Torgovaya is the pedestrian section of Nizami Street and Baku's main shopping-and-strolling promenade. The name comes from the Russian word "torgovaya" (commercial). In the historic city center, it's packed with shops, cafes, and restaurants and stays lively from morning to night. One end opens onto Fountains Square. The 9 venues below, from Azerbaijani cuisine to sushi, specialty coffee to shawarma, are Torgovaya's best.
Landmarks nearby
Nizami Street (Torgovaya), Fountains Square, Passage, Sahil park, the Torgovaya McDonald's (classic meeting point)
How to get there
Metro: 28 May or Sahil. The street is fully pedestrian; park in side streets. On foot: 2-3 min from Fountains Square.
1
Central Baku
European dining, patisserie and brunch. Nizami St 75.
2
Caravan Baku
Traditional Azerbaijani cuisine and live music. Nizami St 79.
3
Fisincan Cafe & Restaurant
Home-style Azerbaijani — fisincan, dolma, plov.
4
Kolorit
24-hour cafe & dining, broad menu.
5
Sushi Room Baku
Cozy sushi bar in the center — premium sushi.
6
Gazelli Cafe
Quiet cafe — brunch, salads, coffee.
7
T-Coffee
Specialty coffee — V60, flat white, desserts.
8
Şaurma №1
Baku's famous shawarma spot — shawarma, lahmacun.
9
McDonald's
The iconic Torgovaya meeting point.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Torgovaya?
The pedestrian section of Nizami Street, Baku's central shopping street. It connects to Fountains Square.
Price level?
Wide: from 10-20 AZN (shawarma, cafes) to 40-80 AZN (restaurants).
Good for evening?
Yes, the street and restaurants stay open late.
Can I drive there?
The street is pedestrian. Park in side streets or near Passage.