Piti is a legendary dish of Azerbaijan, especially Sheki, cooked in an individual clay pot. Lamb, chickpeas, potato, onion, and tail fat are slow-baked for hours, finished with saffron. Piti is eaten in two stages: first the broth with bread, then the mashed solids. The tradition is kept in Baku too. Below are the best places for piti in Baku.
Also spelled: piti, sheki piti, pitiina
- Best value: Xanlıq, Piti 7 ₼
- Price range: 7–20 ₼ (from 11 menus)
Recommended places
1
Araz Terrace
What to order: Şəki Pitisi 20 ₼
Hours: 10:00–23:00
2
La Quzu
What to order: Piti 14.3 ₼
Hours: 09:00–23:00
3
Otdıx
What to order: Şəki pitisi 15 ₼
Hours: 11:00–00:00
4
Nuxa Restoran
What to order: Piti 10 ₼
Hours: 11:00–22:00
5
Şüşəbənd
What to order: Piti (Şəki) 12 ₼
Hours: 11:00–23:00
6
Xanlıq
What to order: Piti 7 ₼
Hours: 09:00–23:00
7
Baqur
What to order: Şəki Sayağı Piti 15 ₼
Hours: 09:00–23:00
8
Bürc Qala
What to order: Piti 11 ₼
Hours: 08:00–23:50
9
NovBahar
What to order: Piti 19.2 ₼
Hours: 12:00–23:00
10
Matbakh
What to order: Piti 14 ₼
Hours: 08:00–02:00
11
Sumakh Restaurant
Hours: 12:00–23:00
12
Şirvanşah Muzey Rest.
Hours: 09:00–23:00
13
Qaynana Restoranı
What to order: Piti (Şəki) 12 ₼
Hours: 08:00–23:00
14
Dolma Restaurant
Hours: 11:30–23:30
Frequently asked questions
Where can I eat piti in Baku?
The most recommended spots for Piti in Baku are Araz Terrace, La Quzu, Otdıx and Nuxa Restoran. The list is based on real user reviews.
How much does piti cost in Baku?
Based on menus on Harda, Piti in Baku costs 7–20 AZN (11 menu items at 11 places).
How is piti eaten?
In two stages: first pour the broth over crumbled bread, then mash the solids with sumac.
How long does piti take to cook?
Real piti bakes for three to four hours, so some restaurants ask you to order ahead.