TL;DR: Restoran.az is a long-running Azerbaijani portal — large venue base, but outdated design, poor mobile UX, stale reviews. Harda.az is a modern mobile-first experience: trilingual, real user reviews, curated, ad-free.
Comparison
| Feature | Harda.az | Restoran.az |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile UX | Mobile-first, installs as PWA | Old desktop design |
| Review freshness | Weekly new reviews | Many years-old reviews |
| Languages | AZ + RU + EN | AZ only |
| Ad policy | Zero paid placements | Paid banners and top spots |
| Venue count | hundreds curated | 1000+ (but stale) |
Who Harda.az is for
- Mobile users
- Want fresh reviews
- Need RU/EN interface
- Anti-ad experience
Who the Restoran.az is for
- Browsing the historical venue index
- Long-time AZ-only interface users
Frequently asked questions
Is Restoran.az still active?
Yes, the site is up, but no major updates, mobile is poor, and new reviews are rare.
Can I use both sites?
Sure. Historical context from Restoran.az; modern reviews and mobile experience from Harda.az.
Why does Harda.az list fewer venues?
Curation. Instead of 1000+ stale pins, we offer hundreds active, editorially confirmed venues.
Does Restoran.az run heavy ads?
Yes, paid banners and "premium" placements. Harda.az accepts no advertising.