Gagarin Restaurant
Qaqarin Restoranı
A Soviet cosmonaut-themed restaurant on the hillside opposite the Old City, featuring a garden terrace to enjoy piti and city views.
Located on Azadlig Street, about 200 meters from the Upper Karavanserai, this restaurant is built on the opposite hillside, offering views of the Old City and the mountains. It is themed around Soviet cosmonauts and features an outdoor garden. The signature dish is clay-pot piti, alongside kebabs and lamb chops. Reviews praise the piti, though some find it greasy, and others note that the staff speaks limited English and cleanliness is average; it is best to ask for prices if they are not marked on the menu. Expect to spend around 8–30 AZN per person. It is within walking distance of the Palace of Sheki Khans area.
Opening hours
Daily around 09:00–23:00 (slight variations across platforms)
Nearby sights
- Upper Caravanserai
- House of Shakikhanovs
- Shaki Fortress
- Lower Caravanserai
- Palace of Shaki Khans
- Round Temple (Three Saints Church)
- Sheki Old Town
- Juma Mosque of Sheki