Located in Galeria Italiana, Baku Lounge may seem an unlikely fit (a fact they gently counter with an added Italian menu), but that hardly matters — as far as we know, it remains the only Azerbaijani restaurant in Poland, and we’d visit it no matter how unusual the setting. Where else can you find lamb lahmajoun, dolma (stuffed grape leaves), dushbara dumpling soup, qutab with greens or meat, or karnıyarık — gloriously seasoned stuffed eggplant? Add to that freshly grilled shashliks from a real barbecue, Turkish pizzas, warm pitas, and a variety of Middle Eastern delicacies, and you’re in for a feast. To drink, you can cool off with ayran, enjoy a wide selection of beverages, or simply settle in for one of the restaurant’s top-quality water pipes — a major draw here. Crafted from the finest materials, the shishas offer a smooth, flavourful experience that keeps guests lingering long into the evening. There’s even a Turkish/Azeri breakfast featuring gözleme with cheese and scrambled eggs served with flatbread, olives, cheese, and honey. Whether you’re craving the flavours of the Caucasus or the wider Middle East, Baku Lounge warmly welcomes anyone ready to explore its rich culinary traditions.