Passage 145

Passage 145 is a barbecue and European restaurant at 37 Nigar Rafibayli Street in central Baku, Azerbaijan, near Fountain Square, in a lane setting. It is open daily from 12PM to 12AM. The cuisine blends barbecue with Azerbaijani and European dishes; there is no Michelin or chef-lineage context, and the menu is aimed at relaxed, mixed-taste groups. The signature dishes are grilled kebab, plov and qutab. Kebab is cooked over charcoal and served with flatbread, grilled tomatoes and onions with sumac; plov is the saffron rice dish central to Azerbaijani feasts; and qutab are thin folded pastries filled with herbs, cheese or meat. European plates broaden the choice for travellers who prefer familiar flavours, though specific European dishes are not confirmed. The dining room is casual and central, with a lane-side feel that draws a mix of locals and visitors; noise is moderate, the mood is informal, and dress is casual. Beverages include black tea, juices, soft drinks, beer and wine, and no specialist programme is confirmed. Prices are moderate at about AZN 30-55 (approx $18-32) per person. Reservations are generally not difficult, but a phone call to +994 51 700 01 45 is sensible for groups and for weekend evenings. Lunchtime is usually the easiest time to find a table, while evenings fill with diners who come after shopping on the nearby streets. The restaurant fits well into a day around Fountain Square and the pedestrian streets, close to the Old City, and it suits groups who cannot agree on a cuisine because the menu spans both grilled local dishes and European options.