Rudaki Park, also known as Боғи устод Рӯдакӣ, is a prominent and beautifully designed park located in the center of Dushanbe, Tajikistan. Named after the famous Persian poet Rudaki, this park offers a blend of natural beauty and cultural significance. With its lush lawns, colorful flower beds, and well-paved walkways, it’s a favorite spot for both locals and tourists to unwind and enjoy the outdoors. The park features several fountains, adding to its tranquil atmosphere, and is home to monuments honoring historical figures, including a striking statue of Rudaki himself. The peaceful environment is ideal for a relaxing stroll, family gatherings, or simply sitting by the fountains. Rudaki Park’s central location and pleasant ambiance make it a must-visit destination for anyone exploring Dushanbe.

İt's a beautiful and peaceful place in the heart of Dushanbe. The park is well-maintained, with lush green spaces, colorful flower beds, and impressive fountains. The statue of Rudaki adds a cultural and historical touch, making it a great spot for both relaxation and sightseeing. Whether you want to take a leisurely walk, enjoy the fresh air, or simply admire the scenic views, this park is perfect. It’s especially stunning in the evening when the lights create a magical atmosphere. A must-visit if you're in Dushanbe!

Rudaki Park was one of the highlights of my time in Dushanbe. Located in the heart of the city, it’s more than just a park. It’s a beautifully designed public space that blends nature, history, and culture all in one. As I walked through the wide, clean paths, I was surrounded by perfectly trimmed gardens, elegant fountains, and striking statues, including the impressive monument of Abu Abdallah Rudaki, whom the park is named. The park had a lively but relaxed atmosphere. Families, students, and tourists all shared the space, some sitting on benches enjoying the view, others taking pictures or simply passing through. What I really appreciated was how well-maintained everything was—it felt safe, welcoming, and full of pride. With the Presidential Palace nearby and views of the city’s beautiful architecture, Rudaki Park is not just a place to relax, but also a great spot to feel the cultural heart of Dushanbe. I highly recommend visiting, especially in the evening when the fountains light up and the air cools down, it’s truly magical.

An incredibly green lush and colourful park. Well maintained and lived by the locals. Many flowes and scents. Recommend walking around at sunset

Beautiful park, also during night

Fantastic highlight, a must see

Wonderful park in the heart of the city. We walked it in the day time and night. The evening lights really bring it a special feeling! The flowers are stunning and its nice to see no vandalism or graffiti. Nice job Dushanbe city!

Much better than the other museum in town. There are 4 floors, each with a specific exhibition (ancient history, modern history, nature and art). And then....the ubiquitous propaganda of course. Ticket is 35 somoni (plus 20 for photos).

The National Museum of Tajikistan shares several characteristics with other museums in the country. It starts with exhibits from ancient eras, often featuring maquettes of early humans. However, there are many replicas and copies, with only a few items giving a true sense of historical authenticity. Much of the history presented is heavily tied to Iran, making it feel more like a retelling of another country’s past rather than a deep dive into Tajikistan’s own heritage. Additionally, preservation methods for historical artifacts seem inadequate. That said, the building itself is impressive, and the staff and guides are very welcoming.

Entrance for a measly 35 somoni (though the cashier tried to then charge me 40 somoji when I asked about English translations). An excellent English-speaking young lady greets you upon entry. The ground floor has beautiful ceramics, I guess all recent bc there are no dates?! The first floor has many busts and some interesting textural pieces but the historical items in several rooms are of most interest. Unfortunately it seems this is where photos aren’t allowed?? Utterly ridiculous considering I have been to museums in 80+ countries and photos are OF COURSE allowed. There are room attendants that wander and monitor. Still, I took some photos and think a few of them might have known and didn’t care?! Very confusing. There’s also a circular room with gifts given to the president. Not very interesting save for the very centre of the room having the oldest historical items - beautiful gold jewellery and a crown- in the museum. Photos absolutely prohibited here and an attendant made sure of that. So taking off a whole two stars for that AND NO WESTERN TOILETS for ladies. Only squats 🤮🤮🤮🤮 gross. There are English translations for everything.

I visited Tajikistan Twice in 2016 & 2025. National Museum is one of the best for those who love history, natural Heritage, art & craft. Museum covered from Stone Age to modern era. I am businessman but also a numismatist & historian. Luckily my native ancestors city Taxila, one of mankind ancient civilisations city. Modern Taxila situated on Ancient ruins miles & miles. Anyway I liked Dushanbe’s Museum, there’s presentations also museum curator & team Best of luck Tahir Suleman Taxila

Great national museum, housing various collections of art, historical artefacts and writings, musical instruments, amongst other exhibitions.

Extensive collection worth seeing. Plan on spending at least 4 hours if you wish to see it all.

Great museum need to be visit to see local old tradition

What a beautiful place, very detailed and it gives you a good view on the history of Tajikistan

A rudimentary little museum that can be taken in in about an hour, or with a local guide for longer. It seems the Tajiks are still trying to figure out the tourism thing, as not everything is translated and there are few signs detailing what you’re looking at. But the history is real and the artifacts are thought provoking. Also, they only accept local credit cards for payment, another sign of the tourism growing pains, so bring cash. Definitely worth the price. The museum is home to the world’s largest sleeping Buddha, which unfortunately was cut into 92 pieces when discovered for easier transport, then reassembled. A good education in Hellenistic conquest, too. It’s amazing how far east Alexander made it.

The National Museum of Antiquities gets an unfair write up in the Lonely Planet Guide (2018). Sure its a little dated and the floors are a bit of a tripping hazard! But the contents of the museum are incredible. Artefacts ranging from the times of the stone age, Alexander the Great, pre Islamic period, Genghis Khan. Tajikistan is so rich in history and cultural influences of all the silk road travellers are seen through pottery, tools, textiles, sculptures and artworks. We were blessed to have our guide Adiba give a super passionate 1 hour tour across the two floors. But even without a guide there is enough signage in Tajik, Russian and English. If you are a history nerd you will love this place, especially its large gallery of Hellenic period artefacts which is an era I am especially interested in. The top floor also houses an impressive reclining Buddha statue. You get a pair of plastic shoe covers on the way in. Toilets are free. Could easily spend an hour here. I hope the new edition of Lonely Planet due out Nov 2025 gives a better review for this lovely little museum as it deserves to see more tourists.

The best way to get extra ordinary impressions from Dushanbe city. Every tourist has to visit this museum. Recommendation!!

A very cosy and beautiful Museum with some fascinating objects. Do not forget that Alexandria Eschati (Αλεξάνδρεια η Εσχάτη-Alexandria the farthest) was built in Tajikistan (Northern part of Tajikistan, Ferghana Valley) and the area was part of the great Greco-Bactrian Kingdom after the death of Alexander the Great. For that reason, you can see some Greek inspired (probably from a Greek workshop/sculptor) idols. There is a small idol showing Marsha’s playing diavlos (δίαυλος) dedicated to the river Oxus (Amu Darya) where the famous Alexandria Oxiana (Αλεξάνδρα η επι τωι Όξωι) stood with the following inscription in Greek: ΕΥΧΗΝ ΑΝΕΘΗΚΕΝ ΑΤΡΩCOKIC ΟΞΩΙ Translation : (not Greek name, probably local Bactrian) dedicated this as a wish to the Oxus river. Also, don’t miss to see some of the ruins of the Oxus temple ! Enjoy!

Our group of 10 had a guide and we toured one hour. Nice to see the original reclining buddha. Small enough with variety of pieces to see in a short time. The national museum of Tajikstan was much larger with more pieces if you have time to do that also.

Very poor indeed and 50 Somoni too vs 35 Somoni for the National Museum. There was nothing of any value in the entire complex and I dispute the authenticity of most of the items that would have potential value. No real information, with bits of used polystyrene for securing the bits and pieces. Honestly overpriced and pointless when the National Museum has the same selection and more. 2/5 is generous.

Nice little garden with peacocks in few places. We also saw a wedding coming into the garden. The guided tour inside of a traditional house was interesting.

During my trip to Dushanbe, one of the most memorable and peaceful experiences I had was visiting the Botanical Garden. Tucked away from the city’s noise, it felt like stepping into a quiet oasis. As I walked through the garden, I was surrounded by towering trees, blooming flowers, and the soothing sound of birdsong. Some paths were shaded and cool, perfect for a slow stroll, while others opened up to wide green spaces ideal for just sitting and taking it all in. What really stood out to me was the diversity of plant life. There were species I had never seen before, each labeled and well cared for. It was clear the garden is loved by both locals and visitors alike; I saw families enjoying picnics, couples taking photos, and elderly people just enjoying the fresh air. For anyone visiting Dushanbe, I highly recommend stopping by. Whether you're a nature lover or just looking for a calm, beautiful place to unwind, the Botanical Garden is a perfect spot to reconnect with nature and appreciate the quiet side of the city.

The Botanical Garden (Боғи гиёҳшиносӣ) in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, is a lush sanctuary of greenery and a favorite spot for locals and visitors alike. Spanning over 40 hectares, the garden showcases a wide variety of native and exotic plant species from across Central Asia and beyond. Established in the mid-20th century, it serves as both a research center for botanists and a relaxing retreat for nature lovers. The garden features beautiful landscapes with well-maintained walking paths, serene ponds, and thematic sections like rose gardens and arboretums. Visitors can enjoy the peaceful atmosphere, ideal for picnics or leisurely strolls, while appreciating the vibrant flora. The Botanical Garden also plays a crucial role in plant conservation and environmental education. Its combination of natural beauty and scientific importance makes it a must-visit destination for those looking to explore Tajikistan’s ecological diversity or simply escape the bustle of the city.

Very quiet place and fresh air. It was a Heaven place for tree lovers for the first time I visited in autumn and was amazed to see the different colours of nature.

The Botanical Garden is quite a retreat for half a day. It costs only 5 TJS or 0.5 USD.

It’s a good place to find some quiet space and connect with nature

The Botanical Garden of the Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan (Gods "Iram") is located in the northern part of the left bank of the Varzob River, in the square of Karimov, Said Nosirov streets, Rudaki and Hafiz Sherozi avenues. The area of ​​the garden reaches 40 hectares. The main entrance to the garden is in the eastern part. The alley leads to a glass greenhouse, from where the alleys and paths of the botanical garden originate. The glass (cone-shaped) greenhouse is located at the end of the central alley of the garden. The territory of the Institute of Botany of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Tatarstan is located in the northern part of the Botanical Garden. The botanical garden was created in Dushanbe in the middle of 1933 by Professor Fedchenko B.A. heading during this period, the sector of botany of the Tajik base of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR (since 1951, the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Tatarstan) on an area of ​​34 hectares. At the entrance to the garden grow samples of trees planted by the first employees of the Institute of Botany in the mid-1930s. After the formation of the Academy of Sciences of the Tajik SSR (1951), greenhouses were built on the territory of the garden in the 1960s for the Institute of Botany of the Academy of Sciences of the Tajik SSR. The botanical garden contains samples of trees and shrubs from almost all over the world, many of which have already entered the Red Book of Nature.

Entrance in the basement, access card needed, tourist self guiding isn't allowed, only with guide, previous review said they can do it for free, but I was asked to pay TJS100 which the guiding will last for only 15-20 mins, and she the guide said it depends on which country you are from, ah ha! Then I told her I will put a review in google then only she says "you can pay if you wish but I have a meeting now (wow, it means she can skip the meeting if I pay her TJS100 😂)", so it's not a standard, pls ask before the guiding start like me since I heard too many tourist scams in the country.

TLDR: Informative tour but watch out for charging you at the end of the tour I showed up at the library without expecting joining any tour. I found that non-citizen could not enter the library, but a Kazakhstan boy helped me inform the reception. Very soon a tour guide approached me. She spoke fluent English, responded to my questions and gave me a informative tour (which lasted about 20 - 30 minutes). Everything was fine except that she told me to pay for the tour when I was about to leave. I asked what price I should pay and she suggested some one paid 100 somoni. It would make the tour much better if you can inform the attendants about the fee BEFORE (not after) the tour starts. I just felt cheated

Without an appointment I just showed up at the library and ask for an excursion as the locals call it. I had to wait for few minutes as it was lunchtime but then this lovely girl (English an Russian translator) and a gentleman took me around for a visit. The building with 9 floors is very impressive, an entire room for Iranian books, children library, books in braille, many books ina variety of languages. Apparently there are about 10 million books in it. Quite impressive! The tour is free and it doesn’t take long but I can certainly recommend as they are very proud to show it to you. Thank you all the staff for accommodating my visit!

Impressive exterior with a vast interior housing millions of books across nine floors.

It is one of the biggest libraries I have ever seen in my lifetime. It is a great place to study read and find out. When you see the building of the building you would learn more about the history of our ancient language (Persian/Dari). It is a very impressive place located just behind the Statue of Ismail Samani. Please don't forget to pay a visit if you are ever in Dushanbe.

A Library par excellence, can be called as People's University, this nine storey imposing building have everything, separate section for engineering and law students, separate section for physically handicapped including a good selection of Braille books, reference journals, soft copies for computer literate, meeting rooms, separate section for books in Hindi (Indian language) and a food court, an ideal place to feel the knowledge and wisdom, the vision of the dynamic President is reflected here.

This is the biggest library in Central Asia. Good place for conferences and forums. Located in an administrative center of Dushanbe, easy accesseble by city transport and also by walking. Beautiful park and boulevard are just next to it.

We took taxi here , but we were not allowed to visit inside as there’s vip function on the day so we explore the lake and gardens nearby , it’s lovely architecture building

This incredible building is MASSIVE and gorgeous. I literally can’t explain the scope well enough in words. I went today and walked all around and couldn’t figure out how to get in save for 2 restaurants. There seemed to be no other entry. Under the main stairs there’s a hilarious sculptured collection of wildlife.

Kokhi Navruz is an architectural masterpiece with magnificent design. The building features several halls, each with its own unique purpose and intricate details, which the guide explains thoroughly—including the materials used, their functions, and the associated protocols. Despite its traditional appearance, it was built less than ten years ago, funded by Tajik businessmen to celebrate Persian and Tajik heritage.

Navruz Palace is absolutely beautiful. The details inside are incredible, from the carved wood to the chandeliers, everything feels very grand. It’s not just a palace, it feels like a work of art. Walking through the halls gives you a real sense of Tajik culture and craftsmanship. A place worth visiting if you are in Dushanbe.

Every Hall is handmade by 4000 artisans taking 6 years. Only Columns are machine made doors intricately carved using red walnut wood No nails are use

Amazing palace with so many cool things to see around! Go there for a walk, it’s really cool

I am giving Navruz an average rating mostly because of my experience not the place itself which looks impressive (although I couldn’t see inside). I went as a solo person and the guide said I could not enter unless with a group. There were no people around (I arrived at 10 AM) so all I could do was either eat at the tea house (which wasn’t really open yet) or just walk around the surroundings. The building is grand and impressive, it looks like a beautiful place. And the setting by the lake (next to the Hyatt Regency) is probably nice for evening walks. I would suggest verifying if it’s open before you go because it seems like they don’t keep routine hours.

Amazing place and experience. The museum is small, but there are tens of musical instruments. And people who work here will be very happy to answer your questions and play a bit. Half an hour or an hour maximum. But highly recommended

Worth a stopover if you like music. Excellent local Tajik instruments, and expert musicians to play the traditional styles.

We didn’t find a location with map and when we asked from the people around this point, they don’t know. So we just took a taxi from children’s park after we walk around and ask people and not find it.

80 somoni entrance fee per person but very well worth the price. Extremely good experience

(Translated by Google) Very special experience. A room with instruments of various types and a very friendly curator. (Original) Esperienza molto particolare. Una stanza con degli strumenti di vari tipi e un curatore molto simpatico.

(Translated by Google) The gentleman, very nice, doesn't say anything to you when you walk in. He gives you things, plays instruments, sings... and when you leave and want to tip him, he charges you €8 per person. It was very, very uncomfortable. (Original) El señor, muy majo, no te dice nada al entrar. Te cuebta cosas, te toca instrumentos, canta.... y cuando te vas y le quieres dar propina te cobra 8€ por persona. Ha sido muy, muy incómodo.

The bear, lions, and wolves are in the smallest, inhospitable cages. A zoo this size cannot possibly care for such amazing animals. Please relocate or sell them to a larger zoo. It is painful to see their confinement. On a positive note, the birds, sheep, llamas and camels are lovely to look at.

One of the Worst maintained zoo's I have come across although on the positive side they have a good collection of vultures and Bactrian camels.

PLEASE REPORT THIS ZOO FOR ANIMAL ABUSE. Videos are circling online of the abhorrent conditions these animals are living in. One video shows a bear screaming and clawing at bars trying to escape. DO NOT VISIT THIS PLACE

Do not go here and do not bring your children here!!! The animals are clearly suffering, in tiny cages and malnourished. Lions and bears are kept in cement-floored cages, multiple domestic dogs are kept in cages, animals are fed popcorn and sweets... A terrible place.

Feel bad for the poor animals. Camels are so skinny and unhealthy. Government needs to pay more attention to the zoo animals.

the pets inside this place are kept in poor condition and i reckon how bad their diet is. the lion and the bears are almost very weak and they don't look fine at all. they need to close that place as soon as possible.

Please stop supporting animal torture - the animals here are suffering - please someone help!!!

The surrounding park is clean and peaceful, though there’s not much to do besides sightseeing. Still, it’s a must-see if you’re visiting Dushanbe!

One of the most striking landmarks I visited in Dushanbe was the Flagpole of Tajikistan, an awe-inspiring monument that proudly flies the national flag high above the city. Standing at 165 meters, it was once the tallest flagpole in the world, and even today, it remains among the tallest globally, a symbol of Tajikistan’s ambition, unity, and national identity. Located in Flagpole Park, near the Palace of Nations and the National Museum, the area surrounding the flagpole is beautifully landscaped and ideal for a relaxing stroll. As I stood beneath the massive flag, waving gracefully in the wind, I felt a sense of respect for the country’s journey and its cultural resilience. What made the visit even more powerful was how the flagpole is not just a piece of engineering—it’s a modern monument to independence. Whether you’re interested in national symbols, architecture, or just want a great panoramic view of Dushanbe, the flagpole is a must-see.

Massive flagpole. If you like flags, this is the place for you!

So I visited today on 9/16 and would have loved to see the flag but unfortunately it was empty and there was no flag. Very disappointing.

The flag pole is currently under renovation. The national flag has been removed and is under a tarp at the bottom of the pole.

The State Flag Square of the Republic of Tajikistan is located in the central part of the city of Dushanbe, to the left of the Palace of Nations, on the left bank of the Dushanbinka River. The layout of the square (park) includes an artificial lake with a fountain, wide rectangular alleys with a cascade of fountains, small architectural sculptures depicting the historical forms of heroes of the past and the new building of the National Museum of Tajikistan. The entire territory of the square (park) is decorated with alleys and paths with benches in combination with carpet greenery, trees, flowers and ornamental shrubs. The construction of the flagpole began on November 24, 2010, when Tajikistan celebrated National Flag Day. The official opening took place on August 30, 2011 and was timed to coincide with the 20th anniversary of the republic's independence, which was celebrated on September 9. The flagpole, built in Tajikistan, entered the Guinness Book of Records as the tallest flagpole in the world and remained so until September 2014, when a flagpole with a height of 170 meters was installed in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia). The corresponding certificate was presented to the President of Tajikistan by the representative of the Guinness Book of Records. The height of the flagpole was 165 m. The area of ​​the flag is 1800 m², width - 30 m, length - 60 m, weight - 420 kg.

One of the best park in dushanbe must visit

This is a great Arabic restaurant with good authentic Arabic food. Staff are very polite and helpful. Atmosphere is awsome. Prices are a little expensive when comparing with Tajik, Turkish, Afghan and even Persian restaurant.

very beautiful restaurant, I like it this my 6 8th visit. 1st visit in 2013 and 2nd 2014 again back to Dushanbe, and now back again to Dushanbe, and weekly visiting, this one from the best restaurant in Tajikistan, where really you can taste middterian food, Syrian Arabic food. the young waiters are so polite, some of them speaks English, the cheef speak Arabic Russian and Tajik language. the owner speaks 5 languages. I recommend all visitors to Dushanbe to stop by and eat nice food.

Great restaurant if you want to enjoy some grilled meat! Everything we got was very well seasoned and deliciously tender. The chef of the restaurant is Syrian and you can definitely tell he brought the best from Syrian cuisine here to Tajikistan. The staff was also very friendly and respectful to us, we really felt like guests. If you are graving some meat this is definitely one of the best spots in the city to get it! P.s. they also serve delicious Tajikistan red wine

The best meal I had in Tajikistan! Waiters were all good at speaking English and introduced all the dishes. All the dishes were perfect, and the iced tea surprised me! And here I had nice Shashlik and Arabic dishes. I seated outdoors then, and there even a black kitten beside my table 😆 And I really appreciated that they accepted credit cards!

One of the best places in Tajikistan, sorts of Lebanese quisine, amazing food, amazing service, lovely ambience.

Came here twice during my stay in Dushanbe. My friends and I tried many vegan / vegetarian dishes, such as tabouleh, dolmas (not on the menu), fattoush, falafels, babaganoush, falafel sandwichs, hummus with pitas, grilled vegetables, vegetarian tajine, etc. Every dish was fresh, delicious and prepared with lots of care. This restaurant is truly a gem. The service and atmosphere are both great. They also accept credit card payment.

Very good and tasty food. The service is also great! You really feel welcome there. Would definitely go back!

It's the hidden gem in dushanbe 🌇 , the restaurant is very nice , food was great and very tasty , staff was also nice but just they took more time to bring the food . Nachos were great , very tasty it's must try In this restaurant , pizza 🍕 was little bit more tangy , but it was okay . Overall nice restaurant to go .

Don’t expect the same level of Mexican food you might find in the Americas, but definitely the best that you’ll find in Dushanbe. The service is great- we had a problem with an order recently and the staff were really great about helping to resolve it well with us. We love the burritos and they have great fries! The chicken fajitas are simple yet pretty good (but I wouldn’t recommend them for takeout- only for dine-in)

A restaurant that needs a kick up the backside to bring back some life. We were the only clients on 16 Aug 2025. The food was quite good.

Really lipsmacking fusion of Mexican and Italian cuisine. One of a kind in the entire city. Must visit here when you are in Dushanbe. Plus the staff are courteous and can speak also(which is a huge thing in the city!). Fajitas and pizzas are mind-blowing. Do try!

The Nachos were not at all near the taste it supposed to be at. Microwaved cheese was inseparable and hard and the steak meat on the top of the Nachos was like chewing gum. There was nothing original about Mexican food at Salsa. I was excited to go to a Mexican restaurant in Dushanbe and it was a complete disaster. I can make better Mexican food at home in Dushanbe than Salsa. Please follow recipes with genuine ingredients.

Excellent customer service... tasty food for sure. Waiter there spoke great english and even helped me order a taxi to get back to my hotel.

The food here is absolutely delicious! The one and only restaurant in Dushanbe that has legit mexican food! They have burgers, one of the best in town, you just gotta ask the waiter to bring it cause it's not on the menu

A visitor gets a message that something is not quite right upon entry when walking in the establishment at 9 o'clock in the evening on a Saturday only to find the establishment completely devoid of patrons (diners). İn contrast, on my way to Traktor, I passed by Mervé café, which was completely crowded, with a hardly a free table in sight. Soups: many are on the menu but only three are available (1) borshch, (2) solyanka and (3) Siberian soup with tiny pilmenny. The Ukrainian staples borshch and solyanka are simply not to my taste. I wanted ukha, which was on the menu though, as getting fish in a land-locked country may be a "tall order" (no pun intended), I was not at all astonished that the waiter informed that ukha was not available. I was surprised, however, that kharcho, while on the menu, was not available. I also took note that the price designated for kharcho on the menu indicated 45 somoni; once including the 12% service charge or tax (unclear whatever that was), the net price jumps to 50.40 somoni, which is double what I paid the last time I ordered kharcho in another venue and also double what I had paid for lamb shurpa in yet another eatery. Perhaps, I thought, in Traktir portion sizes are generous for the money? That hypothesis of generous portion size was proven false once the varrenyki with meat turned up. One portion consists of eight small varennyk for the net price of the previous bowl of kharcho not available; i.e., 50.40 somoni. I had a rule of thumb that manty are bigger than varrenyki and varrenyki are bigger than pilmenny but, in Traktir, varrenyki are about the same size as a standard pilmenny. Taste was fine but there was no value for money. To get filled after the main course, I needed to order a second portion of these diminutive varennyki. Next came the main course: medallions of beef with bacon covered with, I believe, an apple sauce for 123.20 somoni net. Each of the three small medallions were served without bacon but with french fries [24.64 somoni (net) that I had ordered on the side]. I wasn't satisfied with the presentation. French fries appeared soggy with oil as if they were fried prematurely and allowed to cool down and perhaps were microwaved once the medallions were cooked through. Frankly, I could have obtained better french fries at a fast food outlet. In addition, İ decided not to make an issue of the absence of bacon on the medallions, as I had not eaten all day, and was too hungry to send the plate back to the chef. (Probably, the chef just ran out of bacon so what could he do anyway?) Each actual medallion tasted fine but, in total, after slicing each medallion in half twice, I obtained a total of 12 bite-size morsels consumed in 3 minutes. A half liter of admittedly thirst-quenching kvass for 40.32 somoni (net) washed down the whole tiny meal that cost me, in total, 294.56 somoni. The waiter seemed like a good fellow and certainly none of these described shortcomings and delicts was his fault so I left him a tip on top of that. Just feel that 295 somoni is expensive for a meal that excludes hard alcohol cocktails. [By comparison: İn Salsa, for about the same sum, I had two extremely strong margaritas so much so that I declined a third margarita (each with tequila, cointreau and vodka) as I had already felt the effects and the food was such that I could not finish all of it and took some with me (с собой).] İnterior of Traktir is well-decorated with some Ukrainian motif and the place has multiple dining areas featuring a nice bar is in the back. No one was at the bar save the barman and one girl, most likely his girlfriend. One table was occupied in the restaurant area populated by two Russian ladies drinking tea apparently (not eating as far as I noticed at least). I leave you to draw your own conclusions. Pictures included. One advantage of Traktir is that it would be easy to maintain social distancing in the event of another pandemic like COVID given the dearth of customers even in normal times.

I searched this place out purposefully because of its good Google ratings. It started out okay, but what a flop! The portions are tiny, the food is served as ready and with no cohesion, the prices are absurd for what you get. They didn’t have what I wanted from the menu available (which, granted, can happen). The service couldn’t care less about anything and, when it came to paying, nonchalantly told me it’s cash only. Pathetic. They messed with my dinner and ruined my overall Dushanbe experience by confirming the general lack of honour.

I don’t normally post reviews about restaurants but the food here too so long to come out after we ordered I felt the need to tell anyone who wants to come here to not come when you’re really hungry. However, I will say, the food is good… when it comes… . They also have these misters they turn on that gets you and everything slightly damp. Also - be warned THEY ARE CASH ONLY! So make sure you have some when you come. Also they just tried to give us gum instead of change for the bill?!

We were waitong more than 30min for our food. They missed a lot of meals from menú. No a lot of People. Wsiters at least can speak english. Ribs BBQ and beef ribs.

Difficult to find, just need to go thru the first restaurant. Had the Borsch with meat for 38 somoni. Really delicious and good value, with sour cream and bread. Also ordered the baked pelmeni for 50 somoni. Could have done without this. Pretty empty of a friday night, fun music.

Service is good ... Staff is so active nd nice to the guest.... Regarding tasty as I'm vegetarian so it's good bt I don't know about non vegetarian cuisine how it's taste or how it smells and all...

Great food, but service was not good.

The food is not good. The chilcken soup was very much oily and watery. Also I ordered daal makhani which was burnt and had no Indian taste. Over all I can say doesn’t worth to visit

Food is REALLY great. Creamy delicate portions cooked well with the right flavors and colors. We had the in house samosas and the lamb curry and tikka masala. Tandoor chicken was Smokey and rouge red as it should be. Our waitress was nice and spoke English BUT the restaurant could do more on atmosphere and decor which was muted. Also minus a point for the terrible red wine which is Aussie plonk at high prices and Georgian vinegar option. Almost guys almost… five stars could be yours with a bit of effort.

We order thali with lamb and tea food was good Nice hospitality Nice atmosphere But tea was not fantastic

It's famous restaurant for Indian food in Dushanbe, it is little expensive but quality is good, staff are very humble. Proper hygiene maintain by them You can eat Indian delicious food with Indian music If you are student ,you get 10 percent discount

Authentic Indian restaurant in the centre of the city, a delight for vegetarian people as there are lot of options available. The staff is very friendly, would like to thank Mr Komil for very gentle hospitality.

Ordered tomoto soup, butter nan and malai kofta. They served both at a time and not one by one. I said I need spicy. Tomoto soup was so sweet and looked like tomatoes were ground and brought the liquid soup for me. I just left it and it was a waste of money . Butter naan ok. Malai kofta also horrible and not at all tasty. I paid a total of 119 somony and total waste of money. I also visited the restaurant a day before and had hot and sour soup and it was good but so much excess oil. I also ate egg fried rice and the taste was excellent

Indian food is good they are fast , you can take away, cheap price also place is very nice to seat. Good also With family and colleague

Nice place with a very good food and drinks options. We ordered English breakfast and Bavarian breakfast which were both great. We also took moose burger for takeaway and that was delicious. The staff can speak English and they have menu in English too.

The quality of the drinks was excellent. We had a lemonade with apple pieces and an iced latte. The staff were very friendly and welcoming.

A modern coffee shop in the hear to Dushanbe. Great for breakfast or lunch or just a coffee with a piece of cake.

Paid 69 somoni for a fresh orange drink which over over priced, even in Amsterdam you don’t paz 6 euros for a fresh orange drink. Better to look for an alternative. The young working there are nice people but the price is somehow robbery I would say.

Nice coffee house with a good variety of drinks and food. We really enjoyed our stay here.

Coffee Mousse is famous for its coffee and sandwitches. A must try restaurant. It has 3 branches in Dushanbe. Nice ambience, tasty food and of course nice coffee. Only problem is that when we order coffee with sandwitch or burger, they bring coffee first. Sandwitch will come later. Bcoz of this, when we eat sandwitch, our coffee becomes cold. They should serve both items together or sandwitch first.

This place used to be Cafe Mazza. Still seems similar as far as menu offerings. Good coffee and a nice tasting chicken burger.

I went here after craving some western food. I found it odd that an Italian-named restaurant also had a Sushi menu. Anyway, while the food was good, the waiters were difficult to get a hold of to take the order and get the bill. I found this was quite common around here. Certainly not a bad place, just don’t expect too much.

The best thing about Il Patio is the decor and atmosphere. Nestled down a tree lined street off Rusaki the restaurant is spacious and fresh with modern decor and even Italian audio lessons while you use the bathroom. Service is reasonable and prices a little high. Menus are bright and well designed and they even have an Asian menu (so typical Italian then 😞) However, the food does not live up to the expectations. A basic insalata caprese was expensive with mozzarella a but tough and tomato hardly fresh. Now for the pasta - brutto. Come on guys using freeze dried store bought pasta and charging high prices for it is bad. Carbonara was watery with cream and sandwich ham. A far cry from egg based pasta, pancetta etc The Arabiata was swimming in sauce without flavour and the pasta old. Will visit again for the decor and let my kids try the pizza. Wish the restaurant would let me in that kitchen to show the cooks how to make an authentic Italian pasta!!

Excellent ambience and service. Bit expensiver to local prices. We had a business meeting there, so booked in advance, but planty of spaces inside. Also, not smoking inside, which makes the interrior better as no smell is concerning your food. Good job!

Wherever I travel, going to an Italian restaurant is always on my list. The ambiance is nice and peaceful and the pizza was great quality. I enjoyed it to the fullest 👍 The only shortcoming is they lack lactose free milk

New, clean with good food and services. Good for family lunch or dinner. Selection of pastas and pizzas of acceptible quality. Welcoming atmosphere...

Tasty food, with reasonable price, cozy atmosphere and good territory.

What a wonderful restaurant! Staff were friendly and helpful. Food was amazing. Would definitely recommend this place!!!

Seems to be a hot favourite amongst the locals! Service was fast and adana kebab was tasty. Lentil soup was great as well! Bread was freshly baked from the oven. They have a good selection of chicken kebabs as well. English menu is available.

I spent 7 days exploring Dushanbe and tried many restaurants — most of them had good food. Unfortunately, this was the worst dining experience my girlfriend and I had in all of Tajikistan. The atmosphere and service were nice, but the food was a big disappointment. We ordered a pizza, and it was honestly very low quality. The cheese tasted like it had no dairy in it at all — just oily and flavorless. We even asked for some sauce just to be able to eat a few bites, but we still couldn’t finish it. Dear management: If you’re reading this, it’s really a shame that with all the investment and effort you’ve clearly put into creating such a beautiful space, the food quality doesn’t match. I truly hope that next time I visit Tajikistan, I’ll find that you’ve made improvements.

I do not recommend this place - the food and service are bad quality We ordered stew and katmer Stew had a very hard meat and it was super oily. Katmer had a smell of old oil and was not crispy with low amount of pistachios. Regarding service: They don’t know when to bring next dish, so either order one ofert another, either expect to eat not warm next dish or with melted ice cream

The food was great (ok the pide could have been a bit more salted but I helped myself) and the staff is sooo cute. They helped me stopping a taxi and explain the driver where I needed to go! The food came fast despite there were some clients already.

This branch has good service. But as compared to last year their quality of food is down.

Dining area so amazing and restaurant staff so friendly and food very delicious,

Great lentil soup. Chicken kebabs were delicious. Baklava was good

The burgers are badass, served with a fresh piece of cucumber and a kitchen knife stuck in'em, look delicious and taste the same. One of the best burgers in the city for sure. Kinda overpriced though, I agree, but pretty decent amount of meat and fresh salads, and that smile of that pretty blue-eyed girl ... dayum!

Bro Burger has the best cheeseburger in Dushanbe. Putting a deep fried cheese curd on a perfectly seasoned burger can’t be beat. Also highly recommend their potato wedges with garlic sauce.

An alright burger, decent amount of meat. Weird sauce but not too bad. What really bothered me was how I got overcharged for burgers that were never delivered as well as one burger simply missing from set of three. I guess it just vanished into a thin air...

I would give them six stars if I could because they show respect for my friend who has cerebral palsy, and treat him just as they would treat anyone else (and I don't mean when he's with me: he discovered this place before I did when it first opened). Respect for those with disabilities is not guaranteed in this city: my friend is often advised of being drunk ☹️.

Bro burger is good! you choose bro burger mini. Also they open early for coffee.

One of the best place in Dushanbe for the Burger. Deserves to go there as you won't forget the taste )))))

Great burgers. Possibly the second best place in town after BBQ burgers located at 82 district.

I ordered two items, but I won’t mention what they were. I was simply watching and waiting to pick up my takeaway order. I provided my order number to a staff member, who located it in the system. However, they decided to take some items from my order and give them to someone else. At first, I thought it might have been a mistake, but after 20 minutes, they just added the missing item back to the order. I was sure it was mine because at that time, there was only one takeaway order pending. After this, I spoke to another staff member, but instead of resolving the issue, she began confronting me. To whoever is managing this team: please take a serious look into the service quality. This isn’t just about me it’s about how your workplace is being run. The current level of service is below average.

Waited 20 minutes for a simple order of chicken and fries. Went up to the desk, and they told me they never registered my order

(Translated by Google) We ordered fries 🍟. We waited 15 minutes and in the end they didn’t bring it. Unpunctual and unserious workers. (Original) Заказали Фри 🍟. Ждали 15 минут в итоге так и не принесли. Непунктуальные и несерьёзные работники.

(Translated by Google) Not tasty. Much worse than the original. Plus the hall is dirty. The staff is busy with anything but work. (Original) Не вкусно. Гораздо хуже оригинала. Плюс в зале грязища. Персонал занят чем угодно кроме работы.

(Translated by Google) I ordered one combo burger and they didn't bring it, then I had to pay for a new order again. (Original) Я заказал один комбо бургер и не принесли потом ещё раз пришлось платить за новый заказ

I ordered one "super family"-size mushroom pizza. Waiter objected on the grounds that I was solo (with the implication that it would be "impossible" for one person to eat the pizza in its entirety). After much back and forth, he relented and placed my order. As you can see, the radius of the "super family"-size pizza is the length of a standard fork))) The dough was fine except for the edges of two slices that were burned; I cut those burnt crusts off. At least the bottom of the pizza was not burnt. Unfortunately, the quantity of mushroom was small and insufficient; very stingy. Individual pieces of mushroom where not slices of a whole mushroom but bits of slices making for very small pieces. At least there was mozzarella cheese but the quantity again lagged (although not to the extent of the before-mentioned mushroom deficiency). I think Bella Pizza uses quality ingredients just that the quantity used of these ingredients is parsimonious. In short, for 132 somoni before service charge (10%), the customer gets oven-baked dough in the main. I would have preferred to have paid more money, say 185 somoni, and have gotten a pizza with more of the ingredients I would expect on a pizza. The "family"-size pizza is about the size of a standard pizza in New York or a large pizza in the Arabian Gulf. Bella Pizza apparently serves regular crust, not thin crust, pizza. [With respect to which type of crust, I am indifferent.] I waited about 20 minutes for the pizza. That was totally acceptable. There were no condiments on the table. I brought my own crushed red chili pepper and mix white/red/black peppercorns that I crushed and distributed on top of the pizza. I thought the ambiance was pleasant. I wanted a change from beef/lamb/chicken that I am eating in substantial quantities every day: beef/lamb at Tajiki and Afghani restaurants and lamb/chicken at Indian and Iranian restaurants. After this "pizza," suffice it to say, I shall just stick toTajiki/Afghani/Indian/Iranian restaurants and defer pizza till I am in a different country.

Delicious pizzas, and they serve a variety of foods. The atmosphere of the restaurant is terrific. I have been eating there and in their old restaurant for years and haven’t had any issues so far. On-site service and delivery are always efficient— good management of staff. It makes me happy that there are these sorts of places in Dushanbe where you can go and just enjoy your time.

Best New York-Style pizza in Dishanbe! The burgers are really good as well. Prices are fair, and the ambient is really cozy.

I would suggest to order only Pizza in this place. Guys have shifted to a spacious newer place, put their effort in design and the place is now cozy and neat. However salads, first dish and hamburgers were tasteless. Only Pizza made me satisfied to which i am rating 4 stars. This is my humble opinion, maybe others will like other varieties of food here but for me it is only Pizza.

Pizza was good as before but ice cream 🍨 was so average and costly.

Great pizza restaurant and one of the staff spoke some English which we very much appreciated

This is probably the best pizza I've ever had in Asia and Europe. This is definitely worth 5 stars!🍕🍕🍕🤤🤤❤❤

Dushanbe International Airport is probably one of the smallest international airports I’ve ever used. There are barely 1 or 2 small shops, and the duty-free section is tiny—sometimes it’s even closed if there’s a long gap between departure flights🛫. Don’t expect much in terms of food or shopping. But overall, the airport is clean, organized, and very quick to get through. Passport control and baggage claim are smooth and fast. Exiting the airport is super easy — you can grab a taxi right outside or take bus number 3A to get to the city center, which is very convenient and cheap. 🚌🚖 There’s not much to do if you have a long layover, and the Wi-Fi doesn’t work unless you have a local SIM, but for a short stop or transit, it’s totally fine.

Im surprised how this airport can have 4.1 stars. Worst airport ever seen. I arrived at 21:00, wanted to buy SIM card, telecompany stand was already closed. Wanted to use any of airports ATMs to withdraw money for taxi, all of them were out of order (airport staff on purpose disable them so taxi driver will drive me to ATM and add extra charges for road). Wanted to use airport wifi to order taxi, there are 3 wifis available, none of them works without Tajik passport. I went to airport security guy, asked why the internet is not working, he said of course its not working, its already late and at the night WIFI is turned off. And then he asked why do I need internet for ordering taxi if there are taxi drivers standing here and he guided me to the SCAM taxi drivers who are waiting at the exit to scam tourists. At the end I understood that there is taxi mafia working in hands together with airport staff and just went to the city on foot. First country where I had to walk on foot from airport to centre because of everyone trying to scam you.

I will never visit this country again. My Tajik friends from the United States recommend me to visit this country but I had a lawful experience in Tajikstan. People are very rude and disrespectful and if you have a little beard they look at you suspicious. Me and my friends were going to a lake and the police stopped us and asked us questions about where we live and why we were here even though we had our American passport and the recipe of where we were living despite all the documents the police took us to the police station and asked us to give them 4500 somoni for no reason. We told them that we will be contacting the US embassy and they immediately release us. Same story in the airport, they asked me for money and said my baggage has more weight even though it didn’t. Americans citizens please be aware when visiting this county.

Tajikistan dushanba international airport is the worst airport in the world, on August 04/08/2025 I had a flight to dubai I went to the airport 2 hours earlier. From the beginning they people who work there started asking for money. They took my phone and my passport and looked me in a room and told me that if I don't give them $600 dollars they will not let me get in the flight they keep pressurizing me after 1 hours I unfortunately endup giving them $570 dollars.

During the baggage check, the inspectors were insisting on me and demanding a bribe. Be careful.

Unprofessional Police Conduct at Dushanbe Airport My son was traveling from Dushanbe to the USA with all proper documentation. Despite this, police officers at every checkpoint harassed him, demanding money. Eventually, they threatened to delay him enough to miss his flight unless he paid up. Under pressure, he was forced to pay $600. This is pure extortion. It's disgraceful that such corruption continues to thrive at an international airport. Tajik authorities must be held accountable for this abuse of power.

I had a very disappointing experience at Dushanbe Airport. The staff were extremely unprofessional — some were asking for money without any valid reason, and I witnessed them behaving very rudely toward passengers. This kind of conduct gives a bad image to the country and needs serious attention from the authorities.