Taverna Garden is a warm, welcoming restaurant on Rruga Jonianet in Saranda, with indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the Ionian Sea. The Menu Specialising in fresh seafood and traditional Albanian dishes, with a menu
Bold Bistro is a spacious restaurant on Vlora’s main street (Ismail Qemali Boulevard, Aleksandria complex). The Menu A mix of Mediterranean, Italian, and steakhouse cuisine, with a menu covering breakfast, lunch, dinner,
Vëllezërit Vataksi Hotel & Restaurant sits near the Bunë River in Shkoder, with views of the Bunë Bridge and Rozafa Castle. Facilities A cafe, bar, restaurant, hotel, conference hall, garden, and children’s playground. T
Hysaj Agroturizëm is an agritourism resort in Grizhë, around 15km from the town of Shkoder, on the shore of Lake Shkoder on the way to the Albanian Alps. Facilities A garden, restaurant, and bar, an outdoor pool, a priva
Zins is a restaurant and shisha lounge sitting directly on Currila Beach in Durres, one of the town’s popular spots for relaxing by the sea. The Menu Fresh sushi alongside light bites like chicken wings and burgers. Atmo
Iluminatum Residence is a restaurant housed in a palace-like building in Petrelë, around 10 minutes south-east of Tirana by car, by the “Fisherman’s Bridge” (Ura e Peshkatarit). Location A spacious garden with a river ru
Golden Hook (Grepi i Artë) is a seafood restaurant on Nikolla Jorga Street in Tirana. The Menu Grilled prawns, prawns in tomato sauce, sea bass, and fish soup, on a menu entirely focused on fresh seafood. Atmosphere A wa
Fish Time is one of the best seafood restaurants in Tirana, with 25 years of experience, on Don Bosko Street. The Menu Fried fish, calamari, and marinara pasta, alongside soups, gratin dishes, grilled seafood, and a few
Oda Garden is a heritage restaurant on Shënasi Dishnica Street in Tirana, right next to Pazari i Ri (the New Bazaar), founded in 2005. Atmosphere You can sit at low tables inside the “oda” (a rebuilt traditional Ottoman
Mr. Chicken is a fast-food restaurant founded in 2001 (more than 20 years in business), on Abdi Frashëri Street in Tirana. The Menu Grilled, wrap-style chicken shawarma, burgers, and salads, made with fresh local ingredi
Oriental Food is an Arab restaurant in Tirana serving authentic Arab flavours, known for some of the best shawarma in town, wrapped in thin, crisp lavash bread. The Menu Shawarma and other Arab dishes, with fast service
Red Rose Halal is a fully halal restaurant on Mount Dajti near Tirana, with unforgettable views. The Menu Especially known for its traditional slow-cooked “Mish në pus” (“meat in a well”), alongside delicious ćevapi and
Bar Restorant Ujëvara is a restaurant on the outskirts of Tirana, notable for its location near a natural waterfall with mountain views. The Menu Local specialities include fish, lamb, and Greek salad, all amid calm natu
TFC (Tirana Fried Chicken and Hip Hop Cafe) is a blend of cafe and restaurant in the heart of central Tirana. The Menu Burgers, fried chicken, and falafel, alongside good coffee and shisha. Service Direct home delivery,
Sofra e Ariut is one of the most established traditional Albanian-cuisine restaurants in Tirana, on Elbasani Street just outside the city centre. Atmosphere Staff in traditional local dress, framed displays of ethnograph
Casa della Pasta is an Italian-Albanian restaurant in Rinia Park, Tirana (3 Ibrahim Rugova Street), within a complex that also includes a bowling alley, casino, and cafe. The Menu Italian and Albanian food, with vegetari
Ceren Ismet Shehu is a restaurant inside Tirana Castle, just outside the city, atop a hill with beautiful views. The Menu A fixed multi-course menu priced at around €20 per person, bringing together a variety of Albanian
Arabesque is one of the first Arab restaurants in Albania, opened in June 2017 and run by a Syrian team serving authentic Syrian cuisine. The Menu Especially known for its “mandi” (lamb or chicken with basmati rice cooke
A cluster of Arab and halal restaurants sits along Kavaja Street in Tirana, near the Xhamia Dine Hoxha mosque, known as the city’s main street for halal food. Documented Options in the Same Area Notable among them is Ara
Laguna Pizza & Ice Cream is Tirana’s oldest food kiosk, operating since 1993, on Bulevardi Bajram Curri. The Menu New York-style pizza and creamy ice cream, alongside burgers, sandwiches, doughnuts, cookies, and cupcakes
Fish ‘N Chips is a fast-food restaurant specialising in seafood sandwiches, with more than one branch in Tirana (Kavaja Street, and the Blloku district on Brigada VIII Street). The Menu Crispy calamari and prawn sandwich
Delibros is a local burger restaurant with world-class standards in the heart of Tirana (Komuna e Parisit Street), founded by chef Neri, who honed his skills in Germany. The Menu Fresh beef ground daily, with bread and s
Capitol Meat & Chicken is a fully halal, Turkish-style restaurant on the main street near Skanderbeg Square in Tirana. The Menu Doner, chicken, salads, and yoghurt, all made with fresh ingredients. Opening Hours Daily fr
Me’Nam is a modern, stylish seafood restaurant at 25-11 Nderiko Reno Street in Tirana. The Menu Fresh seafood dishes prepared with real skill, alongside a house wine list that pairs perfectly with the food. Contact Phone
