Must-see restaurants in Central Albania

  • Onufri

    Berat

    In the pretty village-like cobbled streets of the kalaja (fortress), Onufri is the closest you'll get to a homestyle Albanian feast without actually…

  • Lili Homemade Food

    Berat

    This charming family home deep in the Mangalem Quarter below the castle is the setting for one of Berat's best restaurants. Lili speaks English and will…

  • Piazza

    Durrës

    This standout restaurant serves playfully presented seafood with a modern Italian flourish. Think scallop compote served in the shell and slow-baked fish…

  • Avenue 55

    Central Albania

    Housed within the fancy Life Gallery Hotel, Avenue 55 is made up of a superpopular outdoor eating-and-drinking area, which is easily the most fashionable…

  • Taverna Vasili

    Central Albania

    On a quiet side street, Korça's most consistently popular restaurant in almost no way resembles a tavern; instead it's housed in a local home, with a…

  • Mangalemi Restaurant

    Berat

    The restaurant of the excellent Hotel Mangalemi is the most upmarket place in town for traditional Albanian cooking, and summer nights on its breezy…

  • Restaurant Panorama

    Central Albania

    The town's best restaurant is well named. As you tuck into your meal, you can admire the stellar views over the city towards the castle. The food is a mix…

  • Taverna Ndona

    Central Albania

    Set on the beachfront promenade, with thick wooden tables and benches and a warm and inviting atmosphere, this is a lovely place to tuck into delicious…

  • Antigone

    Berat

    This decent Gorica restaurant serves high-class versions of classic Albanian farmer dishes and is always crowded with locals. The food is really tasty,…

  • Heaven's Kitchen

    Berat

    This wildly popular place serves typical Albanian fastfood such as kebabs, pizzas and burgers, but with the quality is a step above normal. The real…

  • White House

    Berat

    On the main road that parallels the northern side of the river, this place has a pleasant and breezy roof terrace with sweeping views over Berat, but the…

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