Around town

For a special night out, Albanians don't head to the city centre, but hop into a car and drive out to one of the many family restaurants around town, which have large terraces, good views and guarded parking, and are the venues for many family parties and weddings. Most of them serve Albanian, Italian and fish specialities. The best dining tactic is to ask for small samples of lots of different dishes – the waiters will be able to advise what's fresh and what's good. Don't forget to tip the guard if your car is still there when you leave. Other similar restaurants near Shkodra include the Monte and Buna 1 restaurants on the other bank of the Buna river, in the direction of Muriqan.