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Albanian cuisine is surprisingly good and tasty, a mix of Mediterranean and Balkan traditions, with plenty of fresh fish and produce. Standards are often high, with many members of the Albanian emigrant diaspora returning with years of experience in the catering industries around the world. Dining in Tirana is cheap and even in upscale restaurants a main course will not cost much more than 800 lek. We've listed the average main course prices in the reviews. Enjoy.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
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Apollonia
Apollonia's menu features not only Greek, Albanian and Italian specialities, but also kangaroo meat. The restaurant has a stylish setting, with outdoor seating in the lush hotel garden.
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Pastiçeri International
The only thing international about this place might be your presence - but it's still one of the better places to go to get your sugar-and-coffee fix.
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Rozafa
With fish and other seafood coming fresh from their own fish market across the street, you can choose between superb cheap seafood or superb expensive seafood at the two Rozafa restaurants, both located in one building.
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Serendipity
A favourite among foreigners, Serendipity offers an irresistible combination of attractive clientele, innovative cocktails and fusion food (curry, chicken jambalaya, etc).
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Era
Meaning 'wind', this popular and foreigner-friendly spot makes for a good casual lunch or dinner. The Albanian food is excellent; try the stuffed eggplant and peppers, and fërgesë (fried minced lamb, feta cheese and garlic).
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Latest Comments
Actually Mi Mi means secret in Chinese - so the name isn't THAT odd!
EDITOR - Nice tip, thanks![...]
Everything about them is rubbish.[...]
Kolonat has to bring the prices down a little as it is overpriced, other than that everything else is OK, lovely taste.[...]
The best sea food ever, and reasonable prices.[...]
Can you tell me the phone number to order something from home?
EDITOR: Ersi, for the convenience of our readers, we publish the phone number on this website and in our print guide too. Look again.[...]
I was very satisfied with the service, and the cooking was superior. Very cute staff, especially the manager, he was the best. I pray he will have a wage increase! Say hello to the boys from Paqa.
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On the terrace of the 4th floor, the atmosphere is better than good, it's a haven in the city, sound of water around the tables, caged birds singing. We started with a cocktail at the bar which was great, then moved to our table and were not rushed by anyone. The best part was the Albanian food, quality very high, fresh and creative. After dinner drinks we were welcome to relax as long as we chose at the sound of soft live blues music.
EDITOR - Nice text Bloux, you could work for us. Or for the restaurant in question. Pity you live in Tuvalu.[...]
We usually order take out from the office and have tried yaki soba and sushi and it was really good. I will visit soon the restaurant to have a proper sushi experience at Yamato. A bit pricey for my opinion.[...]
Very nice place, we usually go there with friends or family. The food is really tasty and is served relatively quickly. One remark, the wait stuff is a bit intrusive. Otherwise it's a very nice place and that's where i usually go for Chinese. Also f[...]
If u want advice: never eat at that fast food restaurant. Their hamburgers taste awful and they are small.[...]
Yes, they have the best tasty fish.[...]
Best pizza in Tirana, also the french fries are first quality (McCain).[...]
I go there twice a week (for those of you that do not know your own city, near the Libri Universitar).[...]
Tonight my wife and I had a splendid dinner at Sofra. The food is excellent, and with a superb bottle of Albanian wine (Berat region) we paid a modest 3800 Lek. Definitely recommended![...]
Shume mir - delicious! We left the entire dinner selection up to our waiter and he did not disappoint us. A great cultural experience.[...]