cuisine
Best traditional restaurants across Albania
Where to eat the most authentic Albanian food in each major city — our editorial pick of family-run, time-tested institutions.
By myAlbania Editorial·April 28, 2026·2 min read
- Tirana: Oda — costumed staff, classic dishes including pasha qofte and tavë kosi.
- Berat: Antigoni or Onufri — castle-quarter views.
- Gjirokastër: Odaja — qifqi only here.
- Korçë: any of the Old Bazaar restaurants — qofte korçari.
- Shkodër: Tradita Geg & Toskë — north + south Albanian on one menu.
- Sarandë: Taverna Haxhi — old-school, no-fuss.
- Vlorë: Trojas — honest local prices.