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Seafood on the Albanian Riviera — what to order and where
Ionian octopus, mussels, sea bass, prawns and the universal grilled fish — eating seafood on the Riviera is half the trip.
Written by myAlbania Editorial·April 28, 2026·2 min read
What to order
- Oktapod i grilluar — grilled octopus, the classic.
- Midhje — mussels (best near Sarandë & Vlorë lagoons).
- Levrek — sea bass; ask for it grilled whole.
- Karavidhe — Mediterranean lobster, pricier.
- Skara peshku — mixed grilled fish plate.
Where to eat
- Mussel House between Ksamil and Sarandë — the catch of the day.
- Limani in Sarandë — promenade-front classic.
- Folie Marine at Filikuri — beach-club quality.
- Demi in Sarandë — seafood institution.
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