Friendly House
Friendly House sits on the tour-group circuit in Berat, which means the outdoor terrace with its view over the old town can fill fast around midday — but the baked yoghurt lamb keeps drawing people back despite the wait. The kitchen's degustation platter for two is famously oversized, enough that visitors regularly pack half of it up for a second meal later. Between the Berati schnitzel, house red wine and a 4.5 rating built on 1,400-plus reviews, it earns its reputation as a Berat staple rather than just a tour-bus stop.
- Address
- Lagja, Berat 5001
- Phone
- +355 69 220 0544
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