Food & Drink - Into Albania

Food & Drink

Albania's centuries-old culinary tradition is subtly infused with Italian, Greek and Turkish influences while maintaining a rich, authentic flavor. From contemporary fine dining to traditional restaurants, deliciously fresh farm-to-table picks to casual fare, Albania serves it all in style.

Fresh Garden: A One-of...

Tirana

All the regulars of the Blloku quarter in Tirana have recently become acquainted with a new, fresh and affordable reality that has taken over this popular area of town. Its name is Fresh Garden....

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Gambero Gourmet

Tirana

High-quality products, cutting-edge culinary technology, and the chefs’ determination in offering the very best for their customers along with a selection of more than 140 wines give Gambero Gourmet its reputation as a truly...

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Pasta da Pucci: The Pa...

Tirana

One of the best-known restaurants in Tirana for its creative take on an old familiar, Pasta da Pucci is a must-visit for those who like freshly-made, traditional Italian pasta that is consistently delicious. As...

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Rapsodia

Lezha

Situated 4km along Shëngjin’s coastline, Rapsodia is one of the most modern and unique restaurants in Albania. Thanks to the experience and expertise gathered from his years in Italy, the restaurant’s head chef, Alfred...

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Pizzeria Pavarotti: Tr...

Tirana

Situated near the Grand Park of Tirana, Pizzeria Pavarotti has become a favorite spot among the locals due to its delicious pizzas and welcoming family-friendly atmosphere. If you love traditional Italian-style pizza, prepared with...

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Chefeê: A Pleasant Sur...

Tirana

If you’d like a change of scenery right in the heart of the city and have a tasty lunch or delicious dinner, head to Chefeê. Below, read over all the reasons why you should...

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Millennium Restaurant

Tirana

Millennium restaurant is a relaxing culinary oasis with a rare and delicious menu, side-by-side with a beautiful cinema, in the midst of the bustling city of Tirana. Millennium Restaurant is a truly wonderful place,...

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Nano Resort

Tirana

At Nano Resort, not far outside the capital,  you can experience a beautiful return to nature amongst greenhouses, vineyards, and simple, yet delicious, traditional food. If you find yourself in the capital of Tirana,...

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Artigiano

Tirana

This fancy diner serves its rich, fusion menu quickly and in style in two of the capital’s most convenient locations Artigiano, as the restaurant chain is commonly called by locals, has seen a swift...

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Kosherja

Tirana

One of the newest restaurants in town, Kosherja is located in one of the hotspot neighborhoods of Tirana, right behind the Pyramid and the main boulevard of the city. Kosherja translates to “beehive” and...

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Restaurant Oda

Tirana

A must for visitors who want to get a taste of the country’s history and character through traditional food and ambience.      As its name suggests – in Albanian, oda refers to a traditional...

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Met Kodra at New Bazaar

Tirana

Met Kodra’s shop has been part of the New Bazaar neighborhood for more than sixty years. Quite an accomplishment in a city like Tirana where too many places come and go without a trace....

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Nightclubs

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Lollipop

Located at the heart of Bllok, this highly established dance club has been lighting up the local nightlife scene for more than a decade. Established in 2006, Lollipop has been...

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Folie Terrace

Contemporary music, popular DJs, great cocktails and a very convenient location are only some of the elements that make this indoor/outdoor night club a must-visit nightlife spot. You cannot rightly...

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Illyrium – One o...

Tirana

Divine Wines shpk brings an incredibly well-made selection of six distinct delicious wines from Slovenia’s Jeruzalem Wine Region to Albania. Let’s drink to it! There is no more fitting tribute to the ancient land...

The Kukës Peaks: An Ad...

Kukës

Kukës is blessed with one of the most stunning landscapes in the entire country with grandiose peaks, rich soil, and countless water sources that make for a spectacular hike. Ermal Hallaçi, head of several...

Favorite 10: Tirana wi...

Tirana

One of the most famous names of Albania’s music industry, alternative rock legend Bojken Lako is busy promoting and supporting up-and-coming young rockers lately. He takes a break to tell IntoAlbania how he spends...

Favorite 10: A Day in...

Tirana

Splitting life between earth and sky is one of professional paraglider Xhonatan Islami’s greatest pleasures. Below, he lets us in on how and where he spends his time while on the ground in Albania’s...

Top 10 Events Not to M...

Berat

Designed to warm you up for the end-of-the-year festivities, this month will equip you with food and wine, books and plenty of culture. November is the month of mandatory celebrations in Albania! Whether you...

Top 6 Reasons Why We L...

Durrës

Famous for its gorgeous summer destinations, Albania offers equally, if not more, wonderful reasons to be enjoyed in autumn! The sunny days continue well into November in Albania, giving you a chance to enjoy...

IntoAlbania’s “Weekend...

Tirana

The weekend of September 6th-8th saw the capital’s residents and families dance, relax, eat and drink – with some of them even using this wonderful chillout space to network – in the greenest area of...

20 Stunning Photos of ...

Berat

If you have ever searched for photos of Albania, you have surely run into those by Egzon Bytyqi, the new photographer from Kosovo whose thousands of Instagram followers enjoy some of the greatest images of the...

Top Ice-Cream Parlors ...

Durrës

While walking the streets of this ever-expanding capital, you will run across hundreds of ice cream parlors, cafes or street vendors. Under the scorching rays of the sun, in the hot city streets, you...

Top 5 Most Instagramme...

Berat

Instagram’s popularity among travelers has made it one of the general public’s most trusted sources of the world’s best touristic destinations. It is these destinations’ beauty and pure ability to make the individual have...

The Best Bicycle Tours...

Berat

For all cycling lovers, the bicycle is much more than a vehicle. It represents a way of life, a desire to be free of any constraints, to get to intimately know people and places...

Tirana’s Street Parties

Tirana

Albania’s Mediterranean climate, with its warm days and cool nights, allows for complete enjoyment of life for the majority of the year. As spring approaches, the capital’s pubs, restaurants, and cafes transform into open...