
Traditional
Lezhë
Mrizi i Zanave
The slow-food farm that put Albanian cuisine on the map. Long lunches, pastures out the window, raki at the end.

Meze first, grill second, and cheap enough that ordering too much is the normal mistake. Hot plates arrive in waves rather than courses, which is the point — it is built for a table of people who intend to stay a while.
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Lezhë
The slow-food farm that put Albanian cuisine on the map. Long lunches, pastures out the window, raki at the end.

Berat
Old-town tavern in a stone basement — qofte, tave kosi, local Berat wine on tap.

Tirana
Tirana institution — the place locals send first-time visitors. Big menu, friendly prices, late hours.