Finding family restaurants in Himara (Greek: Χειμάρρα, Albanian: Himarë) is easier than you might expect. Most restaurants here are naturally relaxed about children — no one will give you a look when your toddler drops a fork or your five-year-old needs to walk around between courses. Portions are generous, prices are low by any Mediterranean standard, and the Albanian-Greek kitchen produces exactly the kind of food most kids eat willingly: grilled chicken, pizza, french fries, pasta, and flaky byrek pastries. A family of four can eat a full dinner for 3,000-5,000 ALL (30-50 EUR) at most places. This guide covers the best family spots from our full restaurant directory, organized by what actually matters when you are eating out with children: speed, space, menu flexibility, and proximity to the beach. For the complete dining scene, see our best restaurants in Himara guide.
Quick Picks: Best Family Restaurants in Himara
| Restaurant | Location | Best For | Price (Family of 4) | Kid Favorites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piazza Restaurant | SH8 center | Pizza and pasta | 3,500-5,000 ALL (35-50 EUR) | Wood-fired pizza, pasta |
| Enigma Pizzeria | Promenade | Quick pizza night | 2,000-3,000 ALL (20-30 EUR) | Pizza, fries |
| Guma Restorant | Promenade | Budget family meal | 2,500-3,500 ALL (25-35 EUR) | Grilled chicken, pilaf |
| Hercules Restaurant | Spile promenade | Something for everyone | 3,500-5,000 ALL (35-50 EUR) | Brunch plates, grilled meats |
| Restaurant Odissea | Livadhi Beach | Beach-to-table lunch | 3,000-4,500 ALL (30-45 EUR) | Pasta, grilled fish |
| The Jester's Taverna | Livadhi Beach | Beachside dinner | 4,000-6,000 ALL (40-60 EUR) | Mediterranean plates, fries |
| Restaurant Kolagji | Potami Beach | Pizza on the sand | 3,000-4,500 ALL (30-45 EUR) | Pizza, seafood |
| Brothers Grill | Himara center | Fast, no-fuss meal | 1,500-2,500 ALL (15-25 EUR) | Gyros, souvlaki wraps |
What Makes a Restaurant Family-Friendly in Himara
You will not find dedicated kids' menus printed with coloring activities. What you will find is something better: a culture where children are simply welcome at the table. Here is what to look for.
Space to move. Beachfront and promenade restaurants have outdoor terraces where kids can get up and wander. The picks in this guide all have generous outdoor seating.
Familiar food on the menu. Albanian and Greek kitchens naturally produce kid-friendly staples. Pizza, pasta, grilled chicken, rice pilaf, french fries, and byrek (flaky phyllo pastry filled with cheese or spinach) appear on almost every menu.
Reasonable pace. The restaurants below either serve quickly by default or can bring out simple dishes fast while you wait for your own meal.
Proximity to beach or promenade. Nearly every restaurant listed here is either directly on the sand or steps from the waterfront walkway.
Prices that do not punish you for ordering extra. A side of fries costs 200-300 ALL (2-3 EUR). An extra plate of bread is usually free.
The Best Family Restaurants, Reviewed
Piazza Restaurant — Best All-Round Family Dinner
Location: SH8 center | Cuisine: Pizza, Pasta, Seafood | Rating: 4.5 | Price: Moderate
Piazza is the restaurant in Himara that most consistently works for families. Wood-fired pizza is the main draw for kids — the margherita arrives quickly and the crusts are thin enough for small children. Adults get a proper seafood selection and Mediterranean dishes beyond the standard tourist menu. Tables are spaced out with generous outdoor seating, and the SH8 location means you are close to everything after dinner.
Order for kids: Margherita pizza, pasta with tomato sauce, fries. Order for parents: Seafood pasta, grilled fish of the day.
Enigma Pizzeria — Fastest Family Meal on the Promenade
Location: Promenade | Cuisine: Italian, Pizza | Rating: 4.2 | Price: Budget
Enigma is the answer to "We need food now and the kids are melting down." Pizza comes out fast, prices are the lowest of any sit-down restaurant on the promenade, and the location means your children can run along the waterfront while you eat. A whole pizza costs 500-800 ALL (5-8 EUR). The menu is not deep — this is a pizzeria, not a full taverna — but when all you need is reliable pizza and an easy location, Enigma delivers.
Order for kids: Margherita, pepperoni pizza, fries. Order for parents: Four-cheese pizza, capricciosa.
Guma Restorant — Best Budget Family Meal
Location: Promenade | Cuisine: Greek-Albanian | Rating: 4.7 | Price: Budget-Moderate
Guma hits the sweet spot between quality and price that traveling families need. The Greek-Albanian menu means hearty home-style cooking — grilled chicken, pilaf, Greek salad, byrek — at prices that make ordering extra painless. Promenade location with sea views and room for kids to move. Portions are generous enough that smaller children can share a main course.
Order for kids: Grilled chicken with fries, byrek with cheese, pilaf. Order for parents: Grilled fish, Greek salad, house wine.
Hercules Restaurant — Best for Picky Eaters
Location: Spile promenade | Cuisine: Greek, Seafood, Brunch | Rating: 4.6 | Price: Moderate
Hercules works because its menu is broad enough to handle the pickiest eater at your table. Brunch serves pancakes, eggs, and sandwiches. Dinner shifts to Greek seafood and grilled meats. One child wants pasta, the other wants a burger, you want grilled fish — Hercules handles all three. The Spile promenade location puts kids 30 seconds from the beach and ice cream shops. Hercules also opens earlier than most dinner restaurants, which matters when your children cannot wait until 8 PM.
Order for kids: Pancakes (brunch), grilled chicken, pasta. Order for parents: Grilled seafood platter, brunch plates.
Restaurant Odissea — Best Beach Lunch at Livadhi
Location: Livadhi Beach | Cuisine: Greek, Albanian | Rating: 4.3 | Price: Budget-Moderate
If your family is spending the day at Livadhi Beach — and you should, because it is the best family beach in Himara — Odissea is the place to eat without leaving the sand. Nobody cares that your kids are sandy, wet, and barefoot. The menu leans traditional Greek-Albanian with generous portions at fair prices. Grilled chicken, pasta, and fresh salads are all reliable.
Order for kids: Pasta, grilled chicken, fries. Order for parents: Fresh grilled fish, Greek salad.
The Jester's Taverna — Best Beachside Dinner at Livadhi
Location: Livadhi Beach | Cuisine: Mediterranean | Rating: 4.8 | Price: Moderate
The Jester's Taverna is a step up from casual beach dining. The Mediterranean menu features creative dishes alongside the classics, and the 4.8 rating reflects genuinely good cooking. This is where you go for a proper family dinner on the beach — kids play on the sand while you enjoy a meal that feels like an occasion. Pricier than Odissea, but the food justifies it. The setting on Livadhi Beach at sunset is hard to beat.
Order for kids: Pasta, grilled meats, fries. Order for parents: Seasonal Mediterranean specials, fresh seafood.
Restaurant Kolagji — Best Beach Pizza at Potami
Location: Potami Beach | Cuisine: Seafood, Pizza | Rating: 4.4 | Price: Moderate
Kolagji solves the problem of feeding kids at Potami Beach. Pizza and seafood mean everyone at the table is covered, and kids can dart between the water and the table. If your family is spending the day at Potam Beach for the water sports (banana boats and parasailing for older kids), Kolagji is the obvious lunch stop.
Order for kids: Pizza, fries, grilled chicken. Order for parents: Fresh fish, seafood pasta.
Brothers Grill — Best Quick Meal with Kids
Location: Himara center | Cuisine: Gyros, Grilled | Rating: 4.9 | Price: Budget
Sometimes you do not need a restaurant — you need food in your children's hands in five minutes. Brothers Grill is the highest-rated street food in Himara for a reason. Gyros and souvlaki wraps are generous, perfectly seasoned, and arrive fast. A wrap costs 400-600 ALL (4-6 EUR). Feed the whole family for under 2,500 ALL (25 EUR). You order, you eat, you move on with your evening.
Order for kids: Chicken gyro wrap, souvlaki. Order for parents: Pork gyro, grilled meat plate.
Best Family Restaurants by Location
Spile Beach and Promenade
The promenade is stroller-friendly, flat, and lined with restaurants. This is where most family evenings happen.
- Guma Restorant — Budget Greek-Albanian, sea views, generous portions
- Hercules Restaurant — Varied menu, brunch and dinner, waterfront
- Enigma Pizzeria — Fast pizza, cheapest sit-down option
- Obelix Beer N Burger — Burgers on the beachfront, kids love it
- Happy Crepes — Perfect 5.0 rating, sweet and savory crepes for dessert or snack
Livadhi Beach
The best family beach has the best family dining options nearby. Walk straight from the water to your table.
- Restaurant Odissea — Casual beach lunch, traditional food
- The Jester's Taverna — Upscale beachside dinner, Mediterranean menu
- Tonea's Brunch — Pancakes and smoothies, ideal family breakfast
Town Center (SH8)
The main road through Himara has several family-suitable options within walking distance of each other.
- Piazza Restaurant — Pizza, pasta, and seafood in one menu
- Brothers Grill — Fast gyros, best value in town
- Pizzeria Napoli — Neapolitan pizza, 4.8 rating, budget prices
- I Love Souvlaki — Quick souvlaki wraps, kids eat without negotiation
Potam Beach
An 8-minute drive south, Potam pairs water sports for older kids with beachside restaurants.
- Restaurant Kolagji — Pizza and seafood on the sand
- Taverna Velco — Family-run Greek seafood, generous portions
Timing Tips for Families
Albanian dining times run later than most families are used to. Restaurants fill up between 8 and 10 PM. Here is how to work around that.
Eat early. Most restaurants open their kitchens by 6 or 6:30 PM, sometimes earlier. Arrive at 6:30 and you will have your pick of tables, faster service, and a quieter atmosphere. By the time the dinner rush starts at 8, you are already on the promenade with ice cream.
Use brunch strategically. Hercules, Tonea's Brunch, and Astro Brunch serve substantial morning meals. A big brunch at 10 AM plus a late afternoon snack can replace a formal lunch entirely, freeing up the middle of the day for the beach.
Stock up on byrek. Every bakery in Himara sells byrek — flaky phyllo pastry filled with cheese (djath), spinach (spinaq), or meat (mish). A single byrek costs 100-150 ALL (1-1.50 EUR) and is the perfect between-meal snack for hungry kids. Buy two or three in the morning and carry them in your bag.
Gelato as bribery. Iceland Gelato on SH8 near Spile and Happy Crepes on the waterfront are both excellent post-dinner stops. Artisanal gelato runs 200-400 ALL (2-4 EUR) per scoop. Budget for it — you will use it.
Beach restaurants serve all day. If you are at Livadhi or Potami Beach, the beachside restaurants serve from late morning through dinner. No need to pack food for the beach day. Order lunch from your sunbed and keep the kids fueled.
Family Restaurant Comparison
| Restaurant | Rating | Price Range | Location | Speed | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piazza | 4.5 | Moderate | SH8 center | Medium | Family dinner, variety |
| Enigma | 4.2 | Budget | Promenade | Fast | Quick pizza |
| Guma | 4.7 | Budget-Moderate | Promenade | Medium | Budget meal, views |
| Hercules | 4.6 | Moderate | Spile promenade | Medium | Broad menu, brunch |
| Odissea | 4.3 | Budget-Moderate | Livadhi Beach | Relaxed | Beach day lunch |
| Jester's Taverna | 4.8 | Moderate | Livadhi Beach | Relaxed | Beachside dinner |
| Kolagji | 4.4 | Moderate | Potami Beach | Medium | Pizza on the beach |
| Brothers Grill | 4.9 | Budget | Himara center | Very fast | Grab-and-go wraps |
Albanian Dishes Kids Actually Eat
If you want your children to try something local rather than defaulting to pizza every night, these Albanian dishes are the ones that usually work.
Byrek — Flaky phyllo pastry with cheese, spinach, or meat filling. Think of it as an Albanian empanada. Cheap, portable, and universally loved by children. Available at every bakery and many restaurants.
Pilaf — Simple rice pilaf, sometimes cooked with chicken stock or butter. A safe side dish that pairs with anything.
Qofte — Grilled meatballs seasoned with herbs. Essentially a Mediterranean version of what most kids already eat at home.
Sufllaqe — The Albanian version of a gyro wrap. Grilled meat, vegetables, and sauce in a pita. Brothers Grill makes the best in town.
Grilled chicken (pule ne zgare) — Available at almost every taverna. Usually served with fries and a simple salad.
Trilece — A tres leches cake with caramelized top. The dessert that ends most family meals in Albania. Kafe Pasticeri 1928 in the town center makes an excellent version, alongside baklava for the adults.
For a deeper look at what to eat beyond the kid-friendly standards, read our full Albanian food guide for Himara.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do restaurants in Himara have kids menus?
Most restaurants do not have printed kids menus, but this rarely matters. Standard Albanian and Greek menus already include pizza, pasta, grilled chicken, fries, and byrek — exactly what most children eat. Portions are large enough that young kids can share a main course. Staff will accommodate simple requests like plain pasta or extra bread without hesitation.
How much does a family dinner cost in Himara?
A family of four can eat a full dinner at a sit-down restaurant for 3,000-5,000 ALL (30-50 EUR), including drinks. Budget options like Enigma Pizzeria or Brothers Grill bring that down to 1,500-3,000 ALL (15-30 EUR). Beachfront restaurants with seafood can reach 5,000-7,000 ALL (50-70 EUR) if you order fresh fish.
Are Himara restaurants stroller-friendly?
Promenade and beachfront restaurants generally have flat, open access suitable for strollers. Restaurants on the main road (SH8) are also accessible. Avoid Old Town restaurants if you have a stroller — the narrow stone alleys and steep paths make it impractical. The family travel guide has more detail on getting around with young children.
What time should families eat dinner in Himara?
Aim for 6:30-7:00 PM. Kitchens open around 6 PM and the main dinner rush does not start until 8 PM. Eating early means shorter waits, more table options, and a quieter atmosphere for young children. You will also beat the heat — summer evenings in Himara stay warm but the early evening is more comfortable for outdoor dining.
Can I find high chairs at restaurants in Himara?
Some of the larger restaurants like Piazza, Hercules, and The Jester's Taverna have high chairs available, but availability is not guaranteed. It is best to ask when you arrive. For toddlers, a portable clip-on travel high chair is worth packing if you plan to eat out frequently.
