A shaded restaurant terrace looking over Spile beach in Himara

Waar te eten

Taverna's aan zee, grills en familiekeukens door heel Himara. 44+ adressen, met wat je er moet bestellen.

Fine dining & middenklasse

Verfijnd dineren aan zee met mediterrane smaken, dagverse vis en geraffineerde Albanese keuken.

Seafood, Greek

Taverna Lefteri

A beloved waterfront taverna on Spile beach serving fresh-caught seafood and traditional Greek dishes with waves nearly lapping at your table.

Spile waterfrontModerate

A painted table at The Jester's Taverna laid with plates of pasta, tomato salad, beetroot and marinated anchovies, pans of fried cheese and a coral-coloured dip, and a bowl of chopped octopus

4.9

Mediterranean

The Jester's Taverna

A Mediterranean taverna on Livadhi Beach, known for its welcome and for seasonal dishes cooked with some invention.

Livadhi BeachModerate

Thatched-roof street terrace and menu board outside LaMer Restaurant in Himara

5.0

Seafood, Italian

LaMer Restaurant

An upscale seafood and Italian dining experience on Rruga Vangjel Zoto, offering refined coastal cuisine with impeccable presentation and service.

Rruga Vangjel Zoto2000-2500 ALL/person

Rustic brick-walled interior with green chairs and set tables at Bocca Restaurant in Himara

4.8

European, Albanian

Bocca Restaurant

A stylish European-Albanian fusion restaurant on Himara's main street, blending continental techniques with local Albanian ingredients and flavors.

Main StreetModerate

Seafront dining terrace with set tables overlooking the bay at Piazza Restaurant in Himara

4.5

Pizza, Pasta, Seafood

Piazza Restaurant

A versatile Italian-inspired restaurant in the center of Himara on SH8, serving wood-fired pizza, handmade pasta, and fresh seafood in a lively atmosphere.

SH8 center1,000–3,000 ALL

Blue-framed stone facade with the Restaurant Himara '28 sign above its terrace seating

4.0

Mediterranean, Albanian

Restaurant Himara 28

Restaurant Himara 28 is the fine-dining venue of the Himara 28 Hotel on the town promenade. Mediterranean and Albanian cuisine with an elevated take on traditional coastal dishes. Same ownership and building as the hotel; bookings are handled separately.

PromenadeModerate-Upscale

Covered wooden dining terrace at Taverna Velco in Potam, Himara

4.5

Greek, Seafood

Taverna Velco

A family-run Greek seafood taverna in Potam serving generous portions of freshly grilled fish and classic mezze in a relaxed seaside setting.

PotamModerate

Set outdoor table against a stone wall on the terrace at ELEA Restaurant in Himara

4.8★ Google

Greek, Modern Mediterranean

ELEA Restaurant

A modern Mediterranean restaurant on SH8 blending Greek culinary traditions with contemporary presentation and locally sourced ingredients.

SH8Moderate-Upscale

Plated lobster pasta served by staff in a branded Soren apron at Soren Restaurant in Himara

4.5

Fish, Italian Pasta

Soren Restaurant

A seafood kitchen on Potam Beach: crudo, whole fish sold by the kilo, and pasta and risotto where all but one dish is from the sea.

Spile/Potam1,500–3,000 ALL

Sea-view terrace with yellow chairs at Tramonto Ristorante in Himara at dusk

4.1★ Google

Mediterranean

Tramonto Ristorante

A cliff-edge restaurant serving Mediterranean food, with the sunset over the Ionian in front of you.

Cliff-edge~3000 ALL/meal

Ongedwongen dineren

Ontspannen taverna's en buurteetcafés met royale porties huisgemaakte gerechten.

Street-front storefront with the GUMA sign and white outdoor chairs at Guma Restorant in Himara

4.6

Greek-Albanian

Guma Restorant

A welcoming Greek-Albanian restaurant on the promenade offering hearty home-style cooking at budget-friendly prices with a view of the sea.

PromenadeBudget-Moderate

Outdoor tables in front of the folding glass walls of To Steki sti Gonia on the Spile promenade, Himarë

4.6

Greek, Grilled

To Steki sti Gonia

An authentic Greek grill house on the Spile promenade, famous for its charcoal-grilled meats and traditional taverna atmosphere. Cash only.

Spile promenadeBudget-Moderate

Blue-pillared pergola terrace with hanging flowers at Taverna Pirosia in Himara

4.9

Greek, Vegetarian

Taverna Pirosia

A family-owned taverna south of Himara on SH8, offering excellent Greek and vegetarian dishes made with organic garden produce.

SH8 southBudget-Moderate

Beachfront tables at dusk at Cibo Mare e Terra restaurant in Himara

4.3

Italian, Albanian

Cibo Mare e Terra

An Italian-Albanian eatery in Potam serving land and sea dishes at approachable prices, bridging Mediterranean and Balkan culinary traditions.

Potam11-27€

Sea-view terrace with green chairs at Hercules Restaurant in Himara

4.5

Mediterranean, Greek, Albanian, Seafood

Hercules Restaurant

An all-day Lungomare Spile restaurant covering breakfast and brunch by day and seafood, pasta, and pizza by evening. Mediterranean menu with strong Greek and Albanian crossover.

Lungomare SpileModerate

Entrance and signage of Restaurant Odissea in Himara

4.8

Greek, Albanian

Restaurant Odissea

A laid-back Greek-Albanian restaurant in Livadh offering generous portions of traditional dishes in a family-friendly seaside setting.

Livadh1,000–1,500 ALL

Wooden beachfront pergola with set tables at sunset at Lui Potam on Potam Beach in Himara

4.7

Seafood

Lui Potam

A highly rated seafood restaurant right on Potam Beach, prized for its exceptionally fresh fish prepared simply and expertly.

Potam BeachModerate

Covered terrace of Merluc in Spile at dusk, lamps lit above wooden planters and white chairs

4.4

Seafood

Merluc Fish Shop

A no-frills fish shop in Spile where the owner catches the fish daily, guaranteeing the freshest possible seafood in Himara.

SpileBudget-Moderate

Valentino Restaurant outdoor terrace at night in Himara

4.5

Albanian, Seafood

Valentino Restaurant

An Albanian and seafood kitchen on the Spile front at Himarë, its terrace standing on terrazzo under a neon sign.

Spile, Himarë1,000–2,500 ALL

Set table on a wooden deck terrace with hillside and sea view at Fig and Olive Bistro in Himara

4.8

Seafood, European

Fig and Olive Bistro

A small bistro on Livadh Road serving seafood and European dishes built around seasonal ingredients.

Livadh Road1,500–3,500 ALL

Covered terrace with the wooden Enigma Restaurant Pizzeria sign and set tables in Himara

4.5

Italian, Pizza

Enigma Pizzeria

A casual pizzeria on the Himara promenade serving classic Italian-style pizzas, ideal for a quick and satisfying meal while strolling the waterfront.

Promenade1,000–1,500 ALL

Marble-walled dining room with wooden tables and wine display at Arxontiko Restaurant in Himara

4.8

Mediterranean, Greek

Arxontiko (Hotel Restaurant)

The ground-floor restaurant of the ARXONTIKO hotel on the Spile seafront, 50 m from the beach. Mediterranean and Greek-leaning menu, à la carte breakfast, cash only.

SH8 6, near Spile BeachModerate

Sea-view terrace with wooden tables at Restaurant Kolagji in Himara

4.4

Seafood, Pizza

Restaurant Kolagji

A beachside restaurant on Potami Beach offering fresh seafood and wood-fired pizza, perfect for a relaxed lunch with your feet nearly in the sand.

Potami BeachModerate

Vine-shaded outdoor terrace with tables at Cafe Kanda in central Himara

4.7

Seafood, Mediterranean

Cafe Kanda

A relaxed, family-run spot on Himara's central street, serving fresh seafood, grilled octopus and shrimp pasta among the favourites, under a vine-shaded outdoor terrace.

Rruga Qendrore (SH8), central Himara1,000–1,500 ALL

Terrace table set for a seafood meal overlooking Porto Palermo bay at Porto Palermo Restaurant

4.1

Seafood, Mediterranean

Porto Palermo Restaurant

A waterside seafood and Mediterranean restaurant set on Porto Palermo bay, with terrace tables looking out over the Ionian and the Ali Pasha castle. Known for fresh fish, grilled calamari and mussels.

Porto Palermo bay1,000–2,500 ALL

Table of fresh seafood and Greek salad with a view over a turquoise cove at Kilimani Retreat in Himara

4.3

Seafood, Greek

Kilimani Retreat

A family-run seafood taverna in Himara (formerly Kiço Meniko) set on a concrete platform above a rocky cove, with sunbeds, umbrellas and some of the best sea views of any restaurant in town. Reviewers single out the fresh fish, shrimp and grilled squid; it runs seasonally over the summer.

central HimaraModerate

A table set on a stone platform beside the cascading Borsh Waterfall at Restaurant Ujvara

3.7★ Google

Albanian, Grill

Restaurant Ujvara

A landmark restaurant built into the terraces of the Borsh Waterfall (Ujëvara e Borshit), with tables set on stone platforms beside the cascading spring water, a scenic lunch stop on the drive south from Himara.

Borsh Waterfall, BorshModerate

Wooden beach deck with tables leading to the turquoise sea at Aloni Restaurant in Dhërmi

4.5★ Google

Seafood, Mediterranean

Aloni Restaurant

A beachfront restaurant on the Dhërmi waterfront with a wooden deck running down to the sand, serving fresh seafood and Mediterranean plates with Ionian views.

Dhërmi Beach1,500–4,500 ALL

Boho terrace with kilim cushions and a mountain view at Morsi Drymades on Drymades Beach

4.4★ Google

Mediterranean, Seafood

Morsi Drymades

A relaxed beach restaurant at the quieter north end of Drymades (Drimades) beach, with boho-styled shaded seating and Mediterranean, seafood-leaning plates a few steps from the water.

North end of Drymades Beach, Dhërmi1,000–1,500 ALL

Outdoor terrace with a burgundy umbrella among Llogara pines at Restorant Iliria

4.9★ Google

Albanian, Grill

Restorant Iliria

A well-loved mountain restaurant high on the Llogara Pass, serving grilled meats and traditional Albanian dishes among the pine forest, a popular stop on the drive between Vlorë and the Riviera.

Llogara PassModerate

Rustic wood-beam dining room with set tables and plants at Panorama Restaurant on the Llogara Pass

3.9★ Google

Albanian, Grill

Panorama Restaurant

A large roadside restaurant on the SH8 through the Llogara Pass near the Mt Çika trailhead, serving grilled meats and Albanian mountain fare to travellers crossing to the coast.

Llogara Pass (SH8)500–2,000 ALL

Garden terrace with a yellow building among the pines at Restorant Alberti on the Llogara Pass

4.7★ Google

Albanian, Grill

Restorant Alberti

A pine-shaded guesthouse restaurant at the Llogara Pass, known locally for homemade pasta and grilled dishes, with a garden terrace under the mountain forest.

Llogara PassModerate

Streetfood

Snelle, smaakvolle hapjes, van gyros en souvlaki tot pizza uit de houtoven en ambachtelijk ijs.

Covered terrace with the Pizza Napoli neon sign on a striped blue wall in Himara

4.6

Neapolitan Pizza

Pizzeria Napoli

The go-to spot for authentic Neapolitan-style pizza in Himara, with blistered crusts and quality toppings at unbeatable prices.

Himara center500–1,000 ALL

Evening diners at Brothers Grill outdoor taverna in Himara

4.9

Gyros, Grilled

Brothers Grill

A grill house on the Spile promenade, carving meat to order from vertical spits into printed paper or onto a plate, with chips and salad.

Himara center500–1,000 ALL

4.6

Souvlaki

I Love Souvlaki

A quick-service souvlaki joint on SH8 offering generous Greek-style wraps and skewers, perfect for a fast and flavorful meal on the go.

SH8500–1,000 ALL

Obelix Beer N Burger outdoor seating and sign at night in Himara

4.8

Burgers

Obelix Beer N Burger

A beachfront burger bar on Spile serving juicy craft burgers paired with cold draft beer, right where the sand meets the promenade.

Spile beachfront1,000–1,500 ALL

5.0

Crepes

Happy Crepes

A perfect-rated creperie on the waterfront, beloved for its sweet and savory crepes made fresh to order with generous fillings.

WaterfrontBudget

4.8

Gelato

Iceland Gelato

Artisanal gelato shop on Spile's SH8 stretch offering rich, creamy flavors made daily, the ideal treat after a day at the beach.

Spile SH8Budget

Cafés

Historische cafés en schilderachtige terrassen voor koffie, gebak en een trage ochtend.

Kafe Pasticeri 1928 historic cafe and pastry shop in Himara town center

4.6

Historic Cafe, Pastries

Kafe Pasticeri 1928

A historic cafe in Himara's town center dating back nearly a century, famous for its traditional trilece and baklava alongside strong Albanian coffee.

Town center500–1,000 ALL

Cafe

Cafe Butterfly

A terrace café in the old town above Himarë, inside the castle quarter. Tables sit under a reed pergola behind a stone parapet of potted geraniums, with the coast a long way below.

Kastro, old townBudget

Cafe, Coffee

Grecco

A modern coffee-and-pastry kiosk on the SH8 as it runs through central Himara, serving espresso, frappés and fresh pastries from a street-side window. Listed as open 24 hours in season, handy for an early bus or a late coffee.

SH8, central HimaraBudget

Brunch

Favorieten voor de late ochtend met pannenkoeken, smoothiebowls en craftcocktails aan zee.

Brunch, Cocktails

Astro Brunch

A brunch spot in Potam, on the southern edge of Himarë, with its own printed breakfast card and a cocktail bar in the same room.

PotamModerate

Tonea's Brunch pancakes and smoothies at Livadhi Beach in Himara

4.8

Pancakes, Smoothies

Tonea's Brunch

A beachside brunch favorite at Livadhi Beach known for its fluffy pancakes, fresh smoothie bowls, and relaxed morning vibes steps from the water.

Livadhi BeachBudget-Moderate

Anemone cafe and seafood in Spile, Himara

4.8★ Google

Seafood, Coffee

Anemone

A laid-back Spile cafe popular with digital nomads, serving quality coffee alongside light seafood dishes and offering reliable Wi-Fi.

SpileBudget-Moderate

Veelgestelde vragen over restaurants in Himara

Waar staat Himara qua eten bekend om?

De keuken van Himara leunt op de Ionische Zee en het Griekse erfgoed van de streek: gegrilde en gebakken verse vis en zeevruchten, Grieks geïnspireerde gerechten als souvlaki, gyros en gegrild vlees, en Albanese en mediterrane klassiekers. Langs de kust vind je ook heel goede pizza uit de houtoven en Napolitaanse pizza en Italiaanse pasta. De meeste menu's zijn opgebouwd rond wat die ochtend is aangevoerd.

Accepteren restaurants in Himara kaarten, of heb ik contant geld nodig?

Neem contant geld mee. Albanië draait grotendeels op de lek (ongeveer 100 ALL voor €1), en veel kleinere taverna's, strandplekken en cafés werken alleen of bij voorkeur met contant geld, ook al accepteren grotere en duurdere zaken steeds vaker kaarten. Er zijn pinautomaten in het centrum van Himara, maar zorg dat je genoeg lek bij je hebt voor een maaltijd, pinautomaten kunnen uitvallen zodra het netwerk wegvalt.

Hoeveel kost een maaltijd in Himara?

Naar West-Europese maatstaven nog steeds een goede prijs-kwaliteitverhouding. Een eenvoudige maaltijd in een taverna of pizzeria kost ongeveer €8–15 per persoon, terwijl een versvis-diner in een restaurant aan zee duurder is, vis wordt meestal per kilo geprijsd, dus controleer het gewicht en de prijs voordat je bestelt. Budgetreizigers redden het met zo'n €30–50 per dag in totaal; een koffie met gebak kost een paar euro.

Moet ik vooraf een tafel reserveren?

Bij de meeste ongedwongen taverna's kun je gewoon binnenlopen. In juli en augustus zitten de populaire plekken aan zee en de hoger gewaardeerde zaken op de drukste diner-tijden vol, dus het loont om een dag vooruit te reserveren of vroeg te komen, vóór ongeveer 20.00 uur. Buiten het hoogseizoen is reserveren zelden nodig.

Waar zijn de beste restaurants in Himara?

De grootste concentratie ligt langs de boulevard van Himara en de waterkant van Spile, waar taverna's aan zee, pizzeria's en cafés naast elkaar liggen. Er zijn ook goed gewaardeerde plekken boven in de oude stad en verspreid naar het zuiden richting Qeparo langs de kustweg SH8. Onze gids vermeldt elk restaurant met zijn geverifieerde beoordeling, zodat je kunt vergelijken in plaats van te vertrouwen op één keuze.