4.5
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
Where to Eat
From legendary seaside tavernas to hidden gems with home-cooked Albanian specialties. 38+ restaurants to discover.
Fine Dining & Mid-Range
Elevated seaside dining with Mediterranean flavors, fresh-caught seafood, and refined Albanian cuisine.
4.9
Mediterranean
The Jester's Taverna
A charming Mediterranean taverna nestled along Livadhi Beach, known for its warm hospitality and flavorful seasonal dishes with a creative twist.
Livadhi BeachModerate
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
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
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 centerModerate
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
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
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
4.5
Fish, Italian Pasta
Soren Restaurant
Run by a Hell's Kitchen Albania chef, Soren delivers expertly prepared fish dishes and handmade Italian pasta between Spile and Potam beaches.
Spile/PotamModerate-Upscale
4.1★ Google
Mediterranean
Tramonto Ristorante
A dramatic cliff-edge restaurant offering Mediterranean cuisine with breathtaking sunset views over the Ionian Sea, perfect for a memorable evening.
Cliff-edge~3000 ALL/meal
Casual Dining
Relaxed tavernas and neighborhood eateries serving generous portions of home-style cooking.
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
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
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
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€
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
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.
LivadhBudget-Moderate
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
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
4.5
Mediterranean
Valentino Restaurant
A uniquely situated Mediterranean restaurant near the Cave of Himara, combining excellent cuisine with one of the most distinctive locations on the coast.
Cave of HimaraModerate
4.8
Seafood, European
Fig and Olive Bistro
A charming bistro on Livadh Road serving refined seafood and European dishes with a focus on seasonal ingredients and Mediterranean flavors.
Livadh RoadModerate
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.
PromenadeBudget
4.8
Mediterranean, Greek
Arxontiko (Hotel Restaurant)
The on-site restaurant of Arxontiko Hotel (4-star) at SH8 6, 100 m from Spille Beach. Mediterranean / Greek-leaning menu, à la carte breakfast, cash only.
SH8 6, near Spille BeachModerate
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
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 HimaraModerate
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 bayModerate
4.3
Seafood, Greek
Kiço Meniko
A family-run seafood taverna in Himara 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
Street Food
Quick, flavorful bites from gyros and souvlaki to wood-fired pizza and artisanal gelato.
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 centerBudget
4.9
Gyros, Grilled
Brothers Grill
The highest-rated street food in Himara, serving perfectly seasoned gyros and grilled meats that draw loyal crowds every evening.
Himara centerBudget
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.
SH8Budget
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 beachfrontBudget-Moderate
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
Cafes
Historic cafes and scenic terraces for coffee, pastries, and a slow morning.
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 centerBudget
4.7★ Google
Cafe
Cafe Butterfly
A scenic cafe perched on the ancient castle walls of Himara, offering panoramic views of the coastline alongside coffee and light refreshments.
Castle wallsBudget
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
Late-morning favorites with pancakes, smoothie bowls, and craft cocktails by the sea.
4.7
Brunch, Cocktails
Astro Brunch
A vibrant brunch spot in Himara center serving creative breakfast plates and craft cocktails, popular with both locals and visitors through the late morning.
Himara centerModerate
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
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
Himara Restaurant FAQs
What food is Himara known for?
Himara's cooking leans on the Ionian Sea and the area's Greek heritage: grilled and fried fresh fish and seafood, Greek-influenced plates like souvlaki, gyros and grilled meats, and Albanian and Mediterranean staples. Along the coast you'll also find very good wood-fired and Neapolitan pizza and Italian pasta. Most menus are built around whatever was landed that morning.
Do restaurants in Himara take cards, or do I need cash?
Bring cash. Albania runs largely on the lek (about 100 ALL to €1), and many smaller tavernas, beach spots and cafes are cash-only or cash-preferred, even though larger and higher-end places increasingly take cards. There are ATMs in Himara town, but carry enough lek for a meal — card machines can drop offline when the signal does.
How much does a meal cost in Himara?
It's still good value by Western-European standards. A casual taverna or pizza meal runs roughly €8–15 per person, while a fresh-fish dinner at a seafront restaurant is more — fish is usually priced by the kilo, so confirm the weight and price before ordering. Budget travellers get by on about €30–50 a day all in; coffee and a pastry are a couple of euros.
Should I book a table in advance?
For most casual tavernas you can just walk in. In July and August the popular seafront and higher-rated spots fill at peak dinner times, so it's worth reserving a day ahead or arriving early, before about 8pm. Outside high season, booking is rarely necessary.
Where are the best restaurants in Himara?
The densest cluster is along Himara's town promenade and the Spile waterfront, where seafront tavernas, pizzerias and cafes sit side by side. There are also well-rated spots up in the old town and spread south toward Qeparo along the SH8 coast road. Our guide lists each with its verified rating so you can compare rather than rely on a single pick.