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
Unde să mănânci
Taverne pe malul mării, grătare și bucătării de familie din toată Himara. 44+ localuri, cu ce merită comandat la fiecare.
Fine dining și preț mediu
Mese rafinate pe malul mării, cu arome mediteraneene, fructe de mare proaspăt pescuite și bucătărie albaneză elegantă.
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
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 center1,000–3,000 ALL
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
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
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
Restaurante casual
Taverne relaxate și localuri de cartier cu porții generoase de mâncare gătită ca acasă.
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.
Livadh1,000–1,500 ALL
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
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
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
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
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
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 Himara1,000–1,500 ALL
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
4.3
Seafood, Greek
Kilimani Retreat (Kiço Meniko)
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
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
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
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
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
3.9★ Google
Albanian, Grill
Llogara 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
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
Street food
Gustări rapide și savuroase, de la gyros și souvlaki la pizza coaptă pe lemne și gelato artizanal.
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
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
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
Cafenele
Cafenele istorice și terase cu priveliște pentru cafea, patiserie și o dimineață fără grabă.
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
Preferatele de la sfârșitul dimineții: clătite pufoase, smoothie bowls și cocktailuri craft lângă mare.
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
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
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
Întrebări frecvente despre restaurantele din Himara
Pentru ce mâncăruri e cunoscută Himara?
Bucătăria din Himara se bazează pe Marea Ionică și pe moștenirea greacă a zonei: pește și fructe de mare proaspete, la grătar sau prăjite, preparate cu influențe grecești precum souvlaki, gyros și carne la grătar, plus clasice albaneze și mediteraneene. De-a lungul coastei găsești și pizza foarte bună coaptă pe lemne sau napoletană, dar și paste italiene. Majoritatea meniurilor se construiesc în jurul a ceea ce s-a pescuit în dimineața respectivă.
Restaurantele din Himara acceptă card sau am nevoie de numerar?
Ia numerar. Albania funcționează în mare parte cu lek (circa 100 ALL pentru 1 €), iar multe taverne mai mici, localuri de pe plajă și cafenele acceptă doar numerar sau îl preferă, chiar dacă localurile mai mari și mai scumpe acceptă tot mai des cardul. Există bancomate în orașul Himara, dar ține la tine destui lek pentru o masă. POS-urile pot rămâne offline când cade semnalul.
Cât costă o masă în Himara?
Raportat la standardele vest-europene, prețurile sunt încă bune. O masă într-o tavernă simplă sau o pizza costă cam 8–15 € de persoană, în timp ce o cină cu pește proaspăt la un restaurant de pe malul mării costă mai mult. Peștele se vinde de obicei la kilogram, așa că verifică greutatea și prețul înainte să comanzi. Cei cu buget redus se descurcă cu circa 30–50 € pe zi, totul inclus; o cafea și un produs de patiserie costă doi-trei euro.
Ar trebui să rezerv masa din timp?
La majoritatea tavernelor simple poți intra direct. În iulie și august, localurile populare de pe malul mării și cele cu note mari se umplu la orele de vârf ale cinei, așa că merită să rezervi cu o zi înainte sau să ajungi devreme, înainte de ora 20:00. În afara sezonului de vârf, rezervarea e rareori necesară.
Unde sunt cele mai bune restaurante din Himara?
Cea mai mare concentrare e de-a lungul falezei din oraș și pe malul mării din Spile, unde tavernele, pizzeriile și cafenelele stau una lângă alta. Există și localuri bine cotate în orașul vechi și altele răsfirate spre sud, către Qeparo, de-a lungul drumului de coastă SH8. Ghidul nostru le listează pe fiecare cu nota verificată, ca să le poți compara în loc să te bazezi pe o singură recomandare.