On the SH8
Finding it
Potam, Himarë 9425
Vlorë County, Albania
40.09432, 19.75711
Coming south-east out of Himarë town the coast road runs down to Potam, where the restaurants gather behind the beach. We are at the inland edge of that cluster, about 180 metres back from the nearest edge of the sand — the SH8 is Rruga Vangjel Zoto here, and it runs past the pergola and the standing red sign.
Good to know
- Seating
- Outdoors, on the terrace
- Cards
- Visa and Mastercard, and cash
- Takeaway
- Yes
- Kitchen
- Greek and regional
- Meat-free cooking
- Yes, and a lot of it
- Toilets
- On site
Scores
4.7 / 5
4.9 / 5
Questions
Where is Taverna Pirosia?
On Rruga Vangjel Zoto at Potam — the same road as the SH8 coast road, which runs past the door — a little over a kilometre south-east of Himarë town. We are at the inland edge of the Potam restaurant cluster, about 180 metres back from the nearest edge of the beach. The postcode is 9425. The coordinates are 40.09432, 19.75711.
Is there much for people who do not eat meat?
Yes. Five of the six pies on the card have no meat in them — greens, spinach, zucchini, leek and cheese — and so do nine of the ten appetisers, including fërgesë, saganaqi, grilled vegetables, tzatziki, potatoes, pickles and olives. Meat-free here means no meat: several of those lean on cheese or egg, so they are not vegan.
Can I pay by card?
Yes. Visa and Mastercard are both taken, and so is cash.
Is the seating outside?
Yes. The tables are on the terrace, under a sky-blue timber pergola with a planked roof and a striped canvas awning along the road side.
Can I take food away?
Yes, food can be packed to take away.
How is the taverna rated?
4.7 out of 5 on Google, and 4.9 out of 5 on Tripadvisor.