Albanian Local Cuisine Menu

Raki

Traditional Albanian grape brandy, served as a strong aperitif to enhance the dining experience.

Sallatë Fshati

Refreshing village salad with fresh vegetables, olives, and feta cheese, perfect for warm days.

Byrek

It is a traditional Albanian pie with different fillings: tomatoes,cotteches, spinach, onion, and tomato, meat and onion

Dhalle

This is a drink that often goes well with byrek, It is yogurt shaken until more liquid and salted.

Petulla

Petulla are traditional Albanian fried dough balls or flatbreads, similar to small fluffy pancakes or fritters.

Tarator

Tarator is a traditional cold Albanian yogurt-based soup or dip, especially popular in the summer for its refreshing and light taste.

Kulaç fshati

Kulaç is a traditional Albanian round bread, typically made without yeast, and often served during festive occasions, religious holidays, or as a welcoming gesture to guests.

Grilled KORAN

Grilled Koran Fish is a prized local specialty from Lake Ohrid, near Pogradec, Albania. The Koran fish (Korani or Ohrid trout) is a rare freshwater fish found only in this lake.

Lakror në Saç (different filling)

Lakror në saç is a beloved traditional Albanian pie baked under a saç—a round metal lid covered with hot embers. It's especially popular in Korçë, Pogradec, and southeastern Albania.

Kernacka (price/piece)

Grilled minced meatballs seasoned with herbs and spices, served with a side of yogurt sauce.

Pite

Fried pita bread filled with cottage cheese in the middle is a hearty and satisfying dish.

Sallatë Fshati

Refreshing village salad with fresh vegetables, olives, and feta cheese, perfect for warm days.

Speca të Mbushura (Stuffed Peppers)

Peppers filled with rice, herbs, and sometimes minced meat. Common throughout Albania, but also served in Pogradec with lake fish on the side.(fish not included)

Raki

Traditional Albanian grape brandy, served as a strong aperitif to enhance the dining experience.

Grilled KORAN

Grilled Koran Fish is a prized local specialty from Lake Ohrid, near Pogradec, Albania. The Koran fish (Korani or Ohrid trout) is a rare freshwater fish found only in this lake.

Lakror në Saç (different filling)

Lakror në saç is a beloved traditional Albanian pie baked under a saç—a round metal lid covered with hot embers. It's especially popular in Korçë, Pogradec, and southeastern Albania.

Byrek

It is a traditional Albanian pie with different fillings: tomatoes,cotteches, spinach, onion, and tomato, meat and onion

Pite

Fried pita bread filled with cottage cheese in the middle is a hearty and satisfying dish.

Kernacka (price/piece)

Grilled minced meatballs seasoned with herbs and spices, served with a side of yogurt sauce.

Souvlaki

Souvlaki (pronounced soo-VLAH-kee) is a popular Greek dish consisting of small pieces of grilled meat—usually pork, chicken, or lamb—served on a skewer.

Petulla

Petulla are traditional Albanian fried dough balls or flatbreads, similar to small fluffy pancakes or fritters.

Tarator

Tarator is a traditional cold Albanian yogurt-based soup or dip, especially popular in the summer for its refreshing and light taste.

Kulaç fshati

Kulaç is a traditional Albanian round bread, typically made without yeast, and often served during festive occasions, religious holidays, or as a welcoming gesture to guests.

Raki

Traditional Albanian grape brandy, served as a strong aperitif to enhance the dining experience.

Dhalle

This is a drink that often goes well with byrek, It is yogurt shaken until more liquid and salted.

Wine

Wine in Pogradec is an important part of the region’s culture and tradition, thanks to its favorable climate and fertile soil near Lake Ohrid. The area is known for producing quality Albanian wines with a long history.

Korca Beer

Birra Korça is the most famous and oldest beer brand in Albania, originating from the city of Korçë, about 90 km from Pogradec. It’s considered a symbol of Albanian brewing tradition.

Mountain tea

Mountain tea (called “Çaj Mali” in Albanian) is a popular herbal tea made from the dried flowers and leaves of the Sideritis plant, which grows wild in the Albanian mountains, including areas around Pogradec.

Fresh Cow milk

Machiato

Frape

Frapë is a popular cold coffee drink in Albania and the Balkans, especially enjoyed during hot weather.

Bakllava

Sweet pastry made of layers of filo dough, filled with nuts and honey syrup, a delightful dessert.

Trilece

Revani

Kadaif

Petulla

Petulla are traditional Albanian fried dough balls or flatbreads, similar to small fluffy pancakes or fritters.

Fresh Cow milk

Mountain tea

Mountain tea (called “Çaj Mali” in Albanian) is a popular herbal tea made from the dried flowers and leaves of the Sideritis plant, which grows wild in the Albanian mountains, including areas around Pogradec.

Byrek

It is a traditional Albanian pie with different fillings: tomatoes,cotteches, spinach, onion, and tomato, meat and onion

Pite

Fried pita bread filled with cottage cheese in the middle is a hearty and satisfying dish.

Dhalle

This is a drink that often goes well with byrek, It is yogurt shaken until more liquid and salted.

Frape

Frapë is a popular cold coffee drink in Albania and the Balkans, especially enjoyed during hot weather.

Machiato