Durrës restaurants & cafes

Durrës is the Adriatic and seafood: fresh fish, grilled catch, and seaside terraces along the beachfront. Vetted places by the promenade and in the old town.

In Durrës the gastronomy revolves around the sea: fish restaurants, fresh seafood, and seaside verandas, with Italian influence everywhere in the pasta, pizza, and coffee. By the promenade and the beaches there are more tourist spots and nightlife; a little off to the side it’s calmer and cheaper.

Below are our vetted places in Durrës. For the basic dishes of Albanian cuisine and what the coast is famous for, take a look at the guide to the cuisine; each venue shows the check date.

What to try in Albania: a guide to the cuisine

Our vetted places

Aragosta Restaurant

South beach Seafood & Mediterranean €€€

A seafood restaurant on the southern beach strip, known for lobster, fish and Mediterranean plates with sea views.

Picked as the slightly upscale seafood option south of the main beach crowds.

Verified · August 25, 2026 On the map

Bar Restaurant Belvedere

Hillside above beach Albanian & grill €€

A hillside restaurant with panoramic bay views, serving Albanian grills and seafood above the beach strip.

Picked for the hillside view over the bay when the promenade feels too flat and crowded.

Verified · August 25, 2026 On the map

OMA Restaurant & Beach Lounge

Beach zone Beach club dining €€€

A beach lounge combining seafood, grills and cocktails with sunbed service on the Durrës coast.

Picked for a beach-lounge dinner when you want music, cocktails and seafood on the same bill.

Verified · August 25, 2026 On the map

Rizai Bar & Restaurant

East Durrës Albanian & pizza €€

A bar-restaurant with Albanian grills, pizza and pasta in a lively room on the eastern side of the city.

Picked for a mixed menu east of the centre when your group splits between pizza and Albanian grills.

Verified · August 25, 2026 On the map

Te Nona N'Durres

Beachfront Albanian seafood €€

A beachfront restaurant serving grilled fish and Albanian seafood classics on the Durrës promenade.

Picked for a dependable seafood terrace on the promenade when you want grilled catch without leaving the beach strip.

Verified · August 25, 2026 On the map

Traditional Restaurant LIRIADA

Central Durrës Traditional Albanian €€

A traditional restaurant focusing on Albanian classics - baked dishes, grills and salads - a block inland from the beach.

Picked for tavë, byrek and home-style Albanian plates away from the pure seafood terraces.

Verified · August 25, 2026 On the map