Sarandë restaurants & cafes

Sarandë is the gateway to the Albanian Riviera, with the turquoise water of Ksamil and the ruins of Butrint nearby. Fresh seafood and vetted places along the waterfront.

On the Ionian coast the cuisine revolves around the sea: grilled fish and seafood, seaside terraces, and the laid-back rhythm of a resort town, with strong Greek and Mediterranean influence. Sarandë has many family-run places with home-style cooking, and along the promenade - cafes, fish restaurants, and ice cream.

Below are our vetted places in Sarandë. What to try first is in the guide to the cuisine; each venue lists the check date.

What to try in Albania: a guide to the cuisine

Our vetted places

Alban restaurant

South promenade Albanian & Mediterranean €€

A southern promenade restaurant mixing Albanian grills with Mediterranean seafood away from the noisiest bars.

Picked for a slightly quieter terrace south of the busiest bar strip.

Verified · August 25, 2026 On the map

Bar-Restorant Qesari

Promenade Seafood grill €€

A promenade bar-restaurant grilling fish and seafood with tables facing the Ionian.

Picked for straightforward grilled fish on the promenade without the full lounge markup.

Verified · August 25, 2026 On the map

Observatory Restaurant Saranda

Hill above town Seafood & cocktails €€€

A hilltop restaurant pairing seafood plates and cocktails with panoramic views over Sarandë and the Ionian.

Picked for sunset cocktails and seafood with the widest view over the bay.

Verified · August 25, 2026 On the map

Restaurant Gostivari Saranda

Central Sarandë Albanian & grill €€

A central grill restaurant with Albanian meats, salads and pasta a few streets back from the promenade.

Picked for a central grill house when the waterfront terraces are fully booked.

Verified · August 25, 2026 On the map

Restorant Isufi

Waterfront Albanian seafood €€

A family-run waterfront restaurant serving grilled fish, seafood risotto and Albanian starters on the Sarandë promenade.

Picked as a family-run waterfront option with simple fish and Albanian sides.

Verified · August 25, 2026 On the map

SOPHRA

Waterfront Traditional Albanian €€

A traditional Albanian restaurant on the Sarandë waterfront, serving tavë, grills and local wine with Ionian views.

Picked for Albanian classics on the waterfront when you want tavë and grilled meats with a sea breeze.

Verified · August 25, 2026 On the map