We came here as a group of 6 Asian tourists on a Monday afternoon for a quick lunch after visiting the Apollonia. At first, the communication is a little bit difficult as the older man that serve us don't speak Albanian. We still managed to put in our order, with him being friendly and patient the whole time, despite the language barrier. Our time just got way better when a younger server who speaks quite good English helps us afterward. He is also very friendly and is very helpful, making our time there very enjoyable.
The food were also very good. We ordered the oven white cheese, which pairs really well with the tomatoes they were baked in. There is some meat stew that we ordered from the traditional section (I can't recall what it was called) that pairs really well with the free bread they provided, as well as a plate of pilaf that is very well flavored with the spices. Our favorite dish was the juicy chicken shishkebap that was very well seasoned and came with fries. They also offer other meat and pasta dishes that we sadly did not get to try as we have ordered too much, but they also look quite interesting.
The place itself is also quite welcoming. They have an indoor and a roof-covered outdoor area, allowing for a cool breeze while avoiding the harsh sunlight. Despite not accepting card payment, they do accept Euro if you are running low on Albanian LEK, and will happily refer to the current exchange rate so it won't harm any side. The price point they set was also quite fair, as we were fully fed for under €10 each despite being practically in the middle of nowhere.
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