1000 Smiles Fast-food — Restaurant in Berat Municipality

Good location on the main pedestrian street. The quality is very good, as the salad is very fresh and well dressed with olive oil, and a large portion, perhaps for 2-3 people. The souvlaki is also very fresh, sizzling, and the size is very big to eat.

The service is very friendly and attentive, as this place may be a family run business. The prices are very reasonable, considering the high quality and quantity. Looks smaller from the main road, but there are actually tables and seats above the kitchen on the ground floor, which is a relaxed area overlooking the street.

Besides, I like the name of this restaurant, '1000 Smiles Fast-food', as it accurately describes its existence.

No credit cards accepted, cash only.

Note that ‘souvlaki’ and ‘gyros’ are both popular Greek fast foods, but there are some differences.

Souvlaki. Souvlaki is grilled meat (usually pork, chicken or lamb) on a skewer. It is simply seasoned with salt, pepper, oregano and olive oil. Souvlaki can be eaten on its own or wrapped in pita bread.

Gyros. Gyros is thinly sliced meat (usually pork or chicken) cooked on a rotating grill, which is then scraped off and wrapped in pita bread. Gyros is accompanied by tomatoes, onions, chips and tzatziki (yoghurt sauce). This is its most distinctive...

DONT ORDER CHICKEN SCHNITZEL SANDWHICH!! We were served a piece of mysterious grey and pink “meat” with frozen ham and cheese inside. When I told the server he cooked another one, yet again frozen. The chef was not happy when I brought it back again and insisted it’s “supposed to be cold”. Frozen meat is supposed to reach at least 75° Celsius when reheated to kill bacteria, I think this should be basic knowledge to a chef? Chicken gyros was a 4/10 too. I’ve never complained about bad food before but this was another level. The waiter was great though and took it off the bill...

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The best gyros we had in all of Albania! The meat was perfectly crispy on the outside yet super juicy inside – absolutely delicious. The fries were hand-cut, fresh, and golden brown, paired with creamy tzatziki drizzled with olive oil, fresh veggies, and warm fluffy pita bread.

The portions were generous, the price unbeatable, and everything was served in a relaxed atmosphere with friendly service. Great taste, top quality, and amazing value for money.

A true hidden gem in Berat – we’ll...