Tirana — Restaurant in London

Was in the Ilford area running errands and spotted this restaurant just off Cranbrook Road. Decided to pop in for a feed as I’m huge fan of Mediterranean food but hadn’t tried Albanian cuisine before.

I ordered the Beef Hot Pot with a side of olives. The hot pot arrived absolutely sizzling, so presentation was on-point. Wonderfully warm and soft bread rolls also came with the dish, which acted as the perfect accompaniment to the sensational sauce of the hot pot (tart, cheesy and lush - how I imagine an Albanian mum would make for her kids on a cool night).

The olives were well-seasoned and the restaurant also has a range of Albanian drinks. Tried Bravo Strawberry which tasted like pure strawberry juice in a can. Nice option to wash down the feed.

This place was a great intro into Albanian cuisine and I’d go out of my way to visit Tirana again when the mood strikes....

We chose to stay and eat in Ilford, rather than travel else where. We'd seen this restaurant walking from the car park to the hotel we were checking into. If returning back to Tirana, it was relatively empty, bar a few other customers, and a private function down stairs. The lad serving was very attentive and on the ball, yet not rushing you. The menu was not a hugely vast book to read but had enough of a choice without...

Tirana is a nice Albanian restaurant / coffee shop. Interior is elegant and always tidy. There is a terrace, so you can have a cigarette with your coffee. The personnel is friendly and makes you feel comfortable and relaxed. The food is amazing and I can never resist the home-made cake called Trilece. Tirana is a perfect place to spend time with family or...