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Arabesque
Syrian specialities
About Arabesque
Arabesque brings Syrian cooking to central Tirana and makes a welcome change from Albanian grills. Start with a spread of meze: baba ganoush, hummus, falafel and kibbeh, the fried meatballs of the Levant, then move on to kebabs and grilled meats with flatbread. There is plenty for vegetarians, and the dishes are made to share, so it works well for groups. It sits west of the centre off Rruga e Kavajës, an easy walk from Skanderbeg Square, and is a good choice for a relaxed evening meal.
Why it's on our list
- Syrian cooking
- Meze and grills
- Vegetarian choices
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Arabesque before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Arabesque are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest taxi ranks
- Taxi rank, Rruga e Kavajës250 m3 min walk
- Taxi rank, Rruga Kont Urani350 m4 min walk
Key sights
- House of Leaves500 mWalk 6 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 5 min
- National Historical Museum600 mWalk 7 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 5 min
- Skanderbeg Square700 mWalk 9 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 5 min
- Et’hem Bey Mosque750 mWalk 9 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 5 min
- Clock Tower of Tirana750 mWalk 9 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 5 min
- Bunk’Art 2750 mWalk 10 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 5 min
- Tirana Castle1.0 kmWalk 13 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 6 min
- The Pyramid of Tirana1.1 kmWalk 13 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Postbllok – Checkpoint1.1 kmWalk 14 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 6 min
- New Bazaar (Pazari i Ri)1.2 kmWalk 15 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 7 min
Getting around
- Tirana International Airport (TIA)12 kmCar or taxi 40 min