Restaurants · 38 of the best in Tirana
Era Blloku
A Tirana institution
About Era Blloku
Era is where many Tirana families go for a reliable meal, and some guides call it the most popular restaurant in the city. The menu covers fërgesë, tavë kosi, grilled meats, salads and pizzas from a wood oven, served quickly in a lively room. The Blloku branch on Rruga Ismail Qemali is the busiest, so book or arrive early for dinner; there is a second restaurant near the Grand Park. It also runs delivery and catering. Prices are fair, and it is an easy introduction to Albanian classics.
Why it's on our list
- Albanian classics
- Pizza from the oven
- Lively and good value
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Era Blloku before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Era Blloku 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 Vaso Pasha150 m2 min walk
- Taxi rank, Rruga Vaso Pasha150 m2 min walk
Key sights
- Postbllok – Checkpoint450 mWalk 6 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 4 min
- The Pyramid of Tirana650 mWalk 8 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 5 min
- House of Leaves700 mWalk 9 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 5 min
- Bunk’Art 2850 mWalk 11 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Skanderbeg Square900 mWalk 11 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Et’hem Bey Mosque950 mWalk 12 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Clock Tower of Tirana950 mWalk 12 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Tirana Castle950 mWalk 12 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 6 min
- National Historical Museum1.1 kmWalk 13 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 6 min
- New Bazaar (Pazari i Ri)1.4 kmWalk 17 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 7 min
Getting around
- Tirana International Airport (TIA)13 kmCar or taxi 42 min