Restaurants · 38 of the best in Tirana
Sofra e Ariut
Old tradition, new style
About Sofra e Ariut
Sofra e Ariut, “the golden table”, works under the motto “old tradition, new style”: classic Albanian dishes from the grill and the clay pot alongside a seafood menu, served in a big complex with gardens on the road towards Elbasan. It is a favourite with Tirana families for long Sunday lunches, celebrations and weddings, so weekends can be lively. We like it for a relaxed meal outdoors in the warm months. Book ahead at weekends and check which of its venues you are heading to.
Why it's on our list
- Traditional dishes and seafood
- Garden setting
- Popular for family events
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Sofra e Ariut before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Sofra e Ariut 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 Sheh Ahmet Pazari800 m10 min walk
- Taxi rank, Rruga Dervish Hima950 m12 min walk
Key sights
- Postbllok – Checkpoint1.4 kmWalk 17 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 7 min
- The Pyramid of Tirana1.4 kmWalk 18 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Tirana Castle1.7 kmWalk 21 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Bunk’Art 21.9 kmWalk 23 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Et’hem Bey Mosque1.9 kmWalk 24 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 9 min
- New Bazaar (Pazari i Ri)1.9 kmWalk 24 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Skanderbeg Square1.9 kmWalk 24 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Clock Tower of Tirana2.0 kmWalk 25 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 9 min
- House of Leaves2.0 kmWalk 25 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 9 min
- National Historical Museum2.2 kmWalk 27 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 10 min
Getting around
- Tirana International Airport (TIA)15 kmCar or taxi 47 min