Where the Ionian meets the flame.
Krahu i Shqiponjës is a seaside restaurant on the Sarandë waterfront in southern Albania — fresh Ionian catch, wood-fired lamb, house pasta and cold cellar wines, served under the last gold of the Albanian sun.
- Open
- 10:00 - 23:30
- View
- Ionian & Corfu
- Kitchen
- Mediterranean
- Cellar
- Italian & Balkan
A decade on the waterfront.
Named for the eagle on the Albanian flag, Krahu i Shqiponjës has watched the harbor light shift over ten summers. We source fish from the boats docked steps away, olive oil from the hills behind Sarandë, and wine from small growers across the Adriatic.
The kitchen is Mediterranean at heart - Italian discipline, Albanian soul, Greek warmth. Every plate is meant for a long table, an unrushed evening, and one more bottle.
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Twenty seconds by the sea.
Press play. The terrace, the plates, the last light on the Ionian — as it happens on any given evening.
Menu Highlights
- Gilthead with vegetables1250 L
- Seabass with vegetables1250 L
- Codfish with vegetables1300 L
- Redmullet with vegetables1300 L
- Lamb Ribs / 500gr (potatoes, tzatziki)1700 L
- Chicken fillet (potatoes, tzatziki)900 L
- Chicken fillet (cream & mushrooms)950 L
- Linguine Bolognese850 L
- Vegetable Linguine800 L
- Linguine panna, ham, mushrooms900 L
- Seafood Linguine1050 L
Italian labels, Albanian roots
- Montepulciano d'AbruzzoAsk your server
- Nero d'AvolaAsk your server
- Pinot GrigioAsk your server
- Martina VermentinoAsk your server
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Browse by category
From the day's Ionian catch to slow-stirred risotto and the cellar - jump straight into the sections you love.
- Fish & Seafood11 itemsFresh Ionian Fish & Seafood
Whole fish and shellfish from the morning boats - grilled, baked, or in acqua pazza.
View ionian seafood → - Pasta5 itemsClassic Pasta & Seafood Linguine
Long pastas dressed with slow sauces and Ionian seafood.
View classic pasta → - Meat5 itemsWood-Fired Lamb, Pork & Chicken
Wood-fired lamb, pork and chicken from the charcoal hearth, served with potatoes and tzatziki.
View grilled meats → - Risotto3 itemsCarnaroli Seafood Risotto
Carnaroli rice, stirred slowly, finished with seafood or seasonal vegetables.
View seafood risotto → - Wines5 itemsItalian & Albanian Wine Cellar
A curated cellar built around Italian and Albanian bottles that pair with the coast.
View wine list → - Desserts5 itemsBaklava, Panna Cotta & Gelato
House pastries, gelato and Mediterranean sweets to close the evening.
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Coming to Sarandë? Start with our local guides.
The best tables watch the boats come in.
Sunset seatings fill quickly through summer. Reserve ahead to secure a rail-side view.
Reserve NowLoved on the Sarandë waterfront
What guests say about wood-grilled seafood, sunset terrace seating and the family welcome at Krahu i Shqiponjës — Sarandë's seaside restaurant since 1995.
The best seafood restaurant in Sarandë
“Grilled sea bass straight off the boat, house linguine with prawns, and a sunset over Corfu from the terrace. Krahu i Shqiponjës is the reason we keep coming back to the Albanian Riviera.”
Elena R. · London, UKWood-fired fish with an Ionian view
“A family-run restaurant that treats seafood with real respect. The crudo plate and grilled octopus are on par with anything in Puglia, and the wine list leans nicely into Albanian bottles.”
Marco B. · Milan, ItalyVendi më i mirë për peshk në Sarandë
“Shërbim i ngrohtë, peshk i freskët nga Joni dhe një pamje që të lë pa fjalë. Restoranti familjar që mban gjallë traditën e Sarandës që nga viti 1995.”
Anisa K. · Tirana, AlbaniaPerfect ferry-day lunch on the promenade
“Ten minutes from the port and worth every step. Feta salad, a chilled spritz and the seafood tasting — the terrace at Krahu i Shqiponjës is the postcard of Sarandë.”
James P. · Corfu, GreeceSunset seating well worth the reservation
“Book ahead for a rail-side table. Wood-grilled sea bream, house-made tagliatelle and attentive service — a serious Sarandë dining experience without a hint of tourist trap.”
Sophia D. · Berlin, GermanyKuzhina mesdhetare me shpirt shqiptar
“Nga tavolina e parë deri te ëmbëlsira, çdo detaj tregon dashuri për detin dhe traditën. Vera lokale, shërbimi i familjes Mejdiu dhe perëndimi mbi Jon — pa fjalë.”
Kreshnik M. · Ksamil, Albania