What traditional dishes does Mëndra specialize in?

The kitchen focuses on traditional Albanian fare, with particular strength in lakror, savory pies, qofte, and stuffed peppers. These appear most often in guest reviews as standout dishes.

Does it have outdoor seating?

Yes, outdoor seating is available, giving you a place to eat in Ksamil's evening air.

What are the opening hours?

Mëndra opens at 18:00 and closes at 22:30. Breakfast and lunch are available, though those times fall outside the listed dinner window.

Is there a bar onsite?

Yes, the restaurant has a bar onsite and serves beer, wine, and other alcohol.

Can I order takeout or delivery?

Both takeout and delivery are available if you prefer to eat elsewhere.

Yes, Wi-Fi is available throughout the restaurant.

Mëndra Traditional Albanian Restaurant

Name: Mëndra Traditional Albanian Restaurant
Address: Fontana, Ksamil 9706, Albania, Ksamil, AL
Telephone: +355 68 469 4595
Price range: €€
Rating: 4.7

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About

Mëndra serves traditional Albanian food in Ksamil, drawing steady praise for its lakror, qofte, and stuffed peppers. The kitchen moves through a roster of savory pies and classic Albanian dishes with consistency—a place where the cooking speaks louder than the decor. Staff earn repeated mention for their kindness, which matters in a seaside town where hospitality can feel transactional.

9.9/10

Exceptional · based on 858 Google reviews

Atmosphere9.5
Drinks9.7
Service9.6
Energy9.4
Value for Money9.5

How we score

Our weighted 10-point Holiday Score combines Google's overall rating, review volume, and sentiment around specific topics (service, food, atmosphere, accessibility). Sub-dimension scores weight category-specific signals — for restaurants we look at food and value mentions; for hotels at cleanliness and location; for beaches at water quality and facilities. Accessibility is weighted from verified wheelchair and mobility attributes.

Scores above 8.5 represent outstanding quality. 10.0 is reserved for editorial picks.

Highlights

Lakror and savory pies
Qofte and stuffed peppers
Traditional Albanian kitchen
Kind, attentive staff
Outdoor seating available

Why we like it
We keep returning for the straightforward execution of dishes that define Albanian home cooking. There's no pretense here, no fusion or reinterpretation—just lakror, pies, and grilled meat done well, served by staff who seem genuinely glad you're there. In Ksamil, that consistency and warmth make it a reliable anchor.

Best for

Traditional Albanian DinnerCasual Family MealsGroups and Shared PlatesSeaside Dinner

Location

Fontana, Ksamil 9706, Albania

Plus Code: QX9X+HV Ksamil, Albania

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Frequently asked

About Mëndra Traditional Albanian Restaurant

What traditional dishes does Mëndra specialize in?
The kitchen focuses on traditional Albanian fare, with particular strength in lakror, savory pies, qofte, and stuffed peppers. These appear most often in guest reviews as standout dishes.
Does it have outdoor seating?
Yes, outdoor seating is available, giving you a place to eat in Ksamil's evening air.
What are the opening hours?
Mëndra opens at 18:00 and closes at 22:30. Breakfast and lunch are available, though those times fall outside the listed dinner window.
Is there a bar onsite?
Yes, the restaurant has a bar onsite and serves beer, wine, and other alcohol.
Can I order takeout or delivery?
Both takeout and delivery are available if you prefer to eat elsewhere.
Is Wi-Fi available?
Yes, Wi-Fi is available throughout the restaurant.

9.9/10

Exceptional · based on 858 Google reviews

Atmosphere9.5
Drinks9.7
Service9.6
Energy9.4
Value for Money9.5

How we score

Our weighted 10-point Holiday Score combines Google's overall rating, review volume, and sentiment around specific topics (service, food, atmosphere, accessibility). Sub-dimension scores weight category-specific signals — for restaurants we look at food and value mentions; for hotels at cleanliness and location; for beaches at water quality and facilities. Accessibility is weighted from verified wheelchair and mobility attributes.

Scores above 8.5 represent outstanding quality. 10.0 is reserved for editorial picks.

Review breakdown

858 reviews

5
740
4
52
3
28
2
13
1
25

What visitors mention

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qofte25

stuffed peppers23

savory pies10

kind staff68