What are the opening hours?

MoonShine opens from 07:00 to 23:30 daily.

What kind of food does it serve?

The menu features pizza, traditional Albanian dishes like musaka, and fresh seafood including fish and mussels. They also serve coffee for daytime visits.

Is it suitable for groups?

Yes. The restaurant accommodates group dining, with seating arranged for both small and larger parties.

Does it serve alcohol?

Yes, MoonShine serves beer and wine.

Yes, takeout is available alongside dine-in seating.

Is the atmosphere quiet or lively?

The setting is described as cozy and casual, with quiet areas available for those who prefer a more subdued dining experience.

MoonShine Restaurant Hotel

Name: MoonShine Restaurant Hotel
Address: SH81, Ksamil, Albania, Ksamil, AL
Telephone: +355 69 787 1300
Rating: 4.7

Restaurants in Ksamil

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About

MoonShine Restaurant Hotel serves pizza, traditional Albanian dishes, and fresh seafood in a casual, cozy setting in Ksamil. The kitchen turns out reliable musaka and linguini bolognese alongside daily specials like chicken soup and mussels. Staff are consistently noted for their attentiveness, and the dining room accommodates everything from quiet dinners to group meals, with both dine-in and takeout available.

9.9/10

Exceptional · based on 749 Google reviews

Food Quality9.6
Service9.7
Ambience9.7
Value for Money9.5
Accessibility9.9

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

Pizza and traditional Albanian dishes
Fresh fish and mussels
Kind, attentive staff
Cozy casual atmosphere
Open for lunch and dinner

Why we like it
MoonShine has earned its high rating by doing the fundamentals well—the kitchen respects its ingredients, the staff actually want you to be comfortable, and the menu balances tourist-friendly favorites like pizza with genuine Albanian cooking. It's the kind of place that works equally well for a solo dinner or a group gathering, without pretense.

Best for

Family GroupsCasual DinnersFresh Seafood LoversTraditional Albanian Food

Location

SH81, Ksamil, Albania

Plus Code: Q293+J6 Ksamil, Albania

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Frequently asked

About MoonShine Restaurant Hotel

What are the opening hours?
MoonShine opens from 07:00 to 23:30 daily.
What kind of food does it serve?
The menu features pizza, traditional Albanian dishes like musaka, and fresh seafood including fish and mussels. They also serve coffee for daytime visits.
Is it suitable for groups?
Yes. The restaurant accommodates group dining, with seating arranged for both small and larger parties.
Does it serve alcohol?
Yes, MoonShine serves beer and wine.
Can I get takeout?
Yes, takeout is available alongside dine-in seating.
Is the atmosphere quiet or lively?
The setting is described as cozy and casual, with quiet areas available for those who prefer a more subdued dining experience.

9.9/10

Exceptional · based on 749 Google reviews

Food Quality9.6
Service9.7
Ambience9.7
Value for Money9.5
Accessibility9.9

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.

Busy times

Fri (today)

Review breakdown

749 reviews

5
634
4
61
3
17
2
8
1
29

What visitors mention

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Mon

55%

Tue

100%

Wed

73%

Thu

64%

Sat

53%

Sun

51%

Source: Google historical busyness data

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traditional dishes8

chicken soup4

fresh fish4

mussels2