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Restaurants in Sarandë
Restorant Shpella sits on the Sarandë-Butrint road, a few kilometers outside town, and has built a reputation on fresh seafood and views. The menu centers on octopus, fish soup, and daily catches prepared simply — fried calamari, seafood spaghetti, tzatziki — paired with beer and wine. The setting is casual and cozy, the kind of place where groups settle in for long lunches or dinners, and the sunset view over the sea is genuine draw.
Exceptional · based on 573 Google reviews
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Scores above 8.5 represent outstanding quality. 10.0 is reserved for editorial picks.
Why we like it
We keep coming back for the straightforward seafood and the no-fuss atmosphere. The kitchen treats the catch well — nothing overwrought — and the view justifies the trip outside town. It's the kind of place that works equally well for a quiet afternoon or a table full of friends.
Street "Sarande-Butrint", km 3, Saranda, Albania
Plus Code: V22C+VR Sarandë, Albania
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