What time does Restorant Shpella open and close?

The restaurant is open from 08:00 to 23:00 daily.

Does it have a sea view?

Yes. The restaurant overlooks the sea, and the sunset view is a notable feature.

What are the signature dishes?

Octopus, fish soup, fried calamari, and seafood spaghetti are popular choices. Fresh seafood is central to the menu.

Does it serve alcohol?

Yes. The restaurant serves beer, wine, and other alcohol.

Is it good for groups?

Yes. The casual, cozy atmosphere makes it well-suited for group dining.

Restorant Shpella

Name: Restorant Shpella
Address: Street "Sarande-Butrint", km 3, Saranda, Albania, Sarandë, AL
Telephone: +355 69 858 9770
Price range: €
Rating: 4.6

Restaurants in Sarandë

4.60(573)€Closed now +355 69 858 9770

About

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.

9.7/10

Exceptional · based on 573 Google reviews

Food Quality9.5
Service9.0
Ambience9.5
Value for Money9.3
Accessibility9.4

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

Octopus and fresh seafood daily
Fish soup and fried calamari
Sunset and sea views
Beer and wine selection
Casual group-friendly dining

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.

Best for

Sunset DinnerGroup MealsCasual SeafoodLunch by the Sea

Location

Street "Sarande-Butrint", km 3, Saranda, Albania

Plus Code: V22C+VR Sarandë, Albania

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Frequently asked

About Restorant Shpella

What time does Restorant Shpella open and close?
The restaurant is open from 08:00 to 23:00 daily.
Does it have a sea view?
Yes. The restaurant overlooks the sea, and the sunset view is a notable feature.
What are the signature dishes?
Octopus, fish soup, fried calamari, and seafood spaghetti are popular choices. Fresh seafood is central to the menu.
Does it serve alcohol?
Yes. The restaurant serves beer, wine, and other alcohol.
Is it good for groups?
Yes. The casual, cozy atmosphere makes it well-suited for group dining.

9.7/10

Exceptional · based on 573 Google reviews

Food Quality9.5
Service9.0
Ambience9.5
Value for Money9.3
Accessibility9.4

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

573 reviews

5
464
4
52
3
24
2
9
1
24

What visitors mention

sunset view39sea view40octopus39Seafood Spaghetti

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6:0015:0023:00

Mon

100%

Tue

93%

Wed

100%

Thu

93%

Sat

73%

Sun

73%

Source: Google historical busyness data

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fish soup18

fried calamari12

tzatziki7

fresh seafood15