What's the best dish here?

Carp and fresh fish are the specialties, and their corn bread is a signature item worth ordering. Seafood risotto and fish soup also appear regularly on the menu.

Is it a good spot for a group?

Yes. The amenities note groups specifically, and the casual atmosphere accommodates everyone from solo diners to larger tables.

What are the opening hours?

Bar Restaurant Elite is open Monday through Thursday and Friday from 11:00 to 23:00, Wednesday the same, Saturday 11:00 to 23:30, and Sunday 8:00 to 23:30.

Does it have a lake view?

Yes. One of the main draws is the lake view from the dining room, mentioned across many positive reviews.

Can I get coffee there?

Yes. Coffee is available, and they open early on Sunday at 8:00 AM, making it suitable for breakfast or morning coffee.

What kind of wine and beer do they serve?

Both beer and wine are available, along with a full range of alcohol.

Bar Restaurant Elite

Name: Bar Restaurant Elite
Address: Rruga Zogaj, Shkodër 4001, Albania, Shkodër, AL
Telephone: +355 67 481 0923
Price range: €€
Rating: 4.5

Restaurants in Shkodër

4.50(165)€€Open now +355 67 481 0923

About

Bar Restaurant Elite sits on Rruga Zogaj in Shkodër's center, a casual spot that pulls a steady crowd for lunch and dinner. The menu leans into fish—carp, fresh catches, and seafood risotto appear regularly—alongside heartier dishes like beef ribs and greek salad. Corn bread is a signature draw. The lake view from the dining room gives the place a natural focal point, and the atmosphere stays relaxed enough for groups or a quiet meal alone.

9.4/10

Exceptional · based on 165 Google reviews

Food Quality9.2
Service8.9
Ambience9.3
Value for Money9.1
Accessibility8.4

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

Lake view from the dining room
Carp and fresh fish daily
Corn bread signature item
Casual, welcoming to groups
Open early for coffee and breakfast

Why we like it
We keep coming back for the straightforward approach: good fish, honest prices, and a room that doesn't need to try too hard. It's the kind of place where locals eat, which usually means the food is reliable and the welcome is genuine. The view doesn't hurt either.

Best for

Lunch After ExploringCasual DinnersSmall GroupsQuiet Meals

Location

Rruga Zogaj, Shkodër 4001, Albania

Plus Code: 3C6W+79 Shkodër, Albania

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Frequently asked

About Bar Restaurant Elite

What's the best dish here?
Carp and fresh fish are the specialties, and their corn bread is a signature item worth ordering. Seafood risotto and fish soup also appear regularly on the menu.
Is it a good spot for a group?
Yes. The amenities note groups specifically, and the casual atmosphere accommodates everyone from solo diners to larger tables.
What are the opening hours?
Bar Restaurant Elite is open Monday through Thursday and Friday from 11:00 to 23:00, Wednesday the same, Saturday 11:00 to 23:30, and Sunday 8:00 to 23:30.
Does it have a lake view?
Yes. One of the main draws is the lake view from the dining room, mentioned across many positive reviews.
Can I get coffee there?
Yes. Coffee is available, and they open early on Sunday at 8:00 AM, making it suitable for breakfast or morning coffee.
What kind of wine and beer do they serve?
Both beer and wine are available, along with a full range of alcohol.

9.4/10

Exceptional · based on 165 Google reviews

Food Quality9.2
Service8.9
Ambience9.3
Value for Money9.1
Accessibility8.4

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

165 reviews

5
133
4
13
3
1
2
3
1
15

What visitors mention

lake view21corn bread10carp fish6greek salad

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6:0015:0023:00

Mon

36%

Tue

68%

Wed

72%

Thu

60%

Sat

60%

Sun

100%

Source: Google historical busyness data

5

seafood risotto2

beef ribs2

fresh fish4

fish soup2