What kind of food does Zum Rappen serve?

The restaurant specializes in grilled fish, particularly carp, along with grilled vegetables and traditional Albanian dishes. Diners consistently note the quality of the cooking.

What are the opening hours?

Zum Rappen is open from 09:00 to 23:00 daily, so it serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Does it serve alcohol?

Yes, the restaurant serves beer, wine, and other alcoholic beverages.

Is it a good spot for groups?

Yes. The restaurant is designed for groups and also works well for quiet, intimate meals.

What's the main attraction of the location?

The restaurant offers views of the lake, which is a notable feature that diners appreciate.

ZUM RAPPEN

Name: ZUM RAPPEN
Address: SHIROKE-ZOGAJ, Shkodër, Albania, Shkodër, AL
Telephone: +355 69 223 5420
Rating: 4.7

Restaurants in Shkodër

4.70(180)Open now +355 69 223 5420

About

Zum Rappen sits in Shkodër's Shiroke-Zogaj neighborhood and has built a solid reputation around its lake views and grilled fish. The restaurant specializes in traditional preparations—carp dishes and grilled vegetables feature prominently in what diners recognize as quality cooking. It's casual and cozy, equally suited to a quiet lunch or an evening with groups, and the kitchen stays open from morning coffee through late dinner.

9.9/10

Exceptional · based on 180 Google reviews

Food Quality9.9
Service9.8
Ambience9.7
Value for Money9.3
Accessibility8.7

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 area
Grilled carp and traditional fish dishes
Casual, cozy atmosphere for groups or quiet meals
Beer, wine, and full alcohol service
Open from breakfast through late dinner

Why we like it
We keep coming back for the straightforward execution and the kind staff who understand what makes a neighborhood restaurant work. It's unpretentious, the views don't overshadow the food, and there's something honest about a place that does grilled fish well without trying to be something else. Travelers find it easy to linger here.

Best for

Lakeside DinnerGroups and GatheringsSolo LunchQuiet Evenings

Location

SHIROKE-ZOGAJ, Shkodër, Albania

Plus Code: 3C7P+HH Shkodër, Albania

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Frequently asked

About ZUM RAPPEN

What kind of food does Zum Rappen serve?
The restaurant specializes in grilled fish, particularly carp, along with grilled vegetables and traditional Albanian dishes. Diners consistently note the quality of the cooking.
What are the opening hours?
Zum Rappen is open from 09:00 to 23:00 daily, so it serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Does it serve alcohol?
Yes, the restaurant serves beer, wine, and other alcoholic beverages.
Is it a good spot for groups?
Yes. The restaurant is designed for groups and also works well for quiet, intimate meals.
What's the main attraction of the location?
The restaurant offers views of the lake, which is a notable feature that diners appreciate.

9.9/10

Exceptional · based on 180 Google reviews

Food Quality9.9
Service9.8
Ambience9.7
Value for Money9.3
Accessibility8.7

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

180 reviews

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145
4
22
3
5
2
2
1
6

What visitors mention

view of the lake41grilled carp2carp dish4lake fish

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Mon

60%

Tue

65%

Wed

50%

Thu

55%

Sat

100%

Sun

85%

Source: Google historical busyness data

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grilled vegetables2

kind staff5

traditional dishes2

quality cooking3