Kardhashi Traditional Eatery
Taverna Tradicionale Kardhashi
A popular family-run eatery with a vine-covered terrace overlooking the castle. Its qifqi rice balls and lamb are the most praised dishes, and the owners often send out a dessert and raki on the house.
Located near the old mosque on Rruga Bule Naipi, the restaurant has a vine-covered terrace overlooking the bazaar and the castle. Signature dishes include the local rice balls qifqi, stuffed peppers, stuffed eggplant, tender lamb and turkey pie, and there are plenty of vegetarian options. The family owners are warm and hospitable, often treating guests to a welcome drink, homemade cake and raki. In summer, book terrace seats in advance via WhatsApp; lunch can usually be a walk-in. Expect about 1,200-1,800 lek per person.
Opening hours
Daily, about 8:30-22:30
Nearby sights
- Bazaar Mosque, Gjirokastër
- Gjirokastër Old Bazaar
- Gjirokastër Castle
- Skënduli House
- Gjirokastër Cold War Tunnel
- Ethnographic Museum of Gjirokastër
- Ismail Kadare House
- Zekate House