Mendra
Mëndra
A homestyle restaurant on a Ksamil alley, known for hand-stretched byrek, a thin-layered pie, with high ratings and warm service.
Located on Rruga Fontana in Ksamil, a bit away from the main street and quieter. The signature byrek is a traditional pie made with extremely thin dough layered around the filling and baked, and one portion is enough for two. Other dishes include yogurt-baked lamb, house-made meatballs, stuffed grape leaves, fërgesë and mussels. The owners are warm and often send out dessert, and they also run byrek cooking classes. Reservations are recommended for summer dinners. Expect about 1,200–2,000 lek per person.
Opening hours
About 12:00–23:00 (some sources list an 18:00 opening; subject to the restaurant)
Nearby sights
- Ksamil Beaches
- Ksamil Islands
- Vivari Channel & Ali Pasha Castle
- Butrint
- Pulëbardha Beach
- Lake Butrint
- Mirror Beach (Pasqyra)
- Lëkurësi Castle