Taverna Te Lilo
Taverna Te LILO
A long-running family tavern near the port with a rustic décor, serving traditional Albanian dishes and seafood from breakfast until late evening.
A family-style tavern between Independence Square and the port, run by chef Ilir, with rustic interiors. The menu focuses on traditional Albanian dishes such as Tavë kosi (yogurt-baked lamb), byrek (layered savory pastry), and traditional soups, along with seafood like mussels in tomato sauce and shrimp flat pasta. After the meal, you can order nut baklava and raki. The tavern was a Tripadvisor 2025 Travelers' Choice. It accepts cash only and does not take online reservations; in July and August, booking by phone at +355 69 307 2533 is recommended. Some reviews mention slow service and street-facing tables with traffic noise.
Opening hours
Daily 08:00-23:00
Nearby sights
- National Museum of Independence
- Vlorë Lungomare
- Kuzum Baba
- Muradie Mosque
- Independence Monument (Flag Square)
- Ethnographic Museum of Vlorë
- Kanina Castle
- Narta Lagoon