Balkoni Dajtit Tirana

Lunch with a view

Emma from Tirana

I'm a half-Albanian, half-English girl living in Tirana, a city I have been passionate about for years and years. I love walking around the city, finding new spots to hide away in with a good book, or stopping at one of the many eateries with good food and cocktails. Why Tirana? | Tirana is a bustling hub of activity where you'd be hard-pressed to get bored. They call New York the cit...

"Dajti provides an incredible view over the city. For me, no mountain day is complete without having some amazing traditional plates at 'Balkoni i Dajtit'."

If you visit Tirana without venturing up the Dajti mountain, you are really doing it wrong! Heading up the mountain on a hot summer day to escape the blazing heat of Tirana is one of my absolute favourite activities, but it's definitely not exclusive to Summer; the Dajti provides an incredible view over the city, and I'd say taking the trip is always always worth it.

For me, no mountain day is complete without a stop at 'Balkoni i Dajtit'. It is positioned right next to the cable car station, so you really can't miss it. The restaurant has a full glass wall overlooking the city, so you get amazing views while you eat, and their food is always lovely too. I generally end up choosing some more traditional plates (a personal favourite is the handmade Jufka with veal), but I have heard on good authority that their Pizzas and salads are also very tasty.

Once you have finished your meal, I would also suggest that you step outside. They have built a viewing platform to the right of the restaurant, just out over the edge of the mountain—here, you can get some great Insta-worthy pics!

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