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Restorant KALIJA

4.6 227 reviews 7:30 AM - 12:00 AM V2C8J7F, Sarandë, Albania

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Restorant KALIJA, located in the scenic town of Sarandë, Albania, is adored by locals and visitors alike for its authentic Mediterranean charm and mouthwatering seafood offerings. The ambiance exudes warmth, perfectly complementing the family-run ethos that permeates every aspect of this delightful eatery.

Patrons rave about the fresh, flavorful dishes prepared with care, like their famous chicken kebabs and diverse selections of salads, seafood, and vegetarian options. Customer Valerie Marie highlights the unparalleled taste of the chicken kebab and encourages others to visit, regardless of their location in the city. Martin Trac appreciates the reasonable prices paired with excellent service, which is both friendly and efficient.

The cozy atmosphere is another draw, as Lucie Fasorová notes the exceptional service and delectable food, making it worthy of multiple visits. Travel enthusiasts like 'travelingtrevino' affirm that Restorant KALIJA stands out as a local gem with its freshly made, delicious offerings and ice-cold beers. Overall, this restaurant promises a delightful culinary experience in Sarandë, inviting you to explore its menu and indulge in delightful meals among friends and family.

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Amenities & More

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • Delivery

Highlights

  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Quiet

Crowd

  • Groups
  • Tourists
Note: Amenity details are aggregated from verified visits, the venue's website and Google. They may change without notice. We recommend confirming key details (pet policy, accessibility, reservations) directly with Restorant KALIJA before visiting.

Reviews for Restorant KALIJA

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Review highlights

Based on 227 reviews

Restorant KALIJA in Sarandë is widely praised for its authentic Mediterranean ambiance and fresh, flavorful dishes that encompass seafood, kebabs, salads, and vegetarian options. Customers consistently highlight the friendly, family-run atmosphere, complimenting the attentive and efficient service. The restaurant is noted for its reasonable pricing and generous portions, making it a popular choice for both locals and tourists. Despite a modest exterior, the quality and authenticity of the food stand out as key strengths. Some reviews mention the cash-only policy, suggesting visitors come prepared. Overall, Restorant KALIJA is celebrated for delivering a genuine and satisfying dining experience off the main tourist paths.

Martin Trac (Matoo2202)
Aug 26, 2025

Definitely recommend for a nice lunch or dinner, very authentic mediterranean ambience and delicious dishes. Service is very friendly and kind. Prices are very reasonable.

Valerie Marie
Aug 22, 2025

THIS RESTAURANT IS SOOO GOOD !! :) the food is delicious. The chicken kebab’s are THE BEST YOU CAN GET! The family is so sweet that runs this place. It doesn’t matter what part of the city you live in, WALK HERE!!! The food is incredible. The best in Sarande. They make it alllll fresh. :) great atmosphere too!

travelingtrevino
Aug 21, 2025

The best family owned restaurant in Saranda, without a doubt. Every dish is made fresh and is fantastic. It is a cash only establishment so please bring Leke when you come. Hot fresh delicious food and ice cold beer. They offer everything from salads to seafood to vegetarian dishes , we love the salads, pasta and kebabs.

Lucie Fasorová
Aug 14, 2025

All absolutely excellent! The service was very nice and fast and the food was incredibly good. If you have a chance, stop here. The restaurant is ordinary on the outside, but the food is. Yummy! We were here twice.

Jonathan L
Jul 26, 2025

Great little family run restaurant off the main tourist track. Got a huge plate of pork ribs with fries and a lovely arugula salad and water for 1480 lek. Enough for 2.

Satu Nahkuri
Jul 03, 2025

Somewhat mixed feelings about this place. Portions were huge, tasty and good value for money. However, service was quite slow, and only cash was accepted. Pizza dough sure didn't seem to be authentic. That being said, the atmosphere was delightful, so would go again.

Rosanne
Jun 28, 2025

So happy that we found this traditional family restaurant. The food was absolutely amazing, friendly staff and nice wine. We’ll come back for sure.

Gaginka M.
May 17, 2025

I highly recommend it! Delicious, fresh food, the best mussels we've ever had, delicious pasta and shrimp, and very friendly service. You have to check it out

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Quick info

Address
V2C8J7F, Sarandë, Albania
Price range
ALL 500–1,000
Category
Seafood restaurants

Opening hours

  • Monday 7:30 AM - 12:00 AM
  • Tuesday (Today) 7:30 AM - 12:00 AM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM - 12:00 AM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM - 12:00 AM
  • Friday 7:30 AM - 12:00 AM
  • Saturday 7:30 AM - 12:00 AM
  • Sunday 7:30 AM - 12:00 AM

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