Arditi Fisherman

Fresh fish, great service but it will cost you ;) My mom had heard about this place on TV and it was right in our neighbourhood so I decided to take her there. The location is Ok, I would say it doesn't suit the pricing of the restaurant because it is located in a relatively poor neighbourhood in Tirana. Easy to find on the main street right across the new maternity hospital. The entrance was a bit quiet and lonely but once we went in another world opened. Simple but elegant with lovely decor and paintings inside. The service was excellent, just like in fine dining restaurants. No menus so the waiter didn't mind explaining everything. They showcase fresh fish for you to chose and they help you decide what works best and in what sauce or style of cooking. Between the two of us, we shared: - an arugula salad with pomegranate and shaved Parmesan which was fresh and excellent - pasta with date sea shells (the thin brown ones) which was great but as I mentioned to the waiter it was too salty and the pasta was a little too al dente - a medium size fish cooked with cherry tomatoes - 1/2 house red wine - big bottle of water All this for about 55$ - the fish had the highest price of course. The price is not expensive for the quality, taste and service you get compared to global standards but if I have to compare to the average Albanian living standards it is very expensive. The food was great and so was the wine which was smooth and light. The place is neat and bathrooms were clean. Ambience is great filled with families and young couples. Would recommend for a special occasion and definitely a place to visit for foreigners.

Omg! Great food! Great service!! The food was really delicious, expensive but worth every penny. Delicious from appetizers to main course. Appetizers were raw shrimp and fish ceviche, so good that we would lick our fingers. We got the red snapper and the monk fish, cooked the way the staff suggested, and it was out of this world! All the dishes had full flavor and so fresh. I loved the fact that there was no need for filler food (like pasta, rice or potatoes) to feel full and satisfied. I would highly recommend it if you want high quality seafood and can afford the price.

Delicious, everything was delicious but extremely expensive. 120 euro