Tirana Food Guide: Where to Eat During Your Dental Trip

Eating Well During Your Dental Trip to Tirana

One of the unexpected pleasures of a dental trip to Tirana is the food. Albanian cuisine is Mediterranean at heart: fresh, flavourful and remarkably affordable. Whether you need soft foods after treatment or want to celebrate your new smile with a fantastic dinner, Tirana has you covered.

Soft Food Options (After Treatment)

After dental procedures, you will likely need soft foods for 24 hours to several days. Tirana excels at this:

• Tavë kosi: Lamb baked in a silky yoghurt sauce — Albania’s national dish, naturally soft
• Soups and broths: Found everywhere, including excellent bean soup (jani me fasule)
• Byrek: Flaky pastry filled with cheese or spinach — soft interior, easy to eat
• Trilece: Albanian tres leches cake — the softest, most indulgent dessert
• Fresh yoghurt: Albanian yoghurt is exceptional quality, sold everywhere
• Smoothies and juices: Fresh fruit juices available on every street

Restaurant Recommendations Near Empire Dental

For Fine Dining

Mullixhiu: Albania’s most acclaimed restaurant, reinventing traditional dishes with modern technique. Soft, flavourful tasting menus perfect for post-treatment dining. Book ahead.

For Traditional Albanian

Oda: Authentic Albanian cuisine in a beautifully restored traditional house. Excellent soups, stews and grilled dishes. Very affordable.

For Italian Food

Salute: Excellent Italian restaurant in the Blloku district. Perfect risottos and pastas — ideal soft food. Italian wine list.

For Quick and Affordable

New Bazaar (Pazari i Ri): Tirana’s renovated market hall with food stalls, fresh produce, cafes and small restaurants. An experience in itself.

Tipping and Payment

Tipping is not obligatory in Albania but is appreciated (5–10% is generous). Most restaurants accept cards, but carrying some cash (Lek or Euro) is advisable for smaller establishments.

For more about Tirana as a destination, visit our dental tourism page. Ready to plan your trip? Contact us.