Pogradec sits on the shore of Lake Ohrid, one of the oldest lakes in the world, and its kitchen has a single star: koran trout. Restaurants grill koran, belushka, carp and eel, alongside the traditional dishes of eastern Albania.
The lakeside promenade is the main strip of restaurants and cafés, while Drilon and Tushemisht — the clear-water springs a few kilometres out of town — have fish restaurants set in parkland.
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Most Popular Restaurants in Pogradec
Lakeside fish restaurants, traditional tavernas serving local dishes, restaurants at Drilon and Tushemisht, and pizzerias and bistros in the centre.
Dining Areas in Pogradec
The lakeside promenade
The main strip of restaurants and cafés, with tables facing Lake Ohrid.
Drilon and Tushemisht
The springs and parkland a few kilometres from town, with fish restaurants in a quiet setting.
Pogradec centre
Pizzerias, bistros and traditional tavernas, open outside the season too.
FAQ
What are the best restaurants in Pogradec?
Pogradec has lakeside fish restaurants, traditional tavernas, and restaurants at Drilon and Tushemisht. Browse Resto.al to compare and book.
What should I try in Pogradec?
Koran trout from Lake Ohrid is the headline speciality, followed by belushka, carp and eel.
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Bizantin is an upscale restaurant in Pogradec built around dry-aged meat, fresh fish and raw seafood, with pasta and risotto rounding out the menu. The dining room pairs warm wood tables with modern design and Byzantine-inspired details, and a covered terrace opens onto the street outside.
Why We Love It
A thick cut of dry-aged beef arrives sliced on a wooden board with the crust still crackling, and the raw fish plates taste as clean as they look. Service is polished without being stiff, which makes Bizantin an easy choice for a long dinner by Lake Ohrid.
Pizza Artist is a wood-fired pizzeria and family restaurant in the centre of Pogradec, a short walk from the lakefront. Pizzas come out of a brick oven alongside baked pasta, focaccia-style breads and fresh salads, served in a wood-panelled dining room or on a small street terrace under a neon pizza sign.
Why We Love It
The wood oven is the heart of the place, and pizzas like the spinach and runny egg one arrive blistered and generous. It is the kind of easygoing neighbourhood pizzeria that fills with local families in the evening, which is usually the best sign in a lake town.
Kafene is an all-day cafe, bar and kitchen near the lakeside beach in Pogradec, open from morning coffee until after midnight. The menu runs from brunch plates, pancakes and eggs to burgers, pasta and bar snacks, with a long beer list and cocktails, served in a pink-walled courtyard with mismatched vintage chairs, a small stage for music and a wood-fire oven for traditional pies.
Why We Love It
Dusty-pink walls, climbing vines and a jumble of old chairs give the courtyard the feel of a friend's garden a few steps from Lake Ohrid. Brunch stretches easily into an afternoon beer, and by evening the burgers and the playlist take over.
