What should I order at Restaurant ESMIANI?
Restaurant ESMIANI
Seafood Linguine
Mentioned multiple times as tasty, lovely, and super delicious, with reviewers praising the fresh seafood and excellent overall flavor.
Squid
Recommended more than once for being very tasty, fresh, and amazing, including grilled squid and squid dishes that reviewers enjoyed enough to return for.
Fish Soup
Specifically called excellent, and soups in general were repeatedly praised as homemade, full of flavor, and loved by whole families.
Risotto With Seafood
Highlighted as super delicious and one of the best risottos reviewers had ever eaten, with praise for its seafood flavor and quality.
Grilled White Cheese
Recommended for its perfect caramelization and hint of oregano, with reviewers describing it as especially memorable and delicious.
Mussels In Tomato Sauce
Described as outstanding and possibly one of the best dishes in Albania, praised for freshness and strong flavor.
Chicken Filet
Mentioned in a meal package and singled out as delicious, showing it was a standout even among the restaurant’s seafood-focused dishes.
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM to 11 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9 AM to 11 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM to 11 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM to 11 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM to 11 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM to 11 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM to 11 PM |
About Restaurant ESMIANI
Restaurant ESMIANI is a restaurant in Vlorë, Albania, with a menu centered on seafood, pasta, risotto, Greek salad, and squid. Reviews consistently describe the food as fresh, tasty, and homemade, with generous portions and reasonable prices. The staff are also frequently praised for being friendly, helpful, and welcoming. The setting is described as casual and cozy rather than fancy.
Amenities & services
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Coffee
- Halal food
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
Crowd
- College students
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
Children
- Good for kids
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
Frequently asked questions
What is Restaurant ESMIANI known for?
It is best known for fresh seafood, especially dishes like squid, seafood linguine, prawn linguine, grilled bream, and seafood pasta. Reviewers also frequently mention the risotto and Greek salad, saying the food tastes homemade and is served in generous portions.
What dishes are most recommended at Restaurant ESMIANI?
Reviewers most often recommend the seafood linguine, octopus, squid, grilled bream, prawn linguine, fish soup, and risotto. Other commonly praised items include Greek salad, calamari, fried seafood mix, and the seafood pasta, with several people saying the fish and pasta taste very fresh.
What is the atmosphere like at Restaurant ESMIANI?
The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, and local, with a homely feel rather than a fancy one. It seems to suit families, groups, and solo diners, and several reviews mention friendly staff, a welcoming vibe, and comfortable outdoor seating.
Is Restaurant ESMIANI good value, and what is the price range?
Yes, reviewers repeatedly call it very reasonably priced and a superb bargain, and the listed price range is ALL 500–1,000. One review mentioned a full seafood meal with wine for 27 euros, and others said the portions were massive and the quality was better than some more expensive restaurants.
What should I know before visiting Restaurant ESMIANI?
It accepts reservations and has both dine-in and outdoor seating, but one review noted that it accepts cash only. It is located in Vlorë just off Boulevard Ismail Qemali, and reviewers say the service is friendly even when the restaurant looks simple from the outside.
Is parking available at Restaurant ESMIANI?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking is available.
Is the food at Restaurant ESMIANI halal?
Yes, Restaurant ESMIANI serves halal food.
Is Restaurant ESMIANI kid-friendly?
Yes, Restaurant ESMIANI is good for kids.
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