Himara 28

For years the Albanian Riviera fed its visitors brilliantly but simply — grilled fish, village salads, olive oil by the litre. Himara 28 is the clearest sign that the coast has entered a new chapter. In the seaside town of Himarë, midway along the Riviera between Dhërmi and Porto Palermo, this intimate restaurant applies modern technique and genuine plating ambition to what the Ionian and the Ceraunian foothills provide: line-caught fish, riviera vegetables, mountain herbs, Albanian wines that increasingly deserve the attention. It is the address locals name first when asked where the Riviera's cooking is heading.

What to expect

Expect a short, seasonal menu rather than an encyclopedic taverna card: composed seafood starters, careful mains built around the day's catch, and desserts that would not embarrass a city restaurant. Ask the team to guide you through Albanian wine — whites from the coast and reds from the interior have improved dramatically, and this is one of the best rooms on the Riviera to discover them. Dinner is the main event; tables are limited, so book ahead in July and August.

Stay · Villas

Villa *Levanda*

A short list above the coast, on request through our concierge.

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