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Writer's pictureWayne Schmidt

Padam Restaurant - Tirana

Updated: Jun 22

Padam Restaurant - Three Visits


Another restaurant that shows how great the fine dining scene is in Albania.


We stumbled upon a perfect restaurant for a long, lazy lunch.


The interior design is unique and attached to a boutique hotel (six rooms).


Delicious fresh food and the most extensive wine list we've found in years, 500+ wines often in verticals - something for everyone's price range.

The Executive Chef is Fundim Gjepali, who started cooking at 14. You'll experience some fine Italian and international cuisine.


Super friendly staff went out of their way to explain the wines and food and share ideas on where to visit in Albania. A special thank you to Albi and Alfred for the outstanding service.


We loved Padam so much that we have booked ourselves to stay for a few days next week. They have beautiful, cosy rooms with balconies, a great cocktail bar, and a wonderful deli.