On our way from Montenegro to Kosovo we decided to stop in Albania for a nice farm-to-table experience at Mrizi i Zanave. It’s a beautiful restaurant perched high on a hill among lush trees with mountain views. Our friend Lana had been before and wanted to show us this gem with a literal farm, complete with geese, cows, chickens, and all kinds of veggies growing.
On the Menu
The multi-course dinner started with some rose-water, and from there we dove into a keto diet’s dream. Meats, cheeses, and an assortment of veggies tickled our palettes as our glasses were filled with wine.
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The Restaurant
For the main course my friends had veal, while I opted for the vegetarian fresh pasta. Absolutely delish.
Desert involved pancetta, fruit, honeycomb, and ice cream. Also several more carafes of wine. If you’re reading this, you might think this would cost a fortune. Around six courses or more of quality farm-to-table food and LOTS of wine. It cost an equivalent of $16 US pp (2019).
The Farm
After our late lunch, we wandered the farm to pet the donkeys, see the geese, and fun tractor train. It truly is a farm to table experience.
It was a memorable experience in Albania. Don’t disregard the Balkins when planning your European adventure. From what we saw in our week journey, it’s a pretty wonderful place!
Do you know any other great restaurants in Fishte we should try? Please leave them in the comments below.
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This post wonderfully showcases the farm-to-table experience at Mrizi i Zanave, reminding me of the authentic, sustainable food practices you encounter in rural Nepal while trekking, though it would be great to further explore how such experiences support local economies and promote sustainability in both regions.
Wow, Mrizi i Zanave looks amazing! Love the farm-to-table vibe and those views—definitely adding this to my Albania bucket list.