Where to Eat in Dhermi: The Best Restaurants and Bars

August 11, 2017 Rosalyn Ihle

Dhërmi (Greek: Δρυμάδες, Drymades) is a village in Vlorë County, Albania. It is part of the municipality Himarë. The village lies 42 kilometers south of the city of Vlorë and about the same distance north of the southern city of Sarandë. The village is built on a slope of the Ceraunian Mountains at approximately 200 meters in altitude. It comprises three neighborhoods: Gjilek, Kondraq (also known as Kallam), and Dhërmi itself. The mountains descend to the southwest into the Ionian coast and Corfu in the distance to the south. Nearby is the village of Palasë. The inhabitants of Dhërmi speak a variant of the Himariote dialect, characterized by archaic features not retained in standard Greek. Recently, the coastal area has seen a boom in the construction of accommodation facilities, such as wooden villa complexes. In addition, it is considered by the Albanian youth as a nightlife destination.
Things to do in Dhermi

1. Portokalli

Potam, Himare, Albania Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff Seafood, Mediterranean, Greek, European Lunch, Dinner +355 69 487 4630
Excellent
42%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
4%
Terrible
10%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 50 reviews

Portokalli

Reviewed By kgib61 - Italy

Himare has a fair amount of restaurants, mostly of the touristy, uninteresting kind...if you go a bit further south in the town, staying along the beach, you'll almost trip over Portokalli as it has this little old sign. There are more trendy places right and left of it, but resist the bright lights and go where the locals go. Our dinner at Portokalli was a GREAT meal and it cost us €20!! We had great grilled orata (sea bass) and and fresh grilled calamari. In addition we started with a fish soup and a delicious local dish called TURLI , a sort of casserole of meatballs and succulent vegetables and rich spices. All that, plus a liter of white wine, and we were instant fans. There was a big group of local men feasting away and one of them, an older gentleman, launched into song, completing the authentic atmosphere and, with that, we left happy and satisfied. Portokilli doesn't look like much...just open the cover of that book and have a great meal in Himare.

2. Lucianos

Dhemi, Dhermi 5555, Albania Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Television, Serves Alcohol, Free Wifi Italian, Pizza, Seafood, Mediterranean, European, Albanian, Vegetarian Friendly Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Late Night +355 69 798 6560
Excellent
30%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
9%
Terrible
9%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 165 reviews

Lucianos

Reviewed By Donald K

We had great soup and dinner (pizza, seafood) and value for money was good. The place has the best atmosphere and view in between the reef secluded Beaches of Dhermi. We liked the lower balcony.

3. Esperia Restaurant

Himara's Harbour | Spile, Himare 9425, Albania Outdoor Seating, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards Seafood, Mediterranean, European Lunch, Dinner HK$47 - HK$141 +355 393 22422
Excellent
38%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
6%
Terrible
10%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 95 reviews

Esperia Restaurant

Esperia Restaurant is situated in the most beautiful corner of Ηimara’s harbour, next to the picturesque pier where the fishing boats tie up. Our restaurant has two outdoor spaces literally above the water, with a beautiful view on the blue sea and the golden sand beach of Spilea. We offer a wide variety of Greek and Mediterranean dishes, delicious international specialties along with a great selection of traditional regional cuisine.

Reviewed By Antonin S

Don't get there ! I don't ev3n get why this restaurant have so much reputation.. . Service was poor. Food More than average...

4. Taverna Lefteri

SH8 Spile , Central Road | 50 Meters From the Hospital, Himare 9425, Albania Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Free Wifi, Seating, Waitstaff, Television Seafood, Mediterranean, Greek, Soups, Albanian, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Dinner HK$47 - HK$118 +355 69 223 8499
Excellent
62%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
6%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 250 reviews

Taverna Lefteri

Taverna Lefteri, the oldest restaurant in Himara open since 1998, is well known for serving local Fresh fish and seafood and Traditional dishes.

Reviewed By jadec668

Beautiful dishes - we tried the calamari, chicken, salad and roast veggies. All were lovely. Reasonably priced too. Complimentary fruit platter was the topper. Many thanks

5. Restaurant Saint Nicol

Kisha Shen Nikolla, Dhermi 1000, Albania Italian, French, Pizza, Seafood, European, Albanian Lunch, Dinner +355 69 619 2390
Excellent
25%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
8%
Terrible
43%
Overall Ratings

3 based on 12 reviews

Restaurant Saint Nicol

Reviewed By helen-stock

Very nice place to taste a variety of fresh and tasteful dishes. Nice decoration and good service to support you.

6. Harmonia

Rruga E Kampit, 200metra Nga Deti, Dhermi, Dhermi 1001, Albania Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol Seafood, Mediterranean, European, Pizza, Albanian, Vegetarian Friendly Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch +355 68 606 0214
Excellent
74%
Good
10%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
7%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 40 reviews

Harmonia

Reviewed By Mike J - Chepstow, United Kingdom

This is a lovely looking atmospheric restaurant which appears to have lost the plot. Against advice we ate here and were very disappointed. They did not have an English menu and the menu they did have, although lots was on it hardly anything was available and it was over priced for the standard of food and in some case prices were incorrectly shown. .Service was very indifferent. As we were first in to the restaurant thank goodness we did not have to wait as long as others. The chips came about half an hour before the entree and were cold by the time the mains arrived. The pork was not too bad but a bit chewy however, the chicken fillet was inedible unless you were truly starving. How do you make chicken fillet tough? Dry I can almost understand but tough, dry and chewy! When I complained they said I should have sent the chicken back but we were had already waited so long for the food we would have been there all night. Think twice before you eat here. The only redeeming feature was that the draft beer was good!

7. Restaurant Piazza

Qender Spile, Himare 9425, Albania Outdoor Seating, Seating, Television, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts Credit Cards Seafood, Mediterranean, European, Greek, Italian, Pizza, Vegetarian Friendly Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch HK$47 - HK$243 +355 69 254 7365
Excellent
42%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
0%
Terrible
16%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 50 reviews

Restaurant Piazza

Reviewed By cameronspain - Texas

We had a fantastic dinner here in Himare for a party of eight, driving down from Dhermi to find some different options. This was a more professional and organized restaurant than most of the choices in Dhermi. Between the eight of us we tried a variety of different dishes and everything was good, especially the pastas. I had a grilled calamari, which was the best calamari I had anywhere in Albania; it was prepared more like a calamari steak, grilled in lots of olive oil with herbs. Very fresh and tasty. Together with wine the dinner was still very affordable and the service was excellent. Recommended as a choice for anybody staying in Himare or elsewhere on the Southern Albanian coast who is looking for a pleasant dinner at a well-organized restaurant.

8. Red Indian Rock Cafe

Sh8, Himare, Albania Seating, Outdoor Seating, Waitstaff Bar, Pub +355 69 551 4508
Excellent
69%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
6%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 29 reviews

Red Indian Rock Cafe

Reviewed By Aniela2015 - Stockholm, Sweden

We visited the bar during one occasion. The atmosphere was awesome and the rock music was really cool. We ordered local draft beer which was round 2 euro for 0.5l. Really refreshing experience.

9. L'Anima del Gusto

Spile, Himare 9425, Albania Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible Italian, Mediterranean, Greek Brunch +355 68 429 1056
Excellent
82%
Good
6%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
6%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 16 reviews

L'Anima del Gusto

Reviewed By depinniped - rome, Italy

We ate excellent fresh fish (a wild sea bass) for a VERY decent price. It's on the sea, the waiters are very fast and friendly, the food is good, we even got free watermelon at the end ;-)

10. Sapore di Mare

Spile Himare 8, Himare 9425, Albania Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Takeout, Reservations Mediterranean, European, Italian, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Dinner +355 69 580 0462
Excellent
51%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
11%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 44 reviews

Sapore di Mare

Reviewed By stefan91088 - Bubenreuth

You sit in this restaurant, watch the sea and enjoy really good seafood and Greek starters. The staff is very friendly and prices are absolutely ok. Be aware that dishes are served one after another so waiters will not wait until you are finished with your starters. That's normal.

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