The 7 Best Places for Pizza in Tirana

Big 7 Travel Team | 4 months ago

Tirana has a lively culinary scene and culture, being filled to the brim with restaurants, cafes and bars. One thing Tirana is no stranger to is good pizza, with dozens of pizzerias dotted around, each with its own local reputation. If you’re a local or a tourist who is looking for your next favourite pizza spot, look no further than Big 7’s list of the Top 7 Pizza Restaurants in Tirana.

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1. Pizza Tirona

One of the most loved pizza restaurants in the city is Pizza Tirona, a halal pizzeria and dessert restaurant that holds a special place in the hearts of both discerning foodies and pizza aficionados who are looking for the next best place to eat. With more than 17 years in the business offering high-quality pizzas and Italian food to locals, it's no wonder this pizzeria has become a firm favourite in Tirana.

2. Proper Pizza

Proper Pizza is another well-loved pizzeria in Tirana, always determined to deliver the highest-quality pizzas to hungry diners, which they do effortlessly and professionally. The passion and dedication to their craft is what makes the pizzaiolo at this restaurant so respected, and the ingredients they use to create the variety of pizzas on the menu are of the highest quality. With two stores in the city, take your pick– spoilers, you're guaranteed to find perfectly crispy, richly flavoured and visually appealing pizzas at both.

3. Bella Napoli

You won’t get more authentically Italian than this– here, the wood-fired bases are perfectly charred and soft and pillowy, the sauce is rich and flavourful and the toppings of your choice elevate the pizza experience tenfold. If you want the true Italian experience, why not try the pasta too? Bella Napoli truly is the place to be in Tirana.

4. Pizzarte Tirana

PizzArte in Tirana has gone from a small, traditional pizzeria to one of the best, if not the best, pizzerias in the city, defined by the expertly hand-crafted pizzas, the passion of the staff and the authentic methods and tastes. Picture this: you’re sitting and soaking up the luxurious atmosphere of this restaurant as a wood-fired pizza makes its way to your table, accompanied by an extensive wine list and selection of Italian desserts– what more could you want?

5. Pizzeri Laguna

Conveniently placed right in the centre of the city, Pizzeri Laguna is probably at the forefront of the minds of most locals and tourists when asked where to find good pizza in Tirana. Pizzeri Laguna is best known for its varied menu that combines a traditional pizzeria with a dessert parlour– you’ll find the best desserts, pizzas and more here. Oh, and they also serve burgers here too! With so much choice, where do you start? Personally, we’d recommend the pizzas– they really are something special and taste unbelievable.

6. Deliziosa Tirana

You won’t be able to resist the pizzas that are served at Deliziosa– from the classics to more unique pizzas, you really will be spoiled for choice. Here, the pizza dough is risen for 48 hours to achieve the perfect soft and cloud-like texture, giving a sense of Italian authenticity and tradition. If the weather is particularly nice, you can enjoy your pizza in this restaurant’s garden and outdoor seating. Why not enjoy your favourite wine while you’re there too?

7. Pizzeria Favolosa

You can be assured of the quality here, as well as the friendly and welcoming atmosphere, expert pizzaioli and unbeatable pizzas– think chewy, thin, crispy and soft, with lashings of cheese, sauce and toppings. What toppings do you like on your pizza? You’re guaranteed to find them atop the pizzas that Pizzeria Favolosa serves, and you can expect the best quality and freshest ingredients.