The Best Farm-to-Table Experiences in Albania

Albania may not be the first place that comes to mind when you think of culinary travel — but it should be.

This is one of the Balkans’ most rewarding destinations for farm-to-table travel. The country’s Mediterranean climate, small-scale farming, and strong food traditions make it ideal for those who care about where their food comes from. In many regions, people still grow, preserve, and prepare their own food.

From mountain farms to vineyards near UNESCO towns, here are some of the most interesting places to enjoy authentic Albanian meals made with local ingredients.

Blerina's Agritourism Concept - North of Tirana

Blerina Bombaj is a nutritionist and food educator who turned her family farm into a small-scale agritourism experience. Guests are served homemade dishes made with fresh vegetables, free-range eggs, and traditional grains. Cooking workshops and wellness events are often available. It’s close to Tirana but feels far from the city.

Best for: Healthy food, day trips from Tirana, cooking workshops

Ferma 100: Farm-to-Table Near Tirana

Ferma 100 is a modern organic farm with a focus on sustainability. They produce vegetables, dairy, meat, and eggs, all served at the on-site restaurant. The team emphasizes ethical farming, animal welfare, and natural growing methods. Guests can tour the greenhouses, meet the animals, and eat on a shaded terrace overlooking the fields.

Best for: Organic farming, sustainability, family-friendly visits

Kantina Nurellari – Berat Region

This small, family-run winery is set in the rolling hills of Berat. Nurellari produces award-winning wines and serves local dishes prepared with ingredients from nearby farms. You can visit the cellar, walk through the vines, and enjoy a long lunch of grilled lamb, seasonal salads, and traditional pies.

Best for: Wine tasting, relaxed lunches, scenic views

Alpeta Winery & Guesthouse

In the village of Roshnik, just outside Berat, Alpeta offers a mix of local wine, home-cooked meals, and overnight stays. Their vineyard surrounds the guesthouse, and most ingredients come from their own garden or neighbors. The setting is peaceful, and the food is simple and authentic.

Best for: Overnight stays, quiet countryside, village life

Mrizi i Zanave Agroturizëm

Mrizi i Zanave is a working farm, guesthouse, and restaurant in northern Albania. Run by chef Altin Prenga, one of the pioneers of Albania farm-to-table, the farm supports over 400 local families who provide meat, dairy, vegetables, and fruit. The food is seasonal, homegrown, and beautifully prepared. Guests can visit the smokehouse, try the in-house cheeses, and see traditional methods in use.

Best for: Slow food, beautiful rustic atmosphere, traditional techniques

Farma Sotira – Leskovik Region

Farma Sotira is a mountain farm and guesthouse near the Greek border. It’s known for its dairy, smoked trout, and traditional cooking. Guests sleep in wooden cabins and eat under pine trees. This is a good stop for travelers exploring the south by car and looking for a rural break.

Best for: Nature and rural lovers, homemade dairy, mountain setting

Albania’s farm-to-table food is real.

While some farm stops near the capital may feel a little curated, much of the countryside still serves food the way it’s always been done — seasonal, homemade, and deeply personal.

Our Country Roads & Local Flavours Tour follows that spirit. It’s a culture and culinary experience through Albania and northern Greece, with a mix of traditional meals, local producers, and a few hands-on visits that offer real insight into the food and people behind it.

For travellers looking to taste something real, Albania still delivers.