We ate here a few times because we enjoyed it so much. The restaurant has a beautiful patio outside with trees for shade. I felt welcome as soon as we walked in the first time. The food is traditional and reasonably priced. The service and ambiance are top notch. Highly recommend.

Food was to represent authentic Albanian cuisine. The food, overall was average and all items ordered arrived at barely room temperature. The side of potatoes was barely a child's portion. The decor was interesting but quite old, tired and in need of a decent cleaning.

Would 100% recommend this place after 7.00 PM, when they have live music. The food is great, the wine is great (both extremely good value and tasty), they also have traditional deserts that are awesome. But the cherry on the top is the music. Without it the experience is not complete, so I would recommend making time for a dinner here, instead of a lunch.

Best Traditional Food in Tirana and Excellent Service. We visited Ode Garden in early March for dinner and really enjoyed the traditional food there. We ordered a combination of veg (cabbage rice roll) and non veg dishes (Cottage cheese liver) and their dessert (honey, walnuts, flour), all these dishes were absolutely delicious and full of flavour. The service was quick and very friendly. All in all we had a great experience and will definitely be back again.

10 stars because this is twice as good as most other places. Incredible, beautiful food. Nice surprises from the waiters. Lovely garden, even when it's not hot. Thanks so much!

Overall a really nice experience. We went as a party of 4 without a previous reservation (the restaurant was really full and we had to wait 30min. I recommend booking previously) The staff were really nice and able to recommend some dishes. We chose a few to share. The food was really nice as well as the beer. They have live music (it is mandatory to pay 2€ per person) which was nice. The restaurant is in a lovely garden and therefore as no AC. Some people had fan, not in our table. The food took a too long (but was really tasty) and the staff sometimes took ages to come to our table. It was quite cheap (48€ for 4). What really bothered me was that they do not accept credit card, only cash

100% tourist trap and definitely not a real 4.7 star restaurant. The food is horrible, not even the veal chop is edible, as 80% of it is bones and fat, the rest is extremely chewy meat. Furthermore, cleanliness is a very big problem, as even the tissues they brought us had stains on them, let alone the table tops and other areas of the restaurant.

The ambience was good. But had to wait for 30-45 mins to get a table for 2. Reservations are definitely recommended. Traditional live music and dance. Due to the crowd, service was a bit slow and one of the waitress was new and totally unaware of the orders. The owner was friendly though. Food was good. Only disappointment was not being informed about extra cost for the live music. Surely would like to encourage local artists but info or mentioning about it well ahead would be very much appreciated. Altogether, a overhyped place for sure.

Good local food at a reasonable price. Quite cold in mid January though.. Can be busy if you don't get in early

Definitely recommended for traditional setting( very special), traditional food and good service. We had stuffed peppers, eggplants with vegetables and traditional cheese with vegetables. All very good. Please note you can pay only with cash and better to reserve in advance (if it’s bad weather, as not alot of space inside). I loved the place.

Very tasty traditional food and amazing experience! Service is also very fast and professional 👌 we were served by waiter Kristo and he was super nice, friendly and provided us with very nice recommendations! We were lucky that moment finding a place and we didn't have to wait, but even if there is a cue - the food and the place are worth it! There was a live music, as well, playing and singing traditional and also jazzy international music 🤩 the place definitely completed our stay in Tirana. Highly recommend!

Indeed a hidden gem! The restaurant is located in a hidden alley but the everything was great! The staff was helpful and food was delicious. The outdoor space makes it a great place to chill and enjoy great local food. Quite a few cats around though…

It was among the worst restaurant experiences of my life. If you don't want to eat food heated in the microwave and be subjected to rude behavior, this is a restaurant you should definitely not go to. We went for lunch based on the comments. There weren't many tables and people were sitting comfortably at large tables. The waiter who greeted us was rude. Even though we asked politely, he rudely showed us that we could only sit at the small and cramped tables. We chose a table and sat down. He rudely left the menus. We waited a long time to order and at one point I thought the waiter would never come to take the order. We considered staying and wished we had. We placed our orders. Even the salad arrived late, if you look at the photo you will see that it is not salad but only vegetable pieces. It is shameful to call it a salad in Balkan countries. After a long time our food arrived. The lamb dish my wife ordered looked like microwaved frozen food. The piece of aluminum foil inside was proof of how right we were! The Albanian liver I ordered looked more like Albanian cheese. I was taking a piece from the corner with my fork to taste it, when the oil in the casserole suddenly exploded. My fork fell out of my hand. Hot oil was on my hands and face and I was burning. Everyone around suddenly turned towards us, except the waiters of course! I went to the sink to run some cold water and calmed down. The burn on my hand was painful. When I returned, I called a waiter and asked for a fork. Despite the oil and food marks on the table and the redness on my face, he didn't even ask what happened. Our food was very tasteless, so we decided to leave without finishing it. We politely asked for the bill. Since they did not ask why we did not finish our meals, we understood that this was a normal thing for them. Since it took a long time for them to bring the bill, we did not want to wait any longer. I went out because I was very disturbed by his indifferent and rude behavior. My wife went to the cash register to pay the bill. When she arrived she said they expected a tip and were clearly rude for not giving it due to what we had experienced. In addition, the photos of the restaurant on the internet were carefully selected and do not reflect the normal state of the place at all. Don't be fooled by these photos.

The staff was really nice, a bit stressed- which makes sense because it was super packed. We arrived shortly before 8pm Left around 8pm, there was a queue outside! Maybe once the Restaurant was a hidden gem but its not any more, there were only Tourists. The food was nice but not as good as in the tavernas in the countryside. The vibe was super nice, a band was playing and the garden is cozy. Prices probably normal for Tirana but high compared to the same dishes elsewhere in Albania.

Lovely atmosphere in this garden restaurant. The live music kept us captivated. The food is excellent. It was a wonderful Albanian culture experience. Vegan/vegetarian items available! They don’t accept cards though.

Food was okay, but for that price it could have been a lot better, compared to other restaurants in the neighborhood. Very small quantities and the meat not cooked very well. Service was not good; it took a long time before our orders were taken and the waiter was very vague about payment. The atmosphere was mediocre, every table was close to each other, and the live music (which was fun, good and original) was way too loud.

Visited on the 4th of Feb, had an amazing experience with quality food and great service. Definitely recommend and will be coming back soon. Special thanks to Ernest for his great hospitality and for making us feel welcome :)

The soup was tastless. And the Rest of the meal were way too salty. Not sure if I ordered the wrong dishes. Just my Personal Opinion for your reference. There are also other traditional Albanian restaurants to choose, so if it's too crowded, don't be hesitate to try another one.

If you don’t want to be disappointed just book a table.. gr8 traditional food.. service not the best because is always very busy !! but for sure they need more staff :)

Honestly the most amazing tiny little local spot. Very simple menu but delicious as garden area and rooms side super cute wouldn’t eat anywhere else in the city

Enjoyed my first taste of traditional Albanian food. Had stuffed Aubergines which were lovely if a little salty and the harapash which was tasty. I ordered too much for one. The draught beer was good too. Great service, (it was a fairly quiet early afternoon.) Friendly and smiling servers. All good.

delicous vegetarian (!!!) food, live music (a bit loud but good), dancing and overall a great restaurant in Tirana. Only downside was that it is so popular we had to wait 20 Minutes to get a table, there was a man outdoor with a list - try to get on that, don’t be shy 😉 the staff was understaffed & therefore a bit stressed. I wouldn’t totally recommend for a date night, since the music is loud and you might be put on a table with other people - which can be fun and interesting tho 👍🏽

Great local food, great vibe, fantastic live traditional music! Gets very busy even on a weekday (could be summer) but the servers try their best and are very accommodating. Went two days in a row. Wish I could have tried everything

Came here two nights in a row for the excellent food and ambience. Managed to catch live music on our second night, which was fantastic. It’s a popular spot so you’d want to make a reservation or arrive early to secure a table. Highly recommend the stuffed peppers and stuffed eggplant! The lamb was cooked to perfection and the meat fell off the bone, though it could’ve used a bit more flavour or sauce.

Lovely outdoor seating in a garden full of lemon trees! Felt a nice cool breeze here even though it was a hot sunny day. Food was great, customer service could be better. Enjoyed the stuffed peppers and grilled eggplants - both were delicious and you must definitely try it! The price is reasonable. Didn't like the fact that the cats were running around and above your head over the branches of the trees. As the setting was in the garden, it's a bit annoying when the cat runs on the branches and dirt falls on you.

This was one of my best dinner experiences in Albania so far, and we will definitely come back on our last night. This restaurant was recommended to us by the hotel owner and when we got there, there was a line of people waiting for a table. Immediately they told us how long to wait and offered us free shots of raki. The wait was not bad because there was live music from an Albanian band (all night long). The food was super delicious, especially the stuffed eggplant, as I haven't been able to find it anywhere as good as from Oda. Everyone was friendly and it felt like a true Mamma Mia moment.

This was one of the best dining experiences we have had! The waiter that greeted us was funny and friendly, and our waitress went above and beyond to make sure we were content and enjoying ourselves. I complained that I wasn’t feeling very well, so she brought me hot water and lemon to help settle my stomach. The food we ordered she recommended and was absolutely DIVINE! The liver and cottage cheese was our favourite, and although we’d never had liver before and were a bit timid to try it, it was just mouthwatering. Also, the stuffed peppers are a must try! Overall, we would absolutely recommend - a million thanks!

very welcoming and typical place. Excellent and welcoming service. Very good and typical food, the first time we ate it and I must say everything was really good. live music, good musicians and also company. We will definitely return to Tirana and then come and eat here again 😉😉

Amazing food. Hidden away from busy market area. Cosy. Get what the waiter suggests! We loved the lamb, stuffed eggplant, and the bread. Rejuvenated us for another museum!

This place deserves many stars for its lemon garden: it' astonishing! You can ejoy old Albania traditional dishes sitting under lemon trees with music. You'll love it: the atmosphere is amazing!

The food was amazing and the live band was even better! The enviromengs was amazing, a nice court yard with trees lit a string of lights. The food was a good price even for a backpacker such as my self. I would highly recomend coming here! The service was great! Cheers from the Aussie!

This is the best place you can visit when you are hungry,eager to taste albanian food and meet awesome people. Everything was perfect,from the place, food, people working there!! This is must taste! Faleminderit❤️

Lovely local food, with friendly staff. The live music is great. We got to dance with some local women which was such a good experience. Overall, great food + atmosphere 👌😋😀

Everything was fabulous!! Traditional restaurant right in the heart of the city. We ordered the local wine, cottage cheese and peppers, rice balls, stuffed eggplant, lamb and roasted chicken with rice. The chicken was quite dry so perhaps try a different more traditional dish, but otherwise everything super yummy and fresh! We had a great time and the staff is attentive. They speak English really well. Food came unbelievably fast. Highly recommend :)

Beautiful garden, really nice environment and traditional food in the best area, very cute cat visitors, and incredible service. Herti made our day with his kindness and service! Thank you and hope to come back soon !!

Everything was excellent – the food, the music, and the ambiance. It’s one of the best places in Tirana to savor traditional cuisine while enjoying Balkan music. The addition of a tree-filled garden at the restaurant elevates the entire experience to an epic level.

Tranquil place with an amazing food, big portions, friendly staff and beautiful garden. Last but not least - this restaurant is also a home for cute cats that sometimes interrupt your lunch, begging for a bite (in a polite way!) Totally recommended!

Always very very good! I have been in other Albanian restaurants but this beat everyone else, the food is simple and very tasty, service humble and passionate like Esmeralda one of the waitresses. Nothing to complain about it

Big portions of lovely food. Usually have three mains between two but this time we really struggled to finish. We were lucky we got a table as this place is very popular. There was live Albanian music which made the atmosphere really special and unlike anything we went to elsewhere. Two euro pp charge to enter due to the live music. The staff are really friendly and you can tell they enjoy their work. Sometimes due to how busy it was took some time to get their attention.

This is the place you want to be for an authentic Albania food experience. Food, people, ambiance, they have it all! It's tucked away in a nice quiet spot with lots of shade for when it's hot.

The best place to grab food and enjoy the best atmosphere. Although the place was super packed, while waiting they gave us raki shots. When we got in we had great service, The amazing band was performing and the food was delicious. Can't get any better than this. The staff were super friendly and nice.

We are having a good meal here. We are four people we have real Albania food including red wine all the food they serve are excellent. Food price are very reasonable and staffs so friendly. Nice garden setting with smell of orange flowers. Dessert are very tasty . After meal coming with Brandy and coffee on the house. Boy! we are so happy and enjoying an unforgettable meal here. Highly recommended.

Absolutely loved coming here! Everything from the kindness of the staff, to the food, and the live music. We had a fantastic time!

Really beautiful place with delicious food made with clearly fresh ingredients! The staff is polite and professional the location is just amazing. Rich menu with traditional food..highly recommended!!

We are sharing a most memorable authentic Albanian meal and beautifully advised by Kristo on a delicious array of lamb, grilled vegetables and cheese! And the stuffed eggplant. Live music great atmosphere! Truly a gem. A value experience.

Very good and authentic atmosphere, competent and extremely charming service, live music. But food unfortunately not for every taste - you have to like it. It is better to come before 5 p.m., otherwise there will be a long queue.

I had an amazing dining experience at Oda Garden. The food was delicious, the service was impeccable, and the atmosphere was cozy and inviting. I especially loved the waiter Kristo, he was so kind and friendly with us. I will definitely be coming back and recommending this restaurant!

We had a great time at Oda Garden. The traditional Albanian food was delicious and Kristo was a fabulous waiter - very attentive to our table. Would recommend!

the place is nice, touristic but the quality of the food is not like real Albanian food. if you want to find real Albanian food here you will only find a tourist attraction. the cats that climb onto the roofs dirty the food and the dishes. the wait is endless! the only positive note are the singers who start singing late around 21:30/22:00 too late !! knowing the real Albanian cuisine I would not go back, you have to take care of the quality! fair bill not very salty to be in the center of tirana!

Lovely garden area with plenty tables. Had the eggplant with vegetables and came with local bread. It was honestly delicious and I was full and happy. Lots of other dishes looked good too. Definitely recommend. Cash only

The atmosphere and the setting are amazing! The restaurant was recommended by an Albanian friend for a traditional food. Really good. Letecia provided amazing service