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Charlie Max Marina

Restaurant

👍👍 Such an indulgent experience! Every little mouthful was divine! The sea food was delicious, incredible sea views and the Waiters were very attentive and made us feel special. We highly recommend this restaurant! People often mention service, view, restaurant, good, seafood, great, experience, fish, Great, delicious,


Address

Rruga Currila, Durrës, Albania

Contact

+355 67 208 0021

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (288 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 8 am to 12 pm
  • Sunday: 8 am to 12 pm
  • Monday: 8 am to 12 pm
  • Tuesday: 8 am to 12 pm
  • Wednesday: 8 am to 12 pm
  • Thursday: 8 am to 12 pm
  • Friday: 8 am to 12 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: service (21) view (21) restaurant (14) good (14) seafood (13) great (12) experience (9) fish (9) Great (9) delicious (7)
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  • 5/5 Sami B. 1 year ago on Google
    Such an indulgent experience! Every little mouthful was divine! The sea food was delicious, incredible sea views and the Waiters were very attentive and made us feel special. We highly recommend this restaurant!
    14 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Enton Q. 4 years ago on Google • 104 reviews
    Had another lunch in this place, wonderful seafood and fish, good service and selection of wines, amazing food. Highly recommend
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Arber M. 1 year ago on Google • 107 reviews
    Good restaurant near the beach. Nice atmosphere and good overall service. Food was served in hurry and the scent of oil was very evident. Better reserve before in order to have a table on the outside in the open air.

  • 5/5 Kristhel G. 8 months ago on Google • 76 reviews
    I was there in my birthday. I enjoy the food and the view. @KSTRAELAW @kristhelrosana
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Blerta S. 2 years ago on Google • 70 reviews
    Long story short: Tasty food, a beautiful view and excellent customer service 🤩

  • 5/5 Joan Pacheco C. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful views, and dishes. A little bit expensive but it worth.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Flora S. 10 months ago on Google • 34 reviews
    Disappointed by the service, people who came after us were served before us. The food came late. The risotto was over cooked and tasteless, the brusketas were made with old bread and also tasteless., no aesthetic at all. Not going there again. I liked the view.

  • 1/5 alb a. 4 years ago on Google
    Overpriced
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 shaeidur r. 5 years ago on Google
    Fantastic seafood resturaunt in Duress! Very famous in Albania - you can only appreciate the greatness once you visit the place. Service was fantastic along with quality and standards of food.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tak F. 6 years ago on Google
    Its a very nice place. The restaurant is really good and the food/fish served is fresh and brilliantly cooked. Very friendly and trained staff.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Jurgen P. 7 months ago on Google • 7 reviews
    Are you looking for a place to just sit and get a decent picture for social media? Then this is a great place, great view. But if you want to actually enjoy good food and decent service, then don't come here. Ordered a cold seafood salad and was brought only octopus, it was not a mixup, the waiter confirmed he took my order correctly and the "chef" was aware. The way i take this is that apparently, in this restaurant if they don't have something that's on the menu they get to decide what you'll eat without even asking. Seafood spaghetti had no taste apart from the natural taste of frozen seafood. I'm not a good cook and even I have cooked a better dish at home (have actually done it) The service was bad as well, very slow and no mannerism. Having prior experience in the restaurant industry I understand that sometimes quality might decrease with a high volume of customers. But to experience all this when the restaurant was not even half full, it's just sad.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 panacea d. 4 years ago on Google
    A perfect place. A wonderfull view and delicious food.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sandra H. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice and cosy place by the sea, delicious food, kind staff.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Denise F. 2 years ago on Google • 17 reviews
    What a hidden gem! While out exploring we stumbled upon Charli Max. We sat under the pergola to have a beer and found it so inviting we stayed for lunch. The owner suggested a meal that was amazing!!!! Homemade pasta in a light tomato sauce combined with sautéed fish seasoned with dill, a fresh salad, seasonal fruit and a limoncello that rivals the Amalfi. Buona fortuna, Charli Max

  • 3/5 Arald H. 5 years ago on Google
    Amazing location and view. Underwhelming quality and service.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jeta D. 5 years ago on Google
    Great seafood and very good house salad. Very welcoming host and fantastic view and location.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Johnny T. 2 years ago on Google
    Fresh food amazing view unique wine what else
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hekuran T. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Durres (Original) Durres
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sara B. 4 months ago on Google • 16 reviews
    I loved the food and service, we went a little late so there were almost no people in the restaurant but everything they served us was delicious

  • 5/5 Sokol B. 7 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    A Seaside Gem: Perfect 10/10 Seafood, Scenic Views and Charming Hospitality! Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5) The owner, Bledi is a true standout. His warm and kind-hearted demeanor immediately makes you feel like a valued guest. Bledi goes the extra mile to ensure that your dining experience is not just enjoyable but truly memorable. His passion for seafood and his dedication to creating a welcoming environment are truly commendable. In summary, this seafood restaurant is a hidden treasure that shouldn't be missed. With its exceptional seafood, captivating sea views and the gracious hospitality of owner Bledi, it's a must-visit for anyone seeking a remarkable dining experience. Whether you're a seafood enthusiast or simply looking for a picturesque setting by the sea, this restaurant has it all. Don't miss out on this culinary journey; it's a 10/10 experience!

  • 5/5 Hakan Y. 1 year ago on Google
    Perfect atmosphere, delicious and fresh seafood, great service, great view...what more can you ask for...

  • 5/5 Ervin A. 5 years ago on Google
    Good food.Relaxing place.You can eat and go to the beach there.Recommended

  • 5/5 Lorval P. 5 years ago on Google
    🍷🍺🍤

  • 5/5 Hekuran V. 2 years ago on Google
    Great food and lively view. Try ravioli with blueberries. Completely something different... And tastes great too

  • 5/5 Caroline K. 10 months ago on Google
    The pasta and the salads were out of this world,the waiters were so friendly and nothing was too much trouble,I could have sat there all afternoon,the view from the terrace was so beautiful

  • 5/5 Google U. 2 years ago on Google
    The BEST place to go. Awesome sea food and great service at all times. Plus: The absolutely best people in the world! Never experienced such hospitality. Thanks for everything Bledi and Fabio!!! We will make sure to come back one day.

  • 5/5 kris1993d 11 months ago on Google
    Perfect food, service and atmosphere. The food was fresh, and the portions were good. Totally recommend it! 5 🌟

  • 5/5 Top V. 11 months ago on Google
    The best in town, for the view, fresh quality food and the atmosphere that you can feel! Keep up the good work. Cheers

  • 5/5 Aljoscha D. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice setting and very good food! A little more pricy then other restaurants but not too expensive.

  • 1/5 Alma J. 2 years ago on Google
    It is the only restaurant in the world that does not have a menu and the waiter brings to you whatever he wishes and it ahs very salty prices to keep in mind the location and the service. It would have been great if the service was a bit better and the prices a bit lower. There are other places that ofer thevsame food and lower prices and better service.

  • 4/5 Viktorija G. 1 year ago on Google
    Almost all the food was great. We had two salads and 3 sea food dishes. The grilled octopus and shrimps were great and fresh. The squid was a little rubbery and the iceberg salad was ok.

  • 5/5 R M. 1 year ago on Google
    A hidden gen with amazing food at a very reasonable price

  • 1/5 Evis M. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice view but terrible service! They wouldn't serve desert and coffee after confirming we could, saying we have no time, while half of the place was empty! No one apologized and embarrassed us! Terrible and a pity for a restaurant that is quite known! Don't recommend it!

  • 1/5 Dominica B. 1 year ago on Google
    Dont order crab pasta, there is no crab meat at all. Howewer pasta was nice but I can make that at home too. We finished and nobody care about us another 20 minutes, twice said excuse me but no-one looked at us. Waiters were chatting with Albanian customers instead, heard how they laughed all the time. Really poor service

  • 4/5 Rolf M. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful, romantic place to sit and make photos. Crab linguine and shrimpscarpaccio Were fantastic. The fish was too much grilled and dry.

  • 5/5 Mohamed Z. 2 years ago on Google
    food was amazing and very nice view

  • 5/5 Biljana J. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent food! Very nice place, friendly & professional staff. Had a lovely evening there.

  • 3/5 Dorjan D. 2 years ago on Google
    The location deserves 5 star, but the food very disappointing.

  • 5/5 Ljubisha M. 2 years ago on Google
    Perfect place

  • 1/5 Adrian A. 4 years ago on Google
    Horrible experience!Staff rude arrogant and liar Order took 3 hours to complete At the end as pasta with seafood we received pasta with all the waste of the kitchen such as tentacles and clamps and other non edible parts of scampi Do not waste you time and money

  • 5/5 Edwin R. 6 years ago on Google
    It's beautiful place

  • 1/5 6 Ina H. 3 years ago on Google
    Very disappointed!

  • 5/5 Alex B. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food, decent prices. The view is amazing

  • 4/5 DIY S. 4 years ago on Google
    Spectacular view but there remains place for improvement for the food.

  • 1/5 Irma S. 4 years ago on Google
    Overpriced and never keep a reservation for you. Staff is rude and doesn’t make an effort to please the customer.

  • 5/5 Anna T. 4 years ago on Google
    Wonderful place, tasty food and very nice personnel! Highly recommend!

  • 4/5 Hulya O. 5 years ago on Google
    Lovely food.

  • 5/5 Ndrek T. 5 years ago on Google
    Wonderful view Warm family place tasty food

  • 4/5 Endro E. 3 years ago on Google
    Food was good. Expected a bit more. Some things that were on the menu or on the webpage were not available. Service was good. The place also.

  • 3/5 FRIONI L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good restaurant but not excellent in quality. Perhaps because it is October and the fish is not exactly fresh due to the low clientele. Located in a very beautiful place in Durres surrounded by greenery with very beautiful views of the landscape. (Original) Buon ristorante ma non eccellente nella qualità. Forse perché è ottobre ed il pesce non è proprio fresco a causa della scarsa clientela. Collocato in un posto molto bello di Durazzo immerso nel verde con scorci di panorama molto belli.

  • 1/5 aula s. 3 years ago on Google
    I made dinner reservations and when i went there the restaurant was closed , we didnt get any notice from them. We called them twice and they didnt even pick up the phone. Very disappointed

  • 1/5 Alspect A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Warning ! the owner does not respect the prices on the menu and if you point it out he attacks the customer by swearing. The structure is used to having more local customers, stay away! (Original) Attenzione ! il proprietario non rispetta i prezzi sul menù e se glielo fate notare aggredice il cliente prendendolo a parolacce . La struttura è abituata ad avere maggiormente clientela locale , statene alla larga !

  • 4/5 Nicola C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Wonderful view and good food (Original) Panorama stupendo e buon cibo

  • 5/5 Xhesika B. 3 years ago on Google
    Great view, great food.

  • 5/5 Eroll B. 4 years ago on Google
    The pearl of Durres. Over the years I’ve eaten many plates of seafood all over Mediterranean. The fusion of these plates were the most sparky ones. Perfect dinning, great Raki and very decent wine. A must if in 200 km vicinity of Durrës.

  • 5/5 Stefano M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great restaurant !!!! Great Bledi. SUPER (Original) Grande ristorante !!!! Grande Bledi. SUPER

  • 5/5 Neritan M. 5 years ago on Google
    The best and friendly place.

  • 4/5 Milorad L. 5 years ago on Google
    Very nice place... Good food... Mostly seafood

  • 5/5 Aler M. 5 years ago on Google
    Best food and view in town

  • 4/5 Gita M. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful place and delicious food. Fresh fish and excellent flavors (Original) Posto bellissimo e cibo buonissimo. Pesce fresco e ottimi sapori

  • 4/5 Alda H. 5 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place, good service. Beautiful beach coast for playing with kids.

  • 1/5 CANI A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Arrogant staff behaviors, if they do not know you and are not a customer. They do not offer or explain anything, but even when you order them to see you say they are ordered by customers, and you can not order them ... Very bad taste. (Original) Sjellje arrogante e personelit, nese nuk te njohin dhe nuk je klient. Nuk te ofrojne e nuk te shpjegojne asgje, por edhe kur porosit ato qe ti shikon me sy te thone qe jane te porositura nga klientet, dhe ti nuk mund ti porositesh... Shije shume e keqe.

  • 4/5 Evis M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great. (Original) Ottimo.

  • 4/5 Xhina X. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Athinaperisteri (Original) Athinaperisteri

  • 5/5 sokol a. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Clear sea, surrounded by greenery, excellent fish, excellent service ... the super good owner (Original) Mare chiaro,in mezzo al verde,ottimo pesce,servizio eccellente...il proprietario super bravo

  • 5/5 Arber R. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food and service.

  • 5/5 IL M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice clean and quiet little place (Original) Bel posticino pulito e tranquillo

  • 5/5 Aurel M. 4 years ago on Google
    Quiet place!

  • 4/5 Steffi K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The food was really delicious !!! There is fish or pasta with fish here. As well as antipasti. Service was also friendly u we could pay in €. Location on the water, was really nice. (Original) Das Essen war wirklich sehr lecker!!! Es gibt hier Fisch oder Pasta mit Fisch. Sowie Antipasti. Service war auch freundlich u wir konnten in € bezahlen. Lage am Wasser, war echt schön.

  • 4/5 Veikko S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great local beer and beach. Some parts of the bunker on the beach. (Original) Hyvää paikallista olutta ja uimaranta. Muutamia bunkkerin osia rannalla.

  • 4/5 Adrian B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Food quality regular service great view price equal to all three components. (It's worth returning to Charlie Max Marina) (Original) Cilesi ushqimi sherbim i rregullt pamje e mrekullushme çmimi i barabart me te treja komponentet. (Ja vlen te kthehesh prap tek Charlie Max Marina)

  • 5/5 adrian b. 7 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I recently dined at Charlie Max Marina, together with my friend and I must say, it was a remarkable experience! The owner, Bledi, truly knows how to create a welcoming atmosphere. The food was outstanding, and the service was top-notch. I can't recommend this place enough! If you're looking for a memorable dining experience, make sure to visit Charlie Max Marina. You won't be disappointed!


Call +355 67 208 0021 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Late-night food
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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