Taste Albania

Food & Vendors

Experience the rich flavors of Albanian cuisine. From savory byrek to sweet baklava, discover authentic dishes prepared by our community's finest cooks.

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Signature Albanian Dishes

These iconic dishes represent the heart of Albanian cuisine. Make sure to try them all during the festival!

Byrek

Flaky phyllo pastry filled with cheese, spinach, or meat. A staple of Albanian cuisine.

Tavë Kosi

The national dish of Albania - tender lamb baked with rice in a creamy yogurt and egg sauce.

Bakllava

Baklava

Layers of crispy phyllo dough filled with walnuts and soaked in sweet honey syrup.

Qofte

Seasoned grilled meatballs made with lamb or beef, served with fresh salad and bread.

Albanian Food Culture

Albanian cuisine reflects our rich history, blending Mediterranean, Ottoman, and Balkan influences into something uniquely our own. Food is central to Albanian hospitality—sharing a meal is how we show love, build community, and honor our guests.

At Besa Festival, our food vendors are more than cooks—they're keepers of family traditions, using recipes passed down through generations. Every dish tells a story of home.

Food Court

Our Vendors

Meet the talented cooks and vendors bringing authentic Albanian flavors to the festival.

Nëna's Kitchen

Traditional Home Cooking

Family recipes passed down through generations. Try their famous tavë kosi and fërgesë.

Food Court A1

Try: Tavë Kosi

Byrek House

Fresh Baked Byrek

Watch expert bakers prepare fresh byrek throughout the day. Choose from cheese, spinach, or meat fillings.

Food Court A2

Try: Cheese Byrek

Shkodra Grill

Grilled Meats

Authentic northern Albanian grilled specialties including qofte, qebapa, and mixed grill platters.

Food Court B1

Try: Mixed Grill Platter

Sweet Tirana

Desserts & Sweets

Traditional Albanian desserts including baklava, trilece, and revani. Perfect ending to your meal.

Food Court B2

Try: Trilece

Café Kosova

Coffee & Drinks

Traditional Albanian coffee prepared the authentic way, plus raki, boza, and fresh juices.

Food Court C1

Try: Turkish Coffee

Korçë Brewery

Albanian Beer

Serving Korçë beer and Birra Tirana - Albania's finest brews. Also featuring homemade raki.

Food Court C2

Try: Korçë Pilsner

Dietary Information

Vegetarian Options

Cheese byrek, spinach pies, salads, and vegetable dishes available at most vendors.

Halal

All meat served at the festival is halal certified, following Islamic dietary guidelines.

Gluten-Free

Limited gluten-free options available. Ask vendors about specific ingredients.