Perla - Vau i Dejes

Bar Perla, SH25, Albania
$$$ Restaurant
(52 Reviews)
Price Range ALL 1,000–1,500

Perla - Vau i Dejes is a lakeside restaurant tucked along SH25 in Albania, offering a calm retreat for diners seeking a meal framed by water and forest. The setting is its defining feature: tables arranged with views across a tranquil lake, shaded by trees and sometimes nestled within private gazebos that invite a slow, contemplative lunch or dinner. It’s a spot that suits those looking to unwind in nature while enjoying a carefully prepared meal.

The cuisine leans toward Italian-inspired dishes with a Balkan touch, crafted with attention to fresh ingredients rather than elaborate presentation. Local favorites include hearty oven-baked potatoes with cream and well-grilled meats like tagliata or fish, reflecting a kitchen confident in balancing simplicity and flavor. The house wine tends to complement the food well, offering a relaxed yet elevated dining experience. While the menu is not extensive, options like Kolac OD Pomorandze (orange cake) and savory pies like Pecenje or Pita Sa Zeljem add a homely, regional flavor that complements the main courses.

Service here is informal but attentive, often feeling more personal than rushed. Locals and visitors alike appreciate the friendly, helpful staff who manage to keep the atmosphere peaceful even as the place fills up, particularly in pleasant weather. Because the restaurant is popular with both locals and travelers, making a reservation is wise, especially for weekend evenings or around sunset when the views become even more striking.

Perla is best for those who want to combine a scenic outdoor meal with regional cuisine that values substance over flash. It fits well with a day trip exploring the surrounding forests or a stopover after camping nearby. The mix of the natural setting and the comforting, well-executed dishes makes it a go-to if you’re after a pause from the ordinary rhythms of travel or a relaxed meal with a lakefront backdrop.

Highlights
Great coffee
Great dessert
Great tea selection
Popular for
Solo dining
What they serve
Alcohol
Beer
Coffee
Quick bite
Spirits
Wine
Best for
Lunch
Dessert
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Parking

Openings Hours

Checking

Monday

07:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Tuesday

07:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Wednesday

07:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Thursday

07:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Friday

07:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Saturday

07:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Sunday

07:00 AM - 11:00 PM

52 Reviews
Zsófia Faller

05 Jan 2026

A hidden gem. The food is very tasty. Not everything is on the menu, but look, it's okay. You can eat delicious food at a very good price. For us, it was a bit unsalted, but this can be easily helped. I definitely recommend it! (I missed the menu, so I took a photo of it. So maybe more people will come in.)

Ludmir Molla

27 Dec 2025

Beautiful spot with a stunning lake view, surrounded by forest. Peaceful, scenic, and perfect for a relaxing meal in nature

Julia Moore

04 Dec 2025

My boyfriend and I were staying at a campsite nearby and decided to come here for dinner. We weren’t sure what to expect, but were very pleasantly surprised. The waiter greeted us kindly and we sat under one of the private gazebos overlooking the lake. The pasta with tomato basil sauce was delicious, as was the house wine. The chocolate soufflé dessert was also a hit. To top it off, everything was very affordable. We practiced our limited Albanian, which was appreciated by the waitstaff. The views of the lake and sunset were gorgeous. Just make sure to bring bug repellent if you want to keep enjoying after the sun goes down. Faleminderit!

Tobias

14 Nov 2025

Upscale place with very good Italianate food, great service, big garden at the lake shore, and beautiful views. We really liked our food there. The oven baked potatoes with cream are highly recommended, as is the fabulous tagliata (thinly sliced lightly grilled lean beef). Our waiter was really friendly and very efficient. The place seems to quickly fill up, so I recommend to reserve a table - you might even score a rather private and incredibly scenic table in one of the single table pavilions right at the lake shore.

Brid spear

21 Oct 2025

I have traveled extensively in the Balkan states and I think that this is by far the best restaurant I have neaten at. The restaurant itself is beautiful with a lovely lake view. The staff were welcoming, friendly and professional. The food was incredible. Someone in the kitchen clearly understands Italian cooking and the grilled fish that my husband chose was cooked to perfection. The house red wine was delicious and I was surprised about how affordable our entire meal was. We loved the experience so much that we are returning tonight

Melina

13 Oct 2025

Food and service were good. It was surprisingly cheap for the style of the location. The reason I would recommend that place to everyone who passes is the VIEW. We had dinner during sunset and it was really beautiful.

はふさ

28 Sep 2025

Hidden gem STOP HERE even if it’s just for a snack and drinks Views are insane!! Quiet and not over populated Slow service but this allows you to take in the views Small menu- you can really taste the freshness in the food

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