How do I reserve a table?

Book instantly online via SeatMe (linked on this page) or call +355 68 903 0854 / WhatsApp us. Weekend dinners book up fast.

Is this the same restaurant as Markata Chateau Linza?

Same family, different location and experience. Pazari i Ri is the original 1990s flagship — buzzing, market-style, walk-in friendly. Chateau Linza is the refined resort sister with panoramic Tirana views.

Can I pick my own fish?

Yes — that is the heart of the Markata experience. The daily catch is displayed on ice; pick your fish, it is weighed in front of you, then cooked to your preference.

Do you accept credit cards?

Yes — Visa, Mastercard and contactless payments are accepted alongside cash.

Are children welcome?

Absolutely. We are a family restaurant with a kids menu and high chairs.

Do you have vegetarian options?

Yes — fresh salads, hand-rolled pastas, grilled vegetables and vegetarian risotti are on the menu.

What time do you close?

We are open every day 12:00–22:00 (kitchen closes at 21:45). Holiday hours extend to 23:00.

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Markata e Peshkut Ylli — Pazari i Ri

Name: Markata e Peshkut Ylli — Pazari i Ri
Address: Rruga Shemsi Haka, Pazari i Ri (Sheshi Avni Rustemi), Tirana 1001, Tirana, Albania
Telephone: +355689030854
Price range: $$$
Rating: 3.9

The original 1990s Pazari i Ri seafood institution — daily-caught fish, Albanian market energy and sea-to-table Mediterranean cooking in the heart of Tirana.

3.9 (658 reviews) Rruga Shemsi Haka, Pazari i Ri (Sheshi Avni Rustemi), Tirana 1001$$$ Open Now

About this place

Born in the early 1990s in the heart of Tirana's historic New Bazaar, Markata e Peshkut Ylli is the original chapter of one of Albania's most respected seafood families. Here the freshest Adriatic and Ionian catch is displayed daily on ice, chosen by guests and cooked simply — grilled, salt-baked, fried whole, or turned into hand-rolled pasta and risotti. The Pazari i Ri address is buzzing, market-style and unmistakably Tirana: locals at the counter, families at the long tables, plates of frittura mista shared with cold Albanian white wine. Delivery is available across Tirana via Wolt.

About the restaurant

The flagship Pazari i Ri location is the place where the entire Markata e Peshkut brand was born. Since the early '90s, founder Ylli has built a sea-to-table reputation rooted in one simple promise: peshku më i freskët në Tiranë (the freshest fish in Tirana). Walk in, pick your fish from the ice, sit down and let the kitchen do the rest.

Mon–Sun 12:00–22:00 · Holidays 12:00–23:00

Fresh fishDaily catchSea-to-tableFamily-styleWolt deliveryPazari i RiOriginal locationMediterraneanGroup friendlyWalk-ins welcome

Signature dishes

House specialities the kitchen is known for.

Peshk i Pjekur në Skarë

Daily price / kg

Whole sea bass or orata grilled over charcoal — served with olive oil, lemon and grilled vegetables.

Frittura Mista Pazari

ALL 1,500

The house mixed fry — anchovies, calamari, prawns and whitebait. Crispy, salty, perfect with white wine.

Midhje Sote

ALL 800

Albanian Butrint mussels sautéed in white wine, garlic and parsley — a cult favourite.

Risotto Frutti di Mare

ALL 1,600

Slow-cooked Carnaroli rice loaded with shrimp, mussels and calamari.

Linguine Vongole

ALL 1,500

Hand-rolled linguine with fresh Albanian clams, garlic, white wine and parsley.

Sallata e Ftohtë me Fruta Deti

ALL 1,100

Cold seafood salad — octopus, shrimp, mussels, olive oil and lemon.

Fresh seafood — sea to table

Markata e Peshkut Ylli runs its own daily fish display, supplied directly by Durrës, Shëngjin and Vlora fishermen. Branzino, orata, dentice, levrek, koce, sardele, calamari, gambero rosso, vongole and seasonal oysters are weighed in front of the guest and cooked to order. This 'market-to-table' theatre is the heartbeat of the Pazari i Ri location and the reason locals have been coming for thirty years.

Why visit

1The original Markata e Peshkut — born here in the early 1990s
2Walk-in fish market: pick your fish from the ice display before it is cooked
3Inside historic Pazari i Ri — Tirana's most authentic food district
4Family-style portions perfect for sharing with friends
5Order delivery across Tirana on Wolt
6Book instantly online via SeatMe

Restaurant highlights

Original 1990s flagship of the Markata e Peshkut brand

Daily fish display — pick your fish, weighed before cooking

Hand-rolled pasta and risotti from the kitchen

Wolt delivery across Tirana

Instant reservations via SeatMe

Lively Pazari i Ri market atmosphere

Customer experience

“658+ reviews and three decades of locals call the Pazari i Ri location the most authentic seafood address in Tirana. Reviewers consistently mention the freshness of the daily catch, generous family-style portions and the lively market atmosphere — a complete contrast to the polished resort feel of the Chateau Linza sister restaurant.”

Dining experience

Lively, market-style and unmistakably Tirana. Expect long lunches with friends, plates landing in the centre of the table for sharing, the clatter of espresso cups and at least one round of homemade rakia at the end. Best enjoyed weekday lunchtimes or busy Saturday evenings — book ahead via SeatMe for both.

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Restaurant Interior

Restaurant Exterior

Fish Market

Fresh Fish Display

Grilled Fish

Seafood Dishes

Traditional Dishes

Family Dining

Signature Plates

Amenities & features

Reservations

Walk-ins welcome

Card payment

Cash

Outdoor seating

Air conditioning

Free WiFi

Wheelchair accessible

Family friendly

Group bookings

Wolt delivery

Takeaway

Kids menu

Vegetarian options

Wine list

Live cooking

Nearby attractions

Worth exploring within walking or short driving distance.

Pazari i Ri (New Bazaar)

50 m

Vibrant Albanian food market — the colourful soul of Tirana.

Et'hem Bey Mosque

600 m

Ottoman-era mosque with frescoed interiors on Skanderbeg Square.

Skanderbeg Square

700 m

Tirana's central plaza with the National History Museum.

Bunk'Art 2

750 m

Cold-War surveillance bunker turned secret-police museum.

Blloku District

1.4 km

Tirana's buzzing café and nightlife quarter.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Order across Tirana via Wolt — tap the orange "Order on Wolt" button on this page.

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