Gjirokastër is known for its Qifqi baked dish made of rice, egg, and seasonings. The city is also well known for its dairy products, especially its white cheese.
There are a number of well established restaurants in Gjirokastër catering to travellers and the local crowd.
Old town
Fantazia – specializes in pizza and salad, but offers traditional Albanian fare, good views of the city.
Kujtim's – serves a wide variety of Gjirokastrian specialties.
The newly renovated Ãajupi Hotel's Terrace Restaurant,
The Byrek Shop
Muço's Suflaç & Restaurant – Good omelets in the morning
Hajri's Coffee Bar
Sopoti Cafe...
New town
Kufoi's, Pizza Erai
Antigone Fast Food Suflaç,
Suflaç at the Hotel One Restaurant
Modus Cafe – for coffee