The story
Pasta e Vino sits on Rruga At Gjergj Fishta in Shkodër, a city in northern Albania with a long tradition of hospitality and a quietly growing food scene. The restaurant's name speaks plainly to its focus — pasta and wine — and that straightforwardness appears to be part of its appeal.
In the 2026 edition of the Gambero Rosso guide, Pasta e Vino earned 2 Forks, a distinction that places it among the most carefully evaluated restaurants in the region. Gambero Rosso is one of Italy's most authoritative food and wine guides, and its reach into the Albanian dining landscape signals just how seriously this restaurant is taken beyond local circles.
Details from the restaurant itself are limited here, but the Gambero Rosso recognition is a reliable indicator of consistent quality — in the kitchen, on the plate, and in the glass. For anyone traveling through Shkodër or based in the city, Pasta e Vino represents a dining address that has earned its place on a discerning map.
Recognition