This is the menu of Eden by Valza, the rooftop restaurant of Valza Boutique Hotel in Uji i Ftohtë, Vlorë, open every year from 15 May to 15 October.
Seasonal ingredients, local produce, and simple Mediterranean cuisine define our culinary philosophy.
Aperitif Ideal for 2 persons
Artisanal cured prosciutto selection board
1200 Lekë
Carefully aged, cured prosciuttos, prepared using traditional recipes, served with toasted bread and tomato pesto with extra virgin olive oil.
Selected cheeses board
1000 Lekë
A curated selection of local and Mediterranean artisanal cheeses, paired with fresh fruit, dried fruits, and honey.
Mixed Platter
1600 Lekë
A combination of cured meats and cheeses, ideal for sharing.
Starters
Marinated anchovies
800 Lekë
Served with oregano-infused toasted bread, confit cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
Baked white cheese with sesame seeds
500 Lekë
With a golden crust and a soft, melted center, served with seasonal vegetables marinated in olive oil and rosemary.
Smoked eggplant Babaganoush
700 Lekë
Smoked eggplant blended into a smooth, velvety cream with tahini, garlic, and olive oil.
Homemade meatballs
1000 Lekë
Traditional recipe, cooked in a rich sauce, served with French fries.
Salads
Caesar Salad
600 Lekë
Iceberg salad with chicken fillet, crispy bread, Grana cheese, bacon, and Caesar dressing
Greek Salad
600 Lekë
Tomatoes, cucumber, olives, red onion, and feta cheese, dressed with olive oil and fresh oregano.
Caprese Salad
600 Lekë
Fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil pesto.
First Courses
Fresh Vegetable Soup
600 Lekë
Fish Soup
700 Lekë
Spaghettoni with clams and parsley oil
900 Lekë
Slow cooked with garlic and fresh parsley, offering a clean, delicate taste of the sea.
Seafood risotto with bisque (minimum 2 people)
1000 Lekë
Prawns, scampi, squid, and mussels, cooked in a rich, concentrated seafood bisque sauce.
Saffron risotto (minimum 2 people)
900 Lekë
Creamy and aromatic with a hint of coffee powder.
Pasta with lamb ragù and cream cheese
1000 Lekë
Slow-cooked lamb ragù with deep, rich flavors, combined with artisanal cream cheese and lemon.
Bis pasta of the day (for 4 people)
3200 Lekë
Two types of fresh pasta inspired by the chef’s daily creativity, prepared with garden produce and Mediterranean flavors, slow cooked to perfection.
Recommended Wine
Sheshi i Bardhë (white), Belba Winery
2200 Lekë
Fresh and aromatic, with notes of citrus, apple, and white flowers.
Puls i Artë (white), Pupa Winery
2200 Lekë
Straw colored, greenish reflection with dry harmonious taste
Pamid Rose, Caco Winery
2200 Lekë
Local wine, fresh and dry, with delicate fruity aromas.
Serina e Kuqe, Pupa Winery
4800 Lekë
Serina is an indigenous Albanian wine with a rich character, notes of black cherry, and a spicy aroma.
Mains
Seafood
Grilled Octopus
1400 Lekë
Slow-cooked and grilled, served with chickpea hummus, green peppers, and fish sauce.
Baked Sea Bream
1400 Lekë
Served with purple potato cream, champignon mushrooms, and a delicate beurre blanc sauce.
Venetian Seafood Fritto Misto
1450 Lekë
A selection of lightly fried seafood served with tartar sauce.
From the Land
Tender Pork Medallions
1100 Lekë
Slow-cooked pork medallions with crunchy cocoa and dried fruits, served with seasonal vegetables in its own sauce.
Beef Tagliata
1600 Lekë
Perfectly cooked beef, served with green pepper sauce, potato millefeuille, and spinach.
Black Angus Fillet
2500 Lekë
Served with seasonal vegetables in its own sauce.
Recommended Wine
Chardonnay e Bardhë (White), Belba Winery
2200 Lekë
Golden in color, well-structured, based on classic Chardonnay characteristics.
Lyhnid e Bardhë (White), Caco Winery
2200 Lekë
Aromatic blend with Muscat, Riesling, and Tokaj grapes, cultivated near Lake Ohrid.
Vlosh Rose, Balaj Winery
2400 Lekë
Light-bodied rosé with a pale pink color and delicate red fruit notes.
Dodona e Kuqe (Red), Pupa Winery
2400 Lekë
Rich and balanced wine with deep dark fruit notes and smooth structure.
Harmony (Red), Caco Winery
3000 Lekë
Deep and complex wine with a strong aromatic character.
Mavrud (Red), Vreshtii Pashait Winery
4000 Lekë
Full-bodied structured wine with dark fruit aromas and intense depth.
Side Dishes
French Fries
400 Lekë
Oven-Roasted Potatoes
400 Lekë
Grilled Vegetables
400 Lekë
Kids Menu
Kids’ Pasta
500 Lekë
with Tomato Sauce
Pasta with ragu
600 Lekë
Grilled Chicken Breast
700 Lekë
with French fries
Desserts
Classic tiramisu
500 Lekë
with espresso and mascarpone cream
Cheesecake with fruits
500 Lekë
Fresh lemon sorbet
300 Lekë
with citrus notes from the region
Desserts are complemented by Shiraz Velvet, a semi-sweet wine with a smooth and velvety finish that enhances the sweetness of each dessert.
Shiraz Velvet 2400 Lekë
Semi-Sweet Wine with velvety texture
Spritz
Aperol / Limoncello / Hugo / Campari
650 Lekë
Martini
Gin / Vodka
800 Lekë
Cocktail
Lavander Sky
800 Lekë
(Gin, Lemon, Lavander)
Caipirinha
800 Lekë
(Cachaca, Sugar, Lime)
Raki Rebel
700 Lekë
(Raki, Sour cherry, Tonic)
Local Beer
Korca 0,33
250 Lekë
Gjirokastra 0,5
400 Lekë
Local IPA
400 Lekë
Imported Beer
Paulaner (Wheat / Lager)
500 Lekë
Non Alcoholic
Cola (Normal / Zero)
200 Lekë
Fanta (Orange / Exotic)
200 Lekë
Soda (Lemon / Orange)
200 Lekë
Ice Tea (peach, lemon)
200 Lekë
Water 0.5
100 Lekë
Water 0.75 l
250 Lekë
Lime Berry Breeze
400 Lekë
Local Wine
1 Glass of Wine
400 Lekë
1 liter of wine
1400 Lekë
Prosecco
1 Glass Prosecco
500 Lekë
*Please inform our staff of any food allergies.