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Serves meat, vegan options available. Family-run Alpine restaurant in Theth serving traditional Albanian cuisine prepared with local and seasonal ingredients. Clearly identified vegetarian and vegan options are available, alongside meat dishes and a selection of Albanian wines. Formerly known as Villa Gjeçaj. Open Mon-Sun 12:30pm-4:00pm, 6:00pm-9:30pm.
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- Outdoor seating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 27 Sep 2026 by Gjecaj
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Added by ultraviolet.gomez on 06 Nov 2023
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24 Reviews
First Review by jmoney
kizzieproctor
Points +56
So many options - Edit
The best vegan food we have had in Albania. Very accommodating, delicious and fresh food.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-09-20
Gjecaj
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. Hearing that this was the best vegan food you enjoyed in Albania means a great deal to our family and team. We are delighted that you appreciated the variety, freshness and care in our dishes. We hope to welcome you back to Gjeçaj on another journey through Theth!
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Inverno
Points +211
Amazing - Edit
Very good food, the scenery is incredible and the waiter Mario was very Kind and helped uns find the vegan options. Highly reccomended
Read moreGjecaj
Thank you very much for your kind review. We are delighted that you enjoyed the food and the scenery, and especially that Mario helped you find the vegan options. We will be sure to share your kind words with him. We hope to welcome you back to Gjeçaj!
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engu523
Points +132
Best food in Theth - Edit
The best food in Theth! Highly recommend! Friendly staff, wonderful service and lovely views! Ate here two days in a row ✨️
Read morePros: Food, Staff, Views
Gjecaj
Thank you for visiting us twice and for sharing such a wonderful review. We are very happy that you enjoyed the food, the service and the views. It was a pleasure welcoming you, and we hope to see you again on your next visit to Theth!
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LotteF
Points +26
Best vegan food I had in Albania - Edit
Went here both of the nights I spent in Teth. Food was amazing, the restaurant’s garden is stunning and our waiter Mario was very accommodating and could show all of the vegan dishes they had. Would absolutely recommend if you spend time in Teth! I ate stuffed eggplants, peppers, grilled veggies, potatoes and beans, best vegan traditional food I had in my 2 weeks in Albania.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-08-17
Pros: Best stuffed eggplants, Amazing atmosphere, Staff was very nice
Gjecaj
Thank you for this wonderful review and for choosing to dine with us on both nights of your stay in Theth. We are delighted that you especially enjoyed the stuffed eggplants and our traditional vegan dishes. Mario will be very happy to hear your kind words. We hope to welcome you back one day!
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Happysoiboi
Points +1266
Amazing!!!!!! - Edit
Absolutely delicious. The best food I've had in all of the Balkans so far. The beans and the stuffed eggplant are amaZing. I'll only eat here the whole time I'm in theth. Bonus cute cat who loves a cuddle.
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kama1200
Points +932
Beautiful place - Edit
Lovely restaurant with a beautiful garden. There were a few vegan options available such as veg soup, bean stew, stuffed peppers and aubergines, roasted potatoes and roasted veg. The staff is very nice, speaks great English and understands what vegan is!
Read morepoints for three little cats playing in the garden
Gjecaj
Thank you for your thoughtful review. We are very pleased that you enjoyed the garden and our traditional vegan options, and that our team could guide you confidently. The three little cats will also appreciate their special mention! We hope to welcome you back to Gjeçaj.
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DennisLvx
Points +35
Lovely Albanian Family Restaurant - Edit
A nice, cosy restaurant in the beatiful village of Theth. The family restaurant serves traditional Albanian food and it tastes very good. The staff is very friendly, welcoming and always happy for a chat with their customers. They offer vegetarian and vegan dishes like stuffed peppers, beans, potatoes, bean soup, salads... Must go in Theth!
Read moreGjecaj
Thank you for your warm and thoughtful review. As a family-run restaurant, it means a great deal to us that you felt welcomed and enjoyed both our traditional Albanian food and vegan dishes. We hope to share another meal and conversation with you whenever you return to Theth!
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WouterVDP
Points +34
Goed aangepast - Edit
Kaart heeft verschillende veggie en vegan opties. Gerechten met kaas kunnen zonder kaas worden gemaakt. Vriendelijke, leuke ober die ook merkt dat er dagelijks veel veggie’s langskomen waaraan ze telkens een goed aanbod proberen te geven.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-06-12
Gjecaj
Hartelijk dank voor uw mooie en eerlijke beoordeling. We zijn blij dat u onze vegetarische en veganistische mogelijkheden, de flexibiliteit van onze keuken en de vriendelijke bediening waardeerde. We werken zoveel mogelijk met verse seizoensgroenten en blijven ons veganistische aanbod verbeteren. Graag tot een volgende keer in Theth!
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LauraValkonen
Points +52
Best vegan options in Theth! - Edit
I ate the best meal that I had in Albania at this guesthouse. This included traditional Albanian food: stuffed eggplant, roasted potatoes and veggies and baked beans. Simple but delicious! Helpful and kind staff. I would give five stars if HappyCow would allow it for a non-vegan restaurant.
Read morePros: Variety of dishes, Kind and helpful staff, Outdoor seating with views to mountains
Cons: Non
Gjecaj
Thank you for such a generous review. We are delighted that your meal at Gjeçaj was one of the highlights of your time in Albania and that you enjoyed our stuffed eggplant, baked beans, roasted potatoes and seasonal vegetables. Your kind words about our team and vegan options mean a great deal to us. We hope to welcome you back to Theth!
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TMNTxavax
Points +84
Updated menu - Edit
the menu is different from previous posts. Options are stuffed aubergine, roasted potatoes (ask for no cheese) and vegetable soup. They're all really nicely seasoned and its the best stuffed aubergine i had in Albania and its pretty much all i could eat most places. The stuffed peppers have dairy and meat in on the menu now.
Read moreThe service from foh is really pro here
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dgproff
Points +951
Fantastic restaurant! - Edit
Recommended via Happy Cow for vegetarian/vegan options. This restaurant did not disappoint! We overheard other customers asking for meat-free, so I guess that it has a reputation for such. We shared the beans, roasted potatoes and roasted vegetables. They were all fantastic! Our waiter was nice, spoke good English. We came early (1800),and it was busy. By 1900, all the tables were full. Being on a rainy Wednesday night, I did not expect that. They take reservations, which may be a good idea. Prices were very reasonable!
Read morePros: Great food!, Friendly staff, Good prices
Cons: Parked at bottom of the hill, walked up., Restaurant fills up
Gjecaj
Thank you for your detailed and generous review. We are very happy that HappyCow helped you discover us and that you enjoyed the beans, roasted potatoes and vegetables. We also appreciate your kind words about our service and prices. Thank you for sharing the photos, and we hope to welcome you back to Gjeçaj on another visit to Theth!
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Gioele12
Points +688
Cibo ottimo e servizio eccellente - Edit
Cibo tipico davvero buono servito in un giardino con vista monti ad un prezzo contenutissimo.
Read moreIl servizio è stato perfetto!
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Duurzaamlevenro
Points +216
Fantastic vegan options - Edit
The food was amazing! Especially the fried eggplant and beans were amazing. We had a table full of food with 2 persona for only 24 euros. The staff is really friendly and speak English very well.
Read moreVery cute place also.
Pros: Fantastic food, Local ingredients, Friendly staff
Cons: Is not entirely vegan, Serves veal
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kateja
Points +47
So yum and so cute - Edit
Really cute place, really lovely staff, delicious food. Complimentary water and bread and the drinks are cheap too. And there are are a small family of friendly cats hanging around to cuddle after you eat!
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RodHorlock
Points +127
Fantastic food & service... - Edit
The vegetarian & vegan selection was so good! As wad the service!
Read moreFree spring water and you can pay by card...
10 out of 10... 👏👏👏
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EmmaIves
Points +44
Delicious! - Edit
Great at catering for vegans. Let us know what was in everything. Super tasty with lots of options.
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Sippzich
Points +122
Very delicious - Edit
Beautiful Place above the Main street With very delicious vegan options. The waiter Mario was very friendly. We had a good time Here.
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BryceGage
Points +34
Pleasantly surprised - Edit
I didn’t expect to find any vegan food in Theth so I was more than happy.
Read morePros: Good food, Fairly priced, Nice atmosphere
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Phips
Points +1024
Beautiful spot with nice stuff and tasty food - Edit
We were able to order vegan side dishes and shared them in a "tapas"-way, which was really nice and tasty! As Albanian food isn't the most vegan-friendly, we were happy to find this one!
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MiraCohen
Points +65
Delicious, authentic food - Edit
Our dinner was amazing! The seating outside was lovely. Got the stuffed eggplant and capsicum (the waitress offered half and half instead of just one of them), as well as a cabbage salad which was a special of the day. The free bread was great too!
Read morePros: Stuffed eggplant , Outdoor seating
Cons: Food temp
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piendewild
Points +173
Amazing Albanian Food - Edit
We had a beautiful diner at Villa Gjeçal. The stuffed Eggplant and Jumbo beans tasted really good, very flavorful. You can also order potatoes en grilled vegetables on the side. Bread and water you get for free. The staff was very friendly and helpful. All together a great dining experience in the Albanian Alpes!
Read morePros: Great view, Good prices, Friendly staff
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Veru
Points +16
Best food I had in Albania - Edit
I recommend baked jumbo beans and filled eggplant.
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thesunrisedreamers
Points +2247
Amazing Traditional Albanian food! - Edit
Amazing restaurant with a guesthouse. Easy to find from Theth centre and the service was amazing! We ate here twice during our stay in Theth as there's multiple vegan options!
Read moreMe and my partner tried the
- Stuffed Peppers (with rice)
- Home grown beans (so good!)
- Creamed Vegetable Soup (blended veg, no milk)
- Stuffed Aubergine (tomato stuffed)
With complimentary bread and oil dips :)
They also offer fruit but its off-menu.
The food here was tasty but the location and service made this restaurant amazing!!
(for other vegans who might find this review, we also ate cheese-less pizza at the pizzeria in Theth and found veggie options at the restaurants above the Blue Eye)
Pros: The service was extra good, The outside seating is lovely
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jmoney
Points +106
Delicious vegan options - Edit
Reasonably priced compared to other restaurants in Theth city center. I got the beans (truly so delicious, I wish I could get the recipe to make at home), the soup which was pretty decent, and bread with olive oil to dip comes with the meal. Good portions, I was full with the soup and beans. They also had stuffed peppers or eggplant that sounded good and could make a vegan salad. Staff is very friendly and the seating area is absolutely beautiful!!
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