Try The Best Pasta in Tirana
When you’re searching for authentic pasta in Tirana, Artigiano offers a dining experience that captures the essence of Italian tradition. Our handmade pasta restaurant combines generations-old Italian techniques with the finest ingredients to create what locals and visitors consistently call the best pasta Tirana has to offer.
Craving authentic Italian pasta in Tirana? Artigiano invites you on a culinary adventure that captures the soul of Italy’s trattorias. Our handmade pasta represents centuries of Italian heritage combined with premium ingredients, delivering an extraordinary dining experience in Albania’s vibrant capital.
We opened in 2013 with a simple mission: to master the craft of authentic pasta making while honoring time-tested Italian traditions. Over the past decade, we’ve served the Tirana community from our two unique locations, where every dish celebrates the art and passion behind real Italian cooking.
Handmade Fresh Pasta Daily
We prepare our pasta entirely from scratch following traditional Italian techniques handed down through generations. Using Italian “00” flour and farm-fresh eggs, we knead the dough by hand until achieving that signature silky texture. Fresh pasta in Tirana crafted this way offers a delicate tenderness and authentic flavor impossible to replicate with dried alternatives.
Traditional Italian Techniques
Crafting artisanal pasta in Tirana demands dedication to techniques Italian grandmothers have refined across generations. Our pasta makers train extensively in genuine Italian methodology, mastering the delicate touch required for rolling dough to ideal thickness, applying proper pressure when shaping ravioli, and understanding precise cooking times for each pasta variety.
Premium Italian Ingredients
Authentic Italian pasta at Artigiano means unwavering commitment to quality from start to finish. Our flour arrives directly from Italy, premium “00” grade trusted by Italian pasta artisans for countless generations. We source Parmigiano-Reggiano aged no less than 24 months, DOP-certified San Marzano tomatoes, and extra virgin olive oil pressed from Italian olive groves.
House-Made Sauces from Scratch
At our restaurant, fresh preparation extends beyond the pasta itself every sauce receives the same dedicated craftsmanship. Our tomato-based sauces develop profound, concentrated flavors through patient simmering. Fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic, and aged Parmigiano transform into vibrant pesto daily. Our ragù honors traditional Bolognese preparation, gently braising premium meats with aromatic vegetables and fine wine.
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Hours
Monday - Saturday: 11:30 AM - 12:00 AM Sunday: 11:30 AM - 11:30 PM
Our Italian Pasta Selection
Our menu honors both timeless Italian pasta classics and inspired seasonal creations. While many Italian restaurants in Tirana offer spaghetti carbonara, ours adheres faithfully to Roman tradition – no cream in sight, just perfectly emulsified eggs, Pecorino Romano, guanciale, and cracked black pepper forming a luxuriously silky coating.
Alongside beloved classics, we present evolving specials highlighting peak seasonal ingredients and diverse Italian regional styles. Our tagliatelle al ragù marries tender slow-cooked meat sauce with ribbon pasta designed to capture maximum flavor. Fresh seafood linguine unites the day’s catch with garlic, crisp white wine, and a whisper of chili heat.
Vegetarian diners discover abundant satisfying options, from pasta primavera brimming with seasonal market vegetables to pesto genovese fragrant with just-picked basil. Our truffle pappardelle features broad pasta ribbons enhanced by earthy mushrooms and aromatic truffle essence. Each menu selection demonstrates our unwavering dedication to genuine Italian pasta excellence.
Casarecce arrabbiata with sausage - 7.7 €
Short pasta with homemade veal sausage, and spicy napoli tomato sauce.
Tagliatelle alfredo - 8.1 €
Homemade tagliatelle with chicken breast, champignon mushrooms, spinach and white alfredo sauce
Pappardelle with veal fillet - 4.6 €
Pappardelle with fresh veal fillet, wild porcini mushrooms and grana cheese
Pasta trio - 18.5 €
3 Different kinds of pasta for 2 people: - Truffle ravioli; - tagliatelle alfredo with chicken and mushrooms; - Casarecce arrabbiata with sausage
Ravioli Roma *New - 8.0 €
Homemade raviolis filled with cheese cream, in a red romesco sauce (with tomatoes and baked red peppers) topped with mozzarella burrata.
Truffle ravioli - 8.1 €
Homemade ravioli filled with ricotta & spinach, creamy truffle sauce
Tagliolini with nero di sepia *New - 9.2 €
Homemade squid ink tagliolini with shrimps, red salmon haviar and sea sauce
Paccheri with shrimps and pistachio *New - 10.1 €
Homemade tagliatelle with chicken breast, champignon mushrooms, spinach and white alfredo sauce
Seafood linguine - 12.3 €
Linguine with shrimps, calamari, octopus, mussels and cherry tomatoes
Discover Why We're Among Tirana's Finest Dining Destinations—Reserve Today
Whether it’s date night, friends gathering, or a business meeting, secure your spot at Artigiano Blloku and enjoy an evening filled with crafted flavors and attentive service in the heart of Tirana’s most vibrant district.
Sofia Beqiri
Local Guide · 127 reviews · 450 photos
3 months ago
DinnerALL 1,500–2,000
We tried the tagliatelle al ragù and it was absolutely incredible. My Italian friend said it reminded her of her grandmother’s cooking back in Bologna. If you’re looking for authentic pasta in Tirana, this is the place.
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Arben Kastrati
45 reviews · 89 photos
a month ago
DinnerALL 1,500–2,000
I’ve been to many Italian restaurants during my travels, and Artigiano’s handmade pasta is right up there with the best. The carbonara was perfection creamy, rich, and not a drop of cream in sight like it should be. Worth every visit.
Food: 5/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Leda Hoxha
Local Guide · 203 reviews · 312 photos
7 months ago
Dine inLunchALL 1,500–2,000
Came here on a friend’s recommendation and now I understand why everyone raves about it. The ravioli was so delicate and fresh – you can really taste the difference when pasta is made by hand. Already planning my next dinner here!
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
