Mullixhiu
Albania
Mullixhiu in Tirana reinterprets historic Albanian cooking through seasonal produce sourced locally. Chef Bledar Kola's restaurant takes its name from the miller, with an on-site stone mill connecting the kitchen's bread-making to the grain itself. Its address on Lasgush Poradeci Boulevard places it beside the city's park and artificial lake. Guests can choose à la carte dishes, a set lunch or the evening Metamorphosis tasting menu. Albanian wines accompany a kitchen interested in the country's culinary inheritance and the ingredients available now. The approach draws on tradition without fixing the meal to an unchanging selection, allowing local produce and contemporary technique to shape each menu.