Era Blloku

Traditional Albanian — meze, traditional specialities, pasta, risotto & grilled meats in Blloku

Address: Rr. Ismail Qemali, p. 13/2, Tiranë, Shqipëri
Phone: +355 69 40 66 662
Hours: Order-taking 11:00 AM – 11:59 PM (per the official menu PDF)

Menu prices: 180–2500 · £££ · Median main: 890 · 88/88 with a published price

Traditional Albanian — meze, traditional specialities, pasta, risotto & grilled meats

Appetizers & Meze

• "CHILDHOOD" FLATBREAD — 490ALL

  Flatbread (bashamaja) of thick mashed whole grain plus bran, topped with cottage cheese mixed with pieces of sheep feta cheese & fresh butter
• CRUNCHY CORNBREAD WITH AYRAN AND GOAT CHEESE — 470ALL

  Cornbread baked with fresh butter, dunked in ayran and covered with seasoned goat feta cheese & pesto genovese
• BRICK BAKED FLATBREAD — 450ALL

  Served with olive and dried tomato pâté; extra virgin olive oil, rosemary, garlic and rock salt
• FLAT PANCAKES "MADE IN KORÇA" — 640ALL

  Pancakes baked in flagstone, white feta cheese pieces, boiled garlic and fresh butter
• BAKED COURGETTES WITH TZAZIKI SAUCE — 570ALL

  Oven-baked courgettes with garlic and turmeric; seasoned with decanted yoghurt, cucumber slices, peppermint and extra virgin olive oil, served with toasted bread
• SUMMER CURD DIP — 590ALL

  Based on the old 'Tirona' tradition; peppers scorched in flames, sweet curd, white sheep cheese, heart-shaped tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, parsley
• ZUCCHINI CROQUETTES FRESHENED UP WITH MINT SAUCE — 620ALL

  Zucchini, eggs, white sheep's cheese, mozzarella, heart-shaped tomatoes, breadcrumbs, onions, dill; served with a fresh yogurt sauce
• GOLDEN CRISPY CHEESE WITH SESAME & ORGANIC HONEY — 620ALL

  Sheep feta cheese wrapped in thin filo dough fried until golden and crispy, sesame and organic wildflower honey. Recommended for 2 people
• ROASTED PEPPERS, SEASONED WITH APPLE VINEGAR — 520ALL

  Albanian roasted 'kapi' peppers seasoned with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, oregano, and organic apple vinegar
• COLD APPETIZER WITH SEASONED ROASTED VEGETABLES — 600ALL

  Eggplants, courgettes, peppers and cherry tomatoes; fresh basil and marinade with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, and balsamic vinegar
• MEZE WITH BUTTER BEANS — 580ALL

  Big beans from Devoll region, onions, tomato hearts, oregano, extra virgin olive oil. Recommended for 2 people
• OVEN-BAKED SPICY CHEESE — 590ALL

  Oven-baked aged sheep's cheese with colorful peppers, tomatoes, chili flakes, thyme, fresh oregano, basil, Berat olives, and extra virgin olive oil
• OVEN PEPPERS STUFFED WITH CHEESE AND HERB — 610ALL

  Peppers stuffed with cottage cheese mixed with spices, soft cheese and seasoned white sheep's cheese crumbles
• HOME-MADE APPETIZER WITH KOSOVO SAUSAGE, MELTED CHEESE AND OLIVES — 690ALL

  Kosovo sausage, 'krips' & 'kalinjot' olives from Berati region, melted cheese, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, and thyme; served with crispy filo dough

Escape to Faraway Lands

• "BRUSCHETTE MEDITERRANEA" (4 pcs) (Escape to Faraway Lands) — 420ALL

  Slices of toasted bread flavoured with butter and garlic, topped with grated tomatoes, sheep cheese, extra virgin olive oil, oregano, and fresh basil
• BRUSCHETTE WITH SMOKED VEGETABLES & GOAT CHEESE (4 pcs) (Escape to Faraway Lands) — 460ALL

  Slices of toasted bread flavoured with butter and garlic, topped with roasted and smoked vegetables, sumac, thyme, extra virgin olive oil and goat feta cheese crumbles
• BRUSCHETTE CON POMODORINI E STRACCIATELLA (4 pcs) (Escape to Faraway Lands) — 550ALL

  Slices of toasted bread flavoured with butter and garlic, topped with grated tomatoes, stracciatella, basil sauce, extra virgin olive oil, and fresh basil
• TRIS DI BRUSCHETTE (6 pcs) (Escape to Faraway Lands) — 670ALL

  Recommended for 2-4 people
• "ASHKLA" – FANTASTIC FRIED POTATOES — 450ALL

  Unpeeled fried potatoes, diced into irregular shapes; served with a mayonnaise & ketchup sauce
• "SPRING ROLLS" WITH VEGETABLES — 580ALL

  Homemade spring rolls with rice flatbreads, stuffed with different vegetables; served on sweet & spicy chili sauce
• "ALLA CREMA DI GORGONZOLA" POTATOES — 620ALL

  Chips potatoes, 'gorgonzola' & 'parmesan' cheese, ham, bacon, 'champignon' mushrooms, milk cream
• "MUHAMMARA" WITH HOME-STYLE KULAÇ — 590ALL

  Lebanese-tradition appetizer; creamy blend of roasted walnuts, peppers and onions, pomegranate molasses, chilly pepper seeds, tomato paste, cumin, sumac, olive oil, garlic, pomegranate seeds; served w
• "HUMUS" WITH CHICK PEAS, SUN-DRIED TOMATOES AND BRICK BAKED FLATBREAD CRUST — 640ALL

  Creamy mixture of ground chick peas with sesame cream, extra virgin olive oil, dried tomatoes; served with flatbread baked in a brick
• ERA SIGNATURE FOCACCIA — 690ALL

  Kosovo sausage, red onion, seasoned feta cheese, black olives & 'piquant sauce'

Salads

• "GIARDINO" SALAD WITH CITRUS FLAVOUR — 460ALL

  Green salad, olives from the Berati region, cucumbers, scallions, fresh dill; seasoned with extra virgin olive oil, honey and citrus juice
• CABBAGE, CARROT, RED TURNIP AND GREEN APPLE SALAD — 440ALL

  White cabbage, red cabbage, carrot, red turnip, green apple, celery, parsley, vinaigrette sauce with apple vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, coriander and black pepper
• FRESH GREEN SALAD WITH CHEESE CRUMBLES — 510ALL

  Lettuce, green salad, scallions, cucumbers, fresh dill, sheep cheese crumbles; seasoned with extra virgin olive oil, organic apple vinegar and lemon juice
• "KNITTED" SALAD — 590ALL

  Radicchio, lettuce, iceberg, baby spinach, cucumber, carrot, red turnip, beetroot, roasted pumpkin seeds, celery and fresh basil; marinated with homemade balsamic vinaigrette
• GREEK SALAD — 630ALL

  Tomatoes, cucumber, colorful cherry tomatoes, white sheep's cheese, red onion, peppers, Kalamata olives, oregano; marinated with extra virgin olive oil, lemon, mustard, and organic apple vinegar
• QUINOA, MANGO & AVOCADO SALAD — 730ALL

  Quinoa, avocado, cherry tomatoes, raisins, red beets, lime, mango, coconut, roasted almonds; dressed with extra virgin olive oil, lime juice, mustard, balsamic vinegar, organic honey, and apple vinega
• CAESAR SALAD WITH CHICKEN BREAST — 690ALL

  Iceberg salad, lettuce, small toasted bread cubes with parmesan cheese, corn, roasted chicken breast, homemade Caesar sauce, and grana padano cheese
• CAESAR SALAD WITH CHICKEN BREAST & CRISPY BACON — 740ALL

  Iceberg salad, lettuce, toasted bread cubes with parmesan, corn, roasted chicken breast, crispy bacon baked in the oven, homemade Caesar sauce, and grana padano cheese
• COLORFUL CHERRY TOMATO, MOZZARELLA & BABY ARUGULA SALAD — 790ALL

  Baby arugula, 'ciliegie di mozzarella', cherry tomatoes, 'perle di aceto balsamico'; marinated in extra virgin olive oil, fresh basil and 'aceto balsamico di Modena'
• SALMON, ARUGULA AND AVOCADO SALAD — 790ALL

  Baked salmon, iceberg salad, lettuce, baby rucola, mango, avocado, cherry tomatoes, sesame, pomegranate, 'Vinaigrette Sauce' with mustard & extra virgin olive oil

Traditional Specialities

• SPINACH SOUFFLÉ WITH FRESH MINT & TURMERIC — 650ALL

  Spinach, eggs, strained yogurt, white sheep's cheese, onion, garlic, fresh butter, fresh mint, turmeric, and extra virgin olive oil
• RICE WITH CHICKEN & PINE STICKS — 590ALL

  Rice cooked the traditional way; chicken bird meat, onions, parmesan flakes, pine sticks and parsley
• DOLLMA "AS PREPARED FROM GRANDMA" — 650ALL

  Stuffed grape or spinach leaves (depending on season) with rice, veal meat, extra virgin olive oil, green onions, dill, mint & egg-lemon sauce
• PAN-COOKED "LAKROPITA" (PITA-STYLE PIE) WITH LEAFY GREENS (Traditional Specialities) — 690ALL

  Traditional two-layer Albanian pie (lakror) made with 2 thin filo doughs, cooked in a pan; filled with wild greens, fresh herbs, white sheep's cheese crumbles, dill, spring onion, fresh garlic, vinega
• ERA-STYLE STUFFED EGGPLANTS ("IMAM BAJALLDI") (Traditional Specialities) — 680ALL

  Oven-cooked homemade specialty; eggplant halves filled with eggplant flesh, peppers, tomatoes, scallions, garlic, fresh spices and extra virgin olive oil
• TIRANA'S TRADITIONAL CASSEROLE "AS IN THE OLD TIMES" — 720ALL

  Curd cheese based on the old Tirona tradition; cooked with veal entrails, sweet curd, corn & wheat flour, onion, garlic, tomato paste, 'bukovo' red chili peppers and parsley
• LIMA BEAN WITH KOSOVO SAUSAGE — 750ALL

  Lima beans from Devoll region; cooked with heart-shaped tomatoes, onions, extra virgin olive oil and pre-fried Kosovo sausage in fresh butter and paprika; baked in the oven
• PAN ROASTED VEAL LIVER WITH TOMATOES AND ONIONS — 850ALL

  Pan roasted veal liver cooked with onions and heart-shaped tomatoes; finished with crumbles of feta cheese
• MEATBALLS WITH PISTACHIO AND YOGHURT — 860ALL

  Homemade meatballs with minced meat from selected parts of veal, lamb and pork, different spices and pistachio; served on decanted yoghurt with mint flavour and crispy oven potatoes
• OVEN-BAKED BEEF MEATBALLS WITH TOMATO SAUCE & "NARDEN" — 890ALL

  Small homemade meatballs with 100% minced Albanian veal; onions, oregano, tomato sauce, plum sauce, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, fresh basil and homemade cheese
• THE RENOWNED YOGHURT CASSEROLE OF ELBASAN (TAVË KOSI) (Traditional Specialities) — 950ALL

  Cooked according to the original recipe from Elbasani region with lamb meat, eggs, yoghurt, flour, rice and fresh butter; baked in the oven. Served only at lunch
• POUSSIN WITH PETKA (TRADITIONAL PASTA FROM KORÇA) (250 gr) (Traditional Specialities) — 790ALL

  Locally-raised poussin cooked with traditional pasta from Korça (petka), fresh butter and lemon juice; topped with crushed roasted hazelnuts; baked in the oven
• TRADITIONAL BRAISED BEEF CASSEROLE (410-430 gr meat) (Traditional Specialities) — 1,890ALL

  Selected cuts of fresh local beef, slow-cooked with onions, aged red wine, and a blend of spices; baked in the oven covered with a thick pastry layer. Recommended for 2 people

Soups

• FRIEND'S SOUP — 490ALL

  Cooked based on the original recipe from Përmet tradition with lamb offal, green onions, rice, paprika and fresh mint. Served only at lunch
• VEGETABLES SOUP — 440ALL

  Broccoli, peas, carrots, zucchini, corn, potatoes, dill, beef broth
• CREAMY CHICKEN SOUP — 470ALL

  Chicken bird boiled with different vegetables; cooked with emmer flour and corn flour ground in stone mill; fresh butter, milk and lemon juice, crushed walnuts
• CARROT, GINGER AND GREEN APPLE SOUP — 460ALL

  Carrots, green apple, potatoes, ginger, dried onion, celery, black pepper

Pasta

• "SPAGHETTI AL POMODORO" — 600ALL

  Cooked according to the classic recipe with grated tomatoes, garlic, tomato sauce, extra virgin olive oil, parmesan cheese, and fresh basil
• "PENNE ALL'ARRABBIATA" — 650ALL

  Tomato sauce, cherry tomato, black olives, 'pepperoncini', tabasco, parsley, extra virgin olive oil, garlic and fresh basil
• "PENNE AL FORNO CON PANCETTA E FUNGHI" — 750ALL

  Ricotta, 'champignon' mushrooms, pancetta, milk cream; baked in oven covered by a mixture of 'mozzarella', 'gouda' & 'cheddar' cheeses
• "BUCATINI ALL'MATRICIANA" — 780ALL

  A classic Roman dish with 'bucatini' pasta, 'guanciale', tomato sauce, 'pepperoncini', extra virgin olive oil, garlic, red onion, white wine, 'pecorino romano' cheese flakes and fresh parsley
• "TAGLIATELLE ALLA TOSCANA" — 750ALL

  Locally-raised chicken breast, baby spinach, dried tomatoes, onions, garlic powder, heavy cream, parmesan cheese flakes, parsley, cherry tomato confit
• "LASAGNE ALLA BOLOGNESE" — 760ALL

  Fresh lasagne noodles; cooked with 'ragu' from lamb meat, 'béchamel' cream, fresh butter, 'parmigiano' & fresh basil. Served only at lunch
• "RAVIOLI ARTIGIANALI AL BURRO, SALVIA E PISTACCHI" — 710ALL

  Small homemade ravioli made with fresh dough, stuffed with zucchini cream, ricotta, roasted walnuts and sage; cooked with fresh butter and mountain sage leaves; topped with pistachio and parmesan chee
• "RAVIOLI PICCOLI CON CREMA AL TARTUFO" — 770ALL

  Small handmade ravioli made with fresh dough, filled with spinach and ricotta; cooked with fresh butter, truffle oil and sauce, and heavy cream; topped with parmesan cheese flakes & pistachio
• PENNE WITH FRESH SPINACH CREAM & ROASTED PINE NUTS — 720ALL

  Fresh spinach cream, tender pieces of local chicken breast, milk cream, roasted pine nuts, fresh diced tomatoes, orange, and sweet paprika-infused butter
• PACCHERI WITH RED PEPPER SAUCE & STRACCIATELLA — 780ALL

  Red pepper sauce, tomatoes, onion, and cheese cream, finished with stracciatella & basil-infused oil
• SLOW-COOKED VEAL RAGÙ WITH CASERECCE — 1,090ALL

  Slow-cooked veal shoulder prepared following an old Tuscan recipe, served with caserecce pasta, tomato sauce, onion, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, and Parmesan cheese. Recommended for 2

Risotto

• RISOTTO WITH SMOKED ROASTED VEGETABLE CREAM — 710ALL

  Made with Carnaroli rice, a creamy blend of roasted vegetables – zucchini, eggplant, colorful peppers, onion, and tomatoes; finished with parmesan cheese
• "RISOTTO FUNGHI E SALSICCIA" — 810ALL

  Carnaroli rice, artisan pork sausage, champignon mushrooms, garlic, thyme, parmesan cheese
• "RISOTTO CON CREMA DI TARTUFO E FUNGHI" — 830ALL

  'Carnaroli' rice, black truffle cream, 'Champignon' mushrooms, parmesan cheese

Meat

• HOMEMADE MEATBALLS (250 gr) (Meat) — 820ALL

  Round-shaped homemade meatballs with minced meat from select cuts of veal and pork, onions, garlic, grated tomatoes, eggs, yoghurt, oatmeal, mint, sumac, parsley and oregano; served with roasted/smoke
• KOSOVO SAUSAGE "AS FOUND IN PRIZEREN'S CORNERS" (230 gr) (Meat) — 930ALL

  Grilled Kosovo sausage; served with roasted/smoked vegetables seasoned with sumac, thyme and extra virgin olive oil, and crispy unpeeled potatoes
• ERA'S ARTISAN SAUSAGE (250 gr) (Meat) — 810ALL

  Homemade sausage with fresh local pork meat; served with sautéed fresh spinach, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, 'peperoncini'
• GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST WITH TARTAR SAUCE & BABY POTATOES (270 gr) (Meat) — 890ALL

  Local chicken breast marinated with rosemary, lemon juice, and extra virgin olive oil; served with homemade tartar sauce, baby potatoes, and roasted vegetables
• GRILLED PORK RIBS (350 gr) (Meat) — 980ALL

  Served on crispy potatoes, roasted marinated mushrooms with plum sauce, decanted yoghurt with mint flavours
• HOMEMADE LAMB SAUSAGE (200 gr) (Meat) — 990ALL

  Homemade sausage with fresh lamb meat and herbs; served with roasted/smoked vegetables seasoned with sumac, thyme and extra virgin olive oil, and crispy unpeeled potatoes
• PORK CHOPS (2 pcs - 350 gr) (Meat) — 1,150ALL

  Served on crispy potatoes, roasted marinated mushrooms and roasted cauliflower cream
• GRILLED LAMB (330 gr) (Meat) — 1,550ALL

  Mixed and seasoned parts of chopped steak and lamb ribs; served with ranch sauce and grilled vegetables
• GRILLED VEAL CHOPS (350 gr) (Meat) — 1,390ALL

  Served on crispy unpeeled potatoes, roasted marinated mushrooms & strained yogurt mixed with garlic, extra virgin olive oil, fresh dill and spices cream
• ALBANIAN-STYLE GRILLED VEAL BEEF (240 gr) (Meat) — 1,480ALL

  Thinly sliced veal beef prepared using the traditional Albanian cutting technique, marinated with aromatic herbs and extra virgin olive oil; served with rosemary roasted potatoes and fresh yogurt sauc

Steaks

• BONELESS RIBEYE STEAK — 990ALL/100 gr

  Ribeye steak from local beef, dry-aged for a minimum of 21 days; served with demi-glace sauce and baby potatoes sautéed in fresh butter with garlic and thyme
• "T-BONE STEAK" — 590ALL/100 gr

  T-Bone steak from local beef, dry-aged for a minimum of 21 days; served with demi-glace sauce and baby potatoes sautéed in fresh butter with garlic and thyme

Mains

• SPICY CHICKEN WINGS (330 gr) (Mains) — 790ALL

  Roasted chicken wings in BBQ spicy sauce; served with 'ashkla' – fantastic fried potatoes, fresh yogurt sauce & sweet and spicy chili sauce
• CHICKEN FILLET WITH TRUFFLE SAUCE (250 gr) (Mains) — 990ALL

  Chicken breast cooked with truffle sauce; served with mashed potatoes, crumbled goat cheese, extra virgin olive oil & chopped pistachios
• SALMON FILLET WITH BBQ SAUCE AND PAN-SEARED VEGETABLES (200 gr) (Mains) — 1,390ALL

  Roasted salmon fillet with homemade barbecue sauce; served with carrot cream, pan-seared vegetables, roasted sesame and basil oil
• OVEN ROASTED PORK RIBS WITH BARBECUE SAUCE (800 gr) (Mains) — 2,500ALL

  Fresh pork ribs smoked with a blend of spices and cooked 'sous vide' for 12 hours; oven-baked with homemade barbecue sauce; served with roasted cauliflower cream, crispy baby potatoes with 'harissa' a
• "STINCO DI AGNELLO" (410-430 gr) (Mains) — 1,990ALL

  Lamb shank stuffed with onions, celery, carrots, leek and tomato sauce; flavoured with aged red wine; served with baby potatoes seared in extra virgin olive oil, garlic and thyme. Recommended for 2 pe

Desserts

• THE MOST FAMOUS RICE PUDDING IN ALBANIA — 420ALL

  Prepared according to the unique 'alla Era' recipe with whole milk, rice, raisins, dried fruits and cinnamon
• CHOCOLATE AND PISTACHIO BAKLAVA — 470ALL

  All ingredients entirely homemade, including the filo doughs with chocolate
• TESPISHTE WITH NUTS FROM PEJA REGION — 440ALL

  Prepared according to the original recipe from the region of Peja - Kosovo
• CLASSIC ITALIAN TIRAMISÙ — 520ALL

  Prepared exactly as the traditional recipe
• VANILLA CRÈME BRÛLÉE — 490ALL

  Fresh vanilla cream beneath a caramelized sugar crust
• HOMEMADE ICE CREAM — 180ALL /scoop

  Homemade Era ice cream with different flavours; served with homemade jam