Private Traditional Albanian Lakror Cooking Class in Ksamil Meeting Our Grandmother

Join our traditional Albanian Lakror cooking class in Ksamil. Learn ancient recipes from grandma, select fresh ingredients, and cook authentic dishes yourself.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Mëndra Traditional Restaurant - Guests will join mama in preparing the famous traditional dish, Lakror. The experience begins with a warm welcome and a traditional drink, Narden, before diving into the art of making Lakror. Mama will lead this genuine culinary adventure, with everyone participating in tasks from sauce preparation to dough…
What's Included
  • Lunch
  • Cooking Equipment
Meal Options
  • Lakror - Traditional Albanian Pie
  • Fergesa - Red pepper, onion, tomatoes and cottage cheese
Additional Information

Meeting Our Grandmother: Start your journey by meeting one of the most important custodians of our cultural heritage, our revered grandmother. With a rich life experience and profound knowledge of traditional cooking, she will be your guide on this delicious journey.
Learn the Cooking Secrets: The first step is an exciting journey into the world of…

Location
Mëndra Traditional Restaurant
At "Mëndra" restaurant, we will welcome you and guide to the process.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Stevelj3252nk
Aug 14, 2025
"Unforgettable Lakror Cooking in Ksamil!" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - I joined the Lakror cooking class at Mëndra hosted by Solrado, and it was the highlight of my holiday. From the warm welcome to learning each step of this traditional Albanian dish, the experience was fun, personal, and delicious. Enjoying my own freshly made lakror with a glass of Narden was the perfect ending. A must-do in Ksamil!
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X9543grsamanthar
Aug 1, 2025
Absolutely amazing!! - This experience was more than I was expecting. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable and we had an amazing time. Highly recommend!!!
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Sarahsihlen
Jul 19, 2025
Cooking at it's best! Definitly give this a go! - A fun activity where you learn by doing! Authentic Albanian cooking with a skilled translator to assist with the language barrier. We had a fantastic time as a family and I would definitely recommend this to others. The class finished with the group devouring all the amazing tasting Lakrors and Fergese.
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Xhoi
Jun 17, 2025
Lakror me dy pete - Relaxing and fun, I did my Lakror with two layers and mama Edlira teach me. We did too and Fergesa, a lot of oregano, as I found delightful
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Andrea_s
Jun 11, 2025
Excellent experience! - Wonderful experience learning to make traditional Albanian dishes! Our family had an excellent time making the lakror pies, a vegetable dish, salad and dolmas. Everything was really really tasty but the best part was spending time with the Albanian locals who were so friendly and hospitable. Highly recommend and one of the highlights of our trip!
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Dodod114
Nov 14, 2024
Very nice experience, but a bit overrated - Very nice experience, but a bit overrated for what they offer. I wish for the future to organize more activities in which you are involved.
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650elenay
Sep 20, 2024
Authentic Albanian cooking class - This was an authentic Albanian cooking class that took place in a family restaurant kitchen. Everyone was so kind and so happy to share their craft with us. We enjoyed it so much we went back for dinner that evening!!
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342trat
Sep 16, 2024
A Must If You Like Food and Learning! 10/10 Experience! - This cooking class was easily the best thing we did in Albania. A run down of the class: We arrived at the Mendra Traditional Restaurant around noon, and were greeted by the grandson of the chef, who would be our interpreter for the day. He gave us some traditional cherry juice and asked us to pick which pie we'd like to make. Then his grandma (the chef) showed us how to make the dough and filling from scratch! As the dough was proofing, we went into the kitchen to learn how to make the fillings and 2 other appetizers. After we made the appetizers, we learned the traditional method of rolling out the dough (thinly!) and then built our pies. Once the pies were in the oven, we were asked to sit in the restaurant area and were given the option of different drinks (all a part of the experience!), and then the head chef came out and gave us our pies. She was such a delight, and the food was DELICIOUS. My partner made the cottage cheese/leek one, and I got the mussel one. Over all we were there for about 3 hours, and made 4 different dishes. I'd 100% recommend this class as a way to really start understanding Albania and their traditional cuisine. Also, try the local wine because it's the perfect companion to these delicious, savory dishes!
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From $45
up to 4 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).