Home Made Food Lili

The Best Homemade Traditional Food in the Heart of Mangalem, Berat.

Warm Family Hospitality

From secret recipes to locally sourced ingredients, we bring the finest authentic food to the historic Mangalem quarter.

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A True Family Restaurant Experience

Home Made Food Lili is a unique family restaurant located in the backyard of Lili’s home in the historic Mangalem quarter, where guests enjoy authentic traditional food in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Every dish is prepared in Lili’s own kitchen by his wife using traditional recipes and fresh ingredients, while his son personally serves guests. For over 10 years, visitors have loved this authentic family dining experience, leaving more than 2,400 positive reviews.

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Our Hospitality

At Home Made Food Lili, hospitality is just as important as the food. From the moment guests arrive, Lili greets everyone with a warm smile, making visitors feel as if they have been invited into a friend’s home rather than a restaurant.

The experience is truly family driven. Lili’s wife prepares every dish in their home kitchen, cooking traditional Albanian recipes with care and passion, while their son helps welcome and serve guests, creating a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

What makes this place special is the feeling of comfort and connection. Guests sit together in the cozy backyard, enjoy homemade food, and experience the genuine warmth of Albanian hospitality.

Many visitors say that dining at Home Made Food Lili feels less like going to a restaurant and more like sharing a meal with a local family, a moment that makes their visit to Berat even more memorable.

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" Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award" Winner for 10 Years

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Rated Best Restaurant in Berat for 10 Years

Timeline

Our Journey

Every dish we serve at Lili Homemade Food tells a story that began in our family kitchen.

March 2016First Step

The Beginning

Home Made Food Lili opened its doors in the backyard of Lili’s home, with his wife cooking traditional food in their family kitchen.

July 2018First Award

Growing Popularity

More travelers visiting Berat began discovering Home Made Food Lili, sharing their experiences and recommending the restaurant for its authentic traditional food and warm family atmosphere.

September 2022

Thousands of Happy Guests

By 2022, the small backyard restaurant had welcomed thousands of visitors from around the world who came to enjoy our traditional food prepared in Lili’s family kitchen.

Today, 2026

A Decade of Homemade Excellence

For 10 years, visitors from around the world have continued to recognize Home Made Food Lili as one of the best restaurants in Berat. Guests return for the best traditional food, the cozy backyard atmosphere, and the unique family experience that has made this small restaurant so special.

Dining in Lili’s Backyard. An Authentic Food Experience.

Escape the crowds and enjoy our garden terrace. We specialize in traditional food prepared with love, offering a quiet, peaceful atmosphere nestled within the ancient walls of Mangalem.