A family at the
edge of the sea.
We didn't just open a restaurant — we built a place where every guest feels like family, and every meal tells a story.
The principles that guide
every single plate
Genuine Hospitality
Every guest is welcomed as a friend. We believe warmth is not a policy — it's who we are. Our team is trained to make you feel at home the moment you sit down.
Uncompromising Quality
We source locally, cook freshly, and never cut corners. From the San Marzano tomatoes on our pizzas to the charcoal we grill over — every ingredient is chosen with care.
A Sense of Place
Saranda is not just our home — it's our inspiration. We celebrate Albanian culinary heritage while embracing the Italian traditions of our Ionian neighbours across the water.
Six years of flavour,
milestones and memories
The First Table
Yaya's opens on Rruga Jonianet with a wood-fired oven, six tables on a seafront terrace, and one dream: feed people beautifully.
Growing the Family
We doubled our terrace capacity and welcomed our first European-trained chef to the kitchen, elevating our grill and seafood offerings.
Resilience & Reinvention
During the pandemic, we pivoted to takeaway and delivery — keeping Saranda fed and maintaining the team that has become our family.
Recognition & Expansion
Yaya's earns its 4.6-star Google rating and crosses 150 reviews. We expand our indoor dining room and launch private events service.
250+ Reviews & Beyond
Today, Yaya's is a landmark of the Saranda seafront. We look ahead to new dishes, a deeper wine list, and continuing to make every guest feel something special.
"Food is the thread that ties us to our past— The Yaya's Family, Saranda
and the gift we give to the present."
The sea, the fire,
and the table
We believe that a great restaurant is not defined by its menu alone, but by the feeling it creates. The way the light falls over the Ionian at golden hour. The sound of the fire in the pizza oven. The smell of charcoal and fresh herbs drifting across the terrace.
We obsess over the details that most guests will never notice — but they will always feel. Fresh bread before every meal. Ice-cold water the moment you sit. A team that remembers your name when you return.
This is not just hospitality. This is Yaya's.
Come experience it yourself
Join us for a meal
you'll never forget
Every table faces the Ionian Sea. Every dish is prepared fresh
daily.
Dine with us — Rruga Jonianet, Saranda.