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Hours
| Tuesday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Friday | 4:30–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 4:30–9:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | Closed |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 231 S Liberty St STE 100, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Phone: (540) 214-2641
Website: https://illyriamediterranean.com/
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Reviews
Rahul Kaushal
We celebrated Valentine’s Day at Illyria and had an absolutely wonderful experience. The restaurant was lively, beautifully set up, and had a great atmosphere for a special night out.
A big thank you to Hunter for helping make the evening so enjoyable, and especially to our server Madison. She was incredibly helpful, friendly, and a pleasure to talk to. She answered all of our questions and gave excellent recommendations, which we really appreciated.
This place also has one of the best Old Fashioneds I have ever had.
For appetizers, we shared the charcuterie board and the patatas bravas, both of which were excellent. For dinner, we had the fettuccine Marsala, which was outstanding. Everything tasted incredibly fresh and came out surprisingly fast.
Overall, Illyria is an excellent choice for a date night or special occasion, and we will absolutely be back.
… moreA big thank you to Hunter for helping make the evening so enjoyable, and especially to our server Madison. She was incredibly helpful, friendly, and a pleasure to talk to. She answered all of our questions and gave excellent recommendations, which we really appreciated.
This place also has one of the best Old Fashioneds I have ever had.
For appetizers, we shared the charcuterie board and the patatas bravas, both of which were excellent. For dinner, we had the fettuccine Marsala, which was outstanding. Everything tasted incredibly fresh and came out surprisingly fast.
Overall, Illyria is an excellent choice for a date night or special occasion, and we will absolutely be back.
Clayton & Cindy Putnam
December 20, 2025 – If you’re seeking exquisite Mediterranean cuisine . . . this is the place !
For my wife’s birthday, when asked if she liked to try a new Mediterranean restaurant. . . “Sure would”! Quick 6 pm reservation confirmed online, off to Harrisonburg, VA !
Recently opened in March (2025) you’ll find 2 other nearby restaurants, with parking close! Inside & outside dining available ( dogs allowed outside). Little chilly for outside dining tonight! Modern style dining atmosphere with bar area, several dining rooms available. We were seated promptly, by Hunter.
Our server Eliza joined us with menus, then guided us through cocktails . . . I tried an amazing “ Nonsense Christmas” cocktail! ( See photo & description) My wife looked over a detailed list of red & white list of wines. . . She enjoyed her full bodied Melbec from Mendoza, Argentina!
No rush, our server Eliza then described the appetizer choices after bringing our drinks. We settled for dates wrapped in bacon . . . ( see photo) so delicious!
Jess, another server brought over the dates . . . Eliza returned and described the Specials & entrees ! I stopped to inquire if I could order the Moroccan short ribs as another appetizer? “ Sure” . . . just the ribs , no sides! Then I ordered a glass of Vranac red wine blend from the area of ancient ILLYRiA! (Blend from Bosnia & Herzegovina)
Another server Grace arrived with the Moroccan short ribs, took away the empty plates. Wow, service is fantastic! Then Hunter arrived with my glass of Vranac! Perfect red wine that compliments the delicious short ribs !
Again no rush , Eliza returns after abit. . . Guided us through the entrees. My wife ordered the Rockfish special . . . when asked about fresh, we discovered the restaurant is supplied by the same supplier I use. . . Pickford’s Seafood close by! My wife promised to share a taste with me I ordered the Braised Lamb Shank, their last of the evening!
What a wonderful evening, the food was cooked perfectly. We enjoyed the pacing between courses! As we finished our tasty entrees, we met the owner, Khris! As we complimented him on the food and service . . . he shared a little background of his travels to the U.S. and from his home in Albania.
Eliza returned, as she cleared the empty plates. . . “ Our desserts are homemade, hope you have room?”
I mentioned it’s my wife’s birthday, and she loves chocolate! She picked the Chocolate Sin Cake, and I selected Baklava! Wow delicious , kudos to both yummy tasting & presentations!
PS Khris “Compt” my wife’s dessert!
“Faleminderit”. . . translated Thankyou!
*Highly recommend this wonderful restaurant, worth every dollar !
*History of ILLYRIA Region *
-Compilation of Slovenia, Croatia, Albania, Bosnia, Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro, Kosovo, North Macedonia
-Regional tribes developed a language
-Ship builders, seafaring
-Metalworkers
-Migration from Asia west to Europe
-Conquered by Romans 168 BCE
-Called ILLYRICUM, adopted Christianity
-Conquered by Byzantine Empire 5th Century CE
-Influenced by Slavic migration/ Russia
-Incorporated by Ottoman Empire 1400 – 1800
Prior to WW I, Albania formed 1912
Fun Facts of Albania
1. Adopted Double headed Eagle as Flag in 12 th century ( photo)
2. Albania called “ Shaqiperi” , Land
Of Eagles
3. Mother Teresa was Albanian
4. Rika – Fruit brandy, National drink
5. No McDonalds in Albania
6. Shake head side to side – YES
7. Shake head up & down – NO
… moreFor my wife’s birthday, when asked if she liked to try a new Mediterranean restaurant. . . “Sure would”! Quick 6 pm reservation confirmed online, off to Harrisonburg, VA !
Recently opened in March (2025) you’ll find 2 other nearby restaurants, with parking close! Inside & outside dining available ( dogs allowed outside). Little chilly for outside dining tonight! Modern style dining atmosphere with bar area, several dining rooms available. We were seated promptly, by Hunter.
Our server Eliza joined us with menus, then guided us through cocktails . . . I tried an amazing “ Nonsense Christmas” cocktail! ( See photo & description) My wife looked over a detailed list of red & white list of wines. . . She enjoyed her full bodied Melbec from Mendoza, Argentina!
No rush, our server Eliza then described the appetizer choices after bringing our drinks. We settled for dates wrapped in bacon . . . ( see photo) so delicious!
Jess, another server brought over the dates . . . Eliza returned and described the Specials & entrees ! I stopped to inquire if I could order the Moroccan short ribs as another appetizer? “ Sure” . . . just the ribs , no sides! Then I ordered a glass of Vranac red wine blend from the area of ancient ILLYRiA! (Blend from Bosnia & Herzegovina)
Another server Grace arrived with the Moroccan short ribs, took away the empty plates. Wow, service is fantastic! Then Hunter arrived with my glass of Vranac! Perfect red wine that compliments the delicious short ribs !
Again no rush , Eliza returns after abit. . . Guided us through the entrees. My wife ordered the Rockfish special . . . when asked about fresh, we discovered the restaurant is supplied by the same supplier I use. . . Pickford’s Seafood close by! My wife promised to share a taste with me I ordered the Braised Lamb Shank, their last of the evening!
What a wonderful evening, the food was cooked perfectly. We enjoyed the pacing between courses! As we finished our tasty entrees, we met the owner, Khris! As we complimented him on the food and service . . . he shared a little background of his travels to the U.S. and from his home in Albania.
Eliza returned, as she cleared the empty plates. . . “ Our desserts are homemade, hope you have room?”
I mentioned it’s my wife’s birthday, and she loves chocolate! She picked the Chocolate Sin Cake, and I selected Baklava! Wow delicious , kudos to both yummy tasting & presentations!
PS Khris “Compt” my wife’s dessert!
“Faleminderit”. . . translated Thankyou!
*Highly recommend this wonderful restaurant, worth every dollar !
*History of ILLYRIA Region *
-Compilation of Slovenia, Croatia, Albania, Bosnia, Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro, Kosovo, North Macedonia
-Regional tribes developed a language
-Ship builders, seafaring
-Metalworkers
-Migration from Asia west to Europe
-Conquered by Romans 168 BCE
-Called ILLYRICUM, adopted Christianity
-Conquered by Byzantine Empire 5th Century CE
-Influenced by Slavic migration/ Russia
-Incorporated by Ottoman Empire 1400 – 1800
Prior to WW I, Albania formed 1912
Fun Facts of Albania
1. Adopted Double headed Eagle as Flag in 12 th century ( photo)
2. Albania called “ Shaqiperi” , Land
Of Eagles
3. Mother Teresa was Albanian
4. Rika – Fruit brandy, National drink
5. No McDonalds in Albania
6. Shake head side to side – YES
7. Shake head up & down – NO
Susan Simmons
What a great restaurant! Our party of 4 had a lovely evening at Illyria. We each had a glass of wine. For appetizers we had the sampler, dates and calamari. It was truly the best calamari I’ve ever eaten. I had the sweet potato gnocchi for dinner, which was delicious but extremely filling. We had the beignets and baklava at our table for dessert. I was not all that impressed with the beignets and I wish I had chosen the chocolate cake or crème brûlée. Overall though it was a spectacular meal and I hope to come again soon!
… moreD.L.
Absolutely amazing experience here. We had a group of 9 people at 7pm on a weekday night. We felt extremely well taken care of over our two and a half hour dinner. The food was absolutely incredible, and our server was fantastic and exceptionally accommodating.
… moreMarguerite Murphy
We really enjoyed our dinner here. Excellent cocktails to start. All of the staff and the sommelier were so accommodating. We selected a very good but reasonably priced wine.
I do have to say that the food was a little bit disappointed. My duck breast entree was not warm enough. The special oyster appetizer had far too much overpowering breading. And the desserts were not great.
Still we would definitely dine here again for the overall experience.
… moreI do have to say that the food was a little bit disappointed. My duck breast entree was not warm enough. The special oyster appetizer had far too much overpowering breading. And the desserts were not great.
Still we would definitely dine here again for the overall experience.
Anastasiia Rajcooar
My husband and I came here for dinner tonight. Everything was great: very good drinks, very attentive waitress, very nice ambience. I ordered branzino which was the best one I’ve had in a very long time. My husband loved his steak. We come from NY and it’s not easy to impress us with good food, but this was amazing. 10 out of 10. Highly recommend.
… moreKizzie Kincer
We had an incredible experience dining at this beautiful restaurant last night, every little detail was absolute perfection! The drinks were expertly crafted in beautiful chilled heavy glasses. The food was authentic and absolutely delicious! My friend and I split Lam and Bronzino because we had to taste them both and it was the best I’ve had! The atmosphere and service was perfection… I highly recommend checking it out, one of the top restaurants in The area for sure! it’s a place you can dine casually or dress it up a bit for a date night… The decor and artwork took my breath away absolutely gorgeous!
… moreGarth Knight
We had an excellent experience with Grace as our host for the evening at Illryia’s soft open. Among other things, we had the dates, branzino, tuna tartare, charcuterie, duck, and lamb, and three deserts. We also tried several of their cocktails and wines, which were all excellent. It’s a great place to have an excellent evening with family and friends!
… moreAndrea Pltr
Great experience overall with a few critics we could make :
– cocktails were too strong you could only taste the alcohol
– for a big table they should bring more pita bread to dip in the spread appetiser
– baby arugula & roasted tomato with only 3 cherry tomatoes ? Too much cheese for the amount of vegetables for sure
The rest was perfect and friendly staff 😉
… more– cocktails were too strong you could only taste the alcohol
– for a big table they should bring more pita bread to dip in the spread appetiser
– baby arugula & roasted tomato with only 3 cherry tomatoes ? Too much cheese for the amount of vegetables for sure
The rest was perfect and friendly staff 😉
michelle toner
Wow!! I’m still finishing my meal and couldn’t wait to review! Incredible flavors, freshness, presentation, ambiance. Can’t wait to come back in two weeks. Hope they have availability!!
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