Çka Ka Qëllu

“Absolutely amazing experience! The food was fresh, flavorful, and felt truly homemade. The grilled meats were perfectly seasoned, the bread was delicious, and everything tasted authentic and high quality. The staff was incredibly welcoming and made us feel like family from the moment we walked in. You can really feel the Albanian hospitality here. One of the best Balkan restaurants I’ve been to — highly recommend and definitely coming back!”

“This place is a fantastic Albanian restaurant! 🇦🇱 Cka Ka Qellu serves an incredible selection of authentic Albanian dishes 🍽️ definitely try the mix meat 🍖 platter so you cant try some of the meats they offer! The place is beautiful decorated 🛋️, ambiance 🎶 is great, music 🎵 is authentic and fun, service is quick ⏲️, and the staff 👨🏻‍🍳 is friendly! I wish they had most spots around town! 🏙️”

“I’ve been to their Manhattan location and loved it, but finally made it up to the original in the Bronx last week—and somehow it was even better. I love the decor, which really transports you to Albania, and the service is incredibly friendly. There were four of us, which made it easy to try a lot of the menu, and we definitely took advantage of that. We started with ajvar, a classic red pepper spread, along with the sausage dip. Both were outstanding, especially with their homemade bread. For mains, we had the branzino and a smoked cheese–stuffed veal cutlet, and both were excellent. The veal in particular was so good. We were completely full by the end and didn’t have room for dessert, but that just means we’ll have to come back.”

“It was an amazing experience. All of the food was top-notch, the employees were superb, and the interior—oh my God—absolutely beautiful. We went for a special day , and the staff constantly checked in to make sure we were okay. Everyone was smiling, warm, and welcoming. You can truly feel the beauty from the inside out. We loved every moment.”

“We had a very good experience at this restaurant. The food was fresh, flavorful, and nicely prepared. The warm bread was especially delicious and one of the highlights of the meal. The quality of the ingredients was noticeable, and everything we ordered tasted great. Staff were friendly and attentive as well. The atmosphere was nice overall, though on the day we visited it was very hot outside, and the inside of the restaurant also felt a little warm. It might be slightly uncomfortable for some guests during hotter days. Also, the hot water in the restroom hand-wash sink was not working. These were minor issues, and overall we really enjoyed our visit. The food and service made it a great experience.”