Çka Ka Qëllue

A cultural enrichment type restaurant. It's a quaint restaurant that gives you the feeling of being in Albania. You can tell the owners have pride in their culture. Truly a hug from Albania that makes you feel like you’re there. The authentic flavors did not disappoint. The staff is courteous and professional and super accommodating. The food over exceeded our expectations. Best dining experience I’ve had this week in NYC.

My first time trying Albanian food. It was very delicious and wholesome. The restaurant itself feels like you’re entering someone’s home. It felt very warm and cozy. The dishes tasted home cooked too. The flavors were full without feeling too heavy. The lamb was super tender and not gamey. Service was excellent and our waitress gave great recommendations! Id love to come back to try more of the dishes.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely amazing experience at Ça Ka Qëllue in Manhattan! The food was outstanding—rich flavors, beautifully prepared, and truly authentic. Every dish on the table was delicious and comforting. The service was top-notch as well. John was incredibly attentive, friendly, and made sure we were taken care of the entire time. You can really feel the passion for both food and hospitality here. Highly recommend this place if you’re in NYC—can’t wait to come back!

Albanian food is completely underrated and doesn't get nearly the attention it deserves. This was my first time trying this cuisine and I wasn't disappointed. I had the pepper dip appetizer which reminded me of a mildly spicy and perfectly balanced fondue served with fresh baked bread similar to a pita or puffy Naan. For the entrée, I had the Tava Kosi, which is braised lamb served over an egg custard. The custard reminded me of the inside of a quiche but with a much softer texture. I went for Christmas dinner while visiting New York and the atmosphere and ambiance inside the restaurant could not have been better. The interior looks like an old European tavern with rustic brick walls. Cannot recommend this restaurant highly enough. Extremely tasty food at an amazingly low price poi

First time trying Albanian food and really didn't know what to expect, but wow! This did not disappoint. My group of 4 ordered a few things to share: - Sausage dip - Sesame baked cheese - Fli - Mantia (Tava) - Qofte Shari - Mixed meat combo (excluding the liver and qofte) Everything was absolutely delicious, it's really hard to choose a favorite. The bread was so soft and fluffy, I dipped it in everything that I could. The inside was super cozy, staff was great, will definitely be coming back to try more of the menu!