ordered a beef stew as well that is not pictured here because i ate it and had spinach burek and…read morefrench fries it was pretty good also gave a side of salad and feta. got some fanta exotic drink too. they gave us dates and water to break out fast for ramadan the service was very kind ans helpful and the ambiance was nice they had a tv and played albanian music videos very entertaining come here for some authentic dishes you'll love it like i did 10/10 thank you

I ordered 2 orders of the goulash. $43 for two orders, and two cans of ginger ale. When my order…read morearrived, the goulash did not have the mashed potatoes on the bottom as it normally does, and as the menu clearly states. I called the Restaurant to ask what happened to the mashed potatoes. The man on the phone told me I did not ask for it, and I told him the menu clearly states it is served with mashed potatoes, and I have ordered this many times and have always received mashed potatoes on the bottom. He told me he would send the mashed potatoes. The mashed potatoes arrived in a tiny container with a few crumbles of potato in it. I'm very disappointed with this experience today, and I'm not sure if I will be giving my business any longer.

I got a chance to attend their grand opening event! When I arrived I parked on the street a couple…read moreblocks away. I walked up to ballons, a DJ and a crowd of people. I ordered the spicy chicken sandwich, the fish bowl, and the 3 piece and fries. When I dug in I really liked all the dishes. The chicken sandwich was a little tough though. My favorite was the fish bowl! The fries were super fresh. It was a good experience!

who ever is giving this place a bad review take a seat Karen because Castle chicken is on the money…read morethe food is fresh trust me I know I was in their kitchen and it is clean and organized and everything is fresh especially the meat the staff is nice and friendly their chicken is better than kfc and Popeyes and their platters are delicious I personally love the lamb over rice and I love their sweet potato pies and their fresh lemonades they make in the tall bottles it is so worth the trip and you gotta check out their pizza next door same owner just outrageously delicious

What a great late-night gem! It's a self-proclaimed speak easy and it's easy to see why. A very…read moresimple front room has a hidden door (that's is usually open we think though!). Behind it is a long hallway to a beautifully appointed, modern space. The menu isn't huge, but it has a nice assortment of different types of Mediterranean food- meats, seafood, starches, and vegetables. Our group of four found plenty of options. The food was generally nice and tasty. The chicken had a great char while staying juicy. The salads were fresh and had tons of the seed, croutons, olives, etc listed. The salmon was moist and had a crisp panko coating. The lamb burger had some good flavor but was overcooked and/or under-spiced, and definitely dry. I specifically asked for it to be cooked however they recommended based on usually having beef medium- rare. Our server was nice enough to bring some spicy aioli to put on it which helped immensely. We finished the meal with baklava, which was quite good. Not as syrupy that I personally like, but it was moist, nutty, and flavorful. There are other good restaurants in the area but Sahra rises to the top of the list when we're visiting!

A note to my neighbors who have written negative reviews about this new restaurant in Riverdale: I…read moreencourage you to give this place -- and every place in the neighborhood a second try before announcing publicly that you will never eat there again. An attitude like that is why it is so challenging for a restaurant to succeed in our neighborhood. This is a beautiful restaurant. My friends and I had a delicious meal there (which I reviewed earlier). The prices are comparable to other decent restaurants I've eaten at recently. Let's hold local restaurants to a high but realistic standard, and let's try to encourage them to develop rather than shut them down.

The food was amazing!! Everything we tried was delicious…read more The owner was so friendly and welcoming. Will definitely be back!

Great very friendly service. Huge portions. Highly recommend. Delicious potatoes. Specials are…read moregreat price.

Balkans, the rugged Southeast region of Europe is beautiful. The food in this region is vast and…read moreamazing. Even Italian and Greek food in the Balkans is outstanding. Hence, by no means I want to reduce this rich cuisine to just grilled meats. But it needs to be said that this region takes grilling to the next level. The mixed grill platter at Cakor represents a typical Balkan Grill Platter. There are places where you can get Sweetbread, Rocky Mountain Oysters, & even Heart in the platter, but what you get at Cakor is sufficient and outstanding. I always like chasing it down with IVI's Peach Soda.

Deliciousness - 3.5/5 Happiness - 3/5…read more We went to the Bronx Little Italy before a Yankees game (plenty of parking, a good idea if you don't want to pay all the stadium prices). We were planning to go out for a traditional meal but were surprised to find an Albanian-Italian restaurant. Having never had Albanian food before, we stolled in. It's gorgeous, with traditional decorations and street signs in Albanian. It definitely leaves an impression visually. Unfortunately, I can't say that I enjoyed the cuisine much. Most of the food was prepared in a flavored oil that I didn't care for. I got the mixed grill, which was a combo of meats (liver, kidney, qofta (similar to a meatball), two types of sausage, and baby lamb). My favorite thing by far was the qofta, which was nicely spiced and packed a tangy, meaty punch. Although I typically like organs (particularly liver), I found the kidneys too tough to be palatable, and the liver just didn't have a lot of flavor. The sausages were fine (although I didn't care for the spice blend in one of them). And I didn't realize baby lamb is different than regular lamb (which I loooove). It was a bit stringier, and was drenched in the oil that I didn't like (my kids, however, devoured it). Speaking of, my kids stuck with pasta. My son devoured his fettucini alfredo. We all enjoyed the light and fresh Cakor House pasta, which came with fresh tomatoes and chicken. Ultimately, I think Albanian food may not be my style. Buy I enjoyed the adventure (and especially, the decor!).

I really don't care WHERE I get grilled octopus from. As long as that sucker is GRILLED and buttery…read moresoft, I'm game. So, on another no-cook Wednesday, I picked up a couple bites for a wayyyy early dinner for hubs and me. And since I have to bypass Greek Express to get home anyway... why not? Greek Express is really that- express. But don't let their name fool you. You can grab and go, Uber it or dine in. I stopped in and ordered. Greek E. is small but quaint, done up in blues and whites. On one wall, there's this big Mediterranean landscape and on the opposite side they have these mirrored "windows" with shutters that give it this cute, homey vibe. The dine-in area is set up real nice. Nowwww... the pickup situation does steal a little bit of the cuteness. Right up front, they have bags and bags and bags waiting to be picked up or delivered. But anyhow. I ordered a large Greek salad to share, grilled octopus for me and a lamb gyro for hubs. Oh, and the order came with 2 warm pitas! While I waited, the guy offered me a glass of water and honestly, I appreciated the gesture. Gracias! THE OCTOPUS. Tender. Silky. Slightly grilled (would've loved it more if it was completely grilled). Really good. The Greek salad was fresh AND came with feta and hubs liked his lamb gyro with no complaints. $62 for a fresh Greek salad with feta, tender grilled octopus, a lamb gyro and two extra warm pitas? I wasn't mad at all. And the taste made the price even better.

Tried this spot and really enjoyed it. The chicken souvlaki was delicious and full of flavor, and…read morethe pita was delicious as well. Everything tasted fresh and well prepared. They also accommodated me when I showed up 30 minutes before closing, which was really kind and appreciated. Wonderful service overall and I would definitely go again when I'm back in the Bronx.

Smashtime is an awesome new addition to the neighborhood. It has a few tables inside, a great…read moreatmosphere, and fun hand-painted artwork on the walls that gives it a really cool vibe. My family lives in the area and we went to check out this new spot and we were not disappointed. We tried an assortment of things from the menu and everything was fresh & flavorful and honestly we might have to get 1 of each thing every time. We got the OG smash burger, the Nashville loaded fries, the mozz sticks, and a buffalo chicken eggroll. The burger was incredible--juicy with perfectly crispy edges, and you can tell they use quality beef. The Nashville Loaded Fries were huge and packed with flavor. The mozzarella sticks and buffalo chicken eggroll were standout favorites too--you can definitely taste that they're homemade. This is definitely going to be our new go-to spot whenever we're in the area... and honestly, it might even be worth making a special trip just for the food. The staff was super friendly, helped us with recommendations, and as a bonus, if you bring your receipt next door to Uncle Louie G's, you'll get 10% off your ice cream.

The wait is over, Smash Time Burger Co. finally made their opening debut. Opened only a few days…read moreago, they seem to be doing okay. As for the young staff, they're still working out some kinks service-wise. With the anticipation over, I really wanted to try one of their signature burgers, but I've had my fill of smash burgers from another blossoming establishment, so I'll have to indulge some other time. Instead, I opted for the Nashville Hot Chicken Tenders, a first for me. The small tenders I received were doused and sprinkled with a hot and spicy seasoning. No complaints on the Nashville heat level, it suited me just fine and the tenders were tasty. My disappointment was the cost to product ratio. The 'three' little tenders were quite small, costing $10.00, which is a bit high considering the portion served. Maybe this was a one off. Once all of the kinks are sorted out, hopefully they'll gain more business and in turn offer specials to provide some value for their local customers. I'll give them time and try them again in the future. 3.5

It was the afternoon and I was craving a burger with fries. I remember seeing the ads for this…read morerestaurant so, I suggested to my partner that go we there. Food: 4/5 Honestly, everything here is solid but, I had to deduct a point since the Mile high burger was SO filled that it left the buns a soggy mess. My favorite item was the mozzarella sticks. They are super fresh (not frozen Applebee's sticks). Their pull factor is amazing! Take your lactose pills because they are filled with cheese! YUM! Service: 5/5 We walked in, placed our order, and got our food within 15 mins! They were super nice considering my partner is an indecisive parton. All in all, definitely my go-to burger and fries place in Parkchester!

Burger was $10 for a baby patty. Shoulda just went to Wendy's and at least I would have been full…read more The sweet potato fries were decent.