one of the best albanian places i have tried. Their menu was rich and interesting. Our server was super helpful and all her recomendations hit a spot! For apetizers we tried their speca me maze it was amazingggggg, so goey and creamy. We also had their Gullash and mixed grill and loved both. Order wisely because their dishes are so rich they make you full super fast!!! Defo will go back. read more

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Walked into this place spontaneously while exploring the neighborhood and I'm so glad I did! The staff were extremely friendly and welcoming and did a great job of explaining all of the menu items thoroughly. I ended up getting the Gurra Burger and it was so rich and flavor. Totally recommend! read more

Omg I am so glad I found this gem. Food was delicious, I'm coming back tomorrow and highly recommend. I had the following: House salad - I'm not a feta lover but I loved how they made this dish. The feta was shaved and was very enjoyable, this salad is solid and can stand out on its own Trout - light and tasty, cooked very well Can't wait to come back! Service was attentive and friendly, five stars. read more

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The Spicy Smashed!!! Best burger on Arthur ave! New and improved Gurra cafe came nothing short of spectacular! read more

Gurra Cafe - The Spicy Smash Burger! - Mediterranean Near Me - Bronx, New York

We happened to be in the area and decided to try some Balkan cuisine. We decided to order from Gurre Cafee (which is Albanian). We ordered Cevapa which is a one of the traditional Alabamian desh / meal). We had it with the the Bulgarian cheese but surprised that we didn't get the ajvar with it. In any case the cevapa were good and hot and they were served in samun (traditional bread) The establishment is clean and well maintained. The staff are friendly, warm and welcoming. They were well staffed. The dining area was large and it does have adequate seating. The service was good. The food came out fresh and accordingly. They do not have a drive thru They do have a parking lot which is very convenient read more

A somewhat-limited, traditional Albanian menu with a nice seating area and friendly staff. I enjoyed the trout and the cappuccino was great. Would come back to try something else as well! read more

Gurra Cafe - Trout - Mediterranean Near Me - Bronx, New York

My boyfriend is Albanian and I've always wanted to eat at an Albanian restaurant. We headed to Arthur Ave which is the traditional Little Italy in the Bronx. Over the years Arthur Avenue has established an Albanian presence, many owning Italian shops or setting up Albanian stores. So we drove there not knowing any specific restaurant rather stumbling along and asking locals on the street where a good Albanian restaurant was located. So I do not look Albanian at all. When we walked into Gurra, there were a few older men there kinda staring me down. I'm kinda used to that especially since I've been to Albania and was stared at all the time. So although it was somewhat uncomfortable, it wasn't unbearable. My bf started speaking to them in Albanian and they started to warm up. Their first question was, "where are you from, you know this is Albanian food?" We sat down and I didn't really know where I should look since I know I was being stared at. There was a tv in the room but I wasn't facing it. So I mostly stared at a wall. My bf ordered a few salads with chunks of feta and meat plates of cevapi (veal sausage) with bread. We were never offered a menu, rather the chef brought us to the display of meats and we pointed to what we wanted. The food was good and hearty although it tasted exactly like my bf's mom's cooking. We were in and out within 20 min. Now when I recall the experience I feel like it's a men's club of people that made up the Kosovo Liberation Army. Not that I don't support that but that's how hardcore it was. So looking over some posts on Chowhound, this cafe is pretty much members only as in only Albanians which might explain my experience there. They might have slightly loosened their members only policy but I would not go unless I was with an Albanian. read more

Gurra Cafe is top tier Albanian dining. The qevapa are better than all of the other albo places put together.

Nothing but great things to say about this European restaurant ! The food is AMAZING and affordable. The staff was great, welcoming & made sure everything was on point. I am looking forward to come back ! Thank you Gurra Cafe !! read more

Gurra Cafe - Gurra Cafe - Mediterranean Near Me - Bronx, New York

Serves traditional Albanian dishes. Can't go wrong with this combo to go. Paired with stone castle wine and a salad leaves you with a wonderful Balkan trio. Sometimes after a long hards day work take out is necessary. This restaurant also has great dining. During COVID-19 I enjoyed outdoor dining with pasul to fulfill a desire for a hearty meal. It's a great stop on Arthur Avenue for a nice lunch after shopping, visiting family at Fordham University or even to grab a to go order on the way home for the family. Arthur Avenue offers Italian, Balkan and Latin foods on the strip, however Gurra Cafe should be on your list of places and do stop by at Prince Cafe on the corner of Arthur Avenue for a coffee afterwards. read more

Absolutely disrespectful and unprofessional. It's called a cafe and yet kicked me and two others out because it's not a "cafe". Apparently only nice if you look and speak like them. read more

Amazing ..Albanian burger it's awesome ..wish all the best .recommend to everyone .. read more

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They did a complete redesign of their restaurant and food menu a couple years ago. Before, it was mainly Albanian men going there. Now its an awesome place to go for everyone. Great Albanian food at great prices. Family owned and operated. The Albanian burger is delicious. read more

This place use to be very popular back in the days. Lots of traffic and good food use to be served but now they are in steep decline. Not only you cant get good food but also all you get is people staring at you and trying to figure out where are you from or what the hell are you doing here. There are many other good places in the area. 2 Star, ZYMI, and many many others around Arthur ave that wont disappoint you or make you feel like your not belonging. read more

I went here over a year ago... talk about cleaning the skeletons from your closet. I first read about it in the Village Voice... and after coming, I don't know how the reviewer was really able to come back out. I got the worst stare-down of my life here! If looks could kill, they'd serve me up as a sausage. The food was good though, if my memory recalls. read more

The best Albanian food I've ever had. The Pasul is the best, everything is fresh and good price.

Isha ne Gurra qe te ç'mallem me ushqim nga vendlindja. Ndjenja dhe mikpritja ishte e mire dhe te bente te ndjehej se je ne ndonje qebaptore ne Prishtine. Porosita nga menu-ja Kombinim (qebapa, qyfte dhe suxhuk), ne dukje dukeshin shume te shijshem, por pasi i provova nuk te jepshin ndjenjen e qebapit. Pastaj morra per desert nje bakllav dhe tollumb qe fatkeqsisht me zhgenjyen perseri. Bakllava dukej si burek me mish dhe nje shije qe skish te bej me bakllave, ndersa tollumbi poashtu njejte. Ne fund, ju sugjeroj te provoni vet dhe ta vlersoni vet! Mos pritni qebapa te Kosoves! read more

This Kosovan restaurant is an unexpected gem in Arthur Avenue where chef/owner John has operated this place for 17 years. I ordered baked trout which included a fresh salad with feta and vegetables and just-made bread characteristic of the region. The Albanian coffee was thick, strong, and tasty. Waitress Dona was friendly and helpful. I plan to return here the next time I am in the area. read more

This place leaves me great experience of Albanian cuisine. Some reviewers said they weren't treat well here but I didn't feel anything weird and we were four Asians there last time. Well, it is true that if you speak Albanian you will be better served since people here don't speak good English. The food is delicious: sausages, hamburgers, veal, bean stew, and salads all worth try. read more

Not a fancy place, but the food is delicious, the portions are generous, the staff is nice - they really try hard to please you, and yes, it is a hang out place for older Albanian men, but there were 6 of us who went here for dinner (three couples) and we had a very good time. Keep an open mind people - when in Rome do as the Romans do, that's the whole point! read more

My boyfriend and I came here from Jersey for their qebapas and they were amazing. Great service as well.

Food is delicious, owner and staff are super friendly. Was there for lunch yesterday with my family. Me, my wife and my 8 year old simply loved it. read more

The most delicious authentic Albanian food I have ever had! So fresh and delicious & the service is awesome too.

I frequent out-of-the-way restaurants in "ethnic" neighborhoods all over the city and this was the first time I have ever been STARED DOWN by staff and patrons upon entering one. But, let's give them the benefit of the doubt and chalk that up to them being surprised since it was a holiday and most other nearby restaurants were closed. On to the food and service! After escorting ourselves to a table (that we assumed was ok to do since no one spoke up otherwise), we ordered the grilled meat combination plate, a half order of goulash, and a half order of bean soup. The meats were greasy and flavorless (with the exception of the suxhuk), and the goulash and bean soup were bland. The olive oil/vinegar/salt/pepper basket on some of the other tables might have helped, but our table didn't have one nor were we offered it. The tangy cheese on the salad and the complimentary bread were probably the best part of the meal. Upon receiving the check we were told it was cash only and that there was an ATM across the street. Unfortunately, the ATM had a maximum $20/transaction. It's sad that this was my first impression of Albanian food aside from bureks and it was so subpar. I'll give it a try again someday, but definitely not here. read more

Love this spot, food is amazing and I love the new decor. Me and my wife try to go at least 2 times a month. I am a big fan of the qevapa and steak, my wife loves the fish. read more

Yum! Pleasant white bean soup with beef jerky served with warm bread and tasteful salad was delicious.

I like this place, probably for the same reason that the other people didn't like it -- it's exotic and feels like you're visiting Albania (I guess -- never been there but been to lots of other 3rd worldish places). Anyway they will stare at you but I (a guy) tend to look back and then smile and they smile. I've never felt that anyone is really unfriendly but it's generally a male-dominated place -- my wife would prob not go there without me. I go there all the time actually. Also worth mentioning that it's very cheap - esp in the context of the rising prices throughout the rest of this Little Italy. Also since I go all the time the owner now knows me - maybe he tells the other guys that I'm ok :) read more

LOVED THIS PLACE! From reading some prior Yelp reviews, had some concerns about getting stared at and being treated like an outsider. NOTHING COULD BE FURTHER FROM THE TRUTH! We shared that it was our first time trying Albanian food and our server offered to bring a sampling of Kosovo and Albanian sausages, meatballs, Albanian ghoulash and feta salad. Everything was amazing - spiced just right and cooked to perfection. We chatted up the owner/chef and he brought out his white bean specialty for us to try. He was so warm and welcoming, proud of his food and his restaurant, and we were thrilled with our experience. read more

Gurra Cafe is one of my favorite Albanian cuisine places. Great food, especially their sausages!! They also have outdoor seating. I highly recommend Gurra! Delicious food @ reasonable prices! read more

went here for dinner and absolutely loved their burger. amazing food.. will definitely be back soon. very warm and welcoming.

I go here every weekend, their food is fresh and awesome, if you are looking for Albanian food then this is definitely the place you should try. read more