Çka Ka Qëllu has been on my radar for a while now. I first heard about it several years ago when…read morethey first opened in the Arthur Ave neighborhood - standing out as a traditional Albanian restaurant amongst the sea of Italian eateries. Fast forward to the present day, and they have gained considerable attention. The restaurant has made the NYT's Top 100 Restaurants in NYC list for the past 4 years, they have expanded to two (soon three) other locations, and is a favorite among the social media and celeb crowd (this is allegedly one of Dua Lipa's favorite restaurants in the city). That being said, we thought it would be a great spot to celebrate a family member's birthday - so I booked a table and off we went. Çka Ka Qëllu is located on Hughes adjacent to the back entrance of the Arthur Ave Retail Market. The restaurant is gorgeous - it's pretty spacious with three main dining rooms. The decor is a showstopper in itself - the exposed stone walls coupled with the abundance of artwork and old world accents placed throughout the dining area make this seem more like a museum than a restaurant. The ethnic music that is piped throughout the restaurant completes the feel. I honestly couldn't stop looking around. There menu is pretty expansive - most of the items I had not heard of before, but it's also approachable as they spell it out for you in the description what each dish is. We were a party of seven, so to make things easy we aligned to share everything. My brother and I decided to take lead and order items from each section. We decided to start with the ajvar, sausage dip, and tarator. These were all delicious; essentially dips, they all had great flavor and were paired with hot crusty bread mmmm. We then got a bunch of other dishes: leçenik, burek, fili, fasule with smoked meat, mantia, mazë e zier, and a shop salad. As with the dips, everything here was delicious. It's hard to pick the standouts because everything was so good - honest food, full of flavor and depth. Okay you twisted my arm - if I had to choose, my favorites were the burek and the mazë e zier. I love a good burek, and this one was top drawer. The pull on the mazë e zier was out of this world, yet it was easy to maneuver with great flavor. We ended the meal with one of their grilled dishes - namely the mixed meat combo. We chose five meats and they paired them with some vegetables and potato. At risk of sounding like a broken record - this was delicious as well. Service was awesome - everyone was welcoming and the food came out at a good pace. Overall, Çka Ka Qëllu is an absolute yes - the food, the decor, and the service were all aces. The hype is real and they deserve all the accolades they have received. Goes without saying, but I would definitely return for another meal - take me back now!

Plan bagels it was kinda stale tasting but I would get it again if it was fresh …read more It was kinda mysterious looking when I walked in the shop service was ok

It's mostly become old news at this point that the Bronx's Little Italy is gradually transforming…read moreinto Little Albania. In addition to the famous Cka ka Qellu for a sit-down meal, there are a number of cafés and casual purveyors of börek. Dea falls in the latter category, and serves both slices of börek pies as well as tubular böreks that in Türkiye are known as kol böreği. We opted for a slice of the spinach pie, which tasted a bit more like spring onion. The dough itself is beautifully layered, but the filling was quite bland, and ostensibly undersalted. Service is mind-numbingly slow, so prepare yourself for a wait.

Im a long time customer. Always fresh , consistent Delisous food. I have tried many bureks. The…read moremeat, pumpkin, veggie, and cheese to name a few. The yogurt is devine. Nice juxtaposition with the stuffed burek. Great customer service . Donna and Helena are so nice and hard working. Cute cafe vibes. The best cappuccino in the Bronx. Affordable too.

Cute spot for Albanian eats off of Arthur ave in the Bronx. Meals are reasonably priced. Staff is…read moresuper sweet and speedy. Albanian music bumping. My only problem with the place is they don't take card. Only cash or Zelle.

The food is amazing, and the new location is fantastic! The service is excellent, and the owner is…read moretruly incredible. The ambiance is wonderful, making this place a must-visit. You won't be disappointed!

The staff and owner are so friendly and courteous and welcoming…read more The establishment is clean with limited seating. They establishment is a store and freshly made Balkan food. Balkan ethnic food served, burek, qevape, fli,... always freshly made food. Absolutely recommend when in the are.

Great Albanian food. I love it so much I can't live without it. Thank god we have good Albanian…read morefood in Westchester now.

An amazing brunch experience especially on holidays. This place goes above and beyond in terms of…read moredecor, service, and ambiance. The cocktails are amazing and very clever, you will take alot of pictures for Instagram. The food is just above average, but you really are there for the decor and drinks! We went during Halloween 2025 and had an amazing time. Special thanks to the staff who served us at the bar while waiting for our table. Ambiance: 5/5. Although a little small, it's more cozy than crowded. There are decorations wall to wall (and ceilings) during the holidays. The bar is not really meant for kids but they will enjoy the spectacle as much as adults. Drinks: 5/5. Each drink is creative, well mixed, and STRONG. Worth the higher price tag for the artistry. Food: 4/5. Good but not amazing. Solid brunch options and portion sizes, and solid for the price. Service: 4.5/5. Attentive, polite and efficient despite the large crowds coming into this place.

Lovely brunch spot in West Village. My friends put our names down at a different restaurant down…read morethe street, but we couldn't get seated by 11am and ended up at Sveta instead. This was my secret hope because they post their menu outside, and it got me daydreaming about trying all their delicious European cuisine. The interior is gorgeous! SO MANY FLOWERS. Would love to come back for dinner someday. For my entrée, I got the steak, potatoes, and eggs. Our table shared the Traditional Borscht, and I got a Bloody Mary. I'm surprised at how empty this place was, but maybe it's more poppin' at dinnertime. I look forward to trying more of their menu!

The challenge is how do you pronounce the name of this place? While we struggled with this, we had…read morea far easier time selection what we wanted on the menu, and that's not a small task as they feature a great variety of selection. The dining area is well furnished, and fits the atmosphere. Staff were friendly and helpful. Reservation is available online, and you may want to use it during peak hours. Do save some room for desserts, it is well worth the wait.

Cka Ka Qullue is an outstanding restaurant. I think the best part is how authentic it is - from the…read moremusic to the art/decor to the interior design. It feels like you stepped into a rustic little house that a family lives in. We really appreciated that they were playing Albanian music. The food is so filling and heavy so pace yourself. My husband and I shared the pepper dip and the baked cheese appetizers, which come with freshly baked bread. Seriously delicious. For entrees, I got the tava kosi, which is an egg dish with two pieces of lamb. Honestly I didn't love it. It's a LOT of egg. The lamb pieces were delicious, but I was already so full that I could only have one piece. I wish it had a bit less egg and a bit more other things, but I know this is their national dish. My husband got the qofte shari. It was perfect. Cooked so well, the meat was spiced uniquely, even the fries were great. I think I just ordered the wrong thing! I would seriously love to return and try another clay dish. We finished off the meal with Albanian coffee, which was like Turkish coffee, but smoother and better. All in all, left so happy and full. Service was so attentive, too. Go here for a unique meal in the cutest little restaurant.

Delicious food and great ambience. Jelena was very kind and friendly as always. Would recommend…read moreMimoza to anyone that loves good food!!

We came here for a last minute dinner on a Friday evening - no reservations needed. They have a…read moregreat happy hour day from 5-7pm discounts on alcohol and food. Everything was delicious. I highly recommend the cevapi and roasted peppers. The staff was great and food came quickly. Will be back!!

Took the train from Manhattan to try this place for the first time with my sis as I haven't had…read moregood pita in forever. not the pita bread btw, but a traditional Balkan dish of filling-wrapped phyllo spirals, sometimes squares. both women at the counter were super friendly and I love the atmosphere with the traditional decor! Felt like being back in a Bosnian cafe. Ordered: *2 cheese slices of pita (sirnica) *1 spinach slice (zeljanica) All 3 were barely warm which I feel like is a bare minimum for something so easily heated up, and the dough didn't taste traditional -- almost tasted like whole wheat. Filling was sparse and not well incorporated/made. Also ordered 2 cupavice, kinda like pound cake rolled in chocolate and coconut flakes. those were KILLLLER and brought me back to my neighbor making them when I was younger. Their meat dishes may be a safer bet but "burek is in the name" so I'd expect the pita to be way better

ive tried their meat and cheese pies before and had fond memories. however, got the full pie this…read moretime and wasnt impressed at all. the stuffed cabbage leaves and mash potatoes were also pretty unmemorable. the portions are decent but just dont see myself craving food from here again.

This was my first time trying actual Romanian food, as most restaurants I have been are marketed as…read more"eastern European" with the cabbage rolls, pierogi, etc. Thus, it is hard to give an accurate star rating since I don't really have an adequate baseline of what Romanian food should be, but combining the food and the excellent service, this place deserves a 5 stars. We were a party of 7 and we walked in on a Sunday dinner, and there was no wait. There was a wedding nearby in the restaurant, so it was a bit loud, but it was a good vibe. We ordered a bunch of dishes, such as the Platou Taranesc, Salata Bouef, Pomana Porcului, Pastrama, Mititei, Sarmale, Papanasi, and Coltunasi Platou Taranesc - country plate, basically bread and cold cut, Romanian style. It was a good experience but something I would normally not go out of my way for, since I don't like cold cut. But it is worth trying since Romanian food has a lot of cured meats and such, so the variety here is apparent Salata Bouef - bouef salad. Not beef salad. It is like a potato salad with chicken and veggies. Fairly hearty despite looking like small portions Pomana Porcului - traditional style pork fried meat - does not look fried, but it is a bit cured. A bit tough, maybe that's how they prepare it, but nonetheless flavorful. Pastrama - lamb pastrami - also a bit tough but cured. I liked the flavors but definitely need to eat it like a fork and knife style, not one bite Mititei - Romanian skinless sausages - kind of like a kofta (ground beef) and I loved this meat dish the most Sarmale - stuffed cabbage roll - one of the best cabbage rolls I have tried. Manageable size for each roll, and the cabbage has just the right amount of softness and the filling is super flavorful. Would recommend this 100% Papanasi - Romanian donuts - they say 2 pieces but the pieces are huge and sweet and hearty. A great way to conclude the meal, and enough to feed 4+ people after a nice meal Coltunasi - dumplings - we got beef. These are good but did not stand out. A nice starter Service was amazing and deserving of the auto 20% gratuity. The only miss is the water refills are not as frequent but the server gave us some sides on the house and gave us amazing recommendations of what to try for food for the first time and brought out everything we needed to enjoy the meal.

Food tastes good, but it is not like special in any way. Grilled meat is tender. The tripe soup is…read morepretty interesting because it is a little bit sour from the sour cream I think. It is also very cheap for such a decent size portion. Grilled cheese is like cheese stick. It was a very heavy lunch that kept me full for the rest of the day.

I don't critique every little tiny restaurant that I go to in Manhattan and North/Central NJ I but…read morethis one's unusual in its West village combination of Belgium and British food, it's not entirely cheap but pretty authentic for the claim that they stake. It's not fancy at all and it's a little pricey for it and fanciness but they do a hell of a moules and Frites ( mussels and french fries Belgian style loving the authentic Dijon mustard and the service, that is sincere.. I like sitting outside on Hudson Street watching the wheels go round. I can't give it 5 stars because it's kind of dumpy inside. The patient waiter made up for that, not everything is a value on the menu. Good luck figuring that out. Order mayo and diesel mustard for the frites. Give it four stars,it's funky, but it's cool.

Oscar's place is one of the old English dinners in west village location. Cosy inside and…read moreattractive to neighbors/tourists. Laid back energy and always. This place is good for casuals to any occasions! Attached pictures !!