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Albanian restaurants in Metro Detroit: 3 checked places

These three restaurants in Macomb County, north of Detroit, present themselves as Albanian on their own websites. We don't list prices, hours or ratings: check each site before you go.

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Short answer

Three restaurants in Metro Detroit present themselves as Albanian on their own websites: Jakova Grill in Sterling Heights, Sofra Malsorit in Utica and Oda Grill in Macomb.

Verified · checked on 24 Oct 2026

Source: Jakova Grill, Sofra Malsorit and Oda Grill official websites

The list

Verified · checked on 24 Oct 2026

Every listing checked on 24 October 2026 against the restaurant's own website.

  • Jakova Grill

    Sterling Heights · Mound Rd

    Its menu has an 'Albanian Dishes' section (qebapa, mixed plates with qofte), plus speca me gjizë and grosh (bean soup).

    WebsiteDirections

  • Sofra Malsorit

    Utica · Auburn Rd

    'Taste the Heart of Albania': an Albanian table with online ordering and reservations on its own site.

    WebsiteDirections

  • Oda Grill

    Macomb · Hayes Rd

    'Authentic Albanian & Balkan': burek, fli, bukë misri me kos, tavë dheu, qofte and trileçe on a bilingual menu.

    WebsiteDirections

Why some places aren't here

Unknown · checked on 24 Oct 2026

Troja Albanian Cuisine in Sterling Heights isn't listed because we couldn't confirm it on a website of its own: on 24 October 2026 the only page we found was on Facebook, which we can't check. If it's yours, send us its own site.

What to order

Not sure what's what on the menu? Our recipes explain the classics: fli (flija), byrek, tavë kosi and qebapa.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I eat Albanian food near Detroit?

Three places checked on their own websites: Jakova Grill (38037 Mound Rd, Sterling Heights), Sofra Malsorit (7660 Auburn Rd, Utica) and Oda Grill (46880 Hayes Rd, Macomb).

Which Detroit-area restaurant serves fli?

Oda Grill in Macomb lists fli on its menu, served with cheese, and says a full tray is available by special order.

Why don't you show opening hours?

Hours change, and for at least one place the restaurant's site and other listings disagree. Check the restaurant's own site or call before you go.

Sources

Checked 24 Oct 2026. Rules change; always confirm with the official source before you travel.

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