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Albanian restaurants in New York: 5 checked places (Bronx, Manhattan, NJ, CT)
A short list on purpose. A place is here only if its own website presents it as Albanian or Kosovan and gives an address we can map. We don't list prices, hours or ratings, because they change: check the restaurant's site before you go.
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Short answer
Five places in the New York area describe themselves as Albanian or Kosovan on their own websites: Çka Ka Qëllu in the Bronx, Manhattan, Westwood (NJ) and Stamford (CT), and Besa Grill in the Bronx.
Verified · checked on 24 Oct 2026
The list
Verified · checked on 24 Oct 2026
Every listing checked on 24 October 2026 against the restaurant's own website.
Çka Ka Qëllu (Bronx)
Bronx · Hughes Ave
Says its dishes are rooted in Albanian and Kosovan culinary traditions; the dining room is decorated with old Albanian artifacts.
Çka Ka Qëllu (Manhattan)
Manhattan · E 31st St
The same restaurant's Manhattan location, listed on its own website.
Çka Ka Qëllu (New Jersey)
Westwood, New Jersey · Kinderkamack Rd
Its menu lists fli, which it calls 'an Albanian culinary masterpiece'.
Çka Ka Qëllu (Stamford)
Stamford, Connecticut · Clark St
The restaurant's Connecticut location, listed on its own website.
Besa Grill
Bronx · Williamsbridge Rd
Calls itself a 'Traditional Albanian Grill in the Bronx': qebapa, qofte, gullash and stuffed peppers.
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 in the Bronx?
Two places checked on their own websites: Çka Ka Qëllu at 2321 Hughes Ave and Besa Grill at 2133 Williamsbridge Rd.
Is there an Albanian restaurant in Manhattan?
Yes. Çka Ka Qëllu lists a Manhattan location at 118 E 31st St on its own website.
Where can I find fli (flija) near New York?
Çka Ka Qëllu's New Jersey menu (Westwood) lists fli. Menus change, so check before you go.
Why isn't my favourite place on the list?
We only list places we can confirm on their own website. Send it in with the form on this page and we'll check it.
Sources
- Çka Ka Qëllu: official website (locations, story)
- Çka Ka Qëllu New Jersey: official page and menu
- Besa Grill: official website
Checked 24 Oct 2026. Rules change; always confirm with the official source before you travel.
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