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Çka Ka Qëllu

·Çka ka Qellue, 118, East 31st Street, Rose Hill, Manhattan Community Board 5, Manhattan, New York County, New York, 10016, United States·Albanian-Greek·$$
captured 8/1/2026

salad

  • salad

    $24

MIX GRILL PLATTER

  • Mix Grill Platter

    A traditional selection of qebapa, qofte, and suxhuk, grilled to perfection. This platter offers a rich, smoky, and spicy combination of flavors, perfect for one person to savor a true taste of Albanian cuisine

    $29

TRADITA MIXED GRILL PLATTER

  • Tradita Mixed Grill Platter

    Combination of qebapa, qofte, sausage, chicken & liver

    $50

Main Courses

  • Bifteki

    Greek-style seasoned ground beef patties

    $27
  • Chicken Gyro Plate

    Thinly sliced marinated chicken, served with pita and tzatziki

    $24
  • Lamb Chops

    Grilled lamb chops

    $38
  • Moussaka

    Layered eggplant, minced meat, béchamel sauce

    $28
  • Pastitsio

    Layered pasta, minced meat, béchamel sauce

    $26
  • Pork Gyro Plate

    Thinly sliced marinated pork, served with pita and tzatziki

    $24
  • Psari Plaki

    Baked fish with tomato, onion, herbs

    $35
  • Souvlaki

    Marinated and grilled skewers (pork or chicken)

    $25

Appetizers

  • Byrek me Mish

    Flaky pastry filled with ground beef.

    $10
  • Byrek me Spinaq

    Flaky pastry filled with spinach and feta cheese.

    $10
  • Qofte të Vogla

    Small fried meatballs served with yogurt dip.

    $11
  • Sallam me Djathë

    Albanian cured meat served with cheese and olives.

    $13
  • Sallam me Djathë dhe Ullinj

    Albanian cured meat served with cheese and olives.

    $13
  • Speca të Mbushur

    Bell peppers stuffed with rice and ground beef, topped with cottage cheese.

    $12

APPETIZERS

  • Ajvar

    A roasted red pepper spread with hints of eggplant and garlic

    $7
  • Cheese

    Traditional feta cheese drizzled with olive oil and finished with a touch of seasoning

    $8
  • Cheese Pickled Pepper

    A traditional combination of creamy cheese and pickled pepper

    $10
  • French Fries

    Classic, crispy, golden french fries, lightly seasoned

    $10
  • Grilled Seasonal Vegetables

    Charred and seasoned to perfection

    $17
  • Mixed Olives

    A selection of marinated olives, seasoned with a delightful mix of herbs and olive oil

    $13
  • Pepper Dip

    A rich, velvety blend of roasted peppers and cheese for a bold, savory taste

    $8
  • Pickled Pepper

    Stuffed with a medley of seasonal pickled vegetables, prepared in the authentic, time honored way

    $7
  • Roasted Pepper

    Sautéed with garlic and olive oil

    $8
  • Sausage Dip

    Slow-smoked sausage and two cheeses melt together in this creamy, savory dip

    $10
  • Sesame Baked Cheese

    Dipped in egg, coated with flour and sesame seeds, baked to golden perfection, and finished with a rich honey glaze. Served with warm bread for perfect bite

    $17
  • Tarator

    Chilled yogurt blend with minced cucumber and garlic drizzled with parsley

    $8

Çka Ka Qëllu

  • Dolmades

    Grape leaves stuffed with rice and herbs

    $14
  • Fava

    Yellow split pea puree, onion, dill

    $13
  • Garides Saganaki

    Shrimp baked with tomato sauce and feta cheese

    $19
  • Halloumi

    Grilled halloumi cheese

    $16
  • Hummus

    Chickpea, tahini, garlic, lemon

    $12
  • Kalamarakia Tiganita

    Fried calamari

    $18
  • Melitzanosalata

    Roasted eggplant, garlic, olive oil, lemon

    $13
  • Octapodi

    Grilled octopus

    $22
  • Saganaki

    Fried kefalotyri cheese

    $15
  • Skordalia

    Potato, garlic, olive oil

    $12
  • Spanakopita

    Spinach and feta cheese in phyllo dough

    $15
  • Tirokafteri

    Spicy feta cheese dip

    $14
  • Tzatziki

    Yogurt, cucumber, garlic, dill

    $12

ÇKA KA QËLLU MIXED MEAT COMBINATION

  • Çka Ka Qëllu Mixed Meat Combination

    Choice of five (5): lamb, liver, chicken, shish qebap, veal, suxhuk, and qofte. Served with grilled vegetables and baked potatoes. Served for two

    $71

FILET MIGNON VEAL SHISH QEBAP

  • Filet Mignon Veal Shish Qebap

    Succulent, marinated filet mignon veal, skewered and grilled to perfection. Served with creamy mashed potatoes and a side of grilled seasonal vegetables

    $28

GRILLED CHICKEN

  • Grilled Chicken

    Grilled chicken, herb-marinated and grilled to perfection, served alongside smoky grilled vegetables and a side of cabbage salad

    $28

GRILLED LIVER

  • Grilled Liver

    Seasoned with our special homemade blend, served alongside perfectly grilled seasonal vegetables

    $26

LAMB MEAT

  • Lamb Meat

    Slow-roasted, tender lamb infused with our special house-blend spices

    $62

Menu

  • GRILLED BRANZINO

    Grilled Mediterranean sea bass served with baked potatoes and grilled seasonal vegetables

    $43
  • GRILLED OCTOPUS

    Served with mashed potatoes and grilled seasonal vegetables

    $35
  • LEÇENIK

    Cornbread made with spinach and three cheeses, complemented by a rich pepper sauce

    $10
  • olives

    $20
  • Q0FTE (4 PCS)

    Flame-grilled medallions of seasoned ground beef and veal, paired with rich kajmak and a side of cabbage salad

    $26
  • QEBAPA (10 PCS)

    Flame-grilled Qebapa, paired with rich kajmak and a side of cabbage salad

    $24

QOFTE (4 PCS)

  • Qofte (4 pcs)

    Flame-grilled medallions of seasoned ground beef and veal, paired with rich kajmak and a side of cabbage salad

    $26

QOFTE SHARI

  • Qofte Shari

    Flame-grilled seasoned veal and beef mix, filled with melted cheese and chopped smoked meat served with golden potatoes topped with creamy house-made kajmak and a side of cabbage salad, bringing the rich flavors of the Shari Mountains to your table

    $27

RIB EYE STEAK FOR ONE (16 OZ )

  • Rib Eye Steak for One (16 oz )

    $71

Salads

  • Horiatiki

    Traditional Greek salad with tomato, cucumber, onion, feta, olives

    $16
  • Maroulosalata

    Romaine lettuce, dill, scallions, lemon-olive oil dressing

    $14
  • Sallatë

    Mixed greens with tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and feta cheese, with a lemon-olive oil dressing.

    $15
  • Sallatë me Karkalecë

    Mixed greens with sautéed shrimp, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and feta cheese, with a lemon-olive oil dressing.

    $21
  • Sallatë me Pulë

    Mixed greens with grilled chicken, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and feta cheese, with a lemon-olive oil dressing.

    $19

SALADS

  • Mediterranean Salad

    Arugula greens topped with goat cheese, sliced green apples, sweet red beets, crunchy walnuts, and dried cranberries, all tossed in a flavorful Çka Ka Qëllu dressing

    $20
  • Shop Salad

    Sweet cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and creamy shredded feta cheese

    $20
  • Village Salad

    Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, sweet red onions, crunchy cucumber, feta cheese, and olives

    $20

SAVORY DELICACIES

  • Fli

    Delicate, golden layers of hand-baked batter, brushed with rich butter for a soft, flaky texture – an Albanian culinary masterpiece

    $16

Sides

  • Horta Vrasta

    Boiled wild greens with lemon and olive oil

    $10
  • Patate të Pjekura

    Roasted potatoes with herbs.

    $9
  • Patates Tiganites

    Fried potatoes

    $9
  • Perime të Ziera

    Steamed seasonal vegetables.

    $8
  • Pita Bread

    Warm pita bread

    $4

SKENDERBEG

  • Skenderbeg

    Named after Albania’s national hero, Gjergj Kastrioti Skënderbeu, this crispy, deep fried golden-breaded veal filet mignon rolls is stuffed with melted cheese and smoked meat, then served with baked potatoes and seasonal vegetables

    $43

SOUPS

  • Çka Ka Qëllu Soup

    Chicken soup with tender chicken, rice, and a mix of veggies in a flavorful broth

    $17

SPRING LAMB CHOPS

  • Spring Lamb Chops

    Juicy, perfectly grilled lamb chops drizzled with a light red wine, honey, and garlic sauce. Served with creamy mashed potatoes and tender asparagus.

    $44

SUXHUK (3 PCS)

  • Suxhuk (3 pcs)

    Flame-grilled, handcrafted blend of ground veal and beef sausage, served in mazë, and with our leçenik (cornbread made with spinach and three cheeses, complemented by a rich pepper sauce)

    $22

Traditional Albanian dishes

  • Byrek

    Flaky pastry filled with spinach and feta cheese.

    $19
  • Fergesë

    Peppers, tomatoes, and onions baked with cottage cheese and eggs.

    $23
  • Karkalecë

    Sautéed shrimp with garlic, white wine, and herbs.

    $29
  • Mish Qengji

    Roasted lamb shank served with mashed potatoes.

    $33
  • Peshk

    Grilled branzino served with lemon and herbs.

    $31
  • Qofte

    Fried meatballs served with potatoes.

    $24
  • Speca me Gjizë

    Bell peppers stuffed with rice and ground beef, topped with cottage cheese.

    $24
  • Tavë Kosi

    Lamb and rice baked in yogurt and eggs.

    $25

Traditional slow-cooked dishes prepared in an earthenware pot for a comforting and authentic taste of Albanian cuisine

  • FASULË

    A staple in Albanian cuisine, this traditional white bean stew is slow-simmered with aromatic spices and olive oil, creating a rich hearty broth. Enjoy it in its classic form or enhance it with homemade smoked meat $4 or suxhuk $4 for added depth and flavor

    $24
  • GULASH

    A traditional Balkan slow-cooked beef stew, simmered with onions, paprika, and aromatic spices, topped with mashed potatoes

    $27
  • KAÇAMAK

    A creamy Balkan porridge made with slow-cooked cornmeal, house-churned butter, and melted cheese

    $22
  • MANTIA

    Delicate ground beef-filled dumplings, baked to perfection and immersed in a luscious, house-made cheese sauce

    $24
  • MAZË E ZIER

    A rich and creamy blend of three cheeses and cornmeal, cooked with homemade butter in a pan until perfectly smooth

    $22
  • SARMA

    Cabbage leaves stuffed with seasoned ground meat, rice, and fresh vegetables

    $27
  • SPECË NË MAZË

    Fire-grilled cubanelle pepper, delicately sautéed in homemade butter and crowned with rich, artisanal cream cheese

    $21
  • STUFFED PEPPER

    Tender peppers filled with a flavorful mix of seasonal vegetables, herbs, and rice

    $24
  • SUXHUK NË TAVË

    A handcrafted blend of ground veal and beef sausage sautéed in olive oil, melted in a velvety fusion of three artisanal cheeses

    $26
  • TAVA DHEUT

    A creamy and flavorful baked dish made with tender liver, peppers, tomatoes, cheese, and spices

    $25
  • TAVA KOSI

    A classic Albanian baked dish featuring tender lamb in a creamy, tangy yogurt and egg custard

    $28

VEAL MEAT

  • Veal Meat

    Flame-grilled thin cuts of marinated veal meat served with grilled vegetables and baked potatoes

    $39

ALBANIAN TRILEQE

  • Albanian Trileçe

    A cake soaked in a blend of three milks, topped with rich caramel cream

    $12

BAKLAVA

  • Baklava

    Layers of crisp filo dough, filled with chopped nuts, and sweetened with honey-sugar syrup

    $15

Desserts

  • Galaktoboureko

    Semolina custard baked in phyllo dough with syrup

    $12
  • Greek Yogurt with Honey and Walnuts

    Thick Greek yogurt with honey and walnuts

    $10
  • Loukoumades

    Fried dough balls drizzled with honey syrup and cinnamon

    $12

SHEQERPARE

  • Sheqerpare

    Traditional Albanian soft, buttery cookie soaked in sweet lemon syrup

    $12