Award-winning

Çka Ka Qellue

4.8 (229)

$30 and under

Eastern European

118 E 31st St, New York, NY 10016-9520

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2 people

May 22, 2025

May 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 32 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

"ÇKA KA QËLLU" restaurant serves a modern selection of most popular and most loved dishes of Albania and Kosovo cuisine as well as the mouth watering desserts. We serve not only healthy but also nutritious food for you and your family. All servings are prepared and cooked by our well-experienced and passionate chefs in our kitchen here at Çka Ka Qëllu.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Eastern European, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 213-2082
Website
https://ckakaqellue.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
118 E 31st St, New York, NY 10016-9520
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Neighborhood
Murray Hill
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Delivery, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

What 229 people are saying

Çka Ka Qellue reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.9Ambience
4.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Çka Ka Qellue is a celebrated culinary gem offering "amazing food" and a "charming interior." Guests rave about the "kind and professional service" and "great ambiance," with standout dishes like sesame baked cheese and tarator. Perfect for experiencing unique flavors, it's a welcoming spot for romantic dinners and group gatherings.

229 Reviews

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Matthew
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was an amazing experience! They saw my request for my boyfriend’s birthday. Food was excellent.
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Iain VIP
Atlanta40 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What an absolute gem of a restaurant. Really interesting food & menu. Picked Pepper & Cheese, Shop Salad, fried dumplings & qofta. Simply amazing location. Definitely on my return list.
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Nicole
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always amazing food and never a disappointment. Absolutely love love love this restaurant
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Hayeon
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on May 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It was amazing experience, they serving with kindness and food is so good. Soft unique taste.
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Will
Philadelphia1 review
5.0
Dined on April 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing restaurant !! A hidden gem and one of the best in the neighborhood
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theresa
New York City8 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service & great food. I will definitely be back.
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Susan neuman VIP
Detroit31 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We thought the food was outstanding, and we will definitely be back. Service was great, and the dining room itself is charming.
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mary margaret
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on March 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Just fabulous. We'll definitely be going back! Thank you.
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Nicole
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great ambiance, food, decoration/environment, and service. Love the cultural elements and the music as well.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I’ve never had Albanian cuisine before but always walked by this restaurant in the neighborhood. The waitstaff was incredible—so helpful and kind. Our waitress helped us choose popular favorites—all of which were delicious. We started with the sesame baked cheese, sausage dip, and Tarator (not pictured). All three were amazing, but the tarator was my favorite—it was cool and refreshing. Our mains were the mantia and the tradita mixed grill. The meats were cooked perfectly and the mantia was just as good. I highly recommend coming here with a group so you can share even more dips and food together. I will definitely be coming back!
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FAQs

Çka Ka Qellue offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 213-2082.

Çka Ka Qellue is rated 4.8 stars by 229 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Booked 32 times today

118 E 31st St, New York, NY 10016-9520

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Neighborhood
Murray Hill
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Eastern European, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Delivery, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
https://ckakaqellue.com/
Phone number
(212) 213-2082

Çka Ka Qellue

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What 229 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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