I liked the cozy vibes of this Albanian restaurant. We ordered the mantia clay pot which was really delicious. It was like a crispy dumpling of meat with cheese/yogurt and they gave bread to eat the sauce with. We also got the tava kosi which was lamb in an egg frittata-like dish. Overall, I'd come here again to try more dishes!

First time trying Albanian food and I loved it! I ordered the mixed grill platter, which was a generous portion of 3 different meats. The service was fast and friendly, and the ambiance of the restaurant is top notch. From the traditional music to the mood lighting and the on theme decor, it was a lovely experience all around dining here. Would come again!

Walked in on a Sunday afternoon to get some lunch with no reservation. I was instantly seated and tended to. Service was great and the food came out perfectly. I got the mixed grill and it was so flavorful and fresh tasting. The bread accompanying my meal was so warm, soft, and fresh. Highly recommend coming here.

Came for lunch on a weekday (made a reservation but definitely wasn't necessary). My friend and I shared the mantia ne tave (veal dumplings), ajvar (roasted red pepper spread) and fli (like a layered baked pastry). Everything was solid.

An amazing evening with wonderful food, fantastic service, and a charming atmosphere. We couldn't have asked for more. We started out with the assorted olives and also their yogurt. Served with their fresh bread, I could have happily made this my meal. We ordered their Tavë Kosi and their meat sampler platter. All was so delicious! We've already recommended this place to our friends that are local.

Lovely spot with fantastic service and a rare chance to try Albanian food! We were a large group celebrating a birthday and made a reservation in advance. Service was wonderful -- we got great recommendations from the staff, our water was always full, and they gave us such a special treat for the birthday celebration. The food came quickly. The dishes here are definitely on the pricier side for somewhat small portions, and it's not your typical mediterranean restaurant (a great time to try something new). We tried the dips, fresh bread, and mantia which were super delicious and flavorful. For mains, we got the branzino, shareable grill platter (the kofta is really standout), fusul, and tava kosi. I enjoyed the fusul and branzino a lot, but the others weren't as impressive. I also really loved the shaved feta on the shop salad! so refreshing. We had a great time here overall and would highly recommend it for the exceptional service and ambience.

We had an amazing lunch here with friends last year and for the life of us- could not remember the name! We loved the food so much - that we were mad at each other for not writing a Yelp review! Well, we were back in NY and finally remembered that it was Albanian food, the stars aligned and we were able to snag a reservation. Everything was just as good as we remembered. The staff was friendly and attentive. We tried a tasty meat dumpling, suggested by our server, the roasted red pepper dip, a liver dish that blew our minds and the mixed grill platter. We actually ordered a salad too, but our server forgot to put it in, honestly it didn't even matter, it was a sufficient amount of food. We left with our bellies full! We will definitely return and try some other dishes. Highly recommend this restaurant.

First time trying Albanian food and it was tasty! The storefront is super cute and the inside is super cozy and very nicely decorated. We started off with the mantia which was probably my favorite. The sausage dip was alright - I liked the fresh puffy bread that came with it but I wished there was more sausage flavor bc it was overpowered by the cheesiness. Tava kosi was very rich, but I liked that the lamb was very tender and cooked well. Prices were typical for Manhattan. Only major complaint was the strong plastic smell inside the restaurant - maybe from new renovations or furniture?

Wow what an amazing meal! Having this spot in my neighborhood, and finally got to try it after so long. Will definitely be returning more often and must say that it is worth the high reviews. We specifically ordered the Qebapa due to a recommendation from an Albanian, and it ended up being my favorite dish. I also loved the trilece cake, which is a tres leches cake with a special syrup. Service was great throughout our meal, as the waitress gave great recommendations and kept our water glasses filled. Especially considering how busy it was, they did a great job. Will be back soon and will be recommending this spot to others!