ÇKA KA QËLLU Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to ÇKA KA QËLLU, a gem nestled at 118 E 31st St, New York, NY, where modern European and Mediterranean cuisine finds its home. This wine bar boasts a casual yet intimate atmosphere, perfect for any dining occasion, from group gatherings to serene evenings.
The menu is a delightful exploration of flavors, starting with appetizers like the Cheese Pickled Pepper and the rich Sausage Dip. The renowned ka ka Qellu Soup showcases tender chicken and fresh veggies in a inviting broth, embodying comfort in every spoonful. For those craving a fresh bite, the Village Salad and the inventive Mediterranean Salad are must-tries, featuring vibrant ingredients adorned with unique dressings.
Dine under the sky with outdoor seating, and enjoy the option for reservations, delivery, or takeout. ÇKA KA QËLLU truly captures the essence of Mediterranean dining with a modern twist.
Appetizers
Cheese Pickled Pepper
A traditional combination of creamy cheese and pickled pepper
Roasted Pepper
Sauted with garlic and olive oil
Pepper Dip
A rich, velvety blend of roasted peppers and cheese with a bold, savory taste
Sausage Dip
Slow-smoked sausage and two cheeses melt together in this creamy, savory dip
Tarator
Chilled yogurt blend with minced cucumber and garlic drizzled with parsley
Ajvar
A roasted red pepper spread with hints of eggplant and garlic
Cheese
Traditional feta cheese drizzled with olive oil and finished with a touch of seasoning
Mixed Olives
A selection of marinated olives, seasoned with a delightful mix of herbs and olive oil
Pickled Pepper
Stuffed with a medley of seasonal pickled vegetables, prepared in the authentic, time-honored way
ka ka Qellu Soup
Chicken soup with tender chicken, rice, and a mix of veggies in a flavorful broth
Soups
Salad
Village Salad
Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, sweet red onions, crunchy cucumber, feta cheese, and olives
Shop Salad
Sweet cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and creamy shredded feta cheese
Mediterranean Salad
Arugula greens topped with goat cheese, sliced green apples, sweet red beets, crunchy walnuts, and dried cranberries, all tossed in a flavorful ka Ka Qllu dressing
Cabbage Salad
Refreshing salad made with crisp cabbage.
Fli
Delicate, golden layers of hand-baked batter, brushed with rich butter for a soft, flaky texturean Albanian culinary masterpiece
Mantia
Crispy, golden-baked dumplings filled with ground veal and aromatic spices, served hot with a touch of traditional yogurt
Leenik
Cornbread made with spinach and three cheeses, complemented by a rich pepper sauce
Samuna
Albanian flatbread.
Brumat (Savory Dishes)
Grill
Qebapa
Flame-grilled Qebapa, paired with rich kajmak and a side of cabbage salad
Qofte
Flame-grilled medallions of seasoned ground beef and veal, paired with rich kajmak and a side of cabbage salad
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
Suxhuk
Flame-grilled, handcrafted blend of ground veal and beef sausage, served in maz, and with our leenik (cornbread made with spinach and three cheeses, complemented by a rich pepper sauce)
Grilled Chicken
Grilled chicken, herb-marinated and grilled to perfection, served alongside smoky grilled vegetables and a side of cabbage salad
Mixed 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
Tradita Mixed Grill Platter
Combination of qebapa, qofte, sausage, chicken & liver
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
Skenderbeg
Named after Albanias national hero, Gjergj Kastrioti Sknderbeu, this crispy, deep fried, golden-breaded veal filet mignon roll is stuffed with melted cheese and smoked meat, then served with baked potatoes and seasonal vegetables for a taste of tradition and honor
Lamb Meat
Slow-roasted, tender lamb infused with our special house-blend spices
Veal Meat
Flame-grilled thin cuts of marinated veal meat served with grilled vegetables and baked potatoes
Rib Eye Steak for One (16oz)
Served with grilled vegetables, baked potatoes, and kacamak
Tave Dheut
A creamy and flavorful baked dish made with tender liver, peppers, tomatoes, cheese, and spices
Spec n Maz
Fire-grilled cubanelle pepper, delicately sauted in homemade butter and crowned with rich, artisanal cream cheese
Sarma
Cabbage leaves stuffed with seasoned ground meat, rice, and fresh vegetables
Speca t Mbushur
Tender peppers filled with a flavorful mix of seasonal vegetables, herbs, and rice
Suxhuk n Tav
A handcrafted blend of ground veal and beef sausage sauted in olive oil, melted in a velvety fusion of three artisanal cheeses
Fasul
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 home-made smoked meat $4 or suxhuk $4 for added depth and flavor
Mantia ne tave
Delicate veal-filled dumplings, baked to perfection and immersed in a luscious, house-made cheese sauce
Kacamak
A creamy Balkan porridge made with slow-cooked cornmeal, house-churned butter, and melted cheese
Maz e Zier
A rich and creamy blend of three cheeses and cornmeal, cooked with homemade butter in a pan until perfectly smooth
Tav
Seafood
Grilled Branzino
Grilled Mediterranean seabass served with baked potatoes and grilled seasonal vegetables
Grilled Octopus
Served with mashed potatoes and grilled seasonal vegetables
Baklava
Layers of crisp filo dough, filled with chopped nuts, and sweetened with a honey-sugar syrup
Albanian Trileqe
A cake soaked in a blend of three milks, topped with rich caramel cream
Sheqerepare
Traditional Albanian soft, buttery cookie soaked in sweet lemon syrup