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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-Italian·$$
captured 5/30/2026

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  • Baked Ziti

    Ziti, ground beef, marinara, mozzarella, fresh basil.

    $17
  • Chicken Parm

    Chicken cutlet, penne pasta, fresh mozzarella cheese, olive oil, fresh basil. Choice of sauce: marinara, vodka, alfredo or plain butter.

    $19
  • Lamb Meat

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

    $62
  • Lasagna

    3-layer pasta, ground beef, marinara, mozzarella, parmesan cheese & fresh basil.

    $18
  • Rigatoni

    Rigatoni, parmesan, olive oil, fresh basil. Choice of sauce: marinara, vodka, alfredo or plain butter.

    $16
  • Spaghetti

    Homemade spaghetti served in your choice of sauce.

    $16
  • Spaghetti & Meatballs

    Tender homemade beef meatballs seasoned with classic Italian herbs, served over spaghetti. Choose your sauce.

    $19
  • 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
  • Veal Meat

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

    $39

Grill

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

    $28
  • Qebapa

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

    $24
  • Qofte

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

    $26
  • 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
  • Skenderbeg

    Named after Albania's national hero, Gjergj Kastrioti Skenderbeu, 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.

    $43
  • Suxhuk

    Flame grilled, handcrafted blend of ground veal and beef sausage, served in maze, and with our lecenik (Cornbread with spinach and three cheeses, complemented by a rich pepper sauce.)

    $22
  • Tradita Mixed Grill Platter

    Combination of qebapa, qofte, sausage, chicken & liver.

    $50

Pasta

  • Penne Ala Vodka

    Penne, vodka sauce, parmesan, olive oil, fresh basil.

    $17
  • Penne with Garlic & Oil

    Penne, fresh garlic, olive oil, fresh basil.

    $16
  • Penne with Marinara Sauce

    Penne, marinara, parmesan, olive oil, fresh basil.

    $16
  • Ravioli

    Ravioli filled with ricotta, choice of sauce: marinara, vodka, alfredo or plain butter.

    $17
  • Shrimp Parm

    Breaded shrimp, penne pasta, fresh mozzarella cheese, olive oil, fresh basil. Choice of sauce: marinara, vodka, alfredo or plain butter.

    $20
  • Stuffed Shells

    Large ricotta stuffed shells. choice of sauce: marinara, vodka, alfredo or plain butter.

    $17

Pizza

  • BBQ Chicken Pizza

    BBQ Chicken, mozzarella cheese.

    $20
  • Buffalo Chicken Pizza

    Spicy buffalo chicken, ranch dressing & mozzarella cheese.

    $20
  • NY Classic Pepperoni Pizza

    $18
  • Sicilian Square Deep Dish Pizza

    Thick Crust Square, deep dish. Mozzarella cheese, fresh parsley & cooked sauce.

    $29
  • Vodka Sauce Margherita Pizza

    Fresh mozzarella cheese, vodka sauce, parmesan cheese, olive oil & fresh basil.

    $18

Pizza By The Slice

  • BBQ Chicken Pizza Slice

    Chicken, mozzarella cheese, BBQ sauce & fresh parsley.

    $5
  • Buffalo Chicken Pizza Slice

    Chicken, Mozzarella Cheese, Hot Sauce, Ranch & Fresh Parsley

    $5
  • Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza Slice

    Grilled chicken, pork bacon, ranch, mozzarella.

    $6
  • Chicken Caesar Pizza Slice

    Grilled chicken, caesar dressing, grated parmesan cheese, shaved parmesan cheese, romaine lettuce.

    $6
  • Chicken Parm Pizza Slice

    Chicken Cutlet, Marinara Sauce, Parmesan Cheese, Olive Oil & Fresh Basil.

    $6
  • Grandpa Deep Dish Square Slice

    Deep Dish, Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, Tomato Sauce, Parmesan Cheese, Olive Oil & Fresh Parsley

    $5
  • Margherita Pizza Slice

    Fresh Mozzarella, tomato sauce, parmesan cheese, olive oil, fresh basil.

    $5
  • Mushroom Slice

    Classic NY Cheese pie topped with freshly sliced mushrooms. Mozzarella cheese, san-marzano tomato sauce.

    $5
  • NY Classic Cheese Pizza Slice

    Real deal NY style slice. Mozzarella Cheese & Tomato Sauce.

    $4
  • Penne Vodka Pizza Slice

    Mozzarella Cheese, Penne Pasta, Vodka Sauce, Parmesan Cheese, Olive Oil & Fresh Basil.

    $6

Pizza Slices

  • Bruschetta Thin Crust Square Slice

    Fresh mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, diced tomatoes, diced red onions, fresh garlic, fresh basil, olive oil & balsamic glaze.

    $5
  • Eat Your Veggies Pizza Slice

    Mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce, fresh garlic, spinach, broccoli, tomatoes, black olives, mushroom, green peppers.

    $6
  • Green Pizza Slice

    Mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, spinach, fresh garlic & olive oil.

    $6
  • Hawaiian Pizza Slice

    No sauce.

    $6
  • Lasagna Pizza Slice

    Mozzarella Cheese, Tomato Sauce, Ground Beef, Ricotta Cheese, Parmesan Cheese and Basil.

    $6
  • Meat Lover Pizza Slice

    Pepperoni, sausage, bacon, mozzarella, tomato sauce.

    $6
  • Vodka Sauce Margarita Pizza Slice

    Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, Vodka Sauce, Parmesan Cheese, Olive Oil & Fresh Basil.

    $5
  • White Pizza Slice

    Mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese & olive oil.

    $6

Extra Side Sauce

  • Extra Side Sauce

    2 oz container. Pick your favorite sauce!

    $1
  • Side Marinara Sauce

    $1
  • Side Vodka Sauce

    $1

Appetizers

  • Ajvar

    A red roasted pepper spread with hints of eggplant and garlic

    $7
  • Cheese

    Traditional feta cheese.

    $8
  • Cheese Pickled Pepper

    A traditional combination of creamy cheese and pickled pepper.

    $10
  • Mixed Olives

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

    $13
  • Pepper Dip

    Salty, creamy sauteed peppers.

    $8
  • Pickled Pepper

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

    $7
  • Roasted Pepper

    Sauteed with garlic and olive oil.

    $8
  • Sausage Dip

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

    $10
  • Tarator

    Chilled yogurt blend with minced cucumber and garlic drizzled with parsley.

    $8

Appetizers & Sides

  • Beef Patty

    Jamaican-style beef patty (mild).

    $5
  • Beef Patty with Cheese & Pepperoni

    $6
  • Bruschetta

    Sliced Italian bread topped with fresh tomatoes, diced onions, parmesan, fresh basil, fresh garlic, evoo & balsamic glaze.

    $10
  • Garlic Knots

    Homemade bread, fresh garlic, parmesan, olive oil, fresh parsley, marinara (cup).

    $4
  • Meatball Marinara

    Tender homemade beef meatballs seasoned with classic Italian herbs & marinara sauce.

    $10

Brumat (Savory Dishes)

  • Fli

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

    $16
  • Leçenik

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

    $10
  • Mantia

    Crispy, golden baked dumplings filled with ground veal and aromatic spices, served hot with a touch of traditional yogurt.

    $15
  • Samuna

    Albanian flatbread.

    $2

Catering

  • Tray Baked Ziti

    Ziti topped with ground beef, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, olive oil & fresh basil. Your choice of sauce including Marinara, Vodka, Alfredo, Unsalted Butter.

    $61
  • Tray Caesar Salad

    Chopped Romaine lettuce, shaved parmesan cheese, grated parmesan cheese, croutons & caesar dressing (on the side).

    $41
  • Tray Penne Pasta

    Penne Pasta topped with parmesan cheese, olive oil & fresh basil. Your choice of sauce including Marinara, Vodka, Alfredo, Unsalted Butter.

    $68
  • Tray Penne w/ Grilled Shrimp

    Penne Pasta topped with grilled shrimp, parmesan cheese, olive oil & fresh basil. Your choice of sauce including Marinara, Vodka, Alfredo, Unsalted Butter.

    $104

Full Pizzas

  • Vodka Grandma

    Thin Crust Grandma. Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, Vodka Sauce, Parmesan Cheese, Olive Oil & Fresh Basil.

    $27

Heroes

  • Chicken Caesar Hero

    Served on fresh italain bread. Grilled or fried chicken.

    $13
  • Chicken Parm Hero

    Served on fresh italain bread. Breaded chicken cutlet, marinara, mozzarella.

    $13
  • Grilled Chicken Caprese Hero

    Served on fresh italain bread. Grilled chicken, fresh mozzarella, pecorino romano, roasted red peppers, tomato, basil & balsamic glaze.

    $14
  • Philly Cheese Steak Hero

    Served on fresh italain bread. Sliced sirloin, grilled peppers & onions, and American cheese.

    $13
  • Spicy Buffalo Chicken Parm

    Served on fresh italain bread. Spicy chicken cutlet, fresh mozzarella, pecorino romano, fresh basil.

    $13
  • Vodka Parm Hero

    Served on fresh italain bread.

    $13

House Favorites

  • Chicken Vodka Parm Pizza

    Breaded chicken cutlet, fresh mozzarella, vodka sauce, parmesan, olive oil, fresh basil.

    $20
  • Margherita Pizza

    Fresh mozzarella cheese, margherita sauce, parmesan, olive oil & fresh basil.

    $15
  • Mixed Grill Platter

    Combination of qebapa, qofte & sausage.

    $29
  • Mozzarella Sticks

    Served with side of marinara sauce.

    $8
  • Tava Dheut

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

    $25
  • Traditas' Caprese Salad

    $11
  • Tray Manicotti

    Manicotti topped with parmesan cheese, olive oil & fresh basil. Your choice of sauce including Marinara, Vodka, Alfredo, Unsalted Butter.

    $89
  • Village Salad

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

    $20

Meatball Parm Hero

  • Meatball Parm Hero

    Homemade beef meatballs, marinara, mozzarella.

    $14

Menu

  • Garlic Bread with Cheese

    $8
  • Mazë e Zier

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

    $22
  • Sautéed Broccoli in Garlic n' Oil

    Fresh broccoli sautéed in garlic & oil.

    $61
  • Stuffed Peppers

    Stuffed with rice, vegetables & seasoning.

    $24
  • Traditional dish with simmering white beans, and onions, slowly cooked in meat

    traditional dish with simmering white beans, and onions, slowly cooked in meat.

    $24
  • Tray Beef Meatballs

    Homemade Italian 100% beef meatballs in marinara sauce topped with parmesan cheese, olive oil & fresh basil.

    $84
  • Tray Caprese Salad

    Baby Arugula, Sliced Fresh Mozzarella, Grape Tomatoes, Fresh Basil, Parmesan Cheese, Salt, Pepper Topped with Balsamic Glaze.

    $52
  • Tray Cheese Ravioli

    Cheese Ravioli topped with parmesan cheese, olive oil & fresh basil. Your choice of sauce including Marinara, Vodka, Alfredo, Unsalted Butter.

    $80
  • Tray Chicken Francese

    Battered chicken cutlet in butter & white wine sauce topped with lemon.

    $84
  • Tray Chicken Marsala

    Chicken sautéed in marsala wine and mushrooms, topped with fresh parsley and olive oil.

    $84
  • Tray Chicken Parmigiana

    Fresh chicken cutlet topped with marinara sauce, parmesan cheese, fresh mozzarella cheese, olive oil & fresh basil.

    $84
  • Tray Garlic Bread

    Italian Bread Topped with Grated Parmesan Cheese, Oregano, Basil, Salt, Pepper, Paprika, Fresh Garlic & Olive Oil.

    $33
  • Tray Garlic Knots

    Garlic Knots Topped with parmesan cheese, fresh garlic, olive oil & fresh parsley. Served with marinara sauce (on the side).

    $33
  • Tray Greek Salad

    Fresh Heirloom Tomatoes, Red Onions, Cucumbers, Feta Cheese & Friarelli Peppers in Olive Oil.

    $52
  • Tray House Salad

    Mixed field greens, Chopped Grape Tomatoes, Red Onions, Cucumbers & Italian Dressing (on the side).

    $41
  • Tray Lasagna

    3 layer lasagna stuffed with ground beef, marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, olive oil & fresh basil.

    $80
  • Tray Penne w/ Grilled Chicken

    Penne Pasta topped with grilled chicken, parmesan cheese, olive oil & fresh basil. Your choice of sauce including Marinara, Vodka, Alfredo, Unsalted Butter.

    $80
  • Tray Penne w/ Meatballs

    Penne Pasta topped with homemade Italian 100% beef meatballs, parmesan cheese, olive oil & fresh basil. Your choice of sauce including Marinara, Vodka, Alfredo, Unsalted Butter.

    $80
  • Tray Sausage n' Peppers

    Sweet Italian Sausage topped with green bell peppers, marinara sauce and fresh parsley

    $84
  • Tray Shrimp Parmigiana

    Breaded shrimp topped with marinara sauce, fresh mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, olive oil & fresh basil.

    $122
  • Tray Shrimp w/ Garlic & Oil

    Grilled Shrimp sautéed in fresh garlic, herbs, olive oil & fresh parsley.

    $122
  • Dessert Tray

    Sweet Italian pastries including Cheesecake, Cannoli & Tiramisu. Take your pick or a combination of the 3!

    $61

Pizzas

  • Bruschetta Thin Crust Square Pizza

    Thin Crust Square. Fresh mozzarella, Parmesan, diced tomatoes, diced onions, fresh garlic, fresh basil.

    $26
  • Chicken Caesar Pizza

    Grilled chicken, chopped romaine lettuce, homemade caesar dressing, shaved parmigiana.

    $18
  • Grandpa Square Deep Dish Upside Down Pizza

    Thick Crust Square, deep dish (upside down). Fresh mozzarella cheese, san-marzano sauce, Parmesan, olive oil.

    $26
  • Green Pizza

    Ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, fresh spinach, fresh parsley & olive oil.

    $17
  • Hawaiian Pizza

    No sauce.

    $17
  • Lasagna Pizza

    Ground beef, mozzarella, ricotta, margherita sauce, fresh basil.

    $18
  • Meat Lovers Pizza

    Pepperoni, sausage, bacon, mozzarella, tomato sauce.

    $20
  • Mushroom Pizza

    Classic NY Cheese pie topped with freshly sliced mushrooms. Mozzarella cheese, san-marzano tomato sauce.

    $17
  • Penne Vodka Pizza

    Penne pasta, vodka sauce, mozzarella, parmesan, olive oil, fresh basil.

    $20
  • Quattro Formaggi Pizza

    $20
  • White Ricotta Pizza

    Ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, fresh parsley & olive oil.

    $17

Rolls

  • Calzone

    Mozzarella, ricotta, marinara (cup).

    $10
  • Chicken Vodka Roll

    Breaded chicken, vodka sauce, mozzarella.

    $9
  • Sausage n' Peppers Roll

    Sweet Italian pork sausage, grilled peppers, marinara, mozzarella.

    $9
  • Spinach Roll

    Spinach with Mozzarella Cheese.

    $10

Salads

  • Cabbage Salad

    Refreshing salad made with crsip cabbage.

    $15
  • Fruit Salad

    $7
  • Greek Salad

    $12
  • Mediterranean Salad

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

    $20
  • Shop Salad

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

    $20
  • Traditas' Caesar Salad

    $11
  • Traditas' Chicken Caesar Salad

    Grilled chicken, romaine hearts, shaved parmesan, homemade fresh garlic butter croutons, caesar dressing.

    $13
  • Traditas' Garden Salad

    $11

Sausage n' Peppers Hero

  • Sausage n' Peppers Hero

    Italian pork sausage, grilled peppers, onions, marinara, mozzarella.

    $13

Seafood

  • Grilled Branzino

    Grilled Mediterranean seabass served with baked potatoes and grilled seasonal vegetables.

    $43
  • Grilled Octopus

    Served with mashed potatoes and grilled seasonal vegetables.

    $35

Shrimp Parm Hero

  • Shrimp Parm Hero

    Shrimp, marinara, mozzarella.

    $15

Sides

  • Garlic Bread

    Freshly toasted Italian bread topped with oregano, parmigiana, fresh garlic & olive oil.

    $6

Soups

  • Cka Ka Qellu Soup

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

    $17

Tava (Clay Dishes)

  • Fasul (Beans)

    Soup-style traditional dish with simmering white beans, and onions, slowly cooked in meat.

    $24
  • Kaçamak

    A creamy Balkan porridge made with cornmeal, house churned butter, and melted cheese.

    $22
  • Sarma

    Cabbage leaves stuffed with ground meat, rice and vegetables.

    $27
  • Speca Ne Mazë

    Fire grilled cubanelle pepper, sauteed in homemade butter and crowned with rich, artisanal cream cheese.

    $21
  • Suxhxuk NeTave

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

    $26

Desserts

  • Cannoli

    $5
  • Cheesecake

    $6
  • Chocolate Cake

    Fresh triple chocolate layered cake.

    $6
  • Tiramisu

    $6

Homemade Desserts

  • Albanian Trileçe

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

    $12
  • Baklava

    Sweet and flaky pastry filled with nuts and honey syrup.

    $15
  • Sheqerpare

    Traditional Albanian butter cookie soaked in sweet lemon syrup.

    $12