{"id":240268,"date":"2026-08-05T14:30:45","date_gmt":"2026-08-05T18:30:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/?p=240268"},"modified":"2026-08-05T14:30:45","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T18:30:45","slug":"albanian-restaurant-westwood-nj","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/albanian-restaurant-westwood-nj\/","title":{"rendered":"A Trip to \u00c7ka Ka Q\u00ebllu, Westwood&#8217;s New Albanian Restaurant"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"custom_featured_image\" style=\"display:none;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/08\/cka-ka-qellu-westwood-nj-800x533.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/08\/cka-ka-qellu-westwood-nj-800x533.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/08\/cka-ka-qellu-westwood-nj-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/08\/cka-ka-qellu-westwood-nj-585x390.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/08\/cka-ka-qellu-westwood-nj-263x175.png 263w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/08\/cka-ka-qellu-westwood-nj.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><div id=\"custom_category\" style=\"display:none;\">eats<\/div><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After initially announcing the new location in Fall 2025, \u00c7ka Ka Q\u00ebllu, an acclaimed Albanian restaurant, has opened its first New Jersey location. The Westwood location at 328 Kinderkamack Road is the business\u2019s fourth location, joining spots in Manhattan, the Bronx, and Stamford, CT. The <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/best-farm-table-restaurants-new-jersey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">restaurant<\/a> has received many accolades, including <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New York Times<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Top 100 Restaurants in New York for four years in a row, and is a favorite of celebrities such as Dua Lipa and Rita Ora. <strong>Read on for more about \u00c7ka Ka Q\u00ebllu in Westwood.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-240275 \" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/08\/cka-ka-qellu-westwood-nj.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/08\/cka-ka-qellu-westwood-nj.png 1000w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/08\/cka-ka-qellu-westwood-nj-800x533.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/08\/cka-ka-qellu-westwood-nj-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/08\/cka-ka-qellu-westwood-nj-585x390.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/08\/cka-ka-qellu-westwood-nj-263x175.png 263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>History<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Owner Ramiz Kukaj was inspired to open \u00c7ka Ka Q\u00ebllu (pronounced \u201cSHA ka chell-OO\u201d)&nbsp; after his son wanted to bring friends to try authentic Albanian cuisine. When they couldn\u2019t come up with any options, Ramiz decided to open an Albanian restaurant himself. The team is \u201cdedicated to preserving Eastern European cooking traditions while adding our unique twist to Mediterranean favorites\u201d.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-240272 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/08\/cka-ka-qellu-westwood-2-800x800.png\" alt=\"cka ka qellu westwood\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/08\/cka-ka-qellu-westwood-2-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/08\/cka-ka-qellu-westwood-2-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/08\/cka-ka-qellu-westwood-2-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/08\/cka-ka-qellu-westwood-2-585x585.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/08\/cka-ka-qellu-westwood-2.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They were looking in and around Westwood, and the historic Five Corners building caught their eye. The building was originally constructed in 1927 and underwent a significant renovation in 2024. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The restaurant\u2019s interior space has been completely renovated in the past year and is unrecognizable from the previous restaurant, Craft Taco Company, which closed in 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>Read More:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/non-traditional-date-night-spots-bergen-county-nj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">20 Non-Traditional Date Night Spots in Bergen County<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is gorgeous <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/best-parks-bergen-county-nj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">greenery<\/a> throughout, and the walls and floors are stone and brick, giving old-world, castle-like vibes. While you\u2019d think that might feel heavy and dark, there are tons of windows, high ceilings, and even a large skylight that gives off tons of natural light for an airy feel. Following the footsteps of the other locations, the Bergen County restaurant is full of artifacts on display as soon as you walk in and throughout the space, making a visit here feel so much more like an experience than just going out to eat.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>The Food + Our Recs<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-240270 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/08\/cka-ka-qellu-westwood-4-800x800.png\" alt=\"cka ka qellu westwood\" width=\"451\" height=\"451\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/08\/cka-ka-qellu-westwood-4-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/08\/cka-ka-qellu-westwood-4-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/08\/cka-ka-qellu-westwood-4-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/08\/cka-ka-qellu-westwood-4-585x585.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/08\/cka-ka-qellu-westwood-4.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 451px) 100vw, 451px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Casey from Team <em>BG<\/em> dined on a Wednesday night, and the restaurant was packed, proving that this was a much-wanted addition to town. As traditional Albanian cuisine was new to us, Nicole, our server, walked through the whole menu, providing lots of suggestions and sharing the most popular dishes. The menu is big but not overwhelming, with lots of small plates, and we found the best way to try a little of everything was to share.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We started with a cheese pickled pepper, Ajvar (roasted red pepper spread with eggplant and garlic), and the sesame <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/food-drink\/9-food-allergy-friendly-bakeries-north-jersey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">baked<\/a> cheese. This all came with warm pita bread for dipping and had familiar flavors of other Mediterranean dishes but was still unlike anything else we\u2019ve tried, especially the cheese pickled pepper.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of our goals was to try the most authentic Albanian dishes. We chose Fli, a traditional Albanian dish of layers of hand-baked batter brushed with butter, as well as Mantia, which are baked dumplings filled with veal with a yogurt dipping sauce.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-240271 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/08\/cka-ka-qellu-westwood-3-800x800.png\" alt=\"cka ka qellu westwood\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/08\/cka-ka-qellu-westwood-3-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/08\/cka-ka-qellu-westwood-3-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/08\/cka-ka-qellu-westwood-3-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/08\/cka-ka-qellu-westwood-3-585x585.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/08\/cka-ka-qellu-westwood-3.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the next course, we decided to pick from the Tava section of the menu, which means the food was cooked in a <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/lifestyle\/new-jersey-oldest-businesses-restaurants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">traditional <\/a>clay pot and went with Fasul\u00eb, a white bean stew which is a staple in Albanian cooking. The last savory dish we couldn\u2019t pass up was described as \u201cbringing the rich flavors of the Shari Mountains to your table\u201d, the Qofte Shari. This had a veal and beef mix with melted cheese, plus veggies and a cabbage salad.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We ended the night with their baklava, which had the flakiest texture, tasting like it must have been baked seconds earlier. Everything we had was so delicious and something that felt like we couldn\u2019t get anywhere else.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It was so fun trying out such a special new place, and we recommend going with a <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/social-clubs-bergen-county-nj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">group<\/a> to try as many different dishes as you can. The restaurant is BYOB, so make sure to bring your favorite wine or mocktail. \u00c7ka Ka Q\u00ebllu is located at 328 Kinderkamack Road in Westwood, and is open Wednesday through Monday for lunch + dinner from 12PM to 10PM. It is closed on Tuesdays.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>See More:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/10-aesthetic-restaurants-jersey-shore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">12 of the Most Aesthetic Restaurants at the Jersey Shore<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Follow @thebergencountygirl on&nbsp;<a class=\"broken_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thebergencountygirl\/?hl=en\"><span class=\"s1\">Instagram<\/span><\/a>&nbsp;for the latest Bergen County updates,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thebergencountygirl.myflodesk.com\/uu0mgpgtm0\"><span class=\"s1\">sign up for our email list here<\/span><\/a>&nbsp;that shares everything you missed each week, and check out our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/events\/\"><span class=\"s1\">events calendar<\/span><\/a>, which has over 30+ events weekly to peruse.<\/p>\n<div class=\"categories\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/food+drink\/\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Food+Drink<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>eatsAfter initially announcing the new location in Fall 2025, \u00c7ka Ka Q\u00ebllu, an acclaimed Albanian restaurant, has opened its first New Jersey&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":405,"featured_media":240275,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[9720,764,8824,9593,9728],"tags":[9706,9667,9783],"class_list":["post-240268","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-bergen-county-towns","category-food-drink","category-restaurants","category-local-girl-rss-feed","category-westwood","tag-food-drink","tag-restaurants","tag-tlg"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v28.1 (Yoast SEO v28.1) - 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