Est. Massachusetts

Shkodra Byrek

Authentic Albanian Mediterranean Cuisine

🍽️ Fine Dining
Dedham

Full service restaurant & grill. An immersive Albanian dining experience with our complete Mediterranean menu.

338 Washington St, Dedham MA

Takeout & Catering
Braintree

Quick bites, fresh byrek, and full catering services for events of any size.

30 Rockdale St, Braintree MA

Two locations · One family · Rooted in Shkodër, Albania

338 Washington St · Dedham, Massachusetts

✦  Now Open — Order Online or Call  ✦

Taste of Shkodër

Restaurant & Grill by Elena

Rooted in the rich culinary traditions of Shkodër, our kitchen celebrates generations of Albanian heritage through carefully crafted dishes, warm hospitality, and authentic Mediterranean flavors. Now open — order online or call us to order!

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Our Story

A Table Built on Tradition

At Shkodra Byrek, every dish tells the story of a family, a city, and a culture passed down through generations. Born in the ancient city of Shkodër, Albania — nestled between Lake Shkodër and the Accursed Mountains — our recipes carry the flavors of centuries.

Elena opened this restaurant with one simple conviction: that Albanian cuisine deserves its place at the world's table. From slow-cooked tavë in traditional clay pots to hand-pulled byrek baked to perfection, every plate is a labor of love.

We are dedicated to guests with dietary needs — our kitchen is committed to providing gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, and shellfish-free options throughout our menu.

Elena making byrek dough

"Each plate reflects our passion for quality ingredients, time-honored techniques, and the joy of sharing food with family and friends."

Now Open — Dedham

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Tables are filling up fast — call ahead to reserve and skip the wait.
📞  Call to Reserve · (781) 789-6062

Dedham Fine Dining

Our Dedham location is now open. To reserve a table, please give us a call — we'd love to have you. You can also call us to place an order.

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Address338 Washington St, Dedham, MA
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HoursSun – Thu: 10am – 10pm
Fri – Sat: 10am – 11pm

Brunch  Sat & Sun: 10am – 2pm
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Can't dine in? Order your favorites for delivery or pickup.

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338 Washington St, Dedham, MA
Former El Centro location
30 Rockdale St · Braintree, MA

Fresh, Fast &
Authentic

Your neighborhood spot for handmade Albanian byrek, fresh daily specials, weekend brunch, and full-service catering for any occasion.

Handmade Daily

Daily Byrek & Specialties

Byrek me MishBeef & Onion
$28 whole / $7.50 slice

Thin flaky dough with seasoned beef.

Byrek me Spinaq & DjathëSpinach & Cheese
$28 whole / $7.50 slice

Fresh spinach with white cheese.

Byrek me Djathë & KosCheese & Yogurt
$28 whole / $7.50 slice

Creamy yogurt with white cheese.

Byrek me Domate & QepëTomato & Onion
$28 whole / $7.50 slice

Classic tomato and onion pie.

FliTraditional Layered Crepe Dish
$36 whole / $9 slice

Hand-layered slowly baked to perfection, served with creamy feta cheese.

Please allow one hour for whole pies · Ju lutemi lejoni një orë përgatitje

Qebab
$1.50 each · $7.50 (box of 5) · $15 (box of 10)

Served with warm homemade pogaça bread, tzatziki & onions.

Kos i ShpisëHomemade Yogurt
$2.50
Dhalle ShpijeHomemade Buttermilk
$2.50

Walk-ins welcome · Fresh out of the oven daily

Saturday & Sunday · 8 AM – 1 PM

Weekend Brunch

Petulla të KosovësKosovo-Style Fritters
$9

With cheese and honey.

Petulla të ShkodrësShkodra-Style Fritters
$9

With cheese and honey.

Petulla të KorçësKorça-Style Fritters
$9

With yeast, cheese and honey.

Sallam Viçi i PjekurOven-Baked Veal Salami
$9

With cheese & yogurt cream.

Vezë të ZieraBoiled Eggs Plate
$9

With cheese, oven-baked veal salami, cucumber and tomato with olive oil.

Trahana (Paçamur)With Oven-Baked Cheese
$6
Kafe ShqiptareAlbanian Coffee
$2
Kafe Ekspreso ose LatteEspresso or Latte
$3
Kafe AmerikaneAmericano
$3
Braintree Location

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Location & Hours

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30 Rockdale St, Braintree, MA 02184
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Monday – Friday: 10am – 6pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Order Online

Call us at (781) 789-6062 or order online for deliveries — especially on the weekends. We'll deliver for free, or come visit us at our Dedham location.