Shkrodra Byrek Albanian Restaurant

Shkodra Byrek is an Albanian Mediterranean restaurant and grill in Dedham, run by Elena and rooted in the cooking of Shkodër, the old city in northern Albania between Lake Shkodër and the Accursed Mountains. Its namesake byrek is handmade from thin, hand-pulled layers with fillings such as beef and onion, cheese and yogurt, spinach and feta, or onion and tomato. The Dedham location is a full-service restaurant offering a complete Mediterranean menu.

Elena opened the restaurant believing Albanian cuisine deserves a place at the world’s table, using recipes passed down through generations. Beyond byrek, the menu includes fli, a slowly baked layered dish served with feta, slow-cooked tavë in clay pots, baked meat dumplings with garlic yogurt, meze spreads, and grilled prawns, octopus and sardines. Soups include a slow-simmered veal soup and traditional tripe soup, and lamb meatballs, baked feta and pickled vegetables round out the menu.

What to Know

• A separate Braintree location focuses on takeout, quick bites and fresh byrek.
• Catering is available for events of any size.
• Byrek is baked fresh daily.
• The restaurant is a member of Dedham Square Circle.