Arberia – Mediterranean
Arberia transports diners to the sun-drenched shores of the Mediterranean, where the air is thick with the savory aroma of wood-fired grills and the bright, herbal notes of cold-pressed olive oil. Each plate arrives as a vibrant celebration of coastal heritage, inviting guests to linger over succulent meats and crisp, garden-fresh vegetables in an atmosphere of effortless warmth and rustic elegance.
2325 65th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11204 +1-718-865-2449 https://www.arberiamenu.com/Rating: 4.9/5 (220 reviews)
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Price range: $$
Dietary options: vegetarian, high-protein, keto, low-carb, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, vegan, whole30, paleo, diabetic, heart-healthy, low-fat, sugar-free, pescatarian, plant-based, mediterranean, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, gerd, low-cholesterol, anti-inflammatory, high-fiber, carnivore, zone, tlc, detox, aip, raw-food, volumetrics, alkaline, low-fodmap, mayo-clinic, candida, lectin-free, slow-carb, pegan, macrobiotic
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:30 AM - 8:30 PM
What diners are saying
Diners celebrate this gem for its genuinely homemade Albanian cuisine, with reviewers specifically raving about the authentic pita made with real dough and the standout burek (spinach, meat, and cheese). Guests highlight the incredible value, noting that the food is both filling and reasonably priced, while sandwiches and desserts like tulumba also receive high praise. The atmosphere offers distinct Balkan vibes, complemented by friendly, kind service that makes the experience worth traveling for.
Menu
Pizza
- Motherland Pizza - $17: Cheese, sauce, beef dry meat, mushrooms, olives. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- House Pizza - $17: Sauce, cheese, sausage, beef, sesame on crust. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Cheese Pizza - $15: Cheese, sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Mozzarella Pizza - $15: Mozzarella & sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
Soups
- Chicken Soup - $10: Made with 9 different vegetables. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Veal Soup - $12: Made with scallions and mushrooms. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
Salads
- Green Salad - $9: Lettuce, onions. Lemon olive oil dressing. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Sheperd Salad - $10: Tomato, cucumber, onions, shredded feta cheese. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Arberia Salad - $10: Lettuce, red cabbage, tomato, cucumber, onions, and Parmesan cheese. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Grilled Chicken Salad - $18: Lettuce, tomato, cucumber, onions, grilled chicken. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Paleo, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
Sides
- Ajvar - $3: A condiment made from red bell peppers, eggplants, and oil.
- Hot Grilled Peppers - $4 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Red Bell Grilled Peppers - $4 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Tarator - $5: Yogurt blend with minced cucumber and garlic drizzled with parsley. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Lectin-Free
- Turshi - $8: Pickled vegetables. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan
- French Fries - $6: Fried potatoes. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap
- Rice - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Kajmak - $4: A creamy dairy food made from milk. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Low-Fodmap, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Melted Kajmak - $5 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Low-Fodmap, Candida, Lectin-Free
Extras
- Qebapa - $2 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, AIP, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Qofte - $2 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Candida
- Qofte Arberia - $3 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Candida
- Virshlle - $4.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Carnivore
- Suxhuk - $5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Carnivore
- Xhevrek - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Grilled Chicken - $4 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- House Salad - $4 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
Burek
- Burek - $7: Baked filled pastries made of a thin flaky dough filled with meat, cheese, or spinach. Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
Sandwiches
Homemade pita bread, lettuce, white & red cabbage, onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, homemade mayo sauce.
- Pleskavica Traditional Burger - $15: Lettuce, cabbage, tomato, cucumber, onion, mayo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Qebapa Sandwich - $10 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Qofte Sandwich - $10 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Grilled Chicken Sandwich - $14 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chicken Thigh Sandwich - $14 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Virshlle - Veal Sausage Sandwich - $16 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Ribeye Steak Sandwich - $14 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Fli
- Fli - $9: Multiple layers of crepe. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free
Grill
- Qebapa - $10: Finger size skinless ground veal sausages. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Qofte - $10: Traditional ground veal sausage. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Qofte Arberia - $15: Traditional ground veal meatballs made with onions, parsley, and red crushed peppers. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Pleskavica - $15: Grilled spiced ground veal patty. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Qofte Sharri Cheese - $17: Ground veal stuffed with cheddar cheese. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Qofte Sharri Kajmak - $18: Ground veal stuffed with cheddar Kajmak. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Xhevrek - $16: Grilled spice ground veal patties made with cheddar cheese, red onions, and garlic. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Candida
- Virshlle - $16: Homemade spiced veal sausage with red crushed pepper. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Carnivore, Candida
- Suxhuk - $16: Traditional beef sausage. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Carnivore, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Grilled Chicken - $14 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Chicken Thigh - $14 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, Zone, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Ribeye Steak - $28 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, AIP, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Small Mix Grill - $18: Combination of 3 qebapa, 1 qofte Arberia, 1 virshlle, and 1 grilled chicken. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Carnivore, Candida
- Large Mix Grill - $36: Combination of 3 qebapa, 1 qofte arberia, 1 virshlle, 1 xhevrek, 1 grilled chicken, 1 ribeye steak. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Carnivore, Candida
- Mish Qingji - $36: Traditional baked lamb. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, AIP, Candida, Lectin-Free
Hot Dishes
- Speca Me Maze - $13: Grilled peppers with kajmak, sour cream and heavy cream. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Fasule - $15: Soup style traditional dish with white beans, onions, tomato, carrots and meat. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Gullash - $15: Traditional spiced meat stew. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Ngjym me Suxhuk - $20 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Desserts
- Bombica - $3.5: Chocolate coconut balls. Dietary tags: Vegetarian
- Tullumba - $4: Fried batter soaked in syrup. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free
- Sultjash - $4.5: Rice pudding. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free
- Bakllava - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian
- Trileqe - $5: Tres leches. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free
- Tiramisu - $5
Beverages
- Regular Coffee - $3
- Expresso - $3
- Double Expresso - $5
- Machiato - $3
- Cappuccino - $6
- Hot Tea - $3
- Soda - $3.5
- Bravo - $3.5
- Santal - $4
- Snapple - $3
- Regular Water - $2
- Sparkling Water - $3.5
- Homemade Ayran - $3.5
- Homemade Yogurt - $3
Frequently Asked Questions about Arberia
- Where is this restaurant located?
- The provided data does not include a specific physical address for Arberia, though it features a Mediterranean and Balkan atmosphere.
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- Dietary options include high-protein, keto, gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo, and vegetarian choices like Ribeye Steak, Grilled Chicken, and Tullumba.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- Arberia offers 39 diet options including keto, gluten-free, and vegan, featuring dishes like Grilled Chicken, Mix Grills, and Ribeye Steak.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Customers praise the authentic pita, standout burek, homemade Albanian cuisine, incredible value, friendly service, and the distinct Balkan atmosphere.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided restaurant data does not specify the exact number of reviews, although it maintains an average rating of 4.9/5.
- What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?
- Visitors should know this 4.9/5 rated restaurant offers authentic Albanian burek and pita, providing incredible value and friendly service.
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- The provided data does not include specific operating hours to confirm if the restaurant is currently open or operational.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- Arberia specializes in Mediterranean and authentic Albanian cuisine, featuring traditional Balkan dishes like burek, pita, and various grilled meats.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Arberia features an overall average rating of 4.9/5, reflecting high customer satisfaction with the quality of its Mediterranean food.
- What is the price range at this restaurant?
- Arberia features a moderate price range ($$) and is noted by reviewers for its incredible value and reasonable pricing.
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