Shkodra Byrek - Dedham

Shkodra Byrek is an Albanian and Mediterranean restaurant and grill at 338 Washington Street in Dedham, Massachusetts, with a second location in Braintree for takeout and catering. Its website describes the business as "Rooted in Shkodër, Albania" and says Elena opened the restaurant.

The Dedham menu includes byrek pies (beef and onion, cheese and yogurt, spinach and feta, onion and tomato), fli, mantia, cold and warm appetizers, soups including tripe soup, salads, and traditional clay dishes such as tavë kosi and tasqebap. Grilled dishes include qebapë and lamb and chicken shish kebab, alongside branzino, homemade pasta and a bar serving cocktails, raki, beer and wine. The menu notes gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free and shellfish-free options.

The Braintree location offers handmade byrek, weekend brunch and full catering, with catering trays that include whole byrek, fli, fërgesë and trileqe. Delivery is offered, and tables in Dedham can be reserved through OpenTable.