Elif’s Kitchen

Elif's Kitchen is a restaurant in Albany, NY, serving Mediterranean cuisine built around 100% Halal meats and traditional preparation methods. The menu centers on grilled dishes from the kebab izgara selection, including Gyro Kebab, Chicken Shawarma, Lamb Fillet, Lamb Shish, Chicken Shish, Kofta Kebab, Adana variations, Beyti Kebab, and Grilled Chicken Fillet, each served with rice, grilled tomatoes and peppers, side salad, and pita bread. Beyond individual plates, the kitchen offers Family Style options and House Specials designed for shared meals. Online ordering is available, and E-Gift Cards can be purchased for guests who want to share the experience with others.

The restaurant operates from 55 N Pearl St in Albany and was founded on a straightforward idea: to create a place where the richness of Mediterranean cooking meets the warmth of shared meals. That philosophy shapes every part of the operation, from the careful selection of ingredients to the way the dining space is described as a gathering place where guests are treated like family. Beyond the kebabs, the full menu includes vibrant salads and desserts, rounding out a lineup meant to suit a range of tastes and occasions. The kitchen is open Monday through Thursday from 10 am to 9 pm, Friday and Saturday from 10 am to 11 pm, and Sunday from 11 am to 8 pm. Orders and inquiries can be reached by phone at (518) 487-4720 or by email at [email protected].

The restaurant sits on North Pearl Street in downtown Albany, within roughly a tenth of a mile of the Ten Eyck State Office Building, the Kenmore Hotel, the Albany County District Attorney's office, and the Young Men's Christian Association Building. Pemberton Corner, a memorial nearby, is also just steps away.

Elif's Kitchen holds a rating of 4.80, reflecting consistent positive feedback from the customers who have reviewed it. That standing, combined with a menu rooted in traditional Mediterranean recipes and a kitchen run entirely on 100% Halal meats, makes it a distinctive option among Albany's downtown restaurants, where its location near several state office buildings and historic landmarks places it at the center of the city's daily foot traffic.

Services:

• E-Gift Cards
• Family Style Dining
• Halal Meat Dishes
• Online Ordering
• Traditional Mediterranean Cuisine