Portuguese Restaurants near East Rutherford, NJ

“I’m visiting NJ (lived here for a long time) and wanted to eat some of my favorite foods. I ordered dinner from port of peri peri and it was perfectly cooked but missing my fries. I let that be known to the restaurant and received a small refund. Next night, I ordered dinner again and I received a large order of fries on the house as well as a discount card for 5% for dine in orders valid for one more week. Amazing customer service. If I were in NJ longer, I would surely order again! The food is absolutely delicious 😋“

“Wow!! Beyond expectations Found this hidden jewel and we are OBSESSED The octopus carpaccio 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 The garlic steak 😍 The cocktails 🤤🤤 Perfection“

“Very good food,delicious!🍗“

“Amazing food and staff! Give it a try!“

“Food is delicious! Service is great. Bartender is in point with mixed drinks. Dessert was omg delicious and our server Giovanni is superb“

“I am gushing over the meal we had here. From amazing craft cocktails to an unforgettable dinner. Raphael, Julia, and Louis spoiled us. The cocktails were in fun glasses and were light and flavorful. The service was impeccable. We let them order for us. Octopus starter, then onto hanger steak, roasted chicken, sea bass, and the pork stew. All incredible with deep rich flavors. We had some great sides, a light salad to finish, and a lovely passion fruit desert. I can't say enough about this place.“

“Any dish of there daily menu!“

“Definitely recommend this place.“

“I’ve eaten here two times. The ladies behind the bar are extremely friendly and attentive. The meals are tasty with generous portions. I’m not a huge fan of French fries, but these are so good and taste homemade! The salad was delicious and the garlic pork chops were excellent. My friend had grilled salmon and enjoyed it. The prices are affordable and they even have a $4 glass of house wine that they fill to the rim; you can’t beat it! My only complaint is that it is extremely warm in there. Other than that, I highly recommend.“

“Excellent food, warm, inviting decor, friendly staff.“

“I definitely love this place, the food is the best in here, also the customer services, it’s a amazing. Love it“

“First time here and they had a huge dinner party and the service was impeccable ! Authentic Portuguese cuisine and amazing service !“

“The best place, great prices and food is the bomb“

“Great food and awesome service! Makes you feel like you’re home ❤️ #cabritoserrano #bacalhauazedopipo #leitaodacasa #ribeyesteak #yum“

“Great place to meet good food good atmosphere and the owner is great“

“My favorite place ever . Great food and great service. Highly recommend it.“

“Well I have been going there for about 15 years now. it's my Friday night dinner and sangria spot. Food, drinks ambience and of course superb customer service A+. Best surf & turf in the business!!“

“Super la comidas muy buena“

“I came here with my family and some friends before an Elton John concert and we had a fabulous time. My brother and I absolutely feasted on the delicious empanadas. I ordered the grilled skirt steak and it was delightful. The staff were friendly and attentive. My crew and I had a blast there and would highly recommend if you’re in the area.“

“If you like Spanish Portuguese food, this will satisfy whatever you feel like steaks to chops to fish to Mariscos 🦀. I took an order of garlic pork chops which were delicious and a great value to go for dinner later! The waiter I don't know if I'm spelling it right, Solo was terrific and attentive and he had a full bar to deal with too! I will probably go there today again!
REPapillon“

“Recomiendo el pollo a la brasa y el Chicken francés!☺️muy buena comida“

“The food was really good! But the service was perfect!“

“Comida muito caseira e boa“

“It’s always a vibe and the food is consistently amazing even ifs it’s a late night“

“My experience is very positive. Food and service is excellent.“

“exelente lugar muy buena atención comida muy buena“

“My daughter new favorite spot. We got a 20$ tray that brings chicken,ribs,yellow rice, and fries.

Pros
* no soggy fries well done
* really good cooked chicken
* ribs are 🔥
* yellow rice well cooked
* good portion of food for about 3 adults I fed 3 kids & my self and still had left.
* have found parking fast

Definitely worth the ordering ! In MY OPINION“

“I’ve been ordering from The Pit for years the staff is always friendly, and the food is consistently fresh and flavorful. No complaints there at all.

That said, I wanted to give a heads-up for anyone ordering the beef ribs half combo. I recently ordered the same half beef rib(S) and chicken combo I’ve gotten in the past. Typically, when I order the half beef rib(s), I receive 2–3 beef chuck ribs. This time, however, I only received one rib — which was surprising, considering the plural wording and my prior experiences.

I called and spoke with Jeff, who was respectful and upfront. He mentioned that the combo only includes one beef rib and that prices have gone up (which I totally get). Still, based on my regular orders over the years, I’ve never received just one rib until now. Either way, I appreciate his transparency.

For context:
• Half chicken combo = ~$11.95
• Half beef rib(S) & chicken combo = ~$16.95

So if you’re expecting multiple beef ribs, you may want to reconsider and go for the chicken or pork ribs instead both still come in hearty portions.

To be clear, this isn’t a complaint just advice for fellow regulars or first-timers who may be surprised by the term beef rib(S)with a single rib. I’ve even added pictures in photos comparing what I received vs. the half chicken combo.

Bottom line: The Pit remains a solid spot with delicious food, generous sides, and great service just be mindful of the current beef rib portions when ordering.“

“Great food. Sangria service“

“Excelente servicio y la comida. Deliciosa. 🤗🥰“

“great food great service“

“OMG these are unlike any other custard pastry I have ever had. It’s a full stop amazing treat. Pastry is light and flaky, not standard pie crust style. The filling is warm and creamy not solid and dense.

Just get some and thank me later.“

“Their seafood and 32oz drinks are great!!! I recommend stopping by.“

“I met a couple of my old coworkers there December 20th after 4 years. I wanted to go to a highly rated family-run place and this establishment didn't disappoint. The burgers, meatloaf and pita wraps were excellent. The owner Vinnie greeted us and seated us, then came by to chat with us. The server was attentive and seemed to like her job. About a 15 - 20 minute walk from the Harrison PATH station. I will be making future visits there with old collegues.“

“Ótima comida, muito bem servida!“

“They did a great job with my catering order. They are extremely friendly and accommodating. Everyone at the event loved both the ribs and BBQ chicken. The amount of food was great for the price. I was able to feed and have my guests take home too. Definitely recommend them for your catering needs.“

“Family owned with great food. Frango-à-Lena Pork ribs in BBQ sauce Pork Cubes sautéed in wine sauce Grilled Salmon Shrimp in garlic sauce Cheese Steak sandwich“

“The restaurant genuinely satisfies customers. The kitchen treats food preparation like upscale establishments. All employees approach diners with true friendliness. Quality meals without the high-end cost. Your bill reflects the experience accurately.“

“The food was delicious. The atmosphere was cozy the new owners are on top of their game. I would recommend having it an event there.“

“Top notch for down here in the Ironbound. The food was amazing, the service was amazing. This is not watered-down Portuguese cuisine.“

“The food was excellent, and the service was outstanding. Me and the family will definitely be back again.“

“Food is always good to excellent. Good hard working regulars always say hello; many have become good friends. The Portuguese " Cheers" kind of sums it up. Karokee on a Friday or Saturday brings a mix of music from people who just love to sing and to be around good people.“

“Great service very friendly“

“Beautiful place. Very nice attention“

“Love ❤️ Food nice in clean“

“Ali helped us choose the right chicken. As I walk in the place looks lovely and taken care of. The lemon herb chicken was incredibly delicious. The slight spice and tang of the lemon created a deep flavor. Plus the included white creamy sauce and spicy red sauce allowed me to dive deeper into the experience“

“I love it here! I go here almost every week for when i’m hanging around newark, and the food never disappoints. It tastes amazing, and fresh too. People here are lovely and Amazinf atmosphere, very clean and smells great. Good people and good food, love it.“

“The Food is Wonderful!
The atmosphere is intimate, but Great Vibes. (The venue has 2 levels; downstairs dining area and upstairs lounge area.)
They offer Hookah as well.
There is room for improvement however, as some of the staff in the dining area, don't speak English well, so they require assistance from other staff members when taking an order.
Wouldn't hurt if Drinks were a pinch stronger as well.
Overall, I enjoy myself everytime I visit.“

“I love this place! They serve good food, they have a rich menu, The cook in that place is very experienced, I love very much trying all their food. The food is always tasty, the attitude towards the visitors is helpful. I frequently visit this restaurant and I not even once was unsatisfied. I recommend it with no hesitation.“