Leitao

I went to Leitao with a group of four, and we really enjoyed our lunch. * The salad was fresh and flavorful. * The French fries came in a generous portion with a rich truffle flavor. * The octopus was incredibly tender and perfectly cooked. * The pork ribs were super tender, with the meat falling right off the bone! * The lamb leg was also tender and full of flavor, and I really liked the spinach on the side. * Even the roasted chicken was very good. For dessert, I personally preferred the sponge cake over the egg tarts

This was my first time having Portuguese cuisine and I must say it easily has cracked into my top 3 favorite cuisine. I had a wonderful experience here from start to finish. The service was excellent, Victor definitely enhanced the experience of trying the cuisine, guiding us every step of the way making it truly memorable. The signature cocktails were flawlessly made and bursting with flavor, leaving a lasting impression with every sip. All the dishes were incredibly flavorful, perfectly seasoned and bursting with taste, making each bite a pleasure. This was truly a great experience that had me thinking looking up flights to Portugal next year. Great job team.

Leitao was recommended to me by a lot of my friends. So glad that I finally got a chance to try it out. The portions were much bigger than we expected. All the dishes were unique and service was great! I heard that the Portuguese tart was a must try so we ordered one to go (we were tooo full). It wasn't as good as I had hoped so I am guessing you have to try it fresh so we will have to visit again for the Portuguese tart.

Excellent Portuguese restaurant. Amazing food and top notch service. This was our last night in NY and the restaurant turned out to be the best one of the trip. Food like Octopus salad, beet salad, ribs, baked potatoes, even shishito peppers were super flavorful and arrived in above average size portions. Our bartender was Eric who not only made us world class drinks but suggested all the best food choices. He also surprised us with Pasteis de nata for our birthday boy free of charge. This was a really nice touch. We plan to definitely visit again when we are back in NY.

Leitao offers a solid dining experience with flavorful dishes, although the overall seasoning leans slightly on the salty side. The service was great, very attentive and welcoming, which added to the enjoyable atmosphere. A great spot for those who appreciate bold flavors and great hospitality! Let me know if you’d like to tweak this further!

I eat in a lot of restaurants, a lot of them with one or more Michelin stars. But I can confidently say that I’ve never eaten food as good as Leitao’s. It’s a crime that they don’t have any stars yet. Their servers are insanely nice and pleasant. Their atmosphere is unmatched. The cocktails are amazing. But nothing even comes close to the arcane quality of the food. To put this into perspective: my mother hates pork. You couldn’t bring her to eat it if you gave her a thousand bucks. But I managed to convince her to try a single piece of pork and she was amazed. Not only did she eat the pork, she cleaned the plate. I had the beef sandwich, and it was divine. The beef was perfect, the bread crunchy yet soft on the inside. Oh, and those fries. Crispy, delicious, with a bunch of herbs that perfectly tie the meal together- all topped off with some kind of magic spicy sauce that left me astonished. Eat here. Just give it a try.

Wow! Where do I even begin? If you’re looking for the perfect place to spend New Year’s Eve, have a nice date or even meeting up with your friends, Leitão is it! We enjoyed a spectacular New Year’s Eve four-course meal that was unforgettable. As soon as we arrived, we were greeted with a welcome drink—armaguinha, a traditional Portuguese liqueur. It was sweet with a delightful sour touch at the end—such a great start to the evening! For the first course, we had the option of octopus or tiger shrimp. We chose one of each, and both were absolutely delicious, perfectly paired with a crisp white wine. Next up, we both opted for the bife cervejeiro, one of my favorite dishes! This sirloin steak in a rich mushroom sauce, served with soft, fluffy bread, was out of this world. It came with a lovely red wine that complemented the dish perfectly. For the third course, we had a tough choice between lamb and sea bass. While the couple next to us had the sea bass—it looked massive and probably tasted amazing—we went with the lamb. It was served with potatoes and spinach on a traditional Portuguese plate, paired with more red wine. Simply divine! Finally, dessert brought another tough decision: pastel de nata (egg tarts) or pear with port wine and mascarpone. Again, we tried one of each, both accompanied by a glass of port wine. By this point, we were completely full, but everything was so flavorful and irresistible. As the clock struck 11:45 PM, the staff handed out New Year’s Eve wearables and Prosecco creating a festive and joyful atmosphere. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming, including the other customers sitting next to us. Thank you, Leitão, for an amazing night and a fantastic way to start the New Year!

5 stars because the food was excellent! Got the Sea Bass, chicken piri piri dish, and the beet salad, as well as the sponge cake dessert. Everything tasted amazing. Both the sea bass and salad tasted so fresh. The bass also wasn’t too fishy, which for me is a plus. It was delightfully salted and sauced. The chicken was also great, it wasn’t too spicy (the spice level was listed at 6/10 so I was a bit scared). Finally the sponge cake dessert - lovely. It wasn’t too sweet and it was the perfect way to end such a yummy (and heavy haha) meal! I also think the portion sizes are generous - could not have finished the bass or the chicken by myself, we had to get some stuff to go. The only downside is that the food did take a bit to come out, maybe 20-30 mins almost? And the place wasn’t too filled at that point. But the wait was worth it!!

this place is INSANE. some of the best food i've ever had. i've now been twice - sat outside for my birthday and indoors more recently. outside is a little chaotic as it's on the street, but super fun to people watch and a good option in nice weather. inside we sat by the window and while it's a smaller space it still felt very comfortable! staff is always lovely. drinks are nice - tried a porto sour recently and it was so unique and good. portuguese bread is amazing and perfect texture. have gotten the bolinhos and the truffle parm fries twice now and they are so so so good. on my recent visit we split some appetizers as a group and it was so much food, all of it great. got the fava beans with spinach, steak in pepper sauce, beet salad for the first time in the recent visit - all of it was perfect. my other visit split the arroz de marisco with my boyfriend, and honestly we could've stood to split it with 1-2 more people! everything is full of great flavor and comes out pretty quick. rounded off the nights with pasteis de nata which our server brought to us as a treat - so so so delicious! like a little french toast bite. this place really deserves all the love it gets and is a must visit

"My favorite Portuguese restaurant" Really enjoy this place! I've been here a few times and really it all -- food, vibes, wine and staff. What's to cheer - The downstairs room is more private and perfect for a small group. Great decor all the way around though - Fantastic, comprehensive Portuguese wine list - Reasonably priced and good value -- especially in the West Village - Very authentic. The seafood stew and bacalao are great - Good cocktails What's to jeer - Not much! I know they have a lot of special event nights and I'm looking forward to attending one soon!

I went to Leitao recently and had one of the most lovely restaurant experiences of my life! Leitao is a Portuguese restaurant that serves nourishing, warming, and comforting food. It is also beautifully decorated and has amazingly kind staff! We walked in on a Sunday at around 4:00 pm and got seated immediately. Victor was our waiter and he was so so kind and attentive! He answered all our questions, offered us good recommendations on what to order, and even let us try some of their desserts. The service here is phenomenal and just one additional reason to visit Leitao. For our apps, we ordered the Camarao and the Porco Preto to start (the latter because of our Victor's recommendation). The Camarao is a dish of large shrimps in a blend of bourbon, garlic, chili and lobster sauce. I am not the biggest shrimp fan but my friends really enjoyed this dish. It also came with Portuguese bread, which was one of the BEST breads I have ever eaten at a restaurant. Their Portuguese bread is baked in-house, drizzled with olive oil, and seasoned with a number of different delicious spices. I could not stop eating it and using it to dip in our other broths/sauces. The Porco Preto was one of my favorite bites of the night. I highly highly recommend this dish!! The Iberico pork ribs were so juicy and tender--literally fall off the bone/melt in your mouth. The ribs are also served in a flavorful house-made Calabrian garlic chili sauce that I wish I could've bottled up to take home. (I recommend taking the Portuguese bread and dipping it in this sauce!) For our main, we got the massive Arroz de Marisco. This is a seafood rice dish with shrimp, little neck clams, mussels, cod, and chorizo in a rich broth with saffron-infused rice. Wow. This dish was also so delicious. When we ate at the restaurant, it was a rainy, dark, and cold day and this dish warmed us all right up. The rice really soaks up all the rich flavors of the broth and is so delicious with the well-cooked seafood. I would highly recommend if you are a seafood fan. We ended up staying for around 2+ hours at the restaurant and no one ever rushed us. At the end, our server even brought out some Pasteis de Nata and Pera em Vinho do Porto for us to try. The Pasteis de Nata tasted just like the ones I tried in Lisbon; flaky, custardy, warm... yum! The Pera em Vinho do Porto was also so delicious. Although simple, this poached pear soaks up all the flavor of the Port and the warming spices of cinnamon and black pepper. And when eaten with the cool and creamy mascarpone... it truly makes for a bite to remember. I absolutely loved this restaurant and would recommend it to everyone! I don't think you could ever go wrong with anything you order here. I will for sure be back to Leitao!

What an amazing experience at Leitao. We went with a large group 6 people. I made a mistake with my reservations, when I reserved on Resy app it only gave me two options: Outdoor or Patio. I thought that Patio would be something indoors and/or a garden area in the back, because obviously "outdoor" is outside. However, when we got there, patio was the outside area! It is a covered space on the street! It was not a warm evening, and our group was not able to sit outside! Then the host was so gracious he set us up with a nice table in the cellar! Where they perform fado music. This area was SO perfect for our group! Next I have to call out our server, she was so amazing! We were celebrating a birthday in our group and she gave us desserts to share. She was always checking in on our group and made sure we were all happy during every step of our meal. She was definitely the highlight of our meal! Now for the food, oh boy! We were ALL so happy with every single dish, we ordered a plethora of small and large dishes. We basically ordered every dish on the menu! Some of the highlights we loved: - Bife a Cervejeiro, this mushroom sauce was incredible! We kept dipping with their homemade bread!) - Salad de Polvo (octopus salad) - Ameijoas em Caldeirada (clams which had the most amazing soupy broth! I could not get enough of it!) - Truffle fries - Porco Preto, another table favorite!! Iberico pork ribs which literally fell off the bones! - Arroz de Marisco, this is a huge dish! So flavorful and with loads of seafood, literally a mountain of seafood! - Robalo, the sea bass which was one of the most tender sea bass ever! And of course, you cannot leave without trying their pasteis de nata, which was so warm and hint of cinnamon. It was not as sweet as the ones I've had in Portugal! Don't walk to Leitao, RUN! We had the best experience. Already plotting my return this weekend!

Came for dinner and sat downstairs in the cellar, which is super cute. I tried: + Passionfruit margarita + Amantes do Carvalho + Bacalhau (cod) + Pork ribs + Seafood with rice + Burrata & iberico salad + Spinach with fava beans + Roasted potatoes + Pastei de nata My favorite dishes were the burrata, spinach and potatoes, followed by the pork ribs. Egg tart was great. Portions were really big, so we definitely over-ordered, but I never complain about having lots of leftovers.

I've been so keen on coming back since my first visit. We were just in Portugal this summer and were craving some Portugal style seafood and Leitão did not miss a beat. The restaurant was packed so we agreed to sit at the bar for dinner service. How lucky were we because the bar manager was working and what an incredible host he is! Wine selection was SPECTACULAR. I was so in love with the wine, I didn't even look to grab a cocktail. But again... we were blessed by the managers presence and got a cocktail on the house and boy was it delicious. I made reservations to take my sister and her bf here during their visit and I got to snag a spot by the window! (There's only one spot at their window and it's a little nook-- such a cute little spot for a cozy date night ;) SO I CANT WAIT) oh and their desserts are amazing. The pastel de nata was chef's kiss and satisfied our craving!

Two amazing meals so far this year. First meal was a group of seven, we each ordered something different and shared. Every dish was outstanding. Our second meal, my wife and I sat at the bar on a snowy night. Had another wonderful meal. Service was fantastic! We are recommending do all our friends!!!

We were there for Fado Night. Let me say they didn't disappoint. The space was tight but the mood and environment was great. The welcome cocktail was meh but that was about it for the night. Our host Jeff was awesome. The food and the wines were delicious. Starting with appetizer and topping it off with dessert. The wine pours weren't cheap, which was a pleasant surprise. Jeff even came back with his favorite bottle of wine which wasn't part of the dinner. The Fado itself was another great experience. From start to finish we had a great evening and will definitely be returning.

very attentive and friendly staff here. food was immaculately fresh, octopus cutting with a fork basically. bread tasted very european. cocktails were also well crafted.

I just got back from a trip from Portugal so was still craving some good portuguese food here in new york city. Glad that I came across this gem in the west village. They have seating inside and outside - the outside seating is cool because you're right next to the bike lane and not exactly on the street with pedestrians. The service was really quick to take our order and refill our waters too! For foods we decided to try out the Piri Piri Chicken and the Bife Tres Pimentas. Overall, they were both really tasty - the chicken was decently juicy and came with a lot of oily sauce. The steak was probably my favorite cause it had a classic pepper sauce with it. I wish the dishes were larger in size - the protein portion were good sized but they don't come with sides! Definitely keen to try the other dishes I missed from Portugal here another day!

The food here is absolutely delicious & if you have the ability to share a bunch of items with your group, do it! Highly recommend the sea bass and the tiger shrimp (although one shrimp for that price is crazy). And you definitely have to get the egg tart for dessert! Not too sweet & perfectly flakey crust. They also have really good wines. Ambiance/service- it's super cozy with dim lighting, perfect for a date night. The restaurant is pretty small but they have space downstairs for slightly larger groups, as well as outdoor seating. Service was fast & friendly.

Lovely spot with great ambience! This was my first interaction with Portuguese food and it was a charming one at that. Very candlelit feeling here, and the hubbub volume is perfect; good for date night. Service is cheerful and friendly and efficient. The food itself was wonderful. A lot of soupy sauces, giving everything some forward flavor. My favorite was the pork ribs -- so tender, so juicy. The arroz was also incredible; they do not skimp with the seafood! Nor the bread! And the passionfruit margarita we shared was quite delicious as well. Portions were pretty sizeable but since everything was delicious, we polished everything off between the two of us. Highly recommend for a taste of Portugal!

Leitao was recommended to me by a lot of my friends. So glad that I finally got a chance to try it out. The portions were much bigger than we expected. All the dishes were unique and service was great! I heard that the Portuguese tart was a must try so we ordered one to go (we were tooo full). It wasn't as good as I had hoped so I am guessing you have to try it fresh so we will have to visit again for the Portuguese tart.

Authentic Portuguese cuisine with big portions & great potential! The octopus carpaccio was tasty but it didn't it need the bacon. The clams weren't cleaned properly so they were kinda gritty despite the fragrant broth. The portion of the aps were enough for an entree - massive. Fresh bread on the side was actually noticeably delicious. My seabass was cooked to perfection - just a tad salty. Also a massive portion - I couldn't finish the entire thing. The traditional Portuguese pastis dessert was a nice, calm way to end the dinner. The ambiance of the restaurant outdoors was amazing - literally perfect euro vibes. Service was excellent as well. Value was insane given the large portions for the price. Overall, the food had some basic mistakes (uncleaned clams, salty sea bass, massive portions), but this restaurant has SO much potential given they're doing most things correctly (authentic food, perfect service, euro ambiance). Would recommend!

A trendy spot for Portugese eats that's right by the West Side Highway -- I stopped by only for drinks, but would be interested in coming back for the food. They have a cute ambiance and we got seated downstairs -- they have more tables and space for larger groups here. The drinks were all delicious -- a smidge on the pricey side, but I particularly liked the Pineapple Margarita and my friend's spritz. The Truffle Fries were great for the table too.

Easily one of the best restaurants and some of the best food I've had in my life. Definitely TOP 5! Came here on a busy Friday night. My friend and I secured reservation two days before without issue. Ambience: perfect for date nights, groups, and to grab drinks with a couple friends. Dim lighting, average noise level, and many areas for seating. I WILL suggest bringing a few people in order to share many dishes and not break the bank. Service: shoutout to VICTOR for serving us. Very personable, gave us some great recs, and shared a lot of Portugal history! Food came out pretty quick too! Food: every. Dish. Was. Amazing. From the bread to the seafood selections to the chicken and the steak. Everything tasted unique, was loaded with flavor, and did NOT disappoint! 10/10

I came here for an after dinner drink. The host and bartenders were very kind and welcoming. The host checked on us later in the evening to make sure we were well taken care of. We sat at the bar for drinks. I love that they have a menu of Portuguese-inspired cocktails. For my first, I had the Amantes do Carvalho. It would be a perfect fall or winter drink, but in May, I still thoroughly enjoyed it. The nutmeg offered comforting flavor and it was well balanced by the sweet pineapple. For my second drink, I considered the Fumo Branco. The bartender gave me a sample of it, which was very appreciated. It had a strong, bitter flavor so I'm glad I was able to taste it before ordering. I went instead with the Almost Flavor. It was juicy and sweeter than my previous drink, but tasty. To finish the night, they gave us a complimentary night cap shot of the Amantes do Carvalho. The restaurant had low lighting and lots of charm. It was not loud so would be perfect for date night or a place for good conversation with friends.

My first time ever having Portugese food and Leitao set the bar HIGH. Food was INCREDIBLE. Flavors I have never tasted before in my life. The seasoning, the sauces, the spices... perfection. My absolute favorite was the chicken. I rarely get chicken at restaurants but this place made it soo juicy and the spice really gave it the kick it needed. The only thing I don't really recommend is the fish.. a bit dry/tough but everything else was sososo good

Really cute restaurant! Inside was smaller/narrower than expected, but they have outdoor space both in the front and back of the restaurant. We started with the cod croquettes, which were very fishy (just not my thing), and the camarao ao alho, which were decent. The accompanying garlic bread was really delicious though. The main dishes, fortunately, did not disappoint! The Iberico pork and clams were absolutely amazing. The pork was so tender and flavorful, and the potatoes (which looked like pineapples) were the best potatoes I had ever had. Wished there were more clams; at glance we thought we had ordered the version without clams. The braised lamb shank was rather standard but good/tender nonetheless. Service was cordial. The host was very jovial.

Great Portuguese food! We came for brunch on a Sunday. I would suggest an inside table as we were disturbed by loud traffic in the outdoor dining tables. We ordered 5 dishes across five people and each dish was plenty of food. - Beet Salad: delicious mix of sweet beets, fresh greens, crunchy walnuts, blue cheese, oranges, and light sour dressing. - Piri Piri Chicken: lightly spicy and tender. Watch out for bones! - Bread: not on the menu but definitely ask for an order! Deliciously crispy crust and soft springy inside, somewhere between a baguette and focaccia. - Salted Cod: a bit tough, as all salted cod is. Crispy onions were the best part! Spinach was a bit soft. - Portuguese Tarts: super delicate filo crust and light creamy filling. Waiters were very attentive and kind, checking in had some hiccups but we had a good experience overall.

Here's everything I've tried and you should too! Let's start with the appetizers. We kicked things off with the Camarão Tigre--a large prawn split in half. The sauce was incredible. Next up, the must-order Portuguese sausage, flambéed tableside. You get two sausages: one spicy and one not. The spicy one had a great kick and was absolutely delicious. We also tried the crispy Iberico pork collar, which nailed the crispiness, but I was a little disappointed it only came with five pieces. The accompanying purée was just okay. For the main course, we went with the arroz de marisco--a seafood and rice dish. It was pure comfort, with fresh seafood and perfectly cooked rice--not too soggy or too dry. I absolutely loved it!

Came here for my brother in law's bday and it was really great. The menu is quite robust with so many amazing options and we were really happy with everything. Polvo- I was torn if I'd enjoy this since it wasn't whole octopus but the flavor was really good and the octopus was well prepared Iberico Pork Ribs- these were fall off the bone tender and really well prepared Tiger Prawn- obsessed with this- a bit harder to eat but the flavor was spot on and the Calabrian chili was the perfect addition Spinach & Fava Beans- So fresh and vibrant, recommend as a great side to share Sea Bass- my MIL got this so I only had a bite but great portion size and good flavor We also tried all of the desserts which were delicious- the pasteis de nata was great

Food: burrata was fresh with tomatoes, peaches and prosciutto; polvo was tender and full of flavor; bacalao was also tender and not too salty - overall flavorful and the portions for small plates were plentiful to share Service: friendly but not as attentive as I would have liked Ambiance: we sat outside and it was really cute but the spaces were tight and it got really loud Overall, I'd return for the delicious food. This was my first time having Portuguese and they were tasty and I'd love to try other dishes too. The pricing seemed a tad hefty yet the portion sizes made up for it

I went to this Portuguese spot with a bunch of others a few months ago as per most of my other recent reviews. The food overall here was outstanding. Service was friendly giving good recommendations. It was a bit cramped which is one of my only complaints outside of the lighting was a tad dark for photos but it's supposed to imitate a cervejeira so it makes sense. To drink, I went with the Amantes do Carvalho $18 with Don Julio Blanco, pineapple, CRF ( Portuguese Brandy), amaro, and nutmeg. The drink had slight bitterness from the amaro, some sweetness from the brandy, and some sourness and a unique spice. It was very tasty. Shoutouts to their beer menu being just better than many other spots (well they are a cervejeira/beer bar.) Not many places sell Heady Topper for instance. Our favorite of the dishes and our favorite smaller plate (I'd say appetizer but their appetizers are shareable) was the Porco Preto for $22 with "Iberico pork ribs, renowned for their rich marbling, cooked with Alvarinho wine, capers, and a house-made Calabrian garlic chili sauce." This was outstanding. The meat was tender and delicious with just enough fat. The sauce had a nice spice to it with plenty of garlic. The dish below came with sliced toasted bread and a lot of used the bread for this dish instead to soak up more of that tasty mix. Another smaller plate was the Bife a Cervejeiro for $22 with "prime sirloin from grass-fed beef paired with cremini mushrooms, a creamy beer, mustard and pepper sauce garnished with scallions and crispy garlic." The sauce was nice reminding me a bit of stroganoff though with less mushrooms. The beef in there was slightly tough but still fine. It came with a lot of bread to dip in that rich sauce but most of us preferred to dip the bread in the rib dish. The Roasted Beet Salad for $17, "a roasted beet salad combining oranges, arugula, pecans, and gorgonzola" was also tasty. Good mix of ingredients and not just dominated by arugula. The vinaigrette worked well with it and the portion was big enough to share. My least favorite of the smaller dishes and my least favorite overall was the Chourico Portugues Assado for $17, "a traditional Portuguese sausage flambéed at your table." The large chorizo didn't have the spices I would expect from a chorizo and while I like sausage to have a good snap to it, the flambé I presume made it almost a bit hard on the outside. It was alright. For larger plates, we ordered two with one being a special. The Cabrito No Forno for $38 (thanks to the website for menu archives) consisting of Braised baby lamb in wine sauce with roasted potatoes and sautéed spinach. The lamb was tender and perfectly cooked and well seasoned with a good wine sauce reminding me almost of some French dishes. The potatoes were lightly crispy and well seasoned. It doesn't appear to be on the current menu but if it's one of the daily specials, I'd recommend it. There was also Bacalhau com Broa for $28 or "Norwegian dry salted cod with a pistachio crust, accompanied by a tapenade of black olives and capers, served over a bed of spinach with crispy onions, parsley, and drizzled with extra virgin Portuguese olive oil." I liked the presentation with the onions on top though the onions were a bit soft surprising for them being fried (perhaps from the olive oil.) The pistachio crust was sparse and there was a light crunch from it. The fish was tender with some small bones and it was alright overall. Probably the weakest or 2nd weakest dish but not bad (more that everything else was tasty. Overall, the food was excellent. They have high praises and I'll continue with said praises. Good alcohol selection and excellent food outside of the chorizo and maybe the bacalao/bacalhau. Mid 4.

If you have not been to Fado Night at Leitao, you are missing out on an extraordinary experience. I can't recommend it highly enough. Even if you've never been to a fado house, the musicians will blow you away. The four course menu was so good and they were even accommodating to allergies and preferences at short notice. There was a wine selection of incredible quality with each course and with all this fancy food and wine going around it was still one of the most fun evenings you can have in NY. Nothing stuffy, just a desire to share the wine, music and cuisine of Portugal in the most hospitable way. It's a special monthly event with limited seating so make a reservation early. It's well worth the price!

The service was really spectacular here. Everyone was so nice and friendly! I was a bit nervous my reservation was outdoor seating, but they have ample space across the way (there is a bike lane between the sidewalk entrance of Leitao and the outdoor seating area). The heat lamps kept my friend and I very warm, and we enjoyed our meal thoroughly. The menu is really fun - once you scan the QR/go on the website, you can click on any of the dishes and it shows photos (or even videos?!) so you know exactly what to expect. We ordered 2 hefty protein appetizers and a salad, and wouldn't have been able to fit ANYTHING else on the table. That ended up being enough food, so it's all good! Burrata salad - this was actually quite a bit portion, so it was great to share between the two of us. It was delicious! Bife a Cervejeiro - Very small pieces of beef so this is indeed an appetizer, but the mushrooms and sauce were sooo good, and the beef was very tender. Camarao ao Alho - the shrimps were so good, and such a good buttery, garlic (lobster apparently??) sauce. They provide a lot of bread for this dish too - 6 large pieces, which held us over well to dip the bread in the leftover sauce of the Camarao ao Alho and the Bife dish. The drinks were really great as well! I ordered the Almost Famous cocktail and I'd highly recommend! (Our server was very helpful and offered us many recommendations for food and for drink). Everything we had here was delicious, and the excellent service was delightful. (Dare I say, another hit to my wallet, but so worth it!)

It was my first time trying portuguese food in the city, so it was hard to compare it to anywhere else. I ended up getting the Piri Piri Chicken and the Bife a Cervejeiro. The piri piri chicken was on the dryer side, although very flavorful. It has a kick to it so if you like spicy foods, i'd recommend checking it out. Th Bife a Cervejeiro was probably my favorite dish. The sauce was super yummy, but be warned the portion is quite small. The restaraunt was nice enough to gift us two portuguese egg tarts to try and they were good! I've had better portuguese egg tarts, but since these were free they definitely tasted much more delicious. My favorite part was probably the service though. The waiter was super attentive and continuously ensured my water was filled at all times. He also continued to check up on our table to see if we enjoyed our meal which made the experience that much more enjoyable!

For years now- when we are craving authentic Portuguese food we go to the Ironbound section of Newark, but we were in NYC for the week and out of curiosity decided to see if we could find any options in the city. We decided to give Leitao a try and we were not disappointed. The ambience is great, staff was super friendly. We sat at the bar and the bartender, Eric, was awesome. We had scoped out the menu ahead of time, many of the dishes peaked our interest, but we narrowed our choices down to a few dishes for us to share- it was the perfect amount of food. Plus the staff confirmed that we chose their favorite dishes. We started with the thinly sliced octopus in evoo, with roasted peppers, some type of bean and a drizzle of Calabrian chili, the cheesy mashed potatoes with crispy oyster mushroom were amazing and perfectly complemented the Iberico pork ribs which were melt in your mouth tender. We found ourselves sopping the gravy with the complementary fresh bread. We paired our dinner with wine and a martini, then the bartender recommended we try two traditional cocktails on the menu- which were also amazing. I can't remember the names but one was made with an almond liquor, lime, garnished with coffee beans - which was surprisingly refreshing the other had hints of cinnamon and star anise. Both were delicious. We had an awesome experience and can't wait to return! If you're in NYC looking for an amazing Portuguese meal- this is the place!

A reservation for a weekday night helped us get a seat as the place was decently packed. We started with escargot and it was my first time trying those. They were placed on a garlicky pan, yet the snails still lacked flavor. It was chewy, warm, and soft though. I wouldn't get that again. The seafood with rice was a bit spicy but decked out with a bunch of seafood. It was definitely worth it. The octopus sandwich was unique. It lacked a bit of flavor but if you're going for that pure octopus flavor, it's there. I used the spicy mayo sauce for my truffle fries to make it a bit more flavorful. I still really enjoyed my sandwich and the fries.

Had to come back and oh my it was definitely worth it again the food was amazing and delicious like last time and the staff was absolutely fantastic. The place was nice and gave off a great ambiance with lighted candles by the table and nice music. Thank you to my wonderful husband for an awesome Mother's Day's at Leitao. I couldn't have asked for anything more. We will definitely be back for the whole next time with the family. Go stop by people you won't be disappointed

Good food and service. Nice upscale neighborhood restaurant.. Perfect location. Big portions.

The food is amazing! Loved every dish we ordered. Also great plc for a date. Great service as well.

Yum yum yum yum. Everything was delicious. A bit spicy, a bit pricey, but out of this world flavour. The bar seating was a little uncomfortable, I'd opt for a table next time. We will be back.

Came here on the recommendation of a friend and have to say I was pretty disappointed. Ordered the roasted beet salad, pork ribs, braised lamb. The lamb and pork was extremely greasy. Swimming in oil. And then the entire meal was served out of order: the salad came out almost an hour after we were served the entree. Sad to see another flop in the neighborhood.

I do not have enough expertise in Portugese food to comment on whether it's super authentic, but @leitaonyc definitely has yummy food! The portions are quite big so it's good to share as a group. This was still a lot for the 3 of us. The seafood with rice was seasoned well and made me feel like I was in Europe! The sandwich was delicious and special but very heavy so I could only have a few bites. There are so many options and any meat or seafood lover would enjoy it there!

Really enjoyed the food here. I tried the octopus, Peri Peri chicken, pork, lamb and arroz con mariscos. Everything was tasty and even the pastel de nata was delicious too. Solid spot ! Definitely recommend.

I can't believe this place has been in the West Village since as early as 2018. They've been doing a lot of renovations and recently added a basement section which exudes homeliness. Leitao is Portuguese for suckling pig which is meant to be shared with a large family. The concept of family is the foundation of their restaurant. It was not lost upon us as it was crystal clear with their wonderful service. Possibly the best truly authentically kind service I've had in all my NYC dining experience. There were four of us and we shared: 1) The porco preto: delicious pork ribs in a delicious sauce that we had to order more bread to soak up. This is a MUST! 2) Salad del polvo: fresh and delicious. 3) Robalo: it was heavenly crispy and delicious with great potatoes on the side! I would get this again and again. 4) Cabrito no forno: very good as well though the lamb was a little dry. The spinach was perfectly cooked and seasoned. However, I would choose the fish over this! 5) Arroz de marisco: very tasty! It was a little wet but I would order again! We were so full after that we didnt order any dessert. To our surprise, they brought out four pateis de natas for each of us! We really appreciated the gesture! They were good but not on par with the ones at Pateis de belem and Manteigaria. As we were exiting, we were bid a warm good bye as well! If you like wonderful service, delicious food and a cozy familial vibe, come here!

Had an excellent late dinner with family and friends. What wonderful flavors we enjoyed! The service was fabulous. The drinks tasty. The desserts sweet. Getting to enjoy small plates and large plates let everyone get a taste family style. The chicken Piri Piri and tiger shrimp were highlights.

We wanted to celebrate Christmas lunch and glad to have picked to come here, a very good choice as we recently vacationed in Portugal and wanted to re-live the good food and memories we had while there. Frank was great - he gave us recommendations but he did say that everything is delicious, he was right! We had the Portuguese sausage served flambéed, truffle fries, Porco Preto, chicken Piri Piri, Bife a Cervejeiro, Robalo, Double Wagyu cheeseburger. Everything was very good. For dessert, we were served Pasteis de Nata which all reminded us of our Portugal trip. We inquired about the Leitao and was told we have to pre-order it, we'll try it next time. Thank you very much for a Great day, Thank you to Frank, he's very welcoming and attentive and truly loves what he does and treats guests as "family". Appreciate it! Obrigada, Party of 6 corner table, Cellar

I feel like there will be more dishes that I need to try next time Food is good Probably gonna go there and check again Nice service Cute location because of the west village neighborhood

Had a fitting at Sabyasachi and we were all hungry afterwards. A friend suggested this place, great idea. Ambiance: The inside is a little cramped and kind of uncomfortable. Service: The waitress was helpful and pleasant! Don't recall her name, she was quite nice about one of our guests having to leave and accommodating her. Food: Polvo - the sauce with the bread was everything. The octopus is a favorite for us Piri Piri Chicken - DELICIOUS. it was cooked perfectly and the sauce was truly the star. Francesinha: quite good, this got devoured IMMEDIATELY. Expected it to be overwhelming with the multiple textures and meat. It comes with fries btw, we had no idea. Pasteis de nata: get the platter with 6! They're amazing. And even better with espresso. We got the

Delicious food. Attentive service. Cozy interior. I don't know if ask for more of a place like this. Definitely will be back.

I think the first time I came here they were having an off night, because the service tonight was on point. The staff were attentive and had great recommendations, and everything we ate was delicious The owner had reached out after my first experience, and they really went above and beyond to make sure we had an amazing dinner. The standouts of the night were actually the desserts! We had a hard time picking our favorites from the cheesecake, the pear, and the egg tarts because all of them were delicious! The meatballs were still my favorite of the savory dishes - definitely a must get because the sauce is perfect for the bread to soak up. Thank you to everyone at Leitao for a great dinner!

Easily one of my new favs in the village. The biggest octopus leg I've seen in the city. Delicious lamb shank. Authentic cod. Super. Have been here twice and will be coming back.

My friends and I came here about a month ago for dinner (when it was pouring out). At first, we were quoted about a 45 minute wait for a table, but then one of the lovely front of house staff said that there were three seats at the bar if we wanted them. We promptly took our seats at the bar and the bartender was excellent. The ambiance was great for catching up with friends or for a date night and had just the right amount of sexiness and a cool vibe. We ordered a few drinks and entrees. For food, we ordered the shishito peppers, the steak, the shrimp and the pork ribs. My friends who are both meat eaters said the ribs were delicious and thought the steak was good as well. I really enjoyed the shrimp and the peppers. My only gripe is that towards the end of the night, around 11pm, a large group of guys came in and just started standing around the bar and were a little obnoxious. Besides that, my friends and I had a great time and a wonderful meal here and I would definitely come back again!

As somebody who visited Lisbon last year, Portuguese food is high on my list. This place did not disappoint: In addition to the fresh clams in Ameijoas em Caldeirada, dipping the bread in the soup was to die for (what can I say, I am sucker for carbs) The octopus was a bit softer than what I am used to but the salad below saved it. The braised lamb shank, the sea bass and prawns are def some top dishes to go for. The service was exceptional.

I traveled to Portugal last year and have been meaning to try this spot for some time. We booked it for a work team dinner, and originally they had us in the outdoor spot (wayyyyy too cold of an evening for that!) and thankfully, they were able to seat us early and inside. The host was very accommodating and gave us two different table options indoors, we picked the one that didn't have a time limit and then proceeded to have an incredible meal. - Fries: Solidly good - Shishito peppers: perfectly blistered - Burrata salad: very tasty - Sea bass: a 5-star dish, just on its own. Crispy and perfectly seasoned - Piri piri chicken: very very tasty - Francesinha: Heaven on a dish. Must order item. - Arroz de Marisco: Also very very very good - Pasteis de nata: just ok, tbh. I'd skip Ok, officially changing this from a 4 star to a 5 star rating! I'll definitely be back soon.

Always wanted to try this place and glad we did. Appetizers surely did not disappoint. The herb butter in escargots was so tasty that I ate 3 pieces of bread with it. My partner liked the iberico pork rib a lot. The pork itself was very flavorful and tender. It's heaven when you suddenly had the crispy edges. The seafood rice was a bit too salty and plain, which I don't recommend. I personally like octopus to be more bouncy rather than super soft. Theirs was lack of texture and a bit salty. I'd like to come back to try more of their appetizers for sure. This place was super busy that we sat on the bar. Bar stool was so tiny that I kept sliding off lol. So reservation is a must!

I've been to Laitao a few times now (usually to grab a beer), but this was my first time coming for food as well, and it definitely lived up to the hype! We ended up ordering the ribs and the steak sandwich, both were (5/5) on flavor and portion size, although a bit on the pricey side for a casual date night. Their beer selection is on point, and our super friendly server recommended a delicious one for us to try that paired well with our meal (unfortunately not pictured). We ended up sitting downstairs in their "cellar" section, which was intimate and a lot less noisy than the upstairs bar portion. Overall service was friendly and attentive too (which was an initial concern for being seated downstairs). Overall, would be back again! And probably to try more of their food options too!