Novo Mundo Restaurant — Restaurant in New Bedford

THE SERVICE:

Prompt and friendly service for takeout. I was provided a menu to browse and then offered a seat. As a new customer, I appreciated the waitress’ detailed description about the dishes I inquired about.

The restaurant is small, but they make good use of the limited space. The atmosphere was bustling but inviting.

THE FOOD:

I ordered the grilled pork chops which came with white rice and fries. I paid extra for their signature hot sauce which proved to be the saving grace.

The pork chops were cooked to the perfect temperature, but bland. I could not detect the marinade or spice blend.

The white rice had a nice flavor profile and texture. The fries were industry standard. The homemade hot sauce truly elevated the flavor profile of the meal- it was simply delicious and I regret not purchases more.

THE VALUE:

Portions are in abundance for an affordable price. I am looking forward to further exploring the menu.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

The restaurant was a little challenging to locate. Unlike the picture online, the sign is now flush to the building making it hard to spot while driving. Adding signage to the front door would also be helpful because I initially thought the restaurant was a private space and walked past it.

I waited for my order in my vehicle and saw a few patrons also walk by the entrance, double back, and then tentatively push the...

A very authentic Portuguese restaurant where all the locals go. It's very small and in the middle of the neighborhood. Men are hanging around outside shooting the breeze with each other, some come inside & have a drink at the small bar in the corner, all speaking Portuguese. They are known for their rotisierre chicken which you can see them roasting inside on a fire pit as soon as you walk in. It's very tender & delicious and come with a big heaping of perfectly fried shoestring fries and the best tasting rice I've had in a long time. And coming from an Asian, that's a big compliment. My friend had their Jr. steak which he said was very flavorful and tender as well. It came with a fried egg on top and the same rice & fries. We also had a bowl of their kale soup, which I enjoyed so much that I made some similar when we got home. I highly recommend you stop in for a bite. Don't let the looks of the neighbour scare you off. Everyone is extremely friendly & like to...

Honeymoon trip with my wife found us close to this place so we decided to adventure a little.

They do a lot with their space.. it's cozy but not loud or crowded, bright and not intimidating.

Service was excellent.. the server took pains to make sure she heard us and that our needs were met.

Kale soup for me.. reminded me of collard greens and ham down South but it hit the spot and gave me a hint of what flavors to expect.

Wife had a steak Portuguese (excellent all around) and I had a tuna steak Azorean.

The tuna wasn't bad, but if I go back I'll get the chicken.. I'm not normally a seafood guy but this trip is my 'hall pass' to eat it.

Grandma's pudding for dinner.. light, sweet, and a perfect counterpoint to the spice from our entrees.

Worth the hunt for parking and I need to learn enough Portuguese to give the staff the praise...