Madrid & Lisbon Restaurant — Restaurant in Newark

Walked in on a monday early evening and the bar staff was really quick and attentive. I was hopingng more simple and varied fish options, but settled on the swordfish to avoid walking aimlessly through town in search of this. The fish wasnt bad, but it wasnt grilled (as per the menu), it was done on the griddle (fried-ish?), which was disappointing. to their credit, it was simply made and not overdone/overseasoned. I chose rice/beans instead of veggies and the black beans were okay..but the rice 🤮 (what is it with the ironbound and parboiled rice vs fresh steamed rice?!?!) . The toral bill was not bad when i thought of it. If it wasnt for the awesome service I'd give it less stars. Other things on the menu could be tastier, so poke around. i would pay top dollar for fresh, fluffy, steamed rice anywhere in the...

I have been coming here for many years. This time we sat at the bar, and had octopus and monkfish/clam rice casserole. Service at the bar was friendly and quite attentive with several waitresses keeping an eye if we needed anything. Hopefully you speak Portuguese or Spanish though... The octopus with onions, peppers and potatoes is better than most, and a well known favorite here, when available. The monkfish as a little salty/soupy, and could have been balanced by more rice or less salt. Overall I like this restaurant, and it is...

This place brought childhood memories, of eating in the many family-owned restaurants that Portuguese and Spanish immigrants opened in my own country (Venezuela).

The food, the service, the decoration and ambient of Madrid & Lisbon will undoubtedly make you feel happy, welcome, and very full. Paula's service was great, and I wish the chef a long and happy life because the food was incredible. Come here, you...