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This restaurant was definitely a GREAT choice and I totally recommend it!! The food was amazing and the servings were huge. I read another review that said that their servings were small and I'm like did you order an appetizer or something?? Anyways, we were sat down immediately. After seating they took our drinks order, then a few mins later our food order. The food came out all at once and we noticed that the portions were very generous, which is hard to come by in my opinion. The food itself was AMAZING! I ordered the beef stew with carrots and mash potatoes and I was so glad I did. It tasted exactly like the one my grandma used to make. For people who don't eat too much salt then this may be a salty plate, but it doesn't bother me because I love salty/savory food. My entire table was satisfied and they all agreed that the food had really good taste. The servers were all nice and attentive, except for one young lady with jet black long straight hair that seemed like she was either having a bad day or that she hates her job, she was not friendly at all and to be honest should look for a different job. Other than that I will definitely come back whenever I happen to be in Newark.
Carla Tortoledo-SifontesCarla Tortoledo-Sifontes
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I started going here during the pandemic. NEVER NEEDED A RESERVATION to dine here. Always came as a walk-in. Food was always great and the waiters/bartenders were always so nice and friendly. Recently, I've been getting told that no table is available. 3 weeks in a row. I even called the last time to see if I could make a reservation. I was told I didn't need 1. They were only taking walk-ins as it was a holiday weekend. I called a 2nd time. I got a different person and was told the same thing. I get to the door around 5pm. Before I could get one word out, I'm asked by the female hostess if I have a reservation. I said no because I was told 2x that I didn't need 1. I even showed them my phone to show the calls I had made to them earlier as proof. Mind you, we used to go there so much that the staff as well as the waiters knew us. The waiters came to the door where we were to find out if we were sitting in the dining room or by the bar. I said apparently there are no tables available to my boyfriend and I for the 3rd Saturday in a row. They spoke to the hostess in Portuguese so I didn't understand. I have deduced that they are very racist. I am black. I found out from a friend who is White that the last 2 times he went there, he was denied service as well. My money was good during the pandemic when businesses were slow and not making money but now I'm not fit to eat there anymore. GOOD RIDDANCE TO TASTE OF PORTUGAL!!!!! MY MONEY AND I WILL NO LONGER ALLOW YOUR RACISM.
Roselynn PaulRoselynn Paul
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Excellent experience! We were looking for something close, because we didnt know the area. After a search, we picked this place because the photos of the food looked pretty good.Definitely made the right choice. This is a family place or a date night. The waiters were attentive. The food was exquisite. MUST try the roasted baby goat! Heavenly!! Best sangria I've ever had. 18 July 2021, My wife and I haven't been here in more than 6 months. Nothing has changed! I ordered seafood pasta w/ white wine sauce. My wife had crab stuffed salmon. OMG!! Sooooo good!!! This place has never left me disappointed. The white sangria was delicious. Most important, the waiter was the same one we always see and remembered us. It's a nice feeling to know that your not Joe blow...hello...goodbye. Very polite, helpful and courteous. We will be back. Thank you Taste of Portugal for a welcoming experience.
jj
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I've never been to Portugal but I'm pretty sure this is what it tastes like. From the delicious apps to the hearty entrees like the Grilled Striper Bass pictured below and especially the filet served with a piping hot tile and ice cream scoop sized dollop of garlic butter, Taste of Portugal is a great place to spend the evening or even just kickstart it. Set far away from the hustle and bustle of Ferry St, T.O.P. is nestled on the opposite side of the Ironbound section at the intersection of Delancey and Van Buren. Be sure to ask for a pitcher of its famous red sangria served by their charming "quick" waitresses. Only 4 stars from me today, our waitress forgot my favorite Collard Greens soup...oh did I mention the Caldo Verde? A must-have, but maybe next time.
Dennis LobainaDennis Lobaina
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TOP is a local favorite, with great variety of authentic Portuguese food. The restaurant is pretty big, on one side they have the bar section, and on the other side it’s the dine in tables seating area. The bar area is more popular during the busy hours. Their menu is pretty long, with options covering chicken, seafood, beef, lamb and fishes. I got to try the garlic chicken and grilled swordfish. Chicken was really good, garlic sauce the delicious. But the swordfish was not up to the mark for me. I was expecting a better sauce with it. They give huge pieces of vegetables too with the main course. Street parking is really hard to find around the restaurant, so prepare to drive around for a while.
Nehal AhmedNehal Ahmed
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Best grilled fish I’ve ever had!! Fresh and grilled perfectly with crispy skin. And the seafood soup was creamy, filled with seafood and delicious. Fresh bread and olives completed our lunch. Olives were good too. We asked for more! We parked in their parking lot just diagonal from the restaurant. The tables in seating section by the bar is casual. Beautifully set tables with white linen in the main dining room just across. Friendly atmosphere. Excellent service. Price is reasonable and comparable to any chain restaurant out there. But the food is 100 times better than the chains. We can’t wait to come back to try the steak on hot stone and their paella.
GinnyonfireGinnyonfire
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148 Delancy St, Newark, NJ 07105
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Hefty seafood platters & grilled meats plus Portuguese wine in a comfy family-run corner restaurant.
attractions: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Newark Airport, URB'N Dispensary, Seabra's Market, Independence Park, Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Newark International Airport, Independence Park, Seabra Foods Chestnut, Evolution Fitness, NORTH AVE. DRIVING SCHOOL, U-Tech Electronics - Newark iPhone iPad Mac PC Gaming Repair, restaurants: Brasilia Grill, Krug's Tavern, Casa d'Paco, Casa Vasca, PortuCale Restaurant & Bar, Andros Restaurant, Cityrub Steak & Smokehouse, Bread Of Life - Padaria Pão da Vida - Oliver Street, Sabor de Minas Restaurant, Campino Restaurant

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