It's impossible for me to stop craving the charcoal barbecued pork ribs. They are so nicely cooked…read moreand flavorful!! I need to place a restraining order on my taste buds so that I don't place my body in a health crisis! The garlic shrimp is also tasty and I want to try the seafood paella. Portugalo is a very nice family owned business in Hanover . The family members who work at the register are also very pleasant and helpful when taking orders. Oh yeah, the chocolate mousse dessert is glorious!!!

Food is 4 stars. Tastes like authentic Portuguese bbq and they have all the right sauces like…read moregarlic aioli and chimichurri. NOTE: the beef ribs that everyone's talking about are sliced short ribs. Don't think those big bone beef ribs you get at American BBQ joints. Devil is in the details. What made this place a 3, star is that the staff doesn't introduce the menu and items well. For example, I got the beef ribs with vegetables and sweet plantains (both VERY good btw), they failed to explain that there are SPICY PICKLED VEGETABLES THAT GOES WITH IT. I took a bite of the cauliflower thinking it was the vegetables side, and spat it right out because it's the Portuguese style pickled veggies. If someone didn't eat spicy that would definitely mess them up. Ambiance? None, it's basically a small bodega with 3 pairs of booth seats and 5 bar seats. How is it colder in the restaurant than outside (it is currently March)

Not sure how I found out about this to begin with, think my dad came across it at some point and…read morestarted going, but it's a really awesome place for an affordable and tasty meal. Food is great - delicious chicken and ribs, and this time we tried the salmon, which was also very well prepared (albeit not as bountiful as the chicken and ribs), and the sides are great too. By default, the sides are usually rice or fries, but we ordered vegetables the last time, and it was also really good. They also offered and served a garlic sauce to go with the meal, which was really tasty - an oil-based sauce with minced garlic in it. Always a wonderful meal, and I tell people about it anytime I hear they're from around the area!

I visited this restaurant on a Friday at 9pm, though it was an hr before closing the manager was…read morevery kind. He gave us great recommendations and I can say everything we had was delicious. They give big portions and the prices were very reasonable for the amount of food they give you. I would definitely recommend this place.

Excellent food, great service, and really good sangria. The price is good too. I definitely…read morerecommend it and will be back soon.

The service and the sangria were the best part. For the most part the food lack flavor. Maybe I was…read morejust used to eating Portuguese food in Newark. Shrimp on garlic sauce could have used more garlic and the clams in garlic sauce barely cooked! We had the seafood in green sauce which was hardly green at all and again lacked flavor. I had high hopes for this place but unfortunately it won't be repeated.

The food was delicious and the portions LARGE. The service was excellent. We ordered the Paella…read moreand the skirt steak. The Paella had a lobster...and a ton of shrimp and scallops. It was advertised for 2, but could easily feed 4. The skirt steak was tender, tasty and again could easily serve 2-3. The wine offerings were limited but of excellent quality. GO!

They make the best rotisserie chicken in Westchester. I can only post a review about the chicken as…read morethat's. The only item I bought there. I have seen people eat there though and their food looks delish.

It's that time again! When it's Hubs' birthday, we gather the boys and have a feast of meat. Just…read moredays before, my friend sent me the picture I posted from us 10 years ago when we started the tradition. The meats hit the same. I still get the mixed kebab because the all you can eat is way too much for me. Don't sleep on the collard greens. I would order an extra serving so you can mix them with eggs in the morning. Did we wait an hour for our table? Yes, but it was well worth it. There was a spot at the bar where we can chill and all catch up with the peeps we hadn't seen in a min. It was nice to have that time because there was silence when we sat and got our food. We were hungry. One thing I will say, they took away the bowls of olives. I mean I was probably the only one that looked forward to them, so I get it. But holla at me if you feel the same way. Until next year Carvalhos

I was really excited about trying this spot since it was recommended by a friend…read more The big plus is that they have a private parking lot. They do not take reservations on the weekends so be prepared to wait 35-40 minutes for a table since it tends to get packed in the evening. They do have a big bar to have a drink and wait in the meantime. The staff is very friendly and attentive which I loved, they made sure our table was clean and our drinks were filled. Now the food, their appetizers that they bring to the table were just ok; the sweet plantains, rice and beans were pretty good. The French fries were undercooked which no one at the table touched. The salad could have used a little more color but the dressing was really good. The meats themselves were good but could better. I really enjoyed their picanha; it was cooked a perfectly medium. It was juicy and flavorful. The chicken legs and turkey wrapped in bacon were so delicious and well seasoned. When it came to the skirt steak, short ribs and other cuts of meat, I felt like they were on the drier side and not as tasty. They never asked how we liked it cooked (medium or well done) so we just got whichever temperature they were served. I was also disappointed they didn't have chicken hearts since I always look forward to those when I go to a rodizio. Each person rodizio is $54 which is definitely on the higher end and the prices on their website are outdated. I would probably not return; there are more affordable rodizio with higher end cuts.

Everything was honestly sooooo good. Beef empanadas with the peri peri sauce was really good and so…read morewas the pasta Pasta was a little soupy but still good The tartufo and the upside down cake were both really good Overall no complaints for the service and ambiance too

Ummm, flying into EWR and too lazy to drive far for dinner before heading south to my hotel,…read more Valenca sounded interesting. On a Monday evening, it was certainly busy at the bar and in the small dining area. Surprisingly as entree prices seemed to average around $30+. Unlike many restaurants in Portugal, the olives and bread are complimentary which was a nice touch. I opted for the seafood stew with the tomato broth and "lobster ". With the slow service, I was hoping that it would be made to order. However, a large bowl with overcooked seafood arrived. I had to ask for a bowl fir shells and a Nutcracker with hand wipes appeared too. Lobster was a small claw, the middle section which doesn't offer anything edible and a tiny sliver of tail meat. Wish I had remained with the garlic shrimp dish that was so amazing during a trip to Portugal. Service was inattentive, I had to stand up and request my bill. Anyhoo, everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves, great neighborhood vibe!

Fantastic! Everything we ordered was so yummy and perfectly seasoned. The service was awesome. I'm…read morestill thinking about the cabbage, it was so tender and light. Will be back for sure to try out the paella! First place I've seen do a ticket system for picking up leftovers at the end of the meal. Cool idea.

OUTSTANDING Portuguese restaurant! It's worth the drive if you're coming from afar. From start to…read morefinish everything we ate was top notch. We started with the ensalada de mariscos, and it was my favorite dish! It was OUTSTANDING, and packed with flavor. For dinner we had the vegetarian paella for one that we added shrimp to, the swordfish, and the patatas bravas. The paella is one of the best I ever had! It was perfectly spread and the edges had a slight crisp to it. The shrimp was packed with Portuguese flavor. The swordfish was very good, but on the small side. The patatas bravas was EXCELLENT! For desserts we had the pineapple cake and the chocolate basque cheesecake. The chocolate basque cheesecake stole the show! It was so delicious! The pineapple cake was good, but not something I'd order again. The staff was so warm and welcoming. I highly recommend Lita in Aberdeen!

One of our rotations.. garlic chicken and rice is so saucy and flavorful! Always fresh and they…read moregive a HUGE amount of food. Leftovers for days.

Love the food. Service is fine. Don't love that they definitely prefer that you take to go orders…read more But other than that I love this place.

OMG .. this place is amaze-zing!!!! I almost don't want to let anyone know about this place but I…read morehope they stay around for a long time! We always take friends (local and out of towners) here - it's my favorite place on the island :-). The staff and owner are incredibly attentive and want to make sure you are happy with your meal. You really don't get service like this anymore and it's always so appreciated when we come here. The chicken is the stand out - fantastic flavor, crispy skin, juicy.. my mouth is salivating as I type this...nom nom nom! Sangria is fantastic, and don't EVEN get me started on dessert!!! Try the tres leche and egg tarts, you won't regret it.. Make reservations it get there early because this place is ALWAYS packed and with good reason ;-)

Everything was perfect. Start to finish. The service the food, all of it. The seafood is so fresh…read moreand melted in your mouth. You must try the green sauce.

So we found this little gem! From the moment we walked in…read morewe felt so welcome. The owner Mike and server James greeted us with a warm smile and handshake. It is a BYOB but we had a chance to try Spanish wine, a great gift from Mike. My husband had the lobster crepe appetizer and I had the shrimp appetizer, both were very tasty. Hubby ordered the lamb chops for his dinner and I had the beet salad. Not an ordinary beet salad, it had Spanish bacon and duck, both dishes were delicious! We had to finish it off with the homemade flan..so happy we did! My husband wanted a little taste of ice cream and Mike brought out a tasting of 3 kinds of ice cream, strawberry, coffee and some saffron ice cream..I cannot express this enough..if they have the saffron ice cream available..GET IT!! You can thank me later! We'll definitely put this on our list for a good night out! Mike also told us, they have music on Saturday nights and he might be adding some extra special entertainment in the near future!! Thank you for a great dinner and for making us feel so welcome!

Their approach to cooking feels fresh and exciting. The person developing these employees deserves…read morethanks. This place welcomes you into its beautiful space. Their cooking emphasizes taste excellence. This spot had all elements in place.