I have to honestly say this restaurant is a hidden gem because it literally is hidden in their parking lot and the food , atmosphere and service is top of the line of perfection! The food was so so delicious from the bacala fried cakes...as an appetizer to the white wine sangria which I normally only drink red wine or sangria but decided to try the white sangria . We got a small pitcher but did mot finish it . It was only 2 of us at dinner .It was much cheaper to get the pitcher of sangria and it was worth it even though we could not finish it. I had the special of monkfish and claims with a red sauce with red and green peppers and onions plus potatoes. It was so good that I actually ate it this morning for breakfast. Lol I still have another serving of it leftover. My girlfriend had the cod grilled and it was equally amazing and scrumptious. We shared a flan which is made in the restaurant . The place is a very comfortable atmosphere and we ate by the back door but they had a heater there so it was a good temperature. They have a beautiful outdoor seating area which I will come back in spring to seat there and have my next supper here. The bar area is quite nice and staff was very helpful & great service . This place is a must go and is not popular when you think of the other Portuguese restaurants “Down Neck “ in Newark but it is worth going here to have a meal with good company family or friends .More

I have been twice in the past month. Both times--different servers--the experience was terrific. The food--hot. Well, not the salad which was cold. I had stuffed salmon which had real crabmeat in it, not the crap the supermarket sells as crab. The large plate was...well arranged and full with tasty sides (vegetables and potatoes) and my main dish. The salads were big--not dinner size, but big for a "side" salad. The food tastes great, is authentic, and arrived at the table at the right pace. They serve a bread basket with pre-packaged butter. The bread is not warmed. However, on request, they will heat it up. They have both indoor and outdoor seating available. Outdoor heaters keep the patio warmed. Most of the staff seems bilingual There is a small parking lot, and street parking. Note--like so many restaurants of this style in Newark, the neighborhood is NOT gentrified. This neighborhood has a gritty feel to it, but I have never heard sirens or seen police cars racing down the street (either with or without flashing lights). Therefore, I felt safe in a neighborhood I was visiting.More

Been wanting to go to this place for the longest and finally did. We were very pleased with the overall experience. The food, service and ambiance were superb.

I’m from Newark and have eaten at lots of Iberian restaurants in town. The food here stands up to the best of them. It’s also reasonably priced. What really distinguishes this place is the cordial and professional staff. Each person who served us was very...customer oriented, which is not always the case in Ironbound restaurants. I will definitely return and highly recommend.More

Had enough of being home. Go Down Neck and this is the escape place. Easy parking, Constantine is as great food guide. Try the BACALHAU NA TELHA COM GRELOS--Grilled Codfish on a Clay Tile Topped with Peppers, Onions & Homemade Mayonnaise. My favorite! Portucale Restaurant.

Friends and I used a Groupon deal to enjoy a meal prior to a concert close by.  The food is flavorful and the portions are a lot for one person.  You will most likely go home feeling very full or end up taking a doggie bag!  The service...is friendly but can be rather slow, especially on busy night like Friday or Saturday.  We felt very pressed for time given we had a concert to attend.  That said,  although the service is slow, it is provided by some really nice people.  With regards to food, we used a Groupon and as such, we were limited to 2 appetizers per table and entrees under $20 per person.  Although the selection is limited given that constraint, we did enjoy 2 amazing appetizers:  the Lulas fritas (fried calamari) and the Chistorra (sautéed Chistorra sausage with shrimp and mushrooms in beef broth).  My entree was also quite good but very large portion:  the Peito de frango Estoril, which is sautéed chicken breast with shrimp in white whine and garlic sauce served with Spanish potatoes and rice.   Specify tap water or they will hand you a bottle water.   And try to get seating away from the bar in one of their rooms as the bar area is quite noisy.  Overall pricier than what I'd like, given the quality of service but adequate enough that I’d return for the menu selection and decent food.  The major plus with this restaurant is their free  but albeit tight parking in 2 of their lots....free parking is a rarity for most restaurants in Newark and if you are pressed for time it is nice to know you don’t have to search for parking.More

Stopped by this unassuming place on a weekday night last week while on a biz trip to NJ. Love eating in the Ironbound section of Newark and had never tried this place. Sat at the bar with all locals. Bartender, who doubled as the waitress,...was really friendly and helpful. She recommended several specials of the day to me. I chose an appetizer of the Garlic Shrimp which were amazing. For my meal I had the Codfish cheeks which came with broccoli and mashed potatoes. The bread, always good in Newark, was amazing. The special also included a glass of white wine. I will be back.More

Great restaurant in the ironboun district, went there for a birthday celebration. Th food and the service is excellent with onsite parking

A little gem tucked away in the Ironbound, with fare beyond expectations. Keep in mind the Fish dishes are better than meats, in my opinion, but worthy of the visit in any event. Expect service to be a little harried during peak times, with some...slight disorganization, but everyone is friendly and eager to please. Very nice people! Several dishes came out to wrong tables, exemplifying the service issues, but were rapidly fixed. Two parking lots for convenience make the visit here practical and easy. I would heartily recommend Portucale for a seafood feast!More

We ate the Rack of Lamb six good size chops. Excellent grade. The potatoes were to die for. They were roasted and the flavors were throughout the potatoes. The veggies tasted like they were fresh picked. I have been to a lot of restaurant and...never have I had service so professional and friendly. You have to check this place out. Their Tres Leches was nothing to write home about. it was dry and flavorless. Besides that thumbs up.More

Went here twice on a visit to family who live locally. We had two littleys with us aged 5 and 2 (They are impeccably behaved and eat anything). We ordered a selection of food which was truly excellent. Whole fish sold as fresh (it was),...beautifully fried calamari (lovely and crispy), Veal chops (that a dinosaur would wink at you for!), local Portuguese stews traditionally with sausage chicken and Pork and delicious! The staff are very friendly and smiling. The kitchen seldom get direct praise but the smiles from the waiters as they deliver the food says it all. They know they are bringing top food!More

Very good service and the food was for the most part excellent...the Valencia pallela (yes I know its Spanish) was excellent and the octopus was excellent too. So why the big drop to only 3 stars? Well, we also ordered a dozen raw oysters and...we got at least 2 Stale/old/very fishy/bad oysters and got turned off from having the rest and sent 6 back...and told the waiter why. He took them back and then promptly charged us for it anyway on the final bit ...basically saying (without saying) that we really don't care about bad experience with one of our offerings.More