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Leitao
Our authentic Portuguese menu has introduced New Yorkers to a home style street food that until now could only be enjoyed in Portugal.
Leitao translate to suckling pig, a traditional dish often enjoyed as a family. This concept of family drives our entire menu and service. Every dish should be enjoyed with friends and every guest is treated as family.
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Our Menu
For those with pure food indulgence in mind view the Leitao Menu then come enjoy our home style food and relax with our friendly staff.
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Reservations
Leitao is accepting reservations for our outdoor, dining area and newly remodeled cellar space.
Leitao Portuguese Restaurant Manhattan
547 Hudson St New York, NY 10014
Robalo
Sea Bass
A butterflied Sea Bass on a creamed spinach sauce, topped with smoke paprika, extra virgin olive oil with a side of fingerling potatoes.
Chicken
Piri Piri
Shenandoah Valley Organic Half Chicken, housemade Portuguese piri piri sauce, hand cut fries.
Authentic
Francesinha
Portuguese traditional in plate sandwich, pastured raise grass fed bavette steak spicy salami, Portuguese linguica, melted mozzarella, tomato & beer sauce on a Orwasher’s white plum bread.
Pasteis de Nata
Portuguese Custard Tarts
These are traditional Portuguese custard tarts, flavored with lemon and cinnamon.
What makes Portuguese food so special?
Portuguese cuisine is known for its rich and flavorful dishes that are influenced by a variety of cultural and historical factors. Located on the western coast of the Iberian Peninsula, Portugal has a long history of trade and exploration, which has influenced the country’s culinary traditions. Portuguese cuisine is characterized by the use of fresh, local ingredients, such as seafood, vegetables, and spices, as well as the use of traditional cooking techniques, such as grilling and baking.
One of the unique aspects of Portuguese cuisine is the use of piri piri peppers, which are small, spicy peppers that are often used to add flavor and heat to dishes. Another signature ingredient in Portuguese cooking is olive oil, which is used extensively in many traditional dishes and is known for its health benefits.
Overall, Portuguese food is known for its hearty, flavorful, and satisfying dishes that are enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a diverse and vibrant cuisine that reflects the country’s rich cultural history and traditions.