Leitao &
Port Wine Fest
Fava com chouriço
Pork & Fava Bean Purée
Chouriço seared to a crisp, served atop a fava bean puree, and sweet peas.
Camarao
Shrimp in Lobster Sauce
Wild Ecuadorian shrimp sautéed in a bourbon, chili garlic, and lobster sauce.
Polvo
Octopus in Red Pepper Sauce with Potato Pave & Broccoli Rabe
Tender grilled octopus served with broccoli rabe, crisp potato pavé, finished with a red pepper sauce and almonds.
Leitão
Suckling Pig with Black Pepper Sauce
Traditional Portuguese roasted suckling pig with a crispy exterior and tender, flavorful meat, served with a spicy and aromatic black pepper sauce.
Dessert
Pasteis de Nata
Egg Custard Tart
Portuguese custard tart topped with a sprinkling of cinnamon and powdered sugar, served warm.
Loved our Portuguese specialties at Port Wine Fest? Experience the full Leitao story in our West Village home.
Port Wine Fest 2025
Letiao is honored to be part of Port Wine Fest: A Festival of Portuguese Wines NYC 2025, a festival and celebration of Portuguese wines, gastronomy and culture organized by the Port Wine Shippers Association (AEVP).
Port Wine Fest will be hitting the road in 2025 with some of Portugal’s most exciting wine producers for an immersive food and wine tasting experience. Upcoming festival stops will include San Francisco, Chicago, and New York.
As the official food partner, Letiao will bring the flavors of Northern Portugal to the table. Our menu is designed to complement the wines being poured, featuring traditional dishes crafted with authenticity and care. Together, the food and wine create an unforgettable experience that transports guests straight to Portugal.
About Leitao
Leitao is an authentic Portuguese restaurant in New York’s West Village where the warmth and flavors of Portugal come alive. Our menu, inspired by the culinary traditions of Northern Portugal, offers a fresh take on classic dishes perfect for sharing with family and friends.
Leitao translates to suckling pig, a traditional dish often enjoyed as a family. This concept of family drives our entire menu and service – every guest is treated like family, and every bite feels like home.
Book a Table
Ready to experience Leitao in our West Village dining room? We encourage all guests to make reservations in advance through Resy.
Join Our Community
Be the first to know about upcoming Fado nights, winemaker events, and special dinners.
Events at Leitao
Fado Nights
Join us monthly in our intimate cellar for an authentic Portuguese experience featuring four-course wine-paired dinners accompanied by traditional Fado music. Experience the soulful sounds of Portugal while savoring our finest dishes.
Meet the Winemaker
Exclusive wine tasting events featuring Portuguese winemakers sharing their craft and stories. Discover exceptional Portuguese wines paired with our authentic cuisine in an intimate setting.
These special cultural experiences happen in our recently renovated cellar space.