Serra De Estrela

Such a nice place to have an absolutely delicious meal. I would highly recommend this place for dinner!

Today being Father’s Day I wasn’t sure what I wanted for dinner, we decided to pick up some Portuguese food so I called Serra da Estrela. I picked up Bife a Serra (Portuguese steak) and shrimp and Pork with little necks and I have to say this was the best new we have had in years. I eat at a lot of good restaurants working in NY but by far this was the best food I had in a long time. Thank you Mr. Figueiredo and Chef Miguel the food was outstanding.

I used to come here last year for their all-​you-​can-​eat lunch buffet. Not sure if they still do that. I forgot to ask when we went the other night. The food here is just mediocre Portuguese food. And they’re kinda pricey! One side of the restaurant (front) is fine dining and quieter, while the other smaller side (back) is the bar with television if you feel like watching sports or the Portuguese channel. Our server that night, though friendly he was, wore heavy perfume! I almost got sick. I couldn’t smell or taste the food right. My bf, who is Portuguese, ordered the regular steak with eggs and fries. Cooked medium but the sirloin was just really tough. I had stewed octopus with rice. Eh, not very fantastic. There are two more good Portuguese restaurants on the same street. I should’ve gone to the other ones instead!

I had my sons first communion lunch here which Included forty five family members. When I meant with the owner to discuss the details after what was a very awkward situation. He finally came up with a price and included in that price was 2 bottles of wine… pitchers of sida … for which I had to ask for as my guests were practically done eating and some already had bought drinks themselves. He then cleared all the food in the buffet. which he had told me I could take home any leftovers… I paid for that food. he had no right. It was a buffet… perhaps my guests were not done eating. He is liar and a cheat… he treated me with no respect. I would not suggest this place to anyone. When I asked him about leftovers… he told me there were none. which I know was a lie.

Don’t let the outside of this restaurant deceive you, it’s the real deal! Truly authentic Portuguese food, great portions at reasonable prices! It was roomy, clean and simple inside, no frills but excellent food and service. Mike our server/​bartender was awesome and made killer white sangria (thanks Mike)! For the sake of time and effort, I cannot spell (or pronounce) these foods, I will just describe them.
We went with family and had a smörgåsbord of food; all were equally as good as the next! My daughters future in laws (who are Portuguese) were there and helped us make our choices.
We had the shrimp mozambique as an appetizer, it was so good that I was tempted to drink the sauce (I opted to sop it up with the bread instead), it wasn’t a pretty site but who cares when you’re eating great food!
For dinner I had the traditional pork with littlenecks and potatoes. It was seasoned perfectly and absolutely delicious! My husband had the same but made with chicken, that was just as good. My daughter had a chicken dish made with curry, spicier that ours with just the right amount of heat (I’m getting that the next time). We also had the fried cod sautéed with onions and peppers. wow, like fried fish isn’t bad enough, let’s just smother it with some more butter and goodness!
We will definitely be back for more! I’m surprised that there are not more reviews to this little gem!

Eurocup: Portu
1000
gal vs Denmark