Amazing verity of classic Portuguese dishes within a comfortable casual atmosphere. None better.read more

Been coming here at least twice a month for over 2 years. I took a friend and was so upset. The…read moreappetizer took over 35 minutes to come out and then they brought the dinner at the same time. The place was not busy, only 3 tables with people sitting. When I said something to the owner, he told me in Spanish ( guess he didn't know I speak it), he told me I was being PICKY. Really??? the new owner doesn't care, so I will be taking my business elsewhere. Oh and if you do go, check your bill... the pitcher of sangria is on the board for $18 and the charged me $24. ( and I was there at happy hour)

Best platters around go to when I don't want to cook dinner always tasty never disappoints. Inside…read moreis small definitely a place you just go to pick up or order delivery. Service is very fast as well.

The food was great and full of flavor. The service was very professional and pleasant. The…read moreestablishment was small, but very neat and tidy. This is a Hillside NJ best kept secret.

[Over a decade since my original review... she's overdue for a refurbishing, for sure.]…read more East Newark basically consists of three things... Tops Diner, the (historic) Clark Thread factory (closed for decades and currently being made into a housing complex which is going to be insane for this area) and... Pic-Nic. (East Newark should be absorbed into Harrison, but I'll keep my nose out of zoning and redistricting and stick to the job at hand...) The sangria? Delicious. (But worth $30 a pitcher?) And only finding out when the bill arrived and we'd ordered two... ouch! The garlic shrimp appetizer? Yeah, still the best in the biz. (The sauce alone is worthy of a darn Michelin star.) We were a party of seven. We had a bit of everything when it came to the entrees. My chicken dish - brilliant. (The star might've been those roasted potatoes swimming in a delicious brown-garlic sauce.) The other adults all seemed to really love their dishes, too. But we need to discuss my kids' food. They're varsity athletes that run 8-10 miles a day. They were hungry and bragged about how much food they were about to put away. The older twin tried paella (for the very first time) and about halfway through? He had to quit. (But he really dug all the various seafood and proteins mixed in the saffron-infused yellow rice served in a tiny Portuguese cauldron of sorts.) The younger twin? Obsessed with steak. He ordered the "Beef à Pic-Nic" and... okay, anyone know the YouTuber 'Beard Meets Food' that travels the world to attempt ridiculous food challenges? That's what arrived at our table. Easily the most amount of food I ever saw that was technically for just one person. He went to work and eventually said, "Dad. Please do not make me breakfast or lunch tomorrow." (something I never heard before - all because he was THAT full right now) I looked over at his dish and... it didn't even look like he put a dent in it. When we asked for doggy-bags the two workers seemed to chuckle that we 'failed' the mission at hand. All things considered: the bill wasn't too bad for the amount of (tasty) food. (Overlooking the alcohol portion, of course!) Cool workers all around. Restaurant looks good. They have a (mighty small) lot and there's some street parking (if you're lucky). Recommended, for sure.

Pic-Nic has been a family favorite restaurant since I began dating my husband. Their family is…read morePortuguese and Pic Nic is a Portuguese Grill and has been a special place for our family for birthdays, anniversaries and my husband and I even had our Rehearsal Dinner here. They have a bar and dining room as well as private room they use for events. This is where our Rehearsal Dinner was held. The private room has a separate entrance which is nice for guests! My step mother could not stop raving about the food, so when she came to visit again, we took her back. To start, we had red sangria and I think we went through 3-4 pitchers as a table. To start we had calamari and chorizo which comes flambéed, which is an awesome spectacle! We also ordered styles of paella, grilled shrimp Mozambique style - which is what I typically order, and my husband ordered one of the specials for the night, cordon blue which was To DIE FOR! Definitely, whole heartedly recommend if you are in the East Newark, Harrison area. The one and only down side is they have a very small lot, suiting about 8 -10 cars, but the driving around to find parking is totally worth it!

Great food, great value and great service. My daughter and…read moreI shared the mixed grill. It came with chorizo, short ribs, chicken and another cut of steak. The side dishes were white rice, fries, black beans and a collard greens salad. Everything was super tasty. We also ordered a side of maduros. We took home probably about 1/2 the food and my daughter said "daddy tomor I'm not eating breakfast so I can have all the leftovers for lunch".

I wanted to give this spot a try for lunch so ordered for delivery for me and a few others. I…read moreordered the chicken cube meal. The food arrived on time. When I ate I was a little disappointed. The food was bland and I didn't like the taste too much. I probably would need to try something else because this wasn't it.

Fui atendido pela Andréia comi um prato de picanha no balcão e levei paguei e levei 2 pratos de…read morepicanha pra viagem total deu 75 dólares mais 6 de tip que deixei referente ao prato que comi no balcão. Cheguei em casa e entrei a marmita pro pedreiro e as duas eram frango liguei. Andréia me disse que não sabia o que fazer não tinha ninguém pra entregar os dois pratos de picanha e queria me devolver a diferença ou woe eu volta-se ao restaurante pra pegar. Expliquei que paguei por picanha e queria picanha. Ai ela me disse que não tinha culpa. Ou seja ela me entregou o pedido de outra pessoa estava escrito tudo e ela Não tem culpa. Eu disse verdade a culpa eh minha por não abrir as marmitas e checar. E disse pra guardar o dinheiro porque nesse restaurante nunca mais eu gastava dinheiro. Ai ela disse então tá bom. Nunca mais vou nesse lixo.

We were in the mood for Brazilian Food tonight, and placed an order for a 6:15 pm delivery. The…read morefood arrived cold at 5 pm. My wife's steak sandwich was advertised on the menu to have lettuce and tomato. Both were missing. The steak was nothing but a small medallion. See picture. My son's shell steak, ordered medium rare measured in at a 1/8" thick piece of tough, overly cooked shoe leather. My whole chicken had none of the piri piri that normally makes Brazilian chicken so good.

If any restaurant is not deserving of its low Yelp rating it's Madrid & Lisbon…read more I was planning on only having a drink, but after seeing others served I had to give the food a try. Soooo glad I did, the bacalhau a braz is one of the best I've had in the Ironbound area. Easily more Bacalao than most other local restaurants. Bacalhau a braz is one of my go to dishes at any Portuguese restaurant and Madrid Lisbon. It's a great way to judge the chefs authenticity. Most places serve more egg/potato than bacalao, but it's the complete oposite here. Serving was easily 60% salt fish to potato/egg ratio. Almost licked the plate clean. Parking is rough, but you can double park and a parking attendant will keep an eye on your car. I'll definitely be back to try other dishes.

Delicious and authentic Spanish and Portuguese food. Nice clean dining room with a great wait…read morestaff. Definitely going back here. The prices for the portions you get i consider to be a good value.

When I tell u this was the best food I had in a long time I mean it! The portions are great, price…read moreis reasonable, & the ambiance is culturally wonderful. The service was great and fast. I was very wowed by the cutting of my fried pork skins table side. I will be back soon & soon again after. This is amazing Brazilian food

I visited Casanova during a special event and had a great time. They served many Brazilian pastries…read moresuch as coxinha, pastel, chicken pie and churrasco steak and they were all delicious. The staff members I interacted with were friendly and helpful. Parking around this area is challenging since it's near the Ferry st area but if you check Spot Hero, Park Whiz or any other parking apps you'll find many parking lots on Raymond Ave (10 minute walk) for $10.

I came across this place on TikTok after seeing a local creator review and decided to give it a…read moretry. Unfortunately, from the moment we arrived, things felt off. After driving around for over 30 minutes trying to find parking in a notoriously difficult area in Newark to find parking, we finally parked about seven blocks away. When we arrived around 6 p.m., the restaurant was completely empty. The hostess and waitstaff were all sitting on their phones at the hostess stand, and the rest of the staff was seated in the kitchen. It took a few minutes before anyone acknowledged us. We were seated in the floral themed area that feels like you're outdoors but aren't. The chairs were uncomfortable and kept sliding against the door. From the start, our waitress seemed annoyed by us and made us feel like we were not welcomed. We ordered the mussel appetizer, which came with corn, tomato, and a cilantro vinaigrette and it was delicious. For our main dishes, we decided to share the seafood soup and get the Pobre Steak, which included steak, white rice, sweet plantains, and fries. I wanted to order the Tallarine pasta with steak as well, but when I started ordering, the waitress abruptly took the menu and walked away before I could finish. She seemed irritated when I asked to upgrade the white rice to Chaufa rice as shown on the TikTok and other photos, but she said that wasn't an option. I decided to not to order the pasta for myself when she decided to come back because I already knew it was time to go. When the food arrived, the soup came without rice, which struck me as odd since most Spanish style soups include it. When I asked, the waitress said the rice was extra, so I ordered a side. The soup arrived about 15-20 minutes before the other entree. The flavor was decent, but the seasoning had an off, almost stale taste, and the yuca was undercooked. The Pobre Steak was taken to go because we were uncomfortable and the eggs on top were partially raw, and the fries were undercooked. The steak itself was well seasoned and tasty, though. Which shocked me honestly even though it needed a little char. The only other customers who came in during our visit were American and another waitress seemed equally annoyed but did have a better attuitude than ours. When the bill came, the server said, "I'll wait for your card," as if we were about to leave without paying, despite not having complain once. Also, the restaurant adds an automatic 18% gratuity regardless of party size. While I usually tip generously, I find mandatory gratuity for small groups frustrating especially when the service was bad and made us feel unwelcome. We had planned a relaxed date night, but instead, we left and went to our original choice for drinks, apps, and dessert. Overall, it was not a great experience, and I won't be returning.

This place is cute for a casual dine in experience. I went in on a Saturday evening and sat in the…read moreoutside patio area. They had a live band and it was LOUD (just a warning for those who do not prefer that; I didn't mind it at all). The food was fresh and delicious. They also provide good portions which is always a big deal to me. The service was...questionable. I had a server who seemed like she just didn't want to be there. Overall, I'd go back with friends!