I went again yesterday to my favorite restaurant in New Bedford Wait staff was very friendly and professional We had the Azorean steak tips and potato cubes. Portions were spot on floor was excellent. Travel 20 miles to this place and never disappointed read more

The Roasted Pig - Azorean steak tips - Portuguese Near Me - New Bedford, Massachusetts

We got the dinner for two with bottle of wine combo. The wine was the worst I've had in a long time. A wine doesn't have to be expensive to be drinkable. If I go back, I'll try the Sangria. Bread 3* Service 5* Broccoli 4* My wife had the Shrimp Mozambique, which she described as beautiful and complex, 5* I had Cacoila (pork) with a really nice sauce, 4* read more

Where are you Portuguese community and those who love wonderfully cooked foods using the finest of ingredient. Dining there is like going to a Restaurant where the owner and wonderful wait staff can't do enough to make your experience memorable. Incredible specials and menu all cooked to perfection. Truly, give them a try and you won't be disappointed at all. Ann and Gene read more

I love this place. It is the best value around. The food is good. The staff is cordial and prompt and the price is very reasonable. Ambiance is also very nice. read more

Rudest owner... She was bartending and just rude to my sister and I.... My jaw was almost to the floor with how terrible she was lol ... I didn't get any food after my espresso martini ...I left, I didn't want to be in that place a second longer. I Don't know what her problem was, she was nice to the regular customers... I was smiling at her when I walked in I was polite when I ordered my drink, my sister complimented her on her earrings we were very nice to her but but she was awful awful awful to my sister and I... ??????‍‍lol I'm laughing because I can't get over it, still read more

Tried it and will not return. Went for lunch with my spouse. Decor fine but place was empty on a Friday, so sat at bar. Bar mistress had demeanor of a prison guard , odd choice of country music blasting. Looking for light meal so ordered sandwiches. My bifana was good but was hit with a $5.0 surcharge for onions and peppers ( twice what I would expect anywhere else). My wife got fish sandwich. Latter was tiny and tasteless. Portuguese round fries with both were old,cold and tasteless. Each of us had glass wine which was fine and only part of experience enjoyed. In the end the tab was way too high for the experience and probably why there was only one other patron during our lunch. read more

First time here. In an area with competitive Portuguese cuisine this restaurant is just ok. Parking lot is small but there is street parking. Decor is cute. Wine list is extensive. My glass of water had an ice cube with a foreign body in it. Looked like some sort of paper. I had the marinated pork with potatoes and clams. Clams were chewy and some looked under cooked. Dad had the shrimp Mozambique. Slice potatoes were not very flavorful. Mom had pork with potatoes. I did love the marinade on the meats. The paper in my water threw me off. Service was just ok. All in all, maybe worth a try x 1 but I will not be back. read more

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We tried the Roasted Pig based on a recommendations for their "dinner for 2" special. We're so glad we went! The service and food were both excellent. The meal started with soft bread, toasted bread, and olives. I had the fish & chips with broccoli instead of rice. The fish was very lightly coated in an egg batter and flour, which I loved. The fries and fish weren't greasy at all. My son's shrimp Mozambique was a great sized portion with big shrimp. The wine was what you would expect for a bottle that's basically free, but it was drinkable! We will return. read more

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delicious! stopped in for lunch and tried the mozambique tips special which were delicious! we were seated and accommodated quickly as well :) the sangria was a bit on the sweeter side but i enjoyed it, and the rest of my party really liked their food. we will be back for sure! read more

The Roasted Pig - Portuguese Near Me - New Bedford, Massachusetts

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Won't order take out from here again. Fries ice cold. Fish and chips came with no sauce and was dry like paper and bland with no seasoning. Chicken sandwich also no flavor. Asked for a side of Mozambique and they didn't bring it yet it's on my slip so clearly kitchen staff doesn't follow directions read more

The Roasted Pig - Dry fish and chips no flavor no sauce - Portuguese Near Me - New Bedford, Massachusetts

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What a great experience! We celebrated our friend's birthday at The Roasted Pig and everything was incredible. I would highly recommend the spicy wings - wow! It was my first time enjoying Carne Espeto and the meat was so well-seasoned and tender. My husband said it was some of the best Cacoila he's had. The service was excellent. Attentive and expedient. We are planning to come back and bring more people to experience this lovely spot. What a gem! read more

I had the bife a casa which was really good. But the star of the show was the frango well worth the 40 min wait made fresh to order. Ugh soo good was soo good I didn't even take a picture. It nice inside they did a good job. Now the service was to be desired. Great the chef owner came out to check on the tables. But our service was slow but the food made up for it. read more

The Roasted Pig - Bife a casa - Portuguese Near Me - New Bedford, Massachusetts

The most authentic Portuguese restaurant I have ever visited. Pork Alentajana, Carne Espito, Cacoila, faves. Married into a Portuguese family of combined mainland/Azorean heritage so I have become familiar and enamored with both cultures. Have visited both countries. The Roasting Pig does both cuisines proud! And the service is tremendous!! I only wish I didn't live two hours away read more

The Roasted Pig - Pork Alentejana beautifully prepared and served. - Portuguese Near Me - New Bedford, Massachusetts

Perhaps the best - ok it is the best-'Portuguese food we have had. He is Portuguese and didn't stop raving on the authenticity of the dishes. Really good service, fun and bright atmosphere. We got the lunch special - $34.95 for two entrees and a pitcher of sangria)- we enjoyed cups (these were really small bowls) of their soup (amazing), coffee and dessert. Cannot wait to return. read more

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The food was excellent! The atmosphere was perfect. It too loud to hear your conversations. The service was prompt and friendly. My wife and I LOVED it! read more

Possibly the best Portuguese food in New Bedford. If you're looking for cheap and high quantity food, this isn't the place for you. They put effort into quality authentic dishes. read more

We love this Restaurant a wonderful friendly place with great food and specials that cannot be beat. Service is at a relaxed European pace and the owner has a great funny personality. We cannot wait till our next visit. The ambiance is very clean and a beautiful bar area. I see this place as my secret jewel in New Bedford. read more

My husband and I fell upon this restaurant on a road trip home to CT after a hospital visit to a dear friend. We were in need of both alimentary and spiritual nourishment and received both. The voice on the phone when we called from the road with our ETA was welcoming and Lucy, our waitress, made us feel like honored guests. Her menu selections were spot on and her attention was attentive without being intrusive. The food was delicious, with different sauces and types of potato preparation depending on the item - nothing felt generic. The portions were ample so we're bringing some home, but we left room to share a flan. It was not too sweet. We left feeling comfort for our friend and optimistic about humanity in general. The Roasted Pig is a balm in a troubled world. Although not the closest Portuguese restaurant to I-195, it was well worth the slight detour. read more

Amazing Portuguese comfort food. Got the classic chicken mozambique and it certainly did not disappoint. Hope to be back soon.

Portuguese steak was very good and the kale soup was even better. The waitress was extremely nice and she was awesome. I can't wait to go back again. read more

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This is one of my favorite places to eat in New Bedford. Everyone there is extremely nice from the owner to the staff. Ana and Lucy are my favorites and they are super nice every time I come in. The Red Sangria is AWESOME and I have NEVER gotten any dish that was not superb. This restaurant is a hidden gem and I have told all my friends about this place. You won't be disappointed. read more

The food options at The Roasted Pig are endless! The special " prix fixed" for lunch and dinner offer many options and the price is right. We usually get a pitcher of sangria and the two entrees are sufficient enough to even have leftovers! The pork aletejana is the best around bar none. Started with an appetizer of bulhão pato, little necks in garlic and oil that were plentiful and done to perfection. A full bar compliments dinner selections and for me when folks visit from out of town and ask for a quality restaurant I steer them to " The Pig" for value and culinary delights. Do miss out on thus place any chance you get. Oh yeah and finish off with an expresso martini that is sure to please read more

"The Roasted Pig" is a restaurant in New Bedford that honors the prototypical "old world" Portuguese dining menu of Southeastern Massachusetts while also implementing some small but very effective changes that move the experience forward for more contemporary and sophisticated diners. For one, the service is provided by a wait-staff who really understand and are enthusiastic about the food they're serving, which is surprisingly rare in New Bedford's Portuguese restaurants, often somber places with frowning faces that radiate a depressing vibe. Here, the ambience is bright, the energy is high, and the staff is awesome. I could nit-pick about the restaurant's "Top 40" soundtrack during lunch service, but it was at a non-distracting volume. Great value can be had at "Roasted Pig" for lunch -- their special is 2 entrées and a pitcher of sangria for $25.95. That's a tremendous deal, and my party took advantage of it. Before that, we ordered some starters. The "Portuguese Soup of the Day" was Portuguese Kale Soup - a good rendition of this leafy soup that immediately brought me back to my childhood as I sipped the meaty broth while the green kale and tender cabbage dissolved on my tongue. Before kale became a national "super food" phenomenon, we New Bedford-ites grew up on this stuff! This is a lighter Portuguese Kale Soup in that there are no chunks of linguiça in it, even if its essence can be savored throughout. I also ordered the "Chouriço à Bombeiro," a flambé of Portuguese sausage, doused in rum and flame-grilled in an Assador de Barro. Anyone from New Bedford knows that this dish is marvelous regardless of where you get it. Having grown up in New Bedford with Portuguese family members, I've had this dish a thousand times at different places. However, what they're doing with it at the "Roasted Pig" may make this version my favorite -- they've managed a beautiful char and crackly skin on the chouriço without it getting too dry inside. I suspect they're cheating somehow (e.g. injecting it with a liquid agent that is keeping the inside temperature down while the outside gets "crispy" brown), but I'm just speculating on that. For my entrée, I ordered the "Camarão à Moçambique," which features sautéed shrimp in a lip-smacking sauce accompanied by rice pilaf and green beans. This is another regional favorite that "The Roasted Pig" nails. Shrimp Mozambique (aka Camarão à Moçambique) is the iconic dish that has made me miss New Bedford the most since moving away. This is not fancy food, it exists to satisfy the hunger of Portuguese fishermen. The sauce is a combination of beer, garlic, lemon, butter, azafrán, and some hot sauce -- so simple, yet so delicious. Here, it is taken to the next level with the addition of an assertive woody spice or herb I couldn't quite completely discern that rounds it out without changing it fundamentally. Another new twist on an old favorite. Bravo! I was brought here by two of my high school friends, Katie and Paul of Fairhaven's "The Nook," two restaurant owners who know New Bedford's dining scene and food options as well as anyone. This is one of their favorite places, and now one of mine. Food/Décor/Service: 4.5/3.4/4.1 read more

First time here, Delicious food and great service. I will be back! Just wish parking was a little better but worth it.

Great Portuguese food! Pros: The food! The Portuguese soup is delicious and the kale is just the right texture. I loved it and wish I had got a bowl instead of a cup. The clams casino and coconut shrimp appetizers were wonderful. The chicken Mozambique was tasty! Cons: We came here for lunch on a Sunday and there was hardly anyone else in the restaurant. We were seated directly next to another table and it did not make for a good dinner. They were conversing loudly (totally fine) but awkward because it was just our two parties in the whole place. read more

The staff at this establishment is extremely rude. I waited 15 minutes before someone even acknowledged me standing at the door waiting for a table. They all looked at me, but never said anything. When the lady finally came over (after I had to question other customers, about who I should speak to) the lady asked what I wanted. I told her I would like to put my name in for a table. The website said they close at 10PM. It was 7:30PM. She asked me how many & I said 2 adults and a toddler. She told me they didn't have time for that, that they close at 9PM. Mind you two tables were open with no people at them. I wouldn't have minded waiting, but to tell me you don't have time for me, when supposedly you close in an hour and a half is rude & ridiculous. I would give them negative stars if I could. Never going there again! read more

Order a meal for takeout , the waitress forgot the French fries in the meal , so I decided to call back and let the know they made a mistake and forgot the fries , the manager decided to go back and forth and say she checked the camera and the waitress packed the French fries .. smh poor customer service , instead of saying come back to get French fries or apologize for forgetting them instead it was a constant battle of there mistake that they didn't do !! Last time I will order takeout read more

The Roasted Pig - Rice with missing French fries ! - Portuguese Near Me - New Bedford, Massachusetts

Great Portuguese cuisine. Nice atmosphere, good sized portions and generous pours. What more can you ask for? The Roasted Pig is tucked away in a residential neighborhood in the North End of New Bedford. read more

The Roasted Pig - House Steak - Portuguese Near Me - New Bedford, Massachusetts

we will not be going back again everything we asked for we were told it was an"up charge" asked to have extra olive juice for a " very dirty martini" told it was not possible to do. Told it was no possible to do by the bartender asked if "hot peppers " could be substituted for a "side " in stead of the "usual sides@ in the meal choice told it was an extra charge. .Charged 0.35 cents a pepper asked to pay the difference to upgrade the a wine selection in the specials that they offer, told no problem, ended up paying the cost of the wine instead of the difference with the meal / wine selection payed .32.00 instead of 15.00for the difference When ordering fish and chips be aware the Bacalhau they serve is the same thing served for fish and chips but charge $ 4.00 more, so just go with the fish and chips! ( we asked the waitress the difference between the 2 and she said they were prepared the same way!) Our previous experiences there was good, that is why we chose to go back, after this experience we will not be returning! Having up-charges for frivolous things ( olive juice/ hot peppers ) will make or break patrons from returning , after soending 400.00 for the meal there , we will not be returning! read more

Nice atmosphere with good food. They can get busy at times, so be patient. Great choice of apps, and plenty to choose from off the drink menu. read more

Oh, how we used to love The Roasted Pig! My husband and I went there tonight for dinner with our daughter. We were excited to try it again as we haven't been in quite sometime. We actually had found an old gift card which is what prompted us to return. When we walked in, the hostess (manager) greeted us, asked how many and then responded with a blunt "do you have a reservation?" I was taken back by the way it was asked especially as I looked around and saw multiple open tables. She then seated us anyway. There was a duo playing who were very talented. It was a great touch for the night. Good job on the entertainment! Our server came over awhile later with bread and olives. We gave her our drink and dinner orders since we had plenty of time to decide. She brought our drinks but never brought my requested water. The table to the side of us received their appetizers well after we placed our order and then received their entrees. We just sat there with empty drinks ignored by everyone around us. Finally (seriously at least 15 minutes later), our server appears and we place another drink order. She told us our food would be right out. She brought the drinks right over but we still sat waiting for our meals. The food eventually showed up and was excellent. Our meals were even better than what I remembered from our last visit. It's a shame that the back of the house is so poorly represented. The quality of the food deserves so much better service. Once again, we sat around waiting for our server who disappeared again once our food was delivered. Our dishes were mostly empty except we needed one takeout box. Eventually another server came over and asked if I needed a box. She quickly brought one. I pulled out my gift certificate and credit card as a sign that we wanted to leave. A few minutes later a different server came over and said she would clear our dishes for us in a minute. She went to her own table and then came over as promised. I told her I just wanted to cash out and gave her our payment. This is where our next issue arises. She sees it and says they probably can't accept it since it's from the previous ownership. She also points out it is from 2014. I said the restaurant has the same name and honoring it is the right thing to do. She said she would check with the manager. In the meantime our server comes by to clear dishes and ask if we want dessert. I told her the other server already had our card to pay. She seemed surprised to hear that. The other server returns saying the manager said they can't take it since it's from when Fernando owned the restaurant. I paid the bill and we were on our way. On our way out, I noticed the manager (hostess) was sitting at the bar on Snapchat and our server was now bartending. I approached the manager and told her how disappointing our visit was. I told her the service was horrific and her response was "where were you seated?" Besides the fact that there's only 15 tables in the place, it's customary to apologize to a disappointed customer. I told her how we sat around unattended as she pulled our server behind the bar. I then also told her I couldn't believe they wouldn't accept the gift card since they bought the business and didn't change the name, logo or even drink menu. She said "he said we can't accept them from Fernando." I'm assuming "he" is the new owner. "He" needs to take a hospitality class and then provide some training to his staff. It's such a shame that this was our experience because we were so excited to go back there but have no desire to return now. I hope the $25 gift card that "he" refuses to honor was worth losing our business and possibly anyone else's who reads this review. The golden rule is a bad experience is spread 10:1 versus a good experience. Maybe they haven't learned this yet. My last piece of advice would be that the manager should be assisting the bar and checking on the guests not sitting at the bar on her phone. I also attached a picture showing that according to MA Law, gift cards have to have at least a 7 year period before expiration so the certificate being from 2014 was irrelevant. There was also no expiration date listed on the certificate. Good luck if you do decide to give this place a shot, we won't be back anytime soon. read more

The Roasted Pig - Portuguese Near Me - New Bedford, Massachusetts

Great food and atmosphere! Service is friendly and quick! Authentic Portuguese food for a reasonable price.

Great service, sat at the bar on a Saturday night. Very friendly staff. Live music. Our food was very good. We ordered from the specials. Red snapper for me and sirloin tips Mozambique for my husband. Red sangria is tasty. Didn't have time for dessert but saw a lot of it being served. Will make sure we have time next visit. read more

The Roasted Pig - Red snapper! It was fresh and delicious! - Portuguese Near Me - New Bedford, Massachusetts

We usually go to another Portuguese restaurant in the area, but that one was closed, so we decided to finally give the Roasted Pig a try. We started out with the fried calimari. Abner loved it because it has the pieces that look like little octopuses in it. We also had martinis (apple for me, espresso for Abner). Martinis were only $5.00! Huge too. They bring to the table a small bowl of olives and delicious Portuguese rolls too. For an entree, I had the Pork Alejantana and Abner had the Carne Espito (hope I spelled that right). Everything was very tasty. For dessert, we got the chocolate lava cake. Perfect ending to a great meal. Our server was really nice and very attentive. He told us that they do roast a pig every weekend. Abner was all over that, so I'm sure we'll be back for that some weekend. Portions and prices were good. Clean. There was a full bar too. It is in the middle of multi-family tenements, so it's great that there is a parking lot in the back. We enjoyed our visit to the Roasted Pig. I highly recommend giving it a try. read more

The Roasted Pig - Pork Alejentana. Delicious. :) - Portuguese Near Me - New Bedford, Massachusetts

The food and service were fantastic. The lunch special for one (or two) is a great bang for the buck. Will definitely be back,

Fantastic! My old man is half Portuguese and we were delighted. Definitely go if you're in the area. We had an appetizer and two specials and they were terrific. Great service, clean, and great food. read more

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The Yelp rave reviews brought us here on a very rainy Saturday afternoon. There was a table with around eight customers but other than that, the restaurant was fairly quiet. It was a lot nicer inside than I expected, very bright and airy. The bar had three large TV's with one on ESPN, one on CNN and the other on RTP (Portuguese channel). I started with the pear martini special for $5. It was huge and loaded with alcohol. It has a bit too much of a pineapple flavor for me, but that is a personal preference. There are a handful of draft beers available. My husband thought his draft beer wasn't very fresh. The waitress brought over bread and olives before taking our order. We started with the Spanish-style littlenecks. Boy, they were salty. Portuguese food always tends towards salty, but this was a bit more than normal. We received 11 littlenecks for $11.95. Tasty, but salty. There was definitely a long wait before our entrees arrived. I had the Pork Alentejana for $15.95. The portion was huge and it was loaded with pork. Two people could have easily split this. It had a good flavor, but was also too salty. My husband ordered the Mediterranean Salmon. He received the regular grilled salmon. It took so long for the meal to come out that we didn't bother asking for the correct meal. He thought it was OK. All in all it was OK, but there were definitely a few issues during a not so busy time. We'd return, but it wouldn't be our first choice. read more

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I came here on a random Wednesday afternoon and I should've known the minute I walked in and didn't see a single person I should've turned around. Service was good but my Portuguese steak was burnt and that's not a good thing when you ask for it to be cooked medium well. I was here for over 45 minutes without a single person coming into to eat which, also was a bad sign to me. With all the good Portuguese places within 30 miles of this place I wouldn't bother coming here again. read more

The bacalhau was very tasty, but I did take it to-go, so it was soggy by the time I got home. Mistake on my part, but everything was super good and the portions are big. The little papo seco was a good touch and the fries were crispy. Paired with Sumol read more

The Roasted Pig - The filet bacalhau. Ordering to go, I knew the fried bacalhau would be soggy, but otherwise it was very delicious. - Portuguese Near Me - New Bedford, Massachusetts

Went back here the other night and service was better from first time we went. The food was very good. Actually went there again last night: This place was 5 stars ***** From service to food quality to price and cleanliness, excellent all around. They have a $25 deal; dinner for 2 with a bottle of wine! Nice choices for food too. I honestly cannot say enough about this place. Oh yeah, there was also a man playing guitar and singing who did an incredible job. read more