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Aldea

Aldea

(Now Closed)
Portuguese Restaurant, Mediterranean Restaurant, and Spanish Restaurant$$$$
Union Square, New York
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  • Neil G.
    Neil GlassmanMarch 9, 2013
    The 3 course prix fixe with wine pairing was fabulous. And spent four hours enjoying it!
  • Valentin G.heart icon on user image
    Valentin GuerinDecember 4, 2015
    Excellent Portuguese restaurant, Michelin star.
  • Kawme F.heart icon on user image
    Kawme FerdinandMay 11, 2014
    Amazing Restaurant! Make sure to try the Gainju Moussé.
  • Nancy S.
    Nancy SchusterJune 10, 2012
    Have the flourless chocolate cake - it's love on a plate - ch-ch-ch-cherry bomb - yum!!!
  • Sébastien N.heart icon on user image
    The tasting menu is phenomenal!
  • Michelle S.
    Michelle SApril 23, 2010
    Desserts here are A+. Order caramelized brioche w/pink peppercorn ice cream, inhale, give a smiley wave to the 2 lady pastry chefs in the back of the kitchen.
  • Tribeca
    TribecaMarch 29, 2013
    Sleek, modern dining with rustic yet refined seafood dishes
  • JM P.heart icon on user image
    JM ParveauxOctober 9, 2014
    The rack of lamb with shoulder is amazing!!
  • How To Make It In America
    George Mendes innovative take on Portuguese is both impressive and adorable. Bonus points for making an actual enjoyable ambiance out of a narrow, difficult space.
  • Erica P.
    Erica PresslyDecember 16, 2011
    Sardine toast and the venison are standouts. Not as much ad the Portuguese white wine...2000 guru.
  • Betty B.
    Betty BooJune 20, 2013
    Definitely recommend the duck rice and spanish octopus!
  • @JaumePrimero
    @JaumePrimeroAugust 13, 2011
    great portuguese food, great ambiance. The desserts are awesome as well!.
  • Seb B.
    Seb BenchSeptember 19, 2011
    Sit at the chef's bar for amazing insight into how this great food is created!
  • JuAnne N.
    JuAnne NgDecember 5, 2010
    Must try the sea urchin toast! The pork belly tastes like butter. The duck rice aka arroz de pato is great for sharing
  • Larry D.
    Larry DiamondJune 21, 2013
    All dishes fabulous.....sonhos dessert special
  • TV Food Maps
    TV Food MapsAugust 29, 2014
    Check out Aldea as seen on Best Thing I Ever Ate Read more
  • Tribeca
    TribecaApril 11, 2012
    Sleek, modern dining with rustic yet refined seafood dishe
  • abby
    abbyJuly 18, 2011
    a michelin star, a top chef master contestant, and a $20 prix fixe lunch special
  • Serena T.
    Serena TMarch 7, 2013
    Great foie gras, uni toast
  • Chefs Feed
    Chefs FeedAugust 5, 2014
    Franklin Becker, chef of Abe & Arthur's, eats here on his nights off. He loves the Shrimp alhinho. Read more
  • Restaurant Fairy
    Restaurant FairyJune 8, 2013
    Try the Fingerling Potato With Goat Cheese
  • Max B.
    Max BlekhterSeptember 29, 2012
    Sea urchin toast, octopus. Cute date place
  • Amanda K.
    Amanda KludtMarch 12, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    I know I should try other things but I always just want the duck rice and the shrimp. Some of my favorite dishes in NY right now.
  • Sheriece M.
    Sheriece MatiasSeptember 19, 2012
    Ham selections are good. So is the cheese tray.
  • Hee Jung R.heart icon on user image
    Hee Jung RyuJanuary 12, 2016
    Amazing course meal
  • J
    JJanuary 4, 2014
    Delicious spanish, fancier
  • nymag
    nymagDecember 26, 2010
    George Mendes’s Flatiron spot is Adam Platt’s pick for the best Portuguese in New York. Featured in Where to Eat 2011! Read more
  • Andres Z.heart icon on user image
    Andres ZirlingerMay 14, 2017
    Space is small and felt a bit too close to other tables. Food is just ok. 1 Michelin star is an overstatement
  • Yozo H.
    Yozo HoriuchiJune 8, 2013
    Try the Grilled Spanish Octopus
  • Gansevoort Hotel Group
    Gansevoort Hotel GroupOctober 18, 2010
    We recommend the Red Snapper stew of tomato, leeks, saffron and mussels
  • Thais A.heart icon on user image
    Thais AraújoFebruary 8, 2019
    Just amazing.
  • Erica C.
    Erica CeruloJune 20, 2011
    the head bartender is awesome. and so is the sherry flight. Read more
  • Restaurant Fairy
    Restaurant FairyJune 8, 2013
    Try the Sea Urchin Toast
  • Kevin K.
    Kevin KearneyFebruary 9, 2010
    If you thought you were afraid of sea urchin make this place the one to break you in (especially if you generally prefer meat)
  • Edwin A.
    Edwin A.September 16, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Try the sea urchin toast, the jamon iberico, the slow-poached egg, and the goat.
  • Ben T.
    Ben TsoiJanuary 3, 2013
    Try the Sea Urchin Toast
  • The Salup Group
    The Salup GroupJune 29, 2011
    For something new, try the Sea-urchin toast!
  • Steven C.
    Steven CobbJanuary 21, 2011
    The $85 5-course chef's tasting menu is a great deal.
  • Restaurant Fairy
    Restaurant FairyJune 8, 2013
    Try the Croquettes
  • Nick O.
    Nick OFebruary 1, 2012
    Sea urchin toast is a must.
  • Maria S.
    Maria SonMay 1, 2013
    Sonhos "little dreams" ... To die for.
  • Restaurant Fairy
    Restaurant FairyJune 8, 2013
    Try the monkfish
  • Samantha K.
    Samantha KennedyAugust 7, 2013
    Amuse bouche
  • The Salup Group
    The Salup GroupOctober 7, 2010
    Order the shrimp Alhinho, with a rice-pudding tarte for dessert!
  • Restaurant Fairy
    Restaurant FairyJune 8, 2013
    Try the Gazpacho
  • Howard C.heart icon on user image
    Howard ChernNovember 8, 2014
    Seafood! Octopus!
  • Jake S.
    Jake SzymanskiJuly 18, 2012
    Get The Arroz con Pato.
  • Jessica S.
    Jessica ShimApril 5, 2012
    Featured on The Best Thing I Ever Ate for its duck rice
  • Anna L.
    Anna LindowAugust 6, 2013
    Best thing I ever ate: Duck Rice
  • Restaurant Fairy
    Restaurant FairyJune 8, 2013
    Try the Scallops
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