Aldea
(Now Closed)Portuguese Restaurant, Mediterranean Restaurant, and Spanish Restaurant$$$$
Union Square, New York
The experts at The Wall Street Journal and Serious Eats recommend this place
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- Neil GlassmanMarch 9, 2013The 3 course prix fixe with wine pairing was fabulous. And spent four hours enjoying it!
Nancy SchusterJune 10, 2012Have the flourless chocolate cake - it's love on a plate - ch-ch-ch-cherry bomb - yum!!!
- Michelle SApril 23, 2010Desserts 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.
How To Make It In AmericaFebruary 5, 2010George 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 PresslyDecember 16, 2011Sardine toast and the venison are standouts. Not as much ad the Portuguese white wine...2000 guru.
@JaumePrimeroAugust 13, 2011great portuguese food, great ambiance. The desserts are awesome as well!.
Seb BenchSeptember 19, 2011Sit at the chef's bar for amazing insight into how this great food is created!
JuAnne NgDecember 5, 2010Must try the sea urchin toast! The pork belly tastes like butter. The duck rice aka arroz de pato is great for sharing
Chefs FeedAugust 5, 2014Franklin Becker, chef of Abe & Arthur's, eats here on his nights off. He loves the Shrimp alhinho. Read more
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.
Gansevoort Hotel GroupOctober 18, 2010We recommend the Red Snapper stew of tomato, leeks, saffron and mussels
Andres ZirlingerMay 14, 2017Space is small and felt a bit too close to other tables. Food is just ok. 1 Michelin star is an overstatement
- Kevin KearneyFebruary 9, 2010If you thought you were afraid of sea urchin make this place the one to break you in (especially if you generally prefer meat)
Try the sea urchin toast, the jamon iberico, the slow-poached egg, and the goat.
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Aldea is a Michelin-starred Portuguese restaurant in the Flatiron District, owned by Chef George Mendes.
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Tue–Wed
- 5:30 PM–10:00 PM
- Thu–Sat
- 5:30 PM–10:30 PM
(212) 675-7223
View menu on http://www.aldearestaurant.com/dinnner
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Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
Menus
Dinner
Drinks
Wine, Full Bar
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