Belleville is a town in Essex County, NJ with a progressive community. Known for its cherry blossom trees, Belleville hosts the annual Cherry Blossom Festival in Branch Brook Park. Belleville boasts many museums, art galleries, theaters and a variety of restaurants serving different cuisines. If it’s Portuguese food you're craving, Belleville has several options nearby.
Solar do Minho serves cuisine from Northern Portugal. With an elegant, relaxed ambience and a stylish interior, the restaurant was voted the number 1 Rodizzio in New Jersey by the Star Ledger. Popular for its generous portions, Solar do Minho presents a variety of seafood and meat signature dishes, such as the Polvo a Fiera (Octopus Fiera Style) and Rodizzio (Assorted Meats, Brazilian Style). Open daily for lunch and dinner, Solar do Minho Steak House also features outdoor seating, a full bar and a wide array of wine options.
Solar do Minho Steak House
15 Cleveland St.
Belleville, NJ 07109-3026
973-844-0500
solardominhobelleville.com
You can find the elegant yet casual Portuguese-themed restaurant Taste of Portugal just 10 minutes from Belleville. Everything in this establishment, including its interiors, staff, sounds and food, reflects Portugal’s culture and tradition. Apart from its main dining hall, the restaurant features a private room that can accommodate 100 people. Open daily for lunch and dinner, this family-friendly eatery offers a menu that includes a variety of appetizers, seafood, fish, meat, chicken, pork, veal and dessert choices, as well as specials for kids. Taste of Portugal also has a wide list of local and international wines.
Taste of Portugal
148 Delancey St.
Newark, NJ 07105-1922
973-274-0600
tasteofportugalnj.com
Titanic Restaurant is a casual dining destination with colorful decor and an eclectic menu featuring Portuguese, Spanish and Italian cuisines. Located 10 minutes from Belleville, the restaurant's menu features daily specials for lunch and Portuguese choices such as fava beans Portuguese style, chicken with rice Portuguese style and the canja de galinha (chicken soup). Open daily for lunch and dinner, Titanic Restaurant also has a full bar.
Titanic Restaurant
486 Market St.
Newark, NJ 07105
973-589-6166
titanicbarrestaurant.com
