Eight great Portuguese eateries in NYC

Aldea offers its Seven Signature Bites as amuse-sized dishes at the bar. Try Sea Urchin Toast, Bacalhau Croquette, Shrimp Alhinho and more.

Chef Mendes opened the more approachable Lupulo in Chelsea in 2015.

Salt cod casserole is served with potato, onion, black olive and egg, to share.

Bica offers daytime cafe fare from a takeout window outside Lupulo.

Pair coffee or espresso with Portuguese egg custard tarts called pasteis da nata.

In Queens, A-Churrasqueira Restaurant & Bar is the city's most popular Portuguese restaurant on Yelp.

Steak on the rock is served on a hot slate with three sauces at A-Churrasqueira Restaurant & Bar.

Brooklyn's Convivium Osteria is also popular on Yelp with Spanish, Italian and Portuguese influences on the menu.

Convivium Osteria serves baby octopus with Judiones de la Granja Beans, celery and red onion.

In Queens, Mateus Bar & Restaurant is popular on Yelp for Spanish and Portuguese fare.

Paella is shown next to a variety of wines, including selections from Portugal.

In Brooklyn, Raizes offers Portuguese fare, including barbecue and seafood, that's highly rated on Yelp.

Raizes serves Flaming Chouriço, a house-made spicy sausage.

In Tribeca, Macao Trading combines Asian fusion with Portuguese fare.