Leitao Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Leitao, a vibrant gem nestled in the heart of New York's West Village, serving authentic Portuguese cuisine with a modern twist. Their menu offers a delightful array of options perfect for sharing or indulging solo. Start with the Salad De Polvo, featuring crispy grilled octopus paired with arugula and salsa verde, or savor the Burrata Salad with marinated peaches and prosciutto.
For a truly traditional experience, try the iconic Francesinha, a loaded sandwich that unites filet mignon, Portuguese linguica, and a rich tomato-beer sauce, all enveloped in soft plum bread. If seafood is your passion, the Arroz De Marisco showcases a medley of fresh shellfish atop fragrant saffron rice, making it a standout dish.
End your meal with the heavenly Pasteis de Nata for a sweet conclusion. With exceptional service and a cozy atmosphere, Leitao promises an unforgettable dining experience that captures the essence of Portugal.
Traditional Plates
Chicken Piri Piri
Organic half chicken from Shenandoah Valley paired with a homemade Portuguese piri piri sauce and served with hand-cut fries.
Francesinha
A classic Portuguese plate sandwich featuring pastured-raised medium-rare prime fillet mignon, spicy salami, Portuguese linguica, melted mozzarella, and a flavorful tomato & beer sauce, all enclosed in slices of Orwasher's white plum bread. Note: Contains shellfish.
Arroz De Marisco
Shrimp, little neck clams, mussels, halibut, saffron-infused rice, traditional Portuguese chorizo, and a garnish of fresh parsley.
Cabrito No Forno
Braised baby lamb in white wine, rosemary and garlic, fingerling potatoes, spinach
Robalo
Butterflied sea bass complemented by a spinach sauce, smoked paprika, extra virgin olive oil, and accompanied by fingerling potatoes. Perfect for sharing between two.
Lamb Burger
Pasteur-raised ground lamb, goat cheese, arugula, and romesco sauce served with a side of house-cut French fries.
Roasted Beet Salad
Oranges, arugula, pecans, gorgonzola
Burrata Salad
Marinated peaches, prosciutto di parma, vesuvio tomatoes, mixed greens
Salad De Polvo
Crispy grilled octopus, salsa verde, arugula
Salads
Street-Style Sandwiches
Sandes De Pernil
100% Heritage Berkshire shredded pork, serra da estrela cheese, arugula, portuguese rustic bread.
Prego No Pao
Pastured raise grass fed bavette steak, serra da estrela cheese, port wine soaked onion, Orwasher's parisian baguette.
Pasteis De Nata
Traditional Portuguese custard tart.
6 Pasteis De Natas
6 Traditional Portuguese custard tart.
Pao De Lo De Ovar
Creamy sponge cake topped with berries, sheep milk cheese.
Dessert
Appetizers
Ameijoas Em Caldeirada
Wild littleneck clams, bathed in a wine-infused broth with Vesuvio tomatoes, spicy salami, and chorizo.
Camarao Ao Alho
Ecuadorian shrimp, peeled and sautéed in a blend of bourbon, garlic, and lobster sauce, served with an Orwashers Parisien baguette.
Chourico Português Assado
A traditional Portuguese sausage flambéed at your table.
Shishito Peppers
Shishito peppers roasted to perfection, enhanced with smoked paprika, sea salt, and a touch of lemon.
Bolinhos De Bacalhau
A delightful dish in Portuguese cuisine, featuring croquettes made from dry salted cod.
Sea Salt French Fries
Truffle Parmesan French Fries
Truffle Parmesan hand-cut fries.
Caracois
Escargot with garlic butter, parsley, lemon, lime served with Portuguese roll.
Bife A Cervejeiro
Prime sirloin from grass-fed beef paired with cremini mushrooms, a creamy beer, mustard and pepper sauce. Garnished with scallions and crispy garlic.
Polvo
Thinly sliced Portuguese octopus, Linguiça (Portuguese Chorizo), nduja, and sliced potatoes accompanied by pickled red peppers, drizzled with Esporao extra virgin olive oil, and sprinkled with smoked paprika.
Bacalhau Com Broa
Norwegian dry salted cod with a pistachio crust, accompanied by a tapenade of black olives and capers, served over a bed of spinach with crispy onions, parsley, and drizzled with extra virgin Portuguese olive oil.
Porco Preto
Iberico pork ribs, renowned for their rich marbling, cooked with Alvarinho wine, capers, and a house-made Calabrian garlic chili sauce.