Tony Da Caneca

Newark, NJ · Portuguese restaurant

Rating
4.5/5
★★★★★ 4.5
Reviews
20
Rank in Newark
#196
of 1095 restaurants
City Percentile
67%
rating percentile
Address
Tony Da Caneca, 72 Elm Rd, Newark, NJ 07105
Phone
(973) 589-6882
Website
tonydacanecarestaurant.com

Tony Da Caneca is a restaurant located in Newark, NJ. It is one of 1,095 restaurants listed in Newark. Its 4.5-star rating is above the Newark city average of 4.2 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Tony Da Caneca

Tony da Caneca: A newly renovated, elegant restaurant with 50+ years of tradition. Located in the heart of Ironbound, it's a classy restaurant perfect for game nights and special occasions. Savor authentic Portuguese and Brazilian cuisine in a... More

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Laura Domic · Mar 2025

Tony Da Caneca is an absolute must-visit for anyone who appreciates extraordinary service, authentic Portuguese cuisine, and an exceptional wine selection. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warmth and professionalism, setting the stage for a truly memorable dining experience. The highlight of our meal was the octopus appetizer—perfectly tender and bursting with flavor. The flaming sausage added a fun and interactive element to the evening, both delicious and entertaining. And then came dessert—an indulgent triple chocolate masterpiece that was nothing short of heavenly. Paired with rich, aromatic Portuguese coffee, it was the perfect ending to a flawless meal. Tony Da Caneca exceeded all expectations, and we can't wait to return. Highly recommend for anyone looking to sa

★★★★★ 5.0 Ceaz G · Jan 2023

First time here and I will say that the service & ambiance was great! The food was cooked to perfection. And attention to detail. Can’t wait to go back to try different dishes!

★☆☆☆☆ 1.0 PR Hernandez · Feb 2021

I had to update this. This place is now owned by new owners. I been a faithful customer for 20+ years. It’s sad to say that even though they have done a wonderful job renovating the place . The food quality has gone out the window with cheap quality food grade, from the prepackaged refrigerator grade calamari to skipping out on the traditional soup or salad before you appetizers. This is now a mix blend restaurant of Brazilian and Portuguese cuisine . Which is a non traditional and a modern mix . That lacks the real authentic Portuguese cuisine experience. The desert menu is completely prepackaged stuff from Nastos ice cream shop . They’re not even trying to prepare something fresh & authentic. To top it off they raised the prices on everything while lacking the quality of the original own

★★★★☆ 4.0 A Alvarez · Mar 2019

Service was excellant, they were on top of everything. Water glass was aleays filled and bread was plentiful. Food was good had the flounder with banana which was unusual combo but was good, t-bone steak were nice size and tasty, chicken with mushrooms was also good.

★★★★★ 5.0 Arne Bruhns · Sep 2019

The food was really authentic and very good. Great service and the ambiente was excellent as well

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Portuguese restaurantBrazilian restaurantRestaurant

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