Costa Verde is a good weekday takeout spot for Portuguese chicken. While I'm not familiar with the genre, I can confirm the chicken here is made fresh and juicy. My main differentiator was the ability to deliver a juicy and tender (while not overcooked) drumstick alongside a juicy crispy and juicy breast. Both of which were firmly delivered. While the salads/cold dishes might not seem to fresh and were just a-okay, Overall really enjoyed Costa Verde even if it's just to come back for more chicken. read more

Churrasqueira Costa Verde - Whole chicken with Mexican corn and house rice - Portuguese Near Me - Woodbridge, Ontario

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I had been to Churrasqueira Costa Verde numerous of times and never been disappointed. The chicken here always prepared fresh right on the bbq in the open kitchen. There are so many different options for sides. I ended up feeling that I here for the sides VS the actual chicken. Getting a table to dine in might be challenging during lunch rush and dinner time. I would suggest avoiding that if you want to enjoy your food in the small dining area. The set up a little tight as the restaurant itself is really narrow. Service always fast and friendly. Great place to pick up food to go or have a quick bite. read more

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We love this chicken and this location is our "go to" place for always fresh chicken with accompaniments. The staff there are very attentive and nice and polite. You can dine in or take out. You can also buy a very affordable, big bottle of flavoured pop (no restrictions on one drink per person). Lots of parking all around because it's located in a strip plaza. The ambiance is casual, friendly, familial. Always recommended because it's always a great experience! read more

It's a shame the service here sucks because their chicken dinners (served with rice and potatoes) and some of the best in the GTA. If you want to be entertained, walk in here, take a seat, and watch as people stroll in not realizing that they're supposed to place their orders in the back. Could they at least put up some signs? If you're ordering, make sure you take their quoted time to prepare and multiply it by 5. Yep, that's right, 5 minutes will turn into 25 and you'll get a rude answer if you ask how much longer. Red Rooster, nearby, is a better option. read more

Churrasqueira Costa Verde - Portuguese Near Me - Woodbridge, Ontario

Came here for the grilled portuguese chicken and fries. Service at the counter was nice/courteous. Unfortunately, the chicken was dry/overcooked. I was more surprised to find out that the sauce they include was a plastic container that tasted like franks red hot sauce (asked for mild at the counter)... hmmm...Didn't seem to go with the chicken honestly. The fries were very crispy and freshly cooked to order, but found that they tasted bitter (they do not seem to keep their frying oil fresh). Overall meal was alright. Seems the portuguese tarts are all the rave here, but I didn't get any, perhaps next time if I am in the area. read more

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We enjoyed our BBQ chicken, potatoes & rice, not sure what justifies the critical reviews. The order takers were pleasant and set expectations for wait time, since they were very busy. They suggested to pre-order to reduce waiting time and if you want the BBQ Pork Ribl read more

Wow. I cannot believe how unexpectedly delicious this place is. I entered with high hopes and Costa Verde did not disappoint. I hope yelp changes their platform to give half stars because I'm rating this place a 4.5 Here's what I liked: clean interior, modern atmosphere, relatively spacious atmosphere and upbeat music Here's what I loved: the food. I got the half chicken, rice, macaroni salad. The seasoning on the chicken is addicting. Salty, slightly tangy and smokey. Cooked right and still very juicy. The rice was very flavorful and had a bite to it. Here's what I didn't like. The rice, despite being delicious, was too salty. It overwhelmed the chicken and created imbalances to a perfectly cooked bird. The sides were too small and not as filling. I recommend giving a bit more sides to fill up the box or use a smaller box to appear larger. Bonus, after our meal, the two of us decided to get a couple of Portuguese tart. The employee was describing it and i blanked out. Next thing I knew, I was walking out with half a dozen. It was the best impulse buy I've ever made. I'm no culinary expert, but if I'd have to describe these tarts, I'd call them the "crack of culinary". Just take my money, you're food is very good. read more

Churrasqueira Costa Verde - Portuguese tart. These guys make it the best - Portuguese Near Me - Woodbridge, Ontario

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Generally speaking, I always have a good experience with the food. Service is so so. I think once or twice I had super dry chicken. I learned to ask for "not so dry." It's nearby and fills us up. read more

Got there Sunday around 12 and was so packed with catering orders , finally we get ask what we want and to sit down it'll be ready in 15 minutes 26 minutes later finally get our food to a small meal with " half " chicken. For $13 and 2 sides with 6 potato's. Defiantly not worth it, didn't even give me the medium sauce had to go back. The service is so bad and they look so stressed , also you shouldn't be using same tongs when flipping raw and cooked chicken it's a major health and safety violation very gross. read more

Probably the worst Churasco chicken I have had in Toronto or the GTA. I had the round potatoes just boiled potatoes in salt water, the half chicken was huge but no taste, & dried out. Food looks good but the taste was awful. Went back a second time to give it another try asked specifically for xtra sauce on the chicken as the last one was dry, brought it home not a drop of sauce tried the egg plant this time disaster tasted like dried out cardboard. Don't understand it because in all fairness I have been to the Oakwood location same company and the food was quite good there. I will never be back. read more

I have been coming to this place for a couple of years now mostly for their pastel di nata (the Portuguese custard tarts), they're simply amazing and you can't get enough of! On another note, i'm not a super fan of grilled or rotisserie chicken in general, but I do have my cravings every now and then.. The place is fairly small, few tables, but the most traffic is for takeout/pickup.. This restaurant compared to the other Portuguese grilled chicken joints, have most to offer. They have a very large menu aside from the chicken selections, starting from the numerous vegetarian sides that you can add, salads, vegetables, quinoa salads, beans, corns, rice, octopus salad, etc...along with different stews with pork or seafood. They also have a variety of grilled fish (snapper, cod, etc...) and sausages! so that's a good plus for them to stand out among the competition.. the taste is okay, nothing extra ordinary, but great for a quick bite or pickup. read more

Interesting, it seems I can't turn the corner in Maple without having a Churrasqueira in my way. The Churrasco population is definitely on the rise and it seems even some Downtown businesses want part of the Pie(or rather Quarter Chicken). That's right, Costa Verde's second location is now in the middle of nowhere. The same place where you'll find me hanging out, NOWHERE. The Dining space deviates from the usual warm-traditional-portuguese-house setup into a high-end stylish Cafe which reminds me of Aroma Espresso Bar. In comparison to various Churrasqueiras in the neighbourhood, there seems to be more choices available as Sides(Salads, Parisian Potatoes, Rices, and more) while some Mains(Meats) are sold by weight. I asked for my usual Lunch portion until I realized 1/4 Chicken is not an option. Minor setback will make me reconsider this as a Lunch-budget friendly destination. Grilled Chicken or Rotisserie Chicken is the main attraction while the vast selection they offer as Sides help spice up the deal for more possible return trips. Octopus Salad is the only side dish not optional for the Meal. 3.5'd 1/2 Grilled Chicken Meal($9.99) Grilled, chopped into 4 pieces, my Picante Chicken has the usual Portuguese sauce helps keep the Meat moist although it takes away from the crispness of the skin. Surprising to find Beansprout in the Rice side along with shreds of Chicken and Bellpeppers/Onions. Although we ate in-house, we were served in disposables. Simply means no tip required and more waste overflow in the tiny trashbin. read more

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If I could leave a zero I would. Complete waste of time and patience . Walked in and made my order and started to wait. After a half hour of waiting I asked how much longer for my order.... she then proceeds to check this book and tells me that she doesn't have my name in the book. I then asked how much longer and was told 15 minutes. I just walked out and went to another business . The music is so loud you can't even hear what anybody is saying. Two thumbs down! read more

I've been here a few times and it's really hit or miss, I have to say. The chicken, when done right, can be fantastic and worth checking out. Really really tasty. But I've had at least one time when the whole rotisserie chicken was really dried out and overcooked. Still tasty but we didn't even finish it as it was just too hard and chewy. It doesn't happen often but when it does, it makes it hard to go back. The service here, although VERY friendly, is pretty awful. They are constantly swamped it seems, understaffed, crowded, and struggling. The organization of the place is terrible, there's no real rhyme or reason to where you order or where you stand, what place you are in line, etc. The side dishes are really hit and miss. The potatoes are really delicious but the rice is sometimes awful, the steamed veggies are basically frozen bag of veggies with no taste or texture, just awful. It kinda hurts to give this place a mediocre review as it used to be really good and a bright spot in the area, but now? I'm probably done going there, I think. Alas. read more

The COSTA VERDE management shows no understanding. They had one hour left of business and I was told to come in and I'd be fine. COSTA VERDE replied to my review that when I "showed up" as Marco put it, they were sold out. "Showed up" ...yes I left immediately and after driving and "arriving" 1/2 hour later I "showed up" Marco. So condescending. With 9 people waiting for my return I went to the newly opened AVO CHURRASQUEIRA instead. I recommend you do the same. The 2 young gentlemen at AVO were a pleasure and I'll be going back. read more

Just to update you all, after my last update the owner messages me complaining about my most recent review especially in light of my favorable previous reviews He proceeds to challenge my assertion on service and asked for more information and then proceeded to block me so I could not respond to him Quite hilarious and no I still have not and will not go back until there are new owners and fellow yelpers indicate the horrible service has improved. Dont get me wrong, the spicy grilled chicken is still great, I just refuse to wait almost 30 mins for food I called ahead for only to be told they do not have my order And yes as my fellow yelpers have noted the hot sauce is basically Franks but there are worse in the area read more

at this restaurant's first the order wasn't ready and cristian the customer service is the worse worker and rude also the rest of personal who work in this place are rude as CRISTIAN my order was place by phone call and supposedly ready at 1:00 pm and I was there but the order w ready I wait until 1:30 pm and nothing and 5 worker they were talking and boa bla bla finally they give me the order ............never again at this place read more

I start to buy around 25 years ago in Toronto until today and I am so happy because they have the best chicken and all the food they are making are delicious and good price...Fresh and Clean... you can have fish, stew, veggies, salads, potato, rice and the sauce for the chicken.. Wooowww. I recommend a 100, and I am so they are now in Bradford. Thank you COSTA VERDE read more

I'll definitely agree with my fellow GTA'ers, this place fills the hunger gap for a quick Portuguese Chicken lunch, but it's certainly falling short in a few areas. Full marks on the plumpness of the chicken, cooked well and not one point was dried out. I especially appreciated how nice the grill taste was on it. My gripe was with the sauce. Hot sauce was basically your bird dredged in a franks red hot vinegar based hot sauce. Not authentic Portuguese from my experience. Also there appeared to be a lack of piri piri in house. Potatoes were boiled but not cooked to a perfect crisp in outside. They were tasty but past the surface were a little bland. Lastly, the spinach Salad was great but the dressing was heavy on the olive oil and made for an unbalanced flavour. I'd return but not if given a choice between this and my face chi hen joint. Eatcrest out read more

So although the food is still good, the service has gone down hill. Both in regards to customer interaction and in house cleanliness. All the tables are sticky and gross. The place is filled with smoke. We left smelling like barbecued chicken. Besides that, the 1/2 chicken with 2 sides for $7.49 is a steal. And good. read more

I first found this place off of Google Maps, as I was in the area and looking for something to eat for dinner, and figured I would try this place out. Upon entry, I was a little confused on where to go and order and how to go about ordering a la carte/meals/etc. A Filipino lady greeted me and I explained this was my first time trying their place out and I wasn't sure how to order a meal. She took the time to explain the meal with half a chicken and two sides, which I went ahead and ordered. I waited about 10-15 minutes for my meal. Another gentleman then asked what sides I wanted. I tried the potatoes and the creamy coleslaw, and ordered my chicken medium spicy. He then walked away and I assumed my meal was done and I had to pay...(awkward). Another lady then cashed me out...she seemed a little rude when I was unable to hear her properly because of the background noise. When I mentioned that I was going to pay with debit, she inputted the total on the machine, flipped it and tossed it towards me, and then turned around and started having a personal conversation with her coworkers. She didn't realize the transaction was done, and I had to ask for my receipt. She just ripped it while continuing her conversation and gave it to me...kind of rude and lack of professionalism displayed here. I'll probably return when I'm craving the food, but I don't think it would be often. The hot sauce on the chicken tasted a little too sour like Frank's hot sauce, but the chicken was cooked thoroughly and was good. The potatoes were okay, and the creamy coleslaw was mediocre. read more

Found this place by accident walked and saw the chicken and gave it a try. You also get a tons of options for the side. Half chicken meal is filling and at a reasonable price. The chicken is moist and full of flavour. The options are mild, medium, hot, and extra spicy. If you like spicy get extra spicy and spicy, it's a really great combination in flavour. The service is a little confusing, you have to go to the grill first to order and the wait times are usually 15 mins so it's best to call ahead. I'm big on customer service so out of 5 they get a 3 from me. But the food is a 4. Best to come in and try it for yourself. They have a ton of options for you. read more

Excellent quality food with a healthy serving..half chicken with 2 sides is the best value for me.. This restaurant stands out because the sides that they offer changes, giving you more options. Great choice for health conscious people and a smart choice for a post gym workout meal. read more

Coming from Brazil, I have been blessed to have been able to experience lots of authentic Portuguese dishes and chicken. I will outright say that my favorite dish is in fact a good bbq Portuguese chicken. Although the service at this place can be a bit iffy and it is very much and take out place where it is hard to eat at the actual location, I have to say the food makes up for it. The chicken is much more authentic then what you may find at chain restaurants like Nandos, however, once or twice I have found the chicken a bit dry, but that may be just because I prefer the juicier parts. The side dishes here are what I live for, such as the sea food salad with squid* or the potatoes or the very creamy rice which is to die for. Also, if you are trying out Portuguese food for the first time, don't miss out on the bacalhau or cod side, I've had better but it is definitely pretty good. Only comments on the sides is that sometimes they don't have all of them, but that is likely because everything is made fresh and runs out. Ordering fries is annoying because it takes a while and you can't order that ahead of time like the chicken. Wish they could have a skip the dishes service is delivery, as it is already hard enough to eat there. Overall, would definitely recommend for anyone looking for really homey and tasty food!! read more

Exactly what my stars say...it's A-OK. I'm usually not at this end of town, unless I'm visiting my girlfriend's parents or going to Canada's Wonderland. Normally, her parents' cook but when were lazy we don't have much choice because there's not a lot good food choices other than fast food franchise. Also, it's 5 minutes away. We've bought take out from this place three times and their BBQ chicken tastes good but nothing spectacular. Chicken isn't dry, the least but it could be better. Price is affordable but I've had better for the price I've paid. Their potatoes are good but how can you go wrong. Rice tastes like rice, nothing special. As to Portuguese cuisine, I've had better elsewhere. We bought two whole chickens, small potatoes, and rice. The total was about $45.00. We ordered two chickens because one was not enough for four people. It's no Swiss Chalet, but it's to par. read more

I work in the area and I have always passed by it but never got a chance to try. I've heard a lot of my clients say that it's really good which is why the reviews on Yelp are shocking to me. My friend and I ordered a half chicken, with rice and two sides. He got the roasted potatoes, and mushrooms, and I had the grilled zucchini and eggplant. We both chose the spicy sauce. Their chicken is juicy, tender and flavourful. With a lot of churrasquieras I find that the chicken is usually on the drier side, and a little too salty for me. So it was good to see they don't overcook their chicken. The spicy sauce wasn't overbearingly spicy either, so if you like a kick then it should be a good choice. The rice was nice and fluffy and the potatoes were cooked properly. I didn't have any problems with the service, everyone was polite, nice and happy to be there. We ate it there and didn't see any of the workers be rude to any other customers. The food didn't take long at all, normal waiting times. I read some of the reviews and how can people complain about waiting 15 minutes for freshly prepared food when the line at McDonalds can take even longer than that?? If you want food to be made fast, eat fast-food. Overall it's a nicely decorated and clean joint. The food is tasty and fresh and the service is great. read more

Food is ok for this type of fare...but there are better places out there. This place basically serves BBQ chicken with a bit of sauce thrown on for good measure. I always ask for extra spicy and it comes as they see fit to serve it to you...I've never had something in the vicinity of spicy at this place. Their "spicy" sauce does not have the heat factor of other places in the area or the complex favors in a piri piri sauce. In house dining was obviously an after thought and really shouldn't be classified as "dining". Smoke from the open flamed grills usually make this place a bit smoky and during the summer it is down right hot in the restaurant (even when waiting for food to go) Food is average...chicken is moist, potatoes pretty bland), rice is good, salads are way overpriced. In summary....good...not great read more

Food is ok. Service is shitty. I was trying to figure out where to order for about 5 minutes. I was not greeted or asked for help. read more

Great food. Reasonable prices. Crappy service. I love Portuguese food. No one makes better grilled chicken! Their meal is decent portion for the price. If you don't want chicken they usually have other options like baked cod, sole fillet, and sometimes sausages or beef stew. Their selection changes sometimes it seems. One time they even had seafood rice. Some of their selections vary in quality. I had the baked cod once and it was overly salted. Another time it was alright. Their chicken is never bad. You do have to wait a little usually because it takes time to cook the chicken. I find the service a bit off but I don't really mind too much. I've been here maybe 6-7 times over the years and whoever is working the front never seems to know the prices of some of their items except for the chicken. Their menu doesn't list it. I guess their selection varies so they don't list the variable items on the menu... Anyways...great food trumps bad service in my books. I don't come to this area often but when I do, this is a top choice for me. read more

GO TO BPC ON QUEENSWAY! I just spent $433 on chicken rice and potatoes here. I asked for all the chickens to be plain because there are kids eating the food too. They gave me 2 tiny cups of hot sauce and explained that this is free extra hot sauce. I told the nice lady at the counter that they would have to put 10 times that amount if I ordered them hot and she said then it would have been free but because I asked for them with no sauce its a $9 charge for less sauce than what would fit in a coke can!! Last time I will buy here, chicken was dry, They should give everyone extra sauce for free just to hide the dryness of the chicken. Been to tons of these places, this was my most disappointing experience yet. BPC on queensway has WAY better chicken And they give you more sauce than you could possibly use for the amount of chicken you buy read more

Costa Verde is an interesting restaurant to visit. Their portion sizes are very good if you get the half chicken meal. It comes with two sides as options, of which the weekend special seafood rice is my favorite. Other notable options include Portuguese style potatoes, bean and chickpea salads, grilled veggies (eggplant & zucchini drizzled in olive oil). The chicken itself has a tremendous amount of flavor and is usually very tender. The grill flavor is certainly not absent. I always like to ask for it well done for that touch of crispiness to the exterior. The owner tends to be in a good mood, but when the place is busy there's much commotion and I've had my order get lost in the chaos on one or two occasions. Despite a few minor annoyances, I'd recommended Costa Verde for the half chicken meal and their weekend seafood rice. Always a great place to visit when I'm in the mood for chicken. Recommended. read more

Happened upon this spot by accident sort of between lunch and dinner. The food was very good but it looks like the place is more setup for takeout than dinning in as there were a dozen people waiting at the counter for orders and some sitting at tables waiting for orders. I had the grilled chicken which was really good, extremely flavourful. Lots of different side options. All in all I was very satisfied. The service was very good. Food took a while but they are cooking in front of you so if want fresh then that's how long it takes. You can phone ahead if you are picking up and they will have it ready for you. read more

Food is good but probably the worst service I've had, would rather go and get take out and pollo loco

Worst service everrrrrr!!! I order my chicken for pick up at 6pm at 3. We arrived at 6 only to be told we had to wait. We've been waiting 30 minutes now and have been put into a line. So now I have guests at my house waiting for dinner as the chicken isn't ready yet!! I've been coming here for years and have always pre-ordered and have recommended the place to others but now that the service sucks I will never come back here again! There are a lot of other Portuguese chicken places out there don't waste your time on this one. Extremely disappointed!!! read more

Best Portuguese chicken I've ever had!! Never dry... with or without any additional sauce! There combo prices (ex: half chicken with 2 sides) are reasonably priced & the sides themselves are delicious and can be a healthy alternative as well! read more

Let me tell you. The 1/2 chicken meal here is bomb diggity. But. The service is absolutely horrendous. The food does make up for it though. The chicken is charred and grilled to perfection, the meat is SOOO flavorful and has a great smokey flavor to it. The hot sauce works really well with the chicken (I do think it's just Frank's Red Hot Sauce though). The rapini is great, just needs to be cut in half or something, it's so chewy and tough sometimes, needs to be cut. The potato's are okay but the rice is great. The egg tarts are just average tbh. The service is just so so terrible, and I know I'm not the first to say it. But if your a first time customer, it is confusing where to order, and the front blonde haired lady is so rude, every single time. She doesn't smile or say hi, asks if you've ordered yet in a very hostile tone, like she's always angry. And she is always staring at people, even me in a very rude way, almost like she's trying to convey the message of you not being wanted. Everyone else is nice except her. And I am basing this off of 5-10 occasions which is all the times I came here if not more. The wait is soooo long, even when it isn't busy. Always try to call to place your order over the phone 15-20 mins in advance. Overall, super yummy food, but don't expect to dine-in, you'd be super uncomfortable. read more

Absolute trash! This place sucks considering the other options nearby. You can get a better BBQ or Roasted chicken at the nearby grocery store for less money. Plus the staff/management are rude and look like they'll rob you on your way out. Trust me, avoid at all cost. Owner mocks bad reviews. Apparently they're perfect. Your place sucks. If you look at the bad reviews they all have one thing in common. read more

Always great chicken, well seasoned and very tasty! All the food at the hot table is awesome, you have to try the cod and potatoes but get there early or it's gone. read more

Update: Don't even phone this place. No phone manners. Food is good so if u can ignore staff go in and order. I just don't understand why they have no customer service skills whatsoever. That aspect is extremely disappointing. read more

Although the chicken and only the chicken is good, everything else is a bit bland, tasteless even, and the hot table is usually a mess. We've visited this location many times due it being near home. But we all agree (the family, friends and even the people we've met waiting in their ridiculous line ups, that they take forever to make your order, and your lucky if your order is correct! The wait is ridiculously long! Half of the staff seems to be on a permanent break,, those are the same people who have terrible customer service, no hi-hello, even if you call ahead and they tell you it'll be ready in 10 minutes, I promise you will still wait for 20 Minutes amongst other angry, annoyed and hungry customers! It's the same every time, as much as we hope the next time will be different it never is. Therefore we have all decided to stop returning to this place! There are 3 others within minutes of driving. Not worth the hassle! read more