Stopped in with my two sons for a quick bite before a World Cup game. We all had the grilled chicken sandwich. Quite possibly the best grilled chicken sandwich on the planet. You gotta try it! read more

Ordered the family platter came with a whole chicken and 3 sides. Rice, potato and grilled veggies for 39.99. The chicken was on the smaller side I'd say but it tasted decent. A bit on the drier side. I enjoyed the rice and veggies but the potato balls were different than I'm used to. It was very dry. Overall service was ok got my food quick. For some reason they have signs saying cash is better and if you pay with card they will charge 10% fee which is insane read more

The food is absolutely delicious, there excellent Peri-Peri Chicken ... definitely a favourite wth large portions of rice & vegetables, grilled sardines ... service friendly & fast , ambiance of a small but shines on Portuguese culture foods , breads .. Thank you read more

The owner of this place is a snake. Pay attention to what he is charging you for. He adds in fees to the cost of items without telling you. read more

I just bought half a rack of ribs from this place. After attempting to eat one I had to throw the rest in the garbage. When I told the owner about it (not asking for tefund), he said, it is the quality of the meat not me. I'm not sure how to take that... Anyways, $13 for a half a rack of ribs. Both in the garbage. read more

I was craving Portuguese chicken, so I searched on Google for the closest place I could find. I was on college street so I walked over to Currasqueira do Sardinha. I am so happy that I did. The chicken here is amazing. I ordered a half chicken dinner with hot sauce. It was so juicy, and the skin was super good. The potatoes were soft and moist and the rice was also quite tasty. Very good value for your dollar. If you're into mom and pop shops, this is a great place. The service was pretty good and the place was spotless. My wife is a cleaner and she commented on how clean this place is. I will definitely come back. Great food, good service at a good price. read more

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I just tried this spot for the first time... unbelievably great!!! The chicken sandwich is out of this world. I also got a whole chicken which is moist, well cooked (no "pink"), and delicious!! read more

Love me some Portuguese food! I brought my parents over here as they never had any and they left with glowing reviews for the fish dishes also the well roasted chicken. They are definitely hard food critiques and I'm happy they enjoyed their meal! Highly recommended! read more

There's so many good churrasqueira establishments in Toronto sometimes I feel it comes down to personal preference as to which is better. Since I'm writing a review for this one, safe to say this is my favourite in the city. I've been a regular customer here since the early 90s so the chicken here has been a guest at the kitchen table more frequently than most relatives. The traditional Portuguese rotisserie chicken here is the star of the show with the small potatoes and rice. Personally though I've always been more of a fan of their grilled half chickens and their perfectly salted fries doused in their hot sauce. This combo is hard to beat, the half chickens are oftentimes cooked to perfection and tastes as good as it looks. The skin on the chicken is always mouth watering, and if that isn't your thing, the meat is pretty solid as well especially with their hot sauce on the side. They also have grilled sardines but you have to call in advance to place that order. I'm not sure if they still offer the sardines, but if you can convince the staff to take the order your in for a treat. Like I said before, there's no shortage of excellent churrasqueira in Toronto, but this one just happens to be the best of the bunch for me. The store also doubles as a small grocery store for some imported Portuguese foods so its nice to get a meal and some snacks you can keep in the fridge or pantry. read more

I'm always eager to try mom and pop food joints hoping to find some little hole-in-the-wall gem. The problem is that I'm more often disappointed than I am rewarded with a new find. Well, I was shopping on College Street and was hungry. I saw Churrasqueira do Sarinha. Did I mention I love BBQ? So in I went. The place sorta looks the part of a mom and pop with potential. Napkin holders supplied by CocaCola. Chicken and ribs cooking on the grill. More chicken turning in the rotisserie oven. All 3 of the staff working (could've passed for husband, wife and daughter) had accents. Seemingly little money spent on decor - normally the trademark of a true mom-and-pop place. No one acknowledged me though when I walked in. Even though I was the only customer. They looked up from what they were doing, then went back to what they were doing. The mom (the cook) kept flipping chicken and ribs on the grill. The dad (the order taker/cashier and manager-looking one) just went back to, well, managing. And the other woman went back to stocking the fridge. If dour looks and a detached attitude are prerequisites for good customer service, then this trio has customer service nailed. Anyway, I ordered some ribs. They came with rice and potatoes. First, the ribs and rice were room temperature and the potatoes were sorta hot. Second, the ribs were bland. I recently tried the ribs from Longo's ready-to-eat section and they were surprisingly good. I would give them an 8 out of 10. Seriously. So now, those ribs have set the bar for me. If a restaurant that specializes in ribs can't beat the Longo ones, that restaurant shouldn't be in business. The ribs from Churrasqueira do Sardinha certainly don't. The best thing going for this place is that they carry Sumol (sort of a Portuguese version of Sanpelligrino.) I love the passion fruit flavour! So I guess the search for a good hole-in-the-wall is like the search for Prince Charming - you gotta kiss a few frogs along the way :-p read more

Good, fulfilling chicken. Got the half chicken dinner. It was good flavour with the spicy sauce. Chicken was really tender but the inside was a little bland if you did not dip it into the sauce. There were bottles of salt and pepper on the tables in case you need more. Note they charge $1 extra if you eat in the restaurant, so it is worth considering whether to take out. read more

Churrasqueira Do Sardinha - half chicken dinner - Portuguese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I came here a couple of months ago with my parents for their inaugural Portuguese chicken meal - I was so proud *tear*. This place is definitely intended more for take-out than eat-in, as there were only about 4 tables. The staff were very friendly throughout my parents many questions (it's BBQ chicken, it's not that complicated), and eventually we sat down at the only table big enough for 3 people. I could tell that it's a real family and neighbourhood joint, as everyone who came in got a cheerful greeting. But on to the food. This is Portuguese chicken done right - the flavour seeps right into the meat so that it's absolutely delicious even before you add the spicy and flavourful piri piri sauce. My dad loves spice so he really poured this all over everything - and there was a lot to pour it on. The servings were huge, with tons of potatoes and rice. I was a little disappointed because I'd been led to believe that there would be shrimp in the rice. There wasn't. But it just took another bite of chicken to lift my spirits again. All in all, great food at a great price that you should probably take home to enjoy. If this was in my neighbourhood I'd be a regular. read more

To all the yelpers dealing with Celiac disease; Eating 'Truly Gluten Free' when traveling can be very difficult but the folks at this great little Churrasqueira put me at ease right away. The owner happily answered all my questions so that I could make some safe GF selections and enjoy some tasty Portuguese food stress free. In fact, he is planning to make some minor adjustments to more of his dishes to cater to the gluten intolerant. The BBQ Chicken is off the charts. Fresh, tender, literally falling off the bone and soooo delicious. This is a second generation family business. The owner takes pride in the place and makes sure every surface is sparkling clean. With just a few tables, it's clear that the business is set up for mostly take out which was perfect for me at the time. Reasonable prices for generous size servings. Don't miss this place if you are traveling to Toronto. read more

Amazing Rotisserie chicken! Come here all the time! Best chourasco around! The potatoes are also pretty great with the hot sauce :) Friendly service, great food! It's my go-to spot for Portuguese chicken :) Oh, and I wanted to respond to another reviewer. I have been here more times than I can count, and to address the complaint that upon walking in, they didnt greet you right away, I think this is just a politeness thing to be honest. I am almost sure that they just thought you were deciding on what to order and didnt want to pressure you. Also, regarding the ribs, I haven't personally had their ribs, but I would have to say, given that it is a Churrasqueira, which means rotisserie house in Portuguese essentially, their specialty is chicken. Rotisserie chicken to be exact (Although the grilled is also very good). So, to be honest, I'm not sure about the ribs, but remember this is a Portuguese chicken place. If you go to a churrasqueira you would do a diservice to youserlf to not get the chicken. Trust me, get the rotisserie chicken, get them to put the hot sauce on it (if you dont mind a bit of heat [more flavour I find], get it cut into quarters, have a side of the traditional perisian round potatoes and rice. Can of Sumol. And you got yourself a great Portuguese meal. Absolutley delicious. Chicken falling off the bone. Just thinking about it gets me salivating.. Pavlovs dog here :| Anyway, I thought I should address that. Ive had some of their other food (octopus, bacalhau a braz), and its pretty good too. But the specialty, do yourself a favour, and get that famous rotisserie Portuguese chicken. Mmmmm might even go get some tonight now.. *-) Oh, and, the people who work there have always been friendly to me and others I have come in with. I dont know if its a Portuguese thing, and just a cultural misunderstanding. My partner tells me how it often seems like we're angry, but its just passion :) :P I'm always happy, so dont mind the screaming, it's just how we talk haha :D read more

Terrible The chicken was so dry you couldn't bite into the drumstick. It was like biting into straw. It must have been sitting there for hours. we had bought it for guests and we're so embarrassed. When we tried to talk to them, the boss was nev there. We were regular customers before but have lost confidence in their product. Definitely will turn yo off Portuguese style chicken read more

To start off, I went to this place because I saw decent reviews, but to my surprise, my experience was nothing like I anticipated. I came in and saw a list of prices next to the cashier, I ordered one whole chicken, paid and the man who helped me started grabbing the food, I realize it was not the roasted chicken that I wanted, but the BBQ (charcoal). I told him about my choice and he was not happy with it, he said I didn't specify which one I wanted, he said the BBQ one would have an additional charge and I said there would be no problem. He looked like one of the owners or managers, and he was not friendly, and was even a bit rude. He gave me my food on take out containers and I asked for cutlery as I was going to eat there. He explained that the table were for people who are served and there would also be an additional charge (there was 2 or 3 tables and they were all empty), so he said he would let me sit there and eat for that time only. Then, the chicken was dry dry dry, flavourless, the rice was cold and very ok (I could make better rice at home), side of potatoes were just roasted potatoes with salt. I've been eating portuguese chicken for a very long time, went to many different places and this one surprised me in a bad bad way. read more

Very cute family-run establishment. Fantastic rotisserie chicken for an incredible price, and the bacalhau is to die for..! I had a great time here. Had a chat with the top gun and it seems they've got quite a long history in this city. read more

The chicken was good...tender, well seasoned, etc. Because the sandwich wasn't described on the menu I didn't expect him to douse it with mayo and add mustard. I've had sandwiches at several portuguese chicken places, and have never had this happen. He also poured a ton of sauce on it which made the bread really soggy and completely impossible to eat while walking down the street, which was my intent. All in all, I probably won't be back given the variety of other portuguese chicken options in my neighborhood. But if you do order the sandwich, make sure that you specify how you want it. In terms of service, the guy working was very friendly and the sandwich was a decent price ($6.50, I think). read more

We had the Portuguese chicken and the seafood paella. Chicken was pretty good. Not the best I've had, but I liked that the meat was tender and sauce was generally applied! The seafood paella was a disappointment, however. I think the mussels that were used were not that fresh. The flavour of seafood completely dominated the paella...and not in a good way!! Decor was nice, modern and clean for a churrasqueira. I'd give it a 3.5 stars....but won't be coming back any time soon unless I'm in the hood! read more

Came here for lunch. Had the grilled chicken dinner, which includes a quarter leg chicken plus two sides (rice, potatoes or veggies). The chicken was tasty but a bit on the dry side. Other than that, it was an enjoyable lunch. Just a little note, the pricing for this place is a bit off. You pay $3.50 for just a quarter leg, or $4.50 for a quarter breast and if you want the 2 sides, it costs $5 extra. It doesn't make sense. Next time, I intend to just order a half chicken ($6.50). It's cheaper and I think I get more bang for my buck. Meat versus carbs - no brainer for me. read more

If you decide to go, expect poor customer service. From the cashier to the cook, they are slow, stingy, and care more about their own convenience than the customers. There are plenty of other Portuguese chicken places on College st. to try rather than reward this restaurant with another order. read more

Supposedly closes at 7 on Sundays, so we got there at 6:45 to get some rotisserie chicken. Turns out they had already turned off the oven and refused to serve us because it would take too long to heat it up again and the people working there were tired and wanted to go home. read more