Churrasco Villa

We had the rotisserie chicken and steak sandwich. Both were very good and generous portions. The steak was cooked very well and very tender with good toppings. The servers were friendly and attentive.

A delicious, smoky smell greets you as soon as you walk in, you can tell they use real charcoal to cook their meat. Chicken and ribs were both absolutely delicious! Esp with the peri peri sauce (mild or spicy available). Roasted potatoes, steamed veg and fries were all excellent.

We're so happy the restaurant is finally open again! This is our favourite Portuguese chicken place. We drive about 30-40 minutes just to get take-out or dine here. The meat is juicy, flavourful, and the Piri-Piri sauce is amazing. All the sides are also very good (no frozen vegetables). Portions are more than reasonable and the staff is friendly. We're so happy it's open again and there's no more construction :)

Have Returned. Love this little local grill house - fantastic Beef and Pork Ribs in generous quantity too. The Beef Ribs can feed 2, usually 3-4 bones. Generous, smokey BBQ sauce. Salads are not super worth, you should skip. I highly recommend getting the grilled vegetables as a side. Careful with the Chicken, as sometimes some parts will be dry from the grill - so pick dark meat! July 2024: Incredibly disappointed by the long long long long awaited reopening. Prices up (fine) portions SO MUCH smaller (not fine at all). Flavours are the same, but I can't recommend this to friends anymore. Compare my previous pictures with the latest. Beef Ribs cut down to the bone so you're basically eating finger meat, super chewy it's barely edible. Potatoes are literally the cheapest thing and they've become so stingy with fries. Honestly disappointed. Really sad and I hope they fix. This was my favourite place in Eglinton.

Came here for dinner because my mother said it was pretty good. Found that the Chicken was a bit in the dry side, sauce helped s but not def not moist like I would expect from what they specialize in. Portions are generous, and the peri peri hot sauce is the star of the show here, all in all, i wouldn't come back again given the choice of quality restaurants around this area and Toronto in general...

The absolute best restaurant I’ve ever been to. Service was impeccable, food was extraordinary (and I had lived in Portugal for a bit) and the atmosphere was happy and upbeat. Love what they’ve done to the place, and it is 100% my number one recommendation

So glad that they are open again. We used to order our staff lunches from them for years! They are the best piri-piri chicken I have ever tasted! As soon as I learned that they have opened, I ordered a whole chicken dinner to share with my daughters, now they want to make it a weekly thing! Delicious and tasty! Highly recommended and will definitely be back soooo many times!

Since my office and home have been in the area for many years, we’ve been ordering Churasco Villa family dinners for functions for some 15+ yrs. We had it again with family this evening but were a bit disappointed as we were last time. It seems to have been much better pre- pandemic. Our order this evening had 90% of veggies portion in cauliflower for some reason ( vs. Carrots and greens) and the chicken was a bit on dry side. Perhaps we’ll wait a while before giving another try as they used to be a great take out place with the original staff including Patricia who always remembered customer names.

I've heard good things about this place so finally had a chance to go. Ordered the double leg chicken dinner with rice and roast potatoes on the side. The chicken was hot off the grill and perfectly cooked. The roast potatoes were good, especially dipped in dill sauce. Unfortunately, I didn't find the rice very appetizing. My friend ordered the tiger shrimp pasta. I stole a shrimp - it was excellent. Next time I go back I'll be ordering the tiger shrimp.

Patrons l was at Churrasco last night with a party of 3. I have been there 3 times before and Always enjoyed the wood burning taste blackened by the flame fry's freshly cut crisp fresh vegy's slightly cooked. But last night my ribs were limp not a wood burning outside hot delicious char quarter chicken the same very small portion. Vegy's tasteless. 1 Sign coverage outside dark my food was Not quality plus restaurant seemed Very outdated As we left the lady sat reading a magazine not interested to us. I will not return . SW

Good food. The staff never smile except the one very good waiter named. Moehed. The chicken is very tasty. I have been here 3 times now.

We ordered online and had our food delivered flawlessly.The food was delicious and it's so nice to have the Villa back in business.The chicken was very tasty and fresh and the grilled veggies were excellent along with the rapini which was out of sight.All in all a terrific experience and congratulations in your return.

Great food. Have been going there for many years. A real family restaurant. Make reservations, it fills up quickly.

Best Churrasco in the city hands down. The customer service has greatly improved also since their re-opening. Picked up my beef ribs and chicken dinner yesterday to find they had given me pork ribs when I got all the way home. Called the restaurant, they re-made my order and actually had someone deliver it to my apartment. Gave me a free dessert too. Wow. My new favorite go-to in the Yonge and Eglinton area.

Chicken was tasty and tender. Service was a bit erratic. The South Asian waiter was enthusiastic, but the rest of the staff did not seem enthused, although there was alot of staff and few people in the restaurant

Wishing for more vegetarian options for grilled main courses. I love their roasted potato and steamed vegetables sides, with their house piri piri. I have the potatoes as a treat when I want oil. I would love to have corn on the cob. But don't go there often due to limited choices for vegetarian food. The Portuguese egg tarts are delicious!

Hmmm how can I describe how delicious the food tastes with just mere words? By far the BEST Portuguese food place in the City! Good portion sizes, always fresh, never a long wait...and the homemade Piri Piri sauce is AMAZING! The dressing on the salad is also incredible. The servers could be a bit friendlier, but they're quick and provide great service. They're probably exhausted as this place is usually packed. The decore is simple yet gives a cozy homey feeling which adds to the warm fuzzy feeling I get eating their food. Did I mention how yummy the Piri Piri is? Only 2 downfalls: No parking and the dank washrooms in the basement. But it is usually the norm in that area.

What I love: The awesome Portuguese house wine. The delicious beef ribs. Yummy chorizo. That they often have liver and onions as a special. Sitting at the back table by the bar. Great service. Amazing Piri-Piri sauce. What I don't love so much: Being sat by the kitchen. That they close at 10. This joint is excellent value and perfect for us carnivores. I actually almost choked in disgust when I read a previous review in which someone complained there weren't enough vegetarian options. Why, for the love of DOG would you come to a Churrasquierra for veggies? 'Oh MAN! I went to the DOG park and there were DOGS there! I'm really pissed no one brought their cat!' What is this world coming to? Get your meat on!

Today I ordered a "Francesinha " very good sandwich and de sauce is divine ... thank you girls

My boss is crazy about this place. I think they're meh. I find that their chicken is a bit dry. Their veggies are always overcooked. Their rice is nothing fancy, same as their potato and fries. I'd take Nando's over them any day. I do enjoy their peri-peri sauce though. My food just swims in that every time I have their food... since I find everything else meh. Since my boss just loves the place, we order from them at least every other month... It's always the same, bland experience.

Churrasco Villa has reopened! Hallelujah! The best churrasqueria in greater Toronto, bar none, is back. You still have to dodge the LRT construction, but that's a small price to pay.

The food was amazing! I ordered half a chicken, rice and potatoes. Everything had such great flavor and portions were big, I wasn't able to even finish the meal. They did have Pepsi products which is a plus for me, the first restaurant we visited all weekend that offered it. They have a mild and a hot sauce, I loved both but I preferred the hot. Halfway through my meal I ask if refills were free, normally I would just order without asking. And he said they are not. Wait what.... it's 2018, I paid $3 for a fountain drink and can't get a refill. I just felt that's bad customer service on the restaurants part. The waiter was super dry and just didn't seem very happy about being there. Before order we did call to get the food delivered and they told us it was a hour wait. And when we went in the restaurant was deal and my boyfriend ask if they were slow and they confirmed how slow inside and delivery was. Yet we were told it would take a hour so we walked there. Food great, staff, well could def use improvement.

I don't think I've ever tried Portuguese food, but Churrasco really embodied a warm, casual European vibe. We had less than an hour to eat, but our server was very nice and we our food arrived within five minutes of ordering. We both requested chicken, which you can pair with two of the following sides: rice pilaf, fries, vegetables, or potatoes. I had the fries and veggies, but the chicken definitely took the spotlight. My portion was slightly burnt on the bottom, but quite juicy and even better with their sauces. Overall we were quite content with the filling yet affordable meal. P. S. If you're driving there is free street parking on Roehampton Ave. to the north

My review is based on take-out from Churrasco. I've been here a couple of times for take-out and thankfully there wasn't any long line. There is a huge menu board up behind the cash and one can see that this place offers a variety of chicken meals, seafood, a nice selection of sides, desserts and more. The staff is kind and efficient and the prices are reasonable. My half chicken with two sides came to something around $11-$12 and was handed over to me within 5 minutes after ordering it. The chicken is cooked rotisserie style over a large charcoal oven and smells so good! The chicken is cooked beautifully- juicy, tender and the skin is crispy. The pri-pri sauce was very spicy and tasted excellent with the meat. Also, the side of rice of potatoes were really good too. The rice was plenty, flavourful and topped off with a few black and green olives. The roast potatoes had their crispy skin on them and marinated in a delicious spicy oil sauce. The potions are generous and satisfying. The only downfall about this place is that the food is placed in a black styrofoam box. I'm not a big fan of hot food placed in styrofoam- yuck. Also, they're a bit stingy with the pri-pri sauce. However, this won't stop me from coming back because the food is good. If you're looking for some yummy Portuguese style chicken, I would definitely recommend Churrasco!

Ummm ... how do I even start? I had a craving for Portuguese chicken and I stumbled across Churrasco Villa on Yelp. I decided to get a combo platter of 1/4 white and ribs with a side of grilled vegetables just so I could get a taste of everything. Well ... you know what? I sat in my hotel room and I ATE IT ALL!!! It was so good, I just could not help myself. The food was amazing even after a 25 minute drive back to my hotel. Other yelpers have felt that the white meat chicken was dry, but I did not think so. The spices on the outside were perfect. The ribs were sticky and tender and among the best I have had. The grilled vegetables - while a little heavy on the peppers - had nice variety and were well grilled. I will be honest and tell you that I have had better piri piri sauce elsewhere, but it was certainly acceptable and the deliciousness of the rest of the food easily overcame this small detail. Be aware that there is no parking available at this location. Although I have only eaten here once, I have to believe that the pork ribs / 1/4 chicken combo platter is the best way to go - you will not be disappointed.

Liked the chicken (although didnt find it as smoky as I had expected after reading some of the other reviews). Apart from the breasts, the pieces were really juicy. The breast pieces were a little too dry, but this problem was easily solved by dunking it in the Piri Piri sauce. Got potatoes and rice on the side. The potatoes were good, but I did not like the rice at all. The piri piri sauce was only okay. However I think its better at other Portuguese chicken places. Prices are a little on the high side. Street parking only. It's about a 5-10min walk from Eglinton station.

I knew that I wouldn't have the energy to cook tonight. Lucky for me this place was on my walk home so I stopped for some takeout. Got a half chicken order, with mild sauce and fries. The chicken was tender and warm, enough for two sittings. Felt like I stopped at a friend's BBQ. You're allowed two sides (e.g. Veggies, baked potatoes, etc) but I wasn't happy with the choices so doubled up on the fries. They are really more 'frites' than fries btw (small handcut fries in true European fashion. Yum.) I also ordered two natas (custard pastry). It was also good, but but expensive and not the best I've had. I thought the meal was satisfactory, short of the fries being a bit cold and the dessert not super fresh (but not stale). I'm sure that if I hadn't lived in little Portugal and enjoyed these meals in a more authentic way, I would lend an extra star to the meal lol. For now, it's good enough and good to go! And a great 'fast food' alternative, ESP if you can skip the fries unlike yours truly ;) I RECOMMEND- the sauce. Don't pass up the sauce. It's the whole point. African spices incorporated into Portuguese cuisine. Can't go wrong. EXTRA TIP- I'd take to go. The chicken is cooked on site which is great for your taste buds but not for your clothes/hair. I.e. whole place is kind of smoky/ full of aromas.

It's good. Good Chicken. That's all that matters right Ordered double leg and thigh with salad and fries. The chicken was pretty good. Cooked just right and the charcoal adds a nice flavour. I actually didn't enjoy the peri peri sauce that much. Wasn't that spicy and too much vinegar. I've definitely had much better sauce at other places Fries were meh But good meal overall. I'd come back just won't be craving that much

Went there with a large group of people. Usually when you do that and they are not ready for it, the quality goes down, and it seemed to this time. The BBQ ribs were burnt and the chicken was bland. The special sauce they leave on the table made it very good but if you don't like spice, don't bother with it. If I were to try the place again, I would go in with a small group and use the sauce at the beginning of the meal, not near the end. The side dishes were boring as well.

This place is a hidden gem for most of Toronto. It is truly next-level amazing. Try the hot Piri-piri sauce. I really don't think this place needs reviews, it's just that great. What can you say about perfect BBQ chicken?

Went there for a group dinner after a seminar at the recommendation of one of the group. The decor was simple but the smell of the food cooking was so good. We were seated at the back and for 9 pm it was filled with diners. I ordered the quarter chicken dinner. When it arrived it was perfectly crisp was delicious delicious vegetables and potatoes on the side I was really amazed how nice it was. Some of the other diners ordered the beef ribs and they look like something from a Fred Flintstone story huge amazing delicious looking beef ribs. I almost wish I had ordered some but i wasn't that hungry. I ordered a bottle of Portuguese beer to go with meal and was very happy with the entire deal. Overall it cost me just around $25 including tax and tip a pretty fair exchange for the food I received highly recommend it

Excellent customer service and great food. I've been enjoying this food for over a decade and I am never disappointed. It's the kind of mom and pop business I'm proud to support!!

Been meaning to try this place for a while now, definitely worth the wait. Haven't had to many Portguese places but this is probably the best I've had. Good amount of food for the price and their house made piri piri sauce is amazing. Ordered the double leg and it was quite hardy. That portugese tart is a great way to end your dinner too. Will be coming back for more soon.

Wanted to try Portuguese BBQ with a friend and found this place on Yelp based on places near by. It's not the nicest place, but the food is pretty good, especially for the price. The portions were very filling. I got the standard 2 pieces of BBQ chicken with two sides- vegetables and roast potatoes. Vegetables were plain, but I appreciated that they were quite healthy and not over cooked or smothered in butter like most restaurants. Potatoes and chicken were great and cooked well. However, I've had better BBQ chicken and it was slightly dry. I'm glad I went for the dark meet, because my friend's white meat looked even drier.

Does anyone know if they will reopen again after construction sure do miss the place. Always great service and food is wonderful you can smell the excitement as soon as you walk in the door.

I am very sad to learn that Toronto's Original Churrasco Villa is currently closed, due to the incessant and never ending construction of Metro-Linx. It's a very sad state of affairs that the city of Toronto cannot , (or will not), co-operate with the owners of Churassco Villa enough to keep the Eglinton- Mt.Pleasant location open. The beef ribs, Baby back pork ribs and chicken here all have, ( had), a really authentic Churrasco smokey taste that was complimented by a fabulous Piri-Piri sauce in spicy and hot varieties that was some of the best if not the best in the city. The salads, Bifannas, ( Portuguese sandwiches), potato wedges and Custard Tarts are unforgettable. I really miss this place and hope that it re-opens when all the dust from the Eglinton construction finally clears.

Hole-in-the-wall kinda place for some good fried chicken, roasted potatoes, rice and beer. (:D) Recommended!

My mission to find the best Portuguese chicken and Piri Piri sauce in the city continues! Seeing as I was staying in the area for the weekend, I figured I'd take advantage of the convenience. I went in for an early Sunday linner, around 5pm, and there were a few people waiting for take out. I opted for the double leg and thigh, at $10.99 with two sides. When I was told that the vegetables were broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots, it sounded too much like a frozen mix bag that I've been served by my mom a million times. Not my favourite childhood memory, and not what I want for a side. To be fair, I didn't confirm my suspicion, I just opted for the classic rice and potatoes. They were pretty quick to get my meal ready, and it smelled delicious. The first thing I tried was a potato with some piri piri sauce (I'd chosen hot rather than mild). I was disappointed. The sauce was watery in consistency, and really wasn't that spicy. The potatoes were okay but nothing special. The rice had some flavouring but I wasn't that impressed. The chicken though. The chicken was delicious. The flavour went past the seasoning on the skin and that in the hot sauce, right down deep into the meat itself. It was fantastic. I'm very curious to try their chicken wings, as I'm sure they would also be very tasty. All in all, speedy service, delicious chicken, but I still felt disappointed by the accompaniments. A good piri piri is essential to good Portuguese chicken, and without it I can understand why so many reviewers are comparing it to Swiss Chalet. 3.5 stars just for the chicken, but I have to round down based on everything else.

Woohoo! Chicken for dinner again!! Although narrow, the interior is actually quite spacious and accommodates even large groups; with some waiting. Walking in, we only had to wait 15 min; not bad for 8 pm on a Friday night. The menu is short and simple; all I saw was chicken, chicken, chicken and ribs. I went with their 1/2 chicken with roasted potatoes and veggies. When food was served my first thought was that the portion was quite small compared to other Portuguese restaurants (but they were all take out). I had a huge appetite so maybe my hunger was judging the portion. I found the chicken a little dry but the amazing house sauce saved the day! No complaints about the roasted potatoes (they were delicious!) But wish they would top up the veggy a little. I also paired my meal with some Portuguese beer, Super Bock I believe. We also ordered their chicken pasta with rosé sauce to share. It was gooooood! Totally recommend it if BBQ chicken or ribs are not your thing. Forgot to mention, they do serve fresh hot bread to get you ready for the main. I should also note that servers were swift and pleasant. Would go back if I'm in the area.

I've been here a few times getting take out and sitting down sometimes with my company. I must say, this place is a better version of swiss chalet with really good prices and tastier sides. I usually sit down with a group of 4-6 and order the same quarter chicken with fries and rice and it is delicious! The entrance of the restaurant is essentially a grill where you can smell the charcoal and the yummy chicken being made. The service is very quick, decent and likeable. The service is not exceptional but they just get the job done, you order food they give you food end of story. When the food arrives though, it leaves you craving for more and more. The chicken has a nice crispy skin, the fries are amazing and the rice tastes great. The charcoal used to cook the chicken can really be tasted since it adds so much flavour to it. However, the real reason why I keep craving for this chicken has to be their piri-piri sauce. There are two options for the sauce, mild and spicy. The mild version has a nice taste to it but if you want the best flavour opt with the spicier sauce. They come in bottles which you must shake before you use it. The spicy one is not THAT spicy but I can't handle heat that well so i generally just mix the two. The sauce, the chicken, the rice, the potatoes, the fries... Just thinking about it makes me want to go there right now and get some takeout. This place also has very good lunch deals so if you are ever around this area and can't decide what to eat and want a quick lunch or dinner make sure to check this place out. The chicken is great, the sauce is AMAZING and the sides are great. Albeit, not the most decorated and friendliest place but the chicken and sauce itself is worth the visit.

Awesome charcoal grilled Portuguese chicken and ribs. Great spot for good solid food at a reasonable price. Smell the charcoal as you walk into the restaurant! While there are plenty of entrees, our dining companions who were there many times previous advised on the order... we ordered plenty o' chicken and ribs for six people that they put on one big platter to share, plus a side of rice and another side of their yummy roast potatoes with some token vegetables. Food cost after tax before tip (for a lot of food) was about $20/pp. Nice touch was full size scented hand/face wipes after the meal, no miserable little Handi-Wipes here! Unfortunately no draft beer, only bottles (its no biggie though, one doesn't come here to drink alot). Restaurant temperature is warm as its an open grill, as I said, you can smell the charcoal! You may want to call ahead for reservations. I guess its 5 stars... I don't know what they could do much better, other than the draft beer. I didn't check out the washrooms though. ETA - Dropped this to a 4 after the fact because I only visited once... should visit more!

They market themselves as "The best Portuguese piri-piri chicken in Toronto..." I've only eaten five or six so I can't speak for ALL the Portuguese chicken in the city but Churrasco Villa's is the best I've had so this place gets 5 stars for the food! We ordered the grilled tiger shrimp and the double leg chicken dinner. Grilled shrimp don't get any better than this. Really. I ordered rice pilaf and roast potatoes with the chicken. The rice pilaf was OK. The roast potatoes were well-cooked so they were nice and soft and they come with a dill dipping sauce. The chicken was perfect. (How does the Swiss Chalet down the street manage to stay in business??) Anyway, they bring two bottles of piri-piri sauce to the table - one mild and one hot. I find the mild is too mild and the hot is too hot so I used my side plate to mix the two to get it just the way I like it. And not surprisingly, they carry Sumol - the Portuguese version of San Pellegrino. I recommend the passion fruit flavour. Unfortunately, they don't have much in terms of selection for dessert so we passed. The food here gets a 5 but I'm deducting half a point for the outdated website and half a point for the uninspiring digs. Oh, and the little chewy Portuguese candies they give you with the bill are really good!

This place has fantastic chicken and the roasted potatoes are delicious!! BUT the veggies that we get with the family pack, seem like they came from a bag of frozen vegetables that were barely heated. All the staff that we've encountered are rude and act as though waiting on customers is such a bother. My family wont eat here anymore, as it is not an enjoyable environment and the staff are very unpleasant. However, I must admit, the chicken and potatoes are so awesome that we sometimes grab take-out and make our own side of seasoned vegetables or salad at home.

This restaurant turned my idea of the churrasquiera experience upside-down. A double-leg dinner was ordered with a side of roasted potatoes and steamed vegetables. Others at the table opted to go with half chicken dinners with the same sides. Having frequented other churrasquiera restaurants in the past I thought it was custom for the chicken to be on the dry side since the crispy exterior is the selling point. Imagine the surprise when I bit into the double leg dinner which had crispy skin - which was expected and a very juicy interior - which was not. The steamed vegetables lacked salt and the potatoes were slightly on the greasy side - but all of that was made up for when they were dipped into the true star of the dinner: the Piri-Piri sauce. There were two kinds of hot sauce: mild and hot. Again, expecting the sauce to be nothing but salty like other restaurants have taught me to refrain from touching, this sauce was a perfect combination of tanginess and spiciness. I ate the sauce with bread, with potatoes, with steamed vegetables, with chicken - and before I knew it half the bottle was demolished. Yes it was that good that I would buy a bottle home to dip with home-cooked dinners. One tip for the chicken-lovers: from my friends who tried both the double-leg and the half-chicken - the double-leg was the clear winner as the white meat portion of the half chicken suffered from dryness. All in all, this restaurant deserves a return visit when I am feeling particularly hungry for a comforting meaty dinner. Or maybe just when I am Piri-Piri hungry.

This is a Portuguese chicken and rib restaurant. I can't give this more than 3 stars because to me, it is just a slightly-better version of Swiss Chalet. The menu consists largely of quarter chicken dinners, half-chicken dinners, rib dinners, etc. You do however get your choice of two sides (fries, roasted potatoes, rice, or veggies), which is nice, and choice of a mild or spicy dipping sauce. The spicy sauce is VERY spicy! I've only had the chicken but it is always tasty and a nice big portion. The only thing that I don't like is that the steamed veggies seem to just be huge chunks of cauliflower and broccoli, with a few baby carrots. Random. Of course I hate cauliflower so that is probably a large part of my issue. I have been here for both eat-in and take-out. One warning: If you eat in, some seats are very close to the open grill where they grill the chicken and ribs. And even if your seat is not close, the smell from the grill does fill the restaurant, so when you get home, you WILL smell slightly like burnt chicken. Just an FYI. I also find it to be a little warm in there in summer.

I definitely agree with the other comments about the food being not that great. I think the "hardwood charcoal" taste to the chicken is what makes it "good", in any case, I have been here four times, and I have finally given up on it completely. I will never go here again. My neighbour raved about it and she is usually quite on par about her reviews. My biggest complaint is the customer service; it is about a -1/10. I don't know where they get these kids running the front cash, but they are on their phones texting, they don't seem to care one bit if people are waiting. They also dress and look like they just rolled out of bed, smoked a joint, hadn't showered for a few days, and went into work. I also agree with the comment about the veggies being overcooked. Apart from the chicken which, in my opinion, is about a 6/10, everything else isn't very good. The last time I went, I ordered their homemade strudel. I strongly feel that the strength of a restaurant is in anything they do homemade. What a disappointment. First of all, they keep it in a fridge, so its not even fresh, so it must not be very popular. Second, it tastes like someone accidentally tripped and poured the whole bottle of cinnamon in it. The pastry itself is good, but the fruit filling + cinnamon is just way too much cinnamon for me. I don't understand the hype. I think the restaurant could be much better if they trained their staff better and carried a little more professionalism or warmth. There is a picture of Gordon Ramsay in the front. I don't know what that's about but Churrasco, you need to pull your socks up. Gordon would be disappointed in where you've gone since his last visit.

Amazing. Quality I had the pleasure of ordering the Beef ribs. Most restaurants interpret charring as burning the meat till it's crispy. The ribs I received were slightly charred and actually added a nice texture and flavour to the meat. The barbeque sauce was also equally as delectable as it wasn't overly sweet but just enough for taste. My most pleasant surprise came in the form of the 2 sides I ordered, salad and steamed vegetables. I was happy to see actual fresh vegetables that were cut in house and not out of a frozen bag. Vegetables that come out of a bag are definitely one of my pet peeves and I believe they have no place in a restaurant. This small touch, is what cemented the quality of the restaurant to me. On my way out I had to compliment the chefs because of the attention to detail that is sorely lacking amongst other restaurants. If you are in the area and want quality, this is the place to go.

This is my Go-To restaurant. Whenever I need the can't miss place, it has to be here. The menu isn't extensive and it's a bit too cozy in certain spots in the restaurant, and on the rare occasion, the service isn't 100%, but this place is great. Wonderful fresh cut fries, I double that order whenever I can. Stay away from the mixed vegetables and get the rapini instead, it's a $4 charge, but way better than those awful vegetables. But that's it, otherwise it's an awesome place.

We ordered pork ribs and chicken wings. The ribs were smaller than I expected, but the wings were delicious. For the price we paid I expected better quality of ribs and more food. Other authentic Portuguese items on the menu are worth checking out, but I probably wouldn't come back, unless I'm feeling really lazy. For instance, Wylie's Pub at 1234 Yonge St. offers much better value for your money and they have a $13 ribs+wings combo every day, as well as delicious Thai food.

They're closed right now cause of the construction on Eg which kind of sucks. Churassco Villa is one of my favorite places to eat. Hope they open soon.

Okay, here it goes.. As a lover of BBQ chicken, this location compared to it's sisters and competitors is a clear winner. People talk about Nando's, but they don't come close in quality. Chicken is crispy and tender, sides are good. I love that open flame grille atmosphere. I just wish the piri-piri was a bit more spicy.. haha Recommendation : BBQ Sardinha's Information before you go: no parking at the front of the restaurant, so you will have to look for a Green P (just a 5min walk), The seating is tightly spaced & there is an open flame grille, so be cautious of what you wear.

I've worked around this area for years and have always put off going to this restaurant because it really doesn't look like much from the outside. The sign is dated and the front looks a bit grotto-ish. I was really dubious about how good the food would be. I really regret it now. I wish I had found this place sooner. The chicken is DELICIOUS. I usually get the wrap (which is GREAT), and it comes with two sides. The fries are amazing (thin, not the usually crappy fries) and the salad is really, really tasty. The sandwich is similar to the wrap, but comes in a yummy bun. You get plenty of food with your order - I always leave full. The best part is that it's really decently priced. A favourite - so glad that I found this place.

I know it sounds gross, but I LOVE their homemade sauce (which is mostly margarine). Dip it with bread. Dip it with meat. Dip it on anything edible. It is one of the few places in town that I have found so far that roast chicken and meat on charcoal... the flavour is outstanding! Everything off the grill taste great if you like real BBQ flavour. The staff is friendly. Space is a bit tight, so you might want to arrive early if you are expecting a crowd larger than 4. This is the go-to-place when I want BBQ meat at a reasonable price.

I found this restaurant a few years ago and loved it. It was closed for a while and recently I was able to visit again. Food taste great and they have many options.

There really is only one reason why this place isn't getting 5 stars from me and it was the service. Having said that, if I could, I'd go four and a half stars as it really wasn't her fault as the place was jammed full, plus a constant line-up of "take-outers". The chicken was great which begs the question...what are you doing in the swiss chalet across the street???

Each time I go to Toronto, I try to make time to dine at Churrasco Villa...usually dine-in but one summer evening a few years ago, I picked up a whole chicken and some sides and met up with my sister and her friend for a picnic dinner on Toronto Island. I usually have one or two pieces of chicken leg and the flavour from the grill is amazing--I normally don't even add more sauce at the table. The rice is a favourite side and the fire-grilled vegetables is a lovely dish as well. On my most recent visit, I had room for dessert and so we ordered a pasteis de nata each which will be included in our order for all future visits! The custard was light and not too sweet and the size is quite manageable no matter how much chicken you've eaten...a nice taste of sweetness to round out the meal. I wish I could rate this as 4.5 stars...I had to knock off one star because even though it's a sure-repeat for me, the service our group received a few weeks ago was odd. The server appeared to be dissatisfied with the amount of food that we ordered and he barely stood at our table long enough to cover off the essential tasks involved (it was not a particularly busy time). One of our party was a 5-yr old--what did he expect? It may have been an off-night--who knows but it was noticeable enough to affect the evening.

We went on a Friday a little after 5:30pm and there was plenty of space. Previous Yelp reviews all made it seem amazing, so I had high hopes! I ordered the Churrasco grilled chicken penne pasta with rose sauce and they ordered the half chicken meal with rice and the seasonal vegetables. The pasta sauce was very thick and creamy and their portion size was large. The chicken wasn't that flavourful and the cuts were rather small. The half chicken meal was apparently flavourful, but dry and the rice and vegetable sides were okay, but nothing too special. Service was okay, nothing extraordinary, but I was a little surprised to find the environment of the restaurant rather loud, both from other customers but also the open grill/kitchen environment. Overall, nothing too special, so don't think I'll be back soon.