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Best Portuguese Piri-Piri Chicken
in Toronto

A cornerstone of Toronto’s food identity. Portuguese piri-piri chicken (frango assado) is defined by its charcoal-grilled, butterfly-cut preparation, resulting in a smoky, charred exterior and juicy interior. The soul of the dish lies in the piri-piri sauce—a fiery, citrusy, garlic-heavy concoction made from African bird's eye chilies. Traditionally served with Parisienne potatoes (crispy, round roasted potatoes) and fluffy rice, it is the city's ultimate family-style comfort meal.

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A cornerstone of Toronto’s food identity. Portuguese piri-piri chicken (frango assado) is defined by its charcoal-grilled, butterfly-cut preparation, resulting in a smoky, charred exterior and juicy interior. The soul of the dish lies in the piri-piri sauce—a fiery, citrusy, garlic-heavy concoction made from African bird's eye chilies. Traditionally served with Parisienne potatoes (crispy, round roasted potatoes) and fluffy rice, it is the city's ultimate family-style comfort meal.

Ranked Portuguese Piri-Piri Chicken stops in Toronto

Churrasqueira Martins

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Bairrada Churrasqueira

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Go: Summer evening.

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Bairradino Churrasqueira

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Go: Lunch.

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Mercado Negro

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Go: Weekend dinner.

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Churrasco St. Lawrence

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Go: 11:30 AM before the market rush.

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Chiado

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Go: Formal dinner.

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Via Norte

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Go: Evening.

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Best Portuguese Chicken

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Go: Lunch takeout.

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Sardinha Churrasqueira

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Go: Dinner.

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Cantinho Churrasqueira

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Go: Lunch.

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Tavora Foods

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Go: 12:00 PM.

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Nova Era Bakery

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Go: Morning.

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Caldense Bakery

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Go: Lunch.

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Portuguese Chicken Guys

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Go: Lunch.

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O Bairradino

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Go: Lunch.

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Churrasqueira Costa do Sol

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Go: Weekend dinner.

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Bernardo's Churrasqueira

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Go: Lunch.

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Frango's

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Go: Evening takeout.

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Churrasco Villa

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Go: Lunch.

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Piri Piri

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