Chiado Restaurant Review

Look, everyone writes rave reviews about this place but do you understand that IT IS TRULY AMAZING? The warm but sophisticated old world charm of the decor is subterfuge. The staff is enthusiastically amicable without being ingratiating so when the selections start to appear at your table you realize that every item has been hand selected for quality and freshness. Then you begin to understand that this restaurant is the culmination of a Executive Chef, Manny Vilela who is at the pinnacle of his profession & Albino Silva, a restaurateur with a beautiful soul.
Truth be told, today I celebrated my 71st birthday with a meal from heaven. Thank you Chiado & Kudos

Great Seafood Restaurant, Amazing service, decent price. would definitely recommend visiting this place.

Went for Winterlicious and it was delicious. Would recommend the skate fish! Service was spectacular as well.

Amazing food and amazing ambiance, great for a date night or a special occasion.

Service here is excellent, from the coat check at the beginning, straight to the end of the meal.

We had the dourada and the skate, both of which were excellent. The servers recommended good wines to go with the fish and at $8 for a healthy pour, they were a good value.

Highly recommended for an upscale, nicer night out.

Everything was top notch. Ignore all the sub 4 star reviews. It's great. The food was the best part. A true 5 star experience. Thank-you for the lovely dinner.

Got a gift card from one of my clients some months back, and my girlfriend was flying out. I wanted something different for a change of pace and we kind of just settled on here.

Although, immediately after looking at the menu, they did something that caught my attention. " Catch of the day" a large plate was carried out with a variety of different fresh fish. They would make you something special that was not on the menu.

Service was timely, impeccable, and everyone seemed to move as a team.

We decided going there to celebrate a birthday. The place is very well decorated and with great charm. The staff was very warm and inviting, and the food was prepared to perfection. We can't stop praising the whole experience. Thanks to the staff and the chef for making us welcome. Can't wait to go again.

Wonderful dinner! Welcoming ambience, super delicious food, great selection of wine, very attentive service! 5 stars place! Highly recommended this restaurant. Very much impressed!

Simply fantastic. Top quality from start to finish. Easily the best seafood spot in Toronto. Quaint and understated restaurant but the selection of plates is intoxicating. Knowledgeable waiters and efficient staff. Valet service is nice. Bottom line, a must-go to place in Toronto. Will be returning very soon...

The great food experience is only made possible when coupled with great service. At Chiado, they nail it. The food and service is on another level and the prices are in line with a restaurant of this calibre. You can spend way more for way less in Toronto these days.

Nice place, the decor was fine nothing super-special. Food was fine again nothing super special for the price that your paying. Service was fine; there was no wow factor. Nice enough place but wouldn't go back. Found it quite pricey for what you get.

Celebrated my mom's birthday here and had a fantastic experience. I loved their paintings! The restaurant felt authentically Portuguese.

The wines were tremendous, our waiter was awesome and fun. The main entries were delicious, the seafood were cooked correctly and their sauces were really good. The chef sent us complimentary housemade cow cheese slices with balsamic and honey which was incredibly soft and easily the best cow cheese I've ever eaten! I can still taste it.

I hated the appetizers - this place needs to include some family style shareable apps. The ones we ordered "for the table" after consulting with the waiter were not appropriately portioned and none were really shareable.

The grilled squid was bitter and had too much char in some pieces making it inedible for me and my aunt. The sardines were fine and the mussels in white wine was just okay (I've had better). All in all, the apps tasted like they were cooked by an amateur and the entries and wines saved the day.

I will be back but will not recommend Chiado for big groups. They don't really have anything that can be shared by families and they are going to lose a lot of business with this strategy.

This restaurant remains my favourite year after year. We have been going since the 90s and still go on a regular basis. The food is Portuguese and being a Portuguese restaurant - the menu is sea food focused with the fish sourced from Portugal. The desert list contains Molotov - a desert my husband's mother whose family hailed from Porto used to make for our daughters. Favourite dishes include lobster risotto when on the menu, grilled bacalhau, accorda de mariscos. Their wine collection is unique because they are able to source directly from Portugal and have an impressive list. The owner Albino or any of the waiters will be able to guide you through. A beautiful place.

It was my first visit. The staff was attentive and knowledgeable. The grilled squid, goat cheese, and chocolate mousse were delicious. However, the quail was incredibly dry and the molotof was too sweet for our taste.

Was expecting better. Don t get me wrong, it was still good and everything was super fresh but i wouldn t go out of my way to eat there again.

Amazing place. Really amazing. Awesome atmosphere. The food is delicious. The service is good.

I came here for the Winterlicious lunch service and the service was excellent, from coat check to exit. We were first served bread and olive oil as an appetizer, and the quality of all three were excellent. Then we were served our main courses: pan seared skate fish and squid. The pan sear skate fish was delicious, but the squid was average, with a bit of a rubbery texture and so-so taste. I'd pass on the squid to be honest. Desserts were good, but not great. My frosting topping on the rum cake was hard and that only happens if a pastry has been sitting a long time. Overall, I would rate the food 3.5 and the service a solid 5. Just for this price range, I would expect fresh desserts that haven't sat out.

Probably the best presentation of fish I have seen in a Toronto restaurant. The staff was super professional, courteous and knew their fish! Make sure to have the lobster risotto. To die for.

Absolutely phenomenal service and food. Highly recommend it.

Went to Seattle many years ago for a family function and was so impressed with everything from the bread to the steak to of course the seafood. I can see that nothing has changed with this fantastic Portuguese restaurant. Will be back very soon!

Divine seafood, incredible wines, a gourmet menu, impeccable service, and a refined ambience make this unique restaurant absolutely one of the best places to eat in Toronto. Easily one of the best places to eat in North America, with a taste and style you'll find nowhere else.

Very good food and great service. Went with my partner for lunch during Winterlicious.
Beautiful ambience, great quality of service from all the front of the house staff.
Toronto has a lot of good food places - but this is truely one of those gems that you shy at least once

Excellent service and the quality of the food is outstanding. The only negative is the price. $20 wine is $60 and although the food is delicious, it's simple well done dishes. Would be a total hit if not for the extreme markup on every item.

I have been wanting to visit this restaurant for ages and finally got the opportunity. I am so upset I never made it sooner. The service was spectacular and the food was equally amazing. I had the duck that was perfectly cooked and melted in my mouth. I am writing this review and salivating. Now I have to clean drool off my shirt. I'll be back!!

Their white chocolate coconut pie dessert is like eating a cloud! So great!

Had the Squid Entree and the lobster risotto. Everything was pretty good and they kept me filled up with olives and goats cheese aperitifs. Only thing I wasn't a fan of is the imported water. Seriously water is water and I don't need a carbon footprint the size of the iron giants on it.

A seafood lovers dream!! Exceptional service and an outstanding meal.

Best quality Portuguese restaurant in town! High quality food and service is simply the best!

The ambience, food, and service, were exceptional. We'll definitely be back for yet another special occasion.

Seafood isn't that fresh. Good thing is they didn't use too much salt and msg. The squids were very good.

not too many flavor or spice. too mild for me
Crunchy cracker and white wine are good through. Dessert is not my thing at all.

You can buy the same simple food at any Portuguese take out place at a fraction of the price? Portuguese food is simple not expensive to make...it s the flavor...not the price!
atmosphere looks expensive to charge more for the food!

Portuguese fine dining at it's greatest. Specializing in seafood, this place is a must try for any foodies!

Delicious food and excellent service!!! They waiters are very friendly and knowledgeable.

I never been to a Portuguese restaurant and wanted to try it. We went in a group of 10, each one had a different dish and everything looked delicious. I had fish with risotto and it was one of the best fish I ever tried. Sobremesa was amazing as well.

Everything was perfect from the service at the door to the food and wine. Everyone in our group could not comment enough on how great the food was, I have experienced many 5 star restaurants and this was superb! Everyone agreed it was the best seafood that they have ever had and presentation was perfect! Well done and thank you for the great experience!

Excellent service, very traditional dining experience. Food was fresh, hot and delicious. Great experience for a winterlicious skeptic.

My friends and I went here for summerlicious. The dishes were underwhelming. The service was good though

Winterlicious courses, skate fish and squid, shrimp soup and cod, ginger bread and white chocolate lemon cake.

Excellent service, good food not great but well done. Wonderful decor.

Upscale Portuguese restaurant in the heart of the Portuguese village. Food was delicious and authentic, service was impeccable.

Definitely the Best portuguese restaurant and one among the best in Toronto. Amazing food and service

An interesting place. The food is quite good. I always prefer good quality of wine. & This place serves the best. The staff are professional. The service is quite extraordinary.

Remarkable service and amazing food (great choice of daily offerings) in a lovely atmosphere, what more would anyone want in a restaurant.

Excellent food!!! Wide range of imported fresh fish.

Wonderful experience. Very pleasant interior. The staff is polite, professional, warm but not over bearing. The waiter's knowledge of the menu and the presentation of the catch of the day was well done. The appetizers were nicely presented. The creme brulee was excellent (a big fan). The selection of Portuguese wines and fortified wines were excellent. Free parking after 630 pm on the college Street right out front, made it even sweeter.
A must.

Summerlicious gave me the chance to try it out. Flavour is ok for the normal price and service is great!

Service and food was great but when we first walked in the host did not exchange any eye contact or words for a while. It was very very strange and thus didn't feel welcomed. I wouldn't go back.

If you want good fish it is a place to go. But expect to pay well. It's on the pricier side.

Great restaurant, impeccable service. Wine list pricing is slightly high for what you get.

Never had such a good grilled octopus. One of my favorite restaurants in Toronto

This restaurant deserves 6 stars! Fabulous meals and excellent wines. A terrific place for special occasions.

What a gastronomic dining experience. Spicy, substantial meals with excellent wines and unparalleled service.

Great dining experience overall. Service is prompt but not in your face. You have to get reservations as it gets really busy at lunch time. Great selection of wines as well.

Phenomenal food and amazing staff. We went there for a family dinner and had such a wonderful time. The atmosphere is very cozy and very intimate. I would recommend to at least check it out once. We ordered chef's special of the day which was assortment of three different fish dishes, and we also ordered fish stew. Both of which were just superb, and by the end of the meal, left all of us very full. Staff was super attentive and friendly, they made sure everything was up to par, and provided excellent recommendations. If you are looking for a nice restaurant, I highly recommend checking this place out.

Great spot with very delicious sea food options. I am very picky about seafood but this place excellent.

I love goat cheese so I was really happy about this! Overall, the service was very professional and attentive. Lastly, we both decided to go for dessert. I ordered a poached pear while my girlfriend got the creme brulee. I really liked the cook of the pear and the flavours of cinnamon and saffron that it had.

Excellent seafood restaurant; never have a less than perfect meal.

This place is exceptional!!! The food is amazing the service is awesome and the restaurant is gorerous!!! So this is must to try when visiting dirty Toronto !!

We have been to Chiado several times over the last decade and have always found the food and service to be top notch. We were visiting from Chicago and although the service was great the meal pacing was off and monk fish entree was ruined by being smothered in a mustard flavored sauce. We were very surprised that they brought the main courses almost immediately after we finished our starters and this is unacceptable for a restaurant of this quality. That said, the giant prawns appetizer and wine were wonderful. I hope to return in the near future but will now be careful to instruct staff on how to pace the meal and specifics of fish preparation.

I came here for winterlicious last year and everything they did blew me away. Highly recommend.

Fine dining at its best. Lovely attention to detail they have social distancing of tables. Great wine by the glass & we started with grilled eggplant portobello mushrooms quince delicious. I had the grilled octopus amazing so tender. I had the chocolate mouse cake with sponge toffee inside heavenly. Every one enjoyed their food & service top notch.

Delightful staff and an unforgettable dining experience!

Absolutely amazing! Our winterlicious dinner here was one of the best meals I have had in Toronto. The grilled squid was simply but perfectly prepared. The duck confit was rich, flavourful, and well balanced the crispy skin was a perfect counterpoint to the lux meat. The molotof (Portuguese meringue) dessert was light and luscious, and had a great texture and flavour profile (can be prepared dairy free). Service was prompt and friendly. Would highly recommend!

Very Delicious. Next level of taste. Very affordable. Righly recommond.

Atmosphere and service was great! But the food was way too overpriced! $40-50 for a main course is way too high and the food was not exceptional nor memorable for the price range they demand! I have had lovely and memorable experiences in other restaurants which are more reasonable and the food is memorable. Disappointed and does not meet expectations.

After an epic fail following trip advisors top rated listings. (I think due to the fact the reviews are bloated by pretentious millenials that have never cooked a quality meal themselves) found this gem outside little Italy.
Extravagant wine selection. Authentic service. Out of this world eats.
After 5 days visiting Toronto was overjoyed to experience Portugal in Toronto.
Highly recommended the daily fish specials!

Absolutely delicious. Fabulous service, nice cozy, upscale atmosphere without being pretentious and really excellent food. What more could you ask for? The grilled octopus was totally incredible, the fish stew was great and the mushroom-crusted Alaskan was fantastic. Dessert was great too. Loved all of it, if you like seafood this place is a must-go!

Winterlicious food menu was delicious. My wife and I loved every part of the meal! The best thing was the service, never had such great service at a restaurant before..it makes all the difference