First, when we ordered food and water, and the waiter forgot to bring water. Then, it took them forever to cook what we've ordered (main dish with grilled fish), even though there were very few other customers. And finally, the food wasn't delicious to say the least.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
Dean Rokos
Food tastes great. Service and value of your money is excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jeff Ekubor
Fantastic Portuguese restaurant in Vaughan. We ordered for a team lunch and the food was amazing! Everyone loved it and wants to do it again!
Returned after 7 years - still the best Portuguese dishes I eat are right here. Will always go here to satisfy the craving.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jp Hernandez
I have to bring my family here. Amazing food and service. I also got the Luso water in a glass bottle too which I thought was a great touch to my lunch. I got the half chicken bbq with potatoes and spicy sauce on top. It was top notch also the salad was fresh and tasted great! Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kat P.
My expectations were not met.
Chicken was too dry( not from the picture, cotlette was ok) Bacalhau too salty Latte barely warm🥲
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salads, Fried Baculhau with Chips, Quarter Chicken Dinner
Joe Trinidad
This is a great little spot. The hot sauce is amazing, the chicken is amazing and the staff are friendly.
If you want a home cooked style meal, this place will not disappoint.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lara
Literally the best chicken rice and potatoes I’ve ever had in my entire life.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mar V
Galina’s BBQ Chicken is a hidden gem for anyone craving authentic Portuguese cuisine. The moment you walk in, the smell of BBQ chicken and fragrant spices sets the tone for an unforgettable meal. Their signature BBQ chicken is perfectly marinated, juicy on the inside with a smoky, crispy skin that keeps you coming back for more.
Beyond the chicken, the sides—especially the rice, roasted potatoes, and fresh salad—complement the main dishes beautifully. Every plate is served with care, and the flavors are bold but balanced, true to traditional Portuguese home cooking.
The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the staff treat you like family. Whether you're dining in or taking out, Galina’s delivers on quality, taste, and authenticity. A must-visit for fans of Portuguese cuisine!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: BBQ Chicken, Rotisserie Chicken, Bitoque with Home Fries and Egg, Seafood Rice, Whole Chicken
Best in quality and quantity when it comes to Portuguese chicken. Delicious grilled chicken with mouth watering sauce. Highly recommend. Chicken is also very meaty.
Amazing food every time we go there! Authentic Portuguese! You’re not gonna be able to get a full meal that taste this good at a cheaper price in the city of Vaughan! The mother who runs the show is so friendly and hardworking!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: BBQ Chicken, Rotisserie Chicken, Bitoque with Home Fries and Egg, Seafood Rice, Whole Chicken, Olives, Roasted Short Ribs, Kabob Dinner, Roasted Grouper, Vegetable Medley, Steak Sandwich, Salads, 1 2 Chicken Dinner, Fried Baculhau with Chips, Mussel Appetizer, Baculhau with Potatoes in Cream Sauce, Quarter Chicken Dinner
Pat Vieira
Great food:)
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Richard Israilov
Ordered a rotisserie chicken with a side of potatoes and veggie for take out. The chicken was extremely dry and did not taste fresh I was very disappointed. Potatoes were cooked very well and delicious, vegetables were bland and over cooked. Paid $53.05 for this order not to mention size of chicken was very small.
First, when we ordered food and water, and the waiter forgot to bring water. Then, it took them forever to cook what we've ordered (main dish with grilled fish), even though there were very few other customers. And finally, the food wasn't delicious to say the least.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
Food tastes great. Service and value of your money is excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fantastic Portuguese restaurant in Vaughan. We ordered for a team lunch and the food was amazing! Everyone loved it and wants to do it again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: BBQ Chicken, Vegetable Medley, Steak Sandwich, Salads, 1 2 Chicken Dinner
Returned after 7 years - still the best Portuguese dishes I eat are right here. Will always go here to satisfy the craving.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I have to bring my family here. Amazing food and service. I also got the Luso water in a glass bottle too which I thought was a great touch to my lunch. I got the half chicken bbq with potatoes and spicy sauce on top. It was top notch also the salad was fresh and tasted great! Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My expectations were not met.
Chicken was too dry( not from the picture, cotlette was ok)
Bacalhau too salty
Latte barely warm🥲
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salads, Fried Baculhau with Chips, Quarter Chicken Dinner
This is a great little spot. The hot sauce is amazing, the chicken is amazing and the staff are friendly.
If you want a home cooked style meal, this place will not disappoint.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Literally the best chicken rice and potatoes I’ve ever had in my entire life.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Galina’s BBQ Chicken is a hidden gem for anyone craving authentic Portuguese cuisine. The moment you walk in, the smell of BBQ chicken and fragrant spices sets the tone for an unforgettable meal. Their signature BBQ chicken is perfectly marinated, juicy on the inside with a smoky, crispy skin that keeps you coming back for more.
Beyond the chicken, the sides—especially the rice, roasted potatoes, and fresh salad—complement the main dishes beautifully. Every plate is served with care, and the flavors are bold but balanced, true to traditional Portuguese home cooking.
The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the staff treat you like family. Whether you're dining in or taking out, Galina’s delivers on quality, taste, and authenticity. A must-visit for fans of Portuguese cuisine!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: BBQ Chicken, Rotisserie Chicken, Bitoque with Home Fries and Egg, Seafood Rice, Whole Chicken
Friendly staff , great food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Best in quality and quantity when it comes to Portuguese chicken.
Delicious grilled chicken with mouth watering sauce. Highly recommend. Chicken is also very meaty.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: BBQ Chicken
Always a quality meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: BBQ Chicken, Rotisserie Chicken
Amazing food every time we go there! Authentic Portuguese!
You’re not gonna be able to get a full meal that taste this good at a cheaper price in the city of Vaughan! The mother who runs the show is so friendly and hardworking!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: BBQ Chicken, Rotisserie Chicken, Bitoque with Home Fries and Egg, Seafood Rice, Whole Chicken, Olives, Roasted Short Ribs, Kabob Dinner, Roasted Grouper, Vegetable Medley, Steak Sandwich, Salads, 1 2 Chicken Dinner, Fried Baculhau with Chips, Mussel Appetizer, Baculhau with Potatoes in Cream Sauce, Quarter Chicken Dinner
Great food:)
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ordered a rotisserie chicken with a side of potatoes and veggie for take out. The chicken was extremely dry and did not taste fresh I was very disappointed. Potatoes were cooked very well and delicious, vegetables were bland and over cooked. Paid $53.05 for this order not to mention size of chicken was very small.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
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