Our History
Welcome to St. Matthew’s BBQ, where exceptional quality timely service and authentic Portuguese cuisine are not only our jobs but our way of life. In 1994, Antonio Pinto and Maria Pinto opened up St. Matthew’s BBQ on these very principles.
Utilizing recipes that were passed down from generation to generation, Maria e Antonio started serving the community dishes that are made with unparalleled quality & attention to detail.
Specializing in authentic “Transmontano” cuisine as Bacalhau, Dobrada, Feijoada, Caldo and Churrasco, St. Matthews has maintained its place as a vivid member of the Rogers Road Community.
Over the years, these recipes, traditions and values have been passed down to their son and daughter-in-law Ricardo and Catarina, who are managing St. Matthews following same principles.
MISSION
Exceptional quality timely service and authentic Portuguese cuisine are not only our jobs but our way of life.
VISION
Specializing in authentic “Transmontano” cuisine, St. Matthews has maintained its place as a vivid member of the Rogers Road Community.
VALUES
Utilizing recipes that were passed down from generation to generation, St. Matthews serves the community dishes that are made with unparalleled quality & attention to detail.
The Best BBQ Chicken in Toronto 2018
The Best BBQ Chicken in Toronto 2017
our purpose
SERVICE EXCELLENCE
That our food meets the highest standards of quality, freshness and traditional Portuguese style of cooking. To consistently provide our customers with impeccable service by demonstrating graciousness, efficiency, knowledge, warmth, professionalism and integrity in our work.
To have every customer who comes through our doors leave impressed by St. Matthew’s and excited to come back again.
CATARINA ROBALO
I have always had a passion for cooking!
My mother is a chef and the sounds and smells from a bustling kitchen are engraved in my memory, whether it was the warmth and comfort from my mother’s intoxicating smell of fresh baked bread in the morning, or the sizzling sounds of sharp onion and garlic hitting a hot pan of olive oil.
I think that one of the reasons why I first fell in love with cooking was that food is the universal language of love. Everyone loves a delicious plate of food! The kitchen is my happy place; it’s where I get to create dishes that take me back to my childhood.
I feel incredibly blessed to be in a position where I am able to share my passion with customers and watch as they enjoy our variety of food.
RICARDO PINTO
St. Matthews BBQ is as much a part of me as my black hair, green eyes and beating heart!
From a very young age my parents always instilled in me these simple yet fundamental concepts: respect the customers, always treat your team well, conflict management and nothing comes easy without hard work.
Using these concepts, I was able to witness my parents build St. Matthews BBQ into an avid member of the Rogers Road community. I want to honor my parent’s legacy and honor their hard work by working hard and continually moving the business forward.
I look forward to what the future has in store for St Matthew’s BBQ Chicken.
by