Piri Piri Grill Closing 2025: A Long-Time Junction Triangle Favourite Says Goodbye
The Junction Triangle is losing a long-time favourite. Piri Piri Grill, the Portuguese-inspired spot on Dupont that’s been around since 1998, has officially closed as of November 2025. For a lot of locals, it was the kind of place you grew up with—weeknight dinners, family birthdays, and plates of piri-piri chicken that never missed.
A Neighbourhood Staple Wraps Up
Piri Piri Grill spent more than two decades serving the community out of its home at 1444 Dupont Street. Over the years, it became one of those reliable “let’s just go here” places that everyone knew.
When the team confirmed the closure this month, they thanked guests for all the years of support. It didn’t take long for regulars to share their favourite memories, from big family meals to casual after-work dinners.
2025 Brought a Lot of Change
If you visited earlier this year, you might’ve noticed something was shifting. There were short periods where the restaurant paused service for renovations, and staff hinted that updates were coming.
By fall, owner Agnelo Da Costa confirmed what many suspected—the original Piri Piri Grill was winding down. Renovations picked up soon after, and the space is now officially closed as the team works on the next chapter.
What Happens After Piri Piri Grill Closing 2025
The good news? The space isn’t staying dark for long. A completely new restaurant is scheduled to open in January 2026, taking over the same location.
The owners haven’t shared the name or menu yet, but they’ve teased that it’s a fresh direction meant to match how the neighbourhood is evolving. With the Junction Triangle getting busier every year, people are already curious about what’s coming.
What It Means for the Area
Losing a 25-year-old spot always feels big—especially in a neighbourhood that’s changed as fast as the Junction Triangle. Piri Piri Grill was part of the area’s food identity, and its closure definitely marks the end of an era.
At the same time, the promise of a new concept in early 2026 has people talking. The neighbourhood has been buzzing with new restaurants, bakeries, and cafes lately, and this opening will likely be another one to watch.
After years of serving the community, Piri Piri Grill has officially closed its chapter in 2025. But the space is already gearing up for a fresh start in January 2026.
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