Sardi’s Pollo A La Brasa, founded in 2008 by cousins Phil E. Sardelis and Phil G. Sardelis from Montgomery County, has recently announced plans to expand with five new locations in Maryland. As we reported back in January, one of the upcoming restaurants will be in Rockville and Sardi’s has recently received its permit to begin construction.
The upcoming restaurant will be located at 5290 Randolph Rd in Loehmann’s Plaza (Rockville/N. Bethesda). It will be taking over the space that was most recently occupied by Toosso Pakistani Kitchen for nearly three years and the longtime home of Boston Market before that. An exact opening date is not yet available, but Sardi’s has additional Montgomery County locations in Gaithersburg, Olney, and Takoma Park.
Despite their Greek roots, the cousins shared a deep appreciation for Peruvian cuisine and envisioned a warm space where families could come together to savor fresh, authentic dishes. The first Sardi’s Pollo A La Brasa opened its doors in Beltsville, Maryland (Prince George’s County) during the summer of 2008 and quickly gained fame for its “pollo a la brasa,” a blackened rotisserie chicken that hails from Lima, Peru, dating back to the 1950s. To ensure the utmost authenticity, the founders even traveled to Peru to recruit skilled chefs.
Since its launch, Sardi’s has seen remarkable growth, now delighting millions of customers each year across multiple locations in Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. The restaurant prides itself on utilizing fresh, local ingredients and adhering to traditional Peruvian recipes for its dishes and sauces. Additionally, Sardi’s commitment to community engagement is evident through initiatives like the Sardi’s Scholarship, established in honor of co-founder Phil G. Sardelis.