Corner unit
Found it to be a Takeaway spot with a comfortable cosy fundamental dining room. The owner I believe it's Steve is a traditionalist in Portuguese food
Decor is delightful
Food is classic European with great value.
Service is simple. Location is a bit remote but having a couple of bottles of wine no rush to leave
Coolest thing, Japanese tabletop charcoal fired grill (winter hand warmer as well)
Mike Tazzeo
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August 19, 2024
This is my first one star review, I feel bad doing it…but I must be honest. We planned a nice dinner with our sons, and decided on Toma La. The Rymal road restaurant is closer, but I saw the the Upper James location had better ratings, so I ordered from there through Skip the Dishes. Oops.
I ordered 2 separate chicken dinners, with 2 sides each, and a 6 pack of natas. I got a phone call saying they didn’t have natas or French fries and to call and cancel.
I had my two sons try to help me cancel the order, but before we were could figure it out, the food (or half of it arrived). One chicken, 3 sides, no French fries, no second chicken, no natas.
Instead of enjoying our family dinner, I found myself calling Toma La and talking to a young girl, Lovua (sic) telling me it was my fault and I made a mistake and should’ve cancelled my order. I asked to speak to someone who could help me out, but she said the answer would be the same.
The only retribution offered was to come in and get a free chicken…the cost of gas to get there. I asked about my dessert and loss of money, but I was informed it was a skip the dishes problem and to call them and figure it out.
Be careful where, and how you order.
Damien Ferreira
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January 16, 2025
So incredibly delicious.
I just wish we had a place like this where I live.
Real Portuguese food.
Andre Allen
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December 22, 2024
I highly recommend the chicken here. My wife and I came here on a Sunday afternoon. Service was good. Waitress was nice. Would come here again!
Max Mauler
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December 12, 2019
Always heard good thing about the place, finally got to experience it for myself. Everything was grilled to perfect! The menu board was not easy to read but the staff were very helpful and friendly. I had one of the Specials(so not on the menu) which was a porkchop and rib dinner, definitely check out the specials board. Food was great, atmosphere was good and the smell when you walk in is mouthwatering. If nothing else try the dessert cups! I had an oreo dessert that was amazing and fitting to a great flame grilled meal.
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Corner unit Found it to be a Takeaway spot with a comfortable cosy fundamental dining room. The owner I believe it's Steve is a traditionalist in Portuguese food Decor is delightful Food is classic European with great value. Service is simple. Location is a bit remote but having a couple of bottles of wine no rush to leave Coolest thing, Japanese tabletop charcoal fired grill (winter hand warmer as well)
This is my first one star review, I feel bad doing it…but I must be honest. We planned a nice dinner with our sons, and decided on Toma La. The Rymal road restaurant is closer, but I saw the the Upper James location had better ratings, so I ordered from there through Skip the Dishes. Oops. I ordered 2 separate chicken dinners, with 2 sides each, and a 6 pack of natas. I got a phone call saying they didn’t have natas or French fries and to call and cancel. I had my two sons try to help me cancel the order, but before we were could figure it out, the food (or half of it arrived). One chicken, 3 sides, no French fries, no second chicken, no natas. Instead of enjoying our family dinner, I found myself calling Toma La and talking to a young girl, Lovua (sic) telling me it was my fault and I made a mistake and should’ve cancelled my order. I asked to speak to someone who could help me out, but she said the answer would be the same. The only retribution offered was to come in and get a free chicken…the cost of gas to get there. I asked about my dessert and loss of money, but I was informed it was a skip the dishes problem and to call them and figure it out. Be careful where, and how you order.
So incredibly delicious. I just wish we had a place like this where I live. Real Portuguese food.
I highly recommend the chicken here. My wife and I came here on a Sunday afternoon. Service was good. Waitress was nice. Would come here again!
Always heard good thing about the place, finally got to experience it for myself. Everything was grilled to perfect! The menu board was not easy to read but the staff were very helpful and friendly. I had one of the Specials(so not on the menu) which was a porkchop and rib dinner, definitely check out the specials board. Food was great, atmosphere was good and the smell when you walk in is mouthwatering. If nothing else try the dessert cups! I had an oreo dessert that was amazing and fitting to a great flame grilled meal.