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)
Ricardo Esteves
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June 23, 2025
This is the beast meal for 2 money can buy! Delicious and flavourful Portuguese chicken. Crispy on the outside and always juicy on the inside. Generous portions and those little potatoes…🤤 Toma La is a quick and nutritious meal that really satisfies after those late work days when cooking is not an option.
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.
Donna Lazinski
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June 23, 2025
I ordered a chicken and 1/2, salad, potatoes and rice dinner for 4. Not one item had flavour..not even salt or pepper. The chicken had barely any meat on it, the rice was bland and the potatoes oily. I'm not sure what's happened to this restaurant since it opened but I know that I'll never eat there again.
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.
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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 the beast meal for 2 money can buy! Delicious and flavourful Portuguese chicken. Crispy on the outside and always juicy on the inside. Generous portions and those little potatoes…🤤 Toma La is a quick and nutritious meal that really satisfies after those late work days when cooking is not an option.
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.
I ordered a chicken and 1/2, salad, potatoes and rice dinner for 4. Not one item had flavour..not even salt or pepper. The chicken had barely any meat on it, the rice was bland and the potatoes oily. I'm not sure what's happened to this restaurant since it opened but I know that I'll never eat there again.
So incredibly delicious. I just wish we had a place like this where I live. Real Portuguese food.