Uma Casa

Name: Uma Casa
Address: 1550 Church St, San Francisco, CA, United States, 94131-2048
Telephone: (415) 829-2264
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.7

4.7

120 Reviews

$50 and over

Portuguese

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Uma Casa is a new Portuguese restaurant located in San Francisco's Noe Valley neighborhood. Uma Casa features a Portuguese-focused wine list, creative fortified wine cocktails, and a delectable raw bar.
Chef Telmo's Portuguese menu is inspired and approachable, with an eye toward traditional old world flavors and a nod to local California cuisine.
As some of the earliest European explorers, Portuguese expeditions to lands such as India, China, Japan, North Africa and Brazil have influenced and shaped the nation’s cuisine as we know it today.
With a balance of Mediterranean and exotic flavors, Portuguese food delivers a unique and tasty dining experience

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 7, 2023

8:00 PM

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Portuguese, Global, International, Californian
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(415) 829-2264
Website
http://www.umacasarestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Telmo Faria
Catering
We cater events for family, friends, business occasions and can accommodate up to 150 people. Give us a call to customize the menu for your event!
Private party facilities
Our Private Dining Room And Pre-Fixe Menus Are Perfect For Your Special Occasion Dinner, Work Outing, Or Family Celebration! We Have An Elegant And Private Wine Room That Can Seat Up To 18 people. Or, You May Book The Entire Restaurant For A Max Of 75 People.
Private party contact
David Herrera: (415) 829-2264

Location
1550 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94131-2048
Neighborhood
Noe Valley
Cross street
Duncan
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Muni stops 1 block away at Church and 27th
Entertainment
Live Fado music every other month.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

3 course Prix Fixe Menu
$54.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Uma Casa is excited to offer our guests a customizable 3 course prix fixe menu with multiple dish options within each course, allowing our guests to create their own culinary journey through the cuisine of Portugal.

Milho Frito
crispy polenta cake, kale, madeira braised mushrooms, friseé
Gambas Moçambique
gulf shrimp, garlic, white wine, olive oil, malagueta
Polvo Dourado
cornmeal crusted octopus, roasted pepper emulsion, summer squash, corn, watercress salad
Sardinhas Asadas (Seasonal Only)
grilled monterey sardines, broa bread, onions & peppers, red wine vinegar, olive oil, egg
Torresmos Agridoce
crispy pork riblets, spicy passion fruit glaze, cabbage-herb slaw

Pratos Grandes / Large Plates

Carne de Porco à Alentejana
braised pork shoulder, clams, linguiça, tomato-wine sauce, fingerling potatoes
Arroz de Mariscos
fish, scallop, shrimp, mussels, clams, squid, arborio rice, saffron-tomato broth
Peixe do Dia
pan roasted daily catch, japanese sweet potato, pea greens, green apple "molho cru"
Frango Churrasco
grilled half petaluma chicken, spicy chili glaze, fries, baby kale salad, piri-piri aioli
Bacalhau Gomes de Sá
baked salt cod casserole, potatoes, caramelized onion, parsley aioli, crumbled olive, egg
Peixe Inteiro
our daily market inspired whole fish, please ask your server about today's preparation AQ

Sombremesas / Dessert

Pudim de Chocolate
dark chocolate pot de creme, whipped cream, olive oil, maldon salt
Mousse de Maracuja
passion fruit mousse, fresh mango, toasted coconut
Prato de Queijos
selection of portuguese cheeses, peach jam, pistachios, toasted bread
Pastel de Nata
portuguese egg custard tart
Housemade Gelato & Sorbet
ask server for daily item

What 120 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on all time ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

120 Reviews

M
Marlin
San Francisco
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Second time to visit to Uma Casa. Both times the food is excellent, and servers are kind and attentive. Chose from ala carte menu as we did't need much dessert. Wish the location is more convenient, but I would definitely go back.
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DavidM
San Francisco
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Amazing food and service. The only minor criticism is there’s a bit of sand in the otherwise super delicious seafood rice. This was our fifth visit and will be back.
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JackieP
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Food and Service were Excellent. Prix Fixe menu is an outstanding value.
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SherryFromSF
San Francisco
37 reviews
vip
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
We hosted a couple of friends at Uma Casa, and they loved it as much as we do. The sauteed shrimp, polenta, and braised octopus were fabulous as always, and our guests were impressed. The green salad was surprisingly good with crunchy almonds, thin apple slices, and a wonderful dressing. The bacalhau and short ribs entrees were yummy as well. And all the desserts were super tasty also. Service was impeccable, too. Highly recommended.
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ElizabethS
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 14, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
This is a neighborhood gem! We had visited Portugal, and wanted to have authentic food. The dishes and the choices were good. We had the three course dinner for 56 dollars, and we all picked different choices, and then shared tastes. it was a fun way to have dinner. We came from Oakland, and its a pretty long drive, but we will come back. They also have a great selection of Portuguese wine. And the desor, with lovely blue and white tiles was cool and pleasant.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 24, 2023
Overall4Food3Service4Ambience4
It’s a good neighborhood restaurant I particularly liked the starters and the Portuguese red wines which were outstanding.
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Peter
San Francisco
12 reviews
vip
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2023
Overall4Food5Service1Ambience5
Our server forgot even after 4 reminders to bring my doggie box, and we were eventually waiting for another 10 minutes or so at the front until finally, he remembered to bring it. Food was very good, and it is a fun place.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 22, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Absolutely spectacular visit for Portuguese restaurant week. My Portuguese husband was super impressed by all of the food, and that saying something! We will definitely be back.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
Restaurant week res but ordered from main menu to get the premium grilled sardine appetizer and whole fried branzino entrée, which were both excellent. Boneless braised short rib was okay, a bit lifeless, but the fish courses were the stars.Also recommend the olive oil cake, served toasted with passion fruit sorbet. We noted the special occasion on our reservation and were treated to glasses of spumante by our slightly overtaxed but attentive waitperson. A happy experience all around, will return.
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Evdog
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 29, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
Service was very nice! Would recommend 50 characters limit
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
17 reviews
vip
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2023
Overall4Food4Service4Ambience4
The food was good and our server was delightful .
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 4, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Tried a few different things from the menu and loved them all! Estava tudo perfeito!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 18, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Gorgeous food, great atmosphere. Just the right amount of buzz. Pork shoulder and custard tart with espresso gelato were our favorites.
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PCHEESE
San Francisco
102 reviews
vip
4.0
102 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2023
Overall4Food4Service4Ambience4
We introduced our daughter and son-in-law to Uma Casa and celebrated our anniversary. Our combination of several small plates and a few larger ones (all shared) made for a memorable evening.
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JAlexander
San Francisco
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
This makes the 2nd time I've dined at Uma Casa. Upon arrival (at our reservation time) we were greeted and escorted right away to a table near the middle of the dining room. A beautiful tiled divider sectioned us from the bar. A server came to the table in just a minute or so. We were brought waters (still & sparkling). We were asked about cocktails and appetisers. We placed our orders and served briefly after. Everything was fresh and delicious. Our water mentioned a few specialty entrees and explained a few menu items. He was charming, attentive, and professional and made us feel that he was happy to serve us. The meal was excellent tasting and the portion size was generous. We had deserts. All in all, a great dining experience. ***** for cleanliness, ambience, food and service. We'll be back. :)
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Jessica
Charlotte
21 reviews
vip
3.0
21 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2023
Overall3Food3Service3Ambience4
Food was good. Best was dessert and fries but it was shocking that a dinner for two and one glass of wine and one beer across the two of us was 200.
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ElliotS
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
Overall3Food3Service1Ambience4
Dishes are too similar and generally heavy. Service was poor: our waiter was disinterested and you could barely hear him
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ChristinaF
San Francisco
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
Overall4Food4Service4Ambience4
Delicious Portuguese cuisine with a taste of saudades!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 22, 2022
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Loved the baccalau croquettas and passion fruit mousse the most!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2022
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Outstanding food! So delicious and inventive! Will keep coming back!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2022
Overall4Food5Service4Ambience4
Food and drinks were very tasty. Service was a little slow. We weren’t in a rush, but still noticed it was a bit of a wait between courses. They were busy, though, and servers were friendly and apologetic. It was really great to have some good Portuguese food in the city. The natas were delicious. Would definitely come again to try some other dishes.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2022
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
The food and service was exceptional! Nice ambience! A tasteful low key experience
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YMTP
San Francisco
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2022
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
The staff is very welcoming, the food is excellent. Great night out with friends, the three prix fix menu is flexible which allowed us to try lots of different items on the menu and we left very full!
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SusanaT
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 6, 2022
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Met chef it was AMAZING. Food was cooked to perfection and the service was as respectful and kind!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2022
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Stop by Uma Casa prior to going to an evening event, we had Alcatra and fried rock fish , both were great .
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Kamster4
Los Angeles
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2022
Overall4Food3Service4Ambience3
The food was interesting. There were 3 of us and we each got the 3 course, shared the first two and the dessert, and we were all full. We loved the sauted shrimp and garlic white wine, the arugula and strawberry salad, and the arroz de mariscos. The duck confit rice fritters was not that good. The baked cod casserole was pretty good and so was the cornmeal crusted panfried cod. The fish quality was good. Dessert was all good. Pastel de Nata and Bolo de Laranja.
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KimM
San Francisco
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2022
Overall5Food5Service4Ambience4
Went here to celebrate my love. The service is slow, but it’s because it is more of a boutique restaurant with very delicious food and hand crafted cocktails. They have a nice ambiance with quiet sound. Will come again. A smidge pricey, but that’s SF.
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FresnoBob
San Francisco
20 reviews
3.0
20 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2022
Overall3Food3Service5Ambience3
Pleasant, casual, clean restaurant with cheerful, helpful staff, and a very interesting menu of Portuguese dishes. The SOPA DE FEIJÃO E FUNCHO ( white bean and fennel soup ) and PASTEL DE NATA ( custard tart and coffee gelato dessert ) were excellent. The BACALHAU À GOMES DE SÁ ( salt cod casserole entree ) was dry, salty and the onions were not caramelized as described on the menu. The other three items ( SALADA DE RÚCULA salad, PEIXE FRITO entree, and SERRADURA dessert ) were just OK. The really awful surprise of the evening was the check listing a $70 rose wine. There were no prices for the wines on the menu and I did not think to ask. And sadly there was no bartender working that evening, so no cocktails. Beer and wine were available. Otherwise the $55 price for the 3 courses was reasonable.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2022
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
As they have only set menu, service was quick sometimes to quick, dinner was over in less than an hour! I recommend asking customers when they are ready for the next course not just bring out immediately after clearing the table. Nonetheless food was delicious and we will return.
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Esther
San Francisco
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 21, 2022
Overall2Food2Service3Ambience4
The service is good. But food- Way too salty & not cooked right.
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Loves2Eat
San Francisco
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2022
Overall3Food2Service2Ambience4
Too much salt!1. Ordered a cod dish that was so salty it was inedible. The Caldo Verde soup that wasn’t hot either in temperature or spice. The duck appetizer was tasty and well presented.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 30, 2022
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Such a great place. Great food and atmosphere - felt like you are eating at a nice family restaurant somewhere in Portugal. Everything was so delicious- food, drink, dessert so yummy!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 25, 2022
Overall4Food5Service3Ambience3
Had a great time dining at Uma Casa. Great food selection and options to choose from the menu. The only con I experienced: when they were serving a cocktail, the cold glass does not get a coaster.
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ScottN
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Perfect date night dinner! Outstanding food, attentive service, beautiful interior, good value.
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ShawnF
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2022
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Exquisite experience for my 40th BD. Every course was an amazingly flavorful journey! I can’t wait for my next meal!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
Overall4Food4Service4Ambience4
Good food and service. We were not rushed which was great. Very noise during peak hours.
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AngieE
San Francisco
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
As always service, food, wine And the ambience was fantastic ✅ Took my friend and her husband for the first time and they loved it as much as we do ♥️ The level of noise makes the experience, transports you to Europe! So to me that is not noise 😌 If you’ve not been to Uma Casa you must try it👌
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2022
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Amazing service and really good food.
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LloydL
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 10, 2022
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
We randomly selected Uma Casa as a convent spot for dinner as we were watching my son's puppy's, and my son lives close by. We were more than impressed by the warmth and engaging young woman who waited on us. She was both professional and polite. Being the sister of the owner of the restaurant, she was knowledgable while being humble. The food was excellent, enjoying the flexibility of the prix fixe menu. We tailored our meal to our palate, of course, and we were not disappointed with our choices. We will suggest that our son dines here and certainly he will enjoy the experience as much as we did. As an aside we hope our server enjoys her trip to Portugal.
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CathyT
San Francisco
12 reviews
vip
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2022
Overall4Food4Service4Ambience4
Tasty, well prepared food; wonderful service by David. I’m looking forward to my next meal at Uma Casa
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Proof of vaccination required to dine indoors

FAQs

Uma Casa offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 829-2264.

Uma Casa is rated 4.7 stars by 120 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 7, 2023

8:00 PM

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

1550 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94131-2048

Additional information

Cross street
Duncan
Neighborhood
Noe Valley
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Portuguese, Global, International, Californian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Muni stops 1 block away at Church and 27th
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Telmo Faria
Entertainment
Live Fado music every other month.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.umacasarestaurant.com/
Phone number
(415) 829-2264
Catering
We cater events for family, friends, business occasions and can accommodate up to 150 people. Give us a call to customize the menu for your event!
Private party facilities
Our Private Dining Room And Pre-Fixe Menus Are Perfect For Your Special Occasion Dinner, Work Outing, Or Family Celebration! We Have An Elegant And Private Wine Room That Can Seat Up To 18 people. Or, You May Book The Entire Restaurant For A Max Of 75 People.
Private party contact
David Herrera: (415) 829-2264

Uma Casa

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

3 course Prix Fixe Menu

Petiscos / Snacks

Azeitonas

Cortum

Pão com Manteiga

Rissois de Camarão

Pasteis de Bacalhau

Sopas e Saladas / Soups & Salads

Caldo Verde

Sopa de Abobora

Salada de Rucula

Pratos Pequenos / Small Plates

Milho Frito

Gambas Moçambique

Polvo Dourado

Sardinhas Asadas (Seasonal Only)

Torresmos Agridoce

Pratos Grandes / Large Plates

Carne de Porco à Alentejana

Arroz de Mariscos

Peixe do Dia

Frango Churrasco

Bacalhau Gomes de Sá

Peixe Inteiro

Sombremesas / Dessert

Pudim de Chocolate

Mousse de Maracuja

Prato de Queijos

Pastel de Nata

Housemade Gelato & Sorbet

Overall ratings and reviews

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

Does Uma Casa offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Uma Casa restaurant rated?

Is Uma Casa currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information