Nossa Casa Littlefalls
Johannesburg
At a glance
Nossa Casa Little Falls is a Portuguese restaurant in Kwena Square, at the corner of Hendrick Pogiter Road and Johan Road in Little Falls, Roodepoort. The venue brings the culinary traditions of Madeira to the Johannesburg area, with a menu centred on traditional Portuguese cooking and carefully prepared ingredients.
The restaurant suits diners looking for seafood, meat dishes or vegetarian choices within a Portuguese setting. Madeiran influence shapes the menu, while the kitchen also introduces creative variations to familiar recipes. A dedicated espetada selection gives the restaurant a particular focus on skewered dishes, with combinations that bring together different meats and other ingredients rather than limiting the format to a single preparation.
A homemade chilli sauce forms another distinctive part of the offering. The sauce is made with a house blend of spices and ingredients, adding heat to dishes for diners who enjoy a stronger flavour profile. It provides an optional fiery element alongside the broader menu rather than defining every plate.
The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, with a style suited to relaxed meals and shared dining. The range of meat, seafood and vegetarian options allows different preferences to be catered for at the same table, making the restaurant relevant for casual gatherings as well as meals focused on exploring Madeiran food. The menu combines recognisable Portuguese traditions with some original combinations, giving classic flavours a more varied presentation.
Located on the flank of Kloofendal Nature Reserve, the restaurant has a Little Falls setting away from the busiest central dining districts. Kwena Square provides a convenient reference point for finding the venue, while the surrounding reserve adds a natural context to the location. The address places Nossa Casa within Roodepoort, making it accessible for diners exploring the western side of Johannesburg.
Nossa Casa Little Falls is best suited to diners interested in traditional Portuguese and Madeiran cuisine, especially those seeking a choice of seafood, meat, vegetarian food and espetada-style combinations. The restaurant’s identity rests on regional cooking, a welcoming dining environment and a house chilli sauce that can add extra heat to the meal.