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Samba - Montclair, Montclair, NJ

Samba - Montclair

4.7
4.7
924 Reviews
$30 and under
Brazilian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 30 times today

About this restaurant

  • Gluten-free-friendly
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
Homestyle Brazilian fare served in a stylish, rustic space with antique pots & vintage tableware.

Samba is now the only restaurant certified as a gluten-free restaurant in New Jersey from the Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG). @glutendotorg . We are not conforming to a trend. Due to personal experience, gluten
sensitivity is a very serious matter. For the safety of others who are gluten-free, no outside food or cakes will be allowed in the restaurant.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Brazilian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch: Monday - Thursday: 11:00am - 4:00pm Friday & Saturday: 11:00am - 3:00pm Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 9:30pm Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm Sunday: 3:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Fullerton Deck
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Ilson Goncalves

What 924 people are saying

Samba - Montclair reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Essex

    Best Service

  • Essex

    Best Ambience

  • Essex

    Innovative

  • Essex

    Healthy

  • Essex

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Samba in Montclair is a vibrant culinary gem known for its "delicious and innovative" gluten-free menu, offering Brazilian delights like the "incredible Brazilian cheese bread." The restaurant boasts a "beautiful interior" and "charming ambiance," with a "super friendly wait staff." Diners enjoy a "refreshing departure" from typical menus, making it a must-visit.

924 Reviews
  1. Andrea

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are Brazilian and the Food is authentic and delicious. Amazing experience!!! Love my birthday experience ! I highly recommend Samba. They treated us super well with great service and surprise free dessert for birthday! We will come back again

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  2. Donna

    New Jersey1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, ambience, and the staff was attentive. Great way to share a birthday with a friend!

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  3. Juslivy

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Samba is a must-visit! The food was bursting with flavor, every dish perfectly seasoned and authentic. The ambiance was lively yet cozy, and the host was incredibly warm and welcoming. We had an absolute blast and can’t wait to return. Highly recommend!

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  4. Corina

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing place, food, service. Love the decor as it’s tasteful and cozy yet not cluttered. Food is high quality, impeccably cooked and tastes amazing. Everything from the pao de queijo to the bobo shrimp to moqueca and black beans was perfect . Oh and don’t forget desert !! Yummy .

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  5. Milna VIP

    New York City29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, loved that we could feel safe in ordering everything!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall, service was good but food was okay. We got the bolinho de Siri “special” appetizer - we ate pieces of crab shells which was unpleasant. We also got the arugula salad w/ pistachios and mangoes - didn’t look very appetizing and needed more dressing. The 2 fresh juices, 2 chicken entrees and 2 desserts were alright but nothing spectacular. Menu is definitely overpriced and Samba is not worth it in my opinion. They also automatically charged us (party of two) 20% gratuity - I really dislike when restaurants do this especially when their menu states it will be added for a party of 5 or more guests. Dinner for 2 costs us about $214 (and they don’t even serve alcohol!) I will not be going back to Samba because I believe it is a rip off!

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  7. Ana Paula

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and great environment. Everyone is so nice and careful! My husband and I loved the restaurant and will surely get back there again. Lovely staff, lovely place.

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  8. Caroline

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 24 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Portions were big! We enjoyed that the food was delicious and healthy!

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  9. Marcia

    New Jersey1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My experience at Samba was sensational, this restaurant is wonderful. The service is exceptional, the atmosphere is cozy, the food is delicious. I love being in samba…Thank you guys!!!

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  10. Alan

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great meal and experience at Samba! Hope to return very soon.

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FAQs

Samba - Montclair offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (973) 744-6764.

Samba - Montclair is rated 4.7 stars by 924 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 30 times today
Google Map for Samba - Montclair

7 Park St, Montclair, NJ 07042

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Brazilian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch: Monday - Thursday: 11:00am - 4:00pm Friday & Saturday: 11:00am - 3:00pm Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 9:30pm Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm Sunday: 3:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Fullerton Deck
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Ilson Goncalves
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