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Samba - Montclair, Montclair, NJ

Samba - Montclair

4.8
4.8
879 Reviews
$30 and under
Brazilian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 30 times today
  • 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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • 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
  • Phone number
    (973) 744-6764
  • Website
    https://www.sambamontclair.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Ilson Goncalves
  • Location
    7 Park St, Montclair, NJ 07042
  • Area
    Montclair
  • Cross Street
    Bloomfield Ave.
  • Parking details
    Fullerton Deck
  • Additional
    BYO Wine, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access

Menu

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What 879 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • New Jersey

    Healthy

  • Essex

    Best Food

  • Essex

    Best Service

  • Essex

    Best Ambience

  • Essex

    Best Value

  • Essex

    Innovative

  • Essex

    Healthy

  • Essex

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Samba - Montclair offers a vibrant dining experience with "absolutely gorgeous decor" and "phenomenal service." Renowned for its gluten-free menu, it caters to diverse dietary needs. While some find the noise and small tables challenging, others rave about the "deliciously prepared" dishes and generous portions. Ideal for special occasions and casual outings alike.

879 Reviews

  1. TerriTLC

    Charleston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was an amazing experience all around! Food was absolutely delicious and the people were so friendly - new favorite spot!

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  2. Mitchell

    Caribbean

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing the whole restaurant is gluten free and you wouldn’t know

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  3. Shelly

    New York City

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service, great ambience. FYI, it’s byob.

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  4. Karen

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 5 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is fabulous! The food is superb & the service is flawless!! Highly recommend!!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and atmosphere are amazing, fancy version of Brazilian dishes. Definitely recommend!

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  6. Lenny

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent great food! We will definitely go there again

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  7. Lourdes

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 30 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and good service. Great spot in Montclair! Definitely recommend making reservations as they are usually pretty busy. Thank you!

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  8. Gabriel

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Samba offers an exceptional dining experience that combines delicious food, outstanding service, and a lively atmosphere. Whether you’re a fan of Brazilian cuisine or looking to try something new, this restaurant is a must-visit. I can’t wait to return and explore more of their menu!

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  9. John

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and quality service. Wait staff was very kind and attentive. Wonderful, cozy ambiance.

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  10. Wendy

    New York City

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was DELICIOUS! The service was AMAZING!!! The ONLY things we did not like were that they texted an hour prior to our reservation time that our table was ready, so we felt very pressured to arrive early, which we didn’t want to do. Also, they add a 20% service charge automatically, which is fine (and we would have tipped 20% anyway!), but then they have the tip options as well at the end of the bill, and they list 18%, 20%, etc., as if the tip was not already included?! We felt deceived by this, which is out of character for the amazingly sweet staff…

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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 4.8 stars by 879 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 30 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Samba - Montclair

7 Park St, Montclair, NJ 07042

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Bloomfield Ave.
  • Area
    Montclair
  • 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
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Brazilian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Fullerton Deck
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Ilson Goncalves
  • Additional
    BYO Wine, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access
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