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Samba - Montclair, Montclair, NJ

Samba - Montclair

4.7
4.7
943 Reviews
$30 and under
Brazilian
7 Park St, Montclair, NJ 07042

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 38 times today

About this restaurant

  • Gluten-free-friendly
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
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

  • 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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Ilson Goncalves
  • Neighborhood
    Montclair
  • Cross street
    Bloomfield Ave.
  • Parking details
    Fullerton Deck
  • Additional
    BYO Wine, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

What 943 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Essex

    Best Service

  • Essex

    Best Ambiance

  • Essex

    Healthy

  • Essex

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Samba - Montclair offers an exceptional dining experience with "delicious food bursting with Caribbean and South American flavors." The ambiance is warm and inviting, perfect for family gatherings or celebrations. It's a certified gluten-free haven, making it "a must-visit," especially for those with dietary restrictions. While some find it pricey, the "service is exemplary" and BYOB policy adds a unique touch.

943 Reviews
  1. Kristin

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food portions were big even for lunch! Great service and delicious food. Ambience is beautiful inside.

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  2. Kirk VIP

    Atlantic City13 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I found Samba to be pricey and not a good value. 3 people, no alcohol, with tip the bill came to $300. Not sustainable at this price for me.

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  3. Kim VIP

    New York City19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What an incredible experience at Samba! That was the most tender and juicy skirt steak I’ve ever had and the squash and shrimp entree was delectable! The staff is also incredible and hospitable! I can not wait to go back with a larger group so I can taste a bunch of new things !

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  4. Alina

    Atlantic City12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I went with 2 other couples before a show at The Wellmont and we were all very pleased with the food, service and ambience. The restaurant is decorated beautifully too. The restaurant has no parking but there is a reasonably priced lot next to it. I would definitely recommend Samba!

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  5. Juanita

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and it tasted sooo fresh. Sabastian was our waiter and he was excellent. They really understand hospitality. And we got a little sweet treat at the end. Yum!!! Oh and the fresh juice Yum!!!

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  6. Margo

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely restaurant with excellent food and a fabulous staff. Will be back soon!

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  7. Mell

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    For those who like an elegant, calm place with good quality food, this is the best place to celebrate a birthday with your best friends. Perfect 🤩 Thank you very much! I’m so grateful

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  8. Ed

    Miami1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, and excellent service and a great value!

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  9. Kimberly VIP

    Atlantic City18 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was excellent- service was sub par. I sat for at least 10 minutes before being acknowledged, and had a reservation. Was told our table had a 2 hour time limit, but they rushed us in and out. We saw there was cc fee and service charge automatically added, so made us feel like they didn’t care if the service wasn’t good because they were already getting tip included. So disappointing, because the food was really good. Everything else made us not want to return.

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  10. Amancy VIP

    Jacksonville12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An amazing certified gluten-free restaurant. The food is absolutely tasty bursting with Caribbean and South American flavors. A must try, especially with family and friends. But just remember, it’s BYOB!!! 

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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 943 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 38 times today
Google Map for Samba - Montclair

7 Park St, Montclair, NJ 07042

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Bloomfield Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access
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