Samba - Montclair

4.8

879 Reviews

$30 and under

Brazilian

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2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 26 times today

Gluten-free-friendly
Neighborhood 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
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 879 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New Jersey
Healthy
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Best Food
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Best Service
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Best Ambiance
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Best Value
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Innovative
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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

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TerriTLC
Charleston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2024
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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Mitchell
Caribbean
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
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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Shelly
New York City
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 12, 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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Karen
New York City
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 5, 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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OpenTable Diner
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 3, 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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Lenny
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 2, 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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Lourdes
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 30, 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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Gabriel
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 25, 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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John
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 20, 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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Wendy
New York City
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 19, 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 reservation

2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 26 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
https://www.sambamontclair.com/
Phone number
(973) 744-6764

Samba - Montclair

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