Samba - Montclair

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

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   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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   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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   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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   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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   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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   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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   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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   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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   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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    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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