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Samba - Montclair, Montclair, NJ

Samba - Montclair

4.8
4.8
896 Reviews
$30 and under
Brazilian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 38 times today
  • Gluten-free-friendly
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
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
  • 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 896 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
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Essex

    Best Food

  • Essex

    Best Service

  • Essex

    Best Ambiance

  • Essex

    Good for groups

  • Essex

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Samba - Montclair is a vibrant dining destination, offering "delicious food" and "outstanding service" in a beautiful setting. As the only certified gluten-free restaurant in New Jersey, it caters impeccably to those with dietary restrictions. With generous portions, unique Brazilian dishes, and a "wonderful atmosphere," it's a must-visit for all.

896 Reviews
  1. Keri

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love that it is a completely gluten free place. Food is delicious and really great appetizer choices to share. BYOB which is nice but also some delicious non-alcoholic drinks to buy. Always go when I'm in the area.

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  2. Russell

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Place is terrific! Great staff- incredible food. Can’t wait to get back

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  3. Elena

    New York City

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a perfect place for a girls night out: plenty of food choices and we loved BYOB! The place was vibing and the service was outstanding. 4-star for limited sitting time, as we had to leave earlier that we wanted and skip the dessert.

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  4. Chris

    VIP

    New York City

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food - our table was next to speaker so louder then we needed

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  5. Nick

    VIP

    New York City

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and great ambiance. Perfect for those who have celiac or require gluten free. Excellent overall.

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  6. David

    VIP

    New York City

    81 reviews

    4.0

    81 reviews

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Outstanding service, delicious food, nice ambience. The prices seemed unusually high.

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  7. Dana

    VIP

    New York City

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gluten free heaven and if you like coconut you have to get the coconut lemonade it’s incredible! Their brunch is literally the best out there! The food and service and superb! Love this place!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our daughter is gluten free and this restaurant was great for us all. The service was top notch and it was decorated so nice. The food was so delicious. I would highly recommend.

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  9. Daniel

    London

    18 reviews

    2.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food quality really went down. Pains $42 for a lunch entree of beef stroganoff!!! Mediocre at best.

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  10. Scott

    New York City

    52 reviews

    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were excellent, staff friendly and helpful.

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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 896 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 38 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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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