Samba Montclair Menu
APPETIZERS
1. SALGADINHOS SORTIDOS
1 coxinha, 1 bolinho de queijo, 1 risóles de carne little pastries - 1 chicken, 1 cheese, 1 beef
US$14.95
2. BOLINHO DE MANDIOCA
3 little pastries made with yuca filled with dried beef and butternut squash
US$15.95
3. BOLINHO DE BACALHAU
3 little pastries made with yuca filled with cod fish
US$15.95
4. BOLINHO DE VEGETAIS
3 little vegan pastries made with vuca filled with spinach and roasted hearts of palm
US$14.95
5. CAMARÃO AO ALHO E OLEO
shrimp sautéed with garlic and extra virgin olive oil
US$22.95
6. MANDIOCA FRITA COM LINGUICA CALABRESA E CEBOLA
fried yuca with Brazilian pork sausage and sautéed onions
US$18.95
7. FRANGO A PASSARINHO
tiny organic fried chicken cuts on the bone with olive oil, garlic and fresh parsley
US$16.95
BOLINHO DE SIRI
3 little croquettes made with yuca and king crab meat with a spiced vegan mayo
US$22.95
BOLINHO DE FEIJOADA
3 little pastries made with our national dish filled with pork, Brazilian sausage and collard greens
US$15.95
PAO CASEIRO CESTINHA DE PAO DE QUEIJO
little basket of homemade farm cheese bread
US$12.95
SOPA DO DIA
Soup of the day
US$9.95
SALADS
8. SALADA DE ESPINAFRE COM MAMÃO
baby spinach, papaya and shaved parmesan cheese with homemade lemon vinaigrette
US$15.95
9. SALADA DE RÚCULA COM MANGA
baby arugula, mango and candied pistachios with homemade orange vinaigrette
US$15.95
10. SALADA MISTA
sliced hearts of palm, mesclun greens and cherry tomatoes with homemade balsamic vinaigrette
US$15.95
11. SALADA DE KALE
kale, candied walnuts, apples and gorgonzola cheese with homemade balsamic vinaigrette
US$15.95
12. SALADA DE BETERRABAS
roasted beets, strawberries and goat cheese over mesclun greens with homemade balsamic vinaigrette
US$15.95
you can add
add avocado 8.95 / add grilled organic chicken 12.95 / add grilled fresh salmon 22.95 /add shrimp 22.95 / add picanha “Top sirloin steak” 22.95
$
DINNER
13. SALMÃO AO MOLHO DE MARACUJA
Atlantic grilled salmon with passion fruit reduction served with sautéed seasonal vegelables
US$35.95
14. CAMARÃO NA MORANGA
carved acorn squash filled with creamy butternut squash, shrimp, fresh herbs and parmesan cheese
US$38.95
15. BOBÓ DE CAMARÃO
shrimp with yuca purée, lomatoes, onions, coconut milk and cilantro
US$36.95
16. MOQUECA DE PEIXE COM PIRÃO
mahi mahi and shrimp with coconut milk, cilantro, tomatoes and "Dende palm all served with yuca flour purée
US$38.95
17. FRANGO COM QUIABO
organic chicken breast, out up and sautéed with garlic, onions, okra, tomatoes and fresh herbs
US$28.95
18. ESTROGONOFE DE FRANGO
little strips of organic chicken, fresh cream, mushrooms and tomatoes topped with matchstick potatoes
US$31.95
19. FRANGO GRELHADO
grilled organic chicken breast served with sauteed seasonal vegetables
US$27.95
20. PICANHA AO ALHO E OLEO
Brazilian cut top sirloin steak served with sautéed seasonal vegetables and mashed palatoes
US$45.95
21. BIFE ACEBOLADO
thin pan-fried sirloin steak and sautéed onions served with yuca fries, farofa and country vinaigrette sauce
US$42.95
22. ESTROGONOFE DE ALCATRA
little strips of beet, fresh cream, mushrooms and tomatoes topped with matchstick potatoes
US$41.95
23. BIFE A CAVALO
thin pan-tried sirioin steak topped with two fried eggs served with saulbed collard greens and tried plantains
US$43.95
24. GNOCCHI DE MANDIOCA COM CARNE MOIDA
gluten-tree yuca gnocchi with bolognese sauce
US$32.95
25. BISTECA COM COUVE E FAROFA DE BANANA
pork chops served with banana farofa and sautéed collard greens
US$34.95
FEIJOADA (Friday & Saturday Only)
BRAZILIAN NATIONAL DISH (slow cooked for 24 hrs.) black bean stew with pork sousage, pork ribs on the bane, bacon and dried beef served with fresh orange slices, collard greens, farofa and vinaigrette sauce
US$39.95
26. GNOCCHI A PRIMAVERA
gluten-free yuca gnocchi with olive oil, garlic and sautéed seasonal vegetables
US$29.95
27. PRATO VEGANO
vegetarian plate: sautéed okra, sautéed collard greens, fried plantains, fried yuca and sautéed seasonal vegetables
US$29.95
28. BOBO DE VEGETAIS
local seasonal vegetables with yuca purée, tomatoes, onions, coconut milk and cilantro
US$29.95
SIDE ORDERS
FEIJAO beans 6.95 / ARROZ BRANCO rice 6.95 / BATATA FRITA fries 12.95 / QUIABO sautéed okra 12.95 / COUVE sautéed collard greens 12.95 / MANDIOCA FRITA fried yuca 12.95 / BANANA DA TERRA plantains 11.95 / PURÉE DE BATATA mashed potatoes 11.95 / VEGETAIS DA ESTAÇÃO sautéed seasonal vegetables 12.95
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LUNCH (Monday to Friday 12:00 - 3:00 PM)
GRILLED ORGANIC CHICKEN BREAST
with fresh mozzarella, torato and pesto
US$17.95
'SAMBA' PANINI
grilled organic chicken breast with grilled fresh pineapple and mango mustard
US$17.95
AVOCADO PANINI
with red onions, leftuce and lemon dressing
US$17.95
GRILLED TOP SIRLOIN STEAK
with caramelized onions and Brazilian minas cheese
US$22.95
GRASSFED ANGUS BURGER
with lettuce and tomato
US$17.95
SALMON BURGER
with lettuce, lomato and vegan spinach mayo
US$18.95
BRUNCH (Saturday,Sunday 12:00-3:00 PM)
OMELETTE
Brazilian sausage and collard greens
US$18.95
EGG WHITE OMELETTE
grilled chicken, spinach & goat cheese
US$19.95
BRAZILIAN AVOCADO TOAST
with local eggs on homemade gluten-free cheese bread
US$16.95
EGG & CHEESE PANINI
scrambled local eggs and Brazilian minas cheese on homemade gluten-free cheese bread
US$14.95
GRILLED ORGANIC CHICKEN PANINI
with fresh mozzarella, tomato and pesto on homemade gluten-free cheese bread
US$18.95
"SAMBA" PANINI
grilled organic chicken breast with grilled fresh pineapple and mango mustard
US$17.95
SALMON BURGER
with lettuce, tomato and vegan spinach mayo on homemade gluten-free cheese bread
US$19.95
ANGUS BURGER
grassfed beef burger topped with an egg, lettuce and tomato on homemade gluten free cheese bread
US$18.95
SUPER PROTEIN BURGER
grassfed beef burger, grilled chicken, bacon, fried egg and fresh mozzarella (burger as is, no substitutions)
US$23.95
FRENCH TOAST
gluten-free baguette, seasonal fruits served with organic maple syrup
US$21.95
Side Orders
organic Applewood bacon 8.95 / Brazilian sausage 8.95 / two local organic eggs (any style) 6.95
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DESSERTS
MOUSSE DE MARACUJA
Passion fruit mousse
US$14.95
MANJAR DE COCO COM CALDA DE AMEIXA
coconut pudding with prune sauce
US$14.95
PUDIM DE LEITE
flan caramel made with locally farmed organic eggs and milk
US$14.95
MOUSSE DE CHOCOLATE
chocolate mousse
US$14.95
BRIGADEIRO
3 traditional Brazilian chocolate truffles
US$14.95
BOLO DE CHOCOLATE
flourless vuca chocolate cake with coconut ice cream
US$14.95
BOLO DE MANDIOCA
flourless yuca and coconut cake with dulce de leche and passion truit sauce
US$14.95
SORVETE DE COCO, ABACATE E MANGA
trio of homemade ice cream - coconut, avocado and mango
US$14.95
COXINHA DE CHURROS COM DOCE DE LEITE
churro stvle little pastries made with brown rice flour filled with dulce de leche
US$14.95
SORVETE VEGANO
vegan coconut ice cream served in a coconut shell with shaved organic chocolate and shaved coconut
US$14.95
TORTA VEGANA
vegan and gluten-free marble cheesecake with pecans, dates and seasonal fruits
US$14.95
SORVETE DE AMORAS
vegan raspberry sorbet with seasonal fruits
US$14.95
FRESH JUICES
PINEAPPLE & MINT
Pineapple and mint fresh juice
US$12.95
STRAWBERRY & MINT
Strawberry and mint fresh juice
US$12.95
PASSION FRUIT
Passion fruit fresh juice
US$12.95
CASHEW FRUIT
Cashew fruit fresh juice
US$12.95
COCONUT LEMONADE
Coconut lemonade fresh juice
US$12.95
AMAZONIA DETOX
Collard greens, apple, pineapple ,ginger and lemon fresh juice
US$12.95
SAO PAULO
Beets , apple and ginger fresh juice
US$12.95
RIO DE JANEIRO
Fresh pressed orange juice
US$12.95
TRIPLE VITAMIN C
Fresh pressed orange juice, lemon , ginger and mint
US$12.95
COOKBOOK
THE SAMBA GLUTEN FREE COOKBOOK
ABOUT ILSON GONÇALVES Ilson Gonçalves grew up in southern Brazil where it was common for him to pick wild fruits for snacking and spend the day surrounded by natural beauty. Gonçalves learned to cook by watching his mother and helping out in her popular neighborhood restaurant. When he came to the United States at age 23, he began working at a top-rated New Jersey restaurant, ascending from bussing to waiting tables to managing. Gonçalves opened Samba Montclair in Montclair, NJ in December 2010 as a deli with a few Brazilian specials. Today, Samba is a validated Gluten Free safe spot via the Gluten- Free Food Service Program, featuring a menu that's a reflection of the authentic cooking he grew up eating and loves to share with others. The Samba philosophy is simple, with high integrity and an emphasis on fresh vegetables, fish + herbs, all served in a romantic, rustic space with antique copper pots + vintage tableware. Gonçalves is a graduate of Natural Gourmet Institute in New York
US$39.95
If you’re curious about what makes Brazilian dining so exciting, the Samba Montclair Menu at 7 Park St, Montclair, NJ 07042 is a great place to start. From the first glance, you can tell this isn’t your average night out. The menu is packed with bold flavors, vibrant spices, and dishes that feel both comforting and a little adventurous at the same time.
You’ll find juicy cuts of grilled meats served the traditional way, alongside fresh seafood options and hearty sides that round everything out perfectly. Then there are the small plates-ideal for sharing, especially if you like sampling a bit of everything before settling on a favorite. The cocktails deserve attention too, with classic caipirinhas adding that bright, citrusy kick that pairs effortlessly with the smoky, savory dishes.
It’s the kind of menu that invites you to slow down, try something new, and enjoy every bite as it comes to the table.