Samba-Le

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23 Ave A
New York, NY 10009

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(212) 529-2919
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Best

this is a hidden jewel in the ES. Make reservations as it gets packed quickly. Pros: food, prices, atmosphere Cons: not really

Worst

One hour and fifty-seven minutes. It was one hour and fifty-seven minutes from the time we were seated until our entrees were served. The service was so ridiculously bad that I we...

FUN! 7/9/2006

I have been going since they opened. The food is amazing (try the ribs and the lasagna) and the music is incredible. I even spent my birthday there! Loved it and will keep going back. Pros: Live music, great drinks, super food and great staff Cons: Can fill up quickly, I recommend either making a reservation or calling ahead just in case more
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GREAT 6/23/2006

Been going to Samba le for past 2 months...GREAT SPOT. Pros: Good value, great tapas & drinks, lots of fun more
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Maravilhoso! 5/9/2006

Not only the excellent food, the the great service, the fabulous cozy decor, but also live music, free samba lessons and wonderful caipirinhas and sangrias (6 different types!) Samba-le has been one of my best experiences in food and fun in New York! Pros: food, athmosphere, drinks more
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it is like being in Rio de Janeiro 4/30/2006

We were a party of ten last week and it came out the best experience we ever had in Manhattan: not only for the fantastic Brazilian-Italian food, for the decor, the service, the music but also for the wonderful owner. Patrick is not only very attentive, graceful and professional, but he is also a...very handsome young guy! Great experience. I recommend Samba-le' to everybody who loves excellent food, great ambiance and fun. And: the prices are very reasonable! Sofia I forgot: they serve 5 different types of wonderful sangria! Pros: food, ambiance, decor more
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the best of two worlds 4/11/2006

I would have to say that Samba Le is definitely one of my favorite restaurants around. Food is great , atmosphere is cozy and fun with very good music in the background , the staff and manager are extremely friendly and cocktails are definitely a MUST I would recommend , since the place is not too big, that if you are a big group you'd book in advance. The location is perfect for bday parties. We got there with no reservation ( 6 pax) and were promptly seated despite it being a very busy night. the Staff definitely goes out of their way to make you feel at ease. And last but not least FOOD is excellent . You can try all the different Tapas, or the revisisted Italian diswches like the excellent chocolate pasta! more
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woo hoo! 3/26/2006

The food was delicious, the sangria better and the samba, well.. sinful. The owner, Hola Patricio!, was incredibly attentive, as was the waitstaff. Our group grew in number and they accomodated us. The atmosphere was homey, intimate, sexy. Nice date spot. The live music was incredible - stirred us up to serious bootie shakin' like we hadn't in a long, long time. Can't wait to go back to try Monday night samba lessons & tastings. Many thanks to the Samba Le staff for an unexpectedly fabulous night! Pros: Service, Food & Drinks, Atmosphere more
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samba-me! 3/19/2006

It's 3 days after my first Samba-Le meal and I'm still thinking about the delicious ribs, sweet sangria, and the inviting Brazilian hospitality. Initially drawn in by the bright awning, trimmed with rainbow stained-glass, Samba-Le's charm rescued our group of 5 from a 90-minute wait for a table at an over-stuffed enclave of the second street variety. A few caprihanas, small plates, and bites of birthday cake later, we were hard pressed to leave what turned out to be a charming celebration of my friends' 24th birthdays. Bid adieu by sultry samba music, we resolved to return again for the good service and better prices. more
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Amazing 3/19/2006

I stumbled upon this place while waiting 1.5 hours to be seated at over-rated restaurant nearby. My party and I actually just stopped in to have a drink, and thankfully ended up staying for dinner. The Sangria is to die for, and the food is even better. The service is attentive and friendly, more than I can say for 90% of the restaurants in Manhattan. The Owner was even attentive checking in frequently to ensure that our experience was wonderful. The music was a delightful departure from the norm, and added to the superior ambience. I would recommend this restaurant to even the most discerning of restauranteurs. Pros: Value, Food, Service/Ambience more
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overrated 3/9/2006

Went here for a friend's bday on my suggestion after reading a few good reviews. Extremely disappointed! Service was horrible. Waitress didn't even speak english and we had to call her over every time we wanted to order...even dinner!! The drinks were ok but i have had better caipirinhas before. The worst part of all was the food. It tasted like it was cooked hours earlier and then microwaved before they served it. I was embarassed that I was the one who suggested going there. Your sure to find better brazilian food in NYC. Cons: Food, Service more
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true brazilian spirit 2/14/2006

samba-le' is a fun, lively place---the music is great, the staff is fun and laid back, and the food is very good and unlike anything else you may have had before (a blend of italian and brazilian cuisine). it is also pretty affordable. overall, a real find... Pros: fun, inexpensive more
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Fun Times-good food 1/25/2006

I went into Samba le after work for drinks with friends and ended up staying all night. The food was amazing, tapas style I think we tasted everything on the menu. Don't forget to order some Sangria and the Gnochi....Mmmmm good! Pros: food, music, lighting Cons: small, ethnic more
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User review by jasonkr 1/25/2006

Cool place, good music, great vibe. Came here to celebrate a friend's bday. Will definitely return for the awesome caipirinhas (another friend loved the white sangria). Drinks were surprisingly cheap given how good they were (nothing over $8). Heard the food is good too but had too many caipirinhas to remember. more
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wonderful new hang out!!!!.... 1/13/2006

I was walking up Avenue A the other day and I saw the cutest colorful awning and stained glass windows... and wondered what new restaurant had opened.... I decided to stop by with my friends another night. Dinner was delicious, reasonable and well priced! Yeah- about time!!! What a cozy, cozy environment! The music was great! Especially last friday night a little later on-when we were there- there was live music. We stayed on well after dinner and went to the bar where we sampled the sangria's made by the cuuuute brazillian bartender! We will return! Pros: affordable, delicious- eclectic, really cozy Cons: had to wait for table more
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  • In Short
    Stained-glass windows catch eyes from the street while the raucous Latin rhythms foster a moving mood inside the fun, rustic room. The Brazilian and Italian flavors feature...

  • 3/19/2007 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Mon-Thu 5pm-12am Fri 5pm-2am Sat 12pm-2am Sun 12pm-12am
  • Payments: Cash
  • Neighborhoods: Alphabet City, East Village, Downtown
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