| ambiance |
97.20999717712402% positive |
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highly recommend Samba-le, also for the cozy athmosphere. ”
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Great ambiance, tasty drinks and bites, good service & no attitude. ”
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Was lots of fun, practiced my dance moves for this years carnival, enjoyed great food at very cheap prices. ”
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It was very much fun, great food and fair prices. ”
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love their tropical, cozy ambiance. ”
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Plus a very romantic ambiance and a very attentive service. ”
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What a cozy, charming place. ”
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Loved the cozy interior, their shrimp salad, their meatballs. ”
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Place: good east village (almost LES) location, outdoor seating for smokers, dark colors, high ceiling, good use of lighting (amber tones), round tables for larger parties, small tables for two, bar in front and window seating. ”
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great atmosphere, great bar, good food ”
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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 ”
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great brazilian-italian fusion plus lots of fun ”
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must say that it was a lot of fun and the food was very good. ”
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have been to Sambe-Le many many times and I come back because the food is great and reasonably priced and the atmosphere is great. ”
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Never have we experienced before such excellent food, courteous service, cozy and romantic ambiance. ”
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Loved the food and cozy atmosphere ”
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love this place, the food, the ambiance, the staff, and the live music. ”
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decor was lame. ”
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great atmosphere good value for money ”
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This place is cozy, casual and a find! ”
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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. ”
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really recommend this fun place! ”
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Its a very cozy and romasntic place, great food and not too expensive (portions were very fare). ”
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was attracted by the cozy atmosphere. ”
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The location is perfect for bday parties. ”
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We liked the ambiance so much that we decided to stay for dinner. ”
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recommend Samba-le' to everybody who loves excellent food, great ambiance and fun. ”
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Great value and lots of fun. ”
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Samba-le has been one of my best experiences in food and fun in New York! ”
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Great cozy place, great music ”
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What a cozy, cozy environment! ”
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Really charming place with red and yellow lights and bamboo on the walls that make this place very romantic and festive (you really feel you are on some tropical beach...) ”
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Charming place, welcoming atmosphere, yummy drinks! ”
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Staff was attentive and fun. ”
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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!) ”
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The music was a delightful departure from the norm, and added to the superior ambience. ”
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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). ”
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Great atmosphere and food ”
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Always enjoyed the food and atmosphere, amazing live music. ”
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Loved the food and the ambience. ”
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The first thing when you enter Samba-le is the cozy athmosphere and the sweet rhythms of Brazilian Bossa Nova and Samba. ”
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| dessert |
100.0% positive |
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You can try all the different Tapas, or the revisisted Italian diswches like the excellent chocolate pasta! ”
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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. ”
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| drinks |
91.35000228881836% positive |
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Only 2 people spoke Portuguese, the bar tender and cook and the bartender was rude. ”
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Everything I tried was wonderful, but in particular my friends and I enjoyed the gnudi, the tapas and a wonderful steak (Brazilian "picanha"), without forgetting the excellent Italian and Brazilian wines, the caipirinhas and the sangrias (8 different kind ”
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liked the mojito, and the manager offered a round off some shot for the people at the bar. ”
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Food: Tapas mostly; sauces are good; focus on food seems second to sangria and mixed drinks both of which can be served in pitchers. ”
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Loved the food (short ribs and steak), and the wines. ”
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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 ”
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We sat at the bar rail in front, which meant great people watching and easy access to the house homemade sangria. ”
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Prix fixe $ 10 including 2 drinks: not bad! ”
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We enjoyed not only the classes but also free drinks. ”
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fabulous samba classes and drinks! ”
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Wine is affordable and the drinks are FANTASTIC. ”
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have been there in 2 ocasions: first time was with the "My open bar" day, where I had good drinks and great time with very nice people. ”
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great atmosphere, great bar, good food ”
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Charming place, welcoming atmosphere, yummy drinks! ”
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Food is excellent, portions are generous and, on top of that, you get 2 drinks and coffee/tea! ”
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had a fruit sangria that was overly sweet I thought, my boyfriend enjoyed his expensive glass of wine. ”
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Beside wine and the usual cocktails, you will try the fabulous Sangrias and Caipirinhas. ”
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Place: good east village (almost LES) location, outdoor seating for smokers, dark colors, high ceiling, good use of lighting (amber tones), round tables for larger parties, small tables for two, bar in front and window seating. ”
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Great ambiance, tasty drinks and bites, good service & no attitude. ”
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| food quality |
90.31999588012695% positive |
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For the food I highly recommend the short ribs with coconut rice and the grilled spiced-chicken. ”
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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. ”
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Was lots of fun, practiced my dance moves for this years carnival, enjoyed great food at very cheap prices. ”
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Great food. ”
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The food was delicious. ”
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Loved the food and cozy atmosphere ”
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The samba lesson gave me a good workout, the mango sangria cooled me off, the appetizers made me smile (try the fried spheres of something or other - they are yummy! ”
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recommend Samba-le' to everybody who loves excellent food, great ambiance and fun. ”
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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!) ”
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Food: Tapas mostly; sauces are good; focus on food seems second to sangria and mixed drinks both of which can be served in pitchers. ”
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must say that it was a lot of fun and the food was very good. ”
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And good food too! ”
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Great ambiance, tasty drinks and bites, good service & no attitude. ”
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Strawberry sangria was delicious, and the manager gave us all free shots. ”
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loved their steak and also their bean stew. ”
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great athmosphere, great sangrias, excellent food ”
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went last night for a friends birthday and the food was so inedible i actually took a bite and couldnt swallow it. ”
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The food was great and the service friendly and attentive. ”
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The food is just incredible - I had the short ribs and my friends ordered a bunch of appetizers. ”
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Spicy sausages are yummy! ”
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Always enjoyed the food and atmosphere, amazing live music. ”
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Charming place, welcoming atmosphere, yummy drinks! ”
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The food was also very yummy. ”
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The food was great: ample choice, authentic (try the fejoada and the brazilian b-b-que chicken). ”
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Try their famous cheese bread too! ”
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have been to Sambe-Le many many times and I come back because the food is great and reasonably priced and the atmosphere is great. ”
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The food was amazing, tapas style I think we tasted everything on the menu. ”
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Its a very cozy and romasntic place, great food and not too expensive (portions were very fare). ”
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Everything I tried was wonderful, but in particular my friends and I enjoyed the gnudi, the tapas and a wonderful steak (Brazilian "picanha"), without forgetting the excellent Italian and Brazilian wines, the caipirinhas and the sangrias (8 different kind ”
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food was kinda bad. ”
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We stayed for dinner: loved the chicken with prosciutto and brazilian steak. ”
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great atmosphere, great bar, good food ”
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Samba-le is truly a unique experience to try Brazilian and Italian (with an exotic touch) food. ”
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Samba-le has been one of my best experiences in food and fun in New York! ”
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This is what happens when an italian decides to catch onto the "brazilian' trend just to make his lame food spot an attraction for people in search of instant coolness. ”
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The food is amazing (try the ribs and the lasagna) and the music is incredible. ”
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The portions were ridiculously tiny as well, and I am totally aware of fine dining portions, I am a foodie and know good food and am totally appreciative when portions of amazing food come out tiny. ”
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Loved the food, especially their bahian fish stew and sausages). ”
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Then, after a quick chat with the charming young owner Patrick, you will be treated with excellent Brazilian and Italian food. ”
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The food seemed unusual and interesting on the menu, we liked the meatballs well enough, but the rest of our appetizers were just okay. ”
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the food was not good, it was just bla, nothing special, nothing stood out, very average. ”
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The sangrias I feel are delicious (I love the Strawberry) and I feel they are strong enough (people I think get used to those fake Spanish/Mexican joints where their Sangrias are mixed with cheap vodkas or gin. ”
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It was very much fun, great food and fair prices. ”
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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). ”
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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. ”
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Loved the cozy interior, their shrimp salad, their meatballs. ”
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The food was excellent. ”
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lame and kinda bad food ”
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highly recommend the coconut stew and the short ribs with coconut rice. ”
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Loved the food and the ambience. ”
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The cute bartender was super nice, easy going and made a mean & tasty coconut caipirinha. ”
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My brother and I opted for the entrees rather than the tapas, the lasagna was INCREDIBLE and we also had the ribs - which were medium rare and all meat (no bone). ”
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Loved the food (short ribs and steak), and the wines. ”
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Great atmosphere and food ”
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Never have we experienced before such excellent food, courteous service, cozy and romantic ambiance. ”
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Love the $10 mojito pitchers and their meat skewars. ”
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You can try all the different Tapas, or the revisisted Italian diswches like the excellent chocolate pasta! ”
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They have a new menu for the winter: very authentic Brazilian fare at very reasonable prices. ”
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Very enjoyable samba and bossa nova music and excellent food. ”
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love this place, the food, the ambiance, the staff, and the live music. ”
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food was lame. ”
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The food was delicious, the sangria better and the samba, well. ”
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| menu variety |
100.0% positive |
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loved their menu of latin american fare. ”
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Great organic menu ”
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The food seemed unusual and interesting on the menu, we liked the meatballs well enough, but the rest of our appetizers were just okay. ”
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They have a new menu for the winter: very authentic Brazilian fare at very reasonable prices. ”
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The food was amazing, tapas style I think we tasted everything on the menu. ”
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| overall |
85.71000099182129% positive |
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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 ”
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| return potential |
100.0% positive |
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have been to Sambe-Le many many times and I come back because the food is great and reasonably priced and the atmosphere is great. ”
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Bid adieu by sultry samba music, we resolved to return again for the good service and better prices. ”
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Will definitely return for the awesome caipirinhas (another friend loved the white sangria). ”
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| service |
81.92999839782715% positive |
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have been there in 2 ocasions: first time was with the "My open bar" day, where I had good drinks and great time with very nice people. ”
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The sangrias I feel are delicious (I love the Strawberry) and I feel they are strong enough (people I think get used to those fake Spanish/Mexican joints where their Sangrias are mixed with cheap vodkas or gin. ”
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Patrick is not only very attentive, graceful and professional, but he is also a...very handsome young guy! ”
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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 ”
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Plus a very romantic ambiance and a very attentive service. ”
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Staff was attentive and fun. ”
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Great service too and mojitos. ”
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Never have we experienced before such excellent food, courteous service, cozy and romantic ambiance. ”
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liked the mojito, and the manager offered a round off some shot for the people at the bar. ”
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Patrick is a very charming manager, and staff very attentive. ”
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We sat at the bar rail in front, which meant great people watching and easy access to the house homemade sangria. ”
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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). ”
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Its friendly, casual service and tropical atmoshphere will make you wish it were an extension of your home. ”
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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!) ”
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am tired of the NY "cool" places, with posers and "trendy cool arrogant' people. ”
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Only 2 people spoke Portuguese, the bar tender and cook and the bartender was rude. ”
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love this place, the food, the ambiance, the staff, and the live music. ”
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The charming manager treated very well and even gave us a free round. ”
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The service was so ridiculously bad that I went from being irritated to being amused in a very short time. ”
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Bid adieu by sultry samba music, we resolved to return again for the good service and better prices. ”
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Great ambiance, tasty drinks and bites, good service & no attitude. ”
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This is what happens when an italian decides to catch onto the "brazilian' trend just to make his lame food spot an attraction for people in search of instant coolness. ”
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Strawberry sangria was delicious, and the manager gave us all free shots. ”
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The waiter was rude and was not helpful. ”
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It was very disappointing, I would not recommend this place for a group of people. ”
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The service is attentive and friendly, more than I can say for 90% of the restaurants in Manhattan. ”
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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. ”
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It is very quaint, well decorated and the service is extra friendly. ”
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The Owner was even attentive checking in frequently to ensure that our experience was wonderful. ”
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The cute bartender was super nice, easy going and made a mean & tasty coconut caipirinha. ”
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Great staff (all Brazilian) ”
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From the sincere and relaxed service to the deliciously homemade sangria and amazing bruchetta, Samba Le over-delivers on every account. ”
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Hip crowd, beautiful people. ”
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The food was great and the service friendly and attentive. ”
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| value |
97.6200008392334% positive |
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The sangrias I feel are delicious (I love the Strawberry) and I feel they are strong enough (people I think get used to those fake Spanish/Mexican joints where their Sangrias are mixed with cheap vodkas or gin. ”
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Its a very cozy and romasntic place, great food and not too expensive (portions were very fare). ”
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had a fruit sangria that was overly sweet I thought, my boyfriend enjoyed his expensive glass of wine. ”
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Bid adieu by sultry samba music, we resolved to return again for the good service and better prices. ”
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Wine is affordable and the drinks are FANTASTIC. ”
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The portions were ridiculously tiny as well, and I am totally aware of fine dining portions, I am a foodie and know good food and am totally appreciative when portions of amazing food come out tiny. ”
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think the glass is huge (not complaining. ”
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It was very much fun, great food and fair prices. ”
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VERY generous pours, good value. ”
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great atmosphere good value for money ”
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So I picked this place for my birthday dinner because it had good reviews, and had a great price range on menupages. ”
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Great prices! ”
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Drinks were very good, glasses huge! ”
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thought the portions were actually rather big for the price (apps are about $5-6, main courses $13-16). ”
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We had a couple of pitchers and excellent tapas (I would recommend the duck, the calamari and a wonderful bruschetta) for very little money. ”
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Great value and lots of fun. ”
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Food is excellent, portions are generous and, on top of that, you get 2 drinks and coffee/tea! ”
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Was lots of fun, practiced my dance moves for this years carnival, enjoyed great food at very cheap prices. ”
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They have a new menu for the winter: very authentic Brazilian fare at very reasonable prices. ”
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And: the prices are very reasonable! ”
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Value: very good value. ”
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| wait time |
66.66999816894531% positive |
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The live music was incredible - stirred us up to serious bootie shakin' like we hadn't in a long, long time. ”
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There was only one guy, and, yes, he was nice, but everything was kind of slow. ”
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Then, after a quick chat with the charming young owner Patrick, you will be treated with excellent Brazilian and Italian food. ”
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