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SUSHISAMBA Covent Garden

Restaurant Bar Meal takeaway Japanese restaurant Cocktail bar Sushi restaurant Delivery service Brazilian restaurant Peruvian restaurant

One of the Most Reviewed Brazilian restaurants in London


Address

35 The Mkt, London WC2E 8RF, United Kingdom

Website

www.sushisamba.com

Contact

+44 20 3053 0000

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (3.2K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 12 PM to 1 AM
  • Friday: (Good Friday), 12 PM to 1 AM, Hours might differ
  • Saturday: 12 PM to 1 AM
  • Sunday: 12 PM to 1 AM
  • Monday: 12 PM to 1 AM
  • Tuesday: 12 PM to 1 AM
  • Wednesday: 12 PM to 1 AM

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Dave S. 3 months ago on Google • 579 reviews New
    Looking for a place for a drink after work, they were very busy, but Richard found us a space and took care of us. The drinks came quickly and we're delicious! There is a really good vibe about the place, and even on a Thursday evening it was buzzing. Great location and great setting!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Wellington G. 2 years ago on Google
    One of my go-to restaurants in London, the food is full of flavor, the lychee cocktails are great, the service is great too. The place is decorated very well and just a nice place to have a celebration or meet up with friends and family. The view from the seats near the window are a bonus as well. Will definitely be back. I highly recommend the sea bass if it’s still on the menu.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Nando M. 2 years ago on Google
    Incredible experience. The restaurant looks fantastic, it makes you happy and astonished (5*). We received a warm and polite welcome (5*). I tried the Samba rolls, they were definitely good, but to be honest for prices and location I expected more than that (4*). The service was apparently good, the waiter was professional, but he was pushing us to get order too much in my opinion, saying that the kitchen were closing. Well I paid 120£ deposit and I was given the 21:30 slot, so it wasn't my fault at all and I suppose to sit, relax with friends checking the menu and order, If I have to rush I'll to mcdonald (3*)...
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Irina M. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely incredible place. First of all, the restaurant and the decorations look amazing and the music was super fun (salsa music!). What really made our lunch an experience, rather than just a meal, was the quality of food and mostly, the waiters and waitresses. Quick, super friendly and very attentive. When you leave the table for the bathroom, they refold your napkin. As it was my partner's and I anniversary, they even brought out a little dessert on the house. Staff is always walking around to make sure guests don't have to look for them if they need something. Will definitely come again when in London.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sa R. 5 months ago on Google • 176 reviews
    Service started well then went downhill. Tried to clear our plates before we were done, and without asking. Food taste is good, presentation excellent! Servings are small. Can imagine this place being booked out for corporate events or perhaps a wedding celebration.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 H A. 3 months ago on Google • 134 reviews New
    The seating area is large upstairs with great views over Covent Garden. Carlos was a kind server and helped us navigate the menu explaining what was halal and ensured none of our food had acolohol. It was disappointing that three dishes we ordered were not available, only be told after suggesting an alternative. Strange that such a high end restaurant would not have food for service at lunch. Having said that, the Tom yam virgin cocktail was delightful, the spicy tuna roll was awesome and the fried aubergine was so light and crispy. All in all, I don’t think I would come back but was nice to try.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Antoine B. 2 years ago on Google
    Food is incredibly tasty, and the interior design is beautiful. Unfortunately cocktails were nothing too special, it felt more like juices to me.. The waiters were really heavy after we just walk in to take our order so we did order and then he forgot to put our order through and disappeared. We finally got our food after a chat with the managers and they handled the situation with class in the end. Service charge of 13,5% as well just to let you know.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andrew J. 1 month ago on Google • 337 reviews New
    Great place! Food was excellent, drinks were spot on. However, our reservation wasn't honored. Had to wait on the speakeasy, then the main bar. Food there was delicious, albeit not the full menu. Would definitely come again in warmer weather when more seating is available.

  • 5/5 Sarah T. 2 weeks ago on Google • 295 reviews New
    Amazing experience, tasty cocktails, delicious food and good vibes all round. The place has a maximalist decor and there’s always something new to catch your eye. Lots of good sharing plates.

  • 5/5 M. S. 2 months ago on Google • 27 reviews New
    Fun, vibrant place for dinner with friends. I really enjoying this restaurant. Firstly, great location and atmosphere time after time. All the food is delicious. I asked for recommendations and we went with all of them, none disappointed. The sushi is divine, lovely fresh side vegetables and the meats (ribs, lamb chops, grill) excellent. Surprisingly something for everyone.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 RyKas 1. 3 weeks ago on Google • 25 reviews New
    Lovely fusion of Japanese, Brazilian and Petuvian cuisine. Great selection of dishes and wonderful pleasant atmosphere. The Samba Salad is divine and the Seviche glorious! Great location in the heart of Covent Garden and nice friendly staff. Look forward to coming back again!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Daniela P. 2 years ago on Google
    The food is good and the plates look like art. We tried sushi, which is not the original one but we enjoyed the experience. The restaurant is very beautiful: it is divided in 3 section with different styles. Really like it
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Laura F. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely venue, lovely staff, great food. Really good value for money. We were lucky to have a day it was quiet with train strikes. The desert was by far the best. Staff also made a lovely gesture for a birthday. Greatly appreciated.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vic P. 4 months ago on Google
    We came for my girlfriend’s birthday. Not sure if there's a birthday-related thing. If there is we didn't get any. All good. Great food and service. Beautiful place. Thank you!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Fernanda L. 6 months ago on Google
    Modern ambiance with live DJ. Perfect for drinks with friends, tend to attract a younger crowd. The food is good even though some dishes are hit or miss. I wouldn’t say this is THE place for sushi but their mix of Latin American influences is innovative. As for the service, Stefano was amazing, always attentive and make sure we got what we order, he was kind enough to give us recommendations for drinks and food. For dessert please try rainforest, something different but delicious.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jason S. 1 year ago on Google
    Very interesting restaurant to hang out with friends. We were a bunch of office colleagues and had a seperate room booked for us with a round table which was fantastic. There was a 6 course menu which was super fantastic. Every dish was done to perfection. The cost of the set menu was super exorbitant at £240 per person excluding drinks, but heard most restaurants around that area charge this much. Lamb chops was a standout dish as also the desert.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Zak W. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place in London to eat. The atmosphere was amazing and the restaurant looks very decadent. The food was incredible, some of the best steak I've ever had. The prices are high, but this is justified by the excellent food and services. The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommended place to visit for a special occasion.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vince 2 months ago on Google • 227 reviews New
    First time in the Covent Garden branch and I've to say both the atmosphere and the service are brilliant. The food doesn't disappoint, the only dish we didn't really appreciate was the Japanese style aubergine, it was burned. Our favourites are the salmon and tuna ceviches.

  • 4/5 Tamara 2 months ago on Google • 82 reviews New
    Good food, fusion of couple of cousins. Very positive atmosphere, great stuff, fast food arrival (much appreciated). We ordered couple of things which arrived very fast and we did order on top. Platan chips is amazing!

  • 2/5 Milly P. 3 months ago on Google • 49 reviews New
    I took my housemate here as a Xmas gift, but unfortunately it didn’t live up to the expectations. Except for the California roll - quite underwhelming - the food was excellent, especially the anticuchos with black cod and pork belly. The issue was the service. Our waitress took our order in the beginning then completely disappeared. No check back, no second drinks offered. We had to stop 3 different people. When we didn’t received our second drink and wanted to cancel it, she then came to the table; we had already finished our dinner and had to leave. Drinks were left on the bill after saying she would talk to the manager. For the price you pay, you would expect a better attention to the patrons

  • 5/5 Philip H. 2 months ago on Google • 26 reviews New
    We just had a quick menu before we left for the airport, but it was nevertheless a delicious & nice experience. The waiter supported our choice and we received a variety of sushi as expected. It tasted fresh and delicious but our favorite was the desert. The banana bread & ice cream was a positive & sweet surprise - the perfect ending for our long weekend in London! Thank you & we will definitely return!

  • 5/5 Justine G. 3 months ago on Google • 11 reviews New
    Sushi Samba is one of my favourite places to eat. I have been countless times and the food is always great. They really deliver what they say! I took my boyfriend for the first time and he loved everything. The Samba salad and Neo Tokyo (Spicy tuna) sushi roll were my favourite this time. Music was great which gets you in the mood and as always, every table was taken. The runners delivering the food explained every dish and our waiter was friendly. I work in hospitality myself, so maybe I’m looking for what kind of service I give. I wish our waiter just interacted a bit more. I just didn’t feel he created any relationship with us. (This is just what I would have liked) I felt he just showed up to take the order, checked back on our food once we were finished and cleared our plates. I’m not saying it was terrible service, I just needed that little bit more I would give to my tables. Highly recommend!

  • 5/5 Stian K. 2 years ago on Google
    Great food, greater service! Got this place recommended by a friend and it did not disappoint! Food was great, but the service was even better! They were very attentive, was oftwn at our table and the staff was very positive and outgoing. We had sushi and grilled meat, sake, mochi and wine and good cocktails. We really enjoyed ourselves and had a great experience! Highly recommend!👍🏻

  • 4/5 Peter F. 2 years ago on Google
    A fantastic night out - the food is incredible and dished up wonderfully. Atmosphere is great and the cocktails were delicious. Service was slightly slow at times but it is a busy restaurant. Bit miffed by the 13.5 % service charge but I suppose these businesses need to recoup losses from COVID closures

  • 5/5 Alwaleed Al R. 3 months ago on Google New
    Had a blast at Sushi Samba last night! The sushi was great, really fresh and tasty. The vibe there is just awesome, but the real treat was the Kobe beef, super fatty and melted in my mouth. Ahmed, our waiter, was super helpful – knew the menu inside out and gave us some great recommendations. Can't wait to go back!

  • 5/5 Kari S. 5 months ago on Google
    A delicious experience! I highly recommend the tasting menu. We did the 100pound tasting menu and it was actually a bit too much food but so delicious, and very worth it for the quality and amount of food you get.

  • 5/5 Nicole H. 7 months ago on Google
    The food was amazing. The best sushi I’ve ever had. The lamb chops, super ! I can’t overemphasize how good the food was. We didn’t have a reservation but the staff were super helpful and nice to get us a table.

  • 5/5 Alavi Z. 5 months ago on Google
    You can never go wrong with sushi samba. It's a great experience from the moment you step in. Be sure to book a table ahead of time as it gets busy. Order anything from the menu and you'll not be disappointed

  • 5/5 Tiffany S. 7 months ago on Google
    What a fantastic meal! We visited on Friday at lunch. When we arrived the atmosphere was very cool, with lots of windows and a relaxing vibe. We were served by Yui who was very friendly and attentive. We ordered the Taste of Samba which was a great selection of their menu. Everything was so delicious, I honestly can't fault any of the dishes. I highly recommend it.

  • 5/5 Albert S. 1 year ago on Google
    The food was extremely tasty and the whole design of the restraint was brilliant. The service was exceptionally quick and the waiters were wonderful and walked us through the dishes. The theme of the restaurant was on point and the food tastes exquisite and fresh. It was quite pricey however and for the money you paid you certainly could of had more food.

  • 4/5 Alexandra A W. 4 months ago on Google
    This place had a bustling, lively vibe. Even though it was big, it felt cozy. I liked the Christmas decor up on the ceilings too. They also had outdoor dining. The staff were friendly. Good food too; we ordered the Salmon sushi (very tasty and tasted fresh), California roll, Negitoro, Neo Tokyo and one more roll but I forgot the name 😀 They also had a coat check so that was a nice touch. Our seat had a view of the North Hall.

  • 5/5 Adnaan B. 1 year ago on Google
    The dinning experience was amazing. The decor is phenomenal as is the service. So glad there's two sushi sambas now. Cocktails are amazing and a place where you can for two or more. A very buzzing atmosphere.

  • 5/5 Rania K. 1 year ago on Google
    The food, ambience, the decoration with all the greenery, the vibes and the service is just excellent. It’s a must visit if you are in London and would like to escape in a different place or experience a special dining experience. Not to mention the exquisite deserts! This place has ticked all points honestly!

  • 5/5 Miranda M. 1 month ago on Google • 1 review New
    Carlos served with a suave and beautiful energy! Happy to boast the experience because of what he added to our evening. The artist and chef Anthony both helped direct us to the location as well as welcomed us greatly by providing delicious and unique starting dishes that our palettes enjoyed greatly!


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Difficult to find a space
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
    • ✓️ Private dining room
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Counter service
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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