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Latin American Restaurant in Rosebank.

A land rich in bold flavours.
Where the vines sway to distinctive beats.
A playground in the concrete jungle.

Opening Hours

  • Monday 12h00 - 00h00
  • Tuesday 12h00 - 00h00
  • Wednesday 12h00 - 00h00
  • Thursday 12h00 - 00h00
  • Friday 12h00 - 00h00
  • Saturday 12h00 - 00h00
  • Sunday 12h00 - 00h00

Specials

Mama Samba Easter Music festival

Savour the rhythm this Easter at Mama Samba. Featuring Marco Da Costa & Kimmy K — indulge in rich flavours, delicious bites, and smooth beats that set the perfect mood.

  • Sat, 4 Apr
  • Saturday only: 19:30:00 only
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 1 Apr 2026

Mama Samba Easter Music festival Featuring Micah Myle

Bite into Mama Sambas juicy, zesty delights while Micah Myles fills the air with sizzling guitar vibes and eclectic rhythms this Easter!

  • Mon, 6 Apr
  • Monday only: 14:00:00 only
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 1 Apr 2026

Reviews (2461)

4.4 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.3
Value 4.2
Service 4.3
Ambience 4.6
  • Siya Dined: 1 day ago
    4.3
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Erin Dined: 2 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 03 Apr 26
    Honestly the most incredible evening! Amazing food- gorgeous entertainment with kind service staff. One for the books!

    MAMASAMBA responded on Fri 03 Apr 26:
    Good day Erin, Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled you had such an incredible evening with us. We can not wait to welcome you back for another unforgettable experience!. Kind regards, Agnes.

  • Hester Dined: 2 days ago
    4.5
    Food 3.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 03 Apr 26
    Beautiful restaurant

    MAMASAMBA responded on Fri 03 Apr 26:
    Good day Hester, Thank you for your lovely feedback and for dining with us. We are so pleased you enjoyed the space and overall experience. We did notice your rating on the service and appreciate you highlighting this. Your feedback is valuable to us as we continuously work on improving consistency across all aspects of the experience.We hope to welcome you back again soon for an even more seamless visit. Kind regards, Agnes.

  • Karabo C. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 01 Apr 26 (Guest left no comment)

    MAMASAMBA responded on Fri 03 Apr 26:
    Good day Karabo, Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled you had such an incredible evening with us. We can not wait to welcome you back for another unforgettable experience!. Kind regards, Agnes.

  • Fhumulani N. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 31 Mar 26 (Guest left no comment)

    MAMASAMBA responded on Fri 03 Apr 26:
    Good day Fhumulani, Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled you had such an incredible evening with us. We can not wait to welcome you back for another unforgettable experience!. Kind regards, Agnes.

  • Tifny D. Dined: 1 week ago
    2.8
    Food 2.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 1.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 31 Mar 26
    Mammasamba: Great for the ‘Gram, Lacking for the Soul Rating: 2/5 Mammasamba is a visual masterpiece, and the energy in the room was electric—packed to the brim for a reason. While the hostess greeted us with genuine warmth, the experience unfortunately spiraled once we were seated. The service was remarkably slow; our basic drink order (a beer and water) took an eternity to arrive, only appearing long after our food order had been placed. For a place that feels like a premium setting, the floor management was missing in action. We were never checked on, and we eventually had to track someone down just to pay the bill. The Food: The Burger: Disappointing. The patty was tiny—reminiscent of a fast-food junior burger—and lacked any seasoning or "wow" factor. Pork Belly Bites: Visually stunning but incredibly dry and bland. We couldn't finish the plate. The Highlight: The side of vegetables was the unexpected star—delicious and beautifully presented. However, even these needed salt, which was nowhere to be found on the table. The Verdict: If you are looking for high-end aesthetic content for your Instagram feed, this is your spot. If you are looking for a wholesome, well-serviced meal that matches the "premium" atmosphere, I’d suggest finding a different table in Rosebank. Currently, it feels more like a high-priced takeaway experience than a sit-down restaurant.

    MAMASAMBA responded on Fri 03 Apr 26:
    Good day Tiffany De Beer, Thank you for your detailed feedback. We are glad you enjoyed the atmosphere and found highlights in the presentation, but we are sorry to hear that other aspects of your experience did not meet expectations. Your comments have been noted and will be shared with the team as we continue to refine our offering. We appreciate your visit and hope to welcome you again for an improved experience. Kind regards, AGNES.

  • Refilwe M. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 30 Mar 26
    Overall, great dining experience. My family and I all enjoyed our meal choices

    MAMASAMBA responded on Wed 01 Apr 26:
    Dear Refilwe M., Thank you for taking the time to complete the review about your dining experience at Mamasamba. We are thrilled to hear that you and your family enjoyed the meal choices, creating a great overall experience. We look forward to welcoming you back to Mamasamba soon! Kind regards, Mamasamba

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