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Ambar - Arlington, Arlington, VA

Ambar - Arlington

4.6
4.6
4101 Reviews
$31 to $50
Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 67 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
Welcome to Ambar, the gem of Arlington, where you are invited to explore the dynamic flavors of Balkan cuisine. What distinguishes us, is our well-curated, exclusive 'Dining Without Limits' experience, which brings you the soul of Balkan dining traditions. Our extensive menu boasts a variety of shareable small plates, perfectly paired with a vast selection of premium Balkan wines. Whether joining us for a leisurely lunch, celebratory weekend brunch, or an evening of indulgence, our unlimited dining menu promises to deliver an unparalleled culinary journey. We excel in serving individual guests, as well as larger groups, and private events. At Ambar, our custom catering services add that extra sparkle to your events. At Ambar, we are revolutionizing dining with inventive Balkan cuisine that blends tradition and innovation, seamlessly. We ensure an unforgettable gastronomic experience with award-winning, extraordinary hospitality. Step into Ambar, the pinnacle of Balkan dining.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Balkan style, Eastern European
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 9:30 am–3:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:30 pm–10:30 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (703) 875-9663
  • Website
    http://www.ambarrestaurant.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Dejan Pilovic
  • Catering
    Please check the menu and options online<br />https://www.ambarrestaurant.com/catering-clarendon/
  • Private party facilities
    Ambar is a perfect place for all types of private and corporate events. With our exceptional food and well trained staff, Ambar is the place of choice when it comes to your celebration. From small family gatherings to huge corporate events, we host your friends and business partners with equal care.
  • Private party contact
    Marijana Skerlic: (703) 875-9663
  • Location
    2901 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201
  • Neighborhood
    Arlington
  • Cross street
    N Fillmore St and N Garfield St
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Clarendon Metro station - Orange and Silver lines
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 4,101 people are saying

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

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Review summary

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Ambar - Arlington impresses with its "fantastic" food and "great" service, offering an "incredible variety" of Balkan flavors through unlimited small plates. Ideal for brunch or a special occasion, its "festive" atmosphere and accommodating staff ensure a memorable experience. Highlights include the brunch and "excellent Balkan cuisine," with many patrons eager to return.

4,101 Reviews

  1. Divya

    VIP

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and the atmosphere was playful, fun, and bright. Food was brought out to us in a timely manner. Highly recommend the Aijvar, shakshuka, salmon Benedict and donut holes. My only issue was that our server wasn’t very attentive. It felt like she was trying to ignore us when we were trying to get her attention. She didn’t check on us while we were eating or offer to refill water. She did not clear up plates as we finished dishes (we had a small table it was getting hard to keep dishes on the table). Overall food and atmosphere was great, service could have been better.

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  2. Danny

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ambar for valentines day was a very good experience.

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  3. Teddy

    Washington DC

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    The service was incredibly slow, took almost 20 minutes after we were seated to get service.

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  4. James

    VIP

    Richmond

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambience, food and service was excellent. It was a great place to celebrate Valentine’s Day with my hubby.

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  5. Steven

    New York City

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was not hot -- closer to cold. I feel that could really be improved upon.

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  6. Spencer

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ambar is always a reliable place to eat when we are really hungry and want to try a variety of things. The service is excellent every time.

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  7. Daniel

    VIP

    Washington DC

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Generally unimpressive. Was still charged $11 per glass of wine even though the waitress told us the drinks were included in the $55/pp menu. The roasted lamb was so salty it was inevitable. It was all such a disappointment

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  8. Eric

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always recommend Ambar for lunch—the Ambar Experience is a great choice, with a good variety. Today, the food was excellent and well presented. Service was great. Noise level was a bit high, but manageable.

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  9. Richard

    Washington DC

    82 reviews

    4.0

    82 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We went for Ambar’s $25 Restaurant Week lunch, but their everyday lunch - at $28 - is a 365-day outstanding bargain. You get unlimited number of dishes from a very long menu, and your appetite will be sated before your desire to order more is abated. The dishes may not be headline grabbing but they are all very good. There are goodies for vegetarians, pescatarians & meat lovers.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, the food was great, but the service this time was pretty bad. We had one person at our table who has food allergies and the waitress was not accommodating at all. It took us talking to another waiter, who then brought out the allergen menu half way through our meal! They kept telling that person they were bringing out special food for her but then never told us which dishes were the allergy ones - they would just leave it randomly on the table. The whole experience was terrible for her so don’t recommend eating here if you have any allergies!!

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FAQs

Ambar - Arlington does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Ambar - Arlington also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 875-9663.

Ambar - Arlington is rated 4.6 stars by 4101 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 67 times today

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Google Map for Ambar - Arlington

2901 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    N Fillmore St and N Garfield St
  • Neighborhood
    Arlington
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 9:30 am–3:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:30 pm–10:30 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Balkan style, Eastern European
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Clarendon Metro station - Orange and Silver lines
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Dejan Pilovic
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.ambarrestaurant.com/
  • Phone number
    (703) 875-9663
  • Catering
    Please check the menu and options online<br />https://www.ambarrestaurant.com/catering-clarendon/
  • Private party facilities
    Ambar is a perfect place for all types of private and corporate events. With our exceptional food and well trained staff, Ambar is the place of choice when it comes to your celebration. From small family gatherings to huge corporate events, we host your friends and business partners with equal care.
  • Private party contact
    Marijana Skerlic: (703) 875-9663

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