Award-winning

Ambar Capitol Hill

4.7

4989 Reviews

$30 and under

Balkan style

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2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 84 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for groups
Good for special occasions
Charming

Welcome to Ambar, the gem of Capitol Hill, 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.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Balkan style, Modern European, Eastern European
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 813-3039
Website
http://www.ambarrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Nenad Petrovic
Private party facilities
Ambar is a modern Balkan tapas-style restaurant. With a desire to introduce Washington, D.C. to cutting edge Balkan cuisine, proprietor Ivan Iricanin has created a dining space that will delight and indulge the senses.
Private party contact
Tamara Jovanovic: (202) 813-3039

Location
523 8th Street SE, Washington, DC 20003
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Neighborhood
Capitol Hill
Cross street
E Street
Parking details
Public metered parking via parking station is available along 8th Street, SE from E Street to our north to I street to our south. 2 hour residential parking located nearby in the surrounding neighborhood at E Street, G Street, 7th Street, and 9th StreetOrange, Blue and Silver Lines exiting at the Eastern Market metro station are next to Ambar.
Public transit
We are metro accessible via the Orange, Blue and Silver Lines exiting at the Eastern Market metro station. Walk east to 8th Street and then proceed south 1 and a half blocks to our location at 523 8th Street (west side of the block).
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

NYE 1st Seating
$79.99 per person
Dec 31, 2024 only
Ambar is offering two seating options, the first is between 5 p.m. to 8:15 p.m., which includes unlimited small plates with New Year’s Eve specials priced at $79.99 per person (tax and gratuity not included, and guests are limited to two-hour time limit). The second seating, from 9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., is priced at $89.99 per person (tax and gratuity not included) which includes unlimited small plates with New Year’s Eve specials. Guests can also enjoy unlimited drinks for $27.99 per person. Guests dining during the second seating will enjoy unlimited food and drinks until 12:30 a.m.
NYE Last Seating
$89.99 per person
Dec 31, 2024 only
Ambar is offering two seating options, the first is from 5 p.m. to 8:15 p.m., which includes unlimited small plates with New Year’s Eve specials priced at $79.99 per person (tax and gratuity not included, and guests are limited to two-hour time limit). The second seating, from 9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., is priced at $89.99 per person (tax and gratuity not included) which includes unlimited small plates with New Year’s Eve specials. Guests can also enjoy unlimited drinks for $27.99 per person. Guests dining during the second seating will enjoy unlimited food and drinks until 12:30 a.m.

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What 4,989 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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District of Columbia
Best Value

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ambar Capitol Hill offers a "delicious feast" with an impressive variety of Balkan-inspired dishes. Guests love the "world-famous Balkan Hospitality" and the cozy ambiance, making it perfect for special occasions or a casual outing. The "exceptional quality" of food, from small plates to flavorful drinks, ensures a memorable dining experience.

4,989 Reviews

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Madeline
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great quality food and the service was amazing. Everything was fresh and flavorful, the homemade bread was also fantastic.
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Agnes Elaine
Washington DC
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always on point. The variety of food is amazing. Every item is tasty.
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Dalia
Chicago
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Lamb lasagna and mushroom crepe were great and we highly recommend. Unlimited dinner drinks were not worth it - they weren’t balanced. Service was slow at times but overall food and ambience made for a nice night out.
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Nicholas
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had an amazing time with my family at Ambar. Jason was very helpful with the ordering process and gave great recommendations based on his active listening skills. Would recommend to others!
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Geoff
VIP
Washington DC
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious and the service was excellent! We will definitely come back to enjoy Ambar.
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Floyd
Washington DC
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Was recommended by my brother in law. Was easy to make a reservation online . The meal was kind of dry but the salad and bread was ok. The bartender made a great liquor mixture. Was a beautiful atmosphere.
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Moesha
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I have an amazing time ! My waiter was fast and on ever beat when it came to what we needed ! Food was overall good !!! So was drinks ☺️
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Joanne
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waitress was delightfull and the servers and table clearers were prompt and helpful. We had a reservation and arrived before all of our party arrive we were seated. The fixed price menu had extensive options. We tried many. I ate the vegetarian dishes and all were exceptional. The mushroom crepe was outstanding.
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Elizabeth
Washington DC
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Loved the one price sampler option, everything we tried was wonderful.
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Tamara
New Orleans
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was a birthday dinner for my 17 years old granddaughter. We loved the small plates dining, the food was delicious with many vegetarian and pescatarian choices. Service was attentive and Impecable! We will be back soon!
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Ambar Capitol Hill offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Ambar Capitol Hill also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 813-3039.

Ambar Capitol Hill is rated 4.7 stars by 4989 OpenTable diners.