Award-winning
Ambar Capitol Hill
4.7
4988 Reviews
$30 and under
Balkan style
Ambar Capitol Hill
4.7
$30 and under
Balkan style
Capitol Hill
Make a reservation
2 people
Dec 16, 2024
7:00 PM
Experiences are available.
- Good for groups
- Good for special occasions
- Charming
Private dining
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Dining areas
Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Elegant
- Price$30 and under
- CuisinesBalkan style, Modern European, Eastern European
- Hours of operationBrunch 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
- Payment optionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Executive chefNenad Petrovic
- Private party facilitiesAmbar 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 contactTamara Jovanovic: (202) 813-3039
- Award-winning
- MICHELIN Plate 2022
- NeighborhoodCapitol Hill
- Cross streetE Street
- Parking detailsPublic 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 transitWe 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).<br />
- AdditionalBanquet, 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 onlyAmbar 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 onlyAmbar 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 4,988 people are saying
Overall ratings and reviews
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4.7
- 4.7Food
- 4.6Service
- 4.6Ambience
- 4.6Value
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4,988 Reviews
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Washington DC
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5.013 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Dalia
Chicago
5 reviews
4.05 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
- Overall 4
- Food 4
- Service 3
- Ambience 5
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Nicholas
Washington DC
1 review
5.01 review
Dined 1 day ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Geoff
Washington DC
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5.019 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Floyd
Washington DC
4 reviews
4.04 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
- Overall 4
- Food 3
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
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Moesha
Washington DC
1 review
5.01 review
Dined on December 8, 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Joanne
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.03 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Elizabeth
Washington DC
20 reviews
5.020 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 4
- Ambience 4
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Tamara
New Orleans
8 reviews
5.08 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Alina
Miami
1 review
5.01 review
Dined on November 26, 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 3
- Ambience 5
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FAQs
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 4988 OpenTable diners.
Ambar Capitol Hill does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Ambar Capitol Hill
4.7
$30 and under
Balkan style
Capitol Hill
Make a reservation
2 people
Dec 16, 2024
7:00 PM
Experiences are available.
Order delivery or takeout
523 8th Street SE, Washington, DC 20003
Dining areas
Additional information
- Award-winning
- MICHELIN Plate 2022
- Cross streetE Street
- NeighborhoodCapitol Hill
- Hours of operationBrunch 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
- Price$30 and under
- CuisinesBalkan style, Modern European, Eastern European
- Dining styleCasual Elegant
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Parking detailsPublic 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 transitWe 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).
- Payment optionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Executive chefNenad Petrovic
- AdditionalBanquet, 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
- Phone number(202) 813-3039
- Private party facilitiesAmbar 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 contactTamara Jovanovic: (202) 813-3039
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