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Ambar Capitol Hill, Washington, DC
Award-winning

Ambar Capitol Hill

4.7
4.7
5060 Reviews
$30 and under
Balkan style

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 92 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • 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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Dining areas

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
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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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What 5,060 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

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Review summary

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Ambar Capitol Hill offers a vibrant dining experience with "delicious food", "attentive service", and a "world-famous Balkan hospitality". Guests rave about the "unlimited small plates" concept, perfect for exploring diverse flavors. Ideal for brunch or special occasions, this restaurant delights with its "great vibe" and "memorable ambiance".
5,060 Reviews
  1. Anne

    Los Angeles1 review

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Thank fully, they were so flexible with our reservations time. I initially reserved a 6:30pm slot for the main dining room but due to circumstances, I couldn’t make it until 8pm. When I called to inform them, the staff was friendly and flexible. We ended up dining in the enclosed patio which wasn’t as nice as the main dining area but the food was good and service was great so overall experience was great!

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  2. Anne

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed our experience at Ambar as we sampled many various dishes. We liked the majority of what we selected and the ones we weren’t impressed with, we would not order again ( hallumi was dry and tasteless, stuffed cabbage was too bland)

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  3. Dawn Combs VIP

    Charleston3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Serving utensils with food would have been preferable

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  4. Seante

    Baltimore1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My friend and I had a wonderful experience! Our Server, Sean, was kind, knowledgeable and attentive. The food was excellent and I will be back! 10 out of 10!

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  5. Carla

    Seattle2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent date night, lots of variety, fast friendly and knowledgeable service. So much fun! 10 out 10 would go again!!

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  6. Joy

    Washington DC4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I came here with friends to celebrate my birthday and loved it! I'll definitely be back. The food was delicious and Sean was a great server who helped us get some of the yummiest bites on the menu. The value of the meal is exceptional for a trip around the Balkans! The vibe is also on point. I highly recommend!

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  7. Becky

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was perfect! Service, food, and drinks. We did the all you can eat small plates and drinks. After 15 plates, we were stuffed!! Definitely recommend...it was so good!

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  8. David

    Little Rock2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    All of the small plates were delicious, bursting with flavor! I would definitely go back when in town.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    This place has gone downhill…. First of all the website has an hour cart menu, but we were told we the only available option was all you can eat… and when you ordered individual dishes, they were tiny so you had to order many multiples (we were only three people). Our server was not readily available so we could order more drinks or put in more food orders . And the food (I’ve only been there once before to the one in Shaw) was not as good as my last visit. Over $100 a person definitely did not reflect the quality of the food that we ate. I won’t be back.

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  10. Stephanie VIP

    Washington DC11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was wonderful and staff was very accommodating to all the requests and advice on what to try. Will definitely be going back as this is our favorite kind of food.

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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 5060 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.

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Booked 92 times today
Google Map for Ambar Capitol Hill

523 8th Street SE, Washington, DC 20003

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross street
    E Street
  • Neighborhood
    Capitol Hill
  • 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
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Balkan style, Modern European, Eastern European
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • 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).
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Nenad Petrovic
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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
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