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Ambar Capitol Hill

Name: Ambar Capitol Hill
Address: 523 8th Street SE, Washington, DC, United States, 20003
Telephone: (202) 813-3039
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

4982 Reviews

$30 and under

Balkan style

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2 people

11 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 77 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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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
Area
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).<br />
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

NYE 1st Seating
USD 79.99 per person
31 Dec 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 $99.99 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
USD 99.99 per person
31 Dec 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 $99.99 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 4,982 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 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

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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.

4,982 Reviews

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Joanne
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
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 7 days ago
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 26 November 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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Alina
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 26 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing. The cultural culinary experience is so unique and complete.
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Sanam
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 24 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I think that out of all three Ambars in the DC Metro area, the food is the best here at the Capitol Hill location. It’s very tasty and savory.
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Monica
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 24 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and very good food! Also reasonably priced. Will return again and again!
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Shanisha
Washington DC
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Made an easy enough reservation online, the day before. Only had bar seating left, which was actually listed with reserved plaques when we arrived Restaurant is about a block away from eastern market metro. Street parking. $36+ unlimited tapas style plates. You can order as many plates as you want. They are kind of sample size, but very filling. Two drink options. Unlimited regular mimosas (various flavors) for $12 -OR- the same regular unlimited mimosas AND cocktails and other non alcoholic drinks I literally had the full menu of regular mimosas lol. My friend had a lemongrass or something cocktail the entire time, and loved them! We were seated at the bar and Courtney was our bartender. He was Amazing! The receipt comes out a little wonky, like it isn't exactly itemized, but it does come up to the price total as listed on the menu. We were told , its done that way to capture the cost of the drinks ..... This is not really a "turn up" spot. A mixed crowd, everyone had a good time tho! I don't recall if music was playing, but I was so busy catching up with my good friend. Such a lovely time!
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Valery
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good variable options. It was delicious and a good value for the cost
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Elizabeth
London
18 reviews
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food and service; lively but not too noisy atmosphere. Good for conversation.
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OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 11 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellent and very full of flavor. Appetizer croquettes and moussaka were delicious. The fried chicken was different in the best way and served with a cucumber raita. The beef kebob was a nice size serving over purple cabbage. The lamb medallions were good, but there were only two small pieces. The baklava and chocolate cake were tasty while the raspberry cake was underwhelming. Our server was very friendly. We would visit again when hungry enough to justify the all you can eat.
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Ambar Capitol Hill offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Ambar Capitol Hill also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 813-3039.

Ambar Capitol Hill is rated 4.8 stars by 4982 OpenTable diners.