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Ambar Capitol Hill, Washington, DC
Award-winning

Ambar Capitol Hill

4.7
4.7
5041 Reviews
$30 and under
Balkan style

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 97 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem

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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  • Location
    523 8th Street SE, Washington, DC 20003
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Phone number
    (202) 813-3039
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Nenad Petrovic
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct

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What 5,041 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

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Ambar Capitol Hill offers a memorable dining experience with "absolutely delicious food" and a "fun concept" of unlimited small plates. The Balkan-inspired menu is praised for its "great variety" and "unique flavors." Guests enjoy the "world-famous Balkan hospitality" with attentive service and a cozy ambiance, making it a top choice for special occasions.

5,041 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Orlando

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely loved my experience here. I hope to be back when I’m in DC again.
    Ambar Capitol HillResponded 3 days ago
    Hello! Thanks for the feedback. We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic experience at Ambar Capitol Hill. It's always a joy to know that our guests enjoyed our food, service, and value. We look forward to welcoming you back when you're in town again. Thanks again for choosing us!

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  2. Dan

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Endless food. Great quality. Price is High for 5 people, But worth it.

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  3. Allan

    Washington DC

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional service from our server, bar tender and food runners. Couldn’t have asked for better. Food was delicious. A few plates reached us at a cooler temperature than I believe was intended. But all of the items we ordered were of excellent quality and flavorful. We’ll be back!

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  4. manuelm

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good overall experience, love the new menu and all you can eat format for the small dishes. The service was impeccable: attentive, playful and informal. We had a great time, will return soon.
    Ambar Capitol HillResponded 3 days ago
    Hello Manuel, Thank you for your wonderful review. We're happy to hear that you enjoyed your experience and that the service especially left a great impression. Your support is much appreciated and we hope to welcome you again for another great experience. Best Regards, Ambar Capitol Hill

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  5. Faith

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Having now been to both the Hill and Shaw locations 18 months apart, the quality of the food was consistent and absolutely delicious in both instances. The unlimited small plates option is fantastic for a nice occasion for folks who like to share. The service was great, and from front to back of the house, the staff seem to really care about not only the quality of food, but the dining experience as well. 10/10 would happily go back again and again, and would love to try their Happy Hour!

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  6. Tracy

    VIP

    Baltimore

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had enjoyed experience with attentive service.

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  7. Julie

    New Orleans

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is okay. Our service was slow and the food was mid, but the ambience was really beautiful. Very rustic. But for $40 it was not that great.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 18 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was an amazing experience for me and my family. The food is so good- it’s like food coming out of your grandmas kitchen. Amazing service…great place for all occasions

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  9. Kenton

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience Daniel was our waiter and he made the experience even better. Would definitely recommend coming here to try different food presentations you wouldn’t normally.

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  10. foodie

    VIP

    Washington DC

    74 reviews

    3.0

    74 reviews

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Love this place for lunch but today was a Monday holiday and they did a brunch menu that was more limited in selections and more expensive

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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 4.7 stars by 5041 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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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 97 times today
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523 8th Street SE, Washington, DC 20003

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Phone number
    (202) 813-3039
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Nenad Petrovic
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct

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