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Ambar - Arlington, Arlington, VA
Ambar - Arlington, Arlington, VA
Ambar - Arlington, Arlington, VA
Ambar - Arlington, Arlington, VA
Ambar - Arlington, Arlington, VA

Ambar - Arlington

4.6 (4153)
$31 to $50
Tapas / Small Plates
2901 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 72 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
Welcome to Ambar, the gem of Arlington, 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. At Ambar, our custom catering services add that extra sparkle to your events. At Ambar, we are revolutionizing dining with inventive Balkan cuisine that blends tradition and innovation, seamlessly. We ensure an unforgettable gastronomic experience with award-winning, extraordinary hospitality. Step into Ambar, the pinnacle of Balkan dining.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Balkan style, Eastern European
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 9:30 am–3:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:30 pm–10:30 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (703) 875-9663
  • Website
    http://www.ambarrestaurant.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Dejan Pilovic
  • Catering
    Please check the menu and options online<br />https://www.ambarrestaurant.com/catering-clarendon/
  • Private party facilities
    Ambar is a perfect place for all types of private and corporate events. With our exceptional food and well trained staff, Ambar is the place of choice when it comes to your celebration. From small family gatherings to huge corporate events, we host your friends and business partners with equal care.
  • Private party contact
    Marijana Skerlic: (703) 875-9663
  • Location
    2901 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201
  • Neighborhood
    Arlington
  • Cross street
    N Fillmore St and N Garfield St
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Clarendon Metro station - Orange and Silver lines
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Ambar - Arlington's menu was last updated on 9/8/2023.

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What 4,153 people are saying

Ambar - Arlington reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ambar - Arlington offers a vibrant dining experience with "great service" and "delicious food." Guests rave about the "unlimited small plates" concept, perfect for sampling a wide variety of dishes. The atmosphere is lively, and the accommodating staff ensures a pleasant visit. Ideal for brunch or group gatherings, Ambar delights with its Balkan-inspired cuisine.
4,154 Reviews

  1. Steve

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and the service was great. Highly recommended!

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  2. Clyde

    Washington DC3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and ambiance were great, but the service was inconsistent. We were seated outside, and the waiter seemed annoyed having to come out to serve us. At one point, we went unserved for about 30 minutes, despite being within the 2-hour service timeframe. Despite this, we still left a 20% gratuity, perhaps the server just had a bad day.

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  3. Regina

    Phoenix21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tried this restaurant on a trip to the DC area, based on reviews, and it did not disappoint!!!! Absolutely excellent dishes, delivered in an unrushed manner so that you could stretch out your appetite. Nice atmosphere, and not too noisy so that we could actually have nice conversations! Highly recommend!! B

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  4. Gary VIP

    Washington DC10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great. The service staff were very attentive and the mimosas were bottomless.

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  5. Bobbi

    Indiana10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service and food! Enjoyed our cocktails and the opportunity to try so many dishes.

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  6. Laura

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot to eat with a group so you can share a bunch of the items. The service was wonderful and very accommodating to our group with 3 young kids. Very pleased.

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  7. Ljiljana

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and great service! Metered parking next door. Overall, a wonderful experience!

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  8. Charles VIP

    New York City51 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant! Each dish fabulous! Ivan, our waiter, amazing and a gentleman!

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  9. Bernadette

    Washington DC4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We made a reservation for Mother’s Day and we for some reason were seated in their dingy basement. It looked like a restroom with the little tiny tiles on the floor but I could’ve lived with that except it was also very cold and the music was blasting. The food was good as usual and the runners despite having to come from upstairs did a good job trying to get us our food. We had to wait longer because they had to bring a big tray and go down a tiny staircase to get to us. Our server was meh. She was friendly but inattentive. Our drinks never got filled unless we call her attention and she was just standing by the bar. There was a moment when we couldn’t see her at all, about 10 mins so I finally asked another server to fill our drinks and put food order for us. Then she came a minute later and checked on us. The ambience downstairs is the killer. It’s night and day compared to the nice garden it portrayed upstairs. It seemed like it was trying to have a speakeasy vibe but it didn’t achieve it. Not very happy with our dining experience today but I’m just glad the food was good.

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  10. Muna VIP

    Washington DC2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was terrible but service was amazing. I probably wouldn’t recommend to anyone.

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FAQs

Ambar - Arlington does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Ambar - Arlington also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 875-9663.

Ambar - Arlington is rated 4.6 stars by 4153 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  3. Washington, D.C. Area
  4. Virginia - DC Suburbs
  5. Arlington

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Booked 72 times today
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2901 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    N Fillmore St and N Garfield St
  • Neighborhood
    Arlington
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 9:30 am–3:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:30 pm–10:30 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Balkan style, Eastern European
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Clarendon Metro station - Orange and Silver lines
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Dejan Pilovic
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.ambarrestaurant.com/
  • Phone number
    (703) 875-9663
  • Catering
    Please check the menu and options online<br />https://www.ambarrestaurant.com/catering-clarendon/
  • Private party facilities
    Ambar is a perfect place for all types of private and corporate events. With our exceptional food and well trained staff, Ambar is the place of choice when it comes to your celebration. From small family gatherings to huge corporate events, we host your friends and business partners with equal care.
  • Private party contact
    Marijana Skerlic: (703) 875-9663

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