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Ambar - Arlington, Arlington, VA

Ambar - Arlington

4.5
4.5
4021 Reviews
$31 to $50
Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 111 times today
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
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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What 4,021 people are saying

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ambar - Arlington offers a vibrant dining experience with "exceptional food" and a "friendly atmosphere." The restaurant is known for its diverse Balkan cuisine, with standout dishes like lamb and mussels. While service can vary, many diners praise the attentive staff and the value of the unlimited small plates option. The "beautiful setting" and varied menu make it a popular choice for brunch and group dining.

4,021 Reviews

  1. Tatjana

    Washington DC

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love Ambar in Clarendon! It never disappoints. No wonder they are always the highest rated brunch in the Northern VA area. The restaurant is beautiful, great for small or large groups, the staff is very knowledgeable, friendly and welcoming. I have celebrated multiple birthday's at this location (including most recent one this past November), had dinner with my family, and HHs with friends. You can't go wrong with Ambar in Clarendon! Highly recommend visiting this location, and eventually making your way to their other locations too :)

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  2. Betty

    Atlanta Metro

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing brunch with delicious items you can't find anywhere else! Splurge for the $43/person option and try as much as you can. The hostess was warm and welcoming and all the staff are great even when it's busy. Mario is the best!

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  3. sara

    Charlotte

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always have a great meal and experience at Ambar across all of their locations. This time we were dining with a friend who has a dietary restriction and the staff were very accommodating for us to ensure we knew which dishes were able or unable to be modified. Another great experience!

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  4. Ellen

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Food was fairly good. Very very crowded place with a noise level way ‘off the charts’. Could not hear at all the person talking next to you

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  5. Brandy

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were excellent. Frances was an outstanding server. Very attentive to our needs.

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  6. Jessie

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    I really didn’t think the food was worth $50/person for the dinner experience. $35/person seems way more fitting for the options offered. The food was good but not fantastic. Really was disappointed after all the good things I’ve heard about this place. (Also I’m totally down to spend good money on a meal or unlimited tapas but this did not meet my expectations)

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    All of the food was excellent. For $50 it's hard to beat the format of "infinite small dishes, keep ordering whatever you want!" The steak tartare, chevapi, mussels, veal soup, and a whole smorgasbord of other dishes we ordered were *all* excellent. There were a couple of plates that were less stand-out, and they were all still good! When your worst plate of the night, of dozens, is still a 7/10... Well I'm certainly going to be back. I haven't tried everything yet, and apparently I want to! What a great outcome (:

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  8. Sahar

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    made a reservation for brunch and had a great time! food was good and flavorful

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  9. Deep

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was not as good as usual, we kept getting food we didn’t order.

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  10. Travis

    Greater Boston

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    In the area for the MCM and this place was great!!! We always try to find a new place when we are in town. Will definitely be back here again.

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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 4.5 stars by 4021 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 111 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Ambar - Arlington

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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