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Ambar Capitol Hill, Washington, DC
Award-winning

Ambar Capitol Hill

4.7
4.7
5044 Reviews
$30 and under
Balkan style

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 110 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for groups

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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Additional information

  • 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 5,044 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ambar Capitol Hill offers a delightful Balkan culinary experience with "phenomenal food," "great variety," and "wonderful service." Guests rave about the "amazing waiter" staff and "delicious small plates." The ambiance is lively, making it ideal for "special occasions." It's a "must-visit" spot for "unlimited dining" and "authentic flavors."

5,044 Reviews

  1. Jack

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food at a great price. The cherry blossom decorations made our whole experience so pretty and we will definitely be back.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was fantastic! She made great recommendations for the table and our friend who has celiac. The food was tasty and the drinks were great. Would definitely recommend and go back again.

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  3. BenjaminH

    Washington DC21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was decent. The food came out promptly. Will go back again.

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  4. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Orlando6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    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 on March 5, 2025
    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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  5. Dan

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    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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  6. Allan

    Washington DC24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    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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  7. manuelm

    Washington DC3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 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 on March 5, 2025
    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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  8. funforeveryone VIP

    Philadelphia26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dined at AMBAR for lunch to celebrate my best friend’s birthday. We did the lunch small plate tasting and everything was exc lent . The spreads with warm pita were a fantastic starter and all equally enjoyable. All the vegetable dishes were excellent. We also enjoyed happy hour priced cocktails at 2 pm. Service was excellent and the wait staff was very kind and efficient. We all agreed that we would 100% return and there were some picky eaters in our midst.

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  9. Faith

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 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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  10. Tracy VIP

    Baltimore6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

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

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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 5044 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 110 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
  • 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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