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Ambar - Shaw, Washington, DC

Ambar - Shaw

4.6
4.6
480 Reviews
$30 and under
Balkan style

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 50 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Lively

Welcome to Ambar, 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

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Balkan style, Modern European, Eastern European
  • Hours of operation
    Unlimited Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm Unlimited Dinner Mon, Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Happy Hour Mon, Wed 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu, Fri 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 478-2280
  • Website
    https://www.ambarrestaurant.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Nikola Stefanovic
  • Catering
    Whether you are socializing with your coworkers or entertaining your friends and family at home, Ambar Catering will always be fresh and always delicious.
  • Private party facilities
    Ambar is the perfect place for all types of private and corporate events. With beautiful design perfect for event space- exceptional food and drinks and our professionally trained staff, Ambar is the place of choice when it comes to your celebration.
  • Private party contact
    Marijana Skerlic: (202) 913-8324
  • Location
    1547 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001-3201
  • Neighborhood
    Shaw
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Two blocks from the Shaw-Howard University Metro station accessible on the yellow and green lines.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

Menu

Ambar - Shaw's menu was last updated 2023-06-10.

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What 480 people are saying

Ambar - Shaw 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ambar Shaw offers a vibrant dining experience with "delicious food" and "outstanding service." The atmosphere is lively, perfect for brunch or dinner with friends. With an "extensive menu" featuring unlimited small plates, it's a "great value" for trying diverse Balkan dishes. While it can be noisy, the "friendly staff" ensures a memorable visit.

480 Reviews

  1. Kaitlyn

    Washington DC9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful birthday brunch!! Rebecca was lovely and we had the best time

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  2. DLee

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love Ambar and my favorite bartender Kris. She is the best and I always enjoy Sunday brunch

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  3. Philip VIP

    Washington DC34 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Multiple drunk tables over-drinking, overeating, shouting, and pretending to perform intimate acts on their civapi orders. Missed multiple orders on our table, no water service. A shame for a Serbian star to sink to a dazed, blinkered boozer for the commuter brunch scene.

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  4. KristinS

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Everything about the food and service was incredible. Our only complaint was how terribly loud it was. We had to literally yell across the table or with our server to hear each other.

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  5. Rick VIP

    Chicago48 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and atmosphere. Our server did an outstanding job suggesting which menu items to choose.

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  6. supermom

    Memphis/West TN12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great, ambience was nice but the service was terrible. I had to ask our waiter 2 or 3 times for something we needed (even when we wanted to order dessert). He was too busy talking to people at other tables to pay us any attention.

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  7. Kevin

    Dallas7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brilliant! Food great. Service amazing. Will def return!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Denver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second time we come to this restaurant, both the service (by Rosa and team) and the food were outstanding and creative.

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  9. Jahlonnie

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and atmosphere was great. The highlight was definitely our server Nemo. He did an amazing job at facilitating an amazing experience.

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  10. Suzanne

    New York City35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. Some dishes better than others. The vegetables, bread, sausage and meat pies were outstanding. We all over indulged.

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FAQs

Ambar - Shaw does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Ambar - Shaw also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 478-2280.

Ambar - Shaw is rated 4.6 stars by 480 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 50 times today
Google Map for Ambar - Shaw

1547 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001-3201

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Shaw
  • Hours of operation
    Unlimited Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm Unlimited Dinner Mon, Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Happy Hour Mon, Wed 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu, Fri 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Balkan style, Modern European, Eastern European
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Two blocks from the Shaw-Howard University Metro station accessible on the yellow and green lines.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Nikola Stefanovic
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.ambarrestaurant.com/
  • Phone number
    (202) 478-2280
  • Catering
    Whether you are socializing with your coworkers or entertaining your friends and family at home, Ambar Catering will always be fresh and always delicious.
  • Private party facilities
    Ambar is the perfect place for all types of private and corporate events. With beautiful design perfect for event space- exceptional food and drinks and our professionally trained staff, Ambar is the place of choice when it comes to your celebration.
  • Private party contact
    Marijana Skerlic: (202) 913-8324
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