Award-winning
Ambar Capitol Hill
4.7
5000 Reviews
$30 and under
Balkan style
Make a reservation
2 people
Jan 1, 2025
7:00 PM
- Good for special occasions
- Good for groups
- Charming
Private dining
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Dining areas
Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Elegant
- Price$30 and under
- CuisinesBalkan style, Modern European, Eastern European
- Hours of operationBrunch 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
- Phone number(202) 813-3039
- Payment optionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Executive chefNenad Petrovic
- Private party facilitiesAmbar is a modern Balkan tapas-style restaurant. With a desire to introduce Washington, D.C. to cutting edge Balkan cuisine, proprietor Ivan Iricanin has created a dining space that will delight and indulge the senses.
- Private party contactTamara Jovanovic: (202) 813-3039
- Award-winning
- MICHELIN Plate 2022
- NeighborhoodCapitol Hill
- Cross streetE Street
- Parking detailsPublic 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.
- Public transitWe are metro accessible via the Orange, Blue and Silver Lines exiting at the Eastern Market metro station. Walk east to 8th Street and then proceed south 1 and a half blocks to our location at 523 8th Street (west side of the block).
- AdditionalBanquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Overall ratings and reviews
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4.7
- 4.7Food
- 4.6Service
- 4.6Ambience
- 4.6Value
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Kaylyn
Nashville
2 reviews
5.02 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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VIPChicago
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5.023 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Grover
San Francisco
3 reviews
4.03 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
- Overall 4
- Food 3
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
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Chris
New York City
3 reviews
5.03 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Cristina
Pittsburgh
1 review
5.01 review
Dined 6 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Judith
New York City
1 review
5.01 review
Dined 7 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Derek
VIPJacksonville
2 reviews
4.02 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2024
- Overall 4
- Food 4
- Service 5
- Ambience 3
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Iman
Washington DC
1 review
5.01 review
Dined on December 22, 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Amber
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.03 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Julie
New York City
1 review
5.01 review
Dined on December 20, 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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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 5000 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.
Make a reservation
2 people
Jan 1, 2025
7:00 PM
Order delivery or takeout
523 8th Street SE, Washington, DC 20003
Dining areas
Additional information
- Award-winning
- MICHELIN Plate 2022
- Cross streetE Street
- NeighborhoodCapitol Hill
- Hours of operationBrunch 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
- Price$30 and under
- CuisinesBalkan style, Modern European, Eastern European
- Dining styleCasual Elegant
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Parking detailsPublic 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.
- Public transitWe are metro accessible via the Orange, Blue and Silver Lines exiting at the Eastern Market metro station. Walk east to 8th Street and then proceed south 1 and a half blocks to our location at 523 8th Street (west side of the block).
- Payment optionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Executive chefNenad Petrovic
- AdditionalBanquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Phone number(202) 813-3039
- Private party facilitiesAmbar is a modern Balkan tapas-style restaurant. With a desire to introduce Washington, D.C. to cutting edge Balkan cuisine, proprietor Ivan Iricanin has created a dining space that will delight and indulge the senses.
- Private party contactTamara Jovanovic: (202) 813-3039
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