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Ambar - Arlington, Arlington, VA

Ambar - Arlington

4.6
4.6
4105 Reviews
$31 to $50
Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people
19:00
Booked 49 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
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
  • Area
    Arlington
  • Cross Street
    N Fillmore St and N Garfield St
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Clarendon Metro station - Orange and Silver lines
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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What 4,105 people are saying

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Diners' Choice Awards

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ambar - Arlington impresses with its "fantastic" food and "great" service, offering an "incredible variety" of Balkan flavors through unlimited small plates. Ideal for brunch or a special occasion, its "festive" atmosphere and accommodating staff ensure a memorable experience. Highlights include the brunch and "excellent Balkan cuisine," with many patrons eager to return.

4,105 Reviews

  1. Mandy

    Richmond

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious and brought out quickly, but I had to get my waitress’s attention pretty much every time I needed something which was annoying.

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  2. Jack

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great place. If you are not real hungry, ask for the ala carte menu.

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  3. Lisa

    Wilmington

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I don’t usually do reviews but I could not pass up the opportunity this time. I love this place!!! It was a dining experience and I highly recommend for anyone who’s looking for something different. The food is amazing and the service is top notch. I can’t wait to go back. Don’t change Ambar!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, really worth it all you can ear a la carte tapas brunch. Excellent mimosas

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  5. Celeste

    New York City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had brunch here with a friend on President's Day and it was absolutely perfect. Great food, service, and ambiance! I can't wait to return.

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  6. Divya

    VIP

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and the atmosphere was playful, fun, and bright. Food was brought out to us in a timely manner. Highly recommend the Aijvar, shakshuka, salmon Benedict and donut holes. My only issue was that our server wasn’t very attentive. It felt like she was trying to ignore us when we were trying to get her attention. She didn’t check on us while we were eating or offer to refill water. She did not clear up plates as we finished dishes (we had a small table it was getting hard to keep dishes on the table). Overall food and atmosphere was great, service could have been better.

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  7. Danny

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ambar for valentines day was a very good experience.

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  8. Teddy

    Washington DC

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    The service was incredibly slow, took almost 20 minutes after we were seated to get service.

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  9. James

    VIP

    Richmond

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambience, food and service was excellent. It was a great place to celebrate Valentine’s Day with my hubby.

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  10. Steven

    New York City

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was not hot -- closer to cold. I feel that could really be improved upon.

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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 4105 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 49 times today

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Google Map for Ambar - Arlington

2901 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    N Fillmore St and N Garfield St
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • 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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