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Ambar - Arlington, Arlington, VA

Ambar - Arlington

4.6
4.6
4060 Reviews
$31 to $50
Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people
19:00
Booked 70 times today
  • Lively
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Great for brunch
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 4,060 people are saying

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

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Ambar - Arlington offers a delightful Balkan dining experience with "outstanding food" and a "welcoming atmosphere." The "unlimited brunch" is a popular choice, showcasing a variety of flavorful dishes. While service can be hit or miss, many visitors find it "excellent" and "attentive," making Ambar a memorable choice for group dining.

4,061 Reviews

  1. AJ

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for the New Years Eve Special. The food choices were excellent. The plates came out rather quickly. Overall, would come back again.

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  2. A.

    VIP

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Terrific New Year's Eve celebration at Ambar Clarendon. The NYE menu specials were truly special, the food fresh and delicious as always, and we had the good luck to land in Mario's section again. A favorite restaurant and a great way to ring in 2025.

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  3. Mark

    Washington DC

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Service was poor. We were only given the "unlimited" menu at first, so we had to go back to the front desk to ask for the a la carte menu. Simple items like soup and salad took way too long. And the bathrooms were gross, with sticky floors and an overflowing trash bin.

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  4. Huma

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cute place, food could be a lil better. Mango mule and grapefruit drinks were great, beet sumac was earthy

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  5. Jeannine

    Houston

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Good was good as always. Service was underwhelming. Slow to refill drinks and slow to take orders.

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  6. Stacey

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious, although much of the food that was supposed to be hot came out luke warm or room temp. That’s the only reason I gave the food 4 stars. I’d go back for sure!

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  7. Irene

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience for Christmas--we came early for brunch and the upstairs was warm, fairly uncrowded, and everything was ready quicky. All tasty.

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  8. Andrew

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Visited for Christmas Eve and had a wonderful experience. The food was great.

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  9. Janet

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and attentive wait staff , will definitely come back soon!

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  10. Scott

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 23 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to eat! Took my wife for our anniversary and we really enjoyed the experience. The staff was friendly, the service was great, and the food was excellent!

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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 4060 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 70 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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