
Ambar Capitol Hill
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About this restaurant
- Good for special occasions
- Charming
- Good for groups
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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
- AreaCapitol 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).
- AdditionalDog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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- 4.7Food
- 4.6Service
- 4.6Ambience
- 4.6Value
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Michael
Washington DC13 reviews
5.0Dined today
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Jack
Greater Boston1 review
5.0Dined 1 day ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC1 review
5.0Dined 7 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
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BenjaminH
Washington DC21 reviews
5.0Dined on 7 March 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 4
- Ambience 4
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- OT
OpenTable Diner VIP
Orlando6 reviews
5.0Dined on 2 March 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Dan
Washington DC1 review
5.0Dined on 2 March 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Allan
Washington DC24 reviews
5.0Dined on 1 March 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 4
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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manuelm
Washington DC3 reviews
5.0Dined on 28 February 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
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funforeveryone VIP
Philadelphia26 reviews
5.0Dined on 28 February 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Faith
Washington DC1 review
5.0Dined on 26 February 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 4
- Service 4
- Ambience 4
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FAQs
Ambar Capitol Hill offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Ambar Capitol Hill also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 813-3039.
Ambar Capitol Hill is rated 4.7 stars by 5045 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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523 8th Street SE, Washington, DC 20003
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Additional information
- Award-winning
- MICHELIN Plate 2022
- Cross StreetE Street
- AreaCapitol 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
- AdditionalDog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
- 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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