Specialties: The 3,600-square foot restaurant will serve the best dishes from the Balkan Peninsula with a modern twist. Ambar's menu is artfully presented with modern combinations that deliver flavor profiles in a unique way. Serbian natives Ivan Iricanin and Mihailo Subotic developed the menu with the help of Executive Chef Chris Hawkins who found inspiration from his recent travels throughout the Balkan region. For the perfect pairing, Ambar will offer a highly selective list of wines showcasing the best of the Balkan region. Over 45 wines will be available by the bottle from Serbia, Macedonia, Slovenia, Montenegro, Bosnia & Herzegovina and Croatia. The 16-seat bar is the focal point of the space and is adorned with handmade tile, custom brass and glass shelving complemented by antiqued mirrors. Here, guests can enjoy a full meal during lunch, brunch or dinner hours or cocktails later in the evening. Established in 2016.
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Mimi Jones
Mar 13, 2025
Love this restaurant! Great food for a nice price! Surprised to see some reviewers complain about a particular dish when they ordered the unlimited small plates. You literally can try just about everything on the menu! So yeah, maybe you won’t like every single item (and there’s a lot). Some people are just whiners. We were here for a celebration with family. We all loved it. Highly recommend! You definitely get your money’s worth if you go with the unlimited small plate selection. It’s a fun dining experience. Also, the servers are prompt with bringing plates out almost as soon as you finish current plates! Super service.
Irene Walshe
Apr 20, 2025
Ambar is a very nice upscale restaurant with a delicious menu, specially for Sunday brunch. They have a Gluten free/vegan menu, but our waiter was a bit wary about recommending anything, because, as she said, they do not take any care about mixing/cross-contaminating dishes. I really do not understand why they bother saying they offer gluten free options if there is no effort in separating a bit of the kitchen to make the Gluten Free dishes. The mimosas are nice, but served almost at room temperature. We tried almost all the dishes in the menu, and they are perfect for individual consumption. The tomato soup was excellent. The balkan kebabs were a bit raw for our taste, but everything was nicely presented. The only gluten free dessert is the granola, fruit and yogurt plate without the granola, but it was very nice and refreshing. The restaurant is modern and cute. Fast service. Good prices for the experience. Will visit again.
Sarah Nguyen
May 15, 2025
Still as amazing as I remember! All you can eat for $50 is a great deal considering the quality of food. Lovely atmosphere and wonderful service at this location. The standout dishes for me were the sausage and beer salad.
Angela Bui
Jun 02, 2025
A few friends and I enjoyed a lively Saturday brunch, and it did not disappoint. The food was both delicious and satisfyingly filling—we indulged in a steady stream of small plates, each one better than the last. Traditional and mixed berry mimosas flowed alongside, adding a refreshing touch to the meal. Service was attentive and well-paced. We ordered new dishes as previous ones arrived, which kept the experience seamless and the table never empty. There was a small hiccup with the mixed berry mimosa refills—one of us had to follow up a couple of times—but given how busy the place was, it was understandable. The atmosphere was buzzing, with every table occupied and a few groups sitting outside. That said, the noise level made it hard to hold a conversation without raising our voices. Still, for $43 per person for endless small plates and just $1 per drink, it’s a great value and absolutely worth checking out.
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Address: 2901 Wilson Blvd,Arlington, VA 22201
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