Ambar is the first modern, international Balkan cuisine restaurant in DC. Inside its two locations in Belgrade and Washington DC, Ambar blends tradition and heritage with creativity and modern design. The result is an unforgettable visitor experience that reaches all the senses with delicious food, unbelievable drinks and an atmosphere that blends comfort and high style. From rich food, fine furniture, interior design and the widest choice of the finest Balkan rakias, to our first class service – every detail is meticulously woven into an unique experience that will leave you breathless. Welcome to the best of the Balkans.
Our aim is to put together the finest products of the New World and Old World for your dining pleasure. Perennially on the edge of great empires, the Balkans owes much of its food culture to its history, geography, and climate. The term Balkan is generally believed to come from the Byzantine word meaning: “a chain of wooded mountains.” With a desire to introduce Washington, D.C. to cutting edge Balkan cuisine, we created a dining space that will delight and indulge the senses. Primarily featuring “small plates,” Ambar also offers wines and spirits from the Balkans not often experienced by the American diner.
– To best meet our standard, we highly recommend against the Balkan experience service 1h prior to kitchen closing. Kitchen closes at 11pm Fri/Sat, 10pm Sun/Thurs.
– There is a 2h time limit for Friday/Saturday dinner and Saturday/ Sunday brunch reservations.
– $59 menu will be offered during the dinner for all the reservations which have between 10 and 15 guests.
-Groups with more than 15 guests have to be private contracted events and it requires a signing a contract with food and beverage minimum.
Place Categories: Bar Dining, Cuisine, European Restaurants, Features, Gluten Free, Happy Hour, Happy Hour w/ Food Specials, Outside Dining, Personal Wines Welcome, Private Dining, Restaurants with Chef's Table and Weekend Brunch