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Ambar - Arlington, Arlington, VA

Ambar - Arlington

4.6
4.6
4109 Reviews
$31 to $50
Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 72 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

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Dejan Pilovic

What 4,109 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

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

NoiseModerate

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  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ambar - Arlington offers an exquisite Balkan tapas experience with "outstanding food," a "welcoming atmosphere," and "great service." Guests appreciate the "unlimited brunch" and diverse menu options. While some noted service inconsistencies, the restaurant consistently surprises with its "delicious dining" and "amazing variety." A must-visit for adventurous food lovers!

4,109 Reviews
  1. Christine

    Washington DC7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Always fun to come here for brunch - a variety of food and drink that will make everyone happy!

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  2. Anne

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and great value! Highly recommend!

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    Charleston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great drinks, great vibes. All around great experience

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  4. Mandy

    Richmond1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    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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  5. Jack

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    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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  6. Lisa

    Wilmington1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    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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  7. OpenTable Diner

    New York City12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    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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  8. Celeste

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    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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  9. Divya VIP

    San Francisco11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 16, 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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  10. Danny

    Washington DC1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 15, 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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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 4109 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
7:00 PM
Booked 72 times today
Google Map for Ambar - Arlington

2901 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Dejan Pilovic
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