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Ambar - Shaw, Washington, DC

Ambar - Shaw

4.6
4.6
473 Reviews
$30 and under
Balkan style

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2 people
19:00
Booked 76 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively

Welcome to Ambar, 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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Balkan style, Modern European, Eastern European
  • Hours of Operation
    Unlimited Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–16:00 Unlimited Lunch Mon, Wed–Fri 12:00–15:30 Happy Hour Mon 12:00–22:00 Wed–Fri 12:00–19:00 Unlimited Dinner Mon, Wed, Thu 16:00–21:30 Fri 16:00–22:30 Sat 17:00–23:00 Sun 17:00–21:30 Late Night Fri, Sat 23:30–00:00
  • Phone number
    (202) 478-2280
  • Website
    https://www.ambarrestaurant.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Nikola Stefanovic
  • Catering
    Whether you are socializing with your coworkers or entertaining your friends and family at home, Ambar Catering will always be fresh and always delicious.
  • Private party facilities
    Ambar is the perfect place for all types of private and corporate events. With beautiful design perfect for event space- exceptional food and drinks and our professionally trained staff, Ambar is the place of choice when it comes to your celebration.
  • Private party contact
    Marijana Skerlic: (202) 913-8324
  • Location
    1547 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001-3201
  • Area
    Shaw
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Two blocks from the Shaw-Howard University Metro station accessible on the yellow and green lines.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 473 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ambar - Shaw offers a unique and vibrant dining experience with its "delicious food" and "excellent service." The restaurant is celebrated for its Balkan cuisine, providing a culinary adventure through "flavorful small plates" that diners can enjoy in a lively atmosphere. The "bottomless brunch" is a popular choice, offering great value and an opportunity to sample a wide variety of dishes. Service is generally attentive, with standout mentions for accommodating staff and servers like Rosa. Although some guests noted noise levels and service delays, the overall experience is "amazing" and worth revisiting for the "bang for your buck."

473 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Denver1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second time we come to this restaurant, both the service (by Rosa and team) and the food were outstanding and creative.

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  2. Jahlonnie

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and atmosphere was great. The highlight was definitely our server Nemo. He did an amazing job at facilitating an amazing experience.

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  3. Suzanne

    New York City35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. Some dishes better than others. The vegetables, bread, sausage and meat pies were outstanding. We all over indulged.

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  4. Prakash

    Philadelphia18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    WOW - SO GOOD! This place is amazing - we went during weekend brunch and can’t wait to go back!

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  5. SHERRY

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I took my family there to celebrate my daughter & son-in-law's 26-year anniversary. The food and service were fantastic. We loved trying all the different food choices and loved every one of them. My vegetarian granddaughter especially loved the variety of vegetarian choices. We will definitely go there again.

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  6. James

    Washington DC9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful evening. Many small plates, each one better than the last. Finished with the Baklava and a scoop of vanilla ice cream...fantastic. highly recommend! My wife is Bulgarian and they had Bulgarian wine! When you go look for Nemanja. A great guy who was great at his job and, very friendly, made great recommendations. Thank you Nemanja!

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  7. Sydney

    Cincinnati2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We’ve been for brunch a few times and expected dinner to be better. The brussels sprouts were sent charred and when I asked the waitress if this is normal, she said no. Some of the plates were cold and some were just not delivered. I know we went on Valentine’s Day and it is busier than normal, but for the price we expected higher quality of food.

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  8. Jeanie VIP

    Baltimore9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always exemplary service and delightful small bites!

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  9. christopher

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We made a last minute reservation at Ambar to reunite with some friends returning to DC after a year, and had a great time. We had to take a bar reservation on the 2nd floor, but it turned out to be a great experience. We ordered the Restaurant Week special of unlimited small plates for $55/person, and most dishes were very good, with some misses, but overall excellent. Service was friendly and quick, and the ambiance was fantastic.

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  10. Marc

    New York City3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 31 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great date spot. Went for the winter restaurant week promo. My girlfriend and I both got the unlimited drink and meal deal. Great variety of dishes and the value great. Worth going back in the future.

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FAQs

Ambar - Shaw does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Ambar - Shaw also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 478-2280.

Ambar - Shaw is rated 4.6 stars by 473 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 76 times today

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Google Map for Ambar - Shaw

1547 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001-3201

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Shaw
  • Hours of Operation
    Unlimited Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–16:00 Unlimited Lunch Mon, Wed–Fri 12:00–15:30 Happy Hour Mon 12:00–22:00 Wed–Fri 12:00–19:00 Unlimited Dinner Mon, Wed, Thu 16:00–21:30 Fri 16:00–22:30 Sat 17:00–23:00 Sun 17:00–21:30 Late Night Fri, Sat 23:30–00:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Balkan style, Modern European, Eastern European
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Two blocks from the Shaw-Howard University Metro station accessible on the yellow and green lines.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Nikola Stefanovic
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.ambarrestaurant.com/
  • Phone number
    (202) 478-2280
  • Catering
    Whether you are socializing with your coworkers or entertaining your friends and family at home, Ambar Catering will always be fresh and always delicious.
  • Private party facilities
    Ambar is the perfect place for all types of private and corporate events. With beautiful design perfect for event space- exceptional food and drinks and our professionally trained staff, Ambar is the place of choice when it comes to your celebration.
  • Private party contact
    Marijana Skerlic: (202) 913-8324
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