Ambar - Shaw

4.6

470 Reviews

$30 and under

Balkan Style

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2 people

Mar 2, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 86 times today

Good for special occasions
Lively
Good for groups

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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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Balkan Style, Modern European, Eastern European
Hours of Operation
Unlimited Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm Unlimited Lunch Mon, Wed–Fri 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Happy Hour Mon 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Wed–Fri 12:00 pm–7:00 pm Unlimited Dinner Mon, Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Late Night Fri, Sat 11:30 pm–12:00 am
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
Neighbourhood
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, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 470 people are saying

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

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AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ambar - Shaw offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing food" and "fantastic service." Guests rave about the variety of small plates that cater to all dietary preferences, making it ideal for groups. The ambiance is "beautiful," and servers like Nemanja and Kris are often praised for their exceptional attentiveness.

470 Reviews

P
Prakash
Philadelphia
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
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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SHERRY
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 17, 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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James
Washington DC
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 15, 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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Sydney
Cincinnati
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 15, 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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Jeanie
VIP
Baltimore
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always exemplary service and delightful small bites!
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christopher
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 8, 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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Marc
New York City
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 31, 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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Christine
Kansas City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I was in DC at a conference and this was walkable from DC Westin but such a nice break from conference world! The server was so friendly and willing to provide recommendations when we had trouble deciding. He encouraged us to try EVERYTHING that interested us. The food was outstanding and we tried 8-10 different plates, not including desert. Servings were modest which encouraged us to try more things than we might have and we could re-order if we liked something. Highly recommend.
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Bryan
VIP
Washington DC
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Ended our brunch service 20 minutes early. They ended it at 3:40 instead of the 4pm which menu and website says.
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Bradley
VIP
Washington DC
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service. Food was great quality and delicious.
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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 470 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

Mar 2, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 86 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighbourhood
Shaw
Hours of Operation
Unlimited Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm Unlimited Lunch Mon, Wed–Fri 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Happy Hour Mon 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Wed–Fri 12:00 pm–7:00 pm Unlimited Dinner Mon, Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Late Night Fri, Sat 11:30 pm–12:00 am
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, Takeout, 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

Ambar - Shaw

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

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Menu

What 470 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Ambar - Shaw offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Ambar - Shaw restaurant rated?

Is Ambar - Shaw currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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