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    Ambar

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    378 reviews
    #3 of 713 Restaurants in Arlington
    $$ - $$$, Eastern European, European, Vegetarian Friendly
    2901 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201-3807
    +1 703-875-9663
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    Open Now:4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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    4.5 378 reviews
    #3 of 713 Restaurants in Arlington
    Certificate of Excellence2018 Winner
    RATINGS
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    PRICE RANGE
    $5 - $34
    CUISINES
    Eastern European, European
    Special Diets
    Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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    Location and contact

    2901 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201-3807
    2.0 miles from Georgetown
    Website
    Email
    +1 703-875-9663

    Menu

    EXPRESS LUNCH
    per person19.99
    Express Lunch
    unlimited small plates / must be enjoyed by entire table
    MEZZE
    $16.0
    Mezze
    beef prosciutto / smoked lamb prosciutto / aged cheese / pork cracklings / kajmak / ajvar / urnebes / pickled vegetables / homemade bread
    HOMEMADE PIES
    $9.0
    Meat - Pita Sa Mesom
    veal & beef / crispy phyllo / garlic yogurt
    $8.0
    Cheese - Pita Sa Sirom
    crispy phyllo / cheese / cucumber yogurt / spinach
    SOUPS
    $7.0
    Veal - Teleća Krem Čorba
    root vegetables / creme fraiche
    $7.0
    Tomato - Paradajz Supa
    homemade basil pesto
    SALADS
    $7.0
    Balkan - Šopska Salata
    tomato / peppers / cucumber / onion / aged cheese
    $8.0
    Ambar
    kale / shaved carrots / apples / endive / pine nuts / elderflower lemon dressing
    $9.0
    Squash
    mixed greens / panko-crusted mozzarella / crispy bacon / roasted pepper / pomegranate dressing
    $6.0
    Pickled Cabbage
    smoked paprika oil
    VEGETABLES
    $7.0
    Grilled Asparagus* - Špargle
    thyme veloute / roasted squash / quail egg
    $8.0
    Brussels Sprouts
    applewood smoked bacon / lemon & garlic yogurt
    $5.0
    Ambar Fries - Krompirići
    chives / homemade spices / red peppercorn
    $7.0
    Piquillo Pepper Croquette
    panko breaded & stuffed with cheese / kalamata jam
    $7.0
    Balkan Zucchini - Pohovane Tikvice
    fried zucchini / tzatziki / cucumber
    $6.0
    Mushroom Pilav - Pilav Sa Pečurkama
    root vegetables / rice / cremini mushroom
    $6.0
    Cabbage Casuela - Podvarak
    braised cabbage / dried pepper / yogurt
    $7.0
    Marinated Three Peppers
    spicy / mild / stuffed with cheese
    $7.0
    Baked Beans
    onion / dried pepper / paprika
    SLOW-COOKED FOOD
    $13.0
    Lamb Lasagna - Lasanja Sa Jagnjetinom
    dill bechamel / garlic yogurt / eggplant / tomato
    $10.0
    Stuffed Sour Cabbage - Sarma
    pork belly / tomato sauce / arborio rice / yogurt
    $12.0
    Stuffed Pepper - Punjena Paprika
    beef & pork / root vegetables / dill sauce
    $12.0
    Beef Short Rib Goulash - Gulaš
    trofie pasta / root vegetables / parsley-bacon butter
    MEAT & POULTRY
    All our meats are prepared on a charcoal grill
    $12.0
    Steak Tartare* - Tartar Biftek
    pork cracklings / onion / capers / house pickled vegetable
    $10.0
    Balkan Kebab - Ćevapi
    house ground beef & veal / onion / paprika
    $8.0
    Chicken Skewers - Pileći Ražnjić
    kajmak sauce / pickles
    $11.0
    Wild Boar Patty - Gurmanska
    bacon / smoked gouda / pickles / pesto
    $9.0
    Grilled Pork Neck - Svinjski Vrat
    mashed potatoes / miso-mustard sauce
    $8.0
    Pork Sausage - Svinjska Kobasica
    housemade mustard sauce
    $10.0
    Pulled Pork - Trgana Prasetina
    slow cooked pork / mashed potatoes / cabbage slaw
    SLIDERS
    $6.0
    Beef*
    urnebes / lettuce / tomato
    $6.0
    Lamb
    pickled cucumber / dill sour cream
    $6.0
    Pork Belly
    coleslaw / pepper fresno / horseradish dressing
    $5.0
    Fried Chicken
    apple wasabi salsa / almond crusted chicken / lettuce
    $6.0
    Fried Fish
    tartar sauce / organic slaw
    $6.0
    Zucchini
    lettuce / ajvar emulsion / cucumber tzatziki
    SEAFOOD
    $11.0
    Sesame Crusted Salmon* - Losos
    harissa / arugula / poppy seed dressing
    $10.0
    Drunken Mussels - Dagnje
    rakija / capers / lemon / cream
    $10.0
    Rainbow Trout - Pastrmka
    mediterranean salsa / potato salad / onion
    $10.0
    Grilled Shrimp - Grilovani Gambor
    corn puree / aged cheese
    $7.0
    Crispy Smelt - Girice
    tartar sauce
    $10.0
    Grilled Calamari - Lignje
    marinated fenel / fresh gremolata
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    Anniversary Dinner

    Very nice place. They serve smaller portions of food in order to let you try a lot of different things. My wife and I came here for an anniversary dinner, we enjoyed the food, service was great as well. Definitely recommend this place.

    Date of visit: May 2018
    Thank 18maximb
    Reviewed 3 days ago
    Fabulous small plates

    We've visited here a few times in recent months and are never disappointed. Their meat (we've had various lamb and pork dishes, as well as the veal meat pie) and seafood (calamari and mussels) in particular are excellent, but really, everything here is great. They...More

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank Lilyremake
    Reviewed 5 days ago
    Great Event Dinner

    We celebrated two family birthdays this past Sunday. We did the $35 family style plan so we could try a little of everything. Long story short, everything was wonderful. The meat pies were my favorite. We were first timers and the staff was friendly and...More

    Date of visit: March 2019
    Thank 685JohnD685
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Great birthday dinner

    My husband and I ate here for the first time on his birthday because we wanted to try a different cuisine in a upscale restaurant. Ambar was definitely that. Our waitress Yana was super friendly and she encouraged us to try dishes we never would've...More

    Date of visit: February 2019
    1  Thank Bruna M
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Amazing experience

    Food was fantastic and came out at a great pace. Can't beat the $35 pricetag for the amazing food. To top it all off our server Ivona was perfect. All and all I will definitely dine here again!

    Date of visit: February 2019
    Thank Ceratv
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Great Food, Great Wine, Great Service

    I had my birthday dinner at Ambar last Sunday night in Clarendon. It was outstanding. Great food, great wine, great service. The $35 "Ambar Experience" is an excellent deal. Unlimited tapas plates for 2 hours, and they come out quick! We particularly enjoyed the Quinoa...More

    Date of visit: February 2019
    Thank ScottB715
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Outstanding meal

    We had an amazing meal at Ambar! My granddaughter said their mussels were to die for - the best she’s ever eaten! The food was exceptionally good, and such a nice variety using the ‘small plates’ option. We had Ambar salad, lamb pâté, shrimp, mussels,...More

    Date of visit: February 2019
    Thank Teesyl
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Great lunch

    My wife and I were there for the first time, and took advantage of the $19.99 lunch express, for all the small plates you want. Nothing was less than good, and several were outstanding. The pork sausage, with an excellent spicy mustard, was fantastic, as...More

    Date of visit: February 2019
    Thank KSH50
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Balkan Tapas? Yes Please!

    Small plate format, with an interesting selection of "Balkan" offerings, which is essentially Eastern and Central European meets Middle Eastern. We've eaten here for lunch and dinner several times, and every time the meal was outstanding and the service top notch. Fun, casual atmosphere. Recommend...More

    Date of visit: November 2018
    1  Thank McBragg
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Delicious and unique

    It is nice to have a Balkan restaurant right in your neighborhood. The menu is unique and I enjoy trying dishes on the menu that I like and have never tried before. The staff are extremely helpful with any questions you may have about the...More

    Date of visit: February 2019
    1  Thank giannil899
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    Only WE, sometimes only Sunday in Clarendon. You can book outside but it could be noisier.
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