Ambar - Arlington
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Additional information
- Dining style
Casual Elegant
- 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–10:30 pm
- Phone number
(703) 875-9663
- Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- Dress code
Business Casual
- Executive chef
Dejan Pilovic
- Catering
Please check the menu and options online<br />https://www.ambarrestaurant.com/catering-clarendon/
- Private party facilities
Ambar is a perfect place for all types of private and corporate events. With our exceptional food and well trained staff, Ambar is the place of choice when it comes to your celebration. From small family gatherings to huge corporate events, we host your friends and business partners with equal care.
- Private party contact
Jovana Zdravkovic: (571) 992-7023
- Neighborhood
Arlington
- Cross street
N Fillmore St and N Garfield St
- Parking details
2h free parking on a limited lot behind the restaurant on Filmore St.Street parking
- Public transit
Clarendon Metro station - Orange and Silver lines
- Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Popular dishes
Menu
$25 Ambar Express Lunch. Per Person. Must Be Enjoyed by The Entire Table. Discover the whole world of Balkan cuisine on your table by trying a little bit of everything - all for one flat price
Ambar Mezze
$28. Served with Freshly Baked Pita Bread & Sourdough
Spreads
Kajmak
cow's milk, clotted cream
Ajvar
roasted pepper & eggplant relish
Hummus
marinated chickpeas / tahini / garlic / olive oil
Garlic Beans
smoked roasted peppers, pickled jalapeno
Beet Tzatziki
strained garlic yogurt with oven-roasted beets
Urnebes
roasted pepper relish & aged cow cheese emulsion
Charcuterie Platter
All Meats Are House-Cured or Smoked
Lamb Prosciutto
Beef Prosciutto
Spicy Pork Salami
House-Made Pickled Vegetables
Mixed Marinated Olives
Soups & Salads
Veal Soup$6.00
bone broth / root vegetables & crème fraiche
Tomato Soup$6.00
house-made pesto / roasted tomatoes
Balkan Salad$7.00
tomatoes / onions / cucumbers / peppers / sherry vinaigrette / balkan cheese
Kale Caesar$8.00
baby kale / house-made caesar dressing / garlic croutons
Field Greens$8.00
young harvested seasonal local greens / tofu-pomegranate dressing / caramelized red onions / crunchy bacon
Vegetables
Grilled Vegetables$8.00
herb marinated local seasonal vegetables, warm hummus
Brussel Sprouts$7.00
crispy bacon / lemon-garlic yogurt
Baked Beans$7.00
cannellini beans / smoked roasted peppers / caramelized onion
Hand-Cut Fries$6.00
house-made smoked aioli / chef's spice blend
Cauliflower$7.00
parsley-tahini spread / pine nut crumble
Asparagus$8.00
thyme veloute / roasted squash / fried quail egg
Baked
Cheese Pie$7.00
crispy phyllo dough / aged cheese / roasted pepper cream / yogurt
White Flatbread$8.00
sheep's milk cheese / mozzarella / baby arugula / topped with truffle oil
Sudzuk Flatbread$9.00
house-made tomato sauce / smoked beef sausage / kajmak / oregano
Slow Cooked
Sarma 'Pork Belly Stuffed Cabbage'$8.00
oven-baked for eight hours with root vegetables / rice / smoked peppers
Beef Short Rib Goulash$10.00
Wells Family Farm beef braised for five hours in red wine reduction, served with trofie pasta
Slow Roasted Lamb$12.00
Marcho Farms lamb shoulder roasted for six-hours served with braised potatoes, onions & carrots
Stuffed Pepper$9.00
local harvest bell peppers stuffed with house-ground Wells Family Farm beef and raisin rice, served with creamy dill sauce
Chef Delicacies
Lamb Lasagna$10.00
Marcho Farms lamb / eggplant / tomato / béchamel & dill
Braised Steak & Frites$10.00
hanger steak / house fries & kajmak sauce
Fried Chicken$8.00
24-hour marinated chicken breast / panko-almond crusted / apple-wasabi slaw
Pepper Croquette$8.00
piquillo peppers / kajmak / aged sheep cheese; served with cranberry chutney
Steak Tartar$11.00
pine nut pesto butter / chili aioli / crispy
From 'Charcoal' Grill
Cevapi 'Balkan Kebab'$11.00
house-made Wells Family Farm beef sausages, served with rosted pepper & feta cheese emulsion
Pork Neck$9.00
miso-mustard tarragon sauce / peanut & bacon crumble / potato gratin
Chicken Skewers$8.00
24-hour brined and marinated overnight in spicy ajvar / pickled vegetables / kajmak sauce
Meatballs$11.00
house ground Wells Family Farm beef / bacon / gouda cheese / chili flakes / tomato sauce
Smoked Sausage$10.00
house-smoked pork sausage / Ambar mustard / cabbage slaw
Seafood
Salmon$10.00
sesame crusted and seared atlantic salmon, served with eggplant jam
Drunken Mussels$8.00
steamed with capers, lemon & house-made rakija garlic cream sauce
Grilled Shrimp$9.00
shrimp marinated with house made rub, served with corn puree
Fish of the Day$10.00
fillet of locally sourced fish, crispy skin, served with fingerling potato salad and lemon-chilli sauce
Cold Press Juices
$4.50
Appleberry Lush
apple / carrot / strawberry
Beets & Treats
beet / apple / carrot / orange / lemon
Green Cheer
cucumber / spinach / lemon / apple / orange
Coffee
Espresso$3.25
Drip Coffee$2.95
Macchiato$4.95
Cappuccino$4.95
Turkish Coffee$5.00
with a Turkish delight
Signature Cocktails
$6
Summer Breeze
gin / grapefruit juice / honey syrup
Cosmo Flip
vodka / grapes / cranberry juice
Beer
$6
Bud Light
Goose Island IPA
Hand-Crafted Non Alcoholic
$4.50
Rosemary Lemonade
Arnold Palmer
Berry Hibiscus Soda
Ginger Green Tea Soda
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- 4.5Ambience
- 4.4Value
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Safety precautions
Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables
Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
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 3106 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Make a reservation
Order delivery or takeout
Takeout
(703) 875-9663Delivery
2901 Wilson Blvd Arlington, VA 22201
Additional information
- Cross street
N Fillmore St and N Garfield St
- Neighborhood
Arlington
- 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–10:30 pm
- Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Balkan style, Eastern European
- Dining style
Casual Elegant
- Dress code
Business Casual
- Parking details
2h free parking on a limited lot behind the restaurant on Filmore St.Street parking
- Public transit
Clarendon Metro station - Orange and Silver lines
- Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- Executive chef
Dejan Pilovic
- Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Phone number
(703) 875-9663
- Catering
Please check the menu and options online<br />https://www.ambarrestaurant.com/catering-clarendon/
- Private party facilities
Ambar is a perfect place for all types of private and corporate events. With our exceptional food and well trained staff, Ambar is the place of choice when it comes to your celebration. From small family gatherings to huge corporate events, we host your friends and business partners with equal care.
- Private party contact
Jovana Zdravkovic: (571) 992-7023