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Ambar - Shaw, Washington, DC

Ambar - Shaw

4.7 (511)
$30 and under
Balkan style
1547 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001-3201

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 61 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions

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.

Dining areas

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 am–4:00 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 Happy Hour Mon, Wed 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu, Fri 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    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

Private dining

Menu

Ambar - Shaw's menu was last updated on 6/10/2023.

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What 511 people are saying

Ambar - Shaw reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ambar - Shaw is celebrated for its "amazing food" and "fantastic service," with standout servers like Mina, Maria, and Nemo enhancing the dining experience. The Balkan-inspired menu offers "delicious flavors" and a "great variety" of dishes, making it a favorite for adventurous diners. Although bustling, it's a "great brunch spot" with unlimited food and drinks, delivering "great value." While some find the noise level high and service occasionally slow, the overall experience is praised for its "interesting wines" and "unique dining experience."
511 Reviews

  1. Regan

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was amazing! The drinks and food were stellar this was our second time here and it never disappoints. I wish the food was a little bit bigger and easier to share with large groups but I understand not everyone comes as a large group as we did. They were extremely flexible with me adding an additional guest as well and made our night so special.

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  2. Byron

    Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The 6 of us got to try so many familiar, and also new dishes. Something for everyone to enjoy!

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  3. Ekaterina VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, service and overall experience. We will definitely be back! Thank you!

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  4. Zack

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mina was fantastic. She took care of us and the ambience and food was great!

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  5. Stephen

    Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food! Great service! Great food varieties.

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  6. ashley

    Chicago / Illinois3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 29, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It was busy our waiter had a handful of other tables but made sure we were consistently getting orders in. We did miss one of our ordered items but we still had our fill of food.

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  7. Liz

    Las Vegas2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This brunch experience was a meal to remember. You should be someone with a moderate amount of adventure with dining. If you're a picky eater or have picky eaters, I would not recommend, but otherwise, YOU. WILL. LOVE!!!!! such delicious flavors!

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  8. Maria VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area20 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Maria made our evening so special! She took such great care of us!

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  9. Beatriz

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time at Ambar!! Our waiter Carlos was so personable and made our experience so much better. The food was delicious and he gave us great recommendations about his favorites on the menu. Definitely recommend.

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  10. Timothy

    Washington, D.C. Area6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat at the bar and had amazing service for brunch. Food came out within minutes of ordering each round, drinks were flowing, and our staff was incredible. Best brunch spot in DC for the value! $36 per person for unlimited food and $14 per person for unlimited drinks ($22 for premium drinks)

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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 4.7 stars by 511 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 61 times today
Google Map for Ambar - Shaw

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

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Shaw
  • Hours of operation
    Unlimited Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–4:00 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 Happy Hour Mon, Wed 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu, Fri 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • 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
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