Ambar Capitol Hill

523 8th St SE, Washington
(202) 813-3039

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TG-Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Lamb and Veal Kebabšiš
Assorted Bread and Dips
Crabcake Eggs Benedict
TG-Roasted Cauliflower
Sesame Crusted Salmon
TG-Short Rib Goulash
TG-Sudzuk Flatbread
Cevapi Balkan Kebab
TG-Brussels Sprouts

Menu

Featured items
TG-Slow Cooked
Our Chef's carefully designed this menu for TWO people to share with possible left-overs to be enjoyed for days. As complimentary; each order includes daily baked pita bread & cornbread, house-made pickles & a dessert!
TG-Roasted Lamb Experience
Our Chef's carefully designed this menu for TWO people to share with possible left-overs to be enjoyed for days. As complimentary; each order includes daily baked pita bread & cornbread, house-made pickles & a dessert!
TG-Roasted Cauliflower
8oz. | parsley-yahini spread, pinenut crumble
TG-Short Rib Goulash
1 lb. | Wells Family Farm beef braised for five hours in red wine reduction, with trofie pasta
TG-Seafood From the Grill
Our Chef's carefully designed this menu for TWO people to share with possible left-overs to be enjoyed for days. As complimentary; each order includes daily baked pita bread & cornbread, house-made pickles & a dessert!
TG-Sudzuk Flatbread
house-made tomato sauce, smoked beef sausage, kajmak, oregano
TG-Balkan Kebab
1 lb. | house-made Wells Family Farm beef sausage
TG-Chicken Skewers
1 lb. | 24-hour brined and marianted overnight in spicy ajvar
TG-Slow Roasted Lamb
1 lb. | Marcho Farms lamb shoulder roasted for six hours

Ambar Experience at Home
TG-Roasted Lamb Experience
Our Chef's carefully designed this menu for TWO people to share with possible left-overs to be enjoyed for days. As complimentary; each order includes daily baked pita bread & cornbread, house-made pickles & a dessert!
TG-Slow Cooked
Our Chef's carefully designed this menu for TWO people to share with possible left-overs to be enjoyed for days. As complimentary; each order includes daily baked pita bread & cornbread, house-made pickles & a dessert!
TG-Seafood From the Grill
Our Chef's carefully designed this menu for TWO people to share with possible left-overs to be enjoyed for days. As complimentary; each order includes daily baked pita bread & cornbread, house-made pickles & a dessert!
TG-Meat From the Grill
Our Chef's carefully designed this menu for TWO people to share with possible left-overs to be enjoyed for days. As complimentary; each order includes daily baked pita bread & cornbread, house-made pickles & a dessert!

TG-Spreads
TG-Ajvar
8 oz. | roasted pepper & eggplant relish
TG-Beet Tzatziki
8 oz. | strained garlic yogurt with oven-roasted beets
TG-Urnebes
8 oz. | roasted pepper relish & aged sheep cheese emulsion
TG-Lentils

TG-Soups & Salads
TG-Balkan Salad
8 oz. | tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, peppers, sherry vinaigrette, balkan cheese
TG-Veal Soup
2 lb. | bone broth, root vegetables & creme fraiche
TG-Tomato Soup
2 lb. | house-made pesto, roasted tomatoes
TG-Kale Caesar Salad

TG-Vegetables & House items
TG-Extra Bread
house-made pita bread & cornrbead
TG-Roasted Cauliflower
8oz. | parsley-yahini spread, pinenut crumble
TG-Sudzuk Flatbread
house-made tomato sauce, smoked beef sausage, kajmak, oregano
TG-Cheese Pie
crispy phyllo dough, aged cheese
TG-Ambar Fries
8 oz. | house-made smoked aioli, chef's spice blend
TG-Roasted Brussels Sprouts
8oz. | crispy bacon, lemon-garlic yogurt
TG-House-made Pickles
8oz.
TG-Meat Pie
Stuffed phyllo dough with ground beef, baked untill golden brown and served with our homemade lemon garlic sauce
TG-Mashed Potato

TG-Meat, Poultry & Seafood
TG-Short Rib Goulash
1 lb. | Wells Family Farm beef braised for five hours in red wine reduction, with trofie pasta
TG-Chicken Skewers
1 lb. | 24-hour brined and marianted overnight in spicy ajvar
TG-Slow Roasted Lamb
1 lb. | Marcho Farms lamb shoulder roasted for six hours
TG-Fried Chicken
1 lb. | 24-hour marinated chicken breast, panko-almond crusted, apple-wasabi slaw
TG-Balkan Kebab
1 lb. | house-made Wells Family Farm beef sausage
TG-Atlantic Salmon
1 lb. | sesame crusted
TG-Stuffed Pepper
1 lb. | local harvest bell peppers stuffed with house-ground Wells Family Farm beef and raisin rice
TG-Grilled Shrimp
1 lb. | marinated in extra virgin olive oil with house-made spices
TG-Grilled Smoked Sausage
1 lb. | house-smoked lamb sausage
TG-Stuffed Sour Cabbage
1 lb. | oven-baked for eight hours with root vegetables, rice & smoked peppers
TG-Mixed Grill Meat
1 lb. | kebabs, pork sausage, chicken skewers & marinated pork neck
TG-Chicken Stroganoff

TG-Desserts
TG-Sweet Cinnamon Sourdough
Deep fried sourdough donuts with nutella drizzle
TG-Chocolate Cake
hazelnut brownie, nougat cream, chocolate mousse, Madagascar vanilla cream
TG-Baklava
crispy phyllo layered with walnuts, dry raisin & lemon-honey syrup
TG-Raspberry Cake
cake dough, whipped cream cheese, raspberry jelly marmelade topped with chocolate glaze

TG-N/A Beverages
TG-Diet Coke (Can 12oz)
8 oz. bottle
TG-Ginger Ale (Can 12oz)
TG-Coke (Can 12oz)
12 oz. bottle

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Recent Reviews

We had the first floor area almost all to ourself. We had a party of 12 and the amount of food and service was exceptional. Great place for a large dinner and the variety of food satisfied people we dietary restrictions. Everyone left full and happy!
November 2025
What an amazing dining experience! I typically don’t go for anything “all you can eat” but this was different than any dining experience I’ve had. The food was high quality and delicious.
October 2025
A cozy and welcoming gem in the Capitol Hill area, this spot offers a truly delightful dining experience. The menu features flavorful Balkan dishes, each beautifully prepared and presented. The staff are not only friendly but wonderfully knowledgeable — they take the time to explain the cuisine and help guide guests who may be new to these distinctive flavors. The drink selection is top-notch, perfectly complementing the meal, and the desserts are nothing short of outstanding....
October 2025

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Ambar Capitol Hill

523 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003
(202) 813-3039