Eastern European RestaurantWashington, DC
Ambar Restaurant, Capitol Hill
Opening hours
Open now · closes 10:30 PM
| Monday | 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM, 4:00 PM – 10:30 PM |
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| Tuesday | 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM, 4:00 PM – 10:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM, 4:00 PM – 10:30 PM |
| Thursday | 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM, 4:00 PM – 10:30 PM |
| Friday | 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM, 4:00 PM – 10:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
Local time in Washington: 9:28 PM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (202) 813-3039 to confirm.
Location & directions
523 8th St SEWashington, DC 20003
About Ambar Restaurant, Capitol Hill
Ambar Restaurant, Capitol Hill is an Eastern European restaurant located at 523 8th St SE in Washington, District of Columbia. It's part of our guide to 2,052 restaurants, cafes and bars in Washington. Prices are moderate ($15–30 per person).
Ambar Restaurant, Capitol Hill is open 7 days a week, usually 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM, 4:00 PM – 10:30 PM. Note that it closes between lunch and dinner service on 5 days of the week.
Guests can choose from 41 menu items across 7 sections, including Ambar Experience at Home, Spreads, Soups & Salads, Starters & Veggies, and Main Dishes. Listed prices range from $3.00 to $62.00, with a typical item around $15.00. You will find options like Meat From the Grill, Beet Tzatziki, and Veal Soup.
You can visit for outdoor seating, kerbside pickup, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, romantic, and trendy, and it is a good fit for groups and tourists. The place is family friendly. It is especially popular for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Offerings include alcohol, all you can eat, beer, cocktails, and coffee.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, wheelchair-accessible toilet, and wheelchair-accessible car park. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free of charge street parking and paid street parking. Reservations are accepted; call (202) 813-3039 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Eastern European Restaurant · Balkan
- Address
- 523 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003
- Phone
- (202) 813-3039
- Price range
- $$ per person
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM, 4:00 PM – 10:30 PM
- Menu
- 41 items · $3.00–$62.00
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Eastern European restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
Typical prices for Eastern European restaurants across the US
Based on 7 menus with 209 priced items from Eastern European restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $11.95, and half of all items are priced between $6.35 and $17.00.
At Ambar Restaurant, Capitol Hill the median listed price is $15.00, higher than the typical $11.95 for Eastern European restaurants across the US.
Calculated from 7 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Kerbside pickup
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Rooftop seating
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
Offerings
- Alcohol
- All you can eat
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy-hour drinks
- Happy-hour food
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Organic dishes
- Private dining room
- Small plates
- Spirits
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar on site
- Toilet
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upmarket
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
- Usually a wait
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- High chairs
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Paid street parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Ambar Restaurant, Capitol Hill there are 71 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 175 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (22), American (21), Bars & Pubs (20), and Mexican & Tex-Mex (17).
56 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- PizzaMatchbox< 0.1 mi
- Japanese & SushiKaiju Ramen Bar< 0.1 mi
- ChineseSzechuan House< 0.1 mi
- Indian & South AsianJab We Met Indian Kitchen< 0.1 mi
- AmericanTed's Bulletin - Capitol Hill< 0.1 mi
What to expect at an Eastern European restaurant
This group covers French bistros, German beer halls, Spanish tapas bars, Irish and British pubs serving food, and Eastern European kitchens from Poland, Ukraine, Russia and the Balkans. Many are family-run restaurants that keep alive the cooking of a particular immigrant community.
What to order
- Pierogi – Polish dumplings, boiled or fried
- Schnitzel or bratwurst – German classics
- Steak frites or onion soup – French bistro staples
- Tapas – a mix of small plates for sharing
Good to know
- Bistros and tapas bars are often busiest late in the evening.
- Ask about imported beers and wines matched to the food.
- Seasonal events such as Oktoberfest bring special menus.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Ambar Restaurant, Capitol Hill's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM, 4:00 PM – 10:30 PM. Monday: 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM, 4:00 PM – 10:30 PM; Tuesday: 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM, 4:00 PM – 10:30 PM; Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM, 4:00 PM – 10:30 PM; Thursday: 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM, 4:00 PM – 10:30 PM; Friday: 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM, 4:00 PM – 10:30 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 10:30 PM; Sunday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Is Ambar Restaurant, Capitol Hill open on Sunday?
Yes, Ambar Restaurant, Capitol Hill is open on Sundays: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Where is Ambar Restaurant, Capitol Hill located?
Ambar Restaurant, Capitol Hill is located at 523 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003.
What is the phone number of Ambar Restaurant, Capitol Hill?
You can call Ambar Restaurant, Capitol Hill at (202) 813-3039.
Does Ambar Restaurant, Capitol Hill offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Ambar Restaurant, Capitol Hill offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: outdoor seating, kerbside pickup, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Ambar Restaurant, Capitol Hill?
The typical price range at Ambar Restaurant, Capitol Hill is $$ per person. Menu prices range from $3.00 to $62.00.
Does Ambar Restaurant, Capitol Hill take reservations?
Yes, Ambar Restaurant, Capitol Hill accepts reservations.
Is Ambar Restaurant, Capitol Hill wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, wheelchair-accessible toilet, and wheelchair-accessible car park.
Is Ambar Restaurant, Capitol Hill open late?
Yes – Ambar Restaurant, Capitol Hill is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
What else is near Ambar Restaurant, Capitol Hill?
There are 175 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Ambar Restaurant, Capitol Hill. Nearby options include Matchbox (< 0.1 mi), Kaiju Ramen Bar (< 0.1 mi), and Szechuan House (< 0.1 mi).
How much do Eastern European restaurants across the US cost?
Based on 7 menus with 209 priced items from Eastern European restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $11.95, and half of all items are priced between $6.35 and $17.00.
