Ambar Menu (2025 Update)
Introducing Ambar, a modern European restaurant located in Arlington, VA. Known for its trendy atmosphere and extensive menu, Ambar offers a wide range of options for diners. From meat dishes to vegan and pescatarian choices, there is something for everyone. The Mediterranean Bowl with lamb medallions and the Chicken Mezze Salad are standout options, showcasing the flavors of Balkan cuisine. Customers praise the plentiful and flavorful all-you-can-eat menu, making it a favorite spot for group gatherings and special occasions. Additionally, the attentive staff and accommodating service receive high marks from patrons. Ambar truly offers a culinary journey through the Balkans, with a warm ambiance and delicious dishes that leave diners impressed and satisfied.
Ambar Experience at Home
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!
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!
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!
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!
Lamb Medallion Bowl
Mixed greens & basmati rice bowl, topped with ajvar, beet tzatziki, feta cheese, house olives, tomato, lemon-garlic yogurt & lamb medallions.
Chicken Mezze Salad
Arugula & spinach bowl topped with urnebes, beet tzatziki, tomato & cucumber salad, pickles & grilled chicken breast. Served with balsamic vinaigrette.
Salmon Bowl
Arugula & basmati rice bowl topped with ajvar, beet tzatziki, tomato & cucumber salad, pickled onions, feta cheese, red cabbage slaw, kalamata olives & seared salmon filet. Served with sesame vinaigrette.
Fried Chicken & Rice Bowl
Basmati rice bowl topped with white bean hummus, beets tzatziki, cucumber, tomato, pickled onion, goat cheese, kalamata olives & Fried chicken breast. Served with pomodoro vinaigrette.
Mushroom & Rice Bowl
Basmati rice bowl topped with ajvar, caramelized onion, tomato & cucumber salad, pickled fresno pepper, goat cheese, red cabbage slaw, mixed forest mushrooms. Served with sesame vinaigrette.
Ambar Mediterranean BowlChef's choice
Ambar Mediterranean BowlChef's choiceCreate your own bowl
Grain Bowl (Build Your Own)
Long grain basmati rice bowl with your choice of toppings. Freshly baked pita bread will be included.
Salad Bowl (Build Your Own)
Create your own bowl with your choice of greens & toppings. Freshly baked pita bread is included.
Greens & Grain Bowl (Build Your Own)
Long grain basmati rice with your choice of greens in the mix & toppings. Freshly baked pita bread is included.
TG-Beet Tzatziki
served with homemade pita bread, strained garlic yogurt with oven-roasted beets
TG-Urnebes
served with homemade pita bread, roasted pepper relish & aged cow cheese emulsion
TG-Ajvar
served with homemade pita bread, roasted pepper & eggplant relish
TG-White Bean Hummus
cannellini beans garnished with pickled jalapeno
Spreads
Soups & Salads
TG-Veal Soup
2 lb. | bone broth, root vegetables & creme fraiche
TG-Tomato Soup
2 lb. | house-made pesto, roasted tomatoes
TG-Balkan Salad
8 oz. | tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, peppers, sherry vinaigrette, balkan cheese
TG-Vitamin Salad
thinly sliced cucumbers, beets, apples & carrots, topped with crunchy sriracha sunflower seeds. Drizzled with a zesty honey-lemon dressing
TG-Cheese Pie
crispy phyllo dough, aged cheese, roasted pepper cream, yogurt
TG-Meat Pie
crispy phyllo dough, ground beef, leeks, served over lemon-garlic yogurt
TG-Mushroom Flatbread
house-made bread topped with cremini mushrooms, sauteed leeks & fresh arugula
TG-White Flatbread
sheeps cheese/mozzarella drizzled with truffle oil
TG-Sujuk Flatbread
house-made tomato sauce, smoked beef sausage, mozzarella cheese, oregano
TG-Fried Chicken
24-hour marinated chicken breast / panko-almond crusted / apple-wasabi slaw
TG-Brussels Sprouts
coated with a tangy black currant dressing. Topped with a sprinkling of peanuts and Parmesan cheese
TG-Cauliflower
flash fried, parsley-tahini spread, pine nut crumble
TG-Eggplant Moussaka
roasted eggplant, zucchini, and slicedpotatoes in savory tomato sauce andtopped with a blend of feta andParmesan cheeses
TG-Mushroom Pilaf
arborio rice slowly cooked in vegetable stock and combined with a flavorful mushroom ragu
TG-Ambar Fries
house-made smoked aioli, chefs spice blend
TG-Extra Bread
house-made pita bread & cornrbead
Starters & Veggies
Main Dishes
TG-Lamb Lasagna
served over tomato sauce, lamb ragu, eggplant, tomato, bchamel
TG-Balkan Kebab
house-made beef sausages, served with fries, Balkan salad and urnebes
TG-Pork Belly Stuffed Sour Cabbage
cabbages served over mashed potatoes & side of yogurt, oven-baked for eight hours with root vegetables with rice and smoked peppers
TG-Chicken Stroganoff
butter sauted chicken breasts in delicate creamy mushroom sauce with mustard and onions on silky mashed potatoes
TG-Grilled Trout
served over lentils & topped with tomato salsa
TG-Chocolate Cake
juicy cake white almond flour, Greek yogurt & espresso coffee, glazed with rich milk chocolate and toasted hazelnuts
TG-Baklava
crispy phyllo layered with pistachio & lemon-honey syrup
TG-Raspberry Cake
cake dough, whipped cream cheese, raspberry jelly marmelade topped with chocolate glaze
Desserts
N/A Beverages
TG-Mexican Coca Cola
12 oz. bottle
TG-Diet Coke
8 oz. bottle
TG-Sprite
12 oz. bottle
TG-Arnold Palmer
12 oz.
TG-Cranberry Juice
12 oz.
TG-Grapefruit Juice
12 oz.
TG-Lemonade
12 oz.
TG-Coffee
12 oz. - unsweetened, black
TG-Latte
12 oz.
TG-Iced Tea
12 oz. - unsweetened
TG-Iced Coffee
12 oz. - unsweetened, black
TG-Iced Latte
12 oz.
Brunch Experience at Home
Ambar presents: Brunch Experience at home. Our revolutionary take-out offer is now tailored to your brunch cravings
Brunch Experience at Home
Brunch Desserts
TG-Cinnamon Sourdough
nutella drizzle
TG-Fruit Granola
blueberry yogurt, fresh seasonal fruit
TG-Sudzuk Flatbread
smoked beef sausage, sheep's cheese, mozzarella / drizzled with truffle oil
TG-Grilled Vegetables Flatbread
ajvar, grilled seasonal vegetables
TG-Mushroom Pilav
porcini and cremini mushrooms, root vegetables