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Ambar Chicago offers you a wide variety of Balkan peninsula tastes and feelings. Our unique approach to food, unparalleled service and world-famous Balkan Hospitality are the key to make your every visit a special occasion.
Unlimited Brunch
Unlimited Ambar Experience | 36.99$ |
Start
OLIVIER SPREAD pees, green beans, carrot, mayo, eggs, potato mustard | |
AJVAR roasted pepper, garlic, and eggplant spread![]() ![]() | |
BEET TZATZIKI refreshing beet yogurt dip with garlic and dill![]() ![]() | |
WHITE BEAN HUMMUS cannellini beans garnished with picled jalapeno |
Soups & Salads
CARROT GINGER SOUP blend of organ oanic carrots, ginger and sesame topped with sunflower seeds and cilantro | |
VEAL SOUP "Teleća leca čorba" tender veal veal meat, medley of root vegetables & crème fraiche![]() ![]() | |
BALKAN SALAD “Šopska salata” diced pepper, onion, cucumber, and cherry tomato salad. Tossed sherry vinger and topped with feta cheese![]() ![]() | |
VITAMIN SALAD thinly sliced cucumbers, beets, apples & carrots, topped with crunchy sriracha sunflower seeds. Drizzled with a zesty honey-lemon dressing | |
CRISPY CHEESE served with tangy house-made remoulade and crunchy picles | |
MINI BURGER juicy house-ground beef topped with melted cheddar cheese, lettuce and smokey mayo![]() ![]() | |
FRIED CHICKEN almond crusted chicken breast topped with apple/wasabi slaw and Fresno peppers![]() ![]() | |
BALKANO grilled pork neck with melted cheese with spicy mustard and crispy cabbage slaw![]() ![]() |
Wood-burning Oven
CHEESE PIE "Gibanica" traditional savory dish made with a cheese mixture spread over layers of phyllo dough, served on an ajvar ulsion and yogurt![]() ![]() | |
MEAT PIE "Pita sa mesom" seasoned ground beef and minced leeks between sheets of phyllo dough and served over a lemon garlic yogurt![]() ![]() | |
SUJUK FLATBREAD sujuk beef sausage, mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce, and oregano![]() ![]() | |
WHITE FLATBREAD creamy béchamel with mozzarella, feta and fontina finiched with a fresh arugula salad, lightly dressed with truffle![]() ![]() |
Sides
MUSHROOM PILAV blend of sautéed porcini and cremini mushrooms mixed with risotto and root vegetables![]() ![]() | |
SCRAMBLED EGGS fluffy, cage free, scrambled eggs | |
POTATO HASH crispy golden potatoes tossed with caramelized onions, rodsted red peppers and smokey guajillo chile![]() ![]() | |
CREAMY GRITS rich, buttery grits made with sharp cheddar cheese | |
MAC & CHEESE elbow pasta tossed with a rich, creamy cheese sauce topped with crispy bacon breadcrumbs![]() ![]() |
Proteins
APPLEWOOD SMOKED BACON Catalpa Farms thick cut bacon | |
GRILLED HANGER STEAK* mustard-marinate hanger steak topped with vibrant hazelnut chimichurri | |
CEVAPI ‘BALKAN KEBAB' traditional house ground beef kebab served with spicy feta![]() ![]() | |
SMOKED SAUSAGE house ground pork sausage served with a spicy mustard and red cabbage slaw | |
SHRIMP & GRITS cheesy grits served with fire roasted shrimp with a tomato caper sauce |
Eggs
PULLED PORK BENEDICT* slow cooked pork shoulder served on an English muffin with our signature chile hollandaise![]() ![]() | |
MEDITERRANEAN OMELETTE egg white omelette with Kalamata olives, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, onions, peppers and goat cheese | |
SALMON BENEDICТ* thinly sliced smoked salmon served on an English muffin with our signature chile hollandaise | |
SHAKSHUKA* poached eggs in our house-made tomato sauce with onions and peppers |
Sweets
BALKAN MINI DONUTS your choice of Nutella, blueberry jam | |
FRUIT GRANOLA seasonal fresh fruit topped with blueberry yogurt mint and honey![]() ![]() | |
STRAWBERRY WAFFLE belgian-style waffle topped with Nutella, strawberry jam and vanilla whipped cream![]() ![]() | |
CARAMEL APPLE WAFFLE belgian-style waffle topped with caramel sauce, apple compote and vanilla whippеd cream![]() ![]() | |
S'MORES WAFFLE belgian-style waffle topped with marshmallow, chocolate sauce and vanilla whipped cream |
Unlimited Beverage Packages |
Classic | 14.99$ |
TRADITIONAL MIMOSA ambar sparkling wine / orange juice | |
PEACH LAVENDER MIMOSA ambar sparkling wine / peach & lavender purée | |
MANGO HIBISCUS MIMOSA ambar sparkling wine / mango & hibiscus purée |
PremiumClassic Package Plus Cocktails & Non-Alcoholic Beverages | 22.99$ |
Соскtаils
MANGO LEMONADE vodka / mango puree /house sour mix![]() ![]() | |
MARGARITA tequila /lime / agave nectar / house sour mix![]() ![]() | |
KIWI SMASH basil infused gin/ kiwi puree / emon Juice / honey syrup![]() ![]() | |
RED SANGRIA ambar red wine / bourbon / strawberry / apple | |
BLOODY MARY vodka / tomato / lemon juice horseradish / Worchestershire sauce![]() ![]() |
Non-alcoholic Beverages
CARROT GINGER SPRITZ tantalising mix of fresh carrot juice, zesty lemon, ginger syrup, and a touch of vanilla extract, topped with invigorating ginger beer | |
MANGO MULE refreshing mango purée, lime juice, and cucumber juice, topped with ginger beer, and garnished with fresh mint fo a crisp, refreshing blend of tropical and zesty flavors | |
GRAPEFRUIT GARDEN FIZZ harmonious blend of grapefruit cordial, tonic water, lime and cucumber juice, topped with basil leaves for a delightful herbal twist |
*These items are served raw, undercooked or cooked to order.
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shelsh or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Please inform your server of any food allergies. *Caution, olives may contain pits
Lunch
Beginning - for the table
Spreads & Made to order pita bread
KAJMAK rich and creamy traditional Balkan skim milk spread![]() ![]() | |
WHITE BEAN HUMMUS cannellini beans garnished with pickled jalapeno | |
AJVAR roasted pepper, garlic, and eggplant spread![]() ![]() | |
BEET TZATZIKI refreshing beet yogurt dip with garlic and dill![]() ![]() | |
URNEBES feta cheese pureed with chili flakes and a roasted pepper jam![]() ![]() | |
MARINATED OLIVES IN PICKLED VEGETABLES cauliflower, onions, red pepper and carrot marinated in turmeric |
Soups and salads
BALKAN SALAD "Šopska salata" diced pepper, onion, cucumber, and cherry tomato cucumper, and che salad. Tossed in sherry vinegar and topped with feta cheese![]() ![]() | |
BEET SALAD carpaccio-style roasted beets with pomegranate - beet root reduction topped with arugula uction, topped with arugula, candied pecans, and goat cheese![]() ![]() | |
VEAL SOUP "Teleća čorba" tender veal meat, a medley of root vegetables & creme fraiche![]() ![]() | |
CARROT GINGER SOUP blend of organic carrots, ginger and sesame topped with sunflower seeds and cilantro | |
ROASTED PIQUILLO PEPPERS "Belolučene paprike" garlic marinated. topped with feta rinated, topped with cheese and scallion | |
VITAMIN SALAD thinly sliced cucumbers, beets, apples & carrots, topped with crunchy sriracha sunflower seeds. Drizzled with a zesty honey-lemon dressing |
Chef signatures
STEAK TARTARE* Prime tenderloin served with tomato pesto butter and smoked aioli. Served with Sourdough bread![]() ![]() | |
CHEESE & PEPPER CROQUETTE Panko coated piquillo pepper, stuffed with kaimak and aged sheep cheese served with eep cleese cranberry chutney | |
STUFFED PEPPER "Punjena Paprika" filled with orzo, sautéed kale and tomatoes on a bed of almond veloute![]() ![]() | |
GRILLED HALLOUMI CHEESE With the nutty crunch of black and white sesame seeds, drizzled with sweet honey | |
WILD MUSHROOМ STEW Delicata squash served witha mushroom lemon jus and baked with pita | |
ALMOND FRIED CHICKEN "Manastirska piletina" marinated chicken breast served with apple-wasabi slaw![]() ![]() |
Wood-burning oven
CHEESE PIE “Sirnica" traditional savory dish made with a cheese mixture spread over layers of phyllo dough, served on an ajvar emulsion and yogurt![]() ![]() | |
SUJUK FLATBREAD Sujuk beef sausage, mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce, and oregano![]() ![]() | |
WHITE FLATBREAD Creamy béchamel with mozzarella, feta and fontina finished with a fresh arugula salad, lightly dressed with truffle![]() ![]() | |
MEAT PIE “Pita sa mesom" seasoned ground beef and minced leeks between sheets of phyllo dough and served over a lemon garlic yogurt![]() ![]() | |
MUSHROOM FLATBREAD Roasted maitake mushrooms, sherry glazed onions, leek béchamel and fresh dill![]() ![]() | |
LAMB FLATBREAD Seasoned ground lamb, hazelnut chimichurri, pickled onion, feta cheese and red sauce |
Meat & poultry
From the hearth
BALKAN KEBAB* "Ćevapi" traditional house ground beef kebab served on a spicy feta spread![]() ![]() | |
SMOKED SAUSAGE* "Roštiljska kobasica" house ground, smoked pork sausage served with a mustard and red cabbage slaw | |
CHICKEN SKEWERS* "Pileći ražnjići" marinated in a bell pepper sauce and served with a mix of pickled onions and fresno peppers![]() ![]() | |
LAMB MEDALLIONS* Served on a lemon-garlic yogurt, drizzled with pomegranate molasses and with a fresh cucumber salad |
Slow cooked meats
BEEF SHORT RIB GOULASH Tender beef short ribs braised in red wine reduction, served with orzo pasta![]() ![]() | |
ROASTED LAMB Catalpa Farms slow-roasted lamb shoulder served with oven roasted carrots, onion and potatoes![]() ![]() | |
PORK BELLY STUFFED CАBBAGE “Sarma” traditional Balkan sour cabbage leaves filled with a savory mixture of pork belly, rice and root vegetables![]() ![]() | |
PORK SHOULDER Catalpa Farms roasted pork with savory whipped potatoes and crunchy cabbage slaw |
Vegetables
GRILLED ASPARAGUS Served with a preserved lemon hollandaise with a toasted garlic breadcrumb![]() ![]() | |
EGGPLANT MOUSSAKА Roasted eggplant, wild mushroom ragu and long pepper béchamel and topped with a blend of feta and Parmesan cheese | |
HAND-CUT FRIES Wedge cut, tossed in a house spice blend, and topped with a homemade smoked aioli![]() ![]() | |
BRUSSEL SPROUTS With savory bacon crumbles, served on a bed of garlic lemon yogurt![]() ![]() | |
CAULIFLOWER Marinated fried cauliflower, coated in a crunchy pine nut crumble, and served on top of spinach tahini pesto![]() ![]() | |
CRISPY CORN RIBS Fried corn pieces tossed in a hazelnut chimichurri on a bed of whipped cheese![]() ![]() | |
ROASTED BABY CARROTS Coated in a tangy passionfruit Amarillo glaze, served with creamy tofu cashew cream and topped with herb salsa![]() ![]() | |
FRIED ZUCCHINI Panko fried zucchini rounds with parmesan served with a bell pepper yogurt dipping sauce![]() ![]() |
Seafood
ATLANTIC SALMON* Served on a bed of whipped lemon tahini with a marinated cucumber salad![]() ![]() | |
DRUNKEN MUSSELS* rakija, traditional Balkan prandy-flambeed mussels served in a rich garlic cream sauce![]() ![]() | |
GRILLED RAINBOW TROUT* Served with a spicy tomato sauce, garlic potatoes and Swiss chard![]() ![]() | |
GRILLED SHRIMP Marinated with garlic and lemon, served with a smoked pancetta aioli and cilantro![]() ![]() |
Please inform your server of any food allergies. *These Items are served raw, undercooked or cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shelsh or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Please inform your server of any food allergies. *Caution, olives may contain pits
Dinner
Beginning - for the table
Spreads & Made to order pita bread
KAJMAK rich and creamy traditional Balkan skim milk spread![]() ![]() | |
WHITE BEAN HUMMUS cannellini beans garnished with pickled jalapeno | |
AJVAR roasted pepper, garlic, and eggplant spread![]() ![]() | |
BEET TZATZIKI refreshing beet yogurt dip with garlic and dill![]() ![]() | |
URNEBES feta cheese pureed with chili flakes and a roasted pepper jam![]() ![]() | |
MARINATED OLIVES IN PICKLED VEGETABLES cauliflower, onions, red pepper and carrot marinated in turmeric |
Soups and salads
BALKAN SALAD "Šopska salata" diced pepper, onion, cucumber, and cherry tomato cucumper, and che salad. Tossed in sherry vinegar and topped with feta cheese![]() ![]() | |
BEET SALAD carpaccio-style roasted beets with pomegranate - beet root reduction topped with arugula uction, topped with arugula, candied pecans, and goat cheese![]() ![]() | |
VEAL SOUP "Teleća čorba" tender veal meat, a medley of root vegetables & creme fraiche![]() ![]() | |
CARROT GINGER SOUP blend of organic carrots, ginger and sesame topped with sunflower seeds and cilantro | |
ROASTED PIQUILLO PEPPERS "Belolučene paprike" garlic marinated. topped with feta rinated, topped with cheese and scallion | |
VITAMIN SALAD thinly sliced cucumbers, beets, apples & carrots, topped with crunchy sriracha sunflower seeds. Drizzled with a zesty honey-lemon dressing |
Chef signatures
STEAK TARTARE* Prime tenderloin served with tomato pesto butter and smoked aioli. Served with Sourdough bread![]() ![]() | |
CHEESE & PEPPER CROQUETTE Panko coated piquillo pepper, stuffed with kaimak and aged sheep cheese served with eep cleese cranberry chutney | |
STUFFED PEPPER "Punjena Paprika" filled with orzo, sautéed kale and tomatoes on a bed of almond veloute![]() ![]() | |
GRILLED HALLOUMI CHEESE With the nutty crunch of black and white sesame seeds, drizzled with sweet honey | |
WILD MUSHROOМ STEW Delicata squash served witha mushroom lemon jus and baked with pita | |
ALMOND FRIED CHICKEN "Manastirska piletina" marinated chicken breast served with apple-wasabi slaw![]() ![]() |
Wood-burning oven
CHEESE PIE “Sirnica" traditional savory dish made with a cheese mixture spread over layers of phyllo dough, served on an ajvar emulsion and yogurt![]() ![]() | |
SUJUK FLATBREAD Sujuk beef sausage, mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce, and oregano![]() ![]() | |
WHITE FLATBREAD Creamy béchamel with mozzarella, feta and fontina finished with a fresh arugula salad, lightly dressed with truffle![]() ![]() | |
MEAT PIE “Pita sa mesom" seasoned ground beef and minced leeks between sheets of phyllo dough and served over a lemon garlic yogurt![]() ![]() | |
MUSHROOM FLATBREAD Roasted maitake mushrooms, sherry glazed onions, leek béchamel and fresh dill![]() ![]() | |
LAMB FLATBREAD Seasoned ground lamb, hazelnut chimichurri, pickled onion, feta cheese and red sauce |
Meat & poultry
From the hearth
BALKAN KEBAB* "Ćevapi" traditional house ground beef kebab served on a spicy feta spread![]() ![]() | |
SMOKED SAUSAGE* "Roštiljska kobasica" house ground, smoked pork sausage served with a mustard and red cabbage slaw | |
CHICKEN SKEWERS* "Pileći ražnjići" marinated in a bell pepper sauce and served with a mix of pickled onions and fresno peppers![]() ![]() | |
LAMB MEDALLIONS* Served on a lemon-garlic yogurt, drizzled with pomegranate molasses and with a fresh cucumber salad |
Slow cooked meats
BEEF SHORT RIB GOULASH Tender beef short ribs braised in red wine reduction, served with orzo pasta![]() ![]() | |
ROASTED LAMB Catalpa Farms slow-roasted lamb shoulder served with oven roasted carrots, onion and potatoes![]() ![]() | |
PORK BELLY STUFFED CАBBAGE “Sarma” traditional Balkan sour cabbage leaves filled with a savory mixture of pork belly, rice and root vegetables![]() ![]() | |
PORK SHOULDER Catalpa Farms roasted pork with savory whipped potatoes and crunchy cabbage slaw |
Vegetables
GRILLED ASPARAGUS Served with a preserved lemon hollandaise with a toasted garlic breadcrumb![]() ![]() | |
EGGPLANT MOUSSAKА Roasted eggplant, wild mushroom ragu and long pepper béchamel and topped with a blend of feta and Parmesan cheese | |
CAULIFLOWER Marinated fried cauliflower, coated in a crunchy pine nut crumble, and served on top of spinach tahini pesto![]() ![]() | |
CRISPY CORN RIBS Fried corn pieces tossed in a hazelnut chimichurri on a bed of whipped cheese![]() ![]() | |
HAND-CUT FRIES Wedge cut, tossed in a house spice blend, and topped with a homemade smoked aioli![]() ![]() | |
BRUSSEL SPROUTS With savory bacon crumbles, served on a bed of garlic lemon yogurt![]() ![]() | |
ROASTED BABY CARROTS Coated in a tangy passionfruit Amarillo glaze, served with creamy tofu cashew cream and topped with herb salsa![]() ![]() | |
FRIED ZUCCHINI Panko fried zucchini rounds with parmesan served with a bell pepper yogurt dipping sauce![]() ![]() |
Seafood
ATLANTIC SALMON* Served on a bed of whipped lemon tahini with a marinated cucumber salad![]() ![]() | |
DRUNKEN MUSSELS* rakija, traditional Balkan prandy-flambeed mussels served in a rich garlic cream sauce![]() ![]() | |
GRILLED RAINBOW TROUT* Served with a spicy tomato sauce, garlic potatoes and Swiss chard![]() ![]() | |
GRILLED SHRIMP Marinated with garlic and lemon, served with a smoked pancetta aioli and cilantro![]() ![]() |
Desserts
KREMPITA Mille-fuille style flaky pastry dough layevered with vanilla ered with vanilla custard, and fresh raspberries![]() ![]() | |
WARM BROWNIE SKILLET rich chocolate brownie chunks topped with vanilla ice cream vapilla ice c warm caramel and toasted walnuts | |
BALKAN DONUTS fried dough served with a choice of dipping sauce (blueberry jam, Nutella, Boston cream) | |
HOUSEMADE SORBET plum rakija, lemon curd & mango tajin |
Transitional menu
Desserts
KREMPITA Mille-fuille style flaky pastry dough layered with vanilla custard and fresh raspberries![]() ![]() | |
WARM BROWNIE SKILLET Rich chocolate brownie chunks topped with vanilla ice cream, warm caramel and toasted walnuts | |
BALKAN DONUTS Fried dough served with a choice of dipping sauce (blueberry jam, Nutella, boston cream) | |
HOUSEMADE SORBET Plum rakija, lemond curd & mango tajin |
JULIUS MEINL COFFEE AND TEA
TURKISH COFFEE unsweetened / semi sweet / sweet | |
REGULAR COFFEE | |
ESPRESSO | |
MACCHIATO | |
CAPPUCCINO | |
LATTE | |
TEAS Chamomile / Mint / Fruit Symphony / Green Tea / Black Tea |
DESSERT DRINKS & DIGESTIVES
ESSPRESSO MARTINI Vanilla Butter / Vodka / Galliano / Frangelico ? Grated Chocolate![]() ![]() | |
ZARIC HONEY RAKIA Serbia | |
ZARIC CHERRY LIQUEUR Serbia | |
2020 Late Harvest White Blend ‘Omega’ Alpha Estate Amydeon Highlands, Greece (3oz) | |
2010 Crljenak ‘Zlatan Porat’ Zlatan Otok Makarska, Croatia (3oz) |
Vegan/Vegeterian
THIS IS OUR VEGAN & VEGETARIAN MENU. ALL DISHES BELOW ARE VEGETARIAN. VEGAN DISHES WILL BE MARKED WITH ‘V’ SYMBOL. IF MODIFICATION IS NEEDED FOR DISH TO BE MADE VEGAN, IT WILL BE MARKED WITH ‘V’ SYMBOL
$54.99 includes unlimited small plates and choice of a dessert
Spreads
Spreads & Made to order pita bread
KAJMAK rich and creamy traditional Balkan skim milk spread![]() ![]() | |
AJVAR V roasted pepper, garlic, and eggplant spread![]() ![]() | |
WHITE BEAN HUMMUS V cannellini beans garnished with pickled jalapeno | |
BEET TZATZIKI refreshing beet yogurt dip with garlic and dill![]() ![]() | |
URNEBES feta cheese pureed with chili flakes and a roasted pepper jam![]() ![]() |
Chef signatures
STUFFED PEPPER "Punjena Paprika" filled with orzo, sautéed kale and tomatoes on a bed of almond![]() ![]() | |
GRILLED HALLOUMI CHEESE With the nutty crunch of black and white sesame seeds, drizzled with sweet honey | |
CHEESE & PEPPER CROQUETTE Panko coated piquillo pepper, stuffed with kaimak and aged sheep cheese served with eep cleese cranberry chutney | |
WILD MUSHROOМ STEW Delicata squash served witha mushroom lemon jus and baked with pita |
Soups and salads
BALKAN SALAD V "Šopska salata" diced pepper, onion, cucumber, and cherry tomato cucumper, and che salad. Tossed in sherry vinegar and topped with feta cheese![]() ![]() | |
VITAMIN SALAD V thinly sliced cucumbers, beets, apples & carrots, topped with crunchy sriracha sunflower seeds. Drizzled with a zesty honey-lemon dressing | |
BEET SALAD V carpaccio-style roasted beets with pomegranate - beet root reduction topped with arugula uction, topped with arugula, candied pecans, and goat cheese![]() ![]() | |
ROASTED PIQUILLO PEPPERS V "Belolučene paprike" garlic marinated. topped with feta rinated, topped with cheese and scallion | |
CARROT GINGER SOUP V blend of organic carrots, ginger and sesame topped with sunflower seeds and cilantro |
Wood-burning oven
CHEESE PIE “Sirnica" traditional savory dish made with a cheese mixture spread over layers of phyllo dough, served on an ajvar emulsion and yogurt![]() ![]() | |
WHITE FLATBREAD Creamy béchamel with mozzarella, feta and fontina finished with a fresh arugula salad, lightly dressed with truffle![]() ![]() | |
MUSHROOM FLATBREAD Roasted maitake mushrooms, sherry glazed onions, leek béchamel and fresh dill![]() ![]() |
Vegetables
GRILLED ASPARAGUS V Served with a preserved lemon hollandaise with a toasted garlic breadcrumb![]() ![]() | |
EGGPLANT MOUSSAKА Roasted eggplant, wild mushroom ragu and long pepper béchamel and topped with a blend of feta and Parmesan cheese | |
HAND-CUT FRIES V Wedge cut, tossed in a house spice blend, and topped with a homemade smoked aioli![]() ![]() | |
BRUSSEL SPROUTS V With savory bacon crumbles, served on a bed of garlic lemon yogurt![]() ![]() | |
CAULIFLOWER V Marinated fried cauliflower, coated in a crunchy pine nut crumble, and served on top of spinach tahini pesto![]() ![]() | |
ROASTED BABY CARROTS V Coated in a tangy passionfruit Amarillo glaze, served with creamy tofu cashew cream and topped with herb salsa![]() ![]() | |
CRISPY CORN RIBS V Fried corn pieces tossed in a hazelnut chimichurri on a bed of whipped cheese![]() ![]() | |
FRIED ZUCCHINI Panko fried zucchini rounds with parmesan served with a bell pepper yogurt dipping sauce![]() ![]() |
Desserts
KREMPITA Mille-fuille style flaky pastry dough layevered with vanilla ered with vanilla custard, and fresh raspberries![]() ![]() | |
WARM BROWNIE SKILLET rich chocolate brownie chunks topped with vanilla ice cream vapilla ice c warm caramel and toasted walnuts | |
BALKAN DONUTS V fried dough served with a choice of dipping sauce (blueberry jam, Nutella, Boston cream) | |
HOUSEMADE SORBET V plum rakija, lemon curd & mango tajin |
Allergy Brunch
Allergy Lunch & Dinner
À La Carte Menu
Spreads tasting
Served with pita $12
KAJMAK rich and creamy traditional Balkan skim milk spread![]() ![]() | |
WHITE BEAN HUMMUS cannellini beans garnished with pickled jalapeno | |
AJVAR roasted pepper, garlic, and eggplant spread![]() ![]() | |
BEET TZATZIKI refreshing beet yogurt dip with garlic and dill![]() ![]() | |
URNEBES feta cheese pureed with chili flakes and a roasted pepper jam![]() ![]() | |
OLIVES AND VEGGIES cauliflower, onions, red pepper and carrot red pepper and carrot marinated in turmeric |
Chef signatures
STEAK TARTARE* Prime tenderloin served with tomato pesto butter and smoked aioli. Served with Sourdough bread![]() ![]() | |
CHEESE & PEPPER CROQUETTE Panko coated piquillo pepper, stuffed with kaimak and aged sheep cheese served with eep cleese cranberry chutney | |
STUFFED PEPPER "Punjena Paprika" filled with orzo, sautéed kale and tomatoes on a bed of almond veloute![]() ![]() | |
WILD MUSHROOМ STEW Delicata squash served witha mushroom lemon jus and baked with pita | |
ALMOND FRIED CHICKEN "Manastirska piletina" marinated chicken breast served with apple-wasabi slaw |
Soups and salads
VEAL SOUP "Teleća čorba" tender veal meat, a medley of root vegetables & creme fraiche![]() ![]() | |
BALKAN SALAD "Šopska salata" diced pepper, onion, cucumber, and cherry tomato cucumper, and che salad. Tossed in sherry vinegar and topped with feta cheese![]() ![]() | |
CARROT GINGER SOUP blend of organic carrots, ginger and sesame topped with sunflower seeds and cilantro | |
VITAMIN SALAD thinly sliced cucumbers, beets, apples & carrots, topped with crunchy sriracha sunflower seeds. Drizzled with a zesty honey-lemon dressing |
Home baked
CHEESE PIE traditional savory dish made with a cheese mixture spread over layers of phyllo dough, served on an ajvar emulsion and yogurt![]() ![]() | |
SUJUK FLATBREAD Sujuk beef sausage, mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce, and oregano![]() ![]() | |
MEAT PIE “Pita sa mesom" seasoned ground beef and minced leeks between sheets of phyllo dough and served over a lemon garlic yogurt![]() ![]() | |
MUSHROOM FLATBREAD Roasted maitake mushrooms, sherry glazed onions, leek béchamel and fresh dill![]() ![]() | |
WHITE FLATBREAD Creamy béchamel with mozzarella, feta and fontina finished with a fresh arugula salad, lightly dressed with truffle![]() ![]() | |
LAMB FLATBREAD Seasoned ground lamb, hazelnut chimichurri, pickled onion, feta cheese and red sauce |
Meat & poultry
Slow cooked meats
BEEF SHORT RIB GOULASH Tender beef short ribs braised in red wine reduction, served with orzo pasta![]() ![]() | |
ROASTED LAMB Catalpa Farms slow-roasted lamb shoulder served with oven roasted carrots, onion and potatoes![]() ![]() | |
PORK BELLY STUFFED CАBBAGE “Sarma” traditional Balkan sour cabbage leaves filled with a savory mixture of pork belly, rice and root vegetables![]() ![]() | |
PORK SHOULDER Catalpa Farms roasted pork with savory whipped potatoes and crunchy cabbage slaw |
Wood fire grill
CEVAPI ‘BALKAN KEBAB’* traditional house ground beef kebab served on a spicy feta spread![]() ![]() | |
CHICKEN SKEWERS* organic chicken breast marinated in a bell pepper sauce and served with a mix of pickled onions and fresno peppers![]() ![]() | |
LAMB MEDALLIONS* house ground lamb, served on a lemon-garlic yogurt, drizzled with pomegranate molasses and with a fresh cucumber salad | |
SMOKED SAUSAGE* "Roštiljska kobasica" house ground, smoked pork sausage served with a mustard and red cabbage slaw |
Seafood
SEARED SALMON* served on a bed of whipped lemon tahini with a marinated cucumber salad![]() ![]() | |
DRUNKEN MUSSELS* rakija, traditional Balkan prandy-flambeed mussels served in a rich garlic cream sauce![]() ![]() | |
GRILLED RAINBOW TROUT* Served with a spicy tomato sauce, garlic potatoes and Swiss chard![]() ![]() |
Vegetables
EGGPLANT MOUSSAKА Roasted eggplant, wild mushroom ragu and long pepper béchamel and topped with a blend of feta and Parmesan cheese | |
HAND-CUT FRIES Wedge cut, tossed in a house spice blend, and topped with a homemade smoked aioli![]() ![]() | |
CAULIFLOWER Marinated fried cauliflower, coated in a crunchy pine nut crumble, and served on top of spinach tahini pesto![]() ![]() | |
BRUSSEL SPROUTS With savory bacon crumbles, served on a bed of garlic lemon yogurt![]() ![]() |
Grilled mixed meat platter - $75
Serves twoTraditional platter with meats from wood fire grill - chicken skewers, Balkan kebabs, lamb medallion & smoked pork sausage. includes traditional spreads tasting & freshly baked pita bread and cornbread to start. Served with a side of B;alkan salad, fries & condiments. |
Beverage
House cocktails
MANGO LEMONADE Sour & Tangy – Vodka / Mango Puree / House Sour Mix![]() ![]() | |
MARGARITA Sour & Tangy – Tequila / Lime / Triple Sec / Agave Nectar / House Sour Mix![]() ![]() | |
RED SANGRIA Light & Refreshing – Ambar red / bourbon / lemon / cinnamon syrup | |
KIWI SMASH Light & Refreshing – basil infused gin / kiwi puree lemoj juice / honey syrup![]() ![]() | |
HOUSE OLD FASHIONED Strong & Boozy – plum rakia / bourbon / plum syrup / bitters |
Hand crafted cocktails
ESPRESSO MARTINI Fluffy & Luxurious – Vanilla Butter / Vodka / Galliano / Frangelico / Grated Chocolate![]() ![]() | |
CORN Strong & Boozy – Butter-washed bourbon / Nixta Licor de Elote / Smoked Paprika Tincture | |
RASPBERRY Tropical & Fruitty – Rubin VS / Raw Cacao Campari / Rspberry vermouth / Passion Fruit | |
QUINCЕ Freegrant & Bubbly – Gin / Beeswax – Washed Quince Rakia / Truffle Honey / Lemon / Sparking Wine | |
GREEN PEPPER Vibrant & Tangy – Tequilla / Green Chartreuse / Green Pepper / Green Apple / Pineapple / Lime / Basil | |
PLUM Refreshing & Crisp – Mezcal / Vanilla – Infused Plum Rakia / Ginger Cordial / Pinapple Lime | |
APRICOT Nutty & Whiskus – Rum Joven / Apricot Rakia / Crème de Noyaux / Toasted Almond / Orange / Lemon |
Non alcoholiC
CARROT GINGER SPRITZ Tantalizing mix of fresh carrot juice, zesty lemon, ginger syrup, and a touch of vanilla extract, topped with invigorating ginger beer | |
MANGO MULE blended mango puree, lime juice, ginger beer, and a hint of honey syrup, garnished with fresh mint | |
GRAPEFRUIT GARDEN FIZZ harmonious blend of grapefruit cordial, tonic water, lime and cucumber juices, topped with basil leaves |
Beer
LAV bottle large Serbia | |
NEKTAR bottle 16.9 oz Bosnia & Herzegovina | |
BUCKLEDOWN FRITZCUFFS draft pilsner | |
SPITEFUL BREWING draft lager | |
HOPEWELL LIGHTBEAM draft ipa | |
DUVEL 666 draft Belgian blond ale | |
SURLY GRAPEFRUIT SUPREME draft tart ale | |
ERIS PEDESTRIAN CIDER draft hard cider | |
AVERY BREWING WHITE RASCAL draft Belgian white |
Wines
Sparkling wine
BRUT, AMBAR HOUSE Moldova toasty & salty | |
MOSCHOFILERO ‘ODE PANOS’ SPIROPOLUOS Mantinia, Peloponnese citrusy, floral, round | |
REFŠOK ROSÉ SAIGNEE ‘COL FONDO’ RODICA Truške, Istrija bold, structured, savory |
White
SAUVIGNON BLANC, AMBAR HOUSE Moldova fresh, citrusy | |
CHARDONNAY, EDEN Šumadija, Serbia slightly oaked | |
SAUVIGNON BLANC, DEURIĆ Fruška Gora, Serbia lemony, green, slightly floral | |
FRUMINT, KOBAL Štrajerska, Slovenia floral & round | |
WHITE BLEND, ‘ADRIA KARIĆ Cer crisp & juicy, Mediterranean |
Rosé & orange
HOUSE ROSÉ, AMBAR HOUSE Moldova frsh, lively, floral | |
ROSÉ, DOJA Toplica, Serbia fresh wild red berries, floral | |
PINOT GRIGIO PLUS Štajerska, Slovenia orange, grippy, slightly funky, stone fruit |
Red
CABERNET SAUVIGNON, AMBAR HOUSE Moldova full body, blue & black fruit | |
PINOT NOIR, SANCTUM Štajerska, Slovenia light, fun & funky | |
XINOMAVRO, KIR-YIANNI Naoussa, Greece red & black fruit forward, baking spice & tobacco | |
PLAVAC MALI, ZLATAN OTOK Makarska, Croatia deep purple, fine tannins, firm acidity | |
VRANAC, ‘AMANET’ ALEKSIĆ Vranje, Serbia big & bold replace |
Happy hour
Food
SPREADS TASTING Ajvar / urnebes / garlic beans / beet tzatziki / pickled vegetables | |
BALKAN SALAD V "Šopska salata" diced pepper, onion, cucumber, and cherry tomato cucumper, and che salad. Tossed in sherry vinegar and topped with feta cheese![]() ![]() | |
CHEESE PIE “Sirnica" traditional savory dish made with a cheese mixture spread over layers of phyllo dough, served on an ajvar emulsion and yogurt![]() ![]() | |
CAULIFLOWER V Marinated fried cauliflower, coated in a crunchy pine nut crumble, and served on top of spinach tahini pesto![]() ![]() | |
CHEESE & PEPPER CROQUETTE Panko coated piquillo pepper, stuffed with kaimak and aged sheep cheese served with eep cleese cranberry chutney | |
HAND-CUT FRIES V Wedge cut, tossed in a house spice blend, and topped with a homemade smoked aioli![]() ![]() | |
CRISPY CORN RIBS V Fried corn pieces tossed in a hazelnut chimichurri on a bed of whipped cheese![]() ![]() | |
FRIED ZUCCHINI Panko fried zucchini rounds with parmesan served with a bell pepper yogurt dipping sauce![]() ![]() | |
LAMB SLIDER Swiss cheese, marinated cucumbers, picked onions and dill tzatziki | |
FRIED CHICKEN SLIDER Almond crusted, apple wasabi slaw, pickled Fresno | |
BALKAN KEBAB* "Ćevapi" traditional house ground beef kebab served on a spicy feta spread![]() ![]() | |
WHITE FLATBREAD Creamy béchamel with mozzarella, feta and fontina finished with a fresh arugula salad, lightly dressed with truffle![]() ![]() |
Beverage
Cocktails
RAIL MIX DRINKS | |
KIWI SMASH Light & Refreshing – basil infused gin / kiwi puree lemoj juice / honey syrup![]() ![]() | |
RED SANGRIA Light & Refreshing – Ambar red / bourbon / lemon / cinnamon syrup | |
AMBAR OLD FASHIONED Strong & Boozy plum rakia / bourbon / plum syrup / bitters | |
MANGO LEMONADE Sour & Tangy – Vodka / Mango Puree / House Sour Mix![]() ![]() | |
MARGARITA Sour & Tangy – Tequila / Lime / Triple Sec / Agave Nectar / House Sour Mix![]() ![]() |
Wine
CABERNET SAUVIGNON Ambar house | |
SAUVIGNON BLANC Ambar house | |
ROSE Ambar house | |
SPARKLING BRUT Ambar house |
Beer
SPITEFUL BREWING draft lager | |
ERIS PEDESTRIAN CIDER draft hard cider |
Wine & Rakia
* Parties of six or more will have a 20% service charge added to the check.
* Parties of ten or more, with a signed contract, will have a 22% service charge added to the check.
* As a way to offset rising costs associated with the restaurant, we have added a 3.5% surcharge to all checks. This is not to replace employee tips. We do this in lieu of increased menu prices. You may request to have this taken off your check, should you choose.
* At Ambar, where family meals are a cherished Balkan tradition, kids under 7 eat FREE and ages 7-12 get 50% off their entire meal!