
Italian
Ama Restaurant
885 New Jersey Ave SE
Washington, DC 20003
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Featured Items
Tartare Di Salmone
Lummi Island Wild Baker Salmon Tartare with sundried tomato, taggiasche olive, basil and lemon zest, served over marinated eggplant Sott'olio. Served with chickpea farinata chips. (GF) (DF)$24.00Torta Caprese Cake
Chocolate and sprouted almond flourless chocolate cake served with Cardamom whipped cream. (GF) (V)$12.00Cup Bone Broth
$8.00
Dinner (2026)
Dinner! (02.12.2026)
Farinata
Savory chickpea pancake baked with Ligurian extra virgin olive oil. GF. VG.$7.00Focaccia Di Formaggio
Very thin layered Focaccia with Crescenza cheese. V.$14.00Classico Fugassa
Genovese Focaccia made with Ligurian extra virgin olive oil. VG.$6.00Onion Fugassa
Our delicious Fugassa with semi-sweet onions. VG.$7.00Pizzata Fugassa
Our delicious Fugassa with San Marzano Tomato & Crescenza cheese. V.$8.00Crostini 1 for $8
$8.00Crostini 3 for $22
$22.00Slice Sourdough
$3.00Gnocco Fritto
Traditional Pillow-Like Fried Dough from the Emilia-Romagna, Topped with 24 month aged Prosciutto$15.00Polpette Mondeghili
Pasture-raised beef & pork meatballs with Mortadella served Milanese style (lightly breaded).$13.00Rösti
$16.00Fior Di Zucca
Ligiarian fried zucchini blossoms served with housemade ricotta and basil pesto$15.00Pastina della Nonna
$14.00Bagna Cauda
$16.00Knodel Mit Krautsalat
Tyrolean speck and nettle dumplings with a refreshing cabbage salad$14.00Fritto Misto
$23.00Carciofo al Mattone
$26.00Tartare Di Salmone
Johanna's dad-Chef Andrea's - tuna tartare with sun-dried tomatoes and marinated eggplant$24.00Carpaccio di Manzo
$23.00Finocchio
Shaved Fennel, Lemon & Black Pepper Salad with Shaved Pecorino Sardo Cheese$16.00Insalata Verde
Brimming with fresh greens, radishes, cucumbers, styrian pumpkin seeds and our signature dressing. Contains anchovies. GF.$15.00Barbabietole
Roasted red beets in Balsamic with fresh Robiola cheese, sprouted walnuts & tarragon. GF. V.$17.00Spaghetti Al Pomodoro
Monograno Felicetti Kamut flour pasta with D.O.P. San Marzano tomato & basil sauce. V. AGF.$23.00Raviolini Al Tocco
Ravioli filled with braised pasture-raised beef & escarole served in a meat jus.$29.00Paccheri con Sugo di Mare
$37.00Trofie Con Pesto
$26.00Tagliatelle
Pici con Ragu di Anatra
$34.00Pasta Fagioli
$18.00Borage Lasagna Verdi con Ragù alla Bolognese
Layers of Borage-Infused Pasta Sheets with a traditional Emilia-Romagna Beef and Pork Ragu and 24 month Parmigiano Reggiano.$38.00Picagge Verdi
$26.00Pesce
Seatopia Bronzino with Organic Escarole & leek salsa verde. GF.$48.00Pollo Arrosto
Pasture-raised organic half-chicken roasted with fresh marjoram served with our Insalata Verde. Contains Anchovies. GF.$40.00Coniglio
$38.00Agnello
$57.00Bistecca delmoniko
$95.00Vitello Milanese
Thinly pounded & breaded milk-fed Veal served with arugula and a lemon to squeeze. GF.$39.00Patate Al Forno
Fluffy & crispy roasted potatoes with rosemary, garlic & extra virgin olive oil. GF. VG.$12.00Erbe in Padella
A selection of our seasonal sauteed leafy greens; Spigarello sauteed in garlic oil with lemon zest and touch of chili flake OR Escarole sauteed in capers, pine nuts & raisins. GF.$15.00Verdure in Agrodolce
$16.00Sauerkraut
$5.00Farinata
Savory chickpea pancake baked with Ligurian extra virgin olive oil. GF. VG.$7.00Focaccia Di Formaggio
Very thin layered Focaccia with Crescenza cheese. V.$14.00Classico Fugassa
Genovese Focaccia made with Ligurian extra virgin olive oil. VG.$6.00Onion Fugassa
Our delicious Fugassa with semi-sweet onions. VG.$7.00Pizzata Fugassa
Our delicious Fugassa with San Marzano Tomato & Crescenza cheese. V.$8.00Crostini 1 for $8
House made sourdough made with Einkorn and spelt flour. choice of Anchovy, Sardines (DF), Tapenade (VG), Zuchinni (VG contains pinenuts) Liver Pate', A2 Ricotta Montata$8.00Crostini 3 for $22
House made sourdough made with Einkorn and spelt flour. choice of Anchovy, Sardines (DF), Tapenade (VG), Zuchinni (VG contains pinenuts)$22.00Slice Sourdough
$3.00Gnocco Fritto
Traditional Pillow-Like Fried Dough from the Emilia-Romagna, Topped with 24 month aged Prosciutto$15.00Polpette Mondeghili
Pasture-raised beef & pork meatballs with Mortadella served Milanese style (lightly breaded). (Contains Pistachios)$13.00Fior Di Zucca
Ligiarian fried zucchini blossoms served with housemade ricotta and basil pesto$15.00Rösti
$16.00Pastina della Nonna
$14.00Bagna Cauda
$16.00Knodel Mit Krautsalat
Tyrolean speck and nettle dumplings with a refreshing cabbage salad$14.00Fritto Misto
$23.00Carciofo al Mattone
$26.00Tartare Di Salmone
Lummi Island Wild Baker Salmon Tartare with sundried tomato, taggiasche olive, basil and lemon zest, served over marinated eggplant Sott'olio. Served with chickpea farinata chips. (GF) (DF)$24.00Carpaccio di Manzo
$23.00Finocchio
Shaved Fennel, Lemon & Black Pepper Salad with Shaved Pecorino Sardo DOP Sheep's Milk. (V) (AVG) (GF)$16.00Insalata Verde
Brimming with fresh greens, radishes, cucumbers, styrian pumpkin seeds and our signature dressing. Contains anchovies. (GF) (AVG) (DF)$15.00Barbabietole
Roasted red beets in Condimento Bianco and Blood Orange with Housemade A2 Ricotta Montata Sprouted Lark Ellen Farm Walnuts and Tarragon$17.00Spaghetti Al Pomodoro
Monograno Felicetti Kamut flour pasta with D.O.P. San Marzano tomato & basil sauce. V. AGF.$23.00Paccheri con Sugo di Mare
$37.00Raviolini Al Tocco
Ravioli filled with braised pasture-raised beef & escarole served in a meat jus.$29.00Trofie Con Pesto
$26.00Tagliatelle
Pici con Ragu di Anatra
$34.00Pasta Fagioli
$18.00Borage Lasagna Verdi con Ragù alla Bolognese
Layers of Borage-Infused Pasta Sheets with a traditional Emilia-Romagna Beef and Pork Ragu and 24 month Parmigiano Reggiano.$38.00Picagge Verdi
$26.00Pesce
Seatopia Branzino with Braised Escarole, Piemontese Riso Nero and leek salsa.$48.00Pollo Arrosto
Pasture-raised organic half-chicken roasted with fresh marjoram served with our Insalata Verde. Contains Anchovies. GF.$40.00Coniglio
$38.00Agnello
$57.00Bistecca delmoniko
$95.00Vitello Milanese
Thinly pounded & breaded milk-fed Veal . cooked in organic clarified butter. Served with arugula and a lemon to squeeze. GF.$39.00Patate Al Forno
Fluffy & crispy roasted potatoes with rosemary, garlic & extra virgin olive oil. GF. VG.$12.00Erbe in Padella
A selection of our seasonal sauteed leafy greens; Spigarello sauteed in garlic oil with lemon zest and touch of chili flake OR Escarole sauteed in capers, pine nuts & raisins. GF.$15.00Verdure in Agrodolce
$16.00Sauerkraut
$5.00
Dinner Takeout (2026)
Focaccia
Stuzzichini
Polpette Mondeghili
Pasture-raised beef & pork meatballs with Mortadella served Milanese style (lightly breaded). (Contains Pistachios)$13.00Crostini 1 for $8
House made sourdough made with Einkorn and spelt flour. choice of Anchovy, Sardines (DF), Tapenade (VG), Zuchinni (VG contains pinenuts) Liver Pate', A2 Ricotta Montata$8.00Crostini 3 for $22
House made sourdough made with Einkorn and spelt flour. choice of Anchovy, Sardines (DF), Tapenade (VG), Zuchinni (VG contains pinenuts)$22.00Rosti
Celeric and Potato Bites with Fresh Quark, Chives and Lummi Island Wild Salmon Roe.$18.00Gnocco Fritto
Traditional Pillow-Like Fried Dough from the Emilia-Romagna, Topped with 24 month aged Prosciutto$15.00
Antipasti
Tartare Di Salmone
Lummi Island Wild Baker Salmon Tartare with sundried tomato, taggiasche olive, basil and lemon zest, served over marinated eggplant Sott'olio. Served with chickpea farinata chips. (GF) (DF)$24.00Bagna Cauda
Seasonal vegtables, served with a warm Piemontese Sauce of slow melted garlic, and Italian Nettuno Salt-cured anchovies in Extra Virgin Olive Oil. (GF) (DF)$16.00
Verdure
Insalata Verde
Brimming with fresh greens, radishes, cucumbers, styrian pumpkin seeds and our signature dressing. Contains anchovies. (GF) (AVG) (DF)$15.00Barbabietole
Roasted red beets in Condimento Bianco and Blood Orange with Housemade A2 Ricotta Montata Sprouted Lark Ellen Farm Walnuts and Tarragon$17.00Patate Al Forno
Fluffy & crispy roasted potatoes with rosemary, garlic & extra virgin olive oil. (GF). (VG.)$12.00OUT OF STOCKFinocchio
Shaved Fennel, Lemon & Black Pepper Salad with Shaved Pecorino Sardo DOP Sheep's Milk. (V) (AVG) (GF)$16.00Verdure in Agrodolce
$16.00
Primi
Spaghetti Al Pomodoro
Monograno Felicetti Kamut flour pasta with D.O.P. San Marzano tomato & basil sauce. (V) (AGF).(AGF)$23.00Raviolini Al Tocco
Ravioli filled with braised pasture-raised beef & escarole served in a meat jus.$29.00Trofie Con Pesto
$26.00Tagliatelle
Pici con Ragu di Anatra
$34.00Borage Lasagna Verdi con Ragù alla Bolognese
Layers of Borage-Infused Pasta Sheets with a traditional Emilia-Romagna Beef and Pork Ragu and 24 month Parmigiano Reggiano.$38.00Paccheri con Sugo di Mare
$37.00Kids Pasta
Monograno Felicetti chiocciole kamut flour shell pasta with your choice of preparation.$10.00
Secondi
Pesce
Seatopia Branzino with Braised Escarole, Piemontese Riso Nero and leek salsa.$48.00Vitello Milanese
Thinly pounded & breaded milk-fed Veal . cooked in organic clarified butter. Served with arugula and a lemon to squeeze. GF.$39.00Pollo Arrosto Al Forno
Pasture raised organic half-chicken roasted with hints of fresh marjoram, served with early season zucchini and sauteed in liguarian extra virgin olive oil.$42.00Coniglio
Braised Free-Range Local Rabbit Stew with fennel, onion, tomato, and liguarian riviera olives. Served with fresh Chervil and housemade ancient grain Sourdough.$38.00Agnello
$57.00
Dolci
Zabaglione
Whisked Pastured raised egg yolks, Sucanat and Marsala. Served over fresh seasonal fruit.$14.00Tiramisu
Layers of sucanat mascarpone & buckwheat savoiardi dipped in Caffe Vergnano, sprinkled with high Polyphenol cacao powder. GF. V.$15.00Panna Cotta
Classic vanilla bean Panna Cotta made with A2 Milk and Cream, grass fed beef gelatin and raw honey with a sucanant caramel sauce.$13.00Torta Caprese Cake
Chocolate and sprouted almond flourless chocolate cake served with Cardamom whipped cream. (GF) (V)$12.00Crema Gelato
Crema gelato Made with A2 Organic Milk, Sucanat, Organic Pasture Raised Eggs.$13.00Pistachio Gelato
Pistachio gelato made with A2 Organic Milk, Sucanat, Organic Pasture Raised Eggs.$13.00Gianduja Gelato
Gianduja gelato; chocolate & hazelnut made with A2 Organic Milk, Sucanat, Organic Pasture Raised Eggs.$13.00
Ama’s Signature Bone Broth
Cup Bone Broth
$8.00Ama’s Signature Bone Broth (16oz Glass Jar)
A nourishing blend of organic beef and chicken bones, simmered low and slow with low-FODMAP vegetables for optimal digestion. Served in a 16oz reusable glass mason jar. Return your jar and receive a $5 credit toward your next order—part of our commitment to sustainability.$26.00
Ama’s Signature Bone Broth
Cup Bone Broth
$8.00Ama’s Signature Bone Broth (16oz Glass Jar)
A nourishing blend of organic beef and chicken bones, simmered low and slow with low-FODMAP vegetables for optimal digestion. Served in a 16oz reusable glass mason jar. Return your jar and receive a $5 credit toward your next order—part of our commitment to sustainability.$26.00
Finocchio
$16.00
Shaved Fennel, Lemon & Black Pepper Salad with Shaved Pecorino Sardo Cheese
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All hours
| Sunday | 8:00 am - 9:00 pm |
| Monday | 8:00 am - 9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 8:00 am - 9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00 am - 9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 8:00 am - 9:30 pm |
| Friday | 8:00 am - 9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 8:00 am - 9:30 pm |
Restaurant info
An authentic Northern Italian restaurant celebrating genuine Italian cocktails, culture & cuisine.
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