
Eastern European
Ambar Chicago 700 N Clark St
700 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60654
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Ambar Experience at Home
Grilled Mixed Meat Platter
Our Chef has thoughtfully crafted this hearty menu for two to share — with generous portions perfect for enjoying together and maybe even saving a little for the next day. Each order comes with our freshly baked house pita bread, house-made pickles, and a sweet dessert to finish. Choose your protein from Ajvar-marinated chicken skewers, juicy kebabs, or tender lamb medallions all made with care and bold Balkan flavors.$59.00Grilled Seafood Platter
Our Chef has thoughtfully crafted this hearty menu for two to share — with generous portions perfect for enjoying together and maybe even saving a little for the next day. Each order comes with our freshly baked house pita bread, house-made pickles, and a sweet dessert to finish. Choose your protein from perfectly grilled salmon, delicate branzino, or succulent shrimp — each prepared with care and infused with the bright, comforting flavors of the Balkans.$62.00
Slow-Cooked Meats
Our Chef has thoughtfully crafted this hearty menu for two to share — with generous portions perfect for enjoying together and maybe even saving a little for the next day. Each order comes with our freshly baked house pita bread, house-made pickles, and a sweet dessert to finish. Choose your protein from tender beef short rib goulash, slow-cooked pork shoulder, or our signature stuffed cabbage — each prepared with care and full of rich, comforting Balkan flavor.$59.00Roasted Lamb Experience
Our Chef has thoughtfully crafted this hearty menu for two to share — with generous portions perfect for enjoying together and maybe even saving a little for the next day. Each order comes with our freshly baked house pita bread, house-made pickles, and a sweet dessert to finish. Featuring our tender slow-cooked lamb, prepared with care and infused with rich, comforting Balkan flavors.$62.00
Dips
All dips come with 2 wood oven baked pita breads.

Ajvar
Smoky roasted red pepper and eggplant spread with a touch of garlic — a Balkan favorite.$9.00
Beet Tzatziki
A vibrant blend of roasted beets, Greek yogurt, garlic, and herbs — earthy, tangy, and refreshing.$9.00
White Bean Hummus
Smooth purée of white beans blended with roasted onion, garlic, and paprika for rich, savory flavor.$9.00
Urnebes
Creamy Balkan cheese spread blended with roasted peppers, paprika, and spices - rich, tangy, and spicy.$9.00
Kajmak
Authentic Balkan dairy spread, smooth and buttery with a lightly salted finish.$11.00
Soups & Salads

Veal Soup
Generational recipe, creme fraiche on the side.$12.00
Tomato Soup
Sherry vinegar, smoked and roasted tomatoes.$11.00
Balkan Salad
Sherry vinaigrette, garden salad.$10.00
Vitamin Salad
Root vegetables, honey-lemon dressing, toasted sunflower seeds.$10.00
Caesar
Baby gem lettuce, house caesar dressing, pita chip croutons, parmesan cheese.$13.00
Savory Pastries
Wood-Burning Oven

Sujuk Pizza
Balkan-style Sujuk beef sausage with melted mozzarella, tomato sauce, and a touch of oregano.$16.00
White Pizza
Feta, mozzarella, parmesan, Kajmak, truffle oil, Arugula.$15.00
Lamb Pizza
Pickled onion, chimichurri, mint.$17.00
Mushroom Pizza
Oyster & Maitake mushrooms, caramelized onions.$17.00
Entrees

Stuffed Cabbage
Stuffed cabbage with pork belly and jasmine rice, served with mashed potatoes.$21.00
Roasted Lamb
Served with roast potatoes and carrots and garlic lemon yogurt sauce on the side.$25.00
Slow Cooked Pork Shoulder
Confit Pork Shoulder served with Balkan style rice and cabbage slaw.$21.00
Fried Chicken Sliders
3 almond crust fried chicken sliders with pickled onions, apple wasabi coleslaw, served with fries.$23.00
Chicken Skewers
Marinated chicken skewers, pickled onion, served with Balkan rice, Ajvar and spicy Balkan feta spread.$23.00
Balkan Kebabs
Beef Kebabs, red cabbage slaw, served with Balkan rice, ajvar and spicy feta spread.$23.00
Lamb Kefta
Lamb medallions, marinated cucumbers, served with Balkan rice, garlic lemon yogurt and Ajvar.$23.00
Branzino
Branzino with potato salad with red onion & olives, finished with gremolata salsa. Served with balkan rice$24.00
Steak Frites
8oz wood-fired New York strip steak served with fries, house sauce and chimichurri.$32.00
Ambar Burger
”Gurmanska”, beef burger, with smoked Gouda cheese, onions, chili flakes, paprika & demi glace. Served with pita bread and fries, with a side of kajmak, red cabbage and aioli.$21.00
Sides
Desserts
Take Out Grub Hub
Ambar Experience at Home
Grilled Mixed Meat Platter
Our Chef has thoughtfully crafted this hearty menu for two to share — with generous portions perfect for enjoying together and maybe even saving a little for the next day. Each order comes with our freshly baked house pita bread, house-made pickles, and a sweet dessert to finish. Choose your protein from Ajvar-marinated chicken skewers, juicy kebabs, or tender lamb medallions all made with care and bold Balkan flavors.$59.00Grilled Seafood Platter
Our Chef has thoughtfully crafted this hearty menu for two to share — with generous portions perfect for enjoying together and maybe even saving a little for the next day. Each order comes with our freshly baked house pita bread, house-made pickles, and a sweet dessert to finish. Choose your protein from perfectly grilled salmon, delicate branzino, or succulent shrimp — each prepared with care and infused with the bright, comforting flavors of the Balkans.$62.00
Slow-Cooked Meats
Our Chef has thoughtfully crafted this hearty menu for two to share — with generous portions perfect for enjoying together and maybe even saving a little for the next day. Each order comes with our freshly baked house pita bread, house-made pickles, and a sweet dessert to finish. Choose your protein from tender beef short rib goulash, slow-cooked pork shoulder, or our signature stuffed cabbage — each prepared with care and full of rich, comforting Balkan flavor.$59.00Roasted Lamb Experience
Our Chef has thoughtfully crafted this hearty menu for two to share — with generous portions perfect for enjoying together and maybe even saving a little for the next day. Each order comes with our freshly baked house pita bread, house-made pickles, and a sweet dessert to finish. Featuring our tender slow-cooked lamb, prepared with care and infused with rich, comforting Balkan flavors.$62.00
Dips
All dips come with 2 wood oven baked pita breads.

Ajvar
Smoky roasted red pepper and eggplant spread with a touch of garlic — a Balkan favorite.$9.00
Beet Tzatziki
A vibrant blend of roasted beets, Greek yogurt, garlic, and herbs — earthy, tangy, and refreshing.$9.00
White Bean Hummus
Smooth purée of white beans blended with roasted onion, garlic, and paprika for rich, savory flavor.$9.00
Urnebes
Creamy Balkan cheese spread blended with roasted peppers, paprika, and spices - rich, tangy, and spicy.$9.00
Kajmak
Authentic Balkan dairy spread, smooth and buttery with a lightly salted finish.$11.00
Soups & Salads

Veal Soup
Generational recipe, creme fraiche on the side.$12.00
Tomato Soup
Sherry vinegar, smoked and roasted tomatoes.$11.00
Balkan Salad
Sherry vinaigrette, garden salad.$10.00
Vitamin Salad
Root vegetables, honey-lemon dressing, toasted sunflower seeds.$10.00
Caesar
Baby gem lettuce, house caesar dressing, pita chip croutons, parmesan cheese.$13.00
Savory Pastries
Wood-Burning Oven

Sujuk Flatbread
Balkan-style Sujuk beef sausage with melted mozzarella, tomato sauce, and a touch of oregano.$14.00
White Flatbread
Feta, mozzarella, parmesan, Kajmak, truffle oil, Arugula.$14.00
Lamb Flatbread
Pickled onion, chimichurri, mint.$16.00
Mushroom Flatbread
Oyster & Maitake mushrooms, caramelized onions.$15.00
Entrees

Stuffed Cabbage
Stuffed cabbage with pork belly and jasmine rice, served with mashed potatoes.$21.00
Roasted Lamb
Served with roast potatoes and carrots and garlic lemon yogurt sauce on the side.$23.00Slow Cooked Pork Shoulder
Confit Pork Shoulder served with Balkan style rice and cabbage slaw.$21.00
Fried Chicken Sliders
3 almond crust fried chicken sliders with pickled onions, apple wasabi coleslaw, served with fries.$23.00Chicken Skewers
Marinated chicken skewers, pickled onion, served with Balkan rice, Ajvar and spicy Balkan feta spread.$23.00Balkan Kebabs
Beef Kebabs, red cabbage slaw, served with Balkan rice, ajvar and spicy feta spread.$23.00Lamb Kefta
Lamb medallions, marinated cucumbers, served with Balkan rice, garlic lemon yogurt and Ajvar.$23.00Branzino
Served with Balkan rice, roasted vegetables and chimichurri.$24.00
Steak Frites
8oz wood-fired hanger steak served with fries, house sauce and chimichurri.$27.00
Sides
Desserts
All hours
| Sunday | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Monday | 12:00 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 12:00 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 12:00 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12:00 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Friday | 12:00 pm - 10:30 pm |
| Saturday | 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm |
Restaurant info
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