Not only was the food delicious but the mocktails were beautiful and tasted great. We met the chef who told us about her life and the reason she became a chef. Loved the personalization and would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone read more

The restaurant is clean and our server was very kind and attentive! I hate to give it only 3 stars but the spaghetti was bland. It would have been better with fresh Parmesan and chilli flakes. I'll be back and see if the other dishes are more flavorful. read more

Ama - Spaghetti - Desserts Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

An underrated gem in the Navy Yard! The food is all deliciously indulgent, but the values of the restaurant definitely come through in how good you feel after. Some favorites of mine include the meatballs, salmon tartare, chicken milanese, and lasagna. The pesto trofie pasta is something I never would have ordered on my own, but when I asked the waiter to surprise me, this is what he brought out and I couldn't have been happier! This is the perfect place for family dinners, date night, girl's night out, and everything in between. read more

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Superior restaurant in every way. They have deep concerns about food and quality and health and I am so grateful for this restaurant! I highly recommend. read more

Across every major American city, Ama has the very best coffee. All of their homemade syrups make the perfect addition to any latte. The interior makes for a super cute date spot, and the flatbreads + pasta are 10/10. The service is prompt and polite. read more

Ama is a chic Italian restaurant that welcomes you with bright, inviting spaces and a window where you can snag an espresso or snack. The warm space is filled with terracotta hues and inviting seating. We sat in the smaller side room, which was much quieter and perfect for smaller conversations. The food was very good. We started with the Focaccia di Formaggio, which reminded me of a thin quesadilla. The app had flaky bread and soft, melted cheese. For our mains, we each sampled a pasta. My favorite was the Trofie di Castagne con Pesto Genovese. Other standouts were the Paccheri con Gamberoni and Pansotti con Sugo di Noci. The aperol spritz as a Note--This spot is great for gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegans! Most dishes fall within one of these categories or are easy to customize. read more

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I have been here 4 times and i drive from the other side of town to try new and very seasonal items on their menu. The ingredients are fresh, inventive and authentic. We brought our kids on two occasions and they were taken care of as if we hired a nanny on site! The bar is so much fun as well. Gelato is incredible. I have also been during the day on the outside and i highly recommend trying their pastries. The ingredients across the board seem so clean and thoughtfully sourced. I highly recommend Ama! read more

Ama - Seasonal white asparagus, prosciutto, and the most incredible sauce! Can't explain it, must try it! - Desserts Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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This is a great new neighborhood spot in Navy Yard! I picture this being good for dates or girls nights. It's good for dinner but also for cocktails. The ambience is fabulous. It's good for photos. The decor is really nice. The cocktail menu is amazing. The drink selection is really thorough and they come out really fast. We had two appetizers the thin focaccia, which was really good but definitely not enough for four people so order two I got the spaghetti Pomodoro and it was really good. I definitely recommend the portions are small, so order a lot of small items for the table and share! The tiramisu was really good. The cream was perfect and the coffee flavor was not overpowering. The price point at this restaurant is a little bit higher, but I wouldn't say atypical for the neighborhood. Just be prepared to spend a little bit more if you're ordering drinks and appetizers along with your dinner, but I definitely recommend Ama if you're looking to try a nice spot. read more

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Excellent! Authentic Italian food crafted with care. Wonderful service from Ryan both times I've gone, very hospitable and has expertise in the cuisine. The food was delicious, and the ambiance was quaint and nice. I definitely recommend! read more

What can I say! Ama is absolutely amazing and I'm addicted! I've been to Ama 20+ times since September 2024. If you have a defined palate, enjoy the finest ingredients, the best and cleanest cuts of meat and fish, and care what you put in your body, well Ama is for you. What sets Ama apart, is the passion the chef/owner has for every single detail. From a personal relationship with the local beef/ meat supplier, Italian vineyards, and other local farmers... all the way down to the water which is poured from a state of the art filtration system, to the sustainable paper towels, toilet paper and non chemical cleaning products. Some of my favorites, are the rabbit stew, steak (can rival some of DC's best steak houses) breaded veal, focaccia (cheese), Charcuterie, roasted beets, raviolli (I'd kill for the brown sauce) tiramisu (moist- perfectly layered) and the beef broth. The chef/ owner genuinely cares about the food served, her staff- staff daily meals, what you put in your body, changing how the world should eat one plate at a time... aaaand, you can definitely feel it when you're dining at Ama. I added a few photos... enjoy, and if anyone needs any suggestions feel free to message me. I'm becoming a neighborhood regular ;) read more

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Ama is a regional Italian restaurant that cares about the philosophy of good eating as much as the good eats themselves. We really appreciated hearing the chef's focus on maximizing taste and nutrition as well as environmentalism as she brings the cuisine of her family to Navy Yard. We started with a kiwi margherita which was a ghostbuster's green. The drink itself didn't taste too much like kiwi but it was a good margherita and we enjoyed it. The zero proof elderberry gazzosa was sparkling and refreshing. Our appetizer was an ooey gooey (in a very good way) focaccia di formaggio. Though it wasn't like the more solid and denser focaccia we have had in the past, it was a true comfort food. The stuffed squid was beautifully done. Like the other flavors of the meal, it was subtle and elegant. This mix of meat and seafood is apparently a staple of Ligurian cooking. The trenette al pesto was fresh and vibrant and accompanied by the traditional two green beans and two pieces of potato. You could tell that it was again, skillfully cooked and very fresh. Again, the flavors were subtle. The rabbit entrée with fennel and olives was more robust and was accompanied by a super housemade sourdough bread for dipping - yum! The dessert millefoglie was also made from the house sourdough starter. It was accompanied by really fresh cream and strawberries. The space itself was larger than we expected with a big bar area that can get noisy. The staff was very friendly and helpful even when the restaurant was full and they were very busy. There is limited street parking available but also garage parking. read more

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It was decent went during restaurant week. The ambiance was good, food pretty mid if I'm being honest had the bolognese, didn't really have a lot of flavor but was ok. Service (maybe due to restaurant week) was really slow. Drinks were good. read more

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a very green Italian feast at @amarestaurant.bar in navy yard, washington, dc starting off with my FIRST EVER hugo spritz, I genuinely don't know how come it took me this long to try one, but it was delightful, then the girls shared the focaccia di formaggio and I enjoyed the very green and gf TROFIE DI CASTAGNE CON PESTO GENOVESE in a Tigullio Basil Pesto overall, the service was very good, vibes in the side room were meh though, and while the pasta dish I got was good (don't get me wrong) it was nothing to rave home about -- the drinks however, I really enjoyed! read more

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I got a TooGoodToGo order here and it came with four different pastries. I took a bite out of 2 of them and immediately wanted to discard them because it tasted bad. One looked similar to a pizza and had zucchini on it and the other looked kind of like a cornbread. I did keep the other 2 pastries because they were better tasting croissants. But I was disappointed that half of my TooGoodToGo order was not edible to me. What a waste. read more

Very good food and the hotel fire alarm going off during service was an unexpected treat. No one was phased and service continued on. Food is really delicious. read more

Most intentional sourcing and quality in a restaurant I've seen in a long time. Amazing nourishing and authentic northern Italian food. No seed oils and organic! read more

We were looking forward to this place because so many people recommended it. What a disappointment. My husband and I each got pasta dishes. The pasta was very fresh, but there was no flavor at all in either dish. The pasta wasn't cooked in salted water, and my "ragut" had no sauce at all. Just pasta with unseasoned chunks of pork. And our server did not show up once after we got our dishes. No "How are the first bites tasting?" No "Would you like some freshly grated Parmesan?" No opportunity to ask for salt and pepper and red pepper flakes to save the dishes. There are many Italian restaurants in D.C. After spending $200 for a meal that could generously be described as mediocre and service that could generously be described as sporadic, we won't be back to this one. read more

What a delightful dining experience. I had the most delicious rabbit I have ever eaten. Wine list was interesting and was most approachable Can't wait to eat here again soon read more

Let me just say I am a sucker for aesthetics and Ama nails the charming daytime Italian open air cafe window + nighttime ristorante vibe. It's such a treat to be able to pop over and enjoy a casual espresso at the bar or Iced Americano to go from the sidewalk window. Seriously the iced americano + iced cappuccino are the best in town. Love this spot read more

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Phenomenal! This is a true gem in DC. It is an authentic Italian bar (in the literal sense of the word in Italian, not what the English meaning contains) that turns into a cozy trattoria/restaurant at night. We loved everything, the espressi and cornetti in the morning, to the dinner menu at night. A big plus for us is the food supplier Ama works with. It happens to be the same farmer we get our food from and we love the extra mile the management goes to support sustainable agriculture. We will return as long as this place stays in business. read more

Ama is consistently overpriced for food that is nothing special. The service is mediocre and very inattentive. I would not recommend eating here. It's a nice ambience but not só nice that you forget that the pasta doesn't come with cheese, which is a $2 extra charge....at that point you may as well charge for the basil....or the ridiculous undrinkable to go coffee cups.... read more

Absolutely fabulous experience. We were thrilled to find a Seed Oil Free spot to bring our family for a meal we could really trust. Focaccia was out of this world, and the staff was very helpful and kind to our toddler. read more

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Great food and experience. I went here back in December and planning to go back here soon.

Love the team behind this restaurant Must order Focaccia do formaggio - 5/5 incredible and would order every time I com Polpette mondegjolo - 5/5 3 meatballs served in a glazed fruit carton (so cute) Canederli - 5/5 the salad has a buttery taste but doesnt look like it has butter it's incredible and full of flavor Carpaccio - 5/5 melts in your mouth read more

Oh boy. I love Ama. I'm here multiple times a week. But seriously. WHO designed the new menus? An entire BOOK of wall o'text with health rant after the description of every single dish doesn't appeal to anyone. No pictures or graphics (not needed on a well-designed menu, but this one isn't). I literally told the bartender they need to burn that menu. So much worse than the previous one, with basically the same info. Harder to read, more boring, and much less inviting and appetizing. read more

Fantastic execution of an amazing concept. I'm transported to Northern Italy with every bite, and you can absolutely taste the quality. The staff are very knowledgable and passionate about the food and culture and it makes the experience wonderful. read more

I've been coming to Ama since the summer of 2024, shortly after they opened, and it just keeps getting better. Owner Chef Johanna has an incredible vision for clean food and a truly sustainable restaurant. I've had the privilege of meeting her in passing a couple of times, and she is simply lovely--clearly passionate about Italian food and her Italian American heritage. The food is incredible. So incredible that when I have business in DC, I purposefully book the hotel above Ama so I can dine here every night guilt free. This visit my bartenders were North and Chris, and they were so helpful and kind--they felt like friends with excellent food recs. Johanna is so inspiring that my mom will randomly forward me articles whenever Ama is mentioned--we are clearly die-hard supporters. (I'm including a screenshot of my mom's random email to me that just says, "I love her!"). Ama is a win on every front. read more

Ama - Desserts Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Enjoyed a wonderful meal here on grand opening night that we came back again to try more dishes on the menu. We started with the focaccia bread which I was pleasantly surprised to see in front of me as a crispy and thin bread filled with warm cheese inside. A different take from the usual focaccia bread I've had before and it was delicious! The Fritti Misto reminded me of the street food I had during my trip to Cinque Terre last summer and it tasted just as delightful! Loved the outside walk up window bancone concept and on the 2nd night we enjoyed our meal sitting at the bar people watching. We also met some locals who lived across the street in the condos sitting to our right. They were a lovely couple and even shared with us a taste of their veal to try. For the pastas we ordered the Pomodoro spaghetti, braised beef ravioli and lasagne to share. Everything was delicious! We also ordered the fish in salsa verde sauce which was my favorite! Tip: When the waiter ask if you want extra sauce on the fish, say YES! From the ambiance to the service, everything was stellar. The bartenders and staff were super sweet and attentive. This place is a gem and much needed at the Navy yard! P.S., If you don't want the evening to end, go to Smoke and Mirrors next door for a night cap and enjoy a beautiful rooftop view of the city. read more

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Love this restaurant and have been a few times. The food tastes great. The portions are smaller, but for me that is just right. The ambiance and service and devine. read more

Immediately when I walked in I LOVED the concept of the walk up coffee bar -- although it would be even more fun if it was a walk up bar window with to go cocktails! The meal was good too, and our waiter was very friendly and described each dish on the menu in detail. My favorite dishes were the special eggplant parm and the spaghetti pomodoro. Ama does tomato sauce super well! The coffee cake for dessert was a treat, and I bet would be great with the coffee bar options during the day! read more

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Best Rabbit Stew I've eaten in a long time. The food at Ama is always great and made with top-notch ingredients. They have great desserts and are always ready to serve a smooth cappuccino. read more

This place was recommended to us by our Air B and B owner and it was good overall. The ambiance was great. They were able to seat us earlier which was appreciated and the servers were very attentive. My son's dish, the Faviolini Al Tocco, was by far the best of all are dishes. I ordered Bistecca (Ribeye) steak and I have to say that I was very disappointed. I ordered medium and it came back medium-well and it was $144. I have no issues paying $$$ for great food, but this was mediocre at best. I would have said something but I didn't want to spoil the occasion. The fugassa was off the hook, but the GF Fainata was not great. read more

Dropped in for a fantastic lunch. Beautiful decor, solid service and pasta like you get in Northern Italy - handcrafted, light sauce (NO Sunday gravy for me), good to know a long flight isn't necessary for food this authentic!! read more

I will be thinking about the kiwi margaritas forever, they were SO good and I'm not a huge drinker. They tasted a little more like watermelon to me though and they were sweet but overly. We came from apertivo hour so just got drinks and apps. The cheeses we got were delicious, but I wish they came with bread instead of the long cracker. The meatballs were delicious but they are not a traditional meatball that most people would think of, they are breaded so crispy on the outside and flatter. It's a pretty big space and love that it can open to the outside. I will be coming back asap for dinner! read more

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I really wish I could say I'd come here again, but I'm not sure I will. Came here with my coworker to order and take out lunch. I ordered my food after my coworker, I was asked if I wanted my sandwich heated and I said, yes! I ordered the prosciutto cotto and Alta badia on onion focaccia sandwich. My coworker got his food soon after I ordered and we continued to wait for my food. We waited at least 10 minutes. A take out box made its way to the counter and the servers at the bar took it to a person sitting at the bar. The person looked confused and eventually started eating it. When I saw what was in it, I suspected it was my order and no one asked me if that was if I was waiting for food. Shortly after, another server came back out and handed him another take out box with a salad. At this point, one of the servers at the bar finally asked me if I was waiting for something. And I repeated my order, and I watched them input it back into the system. I waited another 5 minutes for the sandwich to finally get to me and it was NOT heated, but I had to get back to the office. The only saving grace was that the barista got us some water while we waited for my food. The food was ok (why I gave it 3 stars) but to have to wait 20+ minutes for a $17 cold sandwich is ridiculous. No apology from the staff either and I even left a tip when I originally placed my order. Super disappointed with the service I received but I guess at least I made it back to work in time. read more

Ama is a rare gem in Navy Yard. Actually delicious drinks and food with good staff and an identity of its own - this was so needed in the neighborhood! I love to come here for happy hour and have done several times since they've opened. The frozen drinks are quite small, so I prefer the Ama spritz or the hugo spritz- both are delicious. As for food, I've loved the foccacia as well as the squash blossoms and trofie pasta in pesto. We enjoyed the calamari and spagetti pomodoro less so (overcooked on both accounts). read more

I was really disappointed with the food here. It lacked flavor and depth. Wasn't at all the authentic northern Italian meal I was hoping for. The aesthetic was like and the staff was friendly though. read more

I came in for a drink at the bar, and it took almost 15 minutes after being seated for someone to ask for my drink order.

The fish was amazing, I will definitely be back for that. We ordered 4 appetizers, 2 pastas and the fish, and it was the perfect amount. The focaccia di formaggio was really good. We also enjoyed the beet antipasti. Ordered the zucchini blossoms but it felt like something was missing, they were a bit underwhelming. The patate al forno was good as well. We also got the pomodoro, which we really enjoyed and the ravioli. The ravioli filling was a bit bland. read more

Really disappointed with this place. Was very excited to go & after experiencing it, just seems like a waste of $125. Waiter didn't greet us until after 15 minutes of us sitting down at the table, & there was no explanation of the menu at all, even though he had asked us if we this was our first time. Even with ordering an appetizer, the waiter made a confused face at me, causing me to be confused & then he went to go put it in. Someone came & delivered just Parmesan to the table, when I was under the impression, when you order 1 for $9, you also received the breadsticks. Not sure if this is due to my lack of comphrension or the description on the menu not being clear as to what you have to order in order to get the breadsticks as well. Both of our entrees we ordered, we did not enjoy either & seems to be overpriced for the amount of food/protein you get. It seemed like most of the night, we were waiting on our waiter as well, & he was being more attentive to the older folks around us. Had high hopes for this place, but would not eat here again. read more