Ama – Japanese
Ama captures the spirited essence of an Italian social club, where the warm glow of the dining room sets the stage for a feast of authentic regional treasures. The kitchen turns out golden, cheese-filled focaccia and crisp fritto misto alongside refined classics like vitello tonnato, creating a convivial atmosphere where every shared plate feels like a celebration of heritage and flavor.
885, New Jersey Avenue Southeast, Washington, DC, 20003-3385 +12028302505 https://www.amarestaurant.bar/0Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Ama
Dairy-Free at Ama
Ama in Washington has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fugassa Classico, Seatopia Branzino and Farinata. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Ama
Ama in Washington has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Seatopia Branzino. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Ama
Ama in Washington has 10 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Salmon Tartare, Focaccia di Formaggio and Chestnut Gnocchi with Pesto. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Ama
Ama in Washington has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Farinata and Roasted Half-Chicken. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Ama
Ama in Washington has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Seatopia Branzino. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Ama
Ama in Washington has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seatopia Branzino and Beef Carpaccio. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Ama
Ama in Washington has 6 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fugassa Classico, Farinata and Spaghetti al Pomodoro. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Ama
Ama in Washington has 9 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Focaccia di Formaggio, Chestnut Gnocchi with Pesto and Fugassa Classico. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Ama
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Roasted Half-Chicken | 29.3 g | 41.8 g |
| Fritto Misto | 79 g | 37.9 g |
| Farinata | 65.5 g | 32.1 g |
| Salmon Tartare | 20 g | 30 g |
| Seatopia Branzino | 3.3 g | 19.7 g |
| Veal Milanese | 20.4 g | 14.8 g |
| Crostini with Anchovy | 55.1 g | 9.9 g |
| Schlutzkrapfen | 28.7 g | 8.9 g |
| Cappuccino | 12 g | 8 g |
| Spaghetti al Pomodoro | 13.5 g | 4.9 g |
| Beef Carpaccio | 18.1 g | 4.5 g |
| Chestnut Gnocchi with Pesto | 53.8 g | 4 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Tuesday - Saturday
- 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Menu
Starters & Small Bites
- Mondeghili Polpette - $16: Pasture-raised beef, pork, and mortadella meatballs served Milanese-style Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vitello Tonnato - $18: Thinly sliced milk-fed veal, Pantelleria capers, wild albacore tuna sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Tartare - $19: Lummi Island wild salmon, sun-dried tomato, olive crumble, marinated eggplant, farinata chips Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Carpaccio - $18: Pasture-raised beef, mixed green sauce, arugula, 24-month Parmigiano Reggiano Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fritto Misto - $22: Lightly fried medley of anchovies, prawns, and calamari with lemon Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crostini with Anchovy - $12: Ancient grain sourdough, cultured butter, Italian anchovy Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Focaccia & Bread
- Farinata - $10: Savory chickpea pancake baked with Ligurian extra virgin olive oil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Focaccia di Formaggio - $14: Thin layered focaccia with Crescenza cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fugassa Classico - $8: Genovese focaccia with Ligurian extra virgin olive oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Spaghetti al Pomodoro - $22: Kamut flour pasta, D.O.P. San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh basil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tagliatelle alla Bolognese - $26: Organic tagliatelle, traditional beef and pork ragu Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chestnut Gnocchi with Pesto - $24: Chestnut flour gnocchi, traditional Tigullio basil pesto Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Schlutzkrapfen - $25: Rye half moon ravioli filled with spinach and fresh cheese, brown butter, chives Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Grassfed Steak - $38: 100% grassfed steak, parsnip kefir puree, salsa bruna, chives Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veal Milanese - $34: Thinly pounded breaded milk-fed veal, arugula, lemon Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seatopia Branzino - $36: Regenerative aquaculture branzino, braised escarole, leek salsa verde Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Atkins, South-Beach, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Half-Chicken - $32: Organic chicken, zucchini, marjoram, garlic, white wine Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Martini Piccolo - $6: Gin or Vodka, Vermouth, Olive Brine or twist Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Ama Spritz - $10: Aperitivo blend, Prosecco, seltz, orange Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Negroni - $9: Gin, red bitter blend, sweet vermouth
- Menabrea Lager - $7: Classic Italian lager from Piedmont Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Cappuccino - $5.5: Single espresso, steamed organic A2 milk, foam
Frequently Asked Questions about Ama
- Is Ama dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Ama has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fugassa Classico, Seatopia Branzino and Farinata.
- What can I eat at Ama on a dairy-free diet?
- Fugassa Classico, Seatopia Branzino and Farinata carry the dairy-free tag, out of 4 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Ama have vegan options?
- Yes. 6 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Fugassa Classico and Farinata.
- Is Ama gluten-free?
- 1 dish is tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Ama?
- Roasted Half-Chicken, at roughly 41.8g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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