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: high-protein, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, keto, low-carb, mediterranean, pescatarian, diabetic, heart-healthy, plant-based, sugar-free, whole30, paleo, low-fat, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, atkins, tlc, detox, raw-food, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, lectin-free, candida
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 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Vitello Tonnato - $18: Thinly sliced milk-fed veal, Pantelleria capers, wild albacore tuna sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Lectin-Free
- Salmon Tartare - $19: Lummi Island wild salmon, sun-dried tomato, olive crumble, marinated eggplant, farinata chips Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Beef Carpaccio - $18: Pasture-raised beef, mixed green sauce, arugula, 24-month Parmigiano Reggiano Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Fritto Misto - $22: Lightly fried medley of anchovies, prawns, and calamari with lemon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Crostini with Anchovy - $12: Ancient grain sourdough, cultured butter, Italian anchovy Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
Focaccia & Bread
- Farinata - $10: Savory chickpea pancake baked with Ligurian extra virgin olive oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Focaccia di Formaggio - $14: Thin layered focaccia with Crescenza cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Fugassa Classico - $8: Genovese focaccia with Ligurian extra virgin olive oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
Pasta
- Spaghetti al Pomodoro - $22: Kamut flour pasta, D.O.P. San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh basil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Tagliatelle alla Bolognese - $26: Organic tagliatelle, traditional beef and pork ragu Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chestnut Gnocchi with Pesto - $24: Chestnut flour gnocchi, traditional Tigullio basil pesto Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber
- Schlutzkrapfen - $25: Rye half moon ravioli filled with spinach and fresh cheese, brown butter, chives Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
Main Courses
- Grassfed Steak - $38: 100% grassfed steak, parsnip kefir puree, salsa bruna, chives Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Lectin-Free
- Veal Milanese - $34: Thinly pounded breaded milk-fed veal, arugula, lemon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Seatopia Branzino - $36: Regenerative aquaculture branzino, braised escarole, leek salsa verde Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Roasted Half-Chicken - $32: Organic chicken, zucchini, marjoram, garlic, white wine Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Mayo-Clinic, Candida, Lectin-Free
Beverages
- Martini Piccolo - $6: Gin or Vodka, Vermouth, Olive Brine or twist
- Ama Spritz - $10: Aperitivo blend, Prosecco, seltz, orange
- Negroni - $9: Gin, red bitter blend, sweet vermouth
- Menabrea Lager - $7: Classic Italian lager from Piedmont
- Cappuccino - $5.5: Single espresso, steamed organic A2 milk, foam