Austin G.
10/3/2025
Ama is more than a northern Italian restaurant. It's a business on a mission. Chef Johanna Hellrigl's goal is for you to enjoy good food and feel good the next day. To that end, every ingredient...
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885 New Jersey Ave SE
Washington, DC 20003
Ama is a mission-driven, all-day dining destination in Washington, DC, dedicated to nourishing its guests, community, and the planet. Led by the husband-and-wife duo Johanna Hellrigl and Micah Wilder, Ama embodies the Italian concept of love through its culinary offerings and dining experience.
With a focus on sustainability, Ama features an indoor-outdoor caff and a Genovese-style focacceria by day, transforming into a lively aperitivo bar in the afternoon and a convivial ristorante at night. The restaurant is committed to accessibility and offers convenient transportation options, making it a welcoming space for all.
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4.091 reviews
Ben M.
9/15/2025
I'm not going to go on and on about how this restaurant is a rare breed and there's nothing quite like it. The truth is, there absolutely is, but not in D.C. The refreshingly authentic take on...
Brandi B.
8/23/2025
Summer 2025 Restaurant Review Ama was top of my list for this restaurant week selections. It's nuzzled in between shops between neighborhoods on a strip in Southeast DC. It was packed on a...
Dona P.
10/14/2025
Continues to be the most magical Italian food in the DMV - they had FRESH peach purées that they were making peach Bellini from and I swear it was comparable to cipriani in Venice ! (the OG of the...
Mayada Z.
9/5/2025
Omg! Not familiar with Italian food but this restaurants is really good. We shear a couple dishes which all of them were just so good. Service was amazing we set at the bar and had a happy hour...
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