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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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4.097 reviews
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Makayla I.
11/13/2025

The staff was lovely and helpful with explaining the menu and offering wine pairings. The ambiance was nice, nothing bad to say there. However the tagliatelle bolognese was made with fettuccini,...

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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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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...

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Janae W.
12/6/2025

Went here for a dinner event and got to try five courses just by walking in and seeing how the staff and the chef were set up I could tell it was gonna be a delicious meal. The Chef took a few...

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Dona P.
11/22/2025

The magic continues and it's still our favorite in dc - took a friend who's a pastry aficionado for his bday and boy of boy did we get allll the indulgences !! Eden and Max make you feel like...

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