Ambar India Restaurant

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350 Ludlow Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45220

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(513) 281-7000
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My friends from India got this restaurant to cater their wedding. When you dine at certain times, you see mostly people from India. It tastes authentic, and I can tell they use to...

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I have liked Ambar for years, but this last year I've ONLY had rude service from most of their staff. One time, the girl up front snickered at my friends from out of town. My fr...

As always, good food and good atmosphere 5/29/2013

As always, good food and good atmosphere (1) Chicken Curry: Ordered a 6 and was not too spicy. Otherwise... more
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As always, good food and good atmosphere 5/29/2013

heavymetalbebop Provided by Partner
As always, good food and good atmosphere more
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Excellent 1/29/2012

My friends from India got this restaurant to cater their wedding. When you dine at certain times, you see mostly people from India. It tastes authentic, and I can tell they use top quality ingredients. I have been loving this place for close to 15 years. It can be a tight squeeze on weekend evenings, so arrive early if you don't like crowds. more
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This once was a nice place 5/23/2010

I have liked Ambar for years, but this last year I've ONLY had rude service from most of their staff. One time, the girl up front snickered at my friends from out of town. My friend noticed the girls rude behavior, which is to say her rude behavior is painfully obvious. Pros: The food is okay for the price. Cons: The Staff are RUDE! So rude that it is a waste of money. more
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WONDERFUL 5/13/2009

Perfect dining experience. Wonderful staff and the food is the best! The parking can test your abilities to drive. Pros: Best Indian food in town! more
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Amazing food, amazing service! 3/15/2009

The service at this place is amazing! Another customer dumped an entire glass of water into my chicken... more
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Amazing food, amazing service! 3/15/2009

gailicious17 Provided by Partner
The service at this place is amazing! Another customer dumped an entire glass of water into my chicken curry, thereby ruining it, and just walked a... more
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Best Indian in Town! 10/1/2008

I have tried Indian food several times and did not care for it until I ate at Ambar! Now I am hooked! I actually crave it on a weekly basis. The food is great, comes in good portions, and is a great value(in my opinion). I can put away some food and I have to be very hungry to finish an entire entree with rice(though it has happened : ) If you like spicey food, the Chicken Vindaloo is unbeatable!! Chicken Mater is also another one of my favs. Baba India(Hyde Park), Guru India(Crescent Springs, KY), and Akash India(downtown) are under the same ownership and offer the same great food if Clifton is not convenient for you. I carryout from here often as well! Pros: Food, Service Cons: Parking, Tight Seating more
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Could the service be any worse??? 1/21/2008

I hate this place. I will never go back again. First of all, it's insanely overpriced. It probably costs them $1 to make chicken and they charge 14.95. There usually isn't even enough to take home as leftovers. And you can tell they put food coloring in it to make it look pretty. I had their Papadi chaat which was basically yogurt on a plate, which I'm pretty sure was going bad. I also had the worst waitress I have ever had. She did not say Hi or hello, instead she asked me ""What do you want?"" Which is rude and inconsiderate. When I told her that my food is not good, she argued with me. I don't know what their problem is, but Ambar India needs to reconsider their service. They treat Indian people worse than any of their other customers, which I have experienced more than once at this restaurant. Please don't go here, especially if you are Indian, they are going to treat you very badly. more
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Best Indian Food 8/15/2007

I LOVE THIS PLACE! My friends and I go all the time and we love the experience (the whole experience.) I have yet to have a bad waitress. Then again, you usually get back the same attitude as you give. I would expect that they have to rush a little and turn over tables quick because it is such a small place. Every time I go, there is a well deserved wait. I love the food. Nothing comes close to it. I don't even mind parking on a side street and walking a little becasue it adds to the ambiance. I love to window shop and meet area people. Pros: Everything Cons: a tad expensive (but well worth it) more
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Best food but Worst, Pathetic, arrogant, dumbest waitresses... 7/22/2007

Ok this restaurant lost 4 stars just because of their Dumb and arrogant waitresses. I've to admit the food is one of the best, but if it is not served well its all useless. Pros: Good Food Cons: Dumb Arrogant waitresses, small seating spaces, small parking, tiny restrooms more
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Behavior is not geared at any particular race. 9/18/2006

The food is the best indian in Cincinnati, but I have to say, to the previous post, this rude behavior is not just focused on one ethnicity. maybe that is how you saw it that time, but i have gone almost once a week for almost a year. they treat EVERYONE like this. they are short, have little concept of appropriate etiquette of wait staff and they do not care. they are usually packed, they are raking it in, and they are kind to no one over others. i had a server spill water all over the table and look at me like i had done it. the food is wonderful and worth patroning with this COLLEGE AREA resturant. they behave like this because more than half of there patrions aren't tipping whether the service is good or not. and even with all that attitude this is still my favorite restaurant in cincinnati! Pros: Tasty Cons: parking, service stinks more
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Rude Servers 9/1/2006

One would expect that this being an Indian restaurant, the servers would be at least as nice if not nicer to Indian customers as they are to the others. Cons: Everything more
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Ambar indian cuisine 6/2/2004

I love this resturaunt! If you enjoy spicy food then Ambar is a must. Great lunch specials excellent service and wonderful ambience, this is the best ethnic restuarant in the Cincinnati area! Check it out you'll be glad you did. Pros: great food, good sevice, excellent lunch deals Cons: , dinner can be expensi more
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Favorite Indian in Cincy 8/12/2003

The food here is far superior to the other Indian restaurants in Clifton. They do an excellent job with meat dishes, and have good veggie options as well. Be careful with the Vindaloo - it's always extremely spicy. Carryout portions are generous as well. Pros: Tasty Food, Good Value Cons: Limited Parking, Ho-hum Decor more
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Customer questions value 9/29/2002

Let me say that I think Ambar serves great Indian style fare. However I question their rushed approach from the moment you walk in the door until the time they shove the check in front of you before clearing your plates. Beer prices could be more reasonable. more
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Best Indian in Cincy! 9/18/2002

I love coming to this restaurant. They have great food, great service, and are reasonably priced. Try the aloo choley and the mango lasse and you can't lose! Pros: inexpensive, good food, good beer list Cons: parking is a problem more
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AMAZING!!!!!!11 7/24/2002

The food is excellent! The chicken tikka is almost addictive. I'm craving some right this minute!!! Cons: Parking more
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Editorial

  • The Scene
    The atmosphere is casual with surprising high-end touches like chandeliers and white tablecloths. A steady stream of Indian clientele all but verify the delicious authenticity...

  • 3/1/2007 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Mon. - Thu. 5pm - 9:45pm;Fri. - Sat. 5pm - 10:30pm;Sun. 12am - 9:30pm
  • Payments: American Express, Discover, Visa, Master Card, Diner's Club
  • Neighborhoods: Clifton
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