Ambli Denver

Bravo Unilocal!Food is amazing. The owner Kelly sat with us to discuss what we could order off the menu. We have dietary restrictions. Don’t miss coconut curry chicken dish just yummy.

We found Ambli by chance and what a find it was! Super friendly staff, moderately priced, and the food was outstanding! One of the co-​owners took the time to stop by our table and we had a wonderful conversation. I had the Kuku Paka and requested extra spicy. The chicken was cooked perfect with a spectacular coconut curry sauce. The rice was very flavorful and the naan had just the right hint of garlic. My wife had the lobster habanero rolls and she raved about it. Overall we had a wonderful experience.

My wife surprised me by taking our family here for Tuesday tapas and I still remember those tasty morsels one year later
Definitely make reservations and go to Tuesday nights to try out their items
Yes they are pricey but the have an eclectic group of appetizers you won’t find anywhere else. I liked the saag paneer samosas and a very tasty Lamb meatball.
We finished off with a tres Leche cane that made me say Olé!

This place is amazing! From the décor to the service and the food! From start to finish this place does not disappoint. We had Asian Salad, Shrimp and Tuna Roll Tartar — all excellent! Definitely on my fav list.

I’ve been here for lunch twice in the past month and you should too!
¹⁰⁄₁₀ for the shrimp po’boy.
¹⁰⁄₁₀ for the steak sandwich.
¹⁰⁄₁₀ across the board for quality, taste and atmosphere.
If i’m spending $ 17 for lunch (entrée, drink and tip) I’m spending it here.
I haven’t tried any of the tapas or dinner entrees, but if there anything like lunch, I’m sure you’ll have a hard time getting a seat during a dinner or lunch rush.

This place is a diamond in the rough. You simply wouldn’t expect to find a high class restaurant like this in the corner of a strip mall on Leetsdale. Call days in advance and make a reservation. They get booked far in advance. It’s a fairly small place, but the décor is beautiful, the service is attentive, and the food is spectacular. I will take future business clients here when the geography works, and my wife and I will visit regularly. It’s a wonderful place, in an unexpected location.

Location placement is misleading don’t let it fool you! This place is a gem! Amazing food, wonderful and attentive service. Atmosphere is perfect. Definitely my go to spot for a great meal near by.

I really loved the lobster shooters and lamb skewers… a little trick to find but well worth the search

Outstanding service and food. The flatbread, lobster soup, chicken tikka masala were excellent. Save space for the desert. The bread pudding was out of the world.

Quick seating for two at the bar on a Saturday night. Friendly and helpful staff, delicious Argentinian wine, and incredible lobster rolls with just the right amount of spiciness and crunch. This gem is hidden in a shopping center, so if you aren’t looking for it, you’ll more than likely miss it. You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu! My friend and I thoroughly enjoyed our experience.

This place is amazing! My friends and I came in on a Tuesday for their Tuesday tapas special, we ordered everything on the specials menu and I’m so glad we did! My favorites were the crispy Brussels sprouts, Portuguese garlic shrimp, lobster shooters, corn dip and beef samosas, but honestly you probably won’t go wrong with ordering everything and sampling it out. I wasn’t a huge fan of the quesadilla (honestly, wasn’t anything special in my opinion). The bistro tenderloin was good, but they also spread the naan with goat cheese-​so if you like the gamy taste, you’ll probably like this dish.

I rarely give 5 star reviews to restaurants because not everyone nails the service, ambiance, and cuisine. Ambli nails all three!
The fact that this restaurant is in a strip mall is very deceiving. The moment I walked in, I was very surprised at the lay out of the restaurant. It isn’t your average restaurant where they have tables laid out in a boring manner. It’s an open concept and a fun environment. Unfortunately, I wasn’t very hungry so we only ordered a few things. As, appetizer, we ordered the Fried Lobster shots and the Avocado Caprese Bruschetta. My friend had the E. African chicken curry dish. All were made to perfection. I am so glad I found this place. Will be back again!

One word… Go!
Incredibly creative and delicious menu. Multi-​cultured food tucked away in a shoddy strip mall. Still, they have an out of this world staff, a sexy sophisticated atmosphere, and two owners who know how to mingle and make customers feel like guests. This is TRULY a great date spot.

It’s been nearly a year and a half since I the last time I was in Denver, and I was back in town this week on a business trip. Ambli was just as good as I remembered. They just revamped the menu and everything my party sampled was absolutely delicious! From the Beef Simosas, Spicy Calamari, Braised Brisket, Curry Mahi Mahi, and the Mussels and Shrimp with a Zucchini Pasta it was all excellent.
When my flight home was cancelled due to weather it just provided a chance to visit Ambli once more before departing Denver. This time we stuck with the tapas menu. The Tuna Ceviche was fantastic. The Crispy Brussel Sprouts, Beef Medallions with Naan Bread, and the Cauliflower Coconut Curry Soup were all delicious.
Ambli excels at attention to detail and customer service. The owners, Pariza and Kelly are always working the dining room and welcoming their customers. I would highly recommend giving Ambli a visit if you’re Denver area.

I recommend my path to finding Ambli: wander out late at night and a little hungry with the Mrs., stumble across 4.5 star Ambli on Unilocal,power on past the «is it in that strip mall?», go in and ask if they have a table and see they are pleasantly surprised when they do (this part may foil your plan because we wandered in past 8:30 pm on a huge snowstorm day — probably safer to just get a reservation), order and share the following dishes: Ambli salad (amazing), some curry soup (delicious), tiger shrimp tapa (very good), Indian vegetarian platter (perfect). I’m confident the rest of the menu is also wonderful.
The atmosphere is great. Curtains close out the outside world. Plenty of lonely tables for couples and foursomes for intimate conversation. But several large tables for big groups to enjoy. Staff were friendly and engaging and knowledgable. We’ve already planned who we are bringing back with us. Enjoy!

Don’t be fooled by the strip mall which it is in, but Ambli is a great find. The décor is quiet modern and white with a lot of little LED lights which just sets the mood perfect.
They so not have a huge selection of wines but the house selection is pretty good. We had the house chardonnay and easily finished the bottle between the two of us.
For the food, got the roasted beets salad (my favorite) and the vegetarian indian platter. I was surprised how good the indian food tasted with all the little condiments (like green chutney) on it.
The service is very warm and friendly. Would def recommend and rethrn.

I was pleasantly surprised with Ambli. I ordered and thoroughly enjoyed
— crispy Brusselsprouts, with a minor alteration due to being lactose intolerant; paired with dates, silvered almonds and green apples. This dish had sweet and salty components that thrilled my taste buds. This by far was my favored dish of my meal.
— shrimp polenta, two spicy garlic jumbo shrimp on a bed of coconut polenta topped with apricot chutney. This tapa reminded me of shrimp and grits with sweet apricot chutney. Same salty and sweet taste however the dish was cold which made it not as enjoyable.
— chocolate bread pudding with tres leche sauce, omg!!! So divine! The best by far! The pudding was hot, nicely baked and not too sweet. The sauce put the dessert over the edge!

How come i didnt know about this neighborhood gem??? I went for happy hour and their wine selection is decent, but more importantly their food, their food!
The wait staff was friendly and professional, and took the time to explain the history of the place and introduce us to the beautiful owner! With the fusion of spices and the Latin influence from the head chef, each of the food was flavorful, had a twist and absolutely appetizing!
I will definitely return for the Tuesday tapas deal for happy hour and many more!

Tucked away inside a completely unassuming strip mall, this restaurant is the complete opposite of its surrounding shops and neighborhood. I was pleasantly surprised to stumble upon this place as it was close to my hotel but in the opposite direction of most of the recommended eateries in the area. They had ample parking in the strip mall lot and plenty of overflow at the McDonald’s next door. The interior was trendy and spacious and featured many older patrons on a Thursday night.
The staff were very friendly and interactive. I was expecting them to be stuffier and less helpful than they ended up being which was a great surprise. The food was tapas style and featured some very interesting choices. My partner and I split the roasted beet salad ($ 12), the caprese bruschetta ($ 9), and the saag chicken quesadillas ($ 9). It was more than enough food for two and featured a wide array of flavors and styles. Each item was packed full of flavor and spices and featured fresh ingredients. I was very pleased with the food at this gem of a restaurant.
Overall, this place was a complete surprise to me. I was not expecting such good food in a trendy restaurant hidden inside a very normal looking strip mall. The prices were extremely reasonable and the flavors were big. Whether you like Mediterranean, Indian, American, or Asian; there is something here for you.

Overall, love this place! I’ve been here twice, and they do not disappoint. Even though it’s located in an area you would not expect, the inside is classy and very nice.
Pros: Tuesday half off tapas is the best deal you can get. They have half off tapas on Tuesdays (excluding seafood), and it’s totally worth it. Also, the lobster shooters are unique and definitely worth the try. All the flatbreads are good portion sizes as well.
Cons: During my second visit, we were asked to move after we finished dinner (and were just chatting) in order to make room for another incoming reservation. I understand the bind this places the restaurant in, but my friends and I still felt that this was a bit rude. The manager was very apologetic, however, so that made the situation more bearable.