Ama Menu
Ama is a chic Italian dessert and bar spot located at 885 New Jersey Ave SE Washington, DC 20003. With a focus on using the finest ingredients and sustainable practices, Chef Johanna's passion for food shines through in every detail. From locally sourced beef to Italian vineyards, every aspect is carefully curated.
The menu showcases a range of delectable dishes, including favorites like rabbit stew, steak, breaded veal, and tiramisu. The chef's dedication to quality extends to gluten-free and vegan options, making it a great choice for a variety of dietary preferences.
The cozy ambiance and attentive service add to the overall dining experience. Whether you're stopping by for a coffee at the walk-up bar or indulging in a hearty meal, Ama delivers a memorable culinary journey. Don't miss out on trying the tomato sauce, pasta dishes, and the signature pistachio gelato. Join the ranks of regulars who can't get enough of Ama's delightful offerings.
Focaccia
Farinata
Savory chickpea pancake baked with Ligurian extra virgin olive oil. GF. VG.
Focaccia Di Formaggio
Very thin layered Focaccia with Crescenza cheese. V.
Fugassa
Genovese Focaccia made with Ligurian extra virgin olive oil. VG.
Onion Fugassa
Our delicious Fugassa with semi-sweet onions. VG.
Pizzata Fugassa
Our delicious Fugassa with San Marzano Tomato & Crescenza cheese. V.
Affettati
A selection of our imported cured meats. AGF.
Formaggio
A selection of our imported cheeses. AGF.
Affetati & Formaggio For $
Pick a combination of of our imported cured meats and cheeses. AGF.
Acciughe
Italian Nettuno anchovies prepared two ways on ancient-grain sourdough bread; cultured butter & semi-secchi tomatoes, and confit garlic verde spread. AGF.
Polpette Mondeghili
Pasture-raised beef & pork meatballs with Mortadella served Milanese style (lightly breaded).
Fritto Misto
Lightly fried medley of anchovies, prawns & calamari served with a lemon to squeeze.
Stuzzichini
Antipasti
Knodelsuppe
Roasted beets in balsamic with fresh sheep's cheese, sprouted walnuts and tarragon
Knodel Mit Krautsalat
Trio of porcini mushroom, spinach & beet bread dumplings served with a refreshing kraut salad. V.
Tartare Di Salmone
Johanna's dad-Chef Andrea's - tuna tartare with sun-dried tomatoes and marinated eggplant
Insalata Verde
Brimming with fresh greens, radishes, cucumbers, styrian pumpkin seeds and our signature dressing. Contains anchovies. GF.
Finocchio
Shaved fennel, lemon & black pepper salad served with shaved Pecorino Sardo cheese. GF. V.
Barbabietole
Roasted red beets in Balsamic with fresh Robiola cheese, sprouted walnuts & tarragon. GF. V.
Verdura Di Stagione
A selection of our seasonal sauteed leafy greens; Spigarello sauteed in garlic oil with lemon zest and touch of chili flake OR Escarole sauteed in capers, pine nuts & raisins. GF.
Zucca Mantovana
Roasted Koginut squash with quince mostarda, aged Parmigiano cheese, sage & crushed almond Amaretti. V. GF.
Patate Al Forno
Fluffy & crispy roasted potatoes with rosemary, garlic & extra virgin olive oil. GF. VG.
Verdure
Primi
Spaghetti Al Pomodoro
Monograno Felicetti Kamut flour pasta with D.O.P. San Marzano tomato & basil sauce. V. AGF.
Trofie Pesto
Hand-rolled chestnut flour Trofie with Tigullio basil pesto served traditionally with green bean & potato. V. AGF.
Lasagnetta
Fresh pasta with wild mushroom, Fowl & Marsala ragu, mushroom bechamel & aged Parmigiano cheese.
Raviolini Al Tocco
Ravioli filled with braised pasture-raised beef & escarole served in a meat jus.
Schlutzkrapfen
Rye half-moon ravioli filled with spinach & fresh Ricotta cheese served with brown cultured butter, aged Parmigiano cheese & chives. V.
Kids Pasta
Monograno Felicetti chiocciole kamut flour shell pasta with your choice of preparation.
Coniglio
Braised free-range rabbit stew with fennel, tomato & Ligurian Riviera olives served with house-made ancient grain sourdough "per fare la scarpetta." AGF.
Maiale Farcito
Pasture-raised pork tenderloin filled with leek, mushroom & chestnut, wrapped in Speck, and served with braised red cabbage. GF.
Pesce
Wild Salish Sea Halibut with cannellini bean puree & leek salsa verde. GF.
Vitello Milanese
Thinly pounded & breaded milk-fed Veal served with arugula and a lemon to squeeze. GF.
Pollo Arrosto
Pasture-raised organic half-chicken roasted with fresh marjoram served with our Insalata Verde. Contains Anchovies. GF.
Secondi
Dolci
Zabaglione
There is no translation for what zabaglione is - except to say it's delicious. Whisked pastured-raised egg yolks, sucanat, and Marsala served over fresh organic berries
Strudel Tirolese
Warm South Tyrolean style apple strudel with rum, pine nuts & raisins, served with our Crema gelato. V.
Tiramisu
Layers of sucanat mascarpone & buckwheat savoiardi dipped in Caffe Vergnano, sprinkled with high Polyphenol cacao powder. GF. V.
Panna Cotta
Classic vanilla bean Panna Cotta with sucanat caramel. GF.
Caprese Cake
Flourless chocolate & almond cake. GF.
Crema Gelato
Crema gelato.
Pistachio Gelato
Pistachio gelato.
Gianduja Gelato
Gianduja gelato; chocolate & hazelnut.
Caffe Latte
Espresso with steamed milk
Caffe Americano
Espresso with hot water.
Cappuccino
Espresso with steamed milk & foam.
Bicerin
Espresso, hot chocolate & whipped cream.
Cioccolato Caldo
Italian hot chocolate & whipped cream.
Caffe Caldo (Hot)
Caffe Freddo (Iced)
Caffe Freddo
Iced Americano; Espresso & water.
Latte Freddo
Iced Latte; Espresso & milk.
Cappuccino Freddo
Iced Cappuccino; Espresso, milk & foam.
Affogato
An Italian tradition of enjoying gelato with freshly pulled Espresso.
Autonomy Smart Matcha Latte
Adaptogenic latte with Ceremonial Grade Matcha. Contains Nuts.
Hot Looseleaf Tea
Your choice of perfectly steeped looseleaf tea from Lancaster Farmacy. Ama Blend: chamomile, fennel seeds, lemon balm & stinging nettles. Strong Heart: hibiscus, passionflower, orange peel. Tranquilitea: basil, chamomile, lemon balm, passionflower. Nourishmint: nettles, mint, red raspberry leaf. Orange Ceylon. Black Tea.
Strong Heart Iced Tea
Strong Heart Hibiscus & Passionflower iced tea made from Lancaster Farmacy looseleaf tea.
Chai Latte
Ama's chai latte using Lancaster Farmacy Chaga Chai.
Spremuta
Fresh squeezed orange or grapefruit juice.
Elderberry Gazzoza
Lancaster Farmacy Elderberry syrup & fresh lemon finished with seltz.
Beverages
Pastries
Cornetto Vuoto
A classic Italian cornetto (similar to a croissant). V.
Cornetto Ripieno
A classic jam or cream filled Italian cornetto (similar to a croissant); Pasticerra: filled with our Italian pastry cream or Albicocca: filled with our house made apricot jam. V.
Cantucci
Spelt & sprouted almond Biscotti. V.
Caprese Cake
Flourless chocolate & almond cake. GF.
Frittata
Swiss chard, onion & Parmigiano Reggiano cheese Frittata. V. GF.
Caffe Farinata
Ligurian chickpea pancake with basil & semi secchi tomatoes. VG. GF.
Torta Salata Di Riso
Savory zucchini, leafy greens & Arborio rice tart. V.
Caffe Bites
Gelato & Sorbetto
Caffe Gelato & Sorbetto
Our flavors are made daily with the best ingredients; Crema: vanilla with lemon zest, Pistacchio: Sicilian pistacchio di bronte, Gianduja: chocolate with Piemontese hazelnuts, Apple Cider Sorbetto: organic raw apple cider.
Caffe Focaccia Classico
Focaccia Genovese in a variety of preparations; Classico: classic focaccia. V.
Caffe Focaccia Cipolla
Focaccia Genovese in a variety of preparations; Cipolla: onion focaccia. V.
Caffe Focaccia Pizzata
Focaccia Genovese in a variety of preparations; Pizzata: D.O.P. San Marzano tomato, Stracchino cheese & oregano. V.
Caffe Insalata Verde
Local mixed greens with heirloom tomatoes, radishes, cucumber & styrian pumpkin seeds with your choice of dressing; House dressing, GF, or EVOO & Balsamic vinegar, VG. You can also choose to add either pasture-raised Lancaster Farm Co-op roasted chicken or wild caught Lummi Island Baker salmon.
Caffe Lunch
Open-faced Focaccia Sandwiches
Mozzarella, Tomato, Basil Sandwich
Buffalo mozzarella, semi secchi tomatoes & fresh basil on classic foccacia. V.
Cotto, Crucolo, Onion Sandwich
Prosciutto Cotto & Crucolo cheese on onion focaccia.
Mortadella, Stracchino, Pesto Sandwich
Mortadella, Stracchino cheese & Pesto Genovese on classic focaccia.
Prosciutto, Parmigiano, Arugula Sandwich
-month aged Prosciutto San Daniele, Parmigiano Reggiano & arugula on classic focaccia.
Sbriciolona, Alta Badia, Tomato Sandwich
Crumbly Sbriciolona Salame, Alta Badia cheese & sundried tomatoes on onion focaccia.
