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Sant Ambroeus, a Milanese style Gelateria-Confetteria-Pasticceria-Paninoteca-Bar-Ristorante, is a true neighborhood meeting place in the old tradition, offering the highest quality food, service, company and conversation through the truly contemporary idea of a "one stop" restaurant combining several normally stand-alone food operations. Come visit our espresso/cappuccino bar with its addictive cornetti (Italian croissants), or our award winning gelato at its own counter. Enjoy our baked-on-premises cakes and cookies or sit down and sample some genuine light northern Milanese cuisine of longtime San Ambroeus executive chef Mario Danieli. A panini (sandwich) bar has also been added to the restaurant, in addition to a gastronomo (sandwich maker) for our busy customers who are looking for gourmet made-to-order sandwiches at the bar as well as in the restaurant.
Upper East Side Pretension Meets West Village Crowd
by JKWestVillage
The mains are great on their own, but just go and share a few (3 or 4) of the small sandwiches and cap it off with espresso and cookies. Or just go for the espresso and cookies during their daily Afternoon Tea hours. Yes, they have Afternoon Tea. One of my favorite spots in the city of New York.
Pros: Afternoon Tea
Cons: What are the drawbacks?
Posted 03/28/09
Like Being Back in Milan
by dpezza02
St. Ambroeus is by far my most favorite spot for brunch and outdoor dining in New York City. The adorable staff serve authentic Northern Italian dishes, exquisitely prepared and presented. In addition, the international crowd gives one a great opportunity to eavesdrop and brush-up on his foreign language skills.
Posted 01/30/08
Once is (more than) enough
by sumptiousny
Ate here last Saturday night as a second choice destination primarily for the outdoor seating, also my friend loved the dessert and wine on a previous occasion. Unfortunately, we were both severely disappointed at the okay food for fantastical prices. We had the Pasta with Rabbit Ragout and Veal dish, the veal was alright but the ragout was rather dry and uninspiring; still, at those prices one expects more. I'd skip this restaurant and try somewhere else. It won't be difficult to find something tastier without walking too much further.
Note: I'm giving it an "average" as the food wasn't completely tasteless and service was fine, but, in terms of price vs food - I'd give it a hearty "below average".
Pros: Street location
Cons: Prices, average food
Posted 07/21/07
only civilized place downtown
by starving
they should double the prices to keep out what little riff raff gets inside this place. almost no children, cell phone users, tourists, bridge and tunnel types, or large groups. the food is the closest to real Italian food that you can find. serene, casual, dignified, i go almost every day.
Posted 11/03/05
Great Place!
by kibitz
We were seated promptly on a Saturday night. We found the service excellent and the food that we ordered to be fresh and succulent. The restuarant's decor is nice and a great ambience. The place is good for couples and a great place to have a conversation. Although, we found the place a bit pricey, overall we highly recommended it for small groups.
Pros: Dessert, Food, Service
Cons: pricey
Posted 10/22/05
Highly Recommended
by bellob
Everything I have EVER had here is absolutely delicious! The food is extremely FRESH - an absolute pleasure. One of my favorite restaurants in NY! If you want great food with friendly service in a nice setting - Sant Ambroeus is the place.
Posted 03/11/05
Touch of class
by smish74
My boyfriend lives down the stree and we have mde many stops for take-out, eat-in, brunch, almost every possible scenario and we find it absolutely wonderful in every respect. The service is top-notch, the food terrific and the place is beautiful. a welcome addition to the neighborhood!
Pros: SERVICE, food, atmosphere
Posted 08/10/04
