I'm writing this review for two reasons: one, to talk about the amazing food, and two, to let the staff know how grateful I am for helping me through a very uncomfortable situation I found myself while visiting Aspen for a work trip. A woman I met on the plane from Denver told me this was one of her two favorite places in town, so naturally I had to find it. As I was walking over, a complete stranger struck up a conversation, and being friendly, I chatted with him along the way. Before I knew it he was telling me he wanted to come eat with me, and I could not get my "No" out fast enough. I quickly realized he was under the influence, dealing with a mental health issue, or both and I wasn't sure how to free myself from him. I didn't even know his name. Once we sat down, I excused myself to the bathroom so I could tell the staff I had no idea who he was, or whether he intended to pay or expected me to. I'm not writing this to demonize the poor man, who at the end of the day was clearly pulling on some unconscious compassion. I'm writing it to thank the staff. Everyone was so kind, asking if I was okay, assuring me they'd split the check, and I think one of them even offered to walk me out the back if I wanted an escape route. We made it through dinner, he paid for himself, and I figured out how to shake him loose afterward. I'm so grateful for all the checking in you did throughout the evening, and for helping me not overreact. I'd wanted an app, a salad, a dessert. I also needed to get out of there. The bread was super yum, the Bolognese was decadent, and the Tuscan Chardonnay was gorgeous. I'll recommend this place to everyone. Sorry for bringing drama into your establishment. I'm sure a Michelin-adjacent restaurant doesn't need that on a Sunday. Thanks again for the great food and the great, above-and-beyond service. read more

What a great experience! I really enjoyed dinner here. I had the pasta as an appetizer and it was fresh and homemade and tasted fantastic. I had the branzino for my entree - and it was the best branzino I've ever eaten! read more

Sant Ambroeus Aspen Restaurant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Aspen, Colorado

Everything about this restaurant was so lovely! I felt like we walked into another world. The decor was so classy and cozy at the same time. It was pretty loud but if it were library quiet it would feel awkward having conversations in such close proximity. The service was great and very accommodating to my gluten allergy even providing crackers with our appetizers. These crackers were so good I had to confirm they were GF. So, we had the hamachi crudo as well as the beef carpaccio as an appetizer. Both were fantastic. I was especially drawn to the pasta dishes since there was a gluten free option. I got the bolognese & my husband got the ravioli (which of course was not a GF option). We also had wine by the glass that was recommended. Another thing we both noted was that the portions were larger than we expected. I was not able to finish my pasta dish one- because it was a large portion and two- our appetizers were a good size and quite filling. We ended with the gelato dessert along with coffee. The dessert was soooo good & so was the coffee! This will be a place we revisit when we come to Aspen. read more

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We enjoyed a special dinner before going to the Opera House which was a short walk away. The raviolis and eggplant parmigiana were delicious. The staff spent extra time ensuring that we had a special evening. We sat on the patio. Beautiful experience. read more

We arrived and were seated by a snotty receptionist. The place was empty but were given the worst table . We ordered our entree and were given old stale bread. We complained and they microwaved it for 15 seconds and brought it back . It was still cold and dry. We ordered the eggplant Parmesan and it was inedible. It was overcooked the eggplant was black,tough and dried out. We didn't eat it and we were never asked if it was ok. During our dinner garbage trucks were picking up out back and a purveyor was walking with a dolly right through the dinner service. No one cared- no one noticed. This was definitely the worst food we had all year. Our server was pleasant enough but never checked on us so she wouldn't have known everything was so disastrous. The prices were really astronomical as well. There are so many good places to eat in Aspen -skip this one!! read more

The food and atmosphere here are great. Service is perfect. My only concern is the prices. I had one of the specials, Dover sole, and it was $120.00. Dinner for 2 with a nice bottle of wine and tip was $700. You reach a point at which no matter how good the food is, it is only worth so much. I have only excellent things to say about the product they deliver read more

Amazing experience. Great food - Prosciutto, Burrata, Salmon Pizza, Truffle Pizza and Cacio e Pepe all amazing. Service professional yet friendly. Beautiful room. Aspen itself was very slow but they were full. Tells you something. Will be back! read more

Outstanding staff, good food, wonderful desserts and a good wine list. Gnocchi were delicious. Price as you'd expect for Aspen.

The waiter told us the specials that included Gazpacho soup. He returned 10 minutes later explaining the kitchen had run out of Gazpacho. We ordered minestrone soup that had a thick dark green base and was tasteless. We sent that back and had pizza provided by the restaurant. Our main courses included Fettuccine bolognese that was again tasteless. A chicken dish included a dry 8 inch round of pounded chicken breast covered by slices of carrot. Our waiter disappeared after we delayed ordering and we had to ask another waiter to find him so we could order food. He was curt and unfriendly. The we split between two couples but the wine was added to the wrong bill and it took fifteen minutes to correct. The restaurant was not full and appeared well staffed read more

Ambience was perfect very chill environment. Service was impeccable and all of our dishes were amazing. My favorite was the Caesar salad which also had an anchovy on top. Definitely recommend. read more

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One of the best meals I have had in a very long time and the service was absolutely incredible! Honestly cannot recommend this place enough. We did family style for the table and had the san daniele prosciutto and mozzarella, vitello tonnato, fritto misto "palm beach style" (obsessed with the lemon aioli), polenta, fegato e funghi (phenomenal), black truffle pizza (also phenomenal), linguine frutti di mare, sant ambroeus ravioli, rigatoni strofinati, fettuccine alla bolognese, branzino all'isolana, brussel sprouts, and mashed potatoes. As I'm writing this, I'm trying to pick favorites, but keep bopping around because everything we got was so good! I will say (in addition to my comments on the appetizers) that the ravioli was the best I've ever had, the strofinati sauce was perfection, and the bolognese! Oh my goodness - incredible. I don't live in Aspen unfortunately, but will absolutely return to Sant Ambroeus when I visit again and in the meantime, will dream of this food. read more

Sant Ambroeus Aspen Restaurant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Aspen, Colorado

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Great downtown location making it easy to walk from restaurant to shops to lounges, and transportation etc. awesome dining experience.

Excellent food, service, and ambience! A "must" whether visiting Aspen or a local. The patio in the summer for lunch could easily become a habit. read more

Coffee and cakes were great, the staff is NOT friendly at all but just blow them off and you will be fine.

The food overall was excellent--I especially enjoyed the pasta we ordered. The Paccheri Rosa was my favorite; I've never had anything quite like it. Beyond the food, the service was outstanding: warm, welcoming, and very professional. I also have to highlight how beautiful the interior design and ambiance are. Definitely a restaurant I'd recommend for a fancy night out. read more

Service was incredible. Everyone is so nice. Came in for a quick bite and a cocktail. Left in love! Great atmosphere and wonderful building read more

Sant Ambroeus Aspen Restaurant - Crispy Toast* SAN LUCAS Tequila, Pineapple, Green Chartreuse, Spiced Agave, Ginger Beer - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Aspen, Colorado

Like most of the guests we were in from out-of-town and had heard a lot about this place. Our first impression was not good - I realize this is Aspen but the Maitre'D and the seating hostess were really pretentious and we were taken to the worst table in the place. Luckily they moved us upon request to what was likely the second worst table. At the time (6:30) there were still a lot of empty tables inside. The seating indoor is tight, most of the tables are in close proximity to others. To me part of a restaurant experience isn't just the food and the service but it's also sitting in a comfortable environment where I don't feel like I'm participating in all of my neighbors' conversations. This place takes itself really seriously and crams the inside full of tables. It was a beautiful Sunday evening in Aspen and when we left around 7:30 the place was not full. Again, I know this is Aspen but the drinks and food are really expensive. If you care at all about how much you are spending, this might not be your place. My pasta special was good but it's tough for me to enjoy a relatively small bowl of pasta that costs $65. The wine list might have a couple of bottles less than $100 but not many. I will say we had a wonderful waitress who was helpful and not trying to impress us with her stuffiness. And the food was good. No complaints there. It's weather dependent but the outside patio looked like a much better dining experience than inside. We were not aware there was a choice as we had not been here before. And we won't go again. read more

This is the most beautiful built exterior of any restaurant, the interior is lovely too. The food is superb including for vegetarians though not vegans. Beautiful service. It is fairly priced for Aspen and profoundly delicious. read more

Everything was fantastic .... Food was delicious and we can't wait to return. Even though the tables are close together , we enjoyed talking with our neighbors on both sides. read more

We dropped in looking for a good hot soup and something to snack on. We ended up splitting gazpacho, the truffle pizza, and a beet/avocado salad. Everything was perfect. The gazpacho was way beyond what I hoped for. I truly did not know what it could be, but it definitely was. The beet salad was great and had some peaches in it, which were probably good Palisade peaches, because they brought their share of flavor. The pizza was a completely new experience for me, and fantastic. I have never had an egg yolk on a pizza, but they offered to spread one on the pizza, and I love new experiences. So yeah. The $$$ was a bit high, but this is a great place in Aspen. So you expect that, and I did not feel cheated at all. Thanks to our server, she was excellent. read more

Amazing atmosphere and food Great service ! The entire menu is delicious ! Eggplant parm is my favorite read more

We were in Aspen at the end of September 2025 to see the fall colors and were hoping for a nice dinner. We couldn't find any reservations and decided to stop by this restaurant anyway. At first, we were told they were fully booked, but one of the main maître d's went out of his way to accommodate the two of us. Everything we ordered was delicious--the Rigatoni Strofinati, Sant Ambroeus Ravioli, and tiramisu were all outstanding. We were very well taken care of and had a wonderful experience. read more

Beautiful ambience, great service, and amazing food one of my favorites in Aspen. Highly recommended I suggest getting the egg Parmesan.

Phenomenal experience all around. Wonderful staff and manager, such an elevated experience, especially sitting outside! Every item we have tried has been very yummy. read more

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We had a wonderful experience at Sant Ambroeus! Food was excellent and the service top notch! We sat on the lovely patio surrounded by flowers and had a great view of the mountain. Stephan reminded us what a Michelin star restaurant service should look like. His menu knowledge, attention to detail and the friendly and funny approach made our night! We are definitely coming back at this new amazing place!! read more

Great service, great food, and really beautiful restaurant. Highly recommend. Check out their other location in town for breakfast! Their shot of espresso is the best in town. read more

Just returned from dinner and wanted to share a review because the restaurant does so many things so well but the things that were off, were really off. The interior is gorgeous, seating comfortable. The number of staff was impressive. We were warmly greeted and seated at a requested table. We ordered wine with Justin the som. The bottle missed the mark but he graciously brought a second for us to try and it was perfect. He did an elegant job of matching our taste and budget. Our server was highly attentive but not in an annoying way, but made us feel like he really wanted us to have a great dinner. If you order the bread, skip the sourdough and go for the seeded baguette; it was much better. It took awhile...maybe 45 min an hour? for our salads to arrive. The winner was the beet and avocado salad. The artichoke salad was a hot mess. there was not an artichoke heart to be found and what was there was drowning in some kind of 'dressing' walled in with parmesan. the CENTOCOLORI salad was a very generous portion and delicious. Once the entrees arrived there was a clear winner: LINGUINE FRUTTI DI MARE*. With a nice spice level, this was a light and lively entree and generous enough for two to share. The ravioli is a good example of a dish that could be spectacular - it was delicate, creamy, nice compliment of spinach...and wildly over salted. Such a shame because it was right on the verge of being great. The restaurant manager was on fire! I watched him direct the staff, moving serving stations out of view of the tables, reminding the server to wipe little spills that appeared in transit. He must log 30k steps a night to orchestrate this staff. An inconsequential misstep happened when clean tableware was brought and the knife placed on the left and the fork on the right. Boy that sounds like an Aspen snob but still, it's not what you expect from a restaurant of this caliber The atmosphere is so great, fun vibe and interesting crowd...we'll go back with hopes that some of the food will elevate to its full potential. cheers! read more

Was excited to have coffee & lunch and get some work done, and this very rude French women said I can't use my laptop here. What a waste.

Our new favorite restaurant. From the food to the decor. The staff and management, including Eddie, the hosts, and Valentine, are also very welcoming and hospitable. read more

Amazing atmosphere food service. Love this place. Every dish I've tried is a 10! A little on the pricey side but worth every penny!

My friend & I were seated at a very small table near entrance. The service was fine, the food was blah. We shared appetizers: curried cauliflower, a salad & an entirely too creamy & soggy pasta, it was so cream forward couldn't decipher the pasta or any flavor to the sauce. One glass of champagne each, $250. As other friends have said about the atmosphere, you could be anywhere-New York, London, etc. no Aspen touchpoint or remnants of the charming and beloved Main Street Bakery. Italian food isn't that hard and this building had good bones. The food, the price, the vibe (none, all out of towners), the tiny table-it's a miss. Live here and don't need to return. read more

ambience was impeccable, the menus, matches, and pens were sooo cute. that's not even the food and drink! the croissants and matcha latte were to die for. read more