5 stars- I am not sure why the overall score is only 3.7 stars for this location. My journey started when I made a quick stop to grab a snack after picking up a suit and a few pairs of pants I ordered from State & Liberty a few blocks away. We ordered two almond croissant just to hold us over for two hours until my dinner reservation at another restaurant. The croissants were amazing and the servers were polite and accommodating. They left a great impression. After stopping by the restaurant I had the reservation for I decided to cancel and go back to Sant Ambroeus. It was early enough so we were able to get in. They have indoor and outdoor seating and because we spent the day outside the air conditioning was welcome. Food, service, decor, ambience and the vibe were awesome. Everything was perfect, I knew the moment that we were greeted that this would be a great experience. Lea our server was bubbly, genuine, gave great suggestions and could not have been more caring about her customers. It was so nice to have linen table cloths and napkins, change of silverware and attention to detail with each course. The baking is done in house and fresh baskets of bread were brought and served by a runner. We started with the seared Ahi Tuna appetizer. It so fresh, came with six slices of perfectly seasoned tuna that was topped with fresh basil. It was great for sharing. For entrees we had the Faroe Island salmon which was served over grilled asparagus with a pesto sauce. The flavor was awesome and the salmon was a generous portion and had a hint of being finished off in the grill. We also had the Sant Ambroeus ravioli. This was cooked perfectly and was al dente. The table next to us asked about it and ordered it as well. For desert we had the 90 Anni Principessa Slice of cake for desert. It had great texture was not too sweet and melted in your mouth. Salome' who was at the front desk and greeted us was also great. She came over after dinner to ask how everything was. You usually do not find employees who care about their customers the way Lea and Salome' do. I highly recommend Sant Ambroeus in SoHo for a great experience ir any meal you choose. read more

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We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner on a lively summer evening. The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive, helping us celebrate a special occasion with grace and just the right balance of attention. Chef Clinton is a newer addition to the team, and his dishes were outstanding. He has truly elevated the food experience, and every dish we tried was delicious. The cocktails were also perfectly prepared. We had a wonderful evening and would absolutely return! read more

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Delicious! Come here every time my parents are in the city. Ordered many things but when the French toast came out it was one slice?? In south hampton they gave us two! We told the man in the suit with the glasses at the front and he kindly sent out another one. So sweet. Everything was so yummy! read more

Sant Ambroeus Soho - French toast - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Coffee shop - very bad - Worst service ever. Every server is so mean and unprofessional. I come here every weekend. Considering I overpay for their dry croissant and whatever coffee a fortune the least they could do act like humans. No. They act like really low awful humans. One server completely ignored me and kept asking my friend for her order as if I dont exist. Another one brought only espresso. although I was very clear I wanted hot milk on the side. And when third one brought it, I said can I ask something and HE TURNED BACK AND LEFT. REALLY AWFUL SERVICE. read more

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The truth is I was here for the Pincipessa Cake! I've seen it on social media for years. I came in for brunch on a Thursday morning. I really hated the brunch menu. I asked if they would serve me a Caesar Salad with grilled chicken at 10am and after some major incompetence they did accommodate me. The servers kept disappearing and at one point I did get a refill on my hot tea and was able to order the slice of cake I came for. I can honestly say while I did enjoy the slice of cake the $45 chicken Caesar was dry and being charged for 2 cups of hot tea to the tune of $16 was extremely off putting. In hindsight I should have gotten the cake to go or eaten it at the cafe next door and eaten a meal somewhere else. read more

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If you have a sudden urge for delicious gelato in an upscale setting sant Ambroeus is the place for you. I had to deduct one star because I got my two scoops of gelato in a tall paper cup and was given a plastic spoon. Really? An $8 gelato and not even a stainless steel spoon? But I did get one when I asked for it so I'm happy to give this four stars. read more

Sant Ambroeus Soho - Counter and seating - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Gotta admit, the food here is incredible. It's way too expensive, but vibes are great, service is awesome, and food is delicious. Well worth it for a last minute res read more

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This is a cute little breakfast place in soho. The patio gives European vibes and the staff was friendly. I got the sant ambroeus coffee which was good but the chocolate could have been mixed in better. The plain latter my friend got was much better. The chocolate cornetto was fabulous, very sweet but so tasty and excellent texture. My friend and I split the tricolore omelette which was pretty bland but the potatoes were good. This is a great and surprisingly quiet spot to enjoy a coffee and pasty read more

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I've been here twice, once for brunch and once for dinner. Both times I grabbed a seat at the bar and enjoyed my meal. I'm giving this place a 5/5 because regardless of how busy the establishment is, the service I've received has been great. My water glass was constantly filled, and wine was available when I wanted another glass. The two entrees I had were American Toast and the Linguine alle Vongole. The linguine is literally eye-rolling, mouthwatering, and just the perfect portion for dinner. The American toast is a classic American breakfast that you can't beat. The ambiance is dim-lit as the evening goes on; the bar is usually packed, and there seem to be a lot of neighborhood regulars. I will be returning! read more

Sant Ambroeus Soho - American Toast - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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It was a nice day outside with occasional breeze, so we sat outside since a table was available. It was slightly cool and lucky they had their heaters on which was appreciated. I got the Paninetti with the salmon and cream cheese. It was the perfect size for a quick lunch. I also got the Sant Ambroeus drink. Realized a bit too late that a nice thick syrup of chocolate was sitting at the button of the cup. We should have mixed it together before we started drinking. This is my 2nd time here and I didn't recognize that I had been here before until I saw the awning. Came here during the pandemic. It was cold outside and we also sat outside then. They had those plastic separators for social distancing and the heater as well. read more

I miss this place. I used to hang out here a lot when I used to live in the area. I love going for their Espresso Martini by the bar and grabbing iced coffee next door. Love the all managers and the bartenders here! Miss you guys! read more

This is a cute small cafe with drinks, gelato and dessert. I wanted to get drinks and gelato but it was really packed inside since there's limited amount of seating. There is outdoor seating and there are heaters, but the heaters get overwhelming after a while. I got a hot latte with soy milk and a matcha latte with soy milk, came out to be $14.14 in total. They have a lot of milk options which is surprising, they have pistachio milk, skim milk, oat milk, almond milk, etc. The latte was not good, there are definitely better in the area, it was mostly just foam and not worth $7. The matcha was very milky and you can barely taste the matcha flavor, again not worth the price. read more

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We went in casually dressed at this fancy restaurant for lunch. We had the spinach ravioli which were melting your mouth perfection. The beet and avocado salad was also lovely, though I thought the flavor could be a tad more punchy. My child had spaghetti and red sauce which was more expensive than the ravioli ($38!) and just tasted ok. Desserts were amazing and decadent- raspberry sorbet and a hazelnut chocolate cake slice. I also tasted the tiramisu which was just Ok (we didn't finish it). I'd love to go back just for the desserts! read more

The vibe/ ambience 10/10. But it wasn't the most welcoming. The only welcoming worker was this one older gentleman that was doing a mix of working by the door and he kept checking in on us so sweet. Also ladies there's a very attractive man working there but I only saw him once so someone go talk to him. read more

Sant Ambroeus has been a go-to for me many times when I'm in Soho and want to grab a bite. I like sitting at the bar and watching the bartenders perform their magic. We were able to get two seats there on a busy Saturday afternoon and had a prime view of the mixologist as he crafted our martinis. Such style! I had the burger, which was very juicy and thick and came with potato chips. My partner had a quiche, which was decent. We were both disappointed that they didn't have fries/frites - I mean it's a French place after all! - but we'd still go back. read more

Sant Ambroeus Soho - Sitting at the bar, love all the plates. - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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We were walking around West Village and took our chance in finding a restaurant we could pop in without reservations. We saw the charming Sant Ambroeus and tried to snag seats at the bar. It was a tight squeeze around the bar area, and there were no 3 seats together. We ended up leaving, but my husband chatted with the receptionist and was able to somehow get us a table from a last minute cancel. The table was located outdoor, but we also had great weather that evening considering it's the middle of October. I was highly satisfied with the food. We got the proscuitto and burrata appetizer to share. I thought that the burrata was fresh, and the others enjoyed the proscuitto. I got the branzino as my entree. It was simply prepared with lemon and seasoning, but the fish was moist and flaky. My dish came out with a side of herbed potatoes, but I found the potatoes to be cold. Not sure if that was by design or if they were out for a while. My husband got the tagliatele, which was very good. Excellent sauce. Homemade pasta was perfectly al dente. Only thing lacking was the service. I felt that our entrees took too long to come out especially considering we put our entree orders before the appetizer. Our server wasn't very attentive either. read more

Loved the vibes here! We originally planned to visit the dessert café next door, but they were closing, so we ended up here instead. We asked if we could just have drinks and dessert after our nearby dinner, and the host was super friendly. Perfect spot for a cute date night! read more

Sant Ambroeus Soho - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

I would personally not return to Sant Ambroeus. The food is below average and the service is about the same. There are so many better options for this price point. We had a reservation for 630 pm and where there until 830 pm because the service was so slow. We would have ordered more drinks but didn't see anyone for 30 minutes. The only thing that was really good was the cake we had. I was told after that their cafe is better than their actual restaurant, which I could see. read more

This place is very popular to a very busy area, so reservations is a must! Loved the decor and ambiance as it reminded me of a fancy cafe. The menu isn't extensive, but some solid options for food. That is why I took away a star. When you go to a brunch spot you expect some solid options, but this place does not have that. They do have some tasty freshly squeezed juice drinks that pack a mean kick! You can taste all the flavors in it so you know you are getting all the flavor and not any filler. The complimentary bread and olive oil was a nice treat, and so was the appetizer. Even though I came here for brunch, I found myself settling down for the Veal Milanese. It was veryyyy tasty and done right! As big of a cut that it was, I was still hungry for more. The dessert options are soooooo good! Couldn't decide on just one so went with a couple and I couldn't put the fort down. Overall, it's a nice spot to try if you are around the area. I wouldn't bank on their brunch though. read more

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We came in for brunch - it's expensive. Service and ambience make up for a big part of it (staff is professional and amazing, kept our waters full). Food is good but I probably don't need to come back. The French toast was very good though. read more

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08/19/2024 I went for lunch and was seated at a very nice corner. There wasn't a lot of people when I came for my reservation so i'd say it is okay for a walk in too. Entering the restaurant I believe it was the manager who greeted me and my server was Sarah J/Sarahi. I love the ambiance and the servers are nice. They all take their time to come to my table and the manager even took his time to ask how's everything which was thoughtful. Food was good. They ask you to choose from their bread basket that has three types of bread and I chose Sunflower bread which was so good paired with melted butter. I had to order a to-go of the sunflower loaf which is not in the menu (you can def order just ask your server). I ordered Fettuccine Alla Bolognese for main, it was meat-y made me feel full right away. And for dessert, I had Principessa. Normally I would order a chocolate cake but wanted to try something new so Principessa was worth a try! I was solo dining and my check came out to almost $100 with tip which imo was pretty reasonable. Definitely will go back. read more

The food was really good, especially the pasta, I really enjoyed how chewy it was! The service was fantastic, our waiter checked on us multiple times and the manager even gave us free cookies in the end! The environment is nice and very busy on weekends! only thing is that I feel like everything here is a little bit overpriced, but other than that, everything else was great! read more

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My daughter and I came in for dinner tonight and the manager and staff were so friendly, gracious and professional. The place has a great vibe and fun atmosphere. We had the cacio y pepe and bolognese pasta. So delicious. We had a wonderful meal and didn't feel rushed. Will definitely be back! read more

Can I be honest?... overpriced and mediocre food. We had a huge party of 15. I got the eggs Benedict with lox and I also tried the pancakes. MEDIOCRE!!! It felt like food you get on a low end cruise. Honestly wasn't a fan. Wouldn't come back. Good service though. read more

Cute place. Bread service and wine choices were excellent. Best Cacio e Pepe I've ever had! Affogato dessert was perfection. Can't wait to return. read more

Sant Ambroeus Soho - Decor - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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I had wanted to try this restaurant for a while and was impressed by the food, drinks, ambiance, and service. My friends and I tried a variety of brunch and lunch items and everything was delicious and well portioned. Amazing downtown location. read more

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I've been to the location at the Loews Regency and was in the Soho area looking for a coffee shop to kill some time when I realized I was near the Sant Ambroeus Lafayette location. We popped in to get coffee and I was immediately impressed with the decor and amount of indoor seating available, which to me seemed to be more than at the Loews Regency location. The bar to order at was very cute and well designed. The seating options were comfortable and well spaced from other tables, I didn't feel like we were sitting on top of the people next to us. We got an iced chai that was so creamy even with oat milk, and a very good iced vanilla latte! It was the perfect pick me up! read more

Sant Ambroeus Soho - Counter area - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

The worse service ever! I wait 35 minutes before someone come by the table to order drinks. It's a nice location but they need to improve service. read more

Excellent it was very nice experience tinite . Prosecco was awesome and Also the Pasta bolognese was very tasty . Will definitely come there again read more

We live in UES and went for Saint Ambroeus uptown few times. this is first to go down town. We went there around 4pm on a weekday afternoon after a shopping rest. The service was good originally but after the salad, they made us wait for one hour for a simple pasta with white clam sauce. they kept coming back to say that the clams need time to cook??? who on earth they are cheating to? the clam was the easiest and cannot cook long. In any case, no one came to explain and after numerous complaints - the pasta finally came. I believe the kitchen was closed after our salad dish!! never explained and they were very apologetic and offered a free desert but we have no intention to take that free desert and we will not come back for sure! read more

Beautiful dining room and ambiance makes this a great experience with good friends - capped by an elegant menu of classics. I had to have the Cacio e Pepe and my friend the Arrabiata - done to high standards as you'd expect for classics. The cocktail and wine menus are also up to the same standard. In a previous visit another friend shared the bistecca - cooked just right it was delicious. If in SoHo this is a can't go wrong spot but popular so likely need a Rez unless you go with a local! read more

In SoHo, there are two Sant Ambroeus restaurants right next to each other. I accidentally went into the cafe first but the proper restaurant is right next door. They let you sit down even if your whole party isn't there which I appreciate because my guest was late. The Negroni was quite good. The table was a bit too small. It couldn't really fit three dishes in a vertical line so I had to eat my appetizer off to the side. The artichoke salad was good though it had way more Parmesan than artichoke. The clam pasta was a small portion though quite tasty. read more

Stumbled upon this spot while seeking lunch after an activity.. I went to 3 spots before falling in love with the menu here. The cocktails were great and so was my clam linguine, my friend had the ravioli and wouldn't stop talking about how good it was so I definitely plan to return to try it. Staff was attentive and made sure we had everything we needed . Perfect for date night or just a girls night out. The icing on the cake was the complimentary dessert we received because they thought they took took too long to check on us.. when they did not. AND a plus is next door they also have a bakery attached with a ton of treats.. including the delicious cake we received. TikTok: eat_travel_and_be_merry read more

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THEIR SHAKSHUKA (not actually called that) is hands down the best I've ever had I would come here for that alone. Also note that the Lafayette location has both a cafe and a restaurant right next to each other, and I got the sant ambroeus shakshuka at the restaurant read more

Great gelato. I got the mint and it was so cool and minty and refreshing. The staff was kind to chat with about favorites. Two one scoops of ice cream for $13 is a little steep in my opinion but cest la vie. Inside is stylistically decorated. A whole mood. Outside seating which was perfect on a hot day. Felt like a little piece of Europe. read more

Been meaning to check this place for so long. Finally made a reservation the day before for Sunday brunch. I reserved an outdoor cabin since we were with our dog. The cabins are cozy and warm. Staff was very professional and so kind. They always checked on us and made sure we were taken care of. I love everything that this restaurant offers for brunch. Food was on another level, definitely come here for brunch. But I am also excited to come back here for dinner and drinks. What stood out the most for me was coffee, I love Italian coffee and this place does not disappoint. I will definitely be back for more dining experiences here! read more

Sant Ambroeus Soho - Avocado and french toast - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

So I see the overall ratings here aren't great... Admittedly, I've only frequented this place once and what I had was delicious. First, we ate in a separate little enclosed dinning space on the curb outside. Super cozy. I had the avocado BLT panini which was oh so yummy good. The bacon was crispy without being over cooked and the avocado didn't slide out when you take your first bite (know what I mean...). The bread - a pressed baguette- was perfect - crispy and not greasy. The sandwich was paired with a simple side salad, and the complimentary bread was almost a meal. Loved the service particularly when the host and manger both came to say hello and see how we were doing. Again, my sample size is small but what a great first impression! Enjoy!! read more

Sant Ambroeus Soho - Avocado BLT panini - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Don't take Umbridge with Sant Ambroeus, especially considering some of the items they sell taste like Ambroeusia. This is a really amazing place for people watching and yes it's extremely expensive, but maybe it's worth it. The service can be good or can be really bad, but one of the good things about it is that it is wonderful for watching Manhattan go by, and also wonderful for socializing and flirting. Indeed there are lots of really good looking people sitting out here, and at these prices you can see why it's kind of a glamorous crowd. Not always but often enough. For this reason I really like it, even though I don't think their products are worth the prices you're paying. The same could be said about 99% Parisian and Roman street cafes, and this is better than most of those. You have to understand that what you're actually paying for is really the experience, sitting out here and watching the world go by. But depending on the weather you may be better off sitting inside. read more

Sant Ambroeus Soho - Santily clad - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

This restaurant serves a very specific clientele that kind of makes sense with its exorbitant pricing of food and eccentric art decor on one side of the restaurant countered by the typical European construction in the rest of the establishment. Personally, my friends and I felt a bit out of place eating there, but anywho! On with the review. When I went with a group of 5 about 1.5 years ago, I remember the art was nice to look at while I waited to be seated. Once seated, I found that it was difficult to find something on the menu that wouldn't hurt my wallet and thus, settled on a $15 sandwich. Many others either went for sandwiches or Eggs Benedict for $19. One of my friends was allergic to gluten, so she just chose the market fruit. The sandwich was fine, honestly, but I kept thinking about I could've gotten the same thing in a cafe for nearly half the price (after tip and tax). Now, the bowl of market fruit was a complete JOKE. It consisted of literally several blueberries and raspberries for $14 (plus tip and tax). One could put that together from Trader Joe's for literallY $3. One other friend also got a small pot of black coffee that was $6?? Let me tell you; I am willing to pay more if the dish is very high quality, unique or made with some level of difficulty and time, but these two things were not worth it at all. read more

Sant Ambroeus Soho - A small bowl of berries literally for $14 when it's worth $2-3 at most.... - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Love this place for outdoor seating/ people watching. Always a good time - nice ambiance and good food. Recommend to have a drink or coffee along with their delicious pink cake! read more

Sant Ambroeus Soho - Pink Cake - Italian Near Me - New York, New York