Favorite restaurant in Southampton and one of the better spots out east overall. It has that upscale Hamptons feel but still keeps things intimate and comfortable. The Paccheri Rosa was SO GOOD! Rich sauce, perfectly cooked pasta, and tasted like something straight out of a homemade Italian kitchen. My wife got the Rigatoni Strofinati, also excellent and definitely brings the heat with the spice. The Centocolori salad was also fresh and a good lighter option to balance everything out as a starter. Service was smooth, attentive, and exactly what you'd expect from a place at this level. It's also connected to a bakery, which is a dangerous situation if you have any self-control issues. Prices are on the higher side, but the food backs it up for sure and worth every penny. Easily one of my favorite spots in the area so far, and definitely somewhere I'd go back to. read more

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We had dinner at SA last night. I was looking forward to this experience and was completely underwhelmed. Most employees look miserable and are not smiling or greeting guests who are coming to spend $$ on pasta and other dishes. I ordered the hamburger and it came as a mess of ingredients across my plate. It was not stacked neatly and ready to consume. Kitchen and server staff had to be blind or non caring to let this come to the table essentially de-constructed with a portion of the bun missing? Perhaps it was dropped on the floor? And it tasted bad. The chicken paillard was cold and unpleasant. Maybe just don't go Sunday? The floor staff misery might also be at play in the kitchen. And, they charged to share a dish without telling us ahead. Not going back soon read more

Every dish was outstanding and service was perfection:) One of our favorite places in the hamptons.

This food was incredible!! I'm convinced I've never had real Italian food before! Lol! The service was exceptional, and exactly what you would expect at a fine dining restaurant. Everyone was informative and welcoming. The design and decor made me feel like I was actually in Italy. Highly recommend!! I'm lucky I caught them before the busy season. I heard from a local that they're usually booked solid & I completely understand why! read more

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I didn't care for my food this time. I have ordered cacio e pepe both times I have gone but I did not like it with the tagliatelle pasta. I believe they gave me tonnarelli last time, and that was a million times better. I also got the caprese and I didn't care for it. The tomatoes were very dark and mushy and weren't sliced, which I would've preferred. They were a different type than typical. The drinks were excellent and the service was even better. Right down to the sweet hostess who was trying to make sure we got a great spot that we felt comfortable in. Service was really excellent!!! The vibe was perfect and exactly what I was looking for on a wintery night. I ate here in the summer and was blown away by the food. I just didn't care for these little differences this time. read more

I love sant ambroeus. We buy pannetones from them every Christmas to send to friends an family. The staff are so well trained and poised. I've never dined in the back but i often go in for an espresso and they give me cookies. I tried the principessa today. It's very well done but not to my taste. The the whipped cream is just perfect, not too sweet and very fresh. the sponge is as good as sponge gets. Highly recommend, one of the best spots on the east end. the interior is elegant and well decorated. Arguably better than the ones in ny but i think i just prefer south hamptons climate. read more

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Our group of 5 had been seated, served coffee and then waited for about 45 min until we finally decided to leave. We were clearly obviated in favor of the security personnel (who ordered about 20 min after us) of 'important people'. I would have thought that everyone would have been treated respectfully and as an important customer, but that was clearly not the case. Very disappointing! We went to Sip and Soda, which was great! read more

Loved the outdoor seating with heater and blankets, it was a beautiful day but a little windy and this was perfect! The eggs Benedict with option for spinach instead of ham was delicious and I also enjoyed my cappuccino. Service was also excellent. read more

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We came at 6pm, dinning room was empty, we ask for a table and the no too friendly hostess told us we could sit outside or at the bar but not inside since we had no reservations. We ate at the bar, food was good although they must have new chef as the dish were not as beautiful as in the past; Especially the Cesar salad that used to be my favorite. During all that time the dinning room was more than half empty. After the meal I went to the hostess and told her that we could have been having a nice meal at a table instead of the bar and her answer was: " yes, you could have"... read more

We love the food and the ambiance. Fantastic!!! Also a fantastic Sunday brunch. Homemade everything. Transports you to Italy.

This place is so consistent it seems unfair to every other establishment that they even exist. A cafeteria for the gods with breakfast lunch and dinner followed by scooped gelato for the kids. Service is usually perfect, maybe a jacket no sweatpants (Pete) outside seating is nice all summer. read more

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Tl;dr extremely overpriced but a decent option for breakfast. This establishment has a quick serve cafe in the front and a sit down restaurant in the back. We were able to reserve a table for 9 for a large birthday party breakfast in the back with advanced notice which was appreciated. The prices of breakfast options were ridiculous. Half a grapefruit for $9.50? Fruit salad for $11? A tea bag for $8? Suck it up because it's the Hamptons I guess. My scrambled eggs with parmesan shavings and potato's was yummy, and my friends reported their fried eggs, egg Benedict, smoked salmon, and frittata meals were yummy as well. The coffee drinks were good, but the waitress mixed up my friend and I's drinks even after we double checked they were the correct one. This is the second time this has happened to me in the past month. Know what the drink should look like please! I wish I could have tried the pastries from the front cafe but we were too full at that point haha. Logistics: - indoor and outdoor seating - reservations recommended for large sit down parties - street parking and small lots nearby but plan to circle for a while at peak times - moderate amount of vegetarian options read more

Sant Ambroeus Southampton - CROSTINO MILANESE* - Italian Near Me - Southampton, New York

Came here with my family and a seven month old granddaughter. We sat outside. It was very nice. The night was comfortable. There was nothing wrong with the service other than it felt condescending. Which is not a great feeling. Food was uneven. I tried almost every dish. Some ok. Some real good. The lamb chops were some of the best i ever had. Prices are Hampton prices. It was good. Should have been better read more

Sant Ambroeus Southampton - Enjoying the GRILLED LAMB CHOPS - Italian Near Me - Southampton, New York

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We came for breakfast and loved the attentive service and cozy ambiance. The almond cornetto blew our minds, and the mushroom omelette was equally impressive. The coffee was delicious too! I would definitely come back. Lunch is great as well. I highly recommend the chicken and the Bolognese pasta. This is my go to spot while I am in East Hampton. I absolutely love it here! read more

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What a perfect restaurant. Great food and incredible service. A true gem. We had asparagus with chopped eggs and veal carpaccio with a whipped tuna For entrees with had roasted eggplant, mushroom risotto and tuna Tatar. Coffee, cookies and a piece of cake for desert. Was a great meal. read more

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I've been following this business for a while with a plan to visit and purchase their pastries if I ever go to East Coast. During recent trip to the Hamptons, I saw they have a store in Southampton. We took the opportunity to dine and buy their pastries. For the restaurant: really good and high quality Italian food. Ambiance is cozy and service is superb. We ordered 3 dishes: Fluke Carpacio with Watermelon - this is my first time eating sashimi with Watermelon. Never knew they meshes so well together Pasta - a bit on harder side but really good pasta and homemade sauce Branzino - I can only say "WOW" We also bought some cookies and Princess cake on their bakery. I would say "average" Overall, I would recommend the restaurant. For the bakery, you can try it for experience but I think they are just slightly better than average read more

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Pretentious (non) service destroys anything half decent about this place. The hostess had the personality of a shrub. And it didn't improve from there. The waiter immediately dismissed us as povos when we opted for tap water. We parked our 911 Turbo S around the corner but because we opted for tap water, we were pretty much disregarded. I only say that to make a point- shouldn't matter if someone can "afford" to eat there or if they saved up for a month to have a nice dinner. Shouldn't matter what you're wearing or what you order or don't order. Everyone should receive the same service. A couple the table over opted for the bottle of still and the waiter practically lived at their table. Anyway, said tap water was WARM and wasn't refilled until a different, more friendly, waiter refilled it WHEN WE GOT THE CHECK. So that was all my husband drank. A 6 ounce glass of tepid water. Bread was cold. Not warm, not even room temp. Cold. Was delicious- bet it was stellar with a little warmth to it. I got an Elba Spritz, one of their 3 zero proof drinks. It was very perfumey but I thought it was a pretty tasty mocktail. I got the linguine alle vongole. Perfect portion. Linguine was perfectly al dente. And no sand from the clams, which were miniscule. Like the size of a dime. But it was overall a good dish. Husband got the fettuccine bolognese. He liked it. I tasted it and thought it was very very sweet- Chef Boyardee sweet. But I'm glad he liked it along with his prison water and bread. Husband wanted to hit a bakery on the way home so only I got dessert- tiramisu. Fail. 1) it was warm. Grossly warm. 2) it was scooped out of whatever massive pan they make it in and dumped on a plate. 3) it was horrendously over soaked. It was one texture. 4) it was served with forks. This mess couldn't even hold its shape and it was served with forks. The two chocolate biscuit things shoved in the top were stale. I finished it out of respect for my husband for paying. But I was gagging and wished I had saved my calories for a doughnut. $122 before tip. Will not return. To any of the locations. If you need the restroom, you'll have to wait in the kitchen hallway in a line...for the one potty they have. read more

Quite honestly may have been the best food I've ever experienced. Everything was cooked to perfection. The service was first class. The ambiance was out of this world. read more

Beautiful and romantic outdoor seating in the ally. Food is delicious. Love the seafood risotto and the filet mignon ragu fusilli. read more

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My family and I were in town for a wedding and we decided to stop here while on a stroll in Southampton. I had got coffee from their UES once but wasn't impressed and wanted to see if this one was better. I had already had my coffee for the day, so was thinking more of a light lunch from their menu at the counter but then decided we were just going to order gelato. Flavors we tried were chocolate, Stracciatella, and coffee. Smallest size will set you back around $7. read more

Sant Ambroeus Southampton - Stracciatella - Italian Near Me - Southampton, New York

OVERTLY pretentious but not quite living up to that assertion. Breakfast reservation. 1st impressions, interior could use a refresh. Both counter area & dining room looked a bit dingy & bathroom was worn. Many items weren't available & breakfast menu is small. Out of croissants & many of the infamous cookies at 10:30am already. Ordered Apricot I Cornetti & Cioccolato, both had that delicate fragrance of a true Italian baked pastry & the unmistakable Valrhona chocolate. Washed down with cappuccino Viennese- cappuccino finished with whipped cream & cocoa powder- splendid! This felt special & worthy of a visit. Everything else extremely overpriced. Crostino Milanese- a light plate of scrambled eggs with shaved Parmesan & dressed greens. I enjoyed it, but it didn't challenge any breakfast norms. It's a $21 plate of scrambled eggs with no meat that will leave you hungry. Add an additional $10 if u want a glass of juice. Ridiculous! Especially given our coffees showed up one at a time, as did our pastry. So one of us was eating alone or waiting for the other to get served to eat together. Uhhh... over $100 a couple for breakfast yet dirty bathrooms, mismatched service, & a half empty pastry counter. read more

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Partner have to be overly partial to this place. I think it's the best. That's my favorite of any of their restaurants. Southampton had a great experience perfect every time. Worth the $$$ totally it great service too! read more

Great food, everything was fresh and flavorful. Keep in mind portions of appetizers are on the small side. We had fried calamari-very tasty, tartar was excellent as well. Service is very attentive. Sat outside -love it, you can enjoy the weather and ppl watch . read more

Attentive service. Come for the avocado toast and French toast. Get the freshly squeezed OJ, skip the coffee.

Highly recommend this as a reliable bakery cafe... have not taken time to sit down and enjoy, but have been able to pick up a baguette, some delicious croissants, and a few ridiculous priced cakes. Hahaha. When in the Hampton's ... say thank you for showing up, being here and doing all this baking and cooking. read more

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

Unfortunately this place was not very good. The restaurant is tucked in the back of the bakery at the Southampton and we waited about 15 mins to be seated. We liked the intimate vibe but the food was not great. The chicken Paillard was the best. We also had the beef carpaccio and the linguine cacio e pepe. Bland and small portions for the price. Love their baked goods though! read more

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We had a party of seven in the alley. The setting, the service and the food was excellent. This is pricey in comparison to some other restaurants, but if you enjoy attentive service and flavorful delicious food in a cool setting it is worth it! read more

I was Very disappointed with dinner. The bread was stale and cold. The burger was so dry, bun super dry and without any flavor. We also ordered the Shrimp risotto special. We asked for salt bc it had no flavor and tasteless. The shrimp had a very fishy taste which means it was not fresh. We had the chocolate mouse cake for desert. The desert was stale and tasted like the inside of a refrigerator. This is unacceptable for the prices! do better! read more

Luis was the man. My friends and I came in for coffee and avocado toast. Orders were correct and of quality. One order was late and they were extremely apologetic and made up for it by comping it. Would return in a heartbeat. Thank you for making it such a great experience Luis! read more

The food is fabulous. But, be warned it is Very expensive. The service is nice and the place is nice too.

Only had the opportunity of their cafe experiences as of date, European inspired espresso bar experiences and a gift to the multiple locations (NY, various locations... and Palm Beach) in the states. The petit fours are decadent, but on a particularly balmy day, you can't go wrong with any of the fresh gelato flavors either. It's really not expensive either. read more

Very good food and right in central Southampton village. The clientele is very, uh, interesting. Average age has to be sixty years old and it seems to be a prerequisite to have had plastic surgery done to get in the building (this applies to both the women and the men). Some of the wealthy older gentlemen looked like they were wearing Halloween masks of younger men! But we had a great time enjoying the food and watching the scene. read more

Who would have thought that a cappuccino and a pastry could be so pricey? But , look, we're on Main st of Southampton where money is not an issue and where you can tell everyone that you just spent $20 on a coffee and pastry. And you might have been sitting next to Martha Stewart's best friend.! read more

Obsession is an understatement. While this place is definitely pricey, you 1000% get what you pay for. Fresh ingredients. Perfect flavors. Temperature on all food is immaculate (ie: soup was hot, salads were cold and refreshing). Weird flex but honestly youve got to try their soup of the day. Its always to die for. Even if they sound weird. For example, I typically dont like asparagus or celery but I've had both their aspargus soup and their celery root soups and was OBSESSED with each. Like couldve licked the bowl clean. Truly a staple in southampton and a restaurant I'll always come back to time and time again, knowing I'll leave super satisfied and happy. read more

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I stopped by while visiting for the summer and was excited to check it out, but the experience didn't feel welcoming. We noticed a few looks from the staff that felt a bit dismissive, which gave us the impression that how you're dressed--or who you are--might influence how you're treated. It made us uncomfortable enough that we decided to go elsewhere. read more

Really cute breakfast spot. The service was excellent. This location is much nicer than the Sant Ambroeus in Manhattan.

Visited St. Ambrose in Southampton on a quiet February afternoon with my sister and our kids. We bought a $24 glass of wine and ice creams, only to be told we were 'too loud'--even though there were no other customers in the front of the restaurant. It wasn't peak time, and we weren't disruptive, just enjoying a casual stop. If they're that strict about 'atmosphere,' maybe they should make it clear that families aren't welcome. Won't be back, they were disgustingly rude. read more

Food and service were well done, but it's way overpriced especially without a signature dish. Appetizers, which range from $25-$30, and entrees, which average $40-$50 for pastas and veal chops, aren't even to die for. It's good, but is it worth it when I can get hand-pulled biang biang or cold skin noodles from Xi'an Foods for $7.50 that wows you way more in terms of taste and authenticity? If there was something special to warrant the price tag, I'd be happy to pay for every bite that I savor. Another draw back is outdoor dining in an alley requires you to walk out and into the back of the restaurant instead of having the seating near the entrance of the restaurant. Perhaps, their current set up is more shielded for privacy. read more

A must when in Southampton! Especially enjoyed dining al fresco! Charming; beautiful ambiance. Bon Appetito! read more

The wait for dining in (inside and in the alleyway) was too long so regrettably went elsewhere for lunch. Returned to get a box of cookies and tart. Pricey but amazingly good and not too sweet. Highly recommend their baked goods. 5* Food & Price Cookies most are a variation of butter cookies and found them absolutely delicious, crispy while delicate and on the small side. Prices aren't listed per cookie but pay @$32/pound. Got 10 of 10 kinds for a total of 100 little cookies which all fit into a box. It was just under 2lbs so $63.66. 5* Plum Tart tasted so freshly baked with an Excellent tang of baked plums in a crispy tart shell. $50. 5* Cookbook recently published in 2020, it has the recipes of a few of the cookies bought today. Great pictures and explanations. Charming. $45 5* Gelato 2 scoops of chocolate. Very good flavor but texture was quite soft and wondered if the refrigeration case was not cold enough. $5.50. 4* Service No issues. Quick courteous service. 5* Located -on the SE corner of Main St & Wall St In the heart of Main St in Southampton -1 block north of First Presbyterian Church (350 years old site) -1 block south of a tiny silversmith building from 1726 that is now a jewelry store read more

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