Sant Ambroeus West Village
11 expert reviews
“One of the Upper East Sideâs most lingered-in cafés.”
– Gayot
Travel + Leisure
"Inspired by the eponymous Milanese café established in the 1930’s, Sant Ambroeus serves authentic Italian fare for breakfast, lunch, and dinner."
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Travel + Leisure
"Rich, warm colors reflect in the crystal chandeliers hanging over the wood-paneled banquette—but first, take a long look at the dizzying array of gelato and pastries on display."
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Zagat
4.4
""Sophisticated" sorts are drawn to these "Milano-in-NY" cafes where "chichi" Italian nibbles are served in a "civilized" milieu."
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BlackBook
"Always buzzing upscale restaurant, café, pasticceria, trattoria, does a bit of everything. Spawned from the 1936 Milanese original."
New York Magazine
"The traditional Sant Ambroeus gelatos are still intact, and so are the trays of sugar cookies, fruit tarts, and domed chocolate cakes, arrayed in colorful rows like a collection of Easter hats."
Time Out
"Classic Northern Italian dishes fans have grown to love, like a tender breaded veal piccata, a sprightly shaved-fennel and crab salad, and spaghetti topped with hearty bolognese."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"With five New York locations—Soho, West Village, Upper East Side (Park and Madison Aves.), and Southampton—this Milanese restaurant is easy to access when you’re craving fine Italian food. "
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New York Times
"Everything looks good at Sant Ambroeus: the waiters in their pink shirts and black pants, the pastries in the gleaming cases, the terrazzo floor, the mosaic on the wall."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Behind a demure facade lies this dressy Milanese bistro and cafe that oozes old-world charm."
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Time Out
"Each of our restaurants remains authentic to our Milanese origins, and we continue to serve our culturally inspired delectables in a casual yet elegant environment."
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