"Everything looks good at Sant Ambroeus" Marian Burros, New York Times
(212) 604-9254
259 W 4th St
(Between Charles Street and Perry Street)
New York,
NY
10014
40.735308
-74.003273
Neighborhoods: Downtown, West Village
What People Are Saying About Sant Ambroeus
The Owner
Sant Ambroeus
Owner
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…
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene – This restaurant does multiple duty as a cafe, dessert bar, brunch place and fine-dining spot. Coral and rust colors give an air of luxury to the smallish, extensively windowed room. It's unmistakably upscale, with past and present branches in the Hamptons and the Upper East Side. – – The Food – Sant Ambroeus' kitchen pays close attention to ingredients and methods, resulting in delicate, often exquisite Italian meals. A caprese salad's mozzarella is silky, not mushy, and its olive oil resounds with pepper and fruit. Pappardelle layered with smoky speck and…
03/29/09
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?
01/31/08
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.
07/22/07
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
The Details on Sant Ambroeus
What to Drink:
Sant Ambroeus offers a decent selection of wines from California and Italy by the bottle, as well as half a dozen or so by-the-glass options at around $10 each. The selection of dessert wines and cordials partners nicely with the host of sweets on offer.
Category:
Restaurants, Bakeries, Catering, Dessert Shops, Sandwich Shops
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Family-Friendly Dining, Brunch, Lunch Spot
Cuisine:
Message from Sant Ambroeus
- Stylish Surroundings
- Artfully Presented Food
- Catering for All Occasions
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.
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