Very cozy spot and a good place to have a little dinner alone after walking and shopping all day. I had the salad with artichokes, arugula, tomato and parmesan (very fresh and tasty). The focacia however was a little stale and not the best. I then had the spaghetti vongole and it was creamy, spicy (with the pepper). It was delicious. I topped it off with a glass of red wine. Didnt have the appetite for dessert as portions are generous. Service was very friendly and attentive read more

Good food, good location, good service, good coffee and my favorite avocado toast-the best!

This place was incredible! Some of the best food I think I've ever had. They use all fresh ingredients and their desserts are to die for. You really can't go wrong with anything on their menu! read more

Exhausted from a long walk around both of the major museums on the Upper East Side, we stumbled into this coffee shop desperate for something sweet. And we were not disappointed! It is very high end but the front coffee shop is cozy. We had warm coffee cocktails and a profiterole. But this was no ordinary profiterole! It was exceptional!! I'm sure the dinner here would be an experience. read more

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

At first, everything was fine. We ordered, and received our salads. They were delicious. And then we waited. Finally, after about 15 min, we asked about our entrees. And we found out that they hadn't placed the order. Once we did get our entrees, we asked about the side that one of us had ordered. Once again, the order hadn't been placed. We had waited so long for our entrees that neither one of us could finish them. THEN they showed up with the side! We refused it, and asked for the check. They did remove the charge for the side. As "compensation", we got a small package of cookies. While the food was good, the service was not. There seemed to be some diners who the waitstaff were very familiar with, who received the lions share of attention from the waiters. The 'pink shirts' - the support staff- were great! They were very attentive, bringing us water, offering more bread, clearing quickly, and basically were everything the waiters were not. They are the reason I am giving 3 stars. read more

A very short experience! On Sunday December 2nd 2018, we walked in for brunch at ~ 12:30. My wife called up in advance and she was told that no reservations needed before 3:30 pm for a party of 2 and that we are welcome to walk in. When we arrived, we were met with a pompous manager who said that the place is booked until 3:30. We explained that we called in advance and he simply answered in a defensive tone by saying " I don't believe you, I trained my staff well". We were shocked at the manager demeanor and left the establishment never to go back! The place and food look nice but the manager and owners need to re-learn the ABC of hospitality and that courtesy and human interaction are an essential part of the dinning experience! read more

Whenever a place is being attached to a story, it must have a lot to tell. The Italian place is named after the patron saint of Milan, in its local dialect. Though Ambrogio was appointed the bishop due to his popularity, he himself did not quite enjoy that fact while running the city for a fairly long period of time. Today, drinking espresso inside the restaurant was more like connecting to him in a spiritual way, that indeed allowed me to enjoy a glance of history. Such a nice experience! Apparently Sant has many locations in the city, including the ones in soho and west village. If you happen to be at any one of those locations, make sure you stop by and enjoy a bite, or at least a sip. Everything felt completely unique here, in a better way. read more

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We were looking for a place to have dinner and saw this place with cozy outdoor dining facilities. I was reluctant to come at first because it seemed to be famous for its brunch and I was not interested in brunch then. But I was pleasantly surprised - the dinner there was excellent! Every single dish was highly satisfactory, nothing was too greasy or salty. I especially love their cauliflower soup! Service was excellent too. Will come back again if I ever pass by! read more

I do love this place. Bougie as all get out, but when the mood strikes, I'm glad it's there. All the little design touches -- especially the perfect peachy-pink and gold logo that looks straight out of Le Petit Prince--put me in a good mood. I like everything on the menu, and especially the little cookies to pair with espresso. read more

Cute little place with really great coffee and coffee drinks. I'm sure the breakfast pastries are delicious but we just needed the caffeine boost so stuck with drinks. The space is divided into two areas. The front is nice and bright, next to the front windows and serving as a perfect place to peoplewatch. Lots of UES characters and their dogs. In any case, the prices here shocked me at first. The only regular coffee they had was $7. However I was desperate and got it anyways. My friend got their specialty coffee drink with chocolate. His was delicious with cocoa powder on top. My coffee was indeed a pot of coffee. It didn't look that big but filled my coffee cup 4 times! I figured that the coffee was on par with other places. Coffee is freshly roasted and delicious. Just what I needed! We sat at one of the small tables in the front. The back section was larger and away from the take out area but didn't have windows. We started chatting with a very nice lady from Paris who was having coffee and a pastry there. It was all very New York. I really did like this place and the ambience. read more

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Desert only for now! I had a quiet lovely experience at Sant Ambroeus.. after dinner, my brother asked me if I was into Gelato or cakes.. I thought it wasn't question at all.. hell ya! I do carry sweet teeth! we sat by big windows near the front door.. the light was dark and music was soft.. our neighbor was digging her two desserts.. looked like something chocolate moose or brownie.. whatsoever.. it was fascinating! our waiter who has perfect Italian accent recommended trying all kinds of Gelato.. but, I couldn't.. girls need to watch out their belly.. excuse us.. I really loved Vanilla, and Pistachio.. it's HEAVEN! if I was in date.. I could fall in love with someone.. oh! I saw Brooke Shields!! she was amazingly charming like me.. ooops, forget about the last comment.. =P saving 1 star for next visit.. me still needs to try other stuff here.. read more

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East side vs. West side! I love Levain on the Upper West side. I even wrote a rap song and sung it to the staff. In return, they have given me fresh, warmed out of the oven chocolate cookies. Each cookie is $4 bucks and I feel it's worth every nickel. Great! Now for the East side. Represent! The east side of Manhattan is a different animal. I don't frequent this area too much. We have family over here but I really don't like them at all. (Just kidding Robert!) In this corner, to the east, wearing the gold colored trunks is Sant Ambroeus! Sant Ambroeus makes a flourless, walnut chocolate cookie that is simply outstanding. Are they fresh off the rack like Levain? Nope but they are served in a Payard like setting where you can sit and enjoy a dessert and a latte. Uh-oh, Levain is on the ropes! Doesn't Sant Ambroeus also sell not only desserts but gelato and fresh croissants? OMG! Levain is down with a left to the body! One Two Three.. Does Sant Ambroeus have a song that was written by Billy Salts? Levain is up and ready for Round two! read more

A excellent lunch. The food, staff, and location was excellent. Also the pastries were amazing. I highly recommend the princapesa cake.

OK so it seems a little snobby in here but seriously they really do serve the best cappuccinos this side of milano! Their mini tea sandwiches are also the BEST in the city and a package of cookies wrapped in their dainty and adorable pink paper makes quite the impression! Sant Ambroeuse TI AMO!! read more

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

My boyfriend brought me here for Valentine's Day and I was very pleased with the experience. The restaurant was set up beautifully with rose petals and candles on the table. The staff was so kind, polite, and accommodating all night. We both were both pleased with our pasta dishes we ordered for dinner and the desserts were delicious as well! I ordered the chocolate mousse heart with a raspberry outside and he had the chocolate mousse cake. It was definitely a pricey evening, but it was well worth it. read more

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I've had better cooked eggs and potatoes at local diner, plus there Hugh difference in pricing. Coffee was so so, Possibly someone forgot to change the filter. In any case if you want good breakfast with coffee go to your local diner in nyc read more

AWFUL!!! The service was HORRENDOUS & the food was ALMOST worse. The hostess refused to seat my party of two at a specific table because apparently that seating was only for a party of 4; however, 10 minutes into our meal she seated a party of 2 right in front of us. It was incredibly rude and disrespectful! The bathrooms were FILTHY! Especially given the corona virus + the obscene overpriced crappy food - you would think the bathroom would at least be cleaned but NO there was urine ALL over the toilet seat and the sink was full of dust and dirt. DISGUSTING. Although the small restaurant was FULL of waiters, it took 15 minutes for one of them to finally bring me a straw. I had to ask 3 different waiters. DO NOT EAT AT THIS RESTAURANT! If I could give it a negative 5 stars, I would. Horrible from beginning to end. NEVER AGAIN! read more

This place has a cute European vibe to it which I like. It has indoor tables which you can stand at and outdoor patio tables for sitting. Good selection of coffee and pastries as well. read more

Small place where people come to wine, dine, and eat yummy dessert. I prefer to just go for the yummy dessert. The Saint Honore (white sponge cake with vanilla mousse) looked almost unimpressive, but tasted light and creamy. We also got the pear gelato with liquor (they did a good job in "pearing" those. I hate myself for saying that). Each was $9.50. I would recommend 2 people get 2 to share, after they have gone somewhere else for less expensive pastas. Service here was slow. I could tell that those wine drinkers there played it cool and didn't make it a big deal in front of their dates. read more

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This review is written based on a dessert take-out, not dining at the establishment. I have to start off by saying that the service was impeccable! I was so impressed with it and how delicious everything was, that I have asked my husband to make us a reservation at Sant Embroeus on St. Valentine's day. We were in and out of the place in under 5 minutes. Everything was packaged nicely and travelled across Manhattan well. I could tell that they put some serious thought into it. Now onto the desserts - they were all mouthwatering... Nocciola - I could eat 10 of these! Hazelnut butter cream & salted almonds - need I say more? Millesfoglie - imagine a better version of the traditional éclairs. Crostata di Mele - apple tart with an awesome shortbread crust. Profiterol - sponge cake that tastes like espresso, chocolate and pistachio. Sfogliatina di Frutta di Stagione - an ordinary fruit tart that happened to be very delicious. We paid under $45 for 5 delightful desserts. I definitely recommend stopping by Sant Embroeus for dessert or taking some of it home with you. I will surely be back for more. read more

Sant Ambroeus Madison - Nocciola, Millesfoglie, Crostata di Mele, Profiterol, Sfogliatina di Frutta di Stagione - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

It's about 8:00am and I am giving Niki a kiss goodbye. She kneels down to give our young Finnegan (Cavalier King Charles Spaniel) a little pat and off to work she goes. Finnegan and I turn westward and begin our morning walk. We make a right on Madison and head toward the Whitney Museum where we meet up with my friend Grahame and his dogs. Together with our small group of dogs we make our way across 5th Avenue and into Central Park. Our dogs happily go off leash once safely inside the park which is permitted until about 9am. After a long walk and enough time for our dogs to have enjoyed their play time Grahame asks if I want a coffee, which always means a visit to Sant Ambroeus. We make our way to Madison between 77th and 78th where one of us sits on the bench holding the dogs while the other runs in for coffees and pastries. This time I go in while Grahame hold the dogs. I am always greeted with a smile and a delightful Buongiorno!! I order our macchiatos, pastries , and have them throw in a butter cook for Finnegan. I pay the bill while everything is quickly but professionally prepared. I head out with the goods to relieve Grahame of doggie duty while presenting him with his coffee and pastry. The coffee is exceptional and very reminiscent of the coffee I drink everyday while in Rome or Paris. The croissants are spectacular, soft, flaky and buttery with just enough apricot jam to satisfy any sweet tooth. Finnegan loves his butter cookie, of course, and quickly gobbles it up. I have had lunch and dinner here many times, it's a beautiful restaurant and every experiance was excellent but it is this time in the morning which I enjoy the most. read more

Excellent menus, service, decor & ambiance. The Carbonara is the best I've ever had, the portion is big enough for two meals for me. The bread was soft, fresh and delicious. The hostess was very friendly and hospitable. The server, Milan, was very helpful with the menu. All in all the staff seems to have a great energy and all work happily as a team; it was nice to see. Love all the snazzy outfits. I hope you're all doing well after the pandemic, and thank you so much for working so hard throughout it. read more

Totally forgot about the name of this place until I stepped into it again (1 year later haha)! This has got to be one of my favorite gelato places - fairly authentic to the italian taste of gelato. Flavors are exceptionally accurate and fully capture whatever flavor (whether mango, blood orange, chocolate, coffee, pistachio, hazelnut, etc). Usually mango is my favorite flavor, but I came from a full 3-course lunch and had two fruit-based desserts, so I was looking for a creamier flavor. This time I went for two scoops of coffee (think: espresso flavor WITHOUT the bitterness). For a person who hates bitter coffee, Sant Ambroeus definitely showed its skill in bringing a coffee-like flavor in a yummy dessert-tasting way. If you're in the UES, don't miss stopping by :) read more

Fantastic venue. Great staff and food Will go back. The best for brunch. They don't rush you.

Divine!!!! Steven and I went here for brunch for our day date and loved it. I got the eggs benedict with spinach (eggs Florentine) and he got the two eggs sunny-side up meal. The potatoes were the best, so good and not soggy or over cooked with a touch of garlic. The hollandaise sauce was whipped, which was a lighter, different spin. We'll be back....!! read more

Always pleased with my experience at SA. Authentic Italian in NYC or the Hamptons with an upscale elegant atmosphere is perfect for any occasion. Service is quick and the food is to die for. The meduina and the prosciutto mozz mini sandwiches are some of my favorites. Your wallet won't be happy when you leave, but your stomach sure will be. Must try on the UES read more

Had a lovley evening at San Ambroeus, the food was good, and the Bellinis are to die for. The staff was very attentive, we celebrated my daughters birthday and the waiter sang for her and she got a cake with a happy birthday sign on it. read more

I had a terrible time experience. I work in the area. I walked in for lunch and was told that I would be seated shortly. Two White ladies walked in after me and were seated before me. I had to remind the host that I had been waiting. They led me to my seat and provided no menu for 10min. Two White ladies seated after me were provided menus first and their order was taken first, minutes after they sat down. I was left at the table with no service. I finally got up and left. I think they are racist. read more

Amazing gelato! Especially the amaretto flavor. And chocolate. And everything. Such a cute little place and the food looks great too! Great little spot in ah area with relatively few. read more

Not sure if I did write the second review of my second visit here, last minute I've decided to try the breakfast here and yes it was great pancakes and of course would come back to get it again in my next visit to NYC, I prefer plain pancakes with powder sugar so that I can compare it to other pancakes and yes the win. read more

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

They have several vegan entries that can be low fat and delicious. Their soups are not happily not too salty. Only wish they had more vegan selections. read more

It's all about the cappuccinos. The best and most consistent I have had outside of italy.

Everything was overpriced for the quality of food that you received. I could've gotten the same meal at a diner for $12, rather than $35 without tip. Cold brew was good tho! They have these really cool vintage jam jars. Take if you want your money's worth. read more

Sant Ambroeus Madison - Vintage jam jars y2k aesthetic - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

The food was delicious! The lamb is soft and flavorful! The staff is knowledgeable about the menu and helped me pick my entrée! I enjoyed it

Can't really find anything positive about the place. Overcrowded, noisy, waiters not really attentive, the dessert (we only came for the dessert) is mediocre... so are the drinks... read more

Mrs. Paoli (RIP) has a son who is rude to customers sometimes but besides that the service is great and the food is great. Consistently good overall. read more

Service was great and the food was delicious. We had bagel and lox for brunch and an omelette. It was all very fresh. I have recommended this restaurant to friends and they loved it. A bit pricy though. read more

Ordered the shrimp and pea ravioli with pink sauce as per the waitress' recommendation and I was thoroughly impressed. The quality was there and I enjoyed every bite. Cocktails and dessert were okay. For the steep price I expected better. As others have said, the vibe is upscale and most of the diners seem like the old-money type, but the service is friendly so don't let that stop you. read more

Beautiful cafe with amazing desserts and hot drinks! Great customer service. The chocolate tasted so sweet and perfect not too heavy. I love the atmosphere and vibe here I highly recommend read more

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This review is exclusively about the gelato. A mark of a fabulous gelateria is one that woos you to eat gelato even though it is below 40 deg F outside. Sant Ambroeus is certainly one such establishment. Hands down, it was the most fantastic gelato I'd ever had: creamy, velvety smooth, rich in flavor, and just-right-sweet. My boyfriend and I had the pistachio, which was fantastic. I also browsed the beautiful chocolates, cakes, and other tea cookies... which earned 5 stars for presentation alone. Minus 1 Yelp Star because there was no indoors seating for gelato to go. Also, we went on a Sunday afternoon and it was quite crowded with people having afternoon tea - which signifies good business, but little elbow space at the counter. read more