Sant Ambroeus
“Five stars for Sant Ambroeus in Soho – they had it all, the service, the ambiance, and most importantly, the food!”
“Had the tri colored omelette and lemon ricotta pancakes.”
“Definitely recommended for a fancy breakfast/meal type place that isn't too over the top!”
Sant Ambroeus
Takes Reservations: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$$$ Price range $31-60
8 reviews
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Came here for Restaurant Week Summer 2016 and I have to say, the dining experience was very underwhelming. First off, the interior decor is confusing. Interior decor gives off a casual, rustic feeling, but they have these bright orange sofas (I don't even know what to call them) that have minimal cushioning and aren't very comfortable and I feel don't really fit well with the rest of the decor. The orange furniture would probably be a better fit at a lounge or club.
While reading over the menu offerings, my friend noticed that one of the waiters was like staring her down. He was standing off to the side but the direction he was looking at, she was the only person there..loll And he had this penetrating stare. That was just my observation, but it definitely made things a bit awkward..LOLL For apps, I had the burrata and my friend ordered the lentil salad. For entrees, I had the Tagliatelle Bolognese and my friend had the Spaghetti and spicy jalapeno tomato sauce. And for desserts, we had the tiramisu and the fruit tart.
My burrata was good. Creamy, deliciousness. But it was served with asparagus and shaved truffles..which I thought wasn't a good combination. It was quite bland and tasteless overall, and I would've liked some bread and pesto to accompany the burrata, but unfortunately, this time it wasn't the case. My friend's lentil salad was bland. I thought there wasn't enough dressing.
I thought both our entrees were quite boring. I did like the veal ragu that came with my tagliatelle, but I would've liked some shredded cheese on top like some fresh parmesan or mozzarella. My friend's spaghetti was very simple. Just basic spaghetti and sweet and spicy tomato sauce. Boohoo. I could make that at home.
Our desserts were definitely the highlight of the meal. Tiramisu was without a doubt, made from scratch! Tiramisu is a classic and it is and will forever be my #1 choice for dessert. My friend's fruit tart had great presentation. It was very pretty to look at with fresh fruits layered on top of the sugar dough tartlet. The Chantilly cream inside was creamy and very tasty!
But how amazing the desserts were..the apps and entrees were dismal. I would not come back here again. There's many other better options for Italian cuisine in NYC.
Stopped through for a late lunch as a first timer, and was pleasantly surprised with the service, food taste and presentation.
My boyfriend and I ordered each a glass of the organic chardonnay, along with the caprese. Excellent olive oil. We shared a pasta dish with garlic and olive oil, along with salon and brussel sprouts.
Would return if I was in the area.
Me and 3 other friends walked by and decided to get coffee and hot chocolate. We sat outside and had a good time. The service was good and the drinks were better. I highly recommend the hot chocolate. It's awesome. Two of my friends are female so they would know chocolate better than me. Oh the pumpkin cheesecake hit the spot. Definitely a pleasant addition to hot chocolate. I would go back there just for that.
Had a way overdue Sunday brunch with my best friend and wasn't disappointed. Cocktails and a solid meal with truly gracious and attentive service. We were lucky enough to have seats outside in the fabulous weather. Would certainly come back for more!
Honestly, I first had brunch here because I didn't want to deal with the wait at Jack's Wife Freda, but quickly became a repeat customer. It's pretty much the cutest ambiance you could ask for, especially on a nice day when you can have an outdoor table and people watch on Lafayette. I love their menus, napkins, oatmeal holders, everything… to me it feels like a cafe that would be in a Wes Anderson film (inside not as much, but it's still cute).
The service is also really classy and nice. I can't quite explain it, the servers seemed to behave as if they were in an upscale white tablecloth restaurant for a fancy dinner rather than a casual brunch for a couple of people who hadn't showered yet. They weren't perfect, but always corrected any small mistake quickly and efficiently.
The food is expensive, even by NYC brunch standards. To me it reminded me of European portions and prices, which isn't necessarily a bad thing… you may not get buckets of food, but do you really need buckets? The lemon ricotta pancakes were so gorgeous, but a bit dry, and the aforementioned oatmeal was just fine even though I would have appreciated some more nuts and other toppings (the berries were beautiful, though). The tricolore omelet, on the other hand, was perfect. My least favorite item was the truffled croissant sandwich. I'm a truffle fanatic but it was too flavorful even for me. It's like someone dumped half a bottle of truffle oil in there. Would not recommend that.
It's a great place even just for a cup of coffee. It's the kind of place that makes you slow down and enjoy the day a bit… something all of us could use a bit more of in NYC!
We visited their coffee shop a few months ago and were delighted to find their restaurant in SOHO where we stopped in for lunch. The food was very good, the staff were excellent.
I've heard good things about Sant Ambroeus and coincidentally it just so happens that they are participating in Restaurant Week! My friend and I were looking for a place to have lunch and conveniently, Sant Ambroeus was right nearby in Soho. We decided to sit outside but later on we realized it was a bad decision because it was way too hot! But I would recommend sitting outdoors if it's breezy and shady.
The menu was fantastic and this is what we had:
Starter: Salmon Tartare & Caprese
Main: Tagliatelle Bolognese & Orecchiette Pomodoro
Dessert: Sant Ambroeus Cake & Lemon Cheesecake
The quality of the food was as we expected! Not disappointed at all. I loved the salmon tartare. Very flavorful. One of the staff came over to inform us that they were having a problem with the fridge and had no buffalo mozzerella for the Caprese. Instead she asked if we were okay with Burrata. It was definitely different, but still tasted good paired together. The pasta dishes were good, but not phenomenal. Although, the Orecchiette was not hot. Now, for the dessert… These were our favorites! The chocolate mousse cake was not overly sweet and it hit the spot. There were crunchy chocolate bits inside! The lemon cheesecake was my favorite! Tangy and cheesy, love everything about it!
The service was perfect, nothing to complain about. The waiters were very attentive and super nice. But, the food a little too long to come out.
I went to get drinks and a late dinner with my friend on a Wednesday night. We sat at the bar, and it was easy to get a spot. There were definitely people there, but it wasn't crazy busy. I liked the ambiance at the bar, although I wish the bartender had been a bit more attentive.
Verdi cocktail – I really liked this cocktail. The most prominent flavors were the St. Germaine and the pear, which worked really well together.
Gnochetti – This was delicious. When it came out, I was surprised that the pasta looked like it was in a red sauce, but it was really balsamic. The combo of the vinegar and the speck was great. I definitely recommend this dish.
I had a great time here and would absolutely go back.