Elegant Italian eatery serving refined dishes, gelati & espresso


























"If I'm feeling extra festive, I visit the Southampton outpost of Sant Ambroeus for pastries and gelato." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the founder of the travel site justpacked.com. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

"A buzzy outpost with a lovely patio that reliably draws weekend crowds, this is our polished pick for coffee, pastry, and people-watching." - Jessica Chapel, Emily Adler

"The newest addition to this institution, with locations in New York and Palm Beach, has all the much-loved favorites include lentil salad, lobster paccheri, veal Milanese, and oven roasted branzino. The burger is also outstanding: Angus short rib and veal on a brioche bun. Don’t skip the famed pastries and coffee." - Beth Landman


"Sant Ambroeus quietly opened an East Hampton restaurant in November, making this summer its high-season debut. Just like its Southampton sister location, expect it to be a place where you can see and be seen—while having an excellent bowl of spaghetti pomodoro in the process." - Elise Taylor

"I read that Sant Ambroeus will take over the former Babette’s space from owner Barbara “Babette” Layton; Gherardo Guarducci, co-owner of the popular Italian restaurant in Southampton, said he plans to lightly refurbish the dining room, do a bigger overhaul of the kitchen, and have the new space ready by Memorial Day, calling it “one legacy taking over another legacy.”" - Luke Fortney