Sant Ambroeus West Village

Not a fan of this location. It feels extremely dated as if it was designed in the early 2000s (and it probably was). Light fixtures, countertops, and the wood are all straight out from that time period. Additionally, although I'm usually a fan of yellow lighting, I actually much prefer the dim lighting and contemporary design used at the Lafayette location. The food is great as always. However, I have now been to 6 Sant Ambroeus locations and I have to say this is my least favorite. The Lafayette location seems to be the best.

It’s a perfect spot for breakfast. If the weather cooperates, it’s ideal to sit on the sidewalk, enjoy a coffee, and soak in the calm of the neighborhood. The French toast and avocado toast are my favorites! The staff is very warm and welcoming. It’s also an excellent option for dinner: the portions are generous, and they have an extensive wine list.

My sister and I came here to celebrate the morning of her birthday over breakfast. We were greeted by a welcoming and warm host, who immediately sat us in a table of our picking (we were the first guests of the day, I believe). It's a lovely and quaint restaurant, with very comfortable seating. We shared a pot of rich brewed coffee, enjoying every sip. We ordered the American Toast and Avocado Toast - I know, sounds basic, but it is incredibly delicious. You can tell it's a quality restaurant - the eggs are organic and decent-sized, the bacon perfectly crispy, and avocado so fresh, it's giving California a run for it's money! We had a chocolate cornetto on the side and it was very tasty. Then, my sister was surprised with the most delectable cake we have ever had, a Principessa, with a candle in it to celebrate her. It was so thoughtful of the manager to bring it over, it truly made our day. All in all, a lovely restaurant. The servers were so kind and attentive, providing such a welcoming and comfortable experience. I look forward to our next visit.

I’ve dreamed of coming here and sitting in the center booth with my closest girlies since I moved to the neighborhood and gosh the experience was over the moon. We walked into the restaurant and was greeted with coat check, sat at the center table (even though our group was quite small comparatively), a server came over and offered a variety of different fresh breads, food was absolutely delicious, servers happily waited on us for close to THREE hours - we couldn’t believe they were so warm, friendly and never once dropped a hint that they wanted to seat another group, and to top it off, they brought out a surprise birthday cake and berries. I’ve been here a few times and thought it felt maybe a little pretentious, but today completely changed my view - top brunch spot in the city 💖

Outstanding experience. Very professional on accommodation, great wine suggestion from Angel on the Sebastiano , tasty food and unforgettable service made it one of the best dinning experiences. Thank you for the great Hospitality Bojan 👏.

Lovely atmosphere here includes white table cloths, fresh flowers, soft music ( often French or bossa nova ) and interesting paintings. The service is consistently excellent! Excellent. The food is mostly good. Artichoke parmesan salad, grilled salmon. Some dishes are just okay. I’ll keep coming back.

Delicious and wonderful service. The restaurant is so much more charming and quint in person than it is in pictures. Tables are very close together but I wasn’t even able to hear the conversations going on around me. The Paccheri Rosa is amazing. Also, it does not pertain to me, but Gluten Free pasta is available!

Quick visit to NYC with my wife, red eye flight, hit the city running... Needed a quick nibble, love the Madison location, but we were in the West Village. Ordered, sat down, took in the city, and enjoyed simple French sandwiches. Chicken Salad, Saucisson, and Prosciutto, don't forget the lovely Cappuccino (it was before noon..). The only thing missing was the chocolate-covered gooseberries, but those are seasonal! It's a lovely cafe/restaurant and I'm never disappointed. I've had a great breakfast there as well, oh, and the Espresso Bar on Madison, you could be anywhere in Europe!

Came here for my sister's 30th birthday and had a lovely evening. Came in for an 8 o'clock reservation for three. When we gave our name the host said, two right? We corrected her and said three and she hesitated for a second but was able to seat us no problem. I don't know what it was about the menus but I just loved them, the salmon pink is a total move. They had an extensive wine by the bottle menu as well as a large cocktail menu. This place is quite pricey. The appetizers were all around $30 or more. I had to remind myself I was in the West Village but the service lacked a bit, luckily, I believe it was the manager took over for our original sever and he made up for the extremely slow service to begin with. We sat for about 20 minutes before a drink order was taken, then it took quite a while to order our food. Once our food order was in, the rest of the evening went smoothly. A woman came around with bread service, the options were sourdough, multigrain and sunflower. I had never had sunflower bread before, highly recommend it was great. The other two options just average. We definitely needed more olive oil on the table for the three of us. We ordered the prosciutto appetizer with burrata, super expensive, I did not have any but it seemed to be enjoyed by the rest of the group. For entrees, I ordered the eggplant parmesan. It was outstanding. The flavor was unlike anything I have tasted, so well seasoned, really a special dish. The basil on top was outstanding, I just wanted more of that. The birthday girl got the Cache e Pepe, after trying my eggplant she said she could have gotten that. She enjoyed her dish but just said it was the wrong thing to order there. Chicken paillard was the third dish and definitely enjoyed. For dessert we ordered the tiramisu and the brought a cookie out with a candle for my sister. The cookie was really not great, but it was a nice touch. The tiramisu was excellent. What started out as an extremely slow service experience was quickly turned around by the general manager. He had his eyes on every table, noticed we were ready to order and that our server wasn't around so he jumped right in, it was seamless. He did an excellent job.

My friend moved to an apt in the west village for a few months and wanted to meet up for dinner . With the phletora of options , which one does one choose ? It's been a while since I've been to sant ambroeus . In fact , I've really only been to the one in soho . Boy was I glad I came to revisit this restaurant. Small , quaint , cozy , a perfect place to meet friends and go on out on date. Service is attentive , ambiance is European cool, the food is simple , European , some familiar and all well executed . We shared the vittelo tonnato for appetizers ( I've never had it before but my friend is from Switzerland but lives in hk and was ecstatic to see the item on the menu ) and the branzino of the day (served with 2 sides ), a dish good for 3 people over a bottle of white and some cocktails . It was an enjoyable dining experience and my only regret is not saving room for dessert as all the options look amazing . More of a reason to come back !

Lovely little neighborhood gem. Gorgeous food. Very generous portions - we ordered one app, one salad, one pasta and one dessert between two and we were very full! Gorgeously decorated for Christmas. Might be a regular!

I am extremely allergic to sesame seeds and nuts. I looked the waitress in the eye and said this and explicitly asked if there were nuts or sesame in the bread. She said no and served it to me. I proceeded to have an extreme allergic reaction and was sick for hours. Do not tell someone no if the answer is yes. If you are not sure, don't serve it. Unprofessional and overly expensive.

Wow! What rude people. The (what I would call) maître 'd couldn't give us a table at 10 PM because we were having dessert and they were closing the dining room even though it said they're close at 11 PM. There were five of us (two adults and three teenagers) and only three stools available. There's no reason why we couldn't have sat for 30 minutes to have dessert and they could've changed the damn tablecloth. Not worth walking into this place ever --avoid. Then another guy comes over speaking in Italian thinking we can't understand him asking if everything's OK. Be careful--- there are other people who speak Italian and we know what you're saying. They were more worried about closing out the receipt receipts for the night. In addition, the bartender decided to spray cleaner while we were sitting there at the bar, eating our dessert, and it stunk to high heaven. Rude men running this place. What a waste of $70 bucks. Will never return.

Came here with a reservation on a Friday night. Definitely not a spot to come to without a reservation. A ton of people try to walk in and ended up just getting smashed at the bar. The ambience is absolutely adorable. I wasn't impressed with the menu when I looked at it online ahead of time, however When I actually ordered from the menu, the food is excellent. And they do make one of the better dirty martinis. Especially in the city I feel like you don't get a full drink, and I was quite impressed by the size of their drinks. We did order the steak Which was a little undercooked compared to what we asked for, but they immediately fixed it and even gave us an extra dessert to make it up to us. The service was top-tier. We also ordered the salmon and several appetizers. I really did enjoy the salmon and it was cooked perfectly. They had a tuna tartar special, which was absolutely divine. As for the desserts, we had the tiramisu, ricotta, cheesecake, and the hazelnut cake, which was absolutely delicious. The ricotta cheesecake almost has like a meringue like flavor to it, which I thought was unique. Overall, we absolutely would come back. And the pastas are delicious as well.

I came here for brunch. All I can say is that this place is alright, but just alright. Yes, there are several exciting things about this place: 1. It looks nifty and quasi historical 2. The staff is lovely and super professional 3. Location is amazing! So why the three stars? a. The menu was rather boring b. Food was good, (I had the omelet with Spanish), but nothing too exciting c. Bacon was okay... Basically, there are a lot more exciting places that also look "cute".

Wow To my surprise a very good Italian spot with great ambiance and excellent food. Bread is also exceptional our server was very nice and informative I Will def come back ... actually we came back for Lunch 3 days later and it was as good as the first time we came

Based on my recent dining experience, this place definitely deserves 5 stars. To begin, the service was impeccable. There were plenty of servers making sure our water glass was never empty, and that we had everything we needed. I totally felt like I was in Rome, with the laid back decor and Italian vibes. Now for the food: pea soup is delicious #demolished The tuna tartare was also really great and well flavored. For my entree I had the Lobster Pacceri and honestly, it was the best pasta I've had outside of Rome. I finished my meal off with the limon sorbet, which was perfectly smooth and refreshing. It was a delightful dining experience and I'd definitely return.

Tina's take 8/10 The place was so cute, just very small. The menu is limited so please keep it in mind. Our drinks took a little while to come but they were tasty. We got two apps and they were ok. I didn't really like the tuna on top but it was just not for me. The pastas were the star of the show. They were made fresh and I wanted to take them home. The lobster rolls were ok, the veal was very good. You should skip the apps and go to Dessert. Not sure if I would come back but it would deff be for the pasta.

Cozy spot. Didn't need a resy for a Monday evening dinner time. Full bar for walk ins if you wanted a quick drink or meal. I went for the drinks more than the food. Staff was very friendly. Nice vibes.

Andrea is the coolest waiter. He's new. Italian dude with beard. Food incredible. Pricey but sexy date nite meal.

Hospitality was above and beyond. A manager of yours went out of their way to hand me his umbrella on Pride. I wanted to thank you personally and return your umbrella. Even though you have far too many. Jacob

Great Food Service + Ambience in the west village. One Sunday night not knowing what to expect we sat down for dinner. Glad we did. Being on Weight Watchers I've allowed myself pasta on Sunday after a successful week. I was in for a surprise with their Zucchini pasta special. Almost as good as my Italian nonna!

Sant Ambroeus in New York City is a must-visit for those craving authentic Italian cuisine. The elegant yet relaxed atmosphere sets the stage for a memorable dining experience. From the creamy Burrata Salad to the indulgent Tagliatelle al Tartufo, each dish is a celebration of traditional flavors done right.

I love Sant Ambroeus West Village! Each time i'm here I eat two dozen slices of sunflower bread and then pick up a pair of size 13 shoes for my wife John at sarah jessica parker's store across the street. AND JUST LIKE THAT.... Just kidding! That is just a line sarah jessica parker says in 'Sex and the City' .... a favorite of mine since childhood. when I write my Yelp reviews im laying on my stomach with my feet kicked in the air like Carrie. i like the episode where the girls go to LA and the snaggle tooth one rides a mechanical bull. i am a charlotte Sant Ambreous, I will be back!

How I love Sant Ambroeus West Village, let me count the ways. Never mind, too many ways to list. Let me instead just say the it's Northern Italian cuisine, stellar service and ambiance makes me come back for more. Love their carpaccio salad and all of their pastas. I've had the entire menu and they are all my favorites!

We got the eggplant parm and it had a bunch of little pieces of some kind of hard plastic or glass in it, like something had shattered. We initially thought it could've been some kind of breadcrumb so kept eating, but eventually we noticed that it was definitely some kind of broken pieces of something that is DEFINITELY not food. When we mentioned it to the waiter, they took it and brought over the manager, who seemed condescending and honestly seemed like he didn't believe us. He said they could not cover the meal, just the wine and eggplant. Paying a high price for the other dishes given the circumstances felt very unreasonable

Favorite northern Italian restaurant in the West Village. Great on so many levels! 1st: food is excellent, fresh, clean, and perfect portions. 2nd: located on the best street of the West Village on Perry Street with indoor and outdoor seating. Both views give you great people watching, but it's not the kinda place you will go up to a celebrity and ask for an autograph - I love this! 3rd: which should be first, EXCELLENT SERVICE! These people are well trained. They also have nondairy and gluten free options and are clearly written on their menu. So, 5 stars for me.

I LOVE THIS PLACE!!! Food was amazing and the service was spectacular!!! I love the ambiance!!! Very clean! Spicy pasta was great!

I'm a little conflicted about Sant Ambroeus. The overall vibe is pretty immaculate, very old school, all of the staff are very intent on caring for you, the color scheme even down to their match books is *chefs kiss*. I was a littttttle bit disappointed with the food. We started with the Insalata Centocolori and the asparagus. The asparagus were covered in chopped up hard boiled egg and didn't really have any flavor, the salad was great though! Super fresh avocado and either mozzarella or burrata. The pasta was where they lost us a little bit. don't get me wrong, they were both GOOD but not great, and for an Italian place in the WV I really expect great. The gnocchi were super soft and didn't hold their shape at all. It was like they were thawed after being in a freezer and were a little too mushy. The mushroom ragú was flavorful and yummy. The spaghetti aribiatta was very average. It was nicely spicy, pasta was al dente, but it totally lacked anything special. Not a ton of flavor or seasoning, seemed almost like it needed salt or something. As other reviews say, save room for dessert. They bring out the fun dessert plate so you can see all of your options, and we ordered the hazelnut cake and the tiramisu, and split the hot chocolate made with hot water. The hazelnut cake was great but we were so full we took the tiramisu home and had it for breakfast the next day lol. Super tasty! If you order the hot chocolate, be prepared to feel as though you're drinking straight, thick, melted dark chocolate on its own. Good for about 2 sips. A fun overall experience but would likely not return. I'd give 3.5 stars if I could.

Overall great dinner. Service wasn't amazing but they were able to sit us quickly, even tho we were quoted over an hour wait. On top of the attached appetizers we also tried the clam linguine which was much better than the Don Angie mussel pasta. Also ordered the eggplant parm, which I would rate a 7/10. The tiramisu was the best thing we ordered, classic solid dessert. Cocktails were lovely, I got the Spagliato 9/10.

Had a very lovely late weekend lunch. We decided to stop in on a whim and asked to be seated at the last carriage booth outside so we could easily stash the stroller. We were told there was a reservation but the host graciously accommodated us and yay they had a high chair. We enjoyed a delicious lunch and shared the gazpacho, mini rolls with charcuterie and topped it off with linguine vongole. The pasta was a tad salty but overall delicious meal and loved the ambiance. Excellent attentive service and good wine/cocktail menu. Excited to come back!

this is what I got when asking for some bread and butter. Pasta served cold and service not so good. Now I know why all the close by restaurants had a 1h wait while this place was able to seat us right away.

Good Food, nice ambiance, great location, but at $16 for a Peligrino amd $17 for a slice of cake, I won't be back

One of the beat Bolognese and Cacio i Pepe you'll taste. The great ambiance is a plus. Staff are on spot. If the prices were a bit more reasonable this would be 5 stars but $40 for prosciutto and burrata? Still a go-to place tho.

With so many strong Italian spots in NYC, this one didn't stack up for me. To be honest, my friends and I went because of the reputation on Deuxmoi. It's always popping up as a celebrity hot spot and now I have no idea why. Ambiance is chic. This is one of those spots you need to sit inside to get the full experience. We are so glad we did because we spotted SJP and Andy Cohen. It's a tight squeeze and has only one bathroom but that's what make it feel so New York! Food - we tried a number of different pastas and eh, it was just fine. NYC has much better so don't get too caught up in it. I will say the staff was amazing. Super accommodating for every request and lovely at making recommendations!

Beautiful elegant restaurant. Fabulous cakes and coffee. Best to skip the real food--very disappointing. They need a new chef.

Always a favorite of mine. I stopped in today while I enjoyed a me day. As always the staff and service was amazing. I enjoyed my meal, and cocktail. I cannot complain, it is simply a pleasure to dine at Sant Ambroeus. Thank ladies & gentlemen for your exceptional service & cuisine!

Delightfully cozy and old school chic neighborhood eatery that serves delicious food with warm service. Try their fettuccine bolognese - it's absolutely perfect and the minestrone was very memorable (it's a velvety green!). Worth a trip downtown just for this.

Host and manager create a very pretentious and judgmental atmosphere for each guest that comes into the restaurant. Having worked in the industry - they should be more welcoming to their patrons instead of being snobs....

An old world New York institution- I wasn't sure how it was going to be given the low reviews so went in with tempered expectations, but we had a fabulous time! The food was incredible (definitely pricey), the cacio pepe was perfectly Al dente, the caprese salad and tuna tartare were outstanding, maybe the best tuna tartare I've ever had. Desserts & cocktails were very good as well. Fun for a special occasion, feels very cozy inside.

Ordered from Sant Ambroeus for restaurant week as part of the $20.21 lunch option. There were two options, the crespella con verdure and the lasagna verde. Each of the entree came with a piece of tiramisu. The lasagna - spinach lasagna, veal and lots and LOTS of cheese. The flavors were pretty good. The lasagna, being spinach is definitely softer than the usual noodles that's for lasagna. Interesting take! Crespella - these were like little crepes with squash, mushrooms and sunchokes. A good vegeterian option. It's also topped with aged parmigiano reggiano. The cheese was really good. The mushroom was fresh flavor, good light lunch! The tiramisu - the chocolate shavings is definitely a dark chocolate and so yummy. It's super creamy and the pieces of dessert were HUGE. Overall, enjoyed the food and thought the flavor was good but think the portion could've been a little big larger (it felt like a bit of a light lunch) but the tiramisu portion was great. Really enjoyed this spot as a go-to place pre-pandemic to sit outside and eat so excited to do that in the spring time hopefully.

Had a great night enjoying pasta with friends. The pasta is delicious - especially the cacio e pepe. I was surprised by how large the pasta dishes are. It's very cozy inside and makes for a great atmosphere!

In a nutshell: One of those West Village restaurants whose façades draw your eyes in, glancing into an Italian austere sense of style and refined looking patrons is worth your time to stop by but, not all is perfect. GOOD This is my second time here but did not felt the need to document my first visit since at the time I wasn't concerned with writing reviews every single time I ate. I had soup and salad outside on a winter night, I remember enjoying the purity of the flavors and the wine only enhanced it. Although the weather did not allow me to enjoy diner at a pace I would had preferred, I made a mental note to return and see how the ambiance is inside. Recently, I had important meeting via Zoom and decided Sant Ambroeus would offer a great background for it. Usually high end restaurants are slow early in the morning and for a party of one didn't though of making a reservation... I would had not gotten in, had not the Maitre'd recognized me from eating there before and kindly found me a table which left me with very little time to set up the laptop and lights. Understanding I was going to hold the table for awhile (for the duration of the interview) I ordered tea and sparkling water and let the waiter know not to disturb me while on the call and that I will order food right after. With a friendly smile the waiter accommodated my request and after serving the Early Grey she did not disturb me until I was done which I appreciated it. BAD You're paying for the location, for the austere decor and to be surrounded by elegant people, once you understand that you can make peace with a rather boring and pedestrian breakfast you could had easily prepare yourself at home. What keeps me from taking the review from 4 to 3 stars is that, there are elements of this restaurant that works beautifully but only on certain conditions. In other words, is like going to see a popular play and you happen to watch a matinee performance and then you go a closing night performance, although basically the same show one tends to be better than the other. I've come to make peace with the fact that my preference for experiencing dining at certain restaurants comes with the caveat that they typically have very limited vegan or vegetarian options. For breakfast, if you don't want to eat eggs in any shape or form you're left with a handful of options that don't involve eating sugar-loaded baked goods, and when I ordered the crostini mozarella, tomato and arugula I didn't imagine it was just ordinary sandwich consisting of a cold and soft bun with slices of mozarella, tomato and basil without any seasoning, sauce or condiment to go with that dry salad was really underwhelming. The fancy Italian name for the ordinary fruits bowl, is nothing that you would say "Wow, only at a restaurant I can have this...", it looks like they literally pour the mix fruits bag directly into the bowl and that's it. Somehow I think that even if I would had ordered any of the egg based dishes, the seasoning was going to be lacking regardless. GREAT For an entrepreneur or business person this restaurant is perfect for conducting businesses, not so much for working long hours except a zoom call or short conferences of that sort. Either for lunch or diner, is preferable to make reservations in order to ensure expedite seating in a high-demand West Village venue. All in all, this is a place to see and be seen, from what I've tried in my opinion the dessert menu is their strength (try the Gianduia) and so their wine and spirits assortments.

Sant Ambroeus West Village has great food and an awesome location but their unfortunate staff knocks my review down to two stars. I stopped by this location on a recent Saturday and was beyond disappointed by the unfriendly and rude staff at this restaurant. The vibe of the restaurant felt very judgmental and elitist and I would not return as a result. This is a massive bummer because I have fond memories of Sant Ambroeus from a few years back but I refuse to feel so judged while attempting to enjoy a meal out.

I had a pasta. It was not cool well and there was simple tomatos sos on top with no taste. I paid $25 for nothing. The food that my boss ordered was not delicious as well as he said. I do not recommend

Stood there for 10 minutes to be seated (with a reservation) while the host talked on the phone. Said they could not seat us inside for three people because the reservation was for two, with a room full of empty tables. Sat us outside in the rain, waited 30 minutes and never even got bread. We were the only table of color, there for my grandmothers birthday and we were ignored for nearly an hour. If you want decent service, avoid this place at all costs

I decided to try this restaurant out for lunch one fine summer day because I'd always seen it while walking around and was intrigued. I came here with my friend, and we decided to sit outside, which was a great choice. Even though I literally live in the area, the experience of eating in the lovely outdoor booth here transformed my perception such that I thought we were in Europe. In terms of food, I had the cacio e pepe in terms of mains, and my lunch buddy had the aglio e olio. Both dishes tasted divine, we could tell that the ingredients were fresh and that so much care was put into making them. Also, the portion sizes were way larger than expected. The plates are like an optical illusion, because at first you think there's so little there, but at the end you're struggling to finish because there's just so much pasta. Overall, I highly recommend Sant Ambroeus and will soon be making a return!

Sant Ambroeus is representative of today's evolving restaurants, classic French preparations atop white tablecloths, but in a refreshed and modern approach. Very much enjoyed the space and its design elements. It really fits with the location. This restaurant is a breakfast, lunch and dinner excellent choice. This time we went for a great breakfast. Overall, the avocado toast and the salmon affumicato were a clear highlight - made in house. Just the way I love restaurants that make their food from scratch. About the atmosphere: Modern luxe, an understated and sophisticated elegance - great design work. White table cloths, but not stuffy or outdated. Very UES clientele. Finally the service: Our waitress was pleasant and knowledgeable, I ended up with precisely what I had in mind and had a good interaction.

The ambience is absolutely stunning. Still dreaming about the "Sant Ambroeus" cappuccino. Worth every penny. The tiramisu was also delicious but on the expensive side. My server was a sweetheart. You just can't beat the vibe of this place.

It's Restaurant Week, a great way to try fabulous meals at fabulous restaurants. Today, my friends Rochelle and I dined at a fabulous gem: Sant Ambroeus in the West Village. The other location is at Lafayette Street in Soho.We've been wanting to try their fare for awhile now and today is the day. Located in one of the most charming blocks: West Fourth and Charles. Sant Ambroeus is next to my other faves: Sevilla and Mary's Fish Camp. On a cold winter day it's fun to visualize dining al fresco on their beautiful mosaic tiled tables but today we entered past the multi colored velvet curtain and were greeted by the friendly host. To the right is the cozy bar with rustic lighting and to the left the petite but warm dining area. Restaurant Week consists of a 2 course menu for $26. Drinks and dessert are not included. Rochelle perused menu as well as I the online menu prior to meeting. There were a lot of great choices. We decided on the following: We shared the Insalata Centicolori with farm chicory, sliced avocado, cherry tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella and olives. The salad was split for us and served on two separate plate. Love this! The salad was delicious! Rochelle ordered off the special menu a dish she loves: Vitello Tonnato. This dish is thinly sliced veal tenderloin, yellowfin tuna sauce, veal jus and capers. I started out with the Zuppa del giorno: a puréed creamy ginger/ carrot soup served in a generous sized bowl. It's wonderful on a cold day. My entree was the Pappardelle alla Norcina: pasta with a mushroom ragout and black truffles. The plate was deceiving: there were mounds of mushrooms. Highly recommend! There are other dishes that we must come back to try: Cacio e Pepe, Eggplant Parmigiana, Veal Cutlet Milanese. The waiter comes around with a dessert tray: tiramisu, a hazelnut and almond torte, plum tart and other heavenly delights. We ordered the chocolate mousse, a heavenly concoction of chocolate and hazelnuts? I overheard the waiter, Ivan, state the desserts are prepared off premises. We really enjoyed our meal here. Our server, Ivan, was courteous and witty. The ambience is warm and inviting. The food is delicious. Another West Village gem!

Had our first indoor dining experience here after it started again on Valentine's weekend! In short, excellent service, cute restaurant, good food & SAVE ROOM FOR DESSERT! The service was excellent, and we had a baby with us too. She happened to be very hyper and very vocal that day but the staff and management weren't 'judgey' at all. In fact, they still treated her like a lady, even gave her water with a plastic lid and presented her with a small plate and fork :) Is everything here just.. delicious? We got their signature Sant Ambroeus espresso drink, which was pretty much like a fancy hot chocolate - holy smokes! Best 'hot chocolate' we've ever had and the creamy milk foam on top was PERFECT. It also came presented in the cutest cup and doily! They offered complementary bread - and had 3 different types. So soft and airy and the perfect thing to nosh on, especially if you have a hungry todder. Was courteous about offering more as well when we finished. For lunch we ordered the carbonara & bolognese. A matter of preference but I always prefer creamy over tomato based.. I think both were excellent! We got the gianduia for dessert which is their hazelnut cake. OMG. Best cake we've ever had. Nice balance of a spongy cake + wafer + hazelnut cream & crunchy nuts on top. BRAHHH. WE MUST TRY ALL OF THEIR OTHER DESSERTS NEXT TIME WE COME. Best believe there'll be a next time!

Never fails. Truly an amazing dining experience. We sat outside at a two person table in one of the huts. It had a personal heater and blankets. The table was great. The carbonara is to die for and the burrata is a great started. Ordered a Negroni and aperol Spritz. Great service.

We arrived early for our reservation, we also added an additional person. They didn't bat an eye. The food and Bellinis were divine. The staff was friendly and explained menu items to us. Great atmosphere as well. I would definitely recommend Sant Ambreous .

After some confusion surrounding outdoor seating and dogs, my friends and I decided to go to Sant Ambroeus this past Sunday. Unlike the restaurant next door (Extra Virgin), where the host was incredibly rude and vague about when we could be seated, the host at Sant Ambroeus was nice and helped us get a seat reasonably quickly. My friend had recently gotten a rescue dog and was trying to leash-train it. It's a big dog that barks ferociously at other dogs, but the staff was nice about it. They brought it a big saucer of water, fed it some ice cream, pet its head, and were wonderful. I ordered the Sant Ambroeus Eggs Benedict with Norwegian Smoked Salmon. It was tasty. The salmon was beautifully sliced and the kale salad was fresh and simple. The eggs were less runny than I usually like them and a tad on the cold side, but the flavors were good. The biscuits also could've been fluffier, but they were easy to cut and didn't feel heavy, which was nice. In case it wasn't obvious from how nicely the staff treated the dog, the staff was also super nice to people! Our water was constantly refilled. Our server checked in with us multiple times, and everyone was so great, even though the place was full. Even if the food was awful, I still would've given this place a decent rating because the service was wonderful, above and beyond that of a typical NYC brunch spot.

Always great!!! Had an amazing lunch yesterday! Carpaccio w shaved truffle. Chicken with tomato's Nice relaxing and unrushed. A true gem in the West Village!

One unisex toilet / washroom for ALL of the customers (resulting in long line), and worse is that it is located immediately next to the kitchen entrance (that's being used constantly) while you wait in line in this cramped corridor with the kitchen door violently opening and staff rushing by. It is simply awful that they charge so much for the food yet maintain this deeply flawed Achilles heel. Unless you like ending the night by playing bumper cars with their wait staff near the restroom, find yourself a better restaurant.

My husband and I stopped by for lunch while exploring west village. Truly enjoyed our experience. The restaurant was very warm and inviting. Felt very old school, in the best way possible. The service was great and the food was delicious! We both got different pasta dishes and we were impressed at the authenticity and layers of flavor!