Department of FoodieDepartment of FoodieFrom gelato & espresso to full meals with wine, this elegant, upscale Italian cafe covers the bases.
What to order: Linguine alle Vongole · Spaghetti al Pomodoro · Prosciutto San Daniele e BurrataFrom Google Maps reviews.
Sant Ambroeus West Village has long been a great spot for people watching and great food. The pedestrian traffic outside is always interesting. We had cocktails and brunch today for mother's day. It was fantastic. On arrival the wait was getting a bit long and the staff actually asked a couple to move to a smaller table and made room for us to accommodate our resi. This isn't uncommon for the patio seating to turn over a bit more slowly on a nice afternoon. After a little wait we were seated and
This restaurant has a long history and many branches, but our visit was honestly one of the worst dining experiences I’ve had in a while. First, the tables are extremely close together, making it difficult to get in and out of seats and nearly impossible to have a private conversation. It felt nothing like the elegant, warm atmosphere advertised on their website—instead, it was more like a crowded fast-casual place serving overpriced food. Second, the execution of the food was disappointing. S
Family of 3 had dinner here for the first time and celebrated our daughter’s birthday. Food was outstanding and so was our server, Ivana. She made the experience really special. Highly recommend trying this restaurant! Every single plate was 5 star. Really fresh, high quality ingredients in everything. We left extremely happy and very full! Excellent wine selection as well. Definitely go and if you get lucky enough to have Ivana you’re in for a perfect night.
From the Jul 21, 2025 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
The handwashing sink was missing, blocked, or without soap, hot water, or towels.
Shelves, ledges, or equipment exteriors aren't clean or easy to clean.