Elegant Italian spot with standout pasta & lemon tart. Ideal for brunch, lunch, or romantic dinners w/ a lovely ambiance.
This charming Italian eatery in the West Village offers a delightful culinary experience, perfect for brunch, a leisurely lunch, or an intimate dinner. Patrons rave about dishes like the Veal Cutlet Milanese and Eggplant Parmigiana, while also recommending the Paccheri Rosa pasta and a delightful Lemon Tart for dessert. The ambiance is frequently lauded, making it a go-to spot for special occasions or a sophisticated night out.
The Italian cuisine here is a major draw, with specific recommendations including the Paccheri Rosa pasta, Veal Cutlet Milanese, and Eggplant Parmigiana. Desserts like the Lemon Tart and Gianduja cake are also highly praised. While most feedback is positive, one reviewer noted a significantly disappointing experience with kitchen delays and forgotten orders.
"The Paccheri Rosa pasta, Veal Cutlet Milanese, and Eggplant Parmigiana are frequently recommended. For dessert, the Lemon Tart and Gianduja cake are highlighted as must-tries."
Customers generally have a positive sentiment, praising the restaurant's ambiance, service, and particularly its Italian dishes and desserts. However, there are some negative experiences regarding significant delays and forgotten orders.
Important Note
One reviewer experienced significant delays and forgotten orders, leading to a very disappointing experience. Another found the crowd at the SoHo location to be undesirable.
"This user finds the crowd at the SoHo location of Sant Ambroeus to be the worst imaginable."
Negative"During a reservation at Sant Ambroeus, orders were significantly delayed, and the kitchen forgot them, resulting in a 1.5-hour wait for meals. They were comped one dessert, but then discovered the highly anticipated 'princess cake' was sold out, leading to a laughable and disappointing experience."
Negative"The commenter recommended Sant Ambroeus in the West Village, praising its lovely ambiance and nice service. They shared that three people enjoyed the veal cutlet Milanese, eggplant parmigiana, and a tomato salad, calling it a highlight of their NYC trip."
Positive"Suggests Sant Ambroeus West Village as another option about 3 blocks from Don Angie."
Positive"This user recommends the gianduja cake from Sant Ambroeus, noting it's available at some Felice locations for late nights."
Positive"The user enjoys sitting at the bar at Sant Ambroeus for a spritz and dessert, noting it's usually not too crowded depending on the night."
Positive"This restaurant is recommended for a birthday brunch, with the commenter suggesting it offers a nicer atmosphere and generally good food."
Positive"Sant Ambroeus on W4 was suggested for its outdoor sidewalk tables, noting its good corner location."
Positive"Sant Ambroeus in the West Village was suggested as a dining option."
Positive"Sant Ambroeus was mentioned as a potential dining spot."
Positive"The commenter plans to have a whole milk cappuccino from Sant Ambroeus after their meal at Don Pepe and gelato from Cafe Panna."
Positive"Sant ambrous is listed as a restaurant in the West Village, suitable depending on the time of day. A suggestion is made to check their reservation page for openings."
Neutral"Saint Ambrose is suggested as a potential Sunday brunch spot for a group of 7 near Arlo SoHo."
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