Charming Milanese cafe & patisserie. Go-to for classic Italian fare, pastries, and excellent coffee.
This Italian cafe and patisserie is a charming spot that transports you to a bygone era with its classic offerings. It's a go-to for those seeking an authentic taste of Milanese cuisine, complete with excellent coffee, pastries, and light bites.
The restaurant is highly praised for its Italian cuisine, with specific mentions of its flourless chocolate cookie, mini Italian cookies, and the 'Sant Ambroeus cake.' Coffee and pastries, including tiramisu and various tortes, are also popular. Some users find it a bit overpriced, especially for breakfast items, but the overall feedback on taste and quality is positive.
"Customers highly recommend the tiramisu, various cakes like the 'Principessa cake' and 'chocolate hazelnut cake,' as well as their cookies and pastries. The 'Sant Ambroeus cake' is also a notable mention."
Customers generally have a positive sentiment, often recommending the cafe for its classic Italian offerings and charming ambiance. It's noted as a reliable spot for quality food and coffee.
Important Note
Some customers find the prices, particularly for breakfast items, to be on the higher side.
"Sant Ambroeus' princess cake is considered too expensive compared to ordering a whole one from Aquavit."
Negative"Sant Ambroeus' chocolate hazelnut cake is described as divine."
Positive"Sant Ambroeus is highly recommended for their tiramisu."
Positive"Sant Ambroeus is hands down the best for tiramisu."
Positive"Sant Ambroeus is recommended for their tiramisu, and their Principessa cake and Sant Ambroeus dessert are also praised."
Positive"St Ambrose is mentioned as a recommendation for cake."
Positive"This user recommended both the tiramisu and the principessa cake at Sant Ambroeus, calling them amazing."
Positive"The commenter received a complimentary cocktail and dessert at Sant Ambroseus during a solo Valentine's Day outing."
Positive"The coffee bar in the Regency Hotel is mentioned as being really good."
Positive"The coffee bar at Sant'Ambroeus is stated to serve the only real Italian coffee in the city."
Positive"This commenter suggested Saint Ambroeus as a possibility for lunch on Madison Avenue."
Positive"Commenter buys a pandoro from Saint Ambroeus every Christmas, finding it not cheap but very tasty."
Positive"The original poster mentioned that Sant Ambroeus has a good, but not great, Princess Torte."
Neutral"The commenter likes the San Ambroeus restaurants in Manhattan, stating they are always on point."
Positive"Sant Ambroeus was suggested as a place to visit for a mother-daughter trip, likely for its ambiance or offerings."
Positive"This commenter suggested Sant Ambroeus locations, stating their Italian sandwiches are on very soft, brioche-like bread, though not triangular."
Neutral"Sant Ambroeus was suggested for coffee and pastries as part of a breakfast plan for a NYC trip."
Neutral"This restaurant is listed as having a love/hate relationship with the commenter."
Neutral"Sant Ambroeus was suggested as an Italian restaurant option on the Upper East Side."
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