Charming Milanese cafe & patisserie; timeless vibe, elevated Italian cuisine, delightful pastries & cookies.
Transport yourself to Milan with a visit to this charming Italian cafe and patisserie. Known for its classic ambiance and elevated Milanese cuisine, it offers a timeless dining experience. From delightful pastries and cookies to savory sandwiches and a signature cake, the menu provides a taste of authentic Italy.
The restaurant is celebrated for its authentic Italian cuisine, with particular praise for its pastries, cookies (especially the flourless chocolate cookie and mini Italian cookies), and a signature cake. The avocado toast with sliced avocado and iced lattes are also noted as go-to items. While generally well-regarded, one comment suggests it might be overpriced, especially for breakfast.
"Highly recommended are the flourless chocolate cookie, mini Italian cookies, and the signature Sant Ambroeus cake. The avocado toast with sliced avocado and iced lattes are also popular choices."
Customers generally have a positive sentiment towards the restaurant, highlighting its classic charm and authentic Italian offerings, particularly its pastries and cakes. It's often recommended for a delightful, albeit sometimes pricey, experience.
Important Note
One user noted that the restaurant can be overpriced, particularly for breakfast.
"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."
Neutral"Sant Ambroeus is a go-to for an iced latte and avocado toast, specifically noting a preference for sliced over mashed avocado."
Positive"A user corrected the spelling to 'Sant Ambroeus', implicitly agreeing with the recommendation."
Neutral"Sant Ambroeus (initially misspelled as 'saint ambrose') was recommended by a user for overpriced breakfast."
Positive"St. Ambroeus is briefly mentioned as a suggestion for an authentic Italian coffee shop, in response to the original post."
Positive"The author recommends Sant Ambroeus, specifically highlighting 'the Sant Ambroeus cake'."
Positive"Recommended Sant Ambroeus."
Positive"Author nycwinelover recommended Sant Ambroeus, praising its 'elevated Milanese cuisine' and its established, 'time-tested' reputation."
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