Sant Ambroeus
Italian Restaurant and Café$$$$
Upper East Side, New York
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"Profiteroles are delicious and great quality gelatos!"(11 Tips)
"Great people watching in the front cafe."(2 Tips)
"Best espresso in town!, try the sant ambroeus cake its amazing"(16 Tips)
"chocolate mousse cake with a chocolate custard center."(2 Tips)
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Rowenna CuffOctober 1, 2014Lovely ambience. The coffee was good- more like a light Italian roast. We had a Napoleon and a custard and fruit tart, both of which were really pretty to look at and tasted amazing!Upvoted 1 day ago
The Corcoran GroupSeptember 23, 2011Great ambiance and amazing staff. You can stop in for a delicious coffee or Gelato or have a posh meal – the Crab Salad is delicious as are ALL of the desserts.
Marc SchneebergerAugust 12, 2018Nice hot and cold coffee mixes. The green tea matcha latte with ice tastes delicious! Its expensive but worth a try. Cakes and pastries are good, although for cakes better go to Lady M.
ℳ𝒶𝓎♍January 1My most favorite coffee in NYC! I've tried a ton of them but, SA has an incredible vibe and the service is spot on. I feel like I've been transported to a café in Italy. Their latte is fantastic!
Marie La RueFebruary 19, 2023Posh settings and clientele. Olive bread is heavenly. Soups are always a standout. Vitello tonnato is perfection. Excellent coffee and cookies to die for. Expensive.
JeffreyApril 29, 2019Tuna Panini All’Olio With Marinated Artichokes: a savory selection: chopped, briny artichokes and chunky canned Italian tuna on tender olive oil-infused rolls. “They’re slider-size petite," order 2.
🌺 شJuly 7, 2021This fantastic Italian eatery has been on fabulous upper east side for decades. Food is amazing & coffee is omg good. Visit their palm beach location, it’s just as great with WPB glitter💕
Meric Akcay DunnSeptember 24, 2016We loved their gelato! Chocolate was intense so you may want to order one scoop for starters:) Cheesecake is also delicious🍰🍰
In the summer gelato. A must. The rest of the year :) desserts , cookies , brunch, lunch just go :) trust me you'll love it
Julie SosciaJanuary 27, 2019A classic NYC weekend brunch spot near The Met. Try the Eggs Benedict. The desserts are also fantastic, especially the Sant Ambroeus (chocolate mousse cake).- Guest of a GuestMay 30, 2018Not many restaurants could prove themselves equally both an uptown and downtown favorite. But alas, Sant Ambroeus speaks a universal language everyone adores. Read more
Heather RJune 28, 2013Delicious food, and courteous staff. We found this place by accident after not being able to have brunch at the boathouse and stumbling up 5th ave. Breakfast was delicious.
Victoria GoulartJanuary 2, 2018A Little bit noisy when it’s crowned, but it’s really nice and the food was amazing! (Don’t have WiFi)
- M ContrerasJuly 12, 2016The lasagna is to die for, the best I've eaten in a while. Profiteroles are delicious and great quality gelatos!
Chiquitita 🍭March 23, 2019Avocado toast poached egg, brioch and cornetti, espresso sant anbroeus, flourless chocolate
- New York HabitatDecember 13, 2011A slice of Italy on Madison Ave, come here for your sweet tooth fix. Try the Sant Ambroeus - chocolate mousse cake with a chocolate custard center.
Stephanie ZhongSeptember 7, 2015Upper east side little afternoon cafe spot. Savory and sweet snacks are both good. Cocktail is meh.
JoAnne KaoAugust 21, 2017Good food, quintessential UES neighborhood joint, great staff, snooty customers, great people watching
Kate KDecember 23, 2013The most authentic penne pomodoro I've found in NYC. A little steep at $22, but well worth the splurge.
My favourite restaurant in the city! Penne al pomodoro are awesome! (Im italian) I come at least 6 times a week!
Zach AaronsApril 26, 2012Very classic upper east side spot. Delicious gelato and very good pastas. Costs an arm and a leg. (3 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
Halstead PropertyNovember 1, 2011If you’re looking for a place to sit down and enjoy just a cup of coffee and dessert, come here. The Salted-Almond Tart will satisfy your craving for a salty/sweet treat.
Paige COctober 14, 2022Really doesn’t make sense to have “brunch” time when the menu has 2 egg dishes and the rest are just dinner entrees and pasta. Not one “sweet” option offered. And no modifications whatsoever. Womp.
Pleasant Resturant with good coffee (sit by window), very convenient in area, but hectic and expensive.
Tim de GierSeptember 22, 2012Fancy Italian restaurant. Good to the blog of dutch writer Arnon Grunberg and see what he writes about it (in English).
New York PRMay 28, 2018I would stop in to the front cafe for a coffee but the restaurant is more stuffy feeling than the soho location.
Douglas EllimanJanuary 27, 2013Excellent pastries and espresso!...Also close to our 980 Madison Avenue Gallery!
Morgan ShepardJanuary 18, 2013I've been here so many times! Try their chocolate chip gelato if you feel like having ice cream. 
JD MaloneOctober 5, 2014The desserts are awesome however the meals themselves do seem a bit overpriced. Quiet atmosphere though for a business meeting.
Ashley RoseJune 26, 2016🤕 disappointing. Iced coffee tasted burnt and a large (L) bottle of pellegrino was 9.50. Cute interior but not worth the price
Todd SlaterSeptember 22, 2014Service sometimes snooty and food is overpriced, but a good meeting place especially for coffee on weekends.
The best penne pomodoro you'll ever have. Finish it off with a stracciatella and cappucino!
2Plus2NYCReviewJune 12, 2012An expertly prepared coffee and perfectly created sweets. I heart Madison Avenue. Read more
Katie EytchSeptember 5, 2014Expensive coffees and cakes but so worth it when you're in this neighborhood.
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- Mon–Sun
- 8:00 AM–10:00 PM
(212) 570-2211
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Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
No
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Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Happy Hour
Drinks
Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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