Sant Ambroeus Lafayette

265 Lafayette St, New York
(212) 966-2770

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Martina Ruseva

We came here on a Monday night and the restaurant was at capacity for its outdoor seating. You definitely need a reservation in the summer. It was a great spot with outdoor seating and amazing salmon! The pasta is delicious as well.

Naquai Robinson

Came in on a rainy day with my son in his stroller, I was so appreciative that they were able to accommodate us. Service was a bit slow but understandable for a friday evening. My only disappointment was the food. I usually order delivery and the fettuccine bolognese is always PERFECT. My favorite pasta dish. Unfortunately during my first time eating in, the pasta was way overcooked, not that beautiful al dente I always get with my delivery orders. It was so overcooked I could barely pick it up with my fork and it became quite hard to eat and was a disappointing first visit. The flavors were all there but maybe I'll stick to delivery?

Darren Zhao

Lured in by the idea of gelato on the first hot day. Turns out they’re out. So opt for a slice of cheesecake (tasted good, not great). But it ends up costing $16, and I’m too chicken shit to back off now.

Don’t bait me with gelato!

DIONA

Intimate and beautiful ambiance, authentic and great tasting Italian dishes, staff is welcoming and hospitable, feels like home :) Love the bartender/server John

Bill Wang

The dining ambiance at Sant Ambroeus is elegant & charming, with a good noise level that allows for easy conversation. The pasta dishes were a bit hit-or-miss: the Cacio e Pepe was satisfyingly rich and cheesy, while the Linguine al Mare tasted light in flavor and somewhat underwhelming. The Ricotta Cheesecake was a delightful surprise to end the meal, with warm spices and a flavor reminiscent of pumpkin pie.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Tonnarelli Cacio E Pepe

cody corrubia

Vincent and all staff were excellent! Food and decor were very very good.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Teptida Battenhouse

I come to this location here and there. My friend was in town so she wanted to eat here and I always jump at the opportunity to get the princess cake. I left this review because I was honestly shocked at the service I received. I came with a baby, and was told there was no room for a stroller to leave at the front (despite being seated in a private cabin that could barely fit the stroller) also, restaurants usually ask you if you want them to keep the stroller while you dine and I wasn’t asked. Oh well, moving on. When I initially asked, the man at the front said sorry you can’t there’s no more room, but you can leave it in front: as in right in front of the front door. I didn’t mind as much until at the end of my meal I went to the bathroom and there was a stroller behind his counter that wasn’t there before. I didn’t say anything just noted it because I thought it was weird for him to tell me no but take somebody else’s. I look young so I understand maybe he felt as if I didn’t deserve the same respect as others but it was genuinely odd and I was being very polite. I live in the area and I never receive such nonchalant service. That was one thing. Secondly, I was asked if I wanted tap or sparkling, asked for sparkling and never received it. When the rest of my party came, we ordered and got our food before they were even given water and we had to ask for water glasses and water for them. Nobody came to check on us and I asked for Parmesan for my pasta on 3 different occasions before it was brought. We didn’t know who our server was because it was a different person each time and we frequently had to leave the cabin to ask for help or ask for things. It was just so weird because my company visiting actually commented on how bad the service was, and asked if it was normally this way to which I said no I could not remember the service being bad from the times I have been. I was just so disappointed and felt I wasn’t being treated with respect or even common decency, frequently ignored and almost begging them to do the most basic things. It was actually jarring. Won’t be coming back here despite their fabulous princess cake that I always get despite it being $18 a slice lol. Not going to basically be told “F you” when I spend my money here frequently.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 1

Miguel Mas

I really liked the food and the staff was great! The tables are just kind of small and the chairs a little too high for us but I will definitely come back

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sant Ambroeus Eggs Benedict, Avocado Toast

Eduardo Azevedo Sinato

I ordered a burger for $35 and they served it with chips. A complete joke. The burger was pretty mediocre too. Total trap, will never return.

Oleg S

Love everything about this place
Best service
Tasty food
Beautiful interior
Great outdoor patio

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Helen

Came for a weekday lunch, and the restaurant was busy, but not too busy. Had the artichoke arugula salad and the Bolognese, but very delicious. The unlimited bread was a nice addition, which I did not receive in another Sant Ambroeus location.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mon Solis

I would return and I WILL return a thousand times

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Helado de Pistacho

yaron

Service was awful. Not kind. Bad management. Very sad for this brand?

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 3

Service: 1

Zach Casey

Incredible food and service. Ate in for dinner on a Saturday. Wonderful branzino, tonnarelli cacio e pepe. Great coffee and wine too. Highly recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sharie

The steak was the perfect temp, her pasta was nice and my fish was delicious. She adored the birthday surprise pink cake and the hazelnut layered dessert was outstanding. Worth every penny.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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