Sant Ambroeus Madison
1000 Madison Ave, New York, NY
Crema's Take
“This Madison Avenue institution delivers a transportive Italian café experience with meticulously crafted espresso and pastries that justify the decadent, moody ambiance—think rich décor and warm service that makes you feel genuinely welcomed rather than rushed. Beyond coffee, their kitchen shines with surprisingly excellent light fare like lentil salads and housemade pasta, making it equally compelling for a leisurely breakfast, midday meeting, or lingering afternoon sit, especially if you snag a reservation before the tables fill up.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Overall great experience, the service was fenominal as well as the ambiance. The aesthetic was very well put together and felt as decadent as the pastries and cakes that they offered. Not long after we were escorted to our table our waiter came to introduce himself and very kindly asked if there were any dietary restrictions that he should be aware of. We informed him that one of our party had a nut allergie and he was able to accommodate and when he brought over some complimentary treats to the table he made sure to point out which ones had nuts in them and which may be cross contaminated. I thoroughly enjoyed my salad and salmon, but I was a little bit surprised that the bread was not warm and the artichoke salad had so much parm it almost didn't feel like a salad. Overall positive experience, thank you!
Charming, festive little spot! The food was delicious, bread and jam, coffee, avocado toast, and eggs Benedict, but what truly stood out was the fantastic service. My daughter and I were warmly welcomed by the manager, Nenad, who went above and beyond to ensure we were well seated. Our waiter, Bozidar, was attentive and friendly throughout. Great spot, atmosphere and staff! Highly recommend!
This was an incredible spot. We dined while visiting New York from Chicago and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The food was incredible, and the overall ambiance was moody, vibey, and rich. Our waitress Lina was also amazing! She gave such good recommendations, and made us feel welcome and celebrated!
Amazing service and atmosphere and excellent food. The lentil salad, linguine with clam sauce as the tagliatelle bolognese were all excellent. Great local feel to the place, and the servers make you feel like you’re part of the family. The pasta dishes took forever to be served, but they made up for it with a free dessert cookie.
I love coming here it’s one of my favorite little spots. If you plan to eat in, I definitely recommend making a reservation. I’ve noticed a lot of people don’t, and it fills up quickly. The quality of both the food and the coffee is excellent, and the overall atmosphere makes it worth coming back. The only slightly confusing part can be figuring out where to check in, but beyond that, it’s a really great place to dine.
Crema Reviews
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