Sant Ambroeus Lafayette Reviews

This is one of my favorite Italians in the area - what a wonderful atmosphere by the bar. Great pasta dishes. But most of all - friendly waiters with charm! I love coming here and recommend you book in advance to avoid disappointment on weekends.

but it was my fault - went in on a random Tuesday expecting brunch but i was stuck with lunch. I panicked over all of the delicious looking choices and I think I ended up going with a basic prosciutto cotto and swiss panini. And it was literally just that. No additional arugula or sauce, I had to ask for extra mayo. On that alone I'd rate it a 3, but the restaurant and other menu options looked like a 5 so I will have to go back and give it another go. They had so many other delicious looking options. Also though, the prices on some items seemed ridiculously high.

We really enjoyed our food at Sant Ambroeus. I had the Spaghetti al pesto and it was in my opinion, the best pesto pasta I ever had. The portion is very good as well. My friends had the Tagliatelle a la bolognese. I had a small bite to taste and it was equally great in flavors. We ended up with the Gianduia and the tiramisu, both of which were exquisite and devoured in no time. The service was very good and food came out quickly. It’s a great spot in Soho and I would definitely come back. Highly memorable!

A casual place to dine in located along Lafayette near Prince Street, the food is good and also superb service by their staff. Highly recommended.

Rub elbows with upper East Side rich and have breakfast here. I swear Keith Urban walked in alone to eat. Service great, food awesome and champagne was PRIMO!!!

Great place for lunch. I had my favorite - the Vitello Tonnato (chilled and thinly sliced veal with a tuna sauce and capers) and my guest ordered the spaghetti Carbonara (with pancetta, organic egg, Parmigiano Reggiano and fresh black pepper). Bottle of 2014 Pinot Grigio, Livio Felluga and all is well with the world!

I went for lunch and only had the fennel soup and beef carpaccio sandwich. They were very tasty. The staff is extremely attentive and friendly.

Upon arriving at the restaurant a half hour early, I was pleasantly surprised to be seated immediately. I did not think this would be plausible, as the reservations seemed to be quite booked up. The staff was extremely pleasant, and attentive as well. I heard great things about the food here, and was not disappointed. I ordered the veal milanese, and it was absolutely delicious; extremely tender and light. The food came out rather quickly, regardless of that the restaurant was full. The drinks were delicious, and most definitely did not skimp on the liquor. The atmosphere in the restaurant was quite nice as well. It was not too noisy, and the decorations had this Parisian vibe which I loved. I would most definitely recommend this place to anyone for either a quick meal, or a nice romantic dinner.

Let’s start with positives. Food was very good. The black ink spaghetti carbonara was fantastic. Service was not that good. The waiter was talking pretty arrogantly. We asked a few questions about dishes and there wasn’t much help. The cocktail he brought wasn’t drinkable and he wasn’t helpful. To his credit he took it off the bill but only because I asked to remove it from table after having a sip.

Love love love chique European flair fashion people watching and great food in the best decor and a divine manager I go her once a month at least

Two of us were in NYC for a business meeting and decided to go to Sant Ambroeus for breakfast beforehand. We got there at 8 am and there were many tables open but by the time we left (9 am) it was packed. Delicious food and coffee. Highly recommend making a reservation if you will be there after 9 am.

Hello While on a business trip to NY I went to this restaurant, it was perfect! The food really good and the atmosphere very nice, I highly recommend this restaurant! Rowena

After long walk in Soho, I found this place right of Lafayette. The place was so nice and cozy. We had to wait for like 15 min. But it was so worth it. We got squid ink pasta and salmon. We love squid ink pasta more. It was flavorful and delicious. The sauce was so perfect and the pasta was Al dente. Highly recommended.

This was our first time dining at Sant Ambroeus in Soho. The location is convenient. While some of the seating is confined it certainly is far from the worst in Manhattan. Next visit I would request a particular location. Service was quick. Actually...too quick. When dining on a Saturday evening I expect more time between courses. Our waiter was rushing our order. We ordered an antipasti to share and a salad each. They were brought out at the same time. This is a pet peeve of mine and can set the tone of the entire meal. If a restaurant/server wishes to serve this way the customer should be asked if they would like everything brought out at once. The Parmigiana di melanzane and salads (lentil & arugula) were delicious. For entrees we ordered the bolognese and branzino. Both were excellent. We shared a tiramisu for dessert. Presented in a glass...and very delicious. I had expected the restaurant to be full with customers waiting to be seated after being rushed through our meal. For a Saturday evening it was quiet when we left. We would return and ask that our meal be served more slowly and courses brought out on their own.

great taste! great atmosphere! so cozy and warm. good food, good drinks...so clean, so good. staff is so friendly.

This is a very nice bistro to eat good food in a cool environment. I would recommend the area and the restaurant.

So so good The service is wonderful!!!! All looks very good The olive oil is WOW Eta the smoked salmon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Excellent vitello tonato if you are looking for a light dish. Also spaghetti Bolognese is very special. To finish try their hot chocolate cake with ice cream

The shaved Bussels sprouts salad is a revelation: not too salty, not too oily. Just perfection.if you want the famous lemon ricotta pancakes, arrive early or on the weekends. During the week, they're off the menu by 11 a.m. The service is great, and the pasta Bolognese is also perfection. There are other locations of this restaurant. I would highly recommend eating at one of them. Just lovely!

Went for a light breakfast. We had the avocado toast which we had heard great things about. I guess that since we were coming from Arizona where you will find many things topped with avocados we were expecting more. It was pretty much a piece of toast with an avocado mashed on it. Not very flavorful at all and it also didn't really go well with the taste of coffee during breakfast. Someone in our party had iced coffee and they did rave about that. It seems like a nice bagel would have been much more delicious and less expensive.

Staff were nice and food was delicious. Atmosphere was really peaceful. They dimed the lights which was nice. It is a fine dining place and dishes are a little pricey.

This is a quaint, cozy location. The service is excellent and the food is very good. We ate salad, pastas, the cavolini, ending with dessert. We had a mix of cocktails, wine, port and coffee. Every one of us was happy, happy, happy.

A dear friend wanted to treat me to a nice dinner, and his choice of Sant Ambroeus could not have been better. The bar and dining room are somewhat small, but warmly lit and comfortable, in an upscale, Italianesque bistro style. My prosciutto with mozzarella was top-notch, and the tagliatelle Bolognese was superb, flavorful and ample. My friend's black spaghetti was likewise perfect. The lemon sorbet and chocolate cake desserts were likewise of high quality. The service was a bit uneven at times, but did not detract from the overall pleasure of the meal. I'm looking forward to returning!

My daughters and I had dinner at Sant Ambroeus last weekend. We loved the original Italian decor and atmosphere. The staff even seemed to be Italian. The tables are a little cramped, but manageable. Our reservation was for 7:30pm and we called to see if we could change to 8pm. We were told not possible, but when we got there, the restaurant was practically empty (and when we left there were still several open tables). Oh well. There is a good cocktail list and the wine list was good too-expensive. The menu consisted of authentic italian dishes-lots of pasta and meat and fish dishes. We had a very tasty caprese starter in which they let us substitute the mozzarella for burrata cheese that was covered in truffles-so delicious! We got 3 different kinds of pasta and shared-cacio e pepe, tagliatelle with meat sauce and pasta with arrabiata sauce. All were excellent! We ended our dinner with a glass of limoncello and tiramisu. The waiters and staff were helpful but not overly attentive. Overall we had a very lovely and relaxing dinner. Would definitely recommend Sant Ambroeus to friends visiting NYC. (my daughters also told me that the restaurant was visited in the TV show Gossip Girl actors)

Loved the interior, the hot chocolate, and the avocado toast with eggs best. We came here almost every morning for breakfast while staying in Soho. Once when we started with the Guggenheim museum we went to Sant Ambroeus on Madison. Same menu, different interior but still the same retro art deco style and atmosphere. Friendly service.

First time at Sant Ambroeus, clearly very established but I dont get to NYC so often at the moment. Was excellent- great service, every dish from each of us at the table was delicious, I am looking forward to going back

While I heard that other Sant Ambroeus' are also good, this one is definitely great. I don't understand how can anyone give it less than 5 stars - at least for breakfast this is one of the top places. Every dish, every coffee and tea were great. Service was nice, too. I have to single out their coffee - the BEST in New York, far better than other places that specialize in coffee. Also, their omelettes are equally amazing.

Chic spot with fresh pastries, sandwiches and salads. Loved the inside and outside seating. Had the almond croissant, fresh squeezed OJ and chicken salad sandwich. So delicious and fresh.

After wwandering around Little Italy area and been midly dissapointed with the choice of restaurants that were not packed with people and long queues we came across this little gem. First impression were jsut like a typical Italian restaurant anywhere in the world but upon walking instead we were met warmly by staff ask to sit for 5 minutes whilst they prepared a table (we had not booked but would recommend doing so especially at weekends) The only downside of the entire evening was we were next to the door and cashier station so was hectic at times, maybe a medium size screen would help with this. The menu was extensive the food was delicious, the fish was brought out to the table to ensure we were happy, the staff were efficient and attentive without been intrusive. Delicious bread starter yummy. Nice bar area if you just want drinks. We througly enjoyed our evening but beware this restaurant is not cheap - 3 course meal 1 bottle of white wine for 3 persons @350 $ the wine been 50$ was a Pinot Grigio nothing fancy. Would I go again definetly,

Visited during a weekday for business lunch. The tuna tartare was delicious and so was the Branzino fish which was nice and fresh. Service was warm and friendly. Location on Lafayette makes it easy to find.

Very diverse, interesting menu. Plenty of options for the vegetarians in our party. The appetizers were delicious and a reasonable size. Salads were good however overpriced. $200 lunch for 4 with no alcoholic. Yikes!

We had a very lovely experience with an excellent welcome and service and a very delicious meal. What made our experience the most enjoyable was the endless attention which was GRACIOUSLY and generously offered. We dit NOT have to ask for a sampling of the wines, extra bread, olive oil, basil, cookies with our espressos! We enjoyed several dishes, but our favorites were the San Ambroeus breaded veal Milanese, the Salmone, and the Melanzane. Last, but not least, the warmth and spirit of the staff take you back to Milano, without being pretentious.

It was a hot day while my daughter and I were walking around and couldn't help but walk in Sant Ambrose to cool off and chill for a minute before we continue! The place was packed and I was desperate to get a seat anywhere inside to cool off. We were given a choice to either take a bar seat or wait for a table since we didn't have a prior booking. I asked for espresso and cappuccino for my daughter. While waiting for our drinks, the lady next to us ordered an miniature size cake but looked so good! I couldn't help myself but asked her what was the name of the cake and if it was good! Its Gianduia, she replied with a smile. I could tell from the glaze of her eyes it was so tasty. She added that she had it once before and it was good. From the way she carved a piece of the cake I couldn't resist. I ordered a Gianduia to split it with my daughter. As soon as it arrived, from the looks if it was it spoke for itself! I took a bite and it literally melts in your mouth! It was a taste of hazelnut a touch of chocolate! It was dangerously good! The waiter was great with a wonderful common sense of humor, the place was clean and cool, and bright. The cost of our bill was about $23.00 which fairly good compared to NYC. Highly recommended.

Recognising the Milanese spelling of their Milan patron Saint Ambrose, I stopped in for an early morning coffee and brioche. It was a small slice of Milan in the middle of Manhattan. The cappuccino was correctly proportioned (smallish cup, nice shot of expresso and a nice milk froth) not the huge milky coffees which Starbucks and their ilk have inflicted on the world. The chocolate brioche was more of a French style petit pain au chocolate but good none the less. I do not know what it is like for larger portions of food but as a quick pit stop for a coffee in the morning it was ideal

I love all the dishes and pastries of the Sant Ambroues in Madison Avenue, Southampton and West village if you go for lunch but if you are looking for a trandy not boring night, the only one to go is in SOHO managed by the great Ali Niroomand. The ambience is vibrant..artist, models happy smiling faces all around...

We used to frequent the Madison Ave location (also excellent), but recently dined at the Soho location. As always, the food is excellent and the service is outstanding. Started with the Prosciutto e Mozzarella, then had the Bolognese and the Trofie al Ragu. Can't go wrong with the Bolognese, but the Ragu was tremendous. Topped it all off with an Affogato. Had a bottle of the Rosso di Montalcino, which was good. Only complaint is that the bench seating around the perimeter is uncomfortable -- odd leather seating (not upholstered?), draped hammock-like over a wooden frame.

High-quality and tasty food, rather big serving pieces, large choice of meals. In this trip to NY it was one of the best places for brunch, ideal from quality-price standpoint. Satisfying brunch for two costs around $120-130, and thi is fair price for this cuisine.

I entered the restaurant and I asked for a table for one person to eat (explicit). Apparently there was no table available so they offered a sit at the bar, that's okay ... I have no problem sitting at the bar. I waited in the bar about 20 min for someone to offer me the menu ... they only offered me the drink menu... I asked for a drink and spend around more 40 min there, waiting a table or a menu... completely ignored. I had to leave the place hungry and had go eating in another place. Terrible experience.

I have been dying to make my way to a Sant Ambroeus for breakfast ever since I came across it a few years ago. It did not disappoint. The atmosphere was chic, the food was excellent and the company was fabulous! Just being there surrounded by the local clientele was entertainment in itself--people talking about there fabulous parties, designer friends, etc. Everyone who was anyone was apparently there, who knew! The service was incredible; they were attentive without being over bearing, giving you ample time to sit and enjoy without using you. Cannot wait to go back!

We heard about this restaurant of friends so we booked. It was very disappointing, we arrived around 7.30 pm, all the specialities were sold out! We ordered the pasta with truffel, pasta too al dente and cold, truffel too thick. I had the fish branzino which was ok. only one bathroom and the doorlock was broken, could not close the door.

I have been clients of the Madison and West Village spot for many years. I never got the chance to try the Soho spot until two months ago. Very nice staff (and very kids friendly which is rare in NY), delicious food, nice spot. I can not find any minuses. Very well done. We will be back for sure.

We were visiting NYC and walking around SoHo, got hungry and stumbled onto this place for lunch. It was busy and we didn't have reservations but the maître 'd was very nice and found us a table after a 10-15 min wait. The food was great but equally important, the staff was so understanding about my daughter's severe allergies (nuts, seafood) and made sure her food was prepared safely. We enjoyed it so much that when we came back to SoHo the next day (was staying grand central area) and had lunch here again! We found out the name of the maître 'd -- Lorenzo, as he sent a complimentary tiramisu for my daughter, prepared without nuts. It was a very sweet thing to do. We'll definitely come here again when we visit NYC again in the spring!

The service was amazing. My BFF particularly loved the homemade bread with seeds so much, the waiter gave him some to go! European Vibe.The food was delicious. Small on portion size and pricey but worth it! We ordered AVOCADO TOAST which is avocado guacamole and LA NOSTRA CESARE which is baby kale, croutons, aged Pecorino, hard-boiled egg, and pecan dressing. We had to order their famous dessert SANT AMBROEUS, which is chocolate mousse cake with a chocolate custard center SEE PHOTO. Would definitely come back again!

I have been a fan of Sant Ambroeus since the early days of the Madison Avenue branch, before it was sold to Fauchon. So for me it was a pleasure to discover the West Village location years later, and also the Soho one. Always impeccable service, great food and high end customers. The Soho branch is somewhat smaller but nonetheless it keeps the italian chic intact. The leather banquettes are stunning, as is the rest of the decor. Also the waiters are dressed very sharp! They match the decor. Food is superb, no matter what you choose it will be excellent.

There are so many things I like about this place, from the street art at the entrance to the small interior design elements (like the different plates hanging on the wall) to the fabulous bar, not to mention its location. It's got that cool euro vibe while still feeling very New York, and the food is pretty good too! This is a great place to have dinner and drinks with friends before a fun night downtown. Portions do run a bit small, I would say, so if sharing, consider getting at least 4 apps and main dishes. We got the tuna tartar and the burrata, and the tagliatelle and salmon as mains. Honestly, I can't think of anything outstanding about them but they were definitely savory and authentic and worth considering. With that in mind, I would reiterate that this is a great choice for brunch or dinner which is centrally located, has a fun and cool vibe with good food.

Sant ambreous is top notch. From the food to the service, the ambiance transports you to Europe. Everything we ordered was delicious and the potions are perfect, even for sharing. Definitely recommend. Their brunch menu is only served on weekends but all the food is amazing. Can’t wait to come back

Expectations were great to get a superb Italian dessert and some good coffee.Although the service at the bar was really going on ahead we were a bit disappointed.The room feels a bit cold in its design and classic Italian desserts were not top notch. Great location in SoHo

Nice and friendly with good food... Sant Ambroeus that welcomed to Soho, beside good food also offers good cappuccino at the bar. You will also find good crowd during lunch time. By the way, pastas are my favourite!

You have to love walking into a restaurant and finding a ton of individually painted plates of all sizes on the wall. Honestly, I love that type of unique interior designing. They start you off with what seemed like homemade bread and a terrific olive oil. It was a business lunch and we split the orichette with tomatoes and ricotta (which was the perfect amount) and the salad nicoise (also the perfect amount). The salad came with all kinds of beans and a very light dressing. The tuna was cooked perfectly. The service was impeccable - not in our way and always there when we need them. We didn't do dessert. Great place. I'd come back here and try a few other dishes.

Regardless of the location, this pace always delivers on its promise. Superb Italian food, great wine (even by the glass) and professional service. You can’t go wrong.

It is everything it promises to be. You get what you see. Friendly, casual, upscale, professional, authentic (enough) and current.

Wish I could give this place 6 stars - I love it! Great food and the absolutely best staff in NYC! Everyone is so friendly it feels more like home

Looking for a cosy yet trendy spot in Soho? Look no further. The Italian vibe combined with the trendy crowd / atmosphere of Soho is a perfect mix. Great service. Best for breakfast and lunch. I highly recommend the vitello tonneto paired with a glass of Rose and don't hesitate to try the outdoor seating when the sun is out. Cheers!

This place is tastefully decorated and the tables aren't too close together. The staff are competent, if a bit cold. The food is high quality Italian fayre. Not cheap for what is was, but still enjoyable.

Sant Ambroeus is a very nice Italian restaurant in SoHo, New York with excellent food and very good service. There's variety of dishes.

We have now eaten in 4 of 5 of this high end chains restaurants. The Soho branch was less comfortable than the others but the food and service was superb. My squid ink pasta carbonara was delicious as was all the other dishes our party had. I can heartily recommend any of their places.

This morning I had a bit more time on my hands and headed to breakfast at Sant Ambroeus. The tea was really good ands my breakfast was completely mouthwatering. I love smoked salmon, but I just also really love when restaurants do a perfectly poached egg. I shall return!

Perfect choice for any time of the day! Breakfast, lunch, dinner, everything is perfect! Love the Salmon, red meat, vegetables, everything! Super tasty and organic!! Love the atmosphere and service is perfect! Really good wine options! Besides the food, espresso coffee is really good!!

Having been for lunch and dinner in a row,it was amazing to see the change of ambiance between lunch and diner.the managers are keeping the service under control and the food is great,especially the special of the day

We were shopping in the SoHo area and, after feeling a little peckish, decided to pop in to this Milanese Italian restaurant. The venue had a distinctive vibe. It was busy, but not too busy to affect service. In fact, our server, Katherine B, was very helpful and attentive. We ordered the following: (1) Shrimp cocktail, which was not your usual NYC shrimp cocktail, but served with Marie Rose sauce, which tasted delicious. The shrimps were plump and fresh. The dish was light, but tasty; (2) Carpaccio di Pomodori, which was a lovely, light, thinly-sliced tomato salad with appropriately sharp vinaigrette and small pickled onions on top. This was perfect to refresh the palate before the pasta dish; and (3) Tonnarelli Cacio e Pepe, which is a simple cheese and pepper pasta. This was absolutely delightful. It was creamy with fresh pasta and a touch of pepper to spice it up slightly. It worked very well. On entering the restaurant, we had no expectations, as we had not eaten there before. However, we would definitely recommend this venue. Food very good, the atmosphere very good and the service very good.

They serve great vitello tonato and we enjoyed the Tiramisu. Small and Sympatico Italian restaurant in Soho - just away from the touristic Little Italy.

You know when you just crave a great coffee and you walk blocks just for that coffee. Then you get to the Sant Ambroeus for the coffee bar and then then you get hungry. And you order the agnolotti with zucchini purée. But it is going to be gnocchi because the chef. And it comes with what looks like the whole umbrian truffle. And it is just so yummy. If you were home, you would lick the plate, that good. Più caffè per favore.

I am a big fan and regular of Ant Ambroeus uptown Madison. Downtown the place looks like wreck where not even the floor matches in each room, the tables are a mess, and the arrogance of the maitre d is so unpleasant....

We went to Sant Ambroeus with our New Yorker and spouse after dinner for gelato. Good gelato is hard to come by outside good-sized cities. Sant Ambroeus has some of the best, I think. As a lover of gelato, I had two scoops - stracciatella (chocolate chip) and chocolate. Yummy! The stracciatella was popular in our group. One person had hazelnut and pistachio. It was all good! Next time I'm in New York, I really want to go to Sant Ambroeus for dinner.

We were attracted to the street front as we browsed menus up and down Lafayette, and once the Maitre D' gave us such a warm invitation, we decided to dine here. The warm welcome is meaningful - we are middle aged and my husband rides a mobility scooter so it's not exactly like we're Brangelina. They sat us in a comfy spot in the front room and graciously whisked away the machine to store in the back. Our first impression was the olive oil served with the bread. OMG, I think we drank a gallon of it! Fresh green olive intensity with a pepper tickle. My husband's Spaghetti Neri was delicious with perfect salty savoury bits of pancetta. My Cacio e Pepi was disappointing - too wet and rather bland. It's an ultra simple dish, so it has to be perfect to be good. I added lemon and some of that amazing olive oil, so was satisfied. The Rosso di Montalcino was one of the best we've had - in fact we've been searching for that same producer since. I didn't realize this was a chain until I googled it later at home, and glad I didn't or we might not have dined there. It doesn't come across as a chain; the service is attentive and personal, the decor is welcoming and a bit chic and the wine list is interesting. All and all, we were happy with our experience and value.

People go to restaurants to not have a good time, to complain, or to have something about which to gripe. We go out to enjoy ourselves,and we certainly did at Sant Ambroeus. Were there a few misses? Of course. Did it ruin our evening? Not at all. And I too have had a few misses in serving dinners in my time. It happens. Our meals were delicious. I had the tofu ricotta drizzled with aged balsamic. It was so flavorful and the chef was kind enough to share his secret with me so that I can replicate it. And I will. It was a new experience of tofu for me and I can see making it and serving it over pasta. The gluten free tagliatelle, made for the restaurant, was outstanding. Handsome Companion had the lamb, mint and pistachio pasta. It was spectacular. The mint shone through and was perfect with the lamb. Our waitress was warm and charming. She is from Verona. No more need be said.

The food was ok but the restaurant is so dirty and the service very poor. The whole restaurant needs a deep cleaning It looks like a cafe with tiny tables And Teeny chairs that are uncomfortable. We were seated next To the bathrooms and I couldn't help But feeling that we were eating in a rundown diner- Not a restaurant. Very expensive for A diner with mediocre food and dirty napkins.

Great place! Food, crowd, atmosphere, terrace and host! Great experience Ali the mayor of soho is the best host! Highly recommended

It was my friend's birthday when we went to Sant Ambroeus, and despite having a reservation for 7:30, and arriving promptly at 7:20 we were not seated until 8:05pm, with few check-ins from any staff. We were not offered a menu or a glass of water, and were just directed to the bar where the bartender half way through our forty five minute wait asked if we needed anything. When we were finally everything went smoothly, the meal arrived quickly, and they even gave us a few complimentary desserts because it was my friend's birthday, but it really did not make up for the wait at the beginning. The food tasted good and the portions were fair, but I will not be back.

We ate here for lunch the other day. We each ordered a drink and split the filled pasta and the cheeseburger. Both were very good, but we had to ask for salt and pepper as they were in need of more seasoning. The bread that they offered us at the table was fresh baked and delicious and the service was great as well.

Nice way to celebrate fourth of July weekend, good weather, excellent food, attentive wait staff very personable

Went here for breakfast. Delicious eggs benedict with coffee and fresh juice. Not a cheap place to eat, but food is good and the place looks good.

Eccellent food, coffee and service. The ambience was great and the staff professional and prompt. It was expensive with tax and tips but was worth it.

I spend a lot of time in Italy and southern EU so I’m spoiled when it comes to Italian food. So whenever some suggest eating Italian in The US I try to avoid it since what is know as Italian has not much to do with Italian. Sant Ambroeus is the exception. The place feels and looks like a old Milanese restaurant and food is what’s supposed to be. My favourite the cotoletta Milanese off course.

This place has a very popular restaurant under the same name on the upper east side. At first it felt misplaced in Soho as it does have a certain uptown flair but the food is authentically Italian and the ambience very pleasant. Try their pasta dishes for sure. It's also a good place for coffee and their delicious cakes.