Sant Ambroeus Lafayette 265 Lafayette Street, Manhattan, New York 10012

"Had a horrible experience at this restaurant. I frequent this location (always with a reservation), but after this last experience (no reservation) I won’t return. I came in and asked for a table i doors. I was told it would be a few minutes so I decided to wait. Two Caucasian ladies with a dog came in after me and no reservation. They asked for an outdoor table. After some time they started speaking with the hostess about the dog and a few minutes later she told them she actually had a table she could give them indoors. After she returned from walking them over, I asked why they were seated before me when I had been waiting. She said they had a reservation. I told her I overheard them when they came in and they did not have a reservation. She then said oh their reservation had been cancelled. Another lie. A man came over who may have been a manager and he said they had a reservation. He made that up because he wasn’t even at the hostess post and was unaware of who I was speaking about. He continued with saying there were no tables available for me. I guess the hostess must have felt she was wrong for what she did and found a table to offer me. Also as a mention, I love dogs and have two of my own, but I would never bring them inside a dining establishment unless I’m seated outdoors. I believe in NYS dogs are not allowed indoors at a restaurant, let alone allowed up onto the seating and able to lick the table."

"I love the place ambiance, deco, staff, wine carte. I was not much impressed with the food. I ordered a pasta con vongole that was not rich in taste, the vitello with tuna lacked flavors and salad seasoning did not soak the salad beautiful veggies. We were very well welcomed, and the host took very good care of us."

"A New York moment! Never leave New York without experiencing this place. The best service, the best food, the best coffee and pastries. No place can match the ambience!"

"Have been coming here for many years. The staff is always impeccably friendly, warm, and, well, perfect! This place is quiet, the decor is hard to describe- sophisticated but cheery. It's a haven from the urban noise and funk. The food parallels the ambience - fresh and perfectly prepared. Had the omelette and almond cornetto during my most recent visit, even the French would be impressed."

"I love coming to this place, they have fast serviceand fresh food. I had pasta alla Bolognese and my friend had rigatoni strofinati. The dishes were amazing.The staff were amazing, but there is a general assistant manager named Roger, he is so nice."