The new Sant Ambroeus on Lafayette Street in Soho has been open since January but I finally made it down for lunch today. I got there a little early and had a chance to examine the interior design.  I loved everything they chose including the photography, warm wood paneling, burnt orange leather banquettes with brass frames, dirty chartreuse velvet upholstery on the chairs, art deco light fixtures, and the geometric patterned floor. That description sounds like something that wouldn’t work but somehow it manages to be insanely chic.  It actually looks better in person than it does in these photos. Oh, and the Italian cuisine is pretty delicious too. You can stop in for a full meal or a quick espresso at the counter. But I suggest lingering as long as possible to ogle the design details.

265 Lafayette Street

New York, NY 10012

212-966-2770

Monday to Friday 7:30am – 11:00pm

Saturday and Sunday 8:30am – 11:00pm

Photos via Sant Ambroeus