Sant Ambroeus Opens In Paris’ Saint-Germain-Des-Prés

Osso buco at Sant Ambroeus Paris, which opened in the 6th Arrondissement on December 5

Alberto Blasetti

A Parisian neighborhood long renowned for its upscale cafe culture has new Italian addition.

Sant Ambroeus, the Milanese cafe dating back to 1936, has opened its first location in France at 11 Rue Saint-Benoît in the 6th Arrondissement. The institution already has outposts in New York City, Southampton, Aspen, and Palm Beach.

“Sant Ambroeus has always stood for more than dining… it reflects a distinct Milanese way of life,” said Gaetano Guarducci, managing partner at Sant Ambroeus. “Our goal is to evolve thoughtfully, bringing the spirit of Milan to cities that inspire us. Paris felt inevitable… as a place where style, creativity, and genuine hospitality naturally converge.”

Inside Sant Ambroeus Paris

At the corner of Rue Saint-Benoît and Rue Guillaume-Apollinaire, steps from the church of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Sant Ambroeus Paris is an 80-seat restaurant and coffee bar with an outdoor terrace. The space offers all-day dining, from breakfast to lunch to aperitivo to dinner.

Designed by Paris-based architect Fabrizio Casiraghi, the 280-square-metre space was fabricated to combine Milanese sensibilities with Parisian touches. Warm woods interiors aim to be reminiscent of a Riva boat, while the brand’s signature black and white diamond-patterned mosaic floors offer a familiar welcome among Parisian design details throughout the dining room. For a cozy, chic atmosphere, velvet banquettes, sculptural lighting, and curated artwork offer an intimate guest experience. Near the bar, stained-glass bas-reliefs depict the Milan and New York skylines.

“We wanted to preserve the artistic soul of this neighborhood and the cabaret spirit of the space,” said Casiraghi. “It’s almost theatrical—unfolding across several levels with Art Nouveau railings. We combined Milanese soul with the elegance of Lalique glasswork. Sant Ambroeus has a strong visual identity and a deep appreciation for art, which naturally finds its place in the gallery district of Saint-Germain.”

In celebration of the early December opening, Sant Ambroeus collaborated with the Parisian label L/Uniform on a limited-edition tote inspired by their iconic shopping bag, which can be purchased at the L/Uniform Quai Voltaire location or at santambroes.com.

Dining At Sant Ambroeus Paris

Sant Ambroeus Paris’ menu offers classic Milanese cuisine found at all the brand’s locations including vitello tonnato, osso buco, cotoletta alla Milanese, and risotto alla Milanese. The menu also includes Italian American favorites like crudo, burgers, lobster rolls, and Caesar salads, plus new Parisian signatures including carpaccio di manzo.

Italian coffee culture is also central to the space, and to pair with it, pastries. A full panini menu and pastries bring the Milanese pasticceria tradition to the heart of Paris, with baked goods and coffee available for in-house enjoyment and take away, a novelty in France.

The coffee menu offers a mix of European and American sensibilities, with the typical espresso drinks, plus matcha, tea, and indulgent hot chocolates such as scorzette d’arancia (Sicilian orange), pistacchio, and diamante, a dark chocolate with hazelnut and apricot.

Harder beverages include a wide range of Italian cocktails, plus New York-inspired creations made with French ingredients. The menu is divided into three sections: Signatures, aperitivi, classics, featuring everything from the classic martini and amaretto sour to a jalapeño margarita and espresso martini. Of course, plenty of Italian and French wines are poured by the glass, as well as a larger selection of wines.

“We cultivate a timeless sense of welcoming, a family spirit rooted in tradition, where the neighborhood plays a central role, and where gastronomy and design bring together personalities from fashion, culture and hearts,” said Alireza Niroomand, Sant Ambroeus’ artistic director. “In short, it’s a place where you feel at home.”