Ambra Cucina Italiana in the West Village of New York partnered with Malfy Italian Gin for a beautiful Italian Summer Brunch dining experience, aimed to transport their patrons to the Amalfi Coast. Through delicious Mediterranean inspired brunch dishes curated by Chef John DeLucie, paired with a specialty cocktail menu of refreshing and gorgeous mixology served in beautiful, limited edition Copa glasses reflective of an Italian Coastal Summer in design. In this post, as part of our Food News in NYC, we delve into AMBRA Cucina Italiana.
The Cocktails of Malfy
The featured cocktails highlight the Malfy Gin flavor portfolio, such as the Bloody Sunday Mimosa (featuring Malfy Gin Arancia), the Amalfi 75 (featuring Malfy Gin Rosa) and the Malfy Golden Hour, (featuring Malfy Gin Limone). These mouth-watering cocktails paired with Ambra’s Italian Brunch specials such as Sicilian burrata, Italian Tuna Toast, Ricotta Omelette, to Amalfi Coast inspired pizza and intricate pasta dishes, have kept diners’ palettes engaged and delighted. The Italian Brunch summer collaboration will continue until September 8th.
Malfy is about Italian values at its core, showcasing creativity, vibrance and Italian spirit through its flavors and custom cocktails. Their gin flavors elevate any brunch, or aperitivo hour by invoking the laidback luxury of the Amalfi Coast with every sip. The Malfy Italian Summer Brunch at Ambra is the perfect moment to enjoy the beauty of their Greenwich Village surroundings, great conversation with friends, and to savour the tastes of a perfectly crafted cocktail.
Ambra – One of The Hottest Places in Manhattan
Ambra, the Italian ristorante, has become one of the hottest reservations in Manhattan, especially downtown, since its opening in Fall of 2023. Ambra is nestled in the heart of the West Village on Hudson Street at West 11th, an area that has growingly become among the city’s hottest and most trafficked hospitality neighborhoods. The restaurant offers an intimate dining experience with 70 seats, a private dining area inside, and 56 seats outside – designed to feel as though you were dining in a cafe in Italy.
Ambra, part of Hudson Street Hospitality Group helmed by Eytan Sugarman with managing partner Andrea Ienna, as well as the Hudson Street leadership team of Shaun Rose , Matt Shendell and Richie Romero. Ambra features an authentic Italian cuisine menu by Executive Chef John DeLucie with fresh bread, pasta, and desserts made on the premises.
The menu highlights a commitment to true house-made elements and uses only the best ingredients. They aim to inspire an energetic, communal atmosphere that encourages sharing over multi-course dining – both brunch and dinner.
Ambra is open 6 days a week, Tuesday through Sunday, with Brunch offered Saturday and Sundays from 11am-5pm. Recent brunch celebrity diners have included Sistine Stallone, Jude Law, Leila George, and their dinner scene has a constant flow of talent from Liev Schreiber to Amy Adams to Casey Affleck to Laverne Cox to Sarah Jessica Parker to Justin Timberlake.
The Executive Chef John DeLucie is the name behind famed restaurants like The Lion and Waverly Inn, bringing years of experience and a passion for serving exceptional food to Ambra, with a focus on neighborhood loyalty and authentic quality, from start to finish. The pizza dough is made with flour sourced from Italy, and pasta is made by hand paired with others sourced from Naples. Fresh fish and seafood, premiere meat, and excellent pastries, as well as vegan offerings.
Visit them online at www.ambranyc.com and head to Resy for reservations. Follow on instagram @AmbraNYC @MalfyGin #MalfyxAmbraItalianSummer
Anthony is a passionate food enthusiast living in the bustling food scene of New York City. With an insatiable curiosity for culinary exploration, he loves exploring the city’s diverse eateries, seeking out unique flavors and sharing his gastronomic adventures with fellow food lovers.
