Ambrosia Ristorante & Wine Bar In Finale emilia

What a fun and funky spot for amazing Italian food presented in a contemporary way. As an Italian, I appreciate what the chef is doing to bring a fresh perspective on traditional dishes! I had the salmon, which was delectable; my partner had pasta with seafood, which was reminiscent of the same dish from my childhood that my Italian father would make. So so flavorful!

Pleased to see they open at 4:30, I chose this place because of a train schedule. Also, the menu is just what I like. I could tell that I surprised/confused the staff by entering at 4:45. They recovered quickly and seated me courteously. I was seated in a greenhouse room (glass wall and roof) which was cold. Later, someone turned on a ceiling-mounted heater. The temperature went from 66 to 70F in about 20 minutes. (Thermometer on the wall.) There were dried-out Christmas decorations all around me; on March 2nd. (See pic) The Brussels sprouts were as good as everyone says: their appearance, their flavor, and their texture. The server, Emi, and the cooks accommodated my special request. I was very happy to try the crispy gnocchi. Their texture, inside and out, was perfection. I could tell they were made in house. The restrooms (down stairs) were spotlessly clean, but the (non-slip?) rugs on the stairs could use a good cleaning.

Ambrosia was the ideal choice for a celebration, and it exceeded every expectation. We came as a group of 10, and the restaurant handled our large party beautifully! The highlight of the evening was the relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Being able to bring our own wine made the night feel personal and stress-free, and it set the tone for a wonderful evening filled with great conversation and plenty of laughs. There's something nice about a place that lets you settle in, forget about the time, and truly enjoy the company you're with. And then there's the food, absolutely delicious. Every dish delivered, and the quality really elevated the whole experience. If you're looking for a restaurant that can accommodate a big group without losing that warm, intimate feel, Ambrosia is it. We'll definitely be back for our next celebration!

My husband and I chose Ambrosia I celebrate Valentine’s Day, I made the reservations on December 18th; plenty of time before Valentine’s Day because I know I wanted to sit in their heated sunroom. However, when we got there we were seated upstairs. I told the waiter that I had specifically booked the sunroom for 2 people, he kindly went to speak with the hosts and returned to say that the sunroom was booked 🙃. This was very very disappointing, and it made no sense because I thought I was going to get the room I booked way in advance? So just know if you look a special section of the restaurant there is no guarantee that you will actually get to sit where you want… even if you book 2 months in advance!

Great Pasta! Service was excellent. Would recommend highly. Still can BYOB WINE 🍷

One of the best meals during restaurant week!

I had a great experience here. Great food, good drinks and a cozy environment.

Squid ink pasta was extremely salty. Couldn’t taste anything else. Octopus portion was tiny. If you have to come, don’t sit under the super strong ac.

Nice resturant to try during resturant week! Good options on the menu, great dishes! Sat in the outdoor seating pod & it was freezing. Our party ate dinner with our winter coats on. Would've been better to be informed prior to seating or given the option to sit inside.

Fantastic food, met if not exceeded expectations. I visited during restaurant week 2026 and generally speaking I am not RW person because most of the time it’s not a deal and most of the menus available are mediocre. Not the case at ambrosia - if I lived closer I would be compelled to visit almost every day of the week to try the whole menu. 3/3 dishes met if not exceeded expectations, not just as its price point. I’ve had ambrosia bookmarked for the beef carpaccio alone and it had the flavors I was looking for. If I had to give one point of improvement, I think it would benefit from a small drizzle of olive oil, but frankly it was good without. The chicken Milanese is easily within top 5 of this city; the salad was a heavy handed on the dressing (saturated, heavy leaves, not a bit of green exposed), but it was delicious nevertheless. I think a slice of lemon or other acid would have helped brighten the dish up and added a touch more interest. Last but not least, I was pleasantly surprised by the pistachio pannacotta. Well balanced pistachio flavor (both real and extract), perfect temperature and texture, and the tart compote was the perfect complement to the pannacotta - not just a smudge on the plate for garish. There is something about a dessert with extracts and colorants that scratches an itch that most viral, hyped restaurants cannot. When done with an exacting hand, it feels refreshing and absolutely nostalgic, not unlike milk bar and their unabashed love of clear imitation vanilla. This is a bustling spot with lots of tables and lots of waitstaff. Service was rather touch and go which is understandable with restaurant week. The pacing between courses was reasonable. The ambience is dated but still cute nevertheless. The weirdest part was that there’s no music so you just hear the subdued murmur of restaurant chatter. Absolutely will return sooner than later.