Ambria may be the kind of place you imagine your parents liking — mature, classy, elegant, a bit subdued — but if you ever need to impress someone (including yourself), this would be a good choice. The dark wood of the Art Nouveau dining room makes Ambria seem intimate. Flowers and candlelight make it romantic. Everyone is well dressed (that needs to include you). And the food is sublime, a sophisticated haute French with hints of the Far East. The seared foie gras is one of the city’s best, or you might try the wild morel mushrooms. Pan roasted lobster is served with a fricassee of vegetables and squash blossom tempura. An almond-crusted rack of lamb arrives with an artichoke pavé and lamb-stuffed pepper. Ordering a la carte offers more flexibility, but one of the fixed price menus lets you try more dishes. Ordering wine gives you a chance to chat with Ambria’s delightful sommelier, who has actually been known to suggest a less expensive wine simply because it tastes better. And don’t forget to save room for dessert. There are lots of choices, but Ambria is famous for its soufflés. If you do want a soufflé, you need to order it at the beginning of the meal. But don’t worry – if you forget and are forced to try one of the other desserts (chocolate euphoria cake, mango ravioli with roasted pineapple), it’s not a hardship.