Amazing food. So much so we came back twice during our trip to the area. Service was a bit impersonal and slow the first night, but the second night our server Max took care of us and we had a great experience.
Get the margherita focaccia, crispy canellini beans, and skirt steak. You won’t be disappointed.
Seating is a bit tight, but the ambiance is lovely. We will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Shimara Gunawardana
My husband and I are huge fans of the Il buco restaurants generally, and al Mare in Amagansett didn’t disappoint. Every corner of the establishment is beautiful so one can’t really go wrong with where they choose to sit. My favorite was the sea bass with eggplant, peppers, tomato and pine nuts- a really simple dish, celebrating each and every ingredient. We were a bit surprised by the limited pasta options on the menu but the seafood more than made up for it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jacob Ullom
Food is very good here! Only complaint is the last visit the staff was all over the place and food took a while. Will have to go back again!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Michael RinoRemover
Delicious and creative food with an excellent atmosphere and lovely service.
I regret not coming here sooner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andrea K
Although it was a busy July night, our waitress was really on top of things. The food was nothing to write back home. We had big, totally unseasoned slabs of tuna, stringy broccolini, lukewarm but tasty bucatini and the very doughy pizza focaccia. The music was terrible - classic rock in department store makeover - but nobody goes there for the music, and for the food probably neither ;-) Nice atmosphere and a lot of people watching. The restaurant could really benefit from a few improvements
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Mathias Korder Fort
I’ve been coming to Il Buco’s Amagansett location since it opened, and it consistently serves some of the best food in the Hamptons. The menu leans heavily into seafood, but the vegetables and other seasonal dishes are just as impressive.
The interior is beautifully designed and perfectly situated right on Amagansett’s main street. Unfortunately, the outdoor space doesn’t live up to the same standard — it feels thrown together, cramped with too many chairs, often plagued by flies, and on multiple visits has had an unpleasant sewage-like smell. With some attention, it could be a truly magical setting.
Service is mixed. The busboys are generally attentive, but the front-of-house staff and servers can be slow and inattentive.
Bottom line: Come for the food. Sit inside or enjoy a drink at the bar. Skip the terrace — and bring a little patience for the service.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Franziska Lienhard
Everything was excellent the service the food and the Atmosphere . Our server was great and the whole family loved it. We will come back any time.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ari Perkins
Spectacular food and service. Razor clams and whole fluke were especially notable. Great vibe and location.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The Cocktail Collective
Had the pasta and a specialty cocktail—both were excellent. Pasta was flavorful and cooked just right. The cocktail was creative and well-balanced. Service was friendly and the atmosphere was relaxed. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ross F. Lubell
Waitress great food great
Hostesses have such bad attitudes - they need to be replaced
The food was mostly excellent but the service was lacking.
Cheryl Rubin
Great food, ambience and service. 4th or 5th time there - can’t wait to return.
Fork
I’ve heard rave reviews for Il Buco in New York City, but since I was in the Hamptons on a weekday (with more traffic than expected), I decided to venture all the way to Amagansett. I didn’t like the service here; I waited around 20 minutes for a table because of the lack of staff. When I finally say down, I ordered an anchovy focaccia and a steak. I liked their healthier spin on focaccia, but it wasn’t worth $30. However, the crunchy garlic steak was the best steak I’ve ever tasted! The atmosphere is Hamptons chic, accounting for the increased price point. I would definitely return, since most restaurants in the Hamptons are dinner-only, and this spot serves lunch. They clearly use the best ingredients for the food. Expect choppy service, though.
Meredith Pugh
we practically ate the entire menu and every bit was fantastic. it's fresh, vibrant food with a intimate and chic ambiance. the pea and bacon pasta is unforgettable. run.
Amazing food. So much so we came back twice during our trip to the area. Service was a bit impersonal and slow the first night, but the second night our server Max took care of us and we had a great experience.
Get the margherita focaccia, crispy canellini beans, and skirt steak. You won’t be disappointed.
Seating is a bit tight, but the ambiance is lovely. We will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
My husband and I are huge fans of the Il buco restaurants generally, and al Mare in Amagansett didn’t disappoint. Every corner of the establishment is beautiful so one can’t really go wrong with where they choose to sit. My favorite was the sea bass with eggplant, peppers, tomato and pine nuts- a really simple dish, celebrating each and every ingredient. We were a bit surprised by the limited pasta options on the menu but the seafood more than made up for it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food is very good here! Only complaint is the last visit the staff was all over the place and food took a while. Will have to go back again!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Delicious and creative food with an excellent atmosphere and lovely service.
I regret not coming here sooner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Although it was a busy July night, our waitress was really on top of things. The food was nothing to write back home. We had big, totally unseasoned slabs of tuna, stringy broccolini, lukewarm but tasty bucatini and the very doughy pizza focaccia. The music was terrible - classic rock in department store makeover - but nobody goes there for the music, and for the food probably neither ;-) Nice atmosphere and a lot of people watching. The restaurant could really benefit from a few improvements
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
I’ve been coming to Il Buco’s Amagansett location since it opened, and it consistently serves some of the best food in the Hamptons. The menu leans heavily into seafood, but the vegetables and other seasonal dishes are just as impressive.
The interior is beautifully designed and perfectly situated right on Amagansett’s main street. Unfortunately, the outdoor space doesn’t live up to the same standard — it feels thrown together, cramped with too many chairs, often plagued by flies, and on multiple visits has had an unpleasant sewage-like smell. With some attention, it could be a truly magical setting.
Service is mixed. The busboys are generally attentive, but the front-of-house staff and servers can be slow and inattentive.
Bottom line: Come for the food. Sit inside or enjoy a drink at the bar. Skip the terrace — and bring a little patience for the service.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Everything was excellent the service the food and the Atmosphere . Our server was great and the whole family loved it. We will come back any time.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Spectacular food and service. Razor clams and whole fluke were especially notable. Great vibe and location.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had the pasta and a specialty cocktail—both were excellent. Pasta was flavorful and cooked just right. The cocktail was creative and well-balanced. Service was friendly and the atmosphere was relaxed. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Waitress great food great
Hostesses have such bad attitudes - they need to be replaced
Restaurantji Recommends
The food was mostly excellent but the service was lacking.
Great food, ambience and service. 4th or 5th time there - can’t wait to return.
I’ve heard rave reviews for Il Buco in New York City, but since I was in the Hamptons on a weekday (with more traffic than expected), I decided to venture all the way to Amagansett. I didn’t like the service here; I waited around 20 minutes for a table because of the lack of staff. When I finally say down, I ordered an anchovy focaccia and a steak. I liked their healthier spin on focaccia, but it wasn’t worth $30. However, the crunchy garlic steak was the best steak I’ve ever tasted! The atmosphere is Hamptons chic, accounting for the increased price point. I would definitely return, since most restaurants in the Hamptons are dinner-only, and this spot serves lunch. They clearly use the best ingredients for the food. Expect choppy service, though.
we practically ate the entire menu and every bit was fantastic. it's fresh, vibrant food with a intimate and chic ambiance. the pea and bacon pasta is unforgettable. run.
Sublime dining experience!!
Great service..
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