Recently had my daughters' bridal shower here and it was better than I anticipated. Goran and the waitstaff were so laid back, accommodating and friendly, the food from start to finish (apps through desert) were amazing. Any special requests we had were met, and the cocktails were amazing as well. Was happy they asked if anyone had allergies before serving which was great because I do have a shellfish allergy and one of the dishes was bowtie pasta with shrimp! If you ever need a place for a private party in the Hamptons, look no further, this is it! It is a great restaurant with a delicious menu as well! I definitely will be returning :) Thank you all for making her shower such a success!
Natalie S.
Always a phenomenal meal and atmosphere. Where comfort and elevation meets one another. These dishes are amazing; from the focaccias to the homemade pasta dishes. And all the way to the veal scaloppini to the salmon dish. Also ps Claudia the bartender is wonderful and is always is attentive, caring, and knowledgeable. Lots of love for these people & place.
Ana L.
Truly disappointing! We've been to several Serafina and this one had horrible service and management. They were mopping the floor when we walked in. Smelled like bleach as we were were heading to the table. The bartender was rude. My mother in law almost fell. Food was small portioned and overly priced. Fish was dry. Don't waste your time and money.
M Meyer
The food was ok, I didn't like my steak, but I'm very picky ?. The portions are big, and all of the other food i had was good !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Sophia
Stopped here spur of the moment and thoroughly enjoyed our time! Food was great, service was top-notch. Very attentive. Atmosphere was cozy as well! We will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
shells l
I think when people, myself somewhat included, go to East Hampton to dine they expect to be greeted by somewhat snobby hostesses who look behind your shoulder to see if Gwyneth has rolled in. Food that costs a fortune that would only fill up aforementioned Paltrow and overall not a great dining experience. However, Serafina in East Hampton could not be further from this stereotype. Warmly run by Goran the owner who is a jovial, much-loved European who makes everyone feel warm and welcome the second they step through the door. A joyful bartender and a warming fireplace to take away your chill round out the general vibe here. But it’s not just the great staff that sets Serafina apart, it’s also the food and my fellow diners and myself always go to seriously eat. We began with spritzes which seem like such an easy cocktail to make, yet I cannot tell you how many we’ve had recently which require our own adjustment. A splash more prosecco, or another orange slice to muddle, yet not here. Perfectly balanced with just enough sweet bubbles to awaken the palate and cool citrus to enliven the senses. Next, we shared the romaine salad. Unlike at other restaurants where the salads are baby bunny portions, here they could be called “family share style.” Heaping piles of fresh greens and sweet bites of succulent corn were had by all, a table of four. I also couldn’t help but notice that all the diners around us were also joining in the large salad mix. The caesar also looked particularly good and we all made a mental note to try it the next time. After this, we shared the margherita pizza which we’d all heard good things about. Keeping in mind my table was outfitted with New Yorkers we are by no easy means an easy group to please when it comes to za. Yet, here we found ourselves oohing and awing over the crisp, perfectly baked thin crust that could have been straight out of Napoli. They have a wood oven here and without sounding trite it delivered like dominos. We followed this with a shared gnocchi, yet another dish which is hard to please in our books. Normally it is served here with a tomato sauce, but we felt like trying the porcini mushroom cream sauce and it must be said it was perfect to carry the delicate pillows of softness which melted in our mouths. Each of us declared it was indeed, “the best gnocchi we’d ever had” clearly homemade and so soft it hardly required a chew. Another diner had the lobster ravioli which was also delicious. Not too much dough and served in a lobster bisque sauce that had just the right amount of hum. It too was dubbed, “the best she’d ever had.” Our other guest had the tried-and-true spaghetti and meatballs which arrived in a mountain of triumph and smiles from the diner. Heaping thin pieces of spaghetti held huge nonna-made looking meatballs that were so large our diner delightedly got to take part home for lunch the next day. To finish our meal we had the rarely found profiteroles. Crunchy yet sweet pastry held cooling balls of pistachio and vanilla ice cream with warm chocolate sauce to drizzle that left us all in a happy food coma. Truly, not enough good things can be said about Serafina. The food is simply the best Italian in the Hamptons, perhaps New York state and the price point is completely reasonable for seriously generous food portions that are artfully made with care by Goran and his well-trained team. If ever you find yourself in East Hampton I highly suggest you dip in for what can only be described as a joyful experience for your spirit and happy belly alike.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gnocchi, Pizza
Nora Martini
I honestly dont know what the bad reviews are about, looks like one group decided to get together and blast the restaurant…Have had nothing but amazing food and experience. Always consistent. They have a nice indoor seating area especially for when it’s chilly, but nothing beats that outdoor patio on a summer night. East Hampton staple. Great place to stop by for a drink also. Definitely recommend the carpaccio ? The owner Goran is very friendly and always seen working with his staff, highly recommend this place.
Serafina is my favorite place in the Hamptons. Food and service is first class. Staff is very friendly and always so welcoming to all the customers. My favorite dishes is the tartufo nero pizza and the homemade gnocchi. I love this place also for a late night hangout by the bar. The vibe in this restaurant is always very alive, unlike the other restaurants in East Hampton. Goran, the owner is an amazing human being and very professional at what he does. I honestly never had a bad experience in this place. I highly recommend this place to everyone!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gnocchi, Pizza
Denis Basic
Amazing pizza,pasta was out of this world,service is top notch.Our server was Erol and he was great.Even owner came to check to see how is everything and are we satisfied.If you are in Hamptons,this place is a
Place is great,so was the food and service.I read bad reviews about the owner,my experience was totally opposite.Goran is a great guys
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Emina B
The best food and service in entire Hamptons.Can't wait to come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pizza
Sam Payne
I expected more. My husband and I came here for our anniversary tonight and I feel like I’m at Olive Garden. The espresso martini is quite possibly the worst I’ve ever had. The bruschetta as stale and tasted like I could have made it at home, the pasta was mediocre at best.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Casey M.
Very average and small portions. Pasta noodles are so cheap no excuse to have such little portions for $30-$40 dishes. I ate it and was just as hungry when I started. If you want Italian in East Hampton go to Sam's or Luigi's
David Singer
Very nice meal while in town for a wedding. Service was awesome.Parking: Parking is hit or miss both on the street and in local lots
Food was excellent! Service was Great !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spaghetti Carbonara
Recently had my daughters' bridal shower here and it was better than I anticipated. Goran and the waitstaff were so laid back, accommodating and friendly, the food from start to finish (apps through desert) were amazing. Any special requests we had were met, and the cocktails were amazing as well. Was happy they asked if anyone had allergies before serving which was great because I do have a shellfish allergy and one of the dishes was bowtie pasta with shrimp! If you ever need a place for a private party in the Hamptons, look no further, this is it! It is a great restaurant with a delicious menu as well! I definitely will be returning :) Thank you all for making her shower such a success!
Always a phenomenal meal and atmosphere. Where comfort and elevation meets one another. These dishes are amazing; from the focaccias to the homemade pasta dishes. And all the way to the veal scaloppini to the salmon dish. Also ps Claudia the bartender is wonderful and is always is attentive, caring, and knowledgeable. Lots of love for these people & place.
Truly disappointing! We've been to several Serafina and this one had horrible service and management. They were mopping the floor when we walked in. Smelled like bleach as we were were heading to the table. The bartender was rude. My mother in law almost fell. Food was small portioned and overly priced. Fish was dry. Don't waste your time and money.
The food was ok, I didn't like my steak, but I'm very picky ?. The portions are big, and all of the other food i had was good !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Stopped here spur of the moment and thoroughly enjoyed our time! Food was great, service was top-notch. Very attentive. Atmosphere was cozy as well! We will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I think when people, myself somewhat included, go to East Hampton to dine they expect to be greeted by somewhat snobby hostesses who look behind your shoulder to see if Gwyneth has rolled in. Food that costs a fortune that would only fill up aforementioned Paltrow and overall not a great dining experience. However, Serafina in East Hampton could not be further from this stereotype. Warmly run by Goran the owner who is a jovial, much-loved European who makes everyone feel warm and welcome the second they step through the door. A joyful bartender and a warming fireplace to take away your chill round out the general vibe here. But it’s not just the great staff that sets Serafina apart, it’s also the food and my fellow diners and myself always go to seriously eat. We began with spritzes which seem like such an easy cocktail to make, yet I cannot tell you how many we’ve had recently which require our own adjustment. A splash more prosecco, or another orange slice to muddle, yet not here. Perfectly balanced with just enough sweet bubbles to awaken the palate and cool citrus to enliven the senses. Next, we shared the romaine salad. Unlike at other restaurants where the salads are baby bunny portions, here they could be called “family share style.” Heaping piles of fresh greens and sweet bites of succulent corn were had by all, a table of four. I also couldn’t help but notice that all the diners around us were also joining in the large salad mix. The caesar also looked particularly good and we all made a mental note to try it the next time. After this, we shared the margherita pizza which we’d all heard good things about. Keeping in mind my table was outfitted with New Yorkers we are by no easy means an easy group to please when it comes to za. Yet, here we found ourselves oohing and awing over the crisp, perfectly baked thin crust that could have been straight out of Napoli. They have a wood oven here and without sounding trite it delivered like dominos. We followed this with a shared gnocchi, yet another dish which is hard to please in our books. Normally it is served here with a tomato sauce, but we felt like trying the porcini mushroom cream sauce and it must be said it was perfect to carry the delicate pillows of softness which melted in our mouths. Each of us declared it was indeed, “the best gnocchi we’d ever had” clearly homemade and so soft it hardly required a chew. Another diner had the lobster ravioli which was also delicious. Not too much dough and served in a lobster bisque sauce that had just the right amount of hum. It too was dubbed, “the best she’d ever had.” Our other guest had the tried-and-true spaghetti and meatballs which arrived in a mountain of triumph and smiles from the diner. Heaping thin pieces of spaghetti held huge nonna-made looking meatballs that were so large our diner delightedly got to take part home for lunch the next day. To finish our meal we had the rarely found profiteroles. Crunchy yet sweet pastry held cooling balls of pistachio and vanilla ice cream with warm chocolate sauce to drizzle that left us all in a happy food coma. Truly, not enough good things can be said about Serafina. The food is simply the best Italian in the Hamptons, perhaps New York state and the price point is completely reasonable for seriously generous food portions that are artfully made with care by Goran and his well-trained team. If ever you find yourself in East Hampton I highly suggest you dip in for what can only be described as a joyful experience for your spirit and happy belly alike.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gnocchi, Pizza
I honestly dont know what the bad reviews are about, looks like one group decided to get together and blast the restaurant…Have had nothing but amazing food and experience. Always consistent. They have a nice indoor seating area especially for when it’s chilly, but nothing beats that outdoor patio on a summer night. East Hampton staple. Great place to stop by for a drink also. Definitely recommend the carpaccio ? The owner Goran is very friendly and always seen working with his staff, highly recommend this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pizza, Spaghetti Carbonara, Carpaccio
Serafina is my favorite place in the Hamptons. Food and service is first class. Staff is very friendly and always so welcoming to all the customers. My favorite dishes is the tartufo nero pizza and the homemade gnocchi. I love this place also for a late night hangout by the bar. The vibe in this restaurant is always very alive, unlike the other restaurants in East Hampton. Goran, the owner is an amazing human being and very professional at what he does. I honestly never had a bad experience in this place. I highly recommend this place to everyone!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gnocchi, Pizza
Amazing pizza,pasta was out of this world,service is top notch.Our server was Erol and he was great.Even owner came to check to see how is everything and are we satisfied.If you are in Hamptons,this place is a
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Place is great,so was the food and service.I read bad reviews about the owner,my experience was totally opposite.Goran is a great guys
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The best food and service in entire Hamptons.Can't wait to come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pizza
I expected more. My husband and I came here for our anniversary tonight and I feel like I’m at Olive Garden. The espresso martini is quite possibly the worst I’ve ever had. The bruschetta as stale and tasted like I could have made it at home, the pasta was mediocre at best.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Very average and small portions. Pasta noodles are so cheap no excuse to have such little portions for $30-$40 dishes. I ate it and was just as hungry when I started. If you want Italian in East Hampton go to Sam's or Luigi's
Very nice meal while in town for a wedding. Service was awesome.Parking: Parking is hit or miss both on the street and in local lots
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pizza