24 Best Italian Restaurants near Southampton

“Great meal and kid-friendly. Paula is lovely!“

“Had a wonderful Easter dinner and can’t wait to go back.“

“Exceeded expectations. Superb food, and very attentive service. So far, we have had dinner there twice, each time Joined by our daughter and son-in-law. We will be back! As good or better than any restaurant in Southampton. When it comes to value for money, I think Limoncello Is on a class by itself.“

“I have had dinner here several times. Love the veal parm and my partner loves whole fish. However, most recently the waiter Palmer ruined our meal. He ignored us, then when he came over and I asked for a recommendation because my partner is gluten intolerant. He shrugged and acted like he could not be bothered to speak to the kitchen with a question. Throughout our meal he acted dismissive. He did not come back to us after he took our order and our entree plates were not cleared for 20 min. We deserved better.“

“Stumbled by this bistro in Southampton and decided to go in for lunch. To our pleasant surprise we had a wonderful meal with excellent wine pairings suggested by our server, we loved our lunch so much we decided on having dinner at their NYC location the next evening, needless to say it was magnificent! Looking forward to trying the other locations….“

“Great atmosphere and menu“

“Pellegrino‘s is some of the finest Italian food on the East End. It also is a cool place to hang out with a casual vibe with no pretense.. as a local realtor when people ask me, what’s a great restaurant in the north sea area Pellegrino is always the first to come to mind. Great food fantastic service a small, but vibrant bar area or what you’ll find here.
They make a great pizza.
I cannot recommend this place more highly.
Stop in for a bite you will not be disappointed.“

“I stopped by Melrose last night at 10 PM, hoping to grab something last minute. It had already been a little bit of an adventure, my dogs had run away as I was leaving the house, so by the time I finally made it there, the place was already closed.
The owner was walking out when he saw me and recognized me. I apologized for missing closing, but instead of simply saying, “Sorry, we’re closed,” he was incredibly kind and actually invited me back inside and made something for me.
Now, maybe that sounds like a small thing, but to me, it wasn’t.
I work in restaurants, and I know exactly what it feels like at the end of a long shift, when you’re exhausted, you’ve been dealing with customers all day, and all you want to do is go home. And yet, this guy chose kindness and hospitality anyway.
That is what hospitality is supposed to be.
It’s not just about the food or the service. It’s about the human moment. It’s about making someone feel taken care of when you absolutely don’t have to.
That experience meant a lot to me.
Wow. Just wow.
That’s the kind of restaurant owner, hospitality, and genuine kindness I aspire to create myself.
Thank you, Melrose. ❤“

“Food is amazing. Food is made to order so very food allergy friendly . Staff is very friendly . Clean and cozy. Def a date night spot. Affordable with large portions“

“The food is wonderful here!“

“We had a great dinner at this restaurant. All the appetizers and salads were fresh and delicious. The pizza was crispy and perfect. Side note. I left my credit card at the restaurant. Owner called me to inform me and stayed late until I could go back and get it.“

“The food is amazing and the staff is incredible. We had a blast there last evening. Can’t wait to go back!“

“The staff was amazing to me. I enjoyed everything down to the last bite. I love your restaurant and it was in walking distance. I went from my hotel last night. This place has an amazing staff and beautiful views. I definitely recommend it“

“We love going to Capelettis — it’s a charming local restaurant that always makes you feel welcome. The owner and chef, Luigi, always greets you with a smile when you walk through the door, which makes the experience feel very personal and special.
He is an amazing chef — the pasta fagioli soup is the best, and everything is always delicious. The staff couldn’t be nicer, and the whole place has a very homey, local feel.
One of our favorite spots — we highly recommend it.“

“Good food 🥘 nice ambience“

“Excellent. Staff was friendly and courteous. Let not forget how delicious everything was.“

“We had a wonderful meal. Nice salads, excellent fire wood oven pizzas and a beautiful space. Highly recommend.“

“I have been going to Il Capuccino since it opened, with bring your own wine and red and white plastic tablecloths. Loved it then and love it now. A superior experience!!! ❤️“

“Delicious and great atmosphere“

“Fantastic food - Uncle Joe is a local legend. I've been eating his food since the 80s. Uncle Joe's Veal and Stuffed Artichokes are the Best! Mushroom & Garlic Calzone with or without Ham..Garbage Pie Pizza... getting hungry! Try the Prixe Fixe in the dinning room, full bar, great food and plenty of it, great prices. Awesome Desserts..“

“Nestled right on the water's edge, this restaurant is a gem. The overall vibe is fantastic. The staff are incredibly friendly and attentive. This place gets everything right – the food, the view, and the overall atmosphere – creating a truly unforgettable dining experience.“

“Born in New York and grew up in Huntington. This is my First time at Romas and visiting mom from Virginia, my son has never been to any authentic New York pizza joints. So when we tried Roma’s, he had the Sicilian and he told the owner “it’s the best pizza he ever ate”. Coincidentally the owner knows Tony from our local pizza place in Virginia. Real glad we got up for some real New York pizza before leaving to go home in little ol’ Virginia.“

“The best in Hampton Bays. They have a sandwich there that I call “el abogado” chicken franchese on garlic bread with cold fresh mozzarella“

“I ordered an Arugula and avocado that barely has avocado with very dried/dead leaf that I m not even sure if it is an arugula. Simply horrible. Will never come back again and won t recommended.“