il Buco al Mare

3.8 ( 166 reviews )
Checking... 12:00 AM - 10:00 PM See Hours
$50–100
231 Main St, Amagansett, NY 11930, United States
+1 631-557-3100

Located at 231 Main St in Amagansett, NY, il Buco al Mare offers a delightful culinary experience that has captured the hearts of many. Patrons rave about the excellent service, specifically mentioning staff members like Christopher and Melissa, whose recommendations enhance the overall dining experience. The restaurant’s warm, cozy atmosphere is complemented by a beautiful garden area, making it a perfect spot for a meal, whether indoors or al fresco.

Highlights from the menu include succulent grilled prawns, local fluke crudo, and their unforgettable mushroom focaccia. Diners appreciate the generous portions, especially the mussels served in gourmet tins. The burrata with cherries and the bucatini cacio e pepe frequently receive praise, establishing them as must-try dishes. Customers also laud the chef’s ability to cater to dietary restrictions, ensuring everyone leaves satisfied.

With its rustic modern design and attentive service, il Buco al Mare creates an inviting ambiance perfect for all occasions. Many guests, including those who visited from afar, express a strong desire to return, highlighting the restaurant's ability to forge a connection with its diners. A visit here promises not only a meal, but a memorable experience that will linger long after the last bite.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Offers delivery
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Serves great cocktails
    • Serves great dessert
    • Has great wine list
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves healthy options
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Cosy
    • Romantic
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Popular with tourists
  • Planning
    • Dinner reservations recommended
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking

Reviews For il Buco al Mare

S. R.
Jun 10,2025
I was kindly served by Christopher who was giving all the best recommendations and so knowledgeable. Loved the food and the service ! Will definitely come again ! Great Job Christopher m! Hope to see you again Side Note - octopus amazing !
Bonnie Gleicher
May 24,2025
So many things to love about this place... the succulent grilled prawns, the burrata and cherries, the dog-friendliness inside and out, the fresh oysters, the mushroom focaccia, the chocolate cake, and the kindest servers. Totally coming back and can’t wait. 5 stars!!!!
J. Haas
May 8,2025
I’ve enjoyed many wonderful meals at the original il Buco in Noho, Manhattan, and al Mare in Amagansett now has another piece of my heart. The verdant setting, the rustic modern interior design, the attentive and friendly service, and, WOW, the food all blended perfectly. Brava! We arrived hungry on a rainy Friday night and ordered a quarter of the menu, then returned the next day to enjoy brunch al fresco. The dinner standouts: local fluke crudo oysters, mushroom focaccia, casarecce, crispy cannellini beans, seared duck, fruit pie. And, I could’ve dined solely on the gourmet tins and been happy; pick whichever sounds appetizing and you can’t go wrong. For lunch, more focaccia (!), Burrata, and their bucatini cacio e pepe is among the best pasta you’ll ever have. I have some dietary restrictions and the chef helped make it a incredible meal for us. Grazie mille!
Gabrielle Pabon
May 7,2025
Visited all the way from Texas and it was well worth it. The walk from the train station is absolutely adorable and then you get to il Buco and it’s absolutely gorgeous. The inside of the restaurant has a very warm and cozy feeling. The staff was incredible and so friendly and attentive. We sat in the garden area and it was also very beautiful and felt amazing outside. The food was just amazing. I thought it would be smaller portions so I was happily surprised to see the portion of some the meals ! The mussels in the tin were a personal favorite. I wish I could take this restaurant back to Dallas with me.
Victoria Ferretti
May 4,2025
We had a fabulous lunch here two days ago. Melissa and Marianna welcomed us like we were old friend’s. We trusted Melissa with all her suggestions from the menu and boy we are so glad we did. Every dish was superb!!! My husband and I have been talking about going back this week again. It was that good!!! Please keep up the good work!
Ryan P
Apr 29,2025
The food here is amazing! Friendly staff, and a great vibe inside.
Alex Alleluia
Apr 19,2025
We had a fantastic time here. The atmosphere was kind of edgy (in a fun way) compared to normal Italian places. They played 80s rock mostly and the waiters were lively and fun. The food was stellar. The tinned items were unique to try, and while they weren't a hit with the whole party, they were really interesting and enjoyable nonetheless. The pasta, small, and main plates were amazing and everyone loved everything we ordered. Each dish is well crafted with a stand out flavor profile. Even the veggies were exciting and delicious. And the cocktails were awesome as well. Overall our experience was exceptional. We would return in a heart beat.
Fabiola Fung
Mar 24,2025
This place is quite popular in the area and for good reason. My favorite dish was the razor clams, which are hard to find and absolutely delicious. The service is excellent, and the ambiance is lovely. I visited during a quiet afternoon, which made the experience even better. Their coffee is also really good.

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