Food was excellent and the servers were amazing. Came for a rehearsal dinner and they were 10/10. Nice low lighting ambiance and great vibes! 10/10 would come again read more

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We used to enjoy dining at A Mano... but the most recent experience was terrible. The pizza was disappointing.-- ridiculous amount of mozzarella, canned mushrooms and dough that was not homemade, and it was drenched in oil. My husband's order of chicken Milanese was also disappointing - the chicken was fried and covered with a heavy buttery sauce (quite different from the EVO and pepper and Parmesan that the menu described) and the accompanying spinach was also drowned in butter. The meal was redeemed by the Caesar salad which was great read more

Anniversary dinner with my wife. Nothing here fell short. In fact, our expectations were exceeded every step of the way. Osso buco with cheesy polenta and asparagus were perfect. Wife's chicken Milanese was amazing. Service was awesome. We're not usually desert people but we had the churro cheesecake which great. Definitely worth stopping in. read more

Man, what an unexpected surprise. It's been a couple of years since I have been here and I was blown away! I recall going here when it was different names going back to the lobster pot. One of the best clam sauce I ever had was when Steve Mazzella was the chef. I took out my daughter and her friends from Charleston SC. They were all food and beverage peeps and two of them managed an Asian BBQ fusion Bon Appetite mentioned eatery in Charleston. They too were blown away by the service to the quality and presentation of the food. Salads are fresh and plentiful. I had a favorite of mine Chicken Scarpa, a dish I often try and usually disappointed because I can make it better.I now bow down to the chef who made this dish. I would have preferred chicken with the bone and my dish showed no signs of Italian sausage but after the first bite, I didn't have it in me to send it back. It had the right tang of lemon and cherry peppers that the dish is known for. The artichokes were delicious, so good I wanted to pick up the plate and lick it. I also tasted the fried calamari which again came out hot was not chewy and fried to perfection. My wife ordered the carbonara, a dish we often make and is difficult to serve at the optimum temperature. This had a smoked duck pancetta far from a pig's cheek but the combo worked and was delicious. The portion was generous and the leftovers called to me at 2 am to be devoured. The wine prices were in line with other restaurants and the prices of meals too reflect the new world as we know it after the latest inflation tax. That being said in my opinion, Amano offers great value while dining on the North Fork. Oh yeah I'll be back read more

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My husband and I went to AMano's with another couple because I wanted to check out another one of Tom Schaudel's restaurants. This restaurant is so quaint, and you feel at home as soon as you walk in. This was our first time here, and we went with another couple. Since I have been wanting to try this place, after reading Tom's book, I was excited to have us all try it. The entrees were excellent, and I had the spaghetti squash with shrimp and spinach, which was cooked perfectly. I can't get the consistency right when I try to make it at home, so I was happy to taste what it should taste like! We all had appetizers, which were really good, except unfortunately my friends octopus was not cooked the way it was described on the menu. I personally do not know how people eat that anyway...the look of it freaks me out :-) Anyway, they did fix this, and we went on to enjoy an excellent meal. The desserts were also awesome, and so were the after dinner drinks. I also got to discover an excellent cognac there that night. They were out of my usual Courvoisier, so they gave me Martell, which was the best cognac I ever had! Thanks for the substitution Adam...that was really awesome of you :-) One more thing about this restaurant. We went on a Saturday night and it was packed. We did have reservations so that wasn't a problem, but it was just too loud to talk. I would like to go another time when it is a little less crowded so I can really enjoy the atmosphere. We will be back to do just that! read more

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The food was disgusting. Most of it had no flavor. The bread was so dry and dense. The red sauce literally tasted like it was from a jar. It was cute inside but definitely some creeps at the bar while we were there. I would never ever go back. read more

Make reservations. We went on a Tuesday about 530 and there were only a few tables open. There is outside seating also off the main dining room and a bar area with a few high tops. HH 4-7pm. Parking lot is behind the restaurant. Good portion sizes, hot and delicious. The pork chop was a little on the dry side. The ravioli could have been cooked another minute as the edges were too hard. My short rib was excellent, not salty dry or fatty. The sea bass was light. I checked in on Yelp and you get a small free pizza! We wouldn't have ordered it and were so glad we had it. It was delicious. It flops, but the dough is excellent as is the sauce and cheese and the fresh basil makes it. Service was pleasant and efficient. I'd pass on the cannoli. All the desserts are homemade so that's great but get something else. The shell is fried and the cream is very light not sweet but when you're looking for a traditional cannoli and you get this, you may not be happy. read more

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Excellent food and customer service. Always friendly and quick. Love amanos food and their staff​

While in the area for the weekend (Riverhead) I made my husband come meet me so we could come here for our anniversary. I've been wanting to come here forever but yeah driving over an hour for dinner just isn't something we can do :P though my husband got to do that technically lol. Anyway dinner was amazing and what a cute place. We were both very happy with our food and was perfect for our anniversary. read more

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Huge disappointment. Mostly my fault. I keep letting Shaudel suck me in like Lucy with that football. Food was OK. For a pizza joint. Not for a place that gets the hype this place does. The bread is great. Eat a lot of it. I had octopus (chewy) and Sunday Sauce. I wish they called it "gravy" because my family doesn't eat "gravy" and I would have stayed away on principle My wife is a vegetarian. She had the beet salad, which is described on the menu as containing Farro. There appeared to be none in the bowl so we flagged down a server to assist in the Farro hunt. "I think I see one!" is not the answer we were hoping for. Hungry and hopeful, we ordered a pizza "to go". It's going....in the garage. (See pic below. We each took a slice. The Ice Cream Man, he gets the rest..) The upside is the confirmation we got that Grana is the only legit upscale Italian place in the area. You won't get me again T.S. read more

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Absolutely wonderful. Great staff and the food is perfect. Consistent each and every time.

Cool vibe at this east end gem. Bread is very good. White pizza is a winner. Burrata salad just ordinary. Chicken Parm was large and in charge. Our server was a little too much in a hurry for our liking but like the songs says nothing going to break our stride. Why no kids menu? Would go again and patio looks enchanting. read more

We have been here a few times. We have always had a good experience. The staff is always attentive, the food is well prepared, and the ambiance is calm. read more

Came here on a Friday evening for a bday dinner with som family, very cute house like restaurant. The inside was nice too with a lovely bar area plus indoor and patio dining options. We opted for inside and unfortunately it was unbelievably loud - all wood and mirrors, it was hard to hear the person next to you with everyone else's conversation bouncing around the room. Our servers were nice, but timing is everything! Our appetizer came out before our drinks, then it took the waiter about 10 minutes to take our dinner order after our app had been eaten and plates were cleared. We had to keep asking for more water. If it was a busy night I'd understand, but the restaurant was only about half full. Food and drinks were good! I had their Hocus Pocus cocktail and the rest of the table enjoyed a cosmopolitan, old fashioned, and a glass of wine. Appetizer we shared the goat cheese pizza - good, but a little dry. We needed to drizzle our own olive oil on it, but the goat cheese and roasted garlic were delicious. One couple had the carbonara with a side of broccoli rabe, carbonara looked amazing and I had some of the yummy, garlicky rabe. My partner and I shared the eggplant "parm" and burrata ravioli. The eggplant was a perfect little portion, but served on a plate that didn't really fit and it sort of hung off the side. Also the menu has "parm" in quotes and when I asked why it was for no reason. I thought it would mean vegan cheese or a different spin on parm, but it was just normal - odd. The ravs were good, but a bit too rich with the creamy inside and cream sauce it was bathing in. To round it out we had affrogatos, which came with the espresso already poured over the gelato so it was sitting in a pool of chilled espresso. You always want to serve them separately so the diner can do the pour over themselves to make sure it's hot espresso over the cold gelato. The place was nice overall, but we just didn't have the best overall dining experience. TBD if I'd ever try it again. PS - you need more vegetarian options. read more

So I've been driving by this place for years, last night we got a chance to try it out Inside the restaurant is very nice and the service was excellent, they do have a new menu where all the pastas are in the mid $30 range which is a lot for pasta, not to mention the choices are heavy and spicy not your basic pasta dishes if you know what I mean, we also ordered the Bronzini which was a very small tiny fillet for $34 I expected more, the flavor was OK I ordered spaghetti meatballs off the menu because I couldn't see myself enjoying any of those pastas on the menu, waitress brought us linguine with two meatballs which were decent I'm not even sure what she charged us but dinner was close to $200, as far as the pizza goes because I obviously had to order a margarita to go, again it was not spectacular for $17 for a very small pie but the bread at the table was delicious,and it was a wine night where of the bottles were half price so the bottle only cost about $20, unfortunately I don't think we'll be going back there I wished them well because this is the toughest business in the world and I don't like leaving negative reviews but it was very overpriced and underwhelming for $200 I could stay home and make a beautiful dinner for six people for that much read more

Always have a great experience from the generous martini to the delicious salads, meatballs and either fish or chicken, Adam's team always gets it right read more

Went to aMano for the first time in October. If you check-in with Yelp you get a free pizza that is a great portion. For an appetizer we also had the fried calamari which was so tender and delicious! Ended up sharing the carbonara pasta which was out of this world! Whenever I'm out East I will always return! read more

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I highly recommend everything. If you feel like pizza the Soppressata and honey pizza. Cocktails are really good and consistent. Amazing wine list. I've never had a bad experience in food or service. Great happy hour specials. You really can't go wrong here. read more

Great Italian food all around. The Slow Simmered Meatballs are a highlight. The service is always good and the price is reasonable. We will go here whenever we're in the neighborhood. read more

We had dinner here on a Wednesday evening. They were doing a half off wine special. It was about 6pm and the place was empty. We were seated right away and ordered some wine, then the server came by took our food order. They never told us about the specials. So we guessed there weren't any. We shared the burata salad for an appetizer which was nice. It seemed like they are pre-made and sitting in the fridge. I had the penne Sunday sauce, which was nice. There was a lot of meat in it and the sauce was nice. My husband had the spaghetti squash which was a little under cooked and under seasoned. Overall, it wasn't bad. We may go back when it's a little more busy and we get the full service. read more

Perhaps the worst pizza I've ever had! Super-doughy and over-laden with cheap toppings. Our waitress was lovely, though. read more

I had the steak so I had to bump them up a star. The place also has a great vibe so you can just stop in for an app & a glass of wine, either way you're good. read more

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Let me start by saying "We Will Be Back". Now allow me to tell you why: I have been eyeballing this restaurant for awhile now, and this past Saturday was our opportunity to try it. Let's get the cons out of the way first.... For starters parking is way in the back of the restaurant. You have to drive up an alley on the east side of the building and leave on the west side. It's a little bit of s walk to the main entrance in the front, and Saturday it was raining so seemed like we were off to a poor start. Next, feels a little small and tight inside. Hmm. So let's talk about the restaurant. Our waitress Helen was great. Knew the food well and she had an Italian accent which added to the experience. I had the sautéed chicken cutlet with spinach for my entree with the meatball appetizer. Meatballs, I could live without but the chicken was excellent, with plenty to spare for dinner the next day. My wife had the frittata and liked it as well, and a salad for her app. Again enough to take home for next day dinner. My wife's sister was with us and had the pork chop. Said it was good, and do I have to say it again, enough for dinner the next day. Taking into consideration this was lunch, seemed a little pricey at $130 plus tip for 3. But then again when you factor in the amount of food, it was more like $65, which is not bad for lunch for 3. So my wife and I will be back. read more

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Great atmosphere. If you prefer food that hasn't changed since the early 2000's this is the place for you. If you are into that stuck in time restaurant, you will love this classic old building. Don't mind the corny paint job, no goths live there. read more

First time dining at aMano and I was back 5 days later. The food was excellent and the staff couldn't have been nicer. This is a very welcoming establishment from the moment you walk in. Last night we ate at the bar and again had An outstanding meal and great service. Looking forward to trying more of the menu. read more

Wow, Amano has been outstanding during the Covid-19 crisis. I had mixed experiences over the years with Amano but now have no complaints. They are currently offering 15 percent off on takeout or free delivery. We took out last week and the food was a my amazing. The mushroom truffle pizza was so good even after reheating. The rigatoni with Sunday sauce was incredible, big chunks of pork, a big meatball in a sauce you just want to lick the bowl to get every little morsel. I went back the next week to try other menu items and wasn't disappointed. The octopus app was so tender. It include fingerling potatoes, capers, grapes, olives and arugula. So good. Next we had the chicken scarpa. This included a floured chicken breast, artichoke, sausage and potatoes. Also an excellent dish. Service was friendly and quick, the meals were ready in under 15 minutes. One other bonus this weekend, they asked us if we wanted a local bottle of wine for 10 bucks, heck yeah. Nice touch. So glad to have Amano back in my portfolio of top restaurants on the North Fork. read more

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I came with my family after the Harbes family farm for dinner. The best pizza was vegetable pizza. The margarita pizza had more bread and sauce than cheese. We sat outside on the beautiful lawn but had to ask 2x for the heating lantern to be turned on. The sopposta pizza was good nice balance of sweet and savory I recommend this and the veggie NOT the margarita pizza. read more

Tonight during East End Restaurant Week I decided to give aMano's in Mattituck a shot and I'm so glad I did. Not only was the service excellent but the food was equally as impressive. Parking-A small lot in the back of the building, does require a tiny walk but if you have trouble they can accommodate you through the back door entrance. Upon entering I immediately liked the vibe I was getting. The decor is adorable and it felt very comfortable inside. I was greeted by the hostess (she was very personable which is a contradicting observation from what others experienced but I thought she was very nice). I made a reservation a few days prior and when I got to the Restaurant my table was already set and ready to go. It was 6pm and the restaurant was relatively empty but by the time we left around 7:30 it was filling up. Our Waitresses name was Brittney and she was great. Definitely a nice experience when the service is well above standard. Each time my water glass was empty, it was refilled almost instantly! And I also loved the fact that I wasn't being rushed. Everything came out slow and steady which I enjoyed. First the appetizer (Pizza) then after we were finished, the salads then dinner and so forth. Just a note: Soda refills aren't free A+ for service!! So East End Restaurant Week is a wonderful deal so I'm glad I got to try this place. I ordered off the Price Fixe Menu (just to add: that was the only menu plus pizzas that was offered tonight). I decided on ordering not only the price fixe but also a pizza to go along with it and despite feeling stuffed I definitely made the right decision! Complimentary Fresh Bread served pipping hot was out of this world. The bread is served with pepper butter, honey & rosemary oil...YUM! -Goat Cheese Pizza- $16 Topped with olives, tomatoes, mushrooms, and sprinkled with rosemary, the pizza was phenomenal! I would absolutely order this again! The pizzas are all made in house and fired up in the back of the dining room which was awesome to look at. 5 out of 5 stars -Caesar Salad- Part of the price fixe I really enjoyed the salad. The lettuce to dressing ratio was spot on and they gave a nice portion of salad. 5 out of 5 stars -Carbonara- With Smoked Duck & Pancetta...this dish is brilliant. I ate the entire plate and the portions aren't small! I really enjoyed myself and would order this again. 5 out of 5 stars -Braised Short Rib- Cooked to perfection, served with creamy mashed potatoes, pickled onions and green beans. I loved the taste of the dish. 5 out of 5 stars Now this is where it gets even more interesting... dessert was 1,000x better than anticipated. I order the Chocolate Cake with Coffee Gelato. Wow wow wow!!! Sooooo good!! 5 out of 5 Extremely happy with my decision to try aManos. Next time I come I will use my Free Yelp Pizza Checkin Coupon!! I'm overly impressed by the hospitality I was shown and the food was top notch! read more

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Only 3.5 stars on Yelp? Come on....Been here a bunch of times, staff is very nice and gives great service, great drinks, pretty cool atmosphere and the food is great! I'll keep coming back! read more

The food and service was good. It was recommended to make a reservation. Price is moderate. They offer 3 course meals.

AMano is a neighborhood favorite, and it falls somewhere between your typical red sauce joint & a fancy northern Italian. There's a relaxed vibe, and a few outdoor tables. We like the fresh, local specials, and fish. When you don't feel fancy their unique pizzas and salads hit the spot. read more

Stopped by the place on the way home from the wineries. Food and drinks were amazing. They did not tell us they would be charging for water. For three people we paid $16 for bottles water. We would've been fine with tap water. read more

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Tried Amano at the suggestion of a friend for my Birthday dinner. It exceeded expectations! The service was great, very attentive and pleasant. The food was outstanding. Started with a tasty and colorful caesar salad. Our main entree was the chicken parm and it was a great choice. Not only was it moist/tender and flavorful, it also was so big a piece if chicken that I was able to make a 2nd meal out of it! The sauce, the pride of any Italian restaurant, was delicious. I found myself eating it straight off the plate. We finished off our meal with a specialty dessert: milk chocolate molded into the shape of a paper bag with a banana split inside! It was the perfect finish to a great birthday dinner! I highly recommend, and we will definitely be back! Thank you Chef Brian! read more

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We've gone here several times! The duck carbonara is to die for and all desserts and cocktails are wonderful. It can get pretty loud but I love it! read more

Came here for dinner after going to wineries in the area. Got the truffle, cream, and mushroom soup to start which was delicious. It also came out relatively quick. As for the entree, I got the pork chop with potatoes and broccoli rabe as a side. This took decently long to come out. It was a Monday night and the place was packed. Even if it wasn't, they would still be understaffed. However, our server explained to us it is a new chef by a few days. Also, the server mentioned he was filling in from their other restaurant. With these circumstances, the staff was still extremely pleasant and apologetic. They comped a round of drinks. The main course was still really good and worth the wait though. Just a tad too much salt. Overall, I'd go back. read more

aMano is our go-to when we're on the North Fork. The food is always delicious and the owner's wine is one of my favorites!

I have always loved this place but tonight it was off. The baked clams were lukewarm at best and full of sand. the salmon was overcooked and the farro too al dente. the bill was expensive. I get that times are tough for restaurants, but if you're going to charge those prices you must do better. On the positive side the service was lovely. read more

The service, the food and the atmosphere is all wonderful. Great menu to choose from! Love this place

We were really impressed with the selection and high quality food here! Everything was delicious especially the pastas and pizza. Can't wait to try more on their menu. Great service and cocktails too. read more

VERY disappointing, only mediocre... My family and I have eaten at 'A Mano' a number of times over the past several years. Our most recent dinner there was Saturday June 3rd. This used to be one of our favorite places to have a great dinner at, but this time it failed in every area. There were just too many problems to be excusable.... We made a reservation and were asked if we wanted to sit inside or outside. We said INSIDE, but when we arrived and they sat us on the outside patio which had plastic walls/tarps and heaters to sort of protect us from the cold and wind. It was poorly sealed, not warm enough - the heaters did not throw enough heat, and the cold wind kept blowing through onto us through openings that they had not bothered to seal. Good service is about many things including details and communication. (They failed). So we asked to be moved inside, which they did. Once seated service was spotty form that point on. Took too long to get water and menus. And there was no water service after the first time until we asked them for it. Our waiter forgot to tell us the specials, so I reminded him to do so. Bread given to our table was ok, but the olive oil they provide at each table is the cheap light type with little flavor, etc. The meals.... My daughter ordered "Tom's Carbonara" which she has had there before. The Duck in it was a little overcooked, and someone in the kitchen had a heavy hand with the pepper for this dish this time! My wife had the "Sautéed Spaghetti Squash" with shrimp, tomato and broccoli rabe. Presentation on the plate was ok, but not impressive. The vegetables were seasoned and cooked decently, but the shrimp was VERY overcooked. My entrée was where they really failed - TWO times. I order the "Chicken Burrata." Presentation again was ok, but the chicken was VERY overcooked. Very tough or close to impossible to cut with a knife and certainly difficult to chew. I sent it back. And since my wife & daughter already had their main courses I didn't want to wait long, so I ordered the Bronzino (fish) which I knew would/should be prepared and served quickly. It was. Presentation on the plate was only equal to a diner. The fish was slightly overcooked, but not by too much. Seasoning and sauce was bland, weak, just not good. The overall attention and service to our table was poor, and overall the food was simply lousy. To sum up the food... Seasoning was basic and poorly done, they did not know how to properly cook any seafood or poultry. The only positive notes are that, we have had worse meals, and they did comp me on my second drink to try to make up for the problem with the chicken. To us, it seemed as though they have either lost their chef, or he had a really bad day there, or someone was filling in for him, and doing a VERY POOR job of it. But that only explains the food. The service has also gone downhill and not at all as good as it used to be. Looking at various (positive) reviews I have read about 'A Mano,' it appears that many people don't know what really good food is, or about serving & attention to details, or they may have had more than enough alcohol or wine to drink which has influenced their perceptions and memories. We go out to restaurants to have a nice time, enjoy the entire dining experience, not to get aggravated, disappointed and feel that we have thrown away our money. Suffice it to say, we are sadly crossing 'A Mano' off our list - we will not be going back or recommending to anyone. read more