The decor and built ins and bar and walls look like they're mostly original from the 1940s which was very cool. Service was easy breezy, greeted pretty promptly, given a wait time and sat down within it. We came for the main event, the pizza. It was pretty darn good. The table ordered a pepperoni and a sausage meatball onion garlic and I went for the most esoteric options- the Sam's (add anchovies) and the Bonac filled up with the shellfish and I liked it, though it's probably not for everyone. I think the pizzas were a little underdone and the crusts weren't as bubbling and perfect as a lot of NY pizza would be read more

Sam's Restaurant - Half Bonac Half Sam's (add anchovies) - Italian Near Me - East Hampton, New York

Good straight forward food. Pizza was very thing and the small salad was loaded. It took a very long time for someone to take our order and again a long wait for the check. I thought it was a fair price for the portion and quality of food. read more

Sam's Restaurant - Italian Near Me - East Hampton, New York

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Sam's is a great old school Italian bar and restaurant right in the heart of East Hampton Village... great pizza, pasta and meatballs, and they make a mean martini! Can't wait for a return visit next summer! read more

Sam's Restaurant - Holding up the old school menu... - Italian Near Me - East Hampton, New York

First time here, seems like an old school locals place. Loved it! Food was excellent. We had the chicken parm, broccoli, and Ceasar salad. Highly recommend Sam's if you want a very good meal at non-Hamptons pricing! Staff and service both very good as well. read more

Sam's Restaurant - Broccoli (side order) - Italian Near Me - East Hampton, New York

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this place is very homey and comforting - it has a very old style to it but was very fitting. we got their small veggie pie and while it kind of looks like a frozen pizza, i really enjoyed it! i also was really craving something similar to a chicken franchise, which is not in their menu, and the waitress was able to switch out some shrimp for chicken in a similar dish and it was delish! it was more of a white wine sauce and i expected it to be a little different, however, it was something different than i usually get and i liked it! my mom got their eggplant parm and thought it had a nice amount of cheese, sauce, and had tons of flavor. my boyfriend got their amatricana pasta and this dish was a highlight for him! the staff is very lovely here too, check this place out! read more

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Sam's. It is what it is A wonderful blast from the past and an unpretentious visit to what the Hamptons used to be. Is it the best pizza in the world? No Is it the hippest of the Hamptons? No Simply put it's like having a great homemade pizza , pasta or salad at grandmas kitchen. It's old wood panel walls bring warmth in the cool months and adds to the nostalgic feel of old school Italian red sauce places It's cozy, it's not fancy, but it's comfort food Good luck getting a fancy craft cocktail , settle for a glass of wine or a brew with a crusty old world pie read more

It's an absolute classic for a reason! Check it out, great unassuming food and true retro charm. You won't be disappointed.

This place used to be great. A real retro homey place with great home cooked Italian like you grew up on. The total contra-Hampton place. But come on! Get your act together! The pizza dough is not from quality imported "0" flour. They serve salad on scalding hot plates ( you like hot lettuce and melted cheese in your salad?). But worse you get 5 bites of noodles in pasta order. Huh?? They are cheaping out on the portion size. Is it really a good idea to save 45 cents by trying to cut back on a few noodles??? Serve generous portions! The food is basic. We go to Sams to eat. Not fill up on stale bread b/c they are stingy! Fix this or else Sam's is gonna turn into the next $50,000 handbag store. read more

This makes me so sad but this place has gone completely down hill. We were a party of 3 who ordered basic Italian dishes, veal parm, chicken parm, etc. the veal was burnt and almost completely inedible! The service was awful too. Never going back... devastated. Used to get the pizza here too as take out on the regular and last time that too was unrecognizable... garbage. read more

They charged for every refill of soda..poor form. Food was good. People seemed happy. Customers knew the staff.

Upscale Greek diner with a tasty assortment of fairly priced libations. Service was great. Ambiance was mixed with a good mix of locals & tourists. read more

Great traditional Italian, great bar selection and the service is on point. Quick and affable servers with a penchant to please. We've been here several times and we've always been pleased! read more

Excellent pizza!! One of my favorites is Mario's which has artichokes, sun dried tomatoes and goat cheese. Tried the vegetarian for the first time on this visit but we swapped the mushrooms for broccoli. Loved! My sister kept commenting about how much cheese there was but that didn't bother me. There didn't seem to be much sauce though. The vegetables all seemed fresh and were not over cooked and therefore not too soft. The restaurant wasn't crazily busy for a Friday night around 6pm. There were definitely a lot of people coming in to pick up to-go orders. Even though they seem to be well staffed, service seemed a little slow for how many people were working. It might be take out next weekend! read more

What a disappointment! We arrived at 7:45pm and seated without a long wait on Thursday before Memorial weekend. We thought we were very lucky. Then everything went south. We waited 15 min. No one came to our table. We asked the hostess and were told a waitress should be here soon. Waited another 10 min. We almost left but we were too hungry and too tired at that point, so decided to stay. Finally a waitress came and told us NO ONE TOLD HER WE WERE THERE. This is not the smallest restaurant but not a big restaurant. She knows her section and could easily glance over. We kind of knew what we want to order by then but asked a few questions about Angel Hair Pasta. She said that's the most popular dish that evening & everyone liked it. I also asked about the mussels and she said it's good and also good portion. Since we weren't in a mood for pizza that day, we opted for capri salad, baby spinach salad, mussels and angel hair pasta. The both salads were ok. Spinach salad dressing tasted worse than I tasted at the airport lounge. But we had no idea the worst was yet to come... again we waited long for the dish when finally arrived mussels were so salty I couldn't eat. I had to return which I hardly ever do. The pasta had no tastes at all and extremely dry. The grilled chicken inside not just dry but tasted like rubber. We were too hungry at that point, so we ate pasta without chicken. But it was sooooooooo bad. Left over food without heating would taste better at home. When we asked the check I gave her feedback about the pasta being tasteless and the chicken wasn't edible. Guess what? We waited again, then the waitress basically throw the check on the table. This is the established restaurant since 1947 and I expected to be better. Much better... well, we won't be back! read more

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Service. was fine . We. ordered chicken. which was surprisingly good. I neglected ordering steamed. broccoli. My. husband. ordered. steamed broccoli. It was cooked just. right and tasted perfect. My was cooked with some kind. of chemical. tasting oily flavoring that. killed. the vegetable. I ate. 2. pieces, couldn't. finish. the. rest. Remember to order broccoli. steamed. I've. had the Rosaline salad. This. is. a nice. variation on a. salad. Just. remember. to. order the. dressing on the side. It's better. to choose the amount of salad dressing you want on. the. Rosaline. salad. read more

One word, AWFUL. When I went in to pick up my cheese pie I was met with two of the rudest waitresses I've ever met. I had waited for them to finish what they were doing before I spoke up and finally said "excuse me" multiple times. After trying repeatedly to get their attention, one of them turned to me, rolled their eyes and just stared at me until I asked for my order. Unacceptable. The food review, worse than the service. As soon as I left the building I peeked into the box hoping the pizza would be worth the horrible service. I couldn't have been more disappointed. Not only did the crust consist of what seemed to be cardboard, it tasted like it was a FROZEN pizza. The cheese was completely congealed, and slid off the entire slice when I picked it up. I'm not claiming to be a pizza critic, but this was THAT bad... read more

Sam's Restaurant - Cheese Pie - Italian Near Me - East Hampton, New York

To add 3% for payment with credit cards to already inflated menu prices is unfair not to mention an insult to customers. Taking a closer look at the restaurant you will see that the seating, small-wares, floor and bar is not clean. Sitting at the bar is uncomfortable simply because the bar top is VERY shallow making your knees hit the bar wall. Ir was not designed properly and. never corrected. Irritating issues: Pepper Grinder is filthy dirty and DOES NOT WORK and there is only one. Banquet Seats are uncomfortable need to be replaced or rebuilt Unhealthy air environment Paper napkins are the cheapest thin tissue like quality and should be upgraded. The checks are hand written and illegible The Hostess who works the seating has poke communication skills a d found to be rude The waitstaff does not have time to answer questions or explain the preparation of the items on the menu. Smelly, dirty and uncomfortable. In East Hampton there are other restaurant options with significantly better quality food, seating, service and atmosphere not to mention being penalized for using.a. Credit Card. Lastly, since all food checks are hand written, not numbered and not computerized it would be interesting to know how much cash never reaches the bsnk. read more

Very good! The bonoc, seafood pizza is outstanding. The dinner entrees and garlic bread were great. This is old school, well done red sauce Italian at modest prices far out of the norm for East Hampton. It's a joy to dine in a Curt Hoppe painting. Our server was attentive and at the top of her game. Mangia! read more

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sams was good years ago the pizza is not good today the dough is as hard as a rock. we changed at the firehouse to wainscott no more sams pizza read more

Great pizza and salad was very good Service for take out was quick and easy Eating is also good read more

Service could have been better Waitress never looked or spoke to me --- only had eyes for my boyfriend Bonac pie is always amazing read more

The nicest people, the most incredible pizza, and chicken parm this side of the Shinnecock canal?

I just want to start with whoever gave this place 1 or 2 stars - Please get the stick out of your ass and you are most likely not from the New York area. I loved the pizza. The 9" was crispy and tasted great. The baked clams were browned and very good. The service was very friendly and they came over often to see if we needed anything. I can't wait to go back and try more food. It's cooked old school in an oven so the dishes are crispy on the edges and the cheese is browned. So anyone born in NYC would love it. See you soon! read more

JC from Westchester NY While spending time in East Hampton with my family I decided to eat at this establishment, To say it was bad would be a compliment, The two woman who took care of us were very nice, 1-watered down cherlie temples, 2-dirty plate with penne in butter for my daughter 3-a sauce they called vodka sauce but really was just tasteless pink sauce 4- pizza was burnt and dry It was a wasted 140.00 dollars and that's ok Because we usually go to that town about 8 weeks a year but will never visit again, it's a shame,usually make reservations but yesterday 9/7/19 I forgot,so we wound up there Sorry to give this horrible review but would hate for another family to go there with children and have to leave there then go to market and shop for something for kids to eat Thank you read more

I am working out in the Hamptons for a few weeks and just arrived in town this week. My cousin and I found this lovely restaurant via our google search. It's not a huge space and since it was later in the evening, it was filled with patrons. We waited about 20 minutes for a table. Our waitress was very pleasant and helpful with the menu as she shared her suggestions. We ordered two individual size pizzas, Caesar salad and pasta dishes...oh how can I forget....their amazing garlic bread. The portions are a very generous size...enough to share. Everything came out hot, hot, hot! Love it!!! It was all so delicious I couldn't stand myself lol I really wanted dessert but I just couldn't fit anything else in my stomach. I know it's off season for the Hamptons but if you happen to be out this way...you should definitely stop and have a bite to eat. You will not be disappointed. Eat well & Enjoy! read more

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Food: Great selection of pizza. Standard Italian fair. The food is terrific. Atmosphere: a bit loud when full, as bar is in the dining area (except for small back room). What to expect: No reservations allowed. Gets very busy for dinner. Expect to wait to get a table. But worth the wait. Service: Pleasant. No complaints. Cost: Very reasonable. Not high priced. Overall: Terrific neighborhood bar and restaurant. Food is always great. Does a lot of pizza takeout - great selection of different pizzas and sizes. Should be on everyone's list for low key dinner. read more

This is such a great local, neighborhood place. If want to pay for the big frills, there are other places to go. If you simply want good down home local Italian food, this is the place. read more

Delicious vegetarian option easily made vegan, pricing very reasonable for the area. Wait was only 20 minutes. The way two waitresses and one bartender are able to successfully manage such a busy restaurant is wonderful. Jessica (our waitress) was fast, attentive to our dietary restrictions and requests, and incredibly helpful and friendly. Service was unexpectedly fast. 10/10 will be returning read more

Sam's Restaurant - House Salad - Italian Near Me - East Hampton, New York

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Lovely neighborhood feel right in the center of East Hampton. We really enjoyed the coziness of this spot and our meal. We ordered the house salad which came with the best zesty classic Italian dressing, a cheese and pepperoni pie and the shrimp parm - enjoyed it all! Simple, delicious and reasonably priced for East Hampton. read more

The best! The last of original East Hampton Village, still a home town place. My favorite cheese pizza, and their specialty pies are phenomenal with "the big easy" being my favorite. Adding a special touch, Graham the owner is usually behind the bar providing home town service with a great sense of humor. Sam's is one of the last unhamptons places left and I can't wait to get here again. read more

Very good personal pizzas. Also highly recommend the mussels. Service is decent and generally friendly. Comfortable setting for a quick meal. read more

What's going on w Sam's lately? We have been regulars for 40+ years but the past few months the pizza is hit or miss. The last one we got this week had so little flavor and the crust was so chewy it was hard to eat it. It's been going downhill for a while, undercooked, overcooked, no spice on top anymore, the cheese has no flavor. Food is good, this has always been a great place. Leaving a review in the hopes to get our old pizza back! read more

What the heck happened to the pizza crust? It was dead. Flat, dense and no yeast in it at all. Hoping it was a bad night‍ Toppings are top shelf unfortunately on top of a piece of cardboard. I read more

Sam's has been a staple in East Hampton for years. I washed dishes there when I was a kid and they always gave me a pie to take home. I take the family out sometimes and it's always consistently great Italian food. I started thinking about pizza the other day and just couldn't resist picking up a Sam's special. So many great choices I hope my review doesn't make it too busy there because it does get a little difficult sometimes when they are swamped. Love you guys! read more

Great old-fashioned Italian restaurant with reasonable prices. Really great staff and service. The bar is the place for me. Meet visitors and locals like me. Built in 1947 and to the best of my knowledge hasn't changed since. read more

Really great experience, just left. Everything we ordered was made exactly how it's meant to be made. No frills, just a focus on serving quality food with flavor. Very comfortable atmosphere, a great locals spot. Service was very good, our server was not constantly hounding us asking if the food was ok and if we needed anything - she did a good job just letting us enjoy the meal -stopped by once to check on us for refills and to ask how it was- which I like. read more

It's not NY pizza but more like a frozen Tombstone or Singas but better and with a good sauce that I think has a dash of Calabrian chili seasoning oil for a flavor boost. This pizza is more like a guilty pleasure from childhood for anyone growing up in the suburbs anywhere in the US. I give it 3 out of 5 stars. It's not a go out of your way place but if local it's worth a try and I'd describe it as good but not great. When you're craving a lighter pizza that has that nostalgic childhood fast food feel, this place will hit the spot! read more

The place was absolutely packed, but we found the pizzas to be pretty average. Definitely would not recommend the veggie pizza. Pepperoni was fine. read more

What a huge takeout disappointment! Chicken parmigiana with linguini. The chicken looks like it was baked in the aluminum tray it came in and on first sight, was a layer of oil on the top and down the side. The chicken was dry and tough. The linguini, although I wasn't expecting al dente, it was bland and tasteless which means the sauce had zero flavor. And no bread ! Maybe I should just stay with the pizza. I was expecting more... read more

Sam's endures and flourishes. No frills, no fuss, and enduringly great pizza. Ownership changed hands a few years ago, but Sam's remains the same, and the new owner is a lovely guy. read more