Nini’s Ristoranti

Reviews

• Tom M.

  star star star star star 7 August 2026

  Recently relocated here from the Midwest. Noticed that he Advocate listed Nini's as the best Italian restaurant.  Located on Cottage St. in East Hampton it's easy enough to find and get to. Plenty of public parking in a lot across the street and up a block, and on-street as well.
  The fresh baked bread with their own amazing dipping oil was a real treat.  
  I was looking forward to sausage with peppers and onions over penne, which wasn't on the menu but they made it up for me. No problem. It was delicious! My wife had rigatoni with a bolognese sauce which also was delicious. We don't often order desert but as this was a celebration dinner we asked for a piece of chocolate cake to share. Three layer chocolate cake with thin pieces of chocolate in the thick creamy frosting! It was amazingly good! More than enough for 2 people. We will be back!!

• Steven M.

  star star star star star 5 August 2026

  The BEST Italian food I have ever had the pleasure of eating. The pizza is as good as, or better than Red Rose in nearby Springfield. The pasta is to die for, and their appetizers are to die for. Getting hungry for their carbonara as I write this.

• Nico J.

  star star star star star 5 August 2026

  Love Nini's! Everything tastes amazing. The bread and oil dip! Caesar salad! Garlic cream sauce! Chicken Picatta over vegetables! YUMMMMMM! Great big tasty portions. Comfortable atmosphere, they even have a back door pickup window, so you can roll in the back like the lazy slob you are so you can pick it all up to eat it in bed in peace. My only complaint is they REFUSE to mix in the Caesar dressing in my to go salad, even when I begged. Anyways, a forever favorite.

• Kerry R.

  star star star star star_border 2 August 2026

  We came here for our anniversary after a lengthy discussion on where to go on Wednesday night. Neither of us have been here before and were excited to try it. Surprisingly busy restaurant for 7pm on a weeknight but we got a table no problem. We started with the calamari which was just OK not the best I've ever had. Then the bread and salad came out and I was happy to see dipping oil which is hard to find these days in restaurants. The salads were good, basic garden salads. For my main I ordered the fettuccine pesto with chicken. It was excellent and something I'll gladly order again. Hubs had the Tuscan chicken and said it was great. Portions are very large and I was able to enjoy my meal again the next day for lunch. To round off the evening how could I pass on dessert? Especially when maple crème brûlée was on the menu. I've never had maple crème brûlée but I can absolutely see this being a consistent fixture in my life. Considering I had eaten enough to be wheeled out to the car and the amount the bill came to, this was an excellent choice for a nice anniversary midweek dinner. I look forward to going again in trying a few more items on the menu. But if that maple crème brûlée is there you know what I'll be having.

• Jim M.

  star star star star star_border 20 July 2026

  Nini's Ristorante
  
  Restaurant Style: Italian
  
  Last Visit: 12/21/18
  
  Ambiance: Very Italian with stucco walls, pictures and posters for folks like Frank Sinatra, subdued lighting and dark furniture, a long bar and friendly wait staff.  
  
  Service: This comfortable dinner place seated us speedily and gave fine service on a busy Friday night.  
  
  For Kids: No dedicated juvenile menu but you can probably find something a child would like out of the offerings of pasta, pizza and grinders.
  
  Hours: Open Tuesday - Saturday 4-10 pm, Sunday 4 pm to 9:00 pm, closed Monday.
  
  Expense Account: Moderate. Figure about $15-$25 each without alcohol.
  
  Food:  We stuck with simple Italian for entrees and have actually eaten here before and it captured our tastebuds then.  Offerings run the gamut of typical Italian ( Alfredo, Chicken Parm, pizza) to steaks and haddock.  I expect good crusty bread and Nini's laid on the olive oil dip and didn't disappoint. The fried mozzarella came in hefty triangles gooey with goodness and a marinara and Parmesan dip. Our selections included a serviceable Cabernet, a craft beer, pizza, spaghetti and cheese tortellini.  The salads came with plenty of dressing but like most restaurant salads had sat in the cooler too long. The main dishes, however, drew praise and satiation all around.  The shared pizza in our group for fresh mushrooms, sweet sauce and plenty of gooey hot cheese.  Spaghetti marinara a plainer choice than many on the menu came out al dente with wonderful chunky tomato sauce and garlic.  My cheese tortellini flooded my plate with the same sharp chunky sauce and spit curls of pasta.  Now if we had only left room for the lucious chocolate cake we could of skipped Christmas treats for the rest of the season.
  
  Vegetarian Options: Lots of options from salads to the pizzas to the eggplant parmesan.  Half of our party always eat vegetarian and they eat here often.
  
  Difference Dividend: I'm a New Englander and always test the fish in our restaurants.  They have some nice options, here.
  
  Adult Beverages: Full bar with a generous wine list.