DOPO La Spiaggia
Italian restaurant · Sag Harbor ·
Upscale Tuscan fare, harbor views, occasional celebrity sightings
Upscale Tuscan fare, harbor views, occasional celebrity sightings
"Chef and restaurateur Maurizio Marfoglia oversees some of the Hamptons most coveted tables, including those at his Argento in Southampton, Dopo Il Ponte in Bridgehampton, and this beloved spot serving authentic Italian fare, with a terrace that overlooks the bay in Say Harbor. Openers include paper thin pane carasau and marinated octopus with artichokes, pea puree and balsamic reduction. Pastas range from simple spaghetti with fresh tomato sauce to fettuccine with slow cooked veal ragu. Chicken Milanese and tiger prawns with lemon herb sauce are among the entrees." - Beth Landman
"In summer, you have to battle Sarah Jessica Parker, Keith Richards, and Calvin Klein for tables at this 50-seat boîte across from the bay in Sag Harbor, but come fall they are an easier score, and the European-style patio is comfortably heated. It’s also more of a bargain, with a prix-fixe, three-course menu featuring seasonal specials, along with year-round favorites like garganelli with chile crab; poached branzino and New York strip with red wine reduction." - Beth Landman
"For Dopo La Spiaggia (in East Hampton and Sag Harbor), owner Maurizio Marfoglia says 'Indoors is the new Siberia,' noting that customers are often offended if offered a seat inside, which reflects widespread reluctance toward indoor dining." - Beth Landman
"East Hampton upscale Italian restaurant Dopo is serving its full menu for takeout including items like branzino sauteed with spinach and tomato, and trofie pasta with pesto and stracciata, a type of cheese. In addition, the restaurant is now serving family-style specials including lasagna, a whole snapper with new potatoes and broccoli rabe, and a large selection of pre-made cocktails." - Beth Landman
"I heard owner Maurizio Marfoglia say he was devastated after having to let go the whole front of house — he is taking orders himself while preparing takeout from his Sag Harbor kitchen, has turned the East Hampton location into a pantry to feed unemployed workers, and has halted construction on a newly purchased third location in Southampton." - Beth Landman