Elaine's Restaurant and Bar

What an amazing experience on New Year's Eve. Enzo and Elaine are great hosts. The classy establishment welcomes you immediately as you come in. They have handbag stands on the ground so your bag doesn't, amazing touch. Decorated for the holiday, it looked so great. The food is outstanding. The service was on point, Julia was amazing. What a gem in East Setauket. The drinks are phenomenal. The salad fresh and crisp. The skirt steak was cooked to perfection. The pasta is homemade and melts in your mouth. The Italian cheesecake special was a nice finishing touch with a delicious Decaf Cap. Thanks for the hospitality. Go see Enzo and Elaine and enjoy their restaurant, we did and we'll be back. Tell 'em Barsnobs sent ya!

Planning a romantic dinner? This is the perfect restaurant in the Three Village/Port Jefferson area. The setting is formal but the host and wait staff treat everyone like treasured friends. The atmosphere and service are excellent. Even when the dining room is full, you’ll feel it’s just you and your guests. I’ve had several dishes including mushroom pasta, salmon, and eggplant parmigiana. All were fine. It’s the warm welcoming atmosphere that makes Elaine’s special.

This Resteraunt is an absolute five star eatery. The food is delicious and the service is better, especially Bella, we loved her. The owners came to our table and could not have been more genuine and engaging. Do’s, try the calamari and burrata!! Amazing. The only don't is delay your reservation, the atmosphere is beautiful so get in early.

Had a very enjoyable date night with my wife tonight. Atmosphere and decor were posh and relaxing, and everything was extremely clean. The food was fresh and delicious, and the cocktails very tasty. Wait staff were friendly and attentive. We will definitely be back.

Lovely date atmosphere based on lighting and decor. Lively atmosphere but not too loud. Food is fantastic. Classic flavors and upscale choices. Cocktails aren’t pushing the boundaries of the creative scene, but they’re the best versions of the classics. Can’t go wrong with whichever one you order.

Dining at Elaine’s was a delightful experience from start to finish. The skirt steak and broccoli rabe were exceptional, as were the Italian eggplant balls and Italian rainbow cheesecake. The atmosphere was whimsical and festive yet relaxing and classy. Enzo, the owner, visited our table and introduced himself. He obviously sets the tone as his staff was personable, attentive, and knowledgeable. All around it was a magical date night. We are now hard-pressed to come up with another venue comparatively outstanding. A+

CANT WAIT FOR THE WEEK TO START My wife and I love this place. Our weekends usually succumb to friends houses, world travels, casinos or grandchildren duties. During the week this is our go to spot. I call it my own personal heaven. No it's not my relative or an investment I made, it's purely a romantic place to dine. We have busy lives and there is no better place than here to end the day. The greetings from the host or hostess, the smiles from th bartenders as they serve up my scotch or a new specialty martini for the day. Then the servers, all friendly and at your service. Last night a server passed my table and came back with a sharp knife. I didn't ask for one, he was just so attentive he saw a need. He wasn't even assigned to us. The food choices are varied and plentiful and they are more than happy to accommodate a request. Then the owners usually stop by to say hello and make sure you are okay or make a wine or after dinner drink selection. It's hard for me to write about a place we love for selfish reasons but they deserve to be around for a long long time. I have dined at thousands of restaurants all over the world but this, Elaine's, is our absolute happy place. The end of another busy day we are tired and maybe just want to crash on a couch but rain or shine we push ourselves to come here to feel special and alive again, sometimes multiple times a week.

Perfect place for a date night! The ambiance is cozy and intimate, and the lighting creates a very comfortable vibe. The food was outstanding, especially the chef’s specials. Excellent wine selection as well. A truly memorable evening.

Celebrated the welcoming of a bridal party. Spent this amazing night in the garden. The food was so fresh authentic & mouth watering. The service was the best I've ever had. The decor was over the top! What a beautiful place with the most beautiful owner inside & out. Coming from service industry seeing how Elaine treats her staff to her guest WOW! What an amazing woman. Fully support can't wait to come back again.

Our party of 6 had a wonderful meal at Elaine's last night. We were warmly welcomed by Elaine and Enzo and their friendly staff. We all loved the eggplant caponata served with delicious bread, along with the addicting zucchini chips and spicy Bronx meatballs. Our main courses consisted of the halibut, filet mignon, salmon, chicken milanese and the fra diablo pasta special. We all loved our dishes! A variety of desserts, yummy cocktails, wine, coffees and cappuccinos topped it all off. Another attentive manager checked in on us to be sure all was well. As mentioned many times before, the decor and ambiance is great, and makes you feel like you're out for a special night. It was our second time there, and looking forward to many more in the future.

Finally! A reputable, elegant, classy, delicious restaurant has established in East Setauket (3VI). I can commute for once under a 1 mile! I am a bit disheartened by the 'elites' mixed reviewing nature underneath but so goes their stories (and narratives). It seems that the ambiance and aesthetics of the establishment is in high praise- no disagreement there. If anyone remembers what the old tai show looked like, this place is barely recognizable in a good way. I know it's a weird statement (but if you're accustomed to my reviews, this is what it is) but the bathrooms here are some of the nicest I've ever been in. That's free marketing in my book. Very modern look, nice black/gold touches, like the little lamps (I personally don't see the point), and the bar area has nice separation with the main dining room. Little things that no one are going to notice is the sound deadening panels from the bar room / ceiling so it keeps the hustle and bustle segregated to a degree. This is a restaurant review so who cares about this! Cocktails and bar staff are top notch. It's that simple, and a lot of these other so called 3-4 $ establishments kind of cut corners in this area. It's not shocking because the bar staff are comrade's from other reputable/respected establishments. You can safely order NOT off the cocktail list menu and still get a drink that wasn't curated from google or AI. I do personally like what they have to house offer though, impressive wine listing, the negroni / spritz customs aren't personally for me but seem to cater well with the demographic. Elaine's is advertised with backings of southern Italy / Sicily with roots from Neapolitan and Calabrian roots. Huge fan of the Bronx Meatballs (though I wish there was 3), dressed up very nicely with the peppers and onions. They have Panelle as an offering, enough said there. They only push the wings for 'bar menu/happiest hour' but they are VERY GOOD and nice option. Feel like so many people are moving away from offering wings, STOP. Pizza oven is a nice touch too if that's what your going for. 'First dishes' pastas, have had them all and no complaints on the taste front. Wish they were a bit more plentiful on the quantity but not going to dock for it. Reason being is by the time I've had some bread service, small plates + 'for the table' and a paste I crawl to the next course. Next course - 'Large Plates', as stated above usually crawl at this point and need to be rolled out of the joint but I have had the skirt steak and do enjoy such. My wife has had the Norwegian Salmon and loved it for it's fluffy, flakey nature. I usually sit at the bar and eat, but upon initial opening we had made reservations for dining experience. Again, no complaints and not surprised. Same vein as the bar staff comment, there's many servers who are in this area from reputable/respectable establishments who work here as well or have moved to this place. Negative comments about the wait staff/bar staff are mind boggling to me. Elaine herself and Enzo are restaurant people and it shows through how the staff represents themselves. You can often see Elaine & Enzo in the trenches with the staff.. no perching in a ivory white tower. If it's what you're looking for they also do offerings for private parties within. I will jokingly say it can be two thumbs up that they ditched the questionable valet service. They get so many things right that we take for granted or modern restaurants are starting to overlook. It's a MUST recommend if from the area, passing through the area, and a high recommend for just looking for another upscale American Italian blended joint with a great bar scene. Cin Cin!

Elaine's has gracefully risen from the cherished legacy of Pentimento, bringing back the same passion for exquisite dining that captured our hearts years ago. Nestled in its new location, Elaine's embraces you with warmth and sophistication, inviting you on a culinary journey unlike any other. The moment you step inside, you're enveloped by an ambiance that seamlessly marries modernity with a timeless charm. The decor whispers tales of the past while offering a fresh, contemporary vibe. I first attended opening weekend, and they did not miss a beat. It was also lovely to see some familiar faces among their staff (hello, Guillermo!!!). I've been back several times since, and once you go there, you will understand why. Some of the menu items I sampled included the following: They offer complimentary green olives to start you off. We ordered the calamari to share (their menu indicates whether something is shareable for the table or more for 1-2 people). The batter on the calamari was fresh, crispy, and the calamari itself was not rubbery. The "arancini" (rice balls) were dense and cheesy and a perfect way to start any meal. The Caesar salad was enormous and could be shared with a few people. Same with the arugula salad. For entrees we enjoyed the brick chicken--moist and juicy chicken. The salmon, served with quinoa, was a generous portion and reminded me of the preparation they used at their previous location. Their pasta is freshly prepared, and the tagliatelle with shrimp is a dish you should definitely try. They have a robust wine list and can accommodate any type of foodie or drinker. Next time you are in Setauket, make sure you make a reservation at Elaine's. Highly recommend!

Hard to gauge the ambiance of this place from instagram as they don't really post pictures of the food and restaurant...but that didn't stop people from going. On a Wednesday night, in the middle of summer, this place was packed. Very pretty inside the dining room. Waitress was nice and attentive. I had a reservation but still had to wait beyond it for about 20 minutes before being seated. The menu online is slightly different than the one in the restaurant. Especially in the pasta section. I had the burger and it was good...could've come with some more fries than it did. And I wish they had bread on the table instead of thin breadsticks in a plastic wrapper and a bowl of olives. No one at my table liked olives so it went to waste. Plus, they used a table in the middle of the restaurant to keep all of the little bowls filled with olives, laid out on. Which I thought was weird and pretty unsanitary...and normally I don't think that way. But I walked right next to it back and forth to the bathroom, as did all of the servers and guests. So I would definitely say that should be moved into the kitchen and out of sight. I'm curious how the happy hour is. I had an espresso martini and a Cadillac margarita which were both good.

Patrons beware - eating here is truly rolling the dice. It's a gamble. According to which items you order, or which day you're going, you could have a decent experience, or get very aggressive acute food poisoning and end up losing all your bodily fluids.

"And the people that you knew at Elaine's!" Sorry, I had to be the first to sing that verse. I've been living in this area for over 30+ years. It's nice to see a beautiful restaurant opened in the old Tai Show North space. And what they did to transform the restaurant is very impressive. My wife and I arrived at 9pm for the only reservation I could snag on Friday. Walking in, it has a very upscale feel. Lots of great pictures adorn the host stand. I see a gentleman smoking a cigar in one of the pictures, I said is that you? He said it is, taken at his daughters wedding. Even the candles are bougie! At the hostess stand, they had an Elaine's candle lit. More mood items to get you comfortable. We started with drinks, I ordered the "Paper Plane" made with Bourbon, aperol and amaro. A sweet strong treat to get the party at Elaine's started. For appetizers, we ordered the Zucchini Chips and the Beet Salad. Both excellent starts, the beet salad had lots of nice notes with goat cheese and pomegranate seeds. The Zucchini chips had a light fry on them, very addicting. So my wife and I are having drinks and enjoying small bites and then we order our main entrees. There are lots of Italian specialties on the menu, I'm going with the housemade ravioli. When the server comes over, she said the ravioli this week is made with pine nuts, sage and tossed in brown butter. What was served to me was a belly bomb mess. The ravioli were cooked and put in a bowl. Now add a ladle of butter, throw some pine nuts on top and serve. The ravioli were overcooked, the pasta was mushy and all stuck together. The pasta swimming in butter didn't help trying to peel off a ravioli. My wife ordered the Eggplant Parmigiana, she said it was very plain. If you're thinking its something like nonna would make, it was not. Was it cheesy? No. Was it saucey? No. It was fresh, yes but just basic. Would I return? After the initial buzz winds down and the kitchen gets their groove on with the main dishes. Maybe they were slammed first week of opening? I dunno but the pasta I had last night was off. Elaine's owners? Welcome to the neighborhood. It was nice to see a new restaurant buzz in the community, every table was packed! The host staff was friendly and I wish you great success.

Ownership seems disconnected from what the art of service means. Could be good, however lack luster service, disorganized runners with wrong food items, under seasoned and overpriced menu and wine items make this a try once kind of place. I'll bet it changes hands within two years. 1 star for service and food value - seems they spent all the money on decor and not the best in class staff, training or hospitality education. When guests hear managers or owners yelling it's not a good sign. Typical rich people thinking they know what it takes to run a restaurant....

This place was very nice, from the ambiance to the food. I had the skirt steak and the arugula salad. It was just righ. The waiter was attwntice and sonwere the owners. I will be retuening to try more.

A couple of weeks ago some very good friends suggested we all go to Elaine's for dinner. At first I wasn't familiar with Elaine's and a live in the area. Well my first act was to check it out on Yelp. Turns out Bill S. reviewed Elaine's and gave them 3 Stars. I have a lot of respect for Bills options because he's been around a long time and has received any establishment around. Unfortunately our friends made the reservation so let's do this. First a lot of history at this location. Last restaurant here was a Hibachi type place. We ate there years ago and to simplify it "One and Done ". Before that and before we moved to the area there was another restaurant which I understand was amazing. Enough of this, let's get on with it. First, they have Valet parking which I love. Half a star for me. Next we walk in, our friends were waiting and we are all escorted to our table which was next to the bar. Very noisy. I mean impossible to hear noisy. OK, we're next to the bar and the Kentucky Derby is on TV. Also, our friends wife made the reservation and maybe the bar area was all that was available. I still didn't like it but the worst was yet to come. My wife and I have an app of Calamari. Not bad and real calamari. Real Calamari? There is a trend of using something that looks like Calamari but isn't. Do a little research. You'll thank me later. Ok entrees. I looked at the menu before we went and I knew exactly what I was getting. "Spaghetti with Garlic and Oil", with peas and mushrooms. I also added anchovies. That's right anchovies. Don't start with me. My buddy orders the same without the extras. Doesn't matter what the girls ordered. Our meals come out and our orders are smaller than a side dish of pasta at Olive Garden. My buddy who is normally reserved complains immediately and to boot his dish has no garlic. The explanation, that's by design, the chef takes the garlic out of the oil. Ha Ha, plenty to garlic in my plate. I can share some of mine if you like, Well Enzo the owner comes out and apologized and eventually replaced his with one done right. Class act, but maybe next time comp a dessert or coffee. Last, a little confusion with getting our cars but doesn't matter at this point the damage is done. For me, as with the former Hibachi restaurant, "One and Done ". Should have listened to Bill S.

This was our first time eating at Elaine's. It did not disappoint. We started with an antipasto for the table that was amazing! The calamari was also a hit! Every entree was delicious. I had the shrimp pasta. The pasta was homemade and boy did it taste homemade! I will def be back! The shirt steak and the lemon chicken were also outstanding. The restaurant is beautiful. I can't say enough about the meal. We will be back!

I love the bar! They are serving food and drinks until 11pm. I lived all of the small plates i have ordered and the coffee and a great. Valet parking seems to make things more complicated and is not needed. Jo Malone in the powder room is a nice touch.

Elaine's gives you a Hamptons vibe without the drive. Very tranquil and familial, very friendly staff and not the fake friendly you sometimes get from higher end restaurants. Food across the board is fantastic , i got the Bronx Antipasto platter as a starter and the Burrata and Eggplant Caponata were other worldly. I got a Lavender Lemonade mocktail and were suggested a Mango Mezcal Margarita by the bartender which was the ideal combination of sweet and smokey. For entrees we took the suggestion for the Pan Seared Halibut which was a contender for one of the best fish dishes I've ever had. Finished off with a Caramel Marscapone Affogato and left happier than when I walked in. Place is a 10/10 and look forward to returning and trying out the rest of the menu.

Elaine's is a sophisticated Italian restaurant without being stuffy. The food is authentic and delicious. My family and I tried just about everything on the menu; we couldn't get enough! The freshly made, in-house pasta is amazing in each and every one of the dishes. The General manager was amazing, she made sure we were well taken care of and everything was up to standard. The owners, Enzo and Elaine also came over to the table to check in on us and introduce themselves. It was a very welcoming environment, these types of places are hard to come by these days. I would recommend a million times over! If you are lucky enough to get a reservation, you need to check it out

I wish I could give this restaurant zero stars. My husband and I were extremely disappointed when we went to dinner at Elaine's a few months back. The menu is basic, the food was mediocre at best, and the clientele was loud and trashy. Due to our awful experience with the women at the table next to us, we were given a $50 gift card. We decided to use our gift card for takeout and yet again, we were extremely disappointed. When my husband called to place the order, he was told that Elaine's does not really do takeout. Even still, we decided to order. We ordered a few appetizers and a side of truffle fries. For $16, we received ten fries with barely any truffle oil. Billies, a casual favorite, offers better truffle fries than this so-called upscale restaurant. Needless to say, we will not be back for takeout or anything else.

"The ambiance was lovely and beautiful! My boyfriend and I ordered the meatball ricotta, which was decent. The meatballs weren't soaked in sauce and were a bit firmer. It seemed like they were cooked separately and then later combined with sauce and ricotta cheese. My boyfriend enjoyed them i typically don't enjoy my meatballs cooked that way. However, the zucchini fries were fantastic, especially with the garlic aioli sauce! My boyfriend ordered the carbonara with fried chicken on top, which he rated 7.5/10 and which I was a personal fan of. I opted for the tagliatelle pasta, recommended by our waitress, but it lacked flavor; I would rate it a 5.5/10. On the bright side, the drinks, including the espresso martini and cosmo, were excellent! I definitely think this place is good for apps and drinks. Will try again.

I brought my girlfriend here for our anniversary. The staff were very kind from the moment we walked in, inquiring and congratulating us on our celebration. For drinks, she enjoyed the popular Lavender-Basil "Spritz" and I had the Dalia Pinot Grigio, which had just the perfect light touch of sweetness I was looking for. In ordering our appetizer and entrées, they were very accommodating to my non-dairy dietary needs. Being born and raised in an Italian family, there were no shortage of authentic and exquisite Italian cuisine here. From the specials to the food listed on the menu, there were so many great options to choose from! We shared the Clams Oreganata which were cooked perfectly and delicious. I usually only have 1 or 2 clams at other places, I wound up having 7 out of the 14 they gave. For our main dishes, she ordered Linguini Carbonara, which she wound up taking home because it was too filling, but I wiped my plate clean of the Pan Roasted Halibut. The menu online says it comes with more fishes (clams and mussels) but the in-restaurant menu listed more vegetables (zucchini) which I enjoyed more! I kept commenting to my girlfriend on the elegant and cozy atmosphere. It's clear to see after how packed the restaurant was, Elaine's isn't moving anytime soon. Everything was perfect and we will definitely be back again!

Ok you ready The food is great but Get there at 4:26 can order happy hour food from 14-18$ but can't order a dinner till 5pm for $40 sorry but WTF ALSO would have ordered a 3rd glass of wine. But bartenders were to busy Bullshiting not taken care of the other bar customers Never looking around They were very friendly and nice But I think making eye contact would have been nicer and more revenue for the restaurant and happier customers like me. Went home to have my 3rd glass of wine. By the way was not a happy hour wine. Sorry but Will be back but Maybe come at 5pm and sit at a table ‍

Disappointed! Went to dinner several times and each time was disappointed! The burratta had some sort of cheese that tasted very bitter, when I complained I was told that it was lemon that was on the cheese, it was not lemon it tasted like the cheese was bad, made me sick that night! That's bad customer service when a restaurant doesn't try to make the customer happy! Also I heard other people complaining about their meals and the restaurant did not try to make it right!

Thank you to Enzo and staff for a beautiful birthday dinner. Extremely busy on a Saturday night (high class problem- God Bless!) but the owner came over and more than made up for the inconvenience. Food - delicious, service - great, ambiance - beautiful... We will be back!

Went to Elaine's to celebrate a friends birthday. We were a group of 8. We were seated in the very back of the restaurant. We ordered lots of apps, drinks, dinner and desserts. A couple sitting a few tables away complained that we were too loud. There were many other open tables in the restaurant. Instead of moving them, the manager told us we needed to leave because "several" people were complaining. The food was just okay. It is overpriced and stuffy. If you want to go out and have a good time and laugh with your friends, I suggest you do not go to Elaine's!!

Beautiful new restaurant in Setauket. The service was excellent and drinks perfectly flavored. We enjoyed the calamari, halibut, skirt steak and special rainbow trout. I would definitely recommend this restaurant!

the restaurant is beautiful. very classy looking food was very good. had the halibut and it was excellent service was extremely attentive

Great local restaurant. Beautiful ambiance. Great food and gracious service. One to look out for as a great new addition. To our local culinary scene.

Our new favorite place! Great food, delicious drinks and excellent service! Thank you Elaine and Enzo. We'll be back!

I hosted my sister's bridal shower at Elaine's last month and I cannot say enough wonderful things about the experience! Elaine was so accommodating from the very beginning. The food and service were spot on. Everything was delicious and all our guests said the same. I would highly recommend!

What a fun new restaurant! The food, drinks and staff were great! Highly recommend the Setauket Spritz and zucchini chips!!!

Excellent food, service and ambiance. We really enjoyed it and excited to have such a gem in our community!

food was tasty, service was decent, but TOO LOUD - perhaps the loudest restaurant i've ever eaten in

Elaine's Restaurant is a poor excuse for a restaurant. We would give a 0 star if permitted. Elaine touts home made pasta. The pasta resembles Dutch egg noodles from a plastic bag sold in the super markets and the shrimp was overcooked. The bread was stale. The French fries were extremely salty. Our entrees were bland. Bland is not what you expect from an Italian restaurant. Our gentle criticism fell on deaf ears and was met with arrogance and not with apologizes. Elaine's opened a short time ago and if they continue to serve this cafeteria bland food, their life expectancy in the restaurant business will be short lived. Elaine get your act together or close the doors and go home.

Yay! Another great new restaurant in Setauket. Overall one of the best dining experiences in the area. While it's a bit spendy, the menu, house wines, desserts, and service were well worth it. We shared a beet salad which was well composed, very fresh and nicely dressed. I had the house made ravioli with a feather-light filling of spinach and ricotta in a lovely butter and sage sauce. Easily the best ravioli I've had - delicate and soft, and expertly seasoned. Hubby had the margarita pizza, rustic with a hand-shaped crust, fresh, bright tomato sauce and good quality mozzarella. Their house Pinot Grigio and Cabernet Sauvignon were fantastic. For dessert we shared a house made cannoli. What a delight- not too sweet and freshly filled. The restaurant space has undergone a complete transformation inside and out and looks great. Cozy and clean, with excellent lighting and simple, elegant design details. A bit noisy, but in a festive way. Attentive, friendly service. Congrats to the team for a successful launch! Will look forward to future visits.

Was given a gift certificate so my husband I went last week. pros - lovely ambience, server was very professional, food was very good. Delicious cocktails ($18). cons - not impressed with the pre wrapped bread sticks. For the prices there should have been warm crusty bread served with dipping oil. Most complain about slow service but in this case, service was too fast. our entrees were brought to us before I had a second sip of my cocktail. Guess they want to get customers in and out. When we arrived at 5:30, restaurant was almost empty but was seated right next to the party of two. I asked if it was possible to be seated at another table but the answer was no. Will we go back? Doubt it.

We were a party of two couples for dinner on a Monday night. The restaurant offerings in this area are stale so my wife and I we were glad to see Elaine's open and looking forward to good food, professional service, and the opportunity to catch up with our dining companions who we hadn't seen for a year. Neither we nor they had eaten at Elaine's previously. We were disappointed. 1) Ambiance. The place looks nice inside and out but the noise level in the dining room is disqualifying. We simply couldn't carry on a conversation even when leaning in. The most frequent words to each other at our table were "I'm sorry, can you say that again?". We asked our server to reseat us to a quieter spot. Her response was "I can't do anything to help you. As you can see we only have one dining room." 2) Food. I ordered a Caesar salad and a pasta bolognese. The server returned to our table 10 minutes after we placed our orders to inform me that my dish, ordered off the menu, wasn't available. Frustrated and not seeing anything else on the menu that called to me, I ordered a $24 cheeseburger, medium rare. What I got was a very well done, parched dry burger and a Caesar salad with croutons that were soaked in something that made them so heavy I couldn't chew them. My wife's dishes, a flat bread pizza and an arugula salad, were okay. 3) Service. Not so hot. I've never understood why some sit down restaurants don't train their servers to keep track of who ordered what. Elaine's aspires to be high end. Servers saying "who got the pasta dish?" and then passing the plate across the table rather than serving it from behind are big fails on the basics of table service.. Also, it isn't endearing to have a server gesture dismissively while telling a customer who seeks a quieter table, or anything else, that nothing can be done. The bottom line: Everyone at my table had decided by half way through the meal that Elaine's was firmly in the category of never again.

To be fed is to experience an act of care. I have never felt more cared for than while dining at Elaine's. Staff was extremely attentive. Food was excellent. The large menu accounts for all desires, and yet each dish is thoroughly conceived and executed. Highlights: the zucchini chips, pastas, and pistachio gelato. The lettuce in the Caesar is also outstanding. A note on the homemade pasta: Not many places know that homemade pasta, rather than store bought, ought not be prepared al dente. Elaine's homemade pasta is perfectly executed with just the right bite/chew--a perfect springy quality. If you want al dente, go to the grocery store. Quality was off the charts and portions were more than enough. Try leaving hungry. I dare you.

Our first time at Elaine's. We sat at the bar, met some great people! You can see the food we ate in the pics. Everything was good and our bartender Saia was very nice.

My wife and I went to Elaine's last night for date night and were so impressed. The pappardelle alla bolognese was some of the best I've ever had... it was so authentic and tasted just as it would in Italy (and we've traveled there a lot). From the music to the decor, the vibe was amazing. The staff was so attentive and friendly, making us feel right at home. This will definitely be a new regular spot for us. Looking forward to going back!

Overpriced, weak cocktails, mediocre food. One star for our seever who was great. Disappointed and will not be back.

We had a wonderful experience with friends and family. The ambiance, food, and staff were amazing. The restaurant has such a wonderful vibe, we will be coming back!!!

The food was elevated, yet it still had the soul of a home cooked meal. Ambiance transports you to SoHo, but with friendlier service. Mixed reviews are to be expected with a brand new restaurant, but once the kinks work out this spot will be everyone's new favorite spot. You might have to wait but waiting in a garden with a glass of wine is okay by me anytime.

LOUD. First time ,last time. Lovely waitress Megan and Sarah the manager. Cramped. Too many tables. JIM

Another great experience for us at Elaine's!! Perfect night to sit outside. Dinner and drinks were delicious. Service was outstanding!

My family and I were very excited to try this new restaurant that had taken over the humble Tai Show North - but honestly we wish Tai Show was still there after our experience. We loved Pentimento, so we were willing to give Elaine's a try, as there are many of the same chefs and staff, and a similar menu. While the menu itself had some of the old favorites, the prices were extremely steep considering the quality, which couldn't even compare to Pentimento. The atmosphere was fairly nice - a little loud, tables close together and packed in, and the decor was fine but a bit bare bones. As for the service, it wasn't terrible, and everyone was nice, but for the prices and the amount of people working, there was room for improvement - i.e. water jug was empty for a while, table overcrowded with unused wine glasses, service a little slow. It was busy for a weekday so perhaps they were unprepared, but there did seem to be a lot of staff. As for the food, the appetizers were great and would probably be worth it for happy hour, but all of our entrees left much to be desired. The tagliatelle with shrimp had flavorful pasta, but the shrimp was completely bland and overcooked- mind you this was a $36 entree with four pieces of shrimp. The spaghetti dish had an overwhelming amount of pepper, which we debated sending back. And the bolognese was pretty good but certainly not worth the $32. Overall, it's a nice restaurant, and I would not have written this review if it wasn't extremely overpriced for the quality and service. Personally, I am used to spending over $30 on an entree- and don't mind doing so when the food is worth it - however I don't think you're getting much bang for your buck here. It seems to be going for an elegant, expensive vibe, but the quality is just not there, along with the portion sizes - as if they were trying to squeeze you for every dollar you had, whilst not increasing the portion sizes or adding to the quality. Anyway, it's a new restaurant, so hoping it improves.

Can't wait for our next visit. Love the Setauket Sidecar! Service and food were outstanding!

From a moment we walked in the vibe was perfect. The restaurant has a great energy. It feels like you're in a wonderfully decorated home being served delicious food. We started at the bar with great cocktails The zucchini chips must. For appetizer, we shared a plate of the linguine, creamy deliciousness. Our entrées were perfect. Loved all the staff from the moment you walked in to the moment you left they were just there to make you happy. It's obvious Elaine and enzo put a lot of love into making this a perfect place to come. We will definitely be coming back.

Elaine's Restaurant and Bar is a wonderful addition to the 3 Village community in Setauket . The restaurant has been completely transformed into a beautiful aesthetically pleasing space. Special care has been taken to separate the bar area from the dining area adding to a warm and welcoming place to eat. Their Margarita pizza brought me back to Italia with a delicious crunchy crust while the capanata reminded me of my Sicilian grandmother's eggplant appetizer. The halibut was cooked to perfection as was the pasta alla Norma. Service was attentive and professional. It was a delightful culinary experience with an extensive menu that I can't wait to return to sample more of. What a gem!

Whether enjoying a meal with friends, celebrating a special occasion or relaxing at the bar, Elaine's got you covered!!! Cozy, inviting and simple beautiful along with delicious food, creative cocktails and an attentive staff. Menu options are plenty We started with the Sicilian Arancini and Clams Oreganato both tasty and delicious. For our Main Course we enjoyed the mouth watering pan roasted Halibut on Parsnip Purée with baby clams, mussels and saffron broth, along with the Prime Dry Aged NY Strip with broccoli rabe, cooked to perfection and seasoned beautifully!! Elaine's Restaurant and Bar is a welcomed addition to our community. I'm sure people will travel far and wide to experience the food and the vibe!! Secure a reservation now while you can :) Oh! I almost forgot.... The espresso martini served in a ice cold martini glass was a welcoming start to a very special evening!!

Went to Elaine's for a family dinner to celebrate my mom's birthday. Wow! Once you step out of the car you don't even want to go inside because the outdoor space is so beautiful and inviting, we even sat outside for a bit to take in the scene before heading in. The bar area is gorgeous and the patrons were all having a great time and were welcoming which is always a plus. The dining area is elegant, romantic, and sophisticated. At the same time it's also a charming restaurant that feels like home. The service was impeccable, I couldn't tell who wore which hat, because everyone who worked there was so friendly and gracious from the moment we walked in. Our server was so attentive, as were the owners. They were so lovely; both Elaine and Enzo came by separately during the course of our meal to welcome us and offer us their assistance if we needed anything. Such lovely people. Our waiter was top notch, a rarity these days. His suggestions were perfect, like he could read our minds, he and the staff were always 2 steps ahead of us, which I love! Never a wait! So of course what matters most, the food and drinks!!! Wow! So as for beverages, I had a "Drumroll Please" to start, it was great (and I know my cocktails.) Mom had a "Setauket Sidecar" which was excellent. ""Elaine's See Through" just do it, you will not be disappointed. We finished off desert with an Espresso Martini which was perfect, one of the best I've ever had, and yes I've had a few. Into food.. For starters we had the Zucchini Chips, HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! Best I've ever tasted and the dip...chefs kiss! We were all blown away...and also by the Sicilian Arancini..have never had Arancini (rice balls) like these, my mom could not stop raving about it even after we got home! If you like bread and ricotta do not sleep on the lemon basil ricotta bread! The meatballs and grilled artichoke hearts: also spectacular. Linguini Carbonara, Cotoletta Milanese, Pollo al Mattone..SO GOOD! This isn't just LI "Italian food" it is authentic, cooked and presented to perfection. The desserts!!! I can go on and on, it was just top notch so do yourself a favor and go check it out! They also sang my mom Happy Birthday in the sweetest way. We will be back for sure!!!

Wow! Absolutely awesome dining experience. The ambiance is a classy mix of European and historic decor. Elegance. Service was friendly and expedient. Food was exquisite and innovative. Enzo and Elaine are spectacular hosts. This is a MUST see restaurant. Highly recommend.

My husband and I ate here for his birthday. Really good food and nice ambiance and very friendly and attentive staff. Our server, Melinda was great.