Bistro Ete

It was our first visit to the restaurant, from the moment we arrived you know you are ìn a special place. The greeting when we arrived by owner Ari and his wife made you, feel like a regular. The ambience Was spot on from the music to the lighting,and noise level not existent. Cocktails freshly made had an off the hook Spicy margarita ,and the menu of very unique drinks were ordered by many. Service by our waiter Arturo was very attentive, And that was just the beginning of a fantastic dining experience ! I need to eat gluten-free. And they had so many choices and the menu, It was terrific! I ordered escargot Which was accomcomped by gluten Free bread so as not to waste the delicious sauce. The bacon wrapped pork loin was very flavorful and cooked perfectly! And the apple tatin,a perfect ending to a perfect meal! We will definitely be regular customers , and if you have not experienced this restaurant don't miss it!!!

Summary: Exceptional food and good service. Wife and I had a special dinner here over Labor Day Weekend. The half-rotisserie-chicken (a special?) was PHENOMENAL. We've never had such flavorful, juicy, tender chicken before. Imagine a Costco rotisserie chicken, but with more flavor, less fat, higher quality meat, and a much more skilled chef cooking it. The Pellegrino Pappardelle was excellent, though I had it with the "zuchini spaghetti" option. Definitely get it with pappardelle if your diet allows (mine did not), because that's a better combo than the zuchini. However, the zuchini was perfectly spiraled/cooked, so do not hesitate if you can't do gluten :) French onion soup was excellent. Exotic mushroom and brie stuffed inside a puff-pastry was as divine as it sounds. The mixed greens was a little too bitter for my wife I think, and she wished the dressing was more citrusy to cut through the fatty goodness of the brie. I'd recommend an appropriate white wine pairing, should you order this. The caramel vanilla ice cream (home made!) was excellent. Staff and service were excellent. They knew the menu and made solid suggestions. The only dish I did not enjoy was the brussel sprouts. Their outside was a little too charred for my liking, though the inside was tender. The sauce was... not my favorite, but it was OK. Halloumi isn't my favorite cheese in general, but some bits were also grilled more than I'd like. I think the chef and his wife run this lovely restaurant. If/when we return to the Hamptons, I'm going to ask that we get a reservation at Ete and work our schedule around that. Easily 5 stars.