I went to Bettini about six times during the winter holidays. It was empty for the most part when I went in, except for on Christmas day it was pretty packed. For breakfast the pancakes were actually really good, and I am not regularly a pancake girl. The bacon, eggs, and sausage were very good as well, but the star of breakfast are the omelets. Adding seafood to them really just takes it to another level. For dinner we tried all of the pasta options which were all very good. The calamari was very good as well (we got two orders of them!) but the clam chowder was not great. We did not finish it. My absolute favorite thing I ate was the mussels. They were so fresh and really well seasoned. The bread that came with it made the dish. Next time I go, I will have to try the scallops. The best part about the restaurant is the staff. From the bartender to the hotel manager to the waiters, they all worked to cultivate a really great environment and contributed to a great experience at the restaurant. The only thing is the menu is not very vast but the dessert and appetizers are really good. I would give it 5 stars, but I cannot justify the prices of the items on the menu. So 4 stars it gets. read more

If I could give 0 stars, I would. Went for "brunch" with a party of 9. The service was incredibly slow! The prices are totally outrageous for what you get. Our reservation was for 10:30 am. At 11:30 am we were still waiting for our meals. They arrived, staggered, one by one. There was at least a 5 min gap between each plate. At one point all but one of us had a plate and by the time the final plate arrived everything was freezing cold. The whole waitstaff seemed confused just standing around with random plates of food not knowing where to go. The menu advertised "fresh squeezed" orange juice ($6) but we learned from our server that it was not, in fact, fresh. Two of us ordered the $30 grain bowl. It was TINY! 2 eggs, a scoop of red quinoa, edamame, some fried peppers and a few strips of avocado. There were some breakfast entrees ($27 each) that came with fruit and choice of muffin or pastry and juice. Our server had no idea 1) that these specific breakfast items included these choice and 2) when to bring these items out. Again, these were totally staggered. We were one of 3 total parties in the entire restaurant and couldn't understand why there was such a hold up. It wasn't busy by any means so there was really no reason for the delay. Finally we complained to the manager who apologized and ended up comping us for the entire breakfast but unfortunately after 2 1/2 hours of totally wasted time we will never return. read more

Bettini Restaurant - Grain bowl. $30. It's a teeny tiny and tasteless as it looks too. - New American Near Me - Edgartown, Massachusetts

Although our Clam Chowder was delicious that was as far as we got. The wait staff was EXTREMELY rude and unhelpful. He was aware my wife is pregnant & the waiter would not ask the chef specific questions about the plates, or if change could be made. It was also our wedding anniversary which the restaurant knew. We had to leave as there were no options for my wife to eat other than a $70 well done steak, or any a la carte options offered. The management did apologize to us offering customizable options or to go, or a meal for me. We declined and ate Porto Pizza on the way home. I only give it 2 stars because I have very little doubts about the taste of the food. The Clam Chowder was the best I've ever had & other customer's dishes looked tremendous. read more

This is my second time eating at Bettini and once again they have out done themselves. The staff is always so friendly and attentive. The food and drinks hit the spot. This is my favorite place to have dinner on the vineyard! *not pictured, the tuna tartar but it was delicious! read more

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Enjoyed a wonderful dinner with family here last evening. The ambiance is beautiful as is the setting right on the harbor overlooking the lighthouse. Well staffed with friendly informed servers. From start to finish we enjoyed our meal. We will definitely return. read more

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Excellent food and service!! Drinks were great and our meals were delicious. Definitely come early and have cocktails on the porch. The view of is AMAZING!! read more

Bettini Restaurant - New American Near Me - Edgartown, Massachusetts

The food was no better than something you could make at home, it wasn't gross or anything but for the price absolutely not worth the money The endive salad was unimpressive, brown edges and just not very tasty or well executed, the pasta was overcooked for the bolognese and it tasted like something your college roommate made on a Wed night. A lot of black pepper. I ate it, but it was NOT worth $35. Sin liked the lamb, the carpaccio and octopus were meh. read more

This would have been a 4 star rating had it not been for the abysmal service we received. Waited for our food for an hour due to some "issues in the kitchen" but three tables that arrived after us (including a table of 7) all got their food well before us. I should add...this was for breakfast. Two orders of scrambled eggs and an order of pancakes. At one point we were told our food would be out in 10 minutes but we waited another 20. I understand that everywhere on island is understaffed right now and facing challenges due to COVID, but this has nothing to do with either of those factors. Everyone else around us (including those that arrived later) were served promptly. To add insult to , the manager never came and spoke to the table. Apparently they felt comping our drinks (two diet cokes) on a $70 bill was an appropriate resolution to the matter. For an HOUR WAIT for breakfast while all the other tables around us got served and finished their meals??? read more

We had an wonderful experience at the Bettini at the Harbor View. The food was amazing and service was great. We had our wedding dinner at this place and boy they did not disappoint. I want to thank our server Dave who took care of us. My family is still mentioning how they never been attended to in a restaurant how Dave did that night. Thank you Bettini and the Harbor View Hotel for making my Wedding dinner and stay absolutely amazing. -Cheers read more

Was very, very let down with this place. The food and our server were good, but unfortunately overshadowed by everything else. First, we were not sat until ~8:45 for an 8:15 reservation. While waiting to be sat, we had cocktails at the bar. I ordered an espresso martini, which listed Tito's as the standard vodka. Because I was at the bar, I watched the bartender start making the drink with Kettle One. I mentioned it to my partner who was with me, and the bartender overheard and asked if I preferred it with tito's. When I responded that it was listed on the menu, he asked another bartender who said it was definitely not listed. I had to pull out the menu and point to it before they would agree, and I really think they should have known the menu a little better. Really sad that the negatives outweigh the positives, but alas. read more

I want to thank Bettini for the wonderful food, drinks, and service tonight. Everything was amazing. Our server Yoanna was great and ensured my meal was vegan. The food was spectacular! Endive salad, broccolini, and cauliflower steak for myself, mussels app and clam spaghetti for my date. The cocktails were delicious as well, East Island Martini, Vespers, and The Derby were all good. I'll definitely be back. FYI I rarely review anything but tonight was a pleasant surprise in that it went above and beyond my expectations. The view and ambiance were terrific as well. Oh, and I had a 7:30 reservation but we were hungry early after a day of exploring the beach so we came in at 5:30 and asked if they could accommodate us. They gave us high tops next to the bar that worked out perfectly for us. Easy to see the whole restaurant and outside views. Chef's kiss! read more

Visited the restaurant for breakfast. The service was outstanding and second to none. Our waiter, Mihai, was great. Professional, personable, and with a great sense of humor made our time here outstanding. We met the manager, Phil, and can see why his team is a good as they are. Thank you for a great experience. read more

Mind boggling joyful 180 from the last time I dined here back during summer of 2019... . I am assuming a new chef and management :) Well! We took a chance and the service was absolutely excellent!!! Polished, classy, modern and genuine. Host stand accommodated our party of four at the last minute on a Saturday evening. We experienced outstanding friendly and professional dining experience with tremendously tasty food and drinks ... oh what a fabulous night! Way to redeem yourselves Bettini! read more

Fantastic!!! We loved the halibut and the Oxtail pasta. Alot. The location and service were also amazing. We will definitely return! read more

I understand that we visited this place at the end of the season but should not service be consistent if they want to uphold the reputation? I guess there was a confusion on who picks up unassigned tables? We did not get a water for 25 minutes to even start our dinner... I had to tell another waiter passing by to get someone. Meals, when they arrived were auctioned off as the staff did not know who ordered what... we did not change our seats Then they brought to us someone else's desserts and were confused when we said we did not order. My swordfish that was by the way 48$ was such a small portion that I was hungry leaving this place. The 2 shrimp that garnished the dish were tiny. In summary.. located in a very prestigious hotel, has decent ambiance but overpriced and not consistent! Try other places!! read more

Bettini Is the replacement for Henry's restaurant. They have done an incredible job with the remodel of the hotel and this restaurant! They had their soft opening in the beginning of May 2019. And everything seems to be running smoothly. Excellent new menu with the same beautiful atmosphere overlooking Edgartown Lighthouse. The remodel was spectacular for the old Henry's restaurant for the new Bettini! read more

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Amazing. Go if you can! Best food we've had on the island and we've been here for 30 years.

An amazing dinner for a special occasion - Seal was fun and attentive as our server- beautiful setting and delicious , carefully prepared food - we will look forward to returning on our next visit - lobster ravioli , crab cake , clams casino and scallop dinner - even able to enjoy the caramel cup for dessert read more

Pros: lovely renovation suited to safe taste and beiges. The view is, as ever, serene with sweet breezes off Edgartown harbor. Very good service! Excellent fries. Kale salad was a wow. Cons: typical MV mediocre food and ridiculously high prices. You pay for a slice of bread while waiting. The wine list bottoms out at about $50 a bottle. The $65 rib eye looked like a small steak; the mussels were good, but thank goodness for the fries served with them. Duck, fair. The risotto, ravioli, meh. A large screen tv. Really? read more

Experienced an amazing meal last night here. The atmosphere was serene, easy to talk to one another. prices were reasonable for the quality of the food, the deserts were also delicious. We had two and shared. Great service, and this is a brand new addition to martha's vineyard at the Harbor View Hotel which has undergone new ownership and a complete renovation. Don't miss this. read more

Very attentive hosting staff pleasant and accommodating. Due to the Covid restrictions our party of eight was separated into two tables, they where accommodating to seat us next to each other and adjust the table so we would be able to talk and enjoy the celebration. What was very disappointing was that our orders where taken separately (about 15 minutes apart) And our two parties where then served separately. One would assume that with knowing you are with a group your orders would be placed together you would attended to each table together. The food was a mixed review between the group; Roasted chicken was delicious and cooked to perfection. It could have used a side of rice or potatoes as there was many delicious juices left behind. The Rib Eye of and the cod where superb The lamb was not very flavorful and the potatoes where bland. Our biggest complaint would be the service. Very slow for both apps and main entree to be served. Will try again after COVID restrictions. read more

Gorgeous, upscale restaurant in Martha's Vineyard. We were there for thanksgiving dinner last night . They had a prix fixe menu with vegan options, yay!! Service was top notch and the views of the water and lighthouse are spectacular. Loved it so much we made reservations for tonight. Thanks so much for a memorable Thanksgiving! read more

Overall a poor evening at this touted restaurant -- in every way it failed to live up to the hype. Allow me to start... we arrived well in advance of or dinner reservation - we checked in with he host desk upon arrival and were immediately 'told' that our table was not yet ready as we were early -- yes, we arrived early by intention in order to have a pre-dinner cocktail. Not a pleasant welcome. Then it got worse -- we stood at the the bar for a significant amount of time before even getting any type of acknowledgment -- a bartender eventually looked over -- I asked to see a cocktail menu and then received a non-verbal head nod to a menu a couple of spots down -- essentially saying 'get it yourself as I'm busy'. Once ordered the cocktails were average at best. We started with the calamari -- it was really good with very good aioli and spicy marinara sauces. We then had the white clam pasta -- it lacked flavor and the oxtail cassarecce which was was good but served warm not hot. The server in training was more attentive that the trainer - hope they make the transition soon. The maitre'd came by and recognized that thinks were not going well -- empty water glasses and wine glasses -- he stepped up the table service but at this point it was too late. Overall the place is snobby and lacked the ability to provide a fine dinning experience and enjoyable evening. read more

This restaurant is a "do not miss" when in Edgartown. The food and service were both impeccable. Bree our server and Zan the sommelier were top notch. I would eat here every night. read more

Harbor View Hotel restaurant staff were very professional, friendly, efficient and the service was above reproach. They went out of their way to ensure that I had a great experience. The bartender Nick was amazing creating an atmosphere where you could ask questions about the different liquors that they offer, and customers could freely discuss them. Each cocktail came out delicious. The pan roasted half chicken with mushrooms was scrumptious and the pappardelle with fava beans enjoyable. read more

I'm flat out bewildered at this place. This restaurant has every single source to succeed, good food, good appearance and very clean, yet the one problem I had at this place was customer service. My family and I were staying at the Harbor View Hotel (nice stay btw) and having the Bettini restaurant's appearance and convenience we decided to eat at Bettini. And WOW when I walked into that place I thought man this stuff is going to taste great! Though I did run into a problem, while the food was great and all the customer service was slow and a bit unresponsive. The prices also exceeded what was expected, which is fine but it's just a little bit much . We did enjoy our dinner watching Game 4 of the NBA finals (go warriors!) which could be spotted in the front of the restaurant where the TV's were. So everything there was great, but the service. So I would called this place and overpriced average with a rating of 3.5/5, because in my opinion they could have done a lot better if they tried. We did have a nice trip though, and you won't get sick from the good food they have there...maybe just the paycheck. read more

horrible service hvh took our reservation for 11 people for an engagement party over a month before the date. 3 weeks out i called to add 1 additional person. no one ever called back to confirm. after weeks of leaving msgs i called the hotel front desk and alerted them that no one responds. they got someone to call me back. FRANCO the dining mgr would not help he said their max is 8 people therefore he was cancelling my reservation. this is 6 days before my daughters engagement dinner. how courteous and professional is that. beware they are not the gracious harbor view hotel of the past. they do not care and do not want to accept any responsibility for their error. read more

Delicious, well made food. Fresh and worth the price. Great service and attention to special food needs.

***** After our review, the general manager reached out and spoke personally to us about the items noted in the review. He was very apologetic about our poor experience and has been more than gracious about having us return to give them another shot as well as offering (and actually giving) a significant discount on what we paid that night. Clearly they do aim to please, and want their service to be held to the standard they expect. We will go back and give it another try. There's a reason why they generally get such high marks.... ****** After reading the reviews and looking for the perfect spot to celebrate my best friends 50th birthday sans kids, her husband made a reservation for this past Thursday for our two husband wife duos to dine here. The place is beautiful, inside it out - it's just lovely. The menu is sparse, but we knew that going in and thought there would be some fun specials to supplement what seems like not the most fantastic menu for such a refined place. While it boasted being casual, it has more of an upscale feel to it and the menu doesn't necessarily match. We were seated promptly and professionally. We were greeted almost immediately by two different servers asking about water choice. After that the night sort of fell apart... We ordered drinks, we were then told they didn't have the makings to create a chocolate martini after waiting for about 10 minutes or so. my BFF who's birthday it was, made another choice, said no problem. The drinks took at least another 10minutes to arrive for a wine, beer, and two mixed drinks. No acknowledgment of a ridiculous amount of time to get a drink in your hand. We shared a few appetizers which were just OK, the calamari was nothing spectacular and the other item forgettable. The appetizers were timed well, we did not need to wait super long like we did for everything else. The only thing they were attentive to was our water glasses, we actually had a waive our waiter down two separate times when somebody wanted a second drink. Our dinners took an incredibly long time. When they were served by someone other than our waiter they were sort of raffled off without much attention to detail. At no point did anyone come over and offer fresh pepper, fresh cheese like two in our party were looking for. In fact, no one came over at any point to ask about our dinners and how they were. They were fine, but for the price? They were subpar....the few modifications asked for while we ordered were not followed. We sat with dirty plates that we half full in front of us for at least 30 minutes, there were several host and hostess is buzzing about and no one once stopped by to clear plates, ask how we were doing, nothing. Finally I walked up to the host to ask if we could order drinks outside on the patio. She brushed me off and told me I should speak to our waiter, I politely informed her that we had not seen him in about 45 minutes or so. That is when she told me to go get a seat and they will try to get us some drinks. At that point my husband went to the bar ordered us a drink and tried to get the bill to pay and move on. We were never a offered dessert menu - there was no mention of my friends birthday, there was no mention of the service that we clearly were displeased with, nothing. He also needs to sit there for about 15 minutes to wait for the credit card to come back so that he could sign and meet us outside. When I'm in a beautiful place, expecting to have a beautiful dinner the last thing I want is to be annoyed which is why I typically let a lot go. But This place completely missed the mark, we had dined all over the island over the course of two weeks, and this by far was are most unimpressive meal, yet with the most impressive price tag. What was most annoying was that we clearly were getting poor service and there were a ton of host and hostesses and people who appeared to be management and nobody was even vaguely aware as they walked past has numerous times. Huge disappointment. Ps - This is the first negative review I've ever posted anywhere, it was that bad. read more

I have been here several times prior to management changing for brunch. Our experience today was not nearly as pleasant as it has been. Our waitress was slow to get our orders/bring our drinks or food/clear plates, our table was not set at all, and our food was adequate at best. Much of the food itself was okay at best, although things like the sweet potatoes were pretty bad and bitter. I would not return. read more

The Burratta cheese with melon salad as well as the fresh pasta were amazing! Our waitress was excellent! Great social distancing as well as cleanliness. We will definitely eat here again. read more

We realized tonight how important a waiter is to the restaurant experience. First off, the food and drinks were great. Well prepared, tasted great. Unfortunately, the waiter was not good at all. Missed the cocktail (which came during dinner). Soup with no spoon. Steak with no knife. No salt/pepper on the table and we've been pouring our own wine glasses from the bottle we ordered. Haven't seen the waiter much at all. And, by the way, we had specified on our reservation that we were celebrating our honeymoon when asked if it was a special occasion. It's too bad, this place could have easily gotten a better rating. read more

This restaurant is located in the Harbor View Hotel and, like the rest of the recently remodeled hotel, it's absolutely beautiful inside! The ceiling is made of this beautiful dark wood that all rushes into a large skylight in the middle of the restaurant, truly elegant, not to mention the views! We came here for brunch on Labor Day, and the food was incredible! The drink menu has all the classics, and a few options to really kick off your morning! I had the Lobster Benedict (on their summer menu) and it was truly delicious, the eggs were cooked perfectly and the hollandaise was so good and complimented the hearty lobster portion very well! We also had pancakes and their french toast, simply because we could not pick between the two! I still don't know which was my favorite, but either option will leave you happy and full! The staff was friendly, and very attentive! The next time we're in town, we want to try the dinner here, if it's anything like the brunch, it must be delicious! read more

Bettini Restaurant - New American Near Me - Edgartown, Massachusetts

Lovely restaurant with good food. Impressive wine list. Excellent service. However not worth the cost of the meal. Very expensive. There are other better options in Edgartown. read more

Lovely setting, but we were supposed to be on the veranda but were seated inside in the back, a bit dark. Menu was out of calamari. My granddaughters filet was undercooked. Waitress was sweet but not crisp. For the prices it should be perfect... Chocolate doughnuts were way to spicey, almost overbearing. My chicken I ordered with asparagus and received spinach. My husbands lobster was different, should order the other lobster not the "b" lobster. Chris the original person that actually took our order for water was the highlight. Not awesome and for the prices it should he outstanding . Sally read more

Excellent! I definitely recommend! I got the tuna and caviar tartare and corn agnolotti. The agnolotti was so rich and creamy and the tuna and caviar tartare was clearly very high quality in terms of both ingredients and preparation. This is easily one of the top 3 meals of my life, thanks Bettini!! read more

Bettini Restaurant - Corn Agnolotti and Halibut--simply delicious! - New American Near Me - Edgartown, Massachusetts

Simply amazing ! I'm a foodie and this place is among the top 5 places I have ever eaten at! Service reminds me of NYC high end places or LA gourmet spots. I couldn't decide between apps so they combined and 1/2 without me asking! As a finishing touch as we were waiting for Uber they offered us umbrellas as a suddenly sprinkle started even though we weren't guests 5 stars isn't enough for this place !! read more

Most hotel restaurants are over priced and under deliver. Bettini breaks that mold. For being on Martha's Vineyard, their pricing was very affordable and the quality of the food was very good. Service was also very friendly and accommodating. I had the bento box special - best miso soup ever. My wife had the bolognese and it was also very good. We'll be back again soon. read more

Bettini is in a beautiful Hotel and it's on the water with great views. The restaurant is nicely furnished and very spacious. Seating is comfortable and the tables offer plenty of room. We went a little early to have a cocktail before dinner. The bartenders were great and the cocktails even better. After our cocktails we were seated for dinner. Our server was very friendly and attentive. Our assessment of the food was, while everything we had was nicely presented and good, it wasn't outstanding which was disappointing. Based on the great ambiance, service, cocktails and the views, the food needs to step up a notch or two to get in sync. read more

We had the opportunity to visit Bettini in the Harbor View hotel last night and could not be any happier. EVERYTHING from start to finish was perfect. Our meal began with sautéed mussels in a garlic and saffron fennel broth and they didn't disappoint! Our meals were grilled prime ribeye, roasted rack of new south wales lamb, and Casarecce oxtail ragu. This gave our table a good opportunity to taste a very wide variety from their well thought out menu. Everyone was extremely happy with each meal and had no complaints. Finally desert was equally outstanding. The icing on the cake for this elegant restaurant is certainly the service. Our server Bree was exceptional. Attention to every detail throughout the meal. Phil, one of the managers came to talk to us and really added a special touch to the entire experience. Bettini is an absolute must if you find yourself in beautiful Edgartown! We will certainly be back! read more