My first Michelin restaurant that wasn't five stars... the service was great as was the interior. The octopus pasta was amazing but not mind blowing. The octopus itself was delicious though. If I had only gotten this dish it would be 5/5. The lobster on burrata was okay. The lobster was well cooked but didn't taste like much, tasted like a bit of butter and olive oil. The cheese was good but nothing super special. read more

Marea - Lobster burrata app - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Very cute and nice..I enjoyed the lobster burrata most..it's very different and tasty read more

Marea - Scallops - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Marea never disappoints. The ambiance is lovely, service was also exceptional. I tried oysters, Hamachi, Astice (burrata and lobster) Polipo, fusilli, spaghetti, Rombo (grilled turbot), and Pansotti. For desert; tiramisu and Bomboloni. We enjoyed every bite so much and didn't want to take a break to take the pictures. I haven't tried the highly-recommended braised beef pasta yet. In short, they offer a wonderful experience, and I am looking forward to dine-in at Marea again. read more

Came back for lunch this past summer and still think it deserves my 5 star rating. I am, however, sad to see that they've made the Lobster Burrata a supplement to their normal tasting menu prices (or maybe it was back then too and I just don't remember). I still ordered it, since I remembered loving it (and am glad that I did), but it does make the prices for lunch higher. For the main, I ordered the scallops this time, since I'm not the biggest fan of pasta, and thought they were incredible - perfectly seared and amazing flavor. I also ordered this because I wanted something light, and they only give you 3 scallops, so I was right. We also shared a couple desserts for the table, the donuts were particularly delicious. read more

Marea - Lobster Burrata - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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An INCREDIBLE, AMAZING food experience. Fusilli is to die for! That sauce... I soaked it up in their house made warm focaccia! The lobster and burrata was probably my favorite dish I tried. It tasted fresh with lovely notes of basil and sweet fruit. Pura pera cocktail ... I mean come on! I had 3! So delicious. We had a fantastic time. Will definitely be back to try more dishes. Staff is extremely friendly and professional. Everything was handled with care and passion. Can't wait to go back to Marea!!! read more

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Service was top notch! It was my first time here and in New York in general. I was worried a bit about the dress code, but I came in with jeans, a t shirt, and a blazer, and I didn't feel like anybody gave me any bad looks at all. I even took off my blazer during dinner. I was pretty open for what I wanted to eat, so I asked the waiter to pick everything for me. I was a little sad there wasn't a tasting menu option as I really enjoy small bites of a lot of things. Overall, the waiter gave me 7 things, which I felt was pretty good considering it was not a "tasting menu." Probably the only gripe I had was with the main dish, which was a grilled lobster. Unfortunately, the lobster was too burned. I could easily tell because the char taste overpowered the lobster itself. The espresso was also not good. It tasted burnt which usually means the beans were over-extracted. Other than that though, everything else was spectacular. I probably would not go here again especially considering there are so many other great restaurants to try here in NYC. This place has 1 Michelin star, but I can't confidently say that it's for its food. read more

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I've had this bookmarked for quite some time so I'm glad that I finally got to try it. To start my friend and I ordered the oysters and the salad with a bottle of Miani Merlot Buri. I've had better oysters but the salad was quite nice. For our mains we ordered the infamous fusilli and gnocchi. Both were absolutely delicious but the fusilli obviously stood out. My only qualm was that both pastas were a bit over cooked, like 5-10 minutes past the point of a la dente. I understand that there's a new chef from when my friends visited this place and it's a preference in how the pasta is cooked but I definitely prefer my pasta to be cooked a la dente. Like I prefer my gnocchi to be pillowy soft melt in your mouth gnocchi and I think most people do but to each his or her own. We also had the grilled turbot to share. Again, a little more overcooked than I would've liked it, especially the peas which were basically inedible. All in all, I'm not against returning but I would definitely make it clear how I like my food to be cooked to enjoy my meal a lot more. read more

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Every time I come here I have an incredible experience. The lobster burrata is absolutely amazing. We had the Mafaldine and the Fusilli and it was absolutely delicious!! Our server was incredibly friendly and helpful and we will certainly be back! read more

This is my first time coming to Marea. As the flagship restaurant of the Altamarea group for coastal Italian cuisine, I was extremely interested by both the public accolades and words from friends and colleagues, some of whom have been going since the opening over a decade ago. If I could give 4.5 stars I would. Hopefully, I don't come across as a picky snob, but I thought the meal was excellent yet clearly capable of improvements. I think it certainly earned its Michelin Star. However, I don't know about earning back the 2nd one it lost in 2019. I'm not an inspector, but think that I could still give some healthy constructive criticism. I went Columbus Day to a completely packed house. It was very difficult to make a reservation, so they're certainly doing a healthy amount of covers. We were quickly seated, taken care of with bread, and able to make our orders when we wanted. To start off positive, I will say that the crudo appetizers we all ordered were excellent. This restaurant certainly does a good job of highlighting the expertly sourced fish without complicating them with excessive amounts of ingredients. For our mains, we got some pastas (Fusilli with octopus, spaghetti with clams and squid, ravioli) and also the lobster and sea bass main courses. Again, I thought the seafood was incredibly fresh, expertly cooked, and aestheically pleasing. I'll also say that the fresh pastas (another public highlight of this restaurant) were all consistently cooked al-dente and worked to complement the seafood pairings very well. But I do have some criticisms. I understand that this is a busy restaurant, but our mains came out significantly longer than I would have expected after finishing our appetizers and first pastas (at least 30 minutes). We had clearly finished and were waiting for a good period of time. I understand the crudos can be prepared super quickly and mains take longer, but when I'm paying top dollar, I would expect better timing on pastas and entrees (particularly with fresh pastas that cook within 60 seconds). That leads me to another issue. The prices are expensive and I'm not against that inherently. However, the spaghetti with clams and squid dish only had 2 clams (I guess that's better than one). At least browsing the other tables, at least I can say this was consistent. I understand I'm paying for fresh hand-made pastas, but there are many other places in the city that do this as well. It was also my understanding that in the past, a similar dish had a lot more seafood. So, I'm not sure of why it's more skimpy now. Raw food inflation? Lastly, I will say that the service was inconsistent. I'm not trying to be too nitpicky, but the wait staff would often bring food or ask questions and leave in a heartbeat leading to some inattentivness. As a result, when we wanted our photo taken they missed our question and we had to flag someone else down. Then again, when we were finished with our food, it was inconsistent and timing between pick up and receiving the dessert menu was lengthy. I will say though that one of our waiters was extremely good and me just glancing at him was enough to make him instantly come and clear our appetizers when we were done without any of us needing to raise a hand. That was exceptional service, I just wish it was consistent. It's probably very difficult with so many staff, but I felt the need to point it out (Again when I'm talking about an expensive Michelin-starred restaurant). So all-in-all, I think the experience was really good. I thought the preparation and food was great and the service good at times. However, I can't say this was perfect because the service could be inconsistent. I also don't know how I feel about saying the food was perfect when there are other restaurants that also make fresh pastas with more seafood at 75% of the price (The Clam off the top of my head has a clam pasta loaded with more seafood). So what am I paying more for? I understand it's a seafood restaurant and it's going to be expensive, but I'm also looking at competitors. Am I paying for ambience? It's fine I guess. The music was light, happy and not too loud. The facilities were clean. The interior was pretty, but not spectacular. I don't know what they're ultimately going for here. It doesn't feel like the utimate fine dining experience in seafood and worthy of a 2nd star again. However, what do I really know? Maybe they're not even going for that anymore. Looking around, there were plenty of people in hoodies and jeans, businessmen staring at their phones more than at the food, and clear foreign tourists who wanted Instagram photos. It's obvious that their business model works and it's attracting swarms of people who want to go to THE seafood restaurant in town. It's a good place, but if you ask me, if all I want is amazingly sourced seafood, there are several other great options. read more

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I can't think of a single thing that would have made my experience at Marea better. The service was exceptional and the food was on the same level. We celebrated my boyfriend's birthday here and it was the perfect spot for a special occasion. We couldn't decide on what to get but settled with the lobster and buratta, fried soft shell crab, followed by their most famous dish fussilini (excuse my spelling, I am challenged and lazy) and pasta with jumbo crab. I opted for no uni and chillis in the jumbo crab pasta. They started us off with a mini amuse bouche and great bread service. Ask for butter because damn is it good! Our waiter brought out two complimentary plates of the three crudos- it was so nice delicious. We shared all of our appetizers and I was so impressed that the kitchen took the time to separate them on to two plates for each of us. The thoughtfulness was beyond my expectations. The lobster and buratta was an unexpected combination but a wonderful pairing and so refreshing. The fried crab was perfectly crisp and a decent portion, even shared amongst two people. My entree of the pasta with jumbo crab was truly divine. Without the uni, the sauce tasted like a vodka sauce in the absolute best way possible. There was a lot of crab in the portion and overall it was a very memorable dish. My boyfriend loved his fusillini. I tried and can attest it was delicious. We also got sides of asparagus and potatoes which were great. They surprised us at the end of the meal with a special dessert for my boyfriend. The dinner made the night and we are already talking about going back. read more

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Rounded up from 3.5. Italian fine dining which is awarded a Michelin star, Marea provides a sophisticated Italian dining experience with little pretentiousness. Besides a fleeting moment or two when the staff may be a bit overwhelmed, Service is quite good (e.g. the server assistant seemlessly keeps each table's water choice in a large ice bucket for the entire room and pours each appropriately to minimize room and table clutter). The crudo is simple but perfectly done. I recommend the handmade pasta of which you do get a fair portion. It is quite expensive for what is provided ($33 for a glass of wine) but, besides that, it's worth a visit. read more

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Better than anticipated, and my hopes were high to begin with. Food was extraordinary ! The service is 5 star and the little nuances where they actually encourage you to order 1/2 orders and share so that you may taste more items from the menu is brilliant! The wait staff was perfect starting with John, who knew the menu as well as if he ad cooked it himself! The management team was roaming the entire time and were easy to talk to. Just a phenomenal experience. 5 stars - I would highly recommend this restaurant!! John D. read more

Honest review: supper crowded make reservations really cute inside. service is amazing supper nice n attentive. Food: food was amazing just things could be done to improve things. The desserts werent good they were really basic was expecting them to be amazing since the good was so good. A lot of dishes needed texture. Wish they gave you a take home dessert. Best things: Panzerotti/Ricci/Vitello Tonnato/Raw Scampi/Raw Vongole/Quaglia e Gamberetti/Astice/Fusilli/ steak/ lamb/Cioccolato Bread only good one was focaccia. They were all old n they werent toasted was really disappointed. Amuse buche: anchovy cracker good but fishy just could have been a lot better. Panzerotti: amaizing tasted like a spicy pizza. The filling was so flavorful. The issue was the dough was really dry. The cheese on the bottom was amazing just add more cheese n make dough less dry Vitello Tonnato: amazing the veal was so tender just melted in ur mouth. It was seasoned perfectly. The sauce was so flavorful n rich. Ricci: amazing. I never had cooked uni it has is so decadent tastes more richer without having that seafood flavor then the lardo adds more richness Raw Scampi amazing. This was so good the langoustine was so decadent so sweet, texture would have been good Raw Capesante this was good but wasnt as flavorful as the rest was more delicate n was cut supper thin needed more of the components Raw Vongole this was delicous supper flavorful n the sauce was so flavorful loved the heat n loved the crunch Quaglia e Gamberetti amaizing. The quail was so crunchy n moist n flavorful. The sauce was so decadent n the puree was delish. The seafood added a wonderful flavor. Astice amazing supper fresh. The sweetness of the lobster goes perfectly with the burrata all the components worked perfectly just needs some heat cause its kinda sweet n some texture. Ravioli Doppi: this was good not great. It was flavorful. The dish needed more cheese cause it had like a cheese plate vibe. Fusilli: amazing this was probably one of the best pastas i ever had. The sauce was so flavorful n rich. The octopus was so tender. My only issue put more bread crumbs. Steak: amazing it was such a huge portion n was perfectly cooked n so flavorful. The sauce was so flavorful just add more sauce. The bread thing was really good. Just wish it was with potatoes instead n the endive was delish just put more. Lamb amazing was so good. The lamb was cooked perfectly n was so flavorful. The sauce was really rich n the greenery cut through the richness just add some texture. Cioccolato amaizing was the perfect balance of sweetness n bitterness just it need some texture. Cheeseplate was gross the components didnt go with the cheese at all one was this spicy orange sauce n the other was this chocolatey paste it wasnt good the bread was good though this needs improvement asap Bomboloni donuts: good they were soft n hard just sauces were not good was expecting more strawberry crostata: was alright nothing special was expecting more flavor. End of meal tiramisu really good no complaints read more

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I love heard a lot about this restaurant and reservations are one month to the date. I went here before seeing Miss Saigon on Broadway so I was on a time schedule. We were a party of 6 and we're seated on time. The service was good but did not provide any memorable moments. For example I don't remember the waiters name 3 days later and I do have a great memory. I base a lot of the stars I award on service. No matter how great the food of you don't have memorable service the experience can fall short of expectation. I gave them 3 stars because I expected more for the price of the food. The restaurant had nice decor, was clean but the staff was a little sterile. The food was good although they are very pricey and I did not find the food to have a distinctly different flavor. They do offer a four course pre fix for $106 although I would pay a little more and go to Ai Fiori or Daniel hands down before coming back here. For a place with such a great reputation, my party was not made to feel special or if they would remember me if I came back. I would recommend them although there are far better choices for the money. read more

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Came because of the reviews for my sons wedding dinner, and was actually quite disappointed! Seating was a mess trying to fit 4 of on one side of the table and 2 on the opposite side because they said it allows them to serve better? I guess guest comments mirth comeS second? When asking For some grated Parmesan to add to the olive oil one to many times the waiter "snapped back"... "it's coming", sorry but my wife didn't hear me ask. The risotto with lobster? Two slivers of lobster? Really? Seats also found to be awkward for our 8 seating, the extra chair brought over was actually explained to us as a skinny chair so again it seems customer comfort isn't first but again the server convenience...is number one. My chair actually had loose legs but I didn't complain as we had enough issues. And after dinner the waiter came by asking if anyone wanted drinks I asked for fresh mint tea and my wife for a coffee and yes... nothing ever came. Food delivered and not even an offering of fresh ground pepper... no one even cleaned crumbs off the table before the meal came which I have never experienced at this level of restaurant.... small things matter Service: for a 5 star restaurant maybe a 3* Cleanliness: 4/5* Food quality: 4/5* Overall we all (8) felt the food was good but it seemed to reaching for something not Necessary, many of our dishes seemed over thought and in many cases a bitt more simplicity ciity in ingredients would be much better. Much better food and service in this great culinary city! I will not return!O fit better... read more

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A total gem. Great upscale Italian option - expect to pay a mint for very tiny portions but the food is amazing. The waiter was really nice and recommended some wine. The drinks were good. Definitely get the pasta - the ravioli doppi with chicken sausage - some of the best pasta I've had in a while. We wanted to get the whole fish but they sold out so we ordered the bass, which was really good. The dessert was only ok- mousse was very rich and tiramisu had too much cream so would probably skip or split one of these. read more

Marea - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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This was our long awaited 11th visit and it was once again a true delight. We were wondering though how the menu might have changed since Michael Whites departure and aside from some slight alterations the menu was for the most part the same. The octopus fusilli in our option is still the best dish on the menu & the fresh fish served always is pristine. If there were a disappointment it would be that the arugula with lemon was not steamed as it previously was but rather now just a plate of raw with a bit of lemon squeezed on top. Overall though this still remains our favorite dining destination in NYC. read more

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I would say my review on Marea is closer to a 3.5 than a 4, but I am rounding up to a 4 because a 3 is a bit too low. I booked Marea as a pre-opera dinner for my friend and I. From arrival, the service was impeccable. We opted to go a la carte as we had limited time and are smaller eaters. 2 appetizers and 2 pastas were too much for us, but we powered through and even ordered dessert. Here is my individual breakdown for each dish: Astice - Good but it was just lobster in a creamy buratta. You just can't go wrong with this combination. I did not think it was spectacular though. Pulpio - A standard octopus dish. I would order the Astice over this dish. Red Wine Braised Octopus & Bone Marrow Fulisi - A must get, definitely the best dish of the night. Pansotti Squid Ink Ravioli- We did not like this and left the majority behind. I recommend you avoid this dish and order something else. Dessert Huckleberry tart with lemon gelato- This was fairly tart but good. I might order a different dessert though. Chocolate mousse - Very decedent and delicious. One of the better chocolate mousses I've had stateside. All in all, it was a decent meal, but that is to be expected at this (pretty expensive) price point. The octopus fusilli was by far the best dish served. I think everything else was just on the spectrum of good to ok but not spectacular. Based on this experience, I don't think I would go back again as there are too many other places I would like to try in the city but I can see why people would want to dine here at least once. read more

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Value for $: Marea is pricey, but it's so delicious that it really is worth it! I went for lunch on a weekday, which offers a $67 business lunch deal that's a great way to eat here. For two Michelin stars in NYC, that's a steal. Getting a reservation is tough, but if you write to the restaurant they are quite accommodating. I wrote in to say that I was in town and really hoped to eat at Marea during my trip, and they wrote back confirming my reservation in a few days. I LOVED every bite of my food. The business lunch includes a primi and secondi course. For primi, I opted for the crudo tasting (+$9), which I loved. With the primi, I ate the most delicious focaccia in the world, drowned in olive oil of course! For the secondi, I opted for the absolutely mind-blowing Gnocchetti: pasta with ruby red shrimp, chilies, rosemary oil. read more

2 Michelin stars & the reputation for having the best pasta in NYC have not gone to this restaurant's head...yet. I came for the fusilli dish. Or, the bone marrow dish. Or, the octopus dish. They are all one in the same. Reportedly, it's the dish that singlehandedly earned this restaurant another Michelin star. No matter how you refer to it, it's here, & it's fantastic. The pasta & the sauce were cooked to perfection. Ditto for the octopus. And I'd like to personally applaud the genius idea to add bone marrow to red sauce. It seems so obvious now, right? This is a 5 star dish, & this was the best pasta I had in NYC. The restaurant is classy. Understated, simple, beautiful. But classy. So I was happy to discover the pretentious factor was low. I'd say, very low. While it's not as downright comfortable fine dining the way Gramercy Tavern is, it's still easygoing enough as to not be an issue. Which is good. Not because I can't handle any attitude or aloofness (ever done any modeling?), but because when pasta is this good & this zesty, I have been known to lick things... The corners of my mouth, my fingers, etc. I didn't really do that here, though. At least, not on camera. And we all know that, by today's "standards," if it's not caught on camera, that means it didn't really happen, right? Right. 5 stars. read more

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Wonderful lace to enjoy a great meal and attentive service. Will definitely be back Really enjoyed the seafood entree,esp halibut read more

I've been here several times and have enjoyed it less each time, sadly. Definitely come here for lunch, it's such a good deal. I love the famous Octopus and Oxtail Fusili. The service is fantastic and the decor is classy and elegant. read more

What a horrible experience. Our server seemed very nice. The cocktails were delicious. But it was all downhill from there. We got a lobster starter which was whatever. Nothing special. A few chunks of lobster. Quality was definitely good but nothing creative or especially delicious. Then we had the trio of crudos and we asked the chef to choose which three. Again, nothing special. It's the same crudo you've had at any other nice-ish restaurant. Nothing memorable or special. And then things went from average to awful. After the crudo we waited FORTY minutes for our primi pasta course. No exaggeration. We actually had to ask for the server a few times and ask about our food because nobody even came by to check in with us or to apologize for the wait. It was as if we were not there. After our third inquiry into where our food was and a request to cancel it - and after 40 minutes of just sitting and waiting - the pasta came out, WITH the third course (ribeye). By this point we were exhausted and not even hungry anymore. And frankly we felt disrespected because nobody even cared to check in with us that whole time. So we sent it back, paid for our drinks and mediocre appetizers, and left. To add insult to injury, the manager then came out to apologize, and instead of comping an appetizer or drinks or something, he says he went ahead and took the mains off the bill. Um, you mean the mains that we cancelled and didn't eat because you took 40 minutes after the last course to bring it to us??! I would expect better service from a manager at TIGFridays or Sizzler. I can't believe they have a Michelin star. Literally nothing that good except the drinks here. I'm having Papaya King delivered and I couldn't be happier with my decision. read more

My bf chose this place for my birthday lunch and it will remain my top 5 forever. The ambiance was perfect for a rainy, Sunday afternoon. I fell in love with the crab & uni pasta compared to the fusilli with bone marrow and octopus. I'm not a huge fan of 'red sauce' but I enjoyed the depth of citrus and aromatic flavors this dish offered. The octopus was so tender to eat as well. Also, the astice was to die for! We ordered 2 and I wish we could've had more. It was light, refreshing, and packed with flavors. Oysters were good but maybe try other things that are popular for appetizers. Don't over eat on the rosemary bread because the pastas are filling. Finally, the early grey pana cotta, topped with honeycomb, lavender and all the heavenly treats was a delight to top off our lunch! Can this place open up in LA please? Service was top notch as well. Only grit was the restrooms weren't as clean as I expected for a Michelin restaurant. read more

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We're both gluten and dairy-free, and always looking for the best places who will accommodate us. Marea lived up to our expectations. We started with the Bug Rock oysters, which were incredibly fresh and a great way to start off the meal. We followed that with their famous grilled octopus, which they split for us and offered generous portions (see picture of one split plate). We finished with the 50-day-aged sirloin and could not get enough. I absolutely considered licking my plate clean. There were a few bumps in the road, like our steak came out rare when we requested medium rare, but they made up for it by putting it back on the grill for us, and buying us a dessert. Two made-in-house scoops of sorbet which were unique and delicious. Considering that this is a 2 Michelin Star restaurant and we got 4 things to share for under $150, (not including alcohol) that's a huge win. We loved our food, and had awesome service. We'll be back! read more

Marea - 50-day-aged Sirloin - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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My friend wanted a Michelin star restaurant, so a Michelin star restaurant was where we ate. I'm usually not too fond of fancy and pricey restaurants, but was immediately drawn to the sea urchin pasta here. Situated right across the street from Central Park in such a prime location, it was accessible and created a nice and classy atmosphere. We came by for lunch on a Sunday afternoon. I loved the open windows and natural sunlight flowing into this restaurant. We also made last minute change of date reservations, which they easily accommodated for us. The service was great with my water being constantly refilled (I was really thirsty, so it was being refilled every 5 minutes) and a tray of bread coming around multiple times. They were great about me making sure I never had an empty plate or glass. Since I wasn't too hungry, I opted for just the Strozzapreti ($35) dish while my friend ordered the lunch special of an appetizer and main course for $52. She ordered the Granchio and the Michelin-star dish Fusilli. The pasta come al dente and has quite a chewy texture, but the flavorings in the sauce make the pasta here. The strozzapretti consisted of pieces of crab with a sea urchin sauce, which was absolutely divine. I tried the fusilli, which was just as amazing with chunks of octopus in the pasta. What a lovely place to dine at with such exquisite types of pasta. Definitely good, but definitely for a special occasion. read more

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I have been to lots of Italian restaurants in NY but this place is not to be missed. Fantastic location at Central Park South and a stunningly beautiful place. Extremely professional staff serve with elegance and a professional demeanor. But it's the food that is the real star. Authentic Italian dishes that will please even the most discerning palate. I send everyone to this place and it universally pleases and I'd then referred to as their new favorite! read more

Came here for a quick brunch and I was really excited to come here since it was one of my friend's favorite restaurants. I was pleased to see that the menu for brunch offered many of the same dishes on their regular menu, which included the famed bone marrow fusilli octopus pasta. We got seated right away to a pretty packed restaurant and was immediately offered a selection of three different types of bread from the waitress, which we decided to take one of each. The olive oil for the bread was really good. I'm assuming they make it themselves. But I would've bought like four bottles of it if they sold it. We ordered the 6 oysters as our starter to share between the two of us and then the fusilli and the uni pasta. The oysters were so fresh and delicious. Even though they were all a various selection of different types of oysters, they were all really delicious. The crab/uni pasta was really good. I loved that it was perfectly cooked and the crab with basil flavoring reminded me of some of the dishes I had in Thailand. It was such an interesting and different approach to pasta, which I loved. The fusilli is truly the star of the menu! Trust Me. It's soooo good. The sauce is sooo rich and the bone marrow really adds a nice depth of flavor! Absolutely loved it. The octopus is probably the most tender octopus I've ever had. Man that dish really hit al of my tastebuds in the right way. The service is impeccable, as you would probably expect. This is definitely not the last time I'll be coming here! read more

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Everything was outstanding. I truly believe one of the top 10 best in nyc! The risotto, octopus and desserts were absolutely off the charts. Ambiance is gorgeous and the wait staff is professional. Overall, a top notch experience that makes the must visit list for any out of towners. Not inexpensive but when is the best inexpensive? read more

I walked into Marea expecting to give it five stars. It seemed like my ideal restaurant, and I do still think that it has that potential. That said, our night here started horrendously. We had a late dinner reservation--9:30, post-Broadway show--and did not get seated until 10:20pm (details on this in a minute). I was ready to ream Marea and be *that* person. But of course, the folks at Marea did everything in their power to remedy the sour moods and stomachs once we were finally at our table. A meal this expensive, I expect a certain quality across the board. So as pretentious as it sounds, I expected them to bend over backwards to make up for what they pulled at the beginning of our night. Listen: once we got to looking at the menu and were relatively settled at our table, things were delightful. The drinks were delicious and the food was an oceanic masterpiece. Excellence demonstrated across all areas. Though I'm not sure I fully recovered from the damning first impression, I can also recognize that much was out of their control and the efforts made on our behalf were commendable. So four stars will do. Man, I am just glad that I wasn't wearing heels because it was a Standing Room Only situation for nearly an hour after our arrival. We saw folks come and go, smaller parties were getting seated with great ease, jackets were checked and fetched, etc. And there we stood, a party of five, famished and frustrated. At one point one of the hostesses announced that our table was "being set as we speak" and it would "only be a couple more minutes". My my parents checked--the party was still sitting there, lingering despite a signed check. I'm not sure who I wanted to punch more--the group that was meant to have left an HOUR earlier, or the folks at Marea who were managing expectations quite poorly. I'm telling you, HANGRY is a very dangerous mood. Add in tired and you are getting a version of Molly that no one wants to see. Should I move past this? For the sake of the character limit here, I will. But it's still inexcusable for a restaurant of this caliber. So we sat. We sat at 10:20pm which is just stupid o'clock for dinner. I will first touch on drinks, given that we eventually ordered cocktails in the purgatory of a waiting area in front. Every cocktail we tried was superb. All perfectly balanced and executed. My first drink was the Fidanzato Sposato (wild turkey rye, cointreau, velvet falernum, orange, club soda), which was intriguing and thoughtful, and quite dangerous. I wanted to try a spirit-forward drink for my second, so l went with the L'Ultimo Ballo (jim beam black bourbon, contratto, giffard rhubarb, chocolate bitters). Seriously delicious and surprisingly smooth. Even my bf and sister liked it and they usually react to spirit-forward drinks with that scrunchy sourpuss "when you give a baby a lemon" kind of face. Well done, Marea. And I can also speak to the Momenti Estivi (bombay gin, dolin blanc, acqua di cedro, basil, lemon), as several of my family members tried it. Refreshing, citrusy and herbaceous. To finish off the alcohol notes, we split two bottles of wine as a table and both were fantastic. Selected carefully with the help of a somm on staff, both paired beautifully with our food. Now onto that food. Order seafood, don't look back. Marea does it all the different ways and virtually all of it is flawless. I will only review what I tried, but I should mention that they did bring us a significant amount of comped food, from crudo to veggie sides to dessert. They tried their best to squeeze in to our good graces. Eats, below: Ricci (santa barbara sea urchin, lardo): B Oddly, our least favorite. I thought there was no way that this could be bad, and I was wrong. I love uni and lardo makes everything better, but something was off. Strange. Asaggio Di Tre (tasting of three crudo) A+ Sadly I can't remember what three we tried, but all of them were fantastic. Marea touts a long list of crudos and I don't doubt that all are excellent. Light and fresh, elegant and sophisticated. Great flavor profiles across the board. Polipo (grilled octopus, smoked potato, radish pickled red onion, chili, tonnato): A Very well-cooked, hearty but still elegant. Again, great flavor profile here, the accompanying ingredients enhancing and elevating the octopus without overpowering it. Astice (nova scotia lobster, burrata, basil eggplant al funghetto): A+ They brought us a double portion (one of our comped items) and man, am I glad. This was just pure decadence. Rich but still elevated. Asparagi Bianci (grilled white asparagus, abalone, prosciutto sea bean, green almond): A Our only non-seafood order of the night and Marea killed this one too. Beautifully presented and equally tasty. Great diversity of flavors and textures, very creative. Ippoglosso (halibut) A Elegant preparation. Thoughtful ingredients, great texture, perfectly cooked/executed. A big price tag but you're getting top quality. read more

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Marea I sat at the bar because reservations are tough to come by here. Let's start with the bread. They have a while platter to choose from: olive, sourdough, foccia. I went for 7 grain. Oh my god this is your favorite everything bagel that mated with the best loaf you've ever had. The olive oil pairs perfectly. It is smooth, nutty, creamy, fruity and floral. Burrata. Yesssss! Lobster is Briney and succulent. Burrata is the creamiest thing I've eaten. You need to try this. ($33) Bone marrow and octopus Fusilli. Fresh and al dente. The pasta and sauce are the stars. I found the octopus tasted a little too fishy for me. Still a very good dish. ($38) Dessert. Unbelievable. Balanced and not too sweet. One of the best sorbets I've ever had. This meringue is crunchy on the outside, then creamy then filled with apricot jelly. Light and refreshing! ($16) Some notes on service at the bar: it's a great alternative to a reservation. It's busy so you have to be patient. They are very nice but two mistakes along the way. My appetizer and main arrived at the same time. They were so busy they didn't notice until I was nearly done. But they offered to remake itnso it would be hot. The second was that I had ordered coffee with my dessert. It didn't arrive til I was ready to pay. To their credit, they comped dessert and cancelled the coffee. read more

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Upscale restaurant with an amazing atmosphere. Staffing were personal and professional. Food and wine selection was exceptional. The decor and layout of the restaurant keeps you at ease and they follow a strict policy. Some of the best quality food and one of my favorite restaurants. read more

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Incredibly good food and service! Superb! Every time we come to NY I make sure to have reservations at Marea. Can't go wrong with anything you order here. Shout out to the servers and server assistants! Excellent job! read more

I was really surprised to find a two star Michelin place with a reasonable prix fixe for roughly 100 dollars a person. You get four courses and I definitely think I got my money worth. You get an small appetizer, pasta, main entree and dessert. This is a small price to pay considering the caliber of this place. You should make reservations for this place and they take your reservation only one month in advance. They do phone reservations and open table. They have coat check for you. This will come in handy if you go during winter. One thing I find very interesting is the coat check also serves as the place to get your left overs. As for the food, all the octopus dishes really stood out. The octopus appetizer was succulent and the octopus and bone marrow pasta blew me away. So much flavor my mouth was going crazy. The squid ink pasta was also delicious. However, it was a little too salty for my tastes. The main entrees were good, but didn't stack up to the pastas. I paid extra for the 50 day aged sirloin dish. This place caters more towards seafood. I enjoyed my meal and will consider coming back next time I'm in NYC. read more

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Marea has created a very pretty outdoor area on 59th with fake vines and flowers. The same great service with a reduced menu, but same wine list. I had the signature fusilli, which I always have, and it was divine. I also had fish for my entree and it was also excellent. The waiter introduced me to a grape and wine I have never heard of. I HIGHLY recommend it for the fish dish even though it's a red wine. I had the Bandol Rosé with the octopus fusilli and not to brag, but I got that pairing right. I took a pic of the red wine attached herewith. Marea has always been and remains a NY classic. read more

Marea - This unusual wine was delicious. - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

It's been sitting on my wishlist for years now and I have to say it blew us away, even with our already-high expectations. The dress code is "smart casual" which means around the dining room we saw people dressed in both jeans and gowns. The service is a bit serious but attentive and excellent. We tried a tasting of three crudos. The Polipo (octopus) for antipasti was delicious- somehow those potatoes were the most delicious potatoes I've ever had. The star of the show was the Gramigna. Gramigna is a tubular and round long pasta, kind of like chopped up udon noodles. The squid ink gramigna was tossed with housemade pork sausage and lobster. A theme across my Yelp reviews is just how much I love putting sausage in my mouth, and let me tell you, noodles are like one of my favorite things ever. So put those two together at a place like Marea, you get one of the most memorable dishes. We also chose a fish entree to share. The John Dory on a bed of spinach was delicious. Tender, drenched with olive oil (in a good way), perfectly seasoned. We had two lovely white wines to pair with our appetizer and entree courses. The desserts looked interesting (earl grey meringue!) but we were so satiated and already coursing with endorphins at the incredibly lovely experience. I daresay we will be back. read more

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Located conveniently next to Central Park, Marea is a high-end, two Michelin-starred Italian restaurant that provides for a fantastic dining experience. We came here for their 5 course chef's tasting menu, "a cohesive experience through which the guest is guided by [the] chef." We were served a crudo sampler (raw fish), ostriche (lobster salad), spaghatelli, seared scallop, and panna cotta. We also got tiramisu at the end which was a nice surprise. My favorite dish was the spaghatelli - it was simply the best pasta I've ever had, with the perfect balance of spice, cream, and acidity. I also really enjoyed the scallops, which were extremely tender. The crudo was disappointing mainly because it was warm, and I felt that the crudo I ordered at Marea's sister restaurant, Due Mari in New Brunswick, was more flavorful. The panna cotta from Due Mari was also comparable in taste to Marea's, though Marea's had small purple flowers that exploded with flavor. The wine pairings that the sommelier chose for us were fairly straightforward and didn't elevate or overpower the dishes. The best pairing was the dessert wine which perfectly matched the multitudinous flavors of the panna cotta with sorbet and parmesan crisp. In comparison to Due Mari, Marea is more expensive, more classy, and has a more diverse menu. Both have excellent food and service that make you feel really pampered. Marea was a fantastic experience that I'm glad to have experienced, but given the price point, I'll choose Due Mari over Marea any day. read more

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This Michelin rated restaurant was worth every penny. Cocktails over priced but delicious t appetizers amazingly delicious we had octopus and then meals for filling and satisfying. The portions we're not small and the service was excellent. read more

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Restaurant is beautiful. Food is great. Service is great and friendly. It is expensive, but worth a visit or more.

Absolutely phenomenal service, food and atmosphere!! The sautéed scallops (sweet, tender and perfectly done) The shrimp gnocchi was probably the best dish I've ever had in 2021. My friend had the steak with wilted lettuce (steak was flavorful and tender, lettuce was weird tasting) I recommend marea to anyone looking for a luxurious, delicious and overall fabulous dinner!! read more

Marea - Sautéed scallops with squash and fried squash blossom - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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