Elegant Italian seafood w/ sophisticated flavors & impeccable presentation. Standout pastas & raw fish.
This upscale Italian seafood restaurant on Central Park South offers an elegant dining experience with a sophisticated ambiance and a focus on fresh, sustainable seafood. Renowned for its refined dishes, including exquisite raw fish and crudo, as well as expertly crafted pastas, it's a top choice for a memorable meal. Don't miss their beautifully presented desserts, like the blueberry-filled meringa.
The Italian cuisine here heavily features fresh, sustainable seafood, with standout dishes including uni pasta, octopus bone marrow pasta, and various crudo preparations. While many rave about the pasta and seafood, some reviews suggest the restaurant may have lost some of its former appeal over time. The tiramisu and blueberry meringa are also highlighted as excellent dessert options.
"Highly recommended dishes include the uni pasta, octopus bone marrow pasta, lobster and burrata appetizer, and the tiramisu for dessert."
Customers generally have a very positive sentiment, praising the restaurant for its excellent Italian seafood, particularly pasta dishes, and sophisticated dining experience, though some note it can be pricey or that its luster has faded.
Important Note
Some reviews suggest that the restaurant may have lost some of its appeal over the last decade, and it is generally considered pricey.
"Marea is recommended as a seafood option. It is implied to be a good choice for excellent seafood."
Positive"Marea is preferred by the author over any other option mentioned."
Positive"Marea is listed as a dining option near Lincoln Center."
Neutral"Marea is recommended as an Italian restaurant located at Columbus Circle, known for its comfortable seating and pleasant ambiance."
Positive"Marea is suggested as a nearby option with comfortable chairs and a not-too-loud atmosphere, though the commenter notes they haven't visited since the previous chef left."
Neutral"Marea is recommended as a classic New York restaurant."
Neutral"Marea is recommended."
Positive"The commenter listed Marea among the restaurants they have tried for truffle dishes."
Neutral"Marea is listed as a restaurant that has truffle dishes on its menu when truffles are in season."
Positive"Marea is suggested as a dining option."
Negative"Marea is suggested as a dining option."
Negative"The user suggested Marea as a possibility."
Neutral"Marea is mentioned as a restaurant option."
Neutral"Marea is listed as a personal favorite in the Hell's Kitchen/Hudson Yards area, offering Italian cuisine."
Positive"This commenter enjoys Marea, noting that while it can be loud when busy, it offers wonderful food and a great location. They also recently had positive experiences at Le Pavillon and 425."
Positive"The original poster suggested Marea as a possibility for a special dinner."
Neutral"This is recommended as a wonderful, upscale sit-down dining experience."
Positive"This is a suggestion for a fancy Italian dinner."
Positive"Marea is mentioned as a restaurant."
Neutral"Marea is listed as one of several excellent Italian restaurants, along with Ai Fiori, Ci Siamo, Don Angie, and Carne Mare."
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