Upscale Italian seafood on Central Park South. Refined pasta dishes & fresh catches w/ a stylish ambiance.
This upscale Italian seafood restaurant on Central Park South offers a sophisticated dining experience with a strong emphasis on fresh, sustainable seafood. Renowned for its expertly crafted pasta dishes and refined flavors, it's a favorite among locals and visitors alike. The stylish ambiance makes it a prime destination for a memorable meal.
Specializing in Italian seafood, this restaurant is lauded for its pasta dishes, with the Uni Pasta and octopus bone marrow pasta being frequently mentioned highlights. Customers also praise the fresh seafood and crudo. While generally well-regarded, some recent reviews indicate a perceived decline in food quality.
"Highly recommended dishes include the Uni Pasta, octopus bone marrow pasta, and the lobster and burrata appetizer. The uni crudo and truffle pasta are also noted as exceptional."
Overall, customers have a positive sentiment towards the restaurant, frequently recommending it for its excellent Italian seafood and pasta dishes, particularly the Uni Pasta and octopus bone marrow pasta. However, some recent feedback suggests a decline in quality and service compared to its earlier reputation.
Important Note
Some recent reviews suggest that the restaurant may have declined in quality and service compared to its earlier reputation. It is also noted as being pricey, with pasta dishes potentially costing $50-$70.
"An old article from 2010 suggests that Marea was one of the restaurants that had Creekstone Farms beef printed on its menu."
Neutral"This user recommended Marea as a dining option, noting it might be above the user's budget."
Neutral"Marea was listed as a recommended restaurant."
Positive"Marea was recommended as an Italian dining option near Central Park South."
Positive"This commenter recommended Marea for a special occasion, noting its great menu and that while prices are high, the experience is always satisfying."
Positive"The commenter suggested Marea as another dining option."
Neutral"La Marea was mentioned as a dining option."
Neutral"The commenter has previously worn a gown to Marea for a post-opera dinner and felt comfortable."
Positive"The commenter acknowledges Marea as an excellent suggestion for dining."
Positive"Marea is recommended as an upscale Italian/seafood place near Masquerade. The commenter wore a gown there and felt comfortable, with the staff being complimentary."
Positive"The commenter listed Marea as a recommendation."
Positive"Marea is recommended for lunch."
Positive"Marea is recommended for solo diners at the bar, suggesting ordering a red wine and the fusilli and octopus."
Positive"This user suggests Marea as an alternative for a birthday dinner, specifically recommending the braised short ribs and the red wine braised octopus pasta with bone marrow."
Positive"This commenter suggested Marea as a nice option for Italian seafood."
Positive"Marea is listed as an expensive but very good restaurant to try and get a reservation for."
Positive"This commenter notes that pasta dishes at Marea can cost around $50, with some reaching up to $70."
Neutral"This user simply suggests Marea when the topic of expensive pasta dishes comes up."
Neutral"The bar at Marea is highly recommended, especially for solo diners, and is suggested as a good spot after a walk in Central Park."
Positive"Marea is definitely recommended."
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