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La Marea, Old Saybrook, CT

La Marea

4.9 (1847)
$31 to $50
Italian
732 Middlesex Tpke, Old Saybrook, CT 06475

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
Savor the authentic tastes of Italy when you dine at La Marea. Located on the shoreline of CT in Old Saybrook, our family owned Italian restaurant prepares northern and southern Italian cuisine using a mix of the finest imports from Italy as well as fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Gluten Free and Vegetarian options are available. Enjoy your dining experience in either our dining room or be sure to reserve a seat at our conversational hi-top tables or at the bar in our lounge.

Important: when making a reservation through OpenTable there is an option to make a reservation at a high top table in the bar area or standard table which is in the dining room. If the high top option does not pop up as an option for you then that means that there are NO High Top tables available at those times. If you would like to reserve bar seats please leave us a note or call us. See you soon!

Take-out available

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Tue 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Wed, Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    WE OFFER CATERING FOR PRIVATE EVENTS.
  • Neighborhood
    Old Saybrook
  • Cross street
    Route 154
  • Parking details
    Please note the signs for designated parking for Curbside Take out are for curbside pick up only. All other parking spaces are for indoor and outdoor dining. There is additional parking in the lot next to the restaurant. There is a sign directing you to the designated area.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,847 people are saying

La Marea reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Connecticut

    Italian

  • Middlesex

    Best Overall

  • Middlesex

    Best Food

  • Middlesex

    Best Service

  • Middlesex

    Best Ambiance

  • Middlesex

    Innovative

  • Middlesex

    Hot spot

  • Middlesex

    Great for fine wines

  • Middlesex

    Romantic

  • Middlesex

    Good for special occasions

  • Middlesex

    Lively

  • Middlesex

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Marea offers an exceptional dining experience, consistently praised for its "delicious food" and "fantastic service." Guests appreciate the warm, family-like atmosphere created by owners Juliana and Nino. Highlights include "perfectly cooked pork chops" and "outstanding cocktails." While some find the dining room noisy, the overall ambiance remains inviting, making it a favorite for many.
1,847 Reviews
  1. Armand VIP

    New York City138 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal! We loved seeing this place, always delivers on great food, drinks and service

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  2. Eric

    Connecticut2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The whole experience was top notch. The food was exceptional. They know how to treat the customer well.

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  3. Donna VIP

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as usual! Food was outstanding and staff is always friendly. Best coffee and dessert to top off a great meal!

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  4. Gina VIP

    New York City10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Our server on Sunday night at 6pm was terrible. Never smiled, serious, could barely understand her since she practically grunted the specials etc. It was our first time at La Marea and while the food was good, we will not be back. A good server can make or break a dining experience and unfortunately it was the latter for us.

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  5. JoanneW VIP

    Greater Boston54 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was delicious! The only downside was they definitely rushed the courses. We felt extremely rushed like they were flipping tables.

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  6. Joan VIP

    Connecticut179 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was perfect. Hugo great as always. All the staff made dining relaxing while being attentive to every detail. The food amazing as always

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  7. Donna VIP

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great at La Marea! Service and food are fantastic.

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  8. Bruno VIP

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The pizza is number one in my book. And Brad, the bartender, is the best! Love it! Bruno

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  9. Brian

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I can't say enough about food and staff..always outtanding!

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  10. Lucille VIP

    New York City31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect as always! Great food, great drink, fabulous service! Thank you Francesca for making my husbands birthday so special. You knocked it out of if the park!

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FAQs

La Marea offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (860) 391-8614.

La Marea is rated 4.9 stars by 1847 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  3. Connecticut
  4. Middlesex
  5. Old Saybrook

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
Google Map for La Marea

732 Middlesex Tpke, Old Saybrook, CT 06475

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Route 154
  • Neighborhood
    Old Saybrook
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Tue 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Wed, Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Please note the signs for designated parking for Curbside Take out are for curbside pick up only. All other parking spaces are for indoor and outdoor dining. There is additional parking in the lot next to the restaurant. There is a sign directing you to the designated area.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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