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La Marea, Old Saybrook, CT

La Marea

4.9 (1838)
$31 to $50
Italian
732 Middlesex Tpke, Old Saybrook, CT 06475

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 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 1,838 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
  • 4.6Value

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 with "great food and fabulous service." Guests rave about the "wonderful dining experience" and consistently "delicious" meals. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, with attentive staff making diners feel like family. Perfect for special occasions, it's a "favorite" for many locals.
1,838 Reviews
  1. Bruno VIP

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  2. 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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  3. Lucille VIP

    New York City29 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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  4. Jeffrey

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dining experience! The food was outstanding! 25% tip level of service! Next time would appreciate the owner(s) coming out to say 'hello.'

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  5. R VIP

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Well crafted cocktails and delicious food. I enjoyed a thick pork chop that was cooked absolutely perfectly and served with a tangy sauce with just the right amount of hot peppers.

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  6. Monica VIP

    New York City14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service, food, atmosphere: always a 10/10 experience! Thank you!

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  7. Kate VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area20 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 29, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a wonderful meal at La Marea last night. The food was exceptional and the service warm, welcoming, and attentive in an Italian kind of way — neither too rushed or too slow which made for a lovely, relaxing, and thoroughly enjoyable evening. We will definitely be back! We loved the roasted chicken and pork chop. The warm olives were amazing and the cocktails delicious. Bravo 👏🏻

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  8. Gus

    New York City12 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    the restaurant should have seating outside because where there is to many people inside people talking can't hear the waiter talking or who you are with.

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  9. Lisa VIP

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Love La Marea but when the dining room is full, it’s extremely noisy.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was delicious!! Service was great!!

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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 1838 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 17 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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