Marea

4.6

7391 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

Top Tags:

This is the story of rarified worlds colliding to create a modern and chic institution. At Marea, the authentic, bracing flavors of coastal Italy meet the style and swagger of New York to form a new kind of gusto. Marea charts the tide for restaurant culture, with exquisite food and unmatched service that set the stage for an experience like no other.

An anchor of Central Park and New York City icon, Marea attracts those who don’t chase luxury, but who live it-by elevating life’s moments, indulging their senses, and celebrating every day with the best food, service, and surroundings in the world.

Marea is the recipient of the 2010 James Beard Award for Best New Restaurant, three stars from The New York Times, was named Best New Restaurant by Bon Appetit, Esquire, and GQ Magazines and was also named NYC’s Best Italian Restaurant by Zagat.

Not available on OpenTable

Unfortunately, this restaurant is not on the OpenTable reservation network.

If you like, we'll notify you by email if this restaurant joins.

Is this your restaurant?

Claim this listing

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–2:15 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:45 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:15 pm Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 582-5100
Website
http://www.marea-nyc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Molly Nickerson
Private party facilities
Marea. Where dinner is a party, lunch is an experience, special is the standard, and exceptional is the every day. Praiano Private Dining Room Accommodating a maximum of 24 guests, the Praiano room is a beautiful, rosewood-paneled, private room located on the lower level of Marea. Ravello Room Accommodating a maximum of 30 guests, Ravello is an extension of the main dining room, made private by a sliding, solid rosewood wall. Salerno Lounge Accommodating a maximum of 35 guests, the Salerno Lounge is located past the bar on the main level of the restaurant. Restaurant Buy-Out Marea’s full dining room can be reserved for special celebrations of up to 120 guests for a seated dinner, or for a larger gathering of up to 200 for an informal reception style event.
Private party contact
Lola Nishanova: (212) 582-5100

Location
240 Central Park South, New York, NY 10019
Neighborhood
New York
Cross street
Between Broadway and 7th avenue
Parking details
Icon Parking- 330 W. 58th Street (Marea does not validate)
Public transit
A, B, C, D and 1 subways lines to 59TH Street Columbus Circle. One block east and one block south N, Q, R, W subway lines at 57th St. and 7th Ave.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Featured in

The Diner Reviews Are In: 100 Best Restaurants in America

What 7,391 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on all time ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

7,391 Reviews

W
Willajane
New York Area
221 reviews
vip
5.0
221 reviews
Dined on March 15, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great all around!
Is this helpful?
w
wineslut
San Francisco
105 reviews
vip
5.0
105 reviews
Dined on March 13, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
I wish I could give it 6 stars. This place is a gem. Food and service are outstanding. Excellent wine list.
Is this helpful?
J
Jennine
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 7, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a fantastic evening. Staff were gracious, professional and attentive. Dishes were excellent. Looking forward to returning soon.
Is this helpful?
M
Meetstoeat
Omaha
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on March 6, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous gluten free pasta I loved the truffle and anchovy sauce. Perfection.
Is this helpful?
r
rmalago
Mexico City
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always amazing!
Is this helpful?
e
eatingout
New York Area
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on March 3, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Marea is an elegant restaurant from the decor to the food to the service. Great attention is paid to every detail to make the experience luxurious and special. We were there for a birthday lunch starting with excellent cocktail and wine (don’t miss the delicious bread as it’s brought around) into appetizers of a variety of crudi (thinly sliced raw fish) and entrees of halibut and steak. We ordered sorbet for dessert then were pleasantly surprised with a special birthday dessert plus cookies and small tiramisu portions. All were excellent and beautiful. Adding to the overall atmosphere is the elegant china, cutlery, glassware and serving pieces. Dining here made it an occasion.
Is this helpful?
AW
AnyaW
London
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 1, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always perfect! Best place in New York
Is this helpful?
SG
SandraG
New York Area
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on March 1, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
My husband and I enjoyed an amazing dinner at Marae last Sunday. We treated ourselves to the five course tasting menu with the wine pairing. Everything was delicious, especially the halibut and the Tagliatelle with a sauce made from bone marrow. The chocolate dessert balls were also scrumptious. Each wine paired nicely with its dish. The service was exceptional. We shall definitely return and hope the Tagliatelle is on the menu that night.
Is this helpful?
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 1, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was perfect and my 2-yr old daughter really enjoyed the food as well as the setup. Really appreciated it.
Is this helpful?
OA
OldAndHip
New York Area
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on February 29, 2020
overall4food4service5ambience5
The atmosphere and the wait staff are absolutely stupendous! The food however, ranges from good to very good. Nothing reached a level of excellence. At these astronomical prizes, I would expect to be blown away by every morsel. Certain dishes were cooked perfectly and we're quite tasty, however others seem to be overcooked. (Not a good thing with seafood.) Parts of the grilled octopus we're just downright dry tough. Regarding the Brodetto, The broth, while absolutely delicious, was served warm to start with and cooled to room temperature by the end of the dish. If you are looking for calm, culture, civility, this place is it. If, however, you were looking simply for amazing food, you may find yourself a little disappointed. Overall, a lovely dining experience with a phenomenal wait staff, but I just wish the food had lived up to the rest of the experience.
Is this helpful?
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 29, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
3rd visit and every meal outstanding! Pointless to explain just to! Not stuffy like most restaurants of this caliber
Is this helpful?
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
115 reviews
vip
5.0
115 reviews
Dined on February 28, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, service and ambiance. Going back very soon.
Is this helpful?
EW
EdwardW
New York Area
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 28, 2020
overall5food5service4ambience5
Great place for lunch! Great menu and beautiful space!
Is this helpful?
MS
MichaelS
New York Area
60 reviews
vip
5.0
60 reviews
Dined on February 27, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Marea keeps getting better and better. The setting and the service are magnificent, and the food is extraordinary, every time. The service is so smooth and predictable that it is an easy choice for pre-theater dining, even with 4 courses.
Is this helpful?
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 27, 2020
overall5food5service4ambience5
The Branzino was awesome. Great ambience. Beautiful room. Definitely would go again.
Is this helpful?
S
Sparky
New York Area
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on February 25, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time on a Tuesday evening and did not disappoint - love this place!
Is this helpful?
IC
IkeC
New York Area
104 reviews
vip
4.0
104 reviews
Dined on February 24, 2020
overall4food4service4ambience4
Enjoyed another wonderful lunch. Tuna crudo, octopus starters very nice. Sent back a bottle of wine and got replacement equal value - no problem. Mains of scallops and striped bass very tasty. Special thanks to somm! Can't wait to be back.
Is this helpful?
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 22, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Extraordinary combination of atmosphere , service, and culinary delights.
Is this helpful?
LL
LiLI
New York Area
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
Consistently delicious! Always great service! My most favorite place to eat!!
1 person found this helpful
NS
NancyS
Philadelphia
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful service, atmosphere and food. My favorite NYC spot!
Is this helpful?
SB
SkipBuzz
New York Area
167 reviews
vip
4.0
167 reviews
Dined on February 21, 2020
overall4food4service4ambience5
Very attractive, sleek and comfortable dining rooms. Warm welcome, excellent service. Very extensive wine list with a good selection of under-$100 bottles. Prix Fixe lunch @ $67 or will offer a la carte. Very good tuna crudo, tatare. Very good pastas ( garganelli, Agnolotti). Attentive service. Quite expensive for lunch.
Is this helpful?
WL
WilliamL
Chicago
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Marea always is outstanding — wonderful good quality and service. It is expensive, however.
Is this helpful?
SP
ScottP
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was delicious.
Is this helpful?
OT
OpenTable Diner
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 17, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
I was celebrating my kids first trip in New York and after two days of cramming tourist attractions and activities all day we needed to unwind and relax while enjoying a delicious meal that warmed the heart... though it’s a fancy restaurant and very upscale I can say my kids and my husband and I enjoyed the best spaghetti with butter we had in our lives... the rest of the more intricate food items like the lobster risotto the steak the halibut the burrata lobster were divine. Definitly if your kids are not too loud ( my son Definitly was so i gave him my phone to keep entertained) it’s a definit must go restaurant for food, comfort, and that finesse touche.
Is this helpful?
OT
OpenTable Diner
West Palm Beach
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Terrific food and great service
Is this helpful?
RR
RitaR
New York Area
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Marea has exceptional food, wine & service - always a perfect experience!
Is this helpful?
o
ottawamirchi
Las Vegas
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was wonderful and the atmosphere was perfect for indulging
Is this helpful?
v
vanessas
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
it was a really great experience for a special occasion.
Is this helpful?
d
danielh
St. Louis
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went to this fabulous restaurant over the holidays, had a delicious dinner and could not wait to return when back in a Manhattan from South Carolina. This time I booked an afternoon Valentine meal as we had concert plans for the evening. We chose the five course tasting menu and had one of the best experiences ever! We thoroughly enjoyed each dish, mostly consisting of exquisite seafood and specialty pasta, paired with some fabulous wines. My partner stayed with the white wine accompaniments while I enjoyed the lighter reds that were selected. Service was outstanding, and there was still an air of romance at the corner booth despite it being 230 in the afternoon! Marea will be on our calendar every time we visit the Big Apple!
Is this helpful?
o
oneforktwofork
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Marea made my husband's birthday very special, giving us a wonderful seat and bringing a festive dessert, on top of the amazing food!
Is this helpful?
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Valentines
Is this helpful?
d
deborah
Tulsa
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was superior. The service was superior. The staff was efficient and appropriately friendly. The best meal during our trip to NYC.
Is this helpful?
j
jeanne
New York Area
36 reviews
vip
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect spot for our birthday celebration!!!
Is this helpful?
MB
MegginB
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 10, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Marea never disappoints, it was amazing as always. Michael provided excellent service.
Is this helpful?
JP
JohnP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 8, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
We go every year for dinner on our anniversary and few times during the rest of the year for a special occasion. Never fails to exceed our expectations!! We love this restaurant!!!
Is this helpful?
A
Ally
Mexico City
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 4, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
It's one of our favorite places in New York. Food ,Service, location, ambiance is always excellent
Is this helpful?
g
gibby
New York Area
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on February 4, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Marea Continue to provide a restaurant with pleasant ambience relaxing atmosphere excellent cuisine and attentive but obsequious service.
Is this helpful?
JL
JudyL
New York Area
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on February 4, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is outstanding at this restaurant. The service is top notch also
Is this helpful?
M
Matt
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 3, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the top restaurants in the city. My wife and I were saying afterward that it was literally one of the best meals we have ever had. Amazing restaurant start to finish.
Is this helpful?
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orlando
35 reviews
vip
4.0
35 reviews
Dined on February 3, 2020
overall4food5service3ambience4
Food was amazing. Servers changed often and didn’t inform us. Nobody offered another glass of wine until ours had been empty for over ten minutes. Seemed like our table was forgettable. Probably won’t return.
Is this helpful?

FAQs

Marea offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 582-5100.

Marea is rated 4.6 stars by 7391 OpenTable diners.

Not available on OpenTable

Unfortunately, this restaurant is not on the OpenTable reservation network.

If you like, we'll notify you by email if this restaurant joins.

Is this your restaurant?

Claim this listing

Order delivery or takeout

240 Central Park South, New York, NY 10019

Additional information

Cross street
Between Broadway and 7th avenue
Neighborhood
New York
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–2:15 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:45 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:15 pm Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Icon Parking- 330 W. 58th Street (Marea does not validate)
Public transit
A, B, C, D and 1 subways lines to 59TH Street Columbus Circle. One block east and one block south N, Q, R, W subway lines at 57th St. and 7th Ave.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Molly Nickerson
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.marea-nyc.com/
Phone number
(212) 582-5100
Private party facilities
Marea. Where dinner is a party, lunch is an experience, special is the standard, and exceptional is the every day. Praiano Private Dining Room Accommodating a maximum of 24 guests, the Praiano room is a beautiful, rosewood-paneled, private room located on the lower level of Marea. Ravello Room Accommodating a maximum of 30 guests, Ravello is an extension of the main dining room, made private by a sliding, solid rosewood wall. Salerno Lounge Accommodating a maximum of 35 guests, the Salerno Lounge is located past the bar on the main level of the restaurant. Restaurant Buy-Out Marea’s full dining room can be reserved for special celebrations of up to 120 guests for a seated dinner, or for a larger gathering of up to 200 for an informal reception style event.
Private party contact
Lola Nishanova: (212) 582-5100

Featured in

The Diner Reviews Are In: 100 Best Restaurants in America

Marea

Not available on OpenTable

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Featured in

The Diner Reviews Are In: 100 Best Restaurants in America

Menu

What 7,391 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

Does Marea offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Marea restaurant rated?

Not available on OpenTable

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Featured in

The Diner Reviews Are In: 100 Best Restaurants in America