Marea is one of the best italian restaurants in New York for special occasion, especially if you want a strong option in New York.
Marea makes a specific and unapologous argument from its address on Central Park South: that Italian coastal cooking, executed at the highest technical register, belongs among the most civilized proposals a New York dining room can offer.
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ricotta filled ravioli, ramp, pea, crispy lamb
ruby shrimp, cannellini, chile, rosemary oil
bass, sturgeon caviar, mussel vinaigrette
caviar served with gougères, chips, brioche, chives, crème fraîche
Marea is a strong italian option in New York when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Caviale and Bruschetta also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 3,041 Google reviews.
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Marea is a Italian restaurant located in New York, New York. Marea makes a specific and unapologous argument from its address on Central Park South: that Italian coastal cooking, executed at the highest technical register, belongs among the most civilized proposals a New York dining room can offer.
Marea is best for fine dining, special occasion, refined, destination. Marea is a strong italian option in New York when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Caviale and Bruschetta also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 3,041 Google reviews.
Marea is in the splurge price range (splurge). Google rating: 9.0 from 3,041 reviews
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Marea holds a 9.0 Google rating from 3,041 reviews. Marea is a strong italian option in New York when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Caviale and Bruschetta also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 3,041 Google reviews.
Marea is located at 240 Central Park S, New York, NY 10019, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
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