Marea

Fantastic experience from start to finish. I’m so thankful that I found out about this place. The service and atmosphere are impeccable. The location is wonderful and the food is to die for! Everyone was so kind and attentive, especially with how considerate they were about our anniversary. This restaurant is a gem and the best time to find out was yesterday, but the second best time is now. I absolutely cannot wait to come back.

I visit Marea every time I come to New York, and this time I came for lunch again. The food was still just as delicious as always, but unfortunately, the service was extremely disappointing. There was no attention paid to my table at all. When I asked for some sourdough to go with the lobster burrata, I was told “of course,” but instead of bringing it, the server proceeded to clear tables, reset others, and even pour water for different tables. Only after noticing me speaking with another supervisor did they rush to bring it over. The service was so poor that the tip felt undeserved—but of course, it’s expected, so I paid it without complaint. As I was leaving, I said “thank you” to the receptionist, but she looked at me dismissively and didn’t respond at all. What started as a pleasant lunch quickly turned into a very unpleasant experience, and I won’t be returning. I’m sure they won’t care, but I hope others are aware of the level of service before visiting. That said, there are some professional and attentive servers here—I genuinely hope you get one of them. However, the receptionist seriously needs to develop a sense of professionalism. paid $200 for a solo lunch, but the experience felt worth less than $20.

Amazing experience at Marea. The food was incredible and the hospitality was even better. Every staff member was kind, attentive, and welcoming throughout the night. Special thanks to Julia, our sommelier, for the amazing service. Would definitely recommend to anyone who loves great food and wine.

Absolutely spectacular place! I am still dreaming about the Branzino we started with, it was an explosion of flavor! Every dish we received was flavorful, bright, and beautifully dished. The place definitely gets packed, but for good reason. The service was great as well and very attentive. This is a place I would purposely go back to New York to experience again.