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.
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Attire: Dressy
Cuisines: Italian, European, Seafood, Continental
Review: Marea Is Still One of the City?s Top Italian Spots
Part of Michael White's small restaurant empire of (mostly) Italian establishments, this spot on the southeast corner of Central Park is satisfying on many levels. White tossed his line in the water at his seafood-oriented Marea, and caught the big one. A meal might best be enjoyed with someone who has a healthy expense account, but it's worth it; at times Marea's menu is transcendent. Throw back the caviar and hard-to-find raw fish amid the crudos and dive into the Italian-accented seafood pastas: octopus-and-bone-marrow-laced fusilli is a meal in itself. Main courses might range from grilled swordfish with braised cabbage and green apples to roasted duck breast with a chestnut ragù, baby turnips and dried cherry. The wine list is extensive and offers some affordable selections. Desserts include lemon meringue and huckleberry-mint panna cotta.
