Marea · Restaurant · New York
Coastal Italian seafood and handmade pasta in a rosewood dining room on Central Park South
Marea sits on Central Park South, its dining room dressed in Indonesian rosewood in a sleek, airy layout that carries a real power-crowd energy, at ease with a romantic dinner or a discreet business deal. Executive Chef PJ Calapa leads the kitchen, and the restaurant holds the 2010 James Beard Award for Best New Restaurant and three stars from the New York Times. Pricing sits firmly in the rarefied tier.
The cooking is coastal Italian, built on pristine seafood and handmade pastas: branzino tartare with pistachio and Calabrian chile, pan-seared wild Dover sole, casarecce with jumbo lump crab and sea urchin, and fusilli with red wine braised octopus and bone marrow. A tomahawk ribeye covers the table that wants steak, desserts run from tiramisu to sorbetti, and the bar program is serious in its own right, down to the Marea Martini made with tomato acqua pazza and Calabrian chile.
Lunch is served daily from noon to 2:45 PM. Dinner runs from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM Sunday through Thursday and until 11:00 PM on Friday and Saturday. The terrace over Central Park South hosts seasonal events, and for private occasions the rosewood-paneled Praiano room on the lower level seats up to 24, the Ravello room up to 30, and the semi-private Salerno Lounge up to 35.
Address: 240 Central Park S, New York, NY 10019, New York
Marea takes reservations through SevenRooms. This MyRSVP guide covers the room, what it is known for and when to go in New York; use the booking link on this page to reserve direct.
Hours of operation
- Monday: 12:00 - 22:00
- Tuesday: 12:00 - 22:00
- Wednesday: 12:00 - 22:00
- Thursday: 12:00 - 22:00
- Friday: 12:00 - 23:00
- Saturday: 12:00 - 23:00
- Sunday: 12:00 - 22:00
Frequently asked about Marea
How do I get a reservation at Marea in New York?
Tables at Marea are booked directly with the restaurant. If it is part of a bigger New York plan, our New York team handles the nightlife around your dinner and can point you to the venue's own reservations channel.
What should I order at Marea?
Marea is best known for its signature dishes and shareable plates. Tell MyRSVP your party size and any dietary needs and we note them with your request.
What is the dress code at Marea?
Marea keeps an upscale dining dress code: smart, dressed-up attire, no athletic wear or beachwear. MyRSVP confirms any current door specifics with your booking.
Where is Marea located?
Marea is in New York, at 240 Central Park S, New York, NY 10019. MyRSVP can build it into a full New York itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
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