All in all, this is great addition to Michael White’s expanding empire, as his 3 restaurants now cover 3 distinct styles of Italian cuisine. Marea hits a sweet spot with its focus on seafood (a worthy challenger to Le Bernardin), upscale but casual atmosphere, and great location on Central Park South.
All in all, the dinner was a great time. The food is wonderful, the service very attentive, and the atmosphere pleasing. There are little details here and there preventing this restaurant from joining the elite, but it’s got a comfortable niche where it’s at.
If you’re in the mood for pasta, the feel of the Marcony is a nice change from the fireplace ambiance that Italian places give off. What their website calls a yacht-like interior is definitely season appropriate, and better yet, their food’s not too shabby either.
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