Marea

What groups say

Groups mostly book tables of 6 to 8 for birthdays and celebrations, with occasional private events and ticketed parade viewings.

• Reviewers describe parties of 6 to 8 seated in the main dining room rather than a named private room.
• One group reports a private event held at the restaurant; another attended a co-hosted Thanksgiving parade viewing.
• Ordering is a la carte, and several groups share multiple pastas and appetizers across the table.
• Cost signals include a 40 dollar per person cake-cutting charge and a 75 dollar corkage fee.

Drawn from 70 Google reviews of Marea that mention a group, a private room or a celebration, read September 2026. The reviews below describe a group visit, private rooms and larger events first, with the critical ones kept in.

• large party dinner

  The most wonderful staff and talented chefs. They were beyond patient and accommodating to our large party’s large amount of food issues /dietary restrictions and other specifics. Thank you SO much

• birthday dinner, party of 8

  From the moment we (party of 8), we were made to feel like family. Every second of service and food was impeccable. We were celebrating a birthday. An absolute delight from start to finish. Cannot wait to return.

• private event

  Great service and delicious food, we had a private event here

• parade viewing event, party of 6

  Was there for the Thanksgiving day parade , the event was co hosted by everbrite which they led us on by stating that there was a private balcony to watch the parade, the view was obstructed, was not impressed with the food at all, we paid for a table of 6 upon arrival 5 plate settings were setup in a table of 5, which instead of moving us to a bigger table they wedged an additional chair in-between us & the table next to us. Overpriced & overrated, however, we are so thankful that we had an amazing waiter that went above & beyond for us to have a tolerable experience. Thank you very much, Eric!

• birthday with friends

  My friends and I flew in from Toronto to dine at this restaurant and celebrate a birthday. While the food met, and perhaps even exceeded expectations, we were very disappointed with the service for a Michelin star restaurant. One of us had a whole espresso martini spilled on a new dress at the start of our meal. This of course is simply human error, and we reacted as such, but other than one drink taken off our bill, nothing else was done. Her dress is ruined, and even when we mentioned this at the end of dinner there was nothing further than a simple “ we’re sorry”. It’s disappointing that more attention wasn’t given to the situation as per Michelin standards.

Good to know

High-end Italian seafood & housemade pastas in a chic Central Park South setting.

Hours, spend and amenities from Google. Private event hours and minimums are set by the restaurant.

Frequently asked questions

Does Marea have a private dining room?

Yes. Marea offers a private dining room for groups in Midtown West. Praiano Room (24), Ravello (30), Salerno Lounge (35 semi-private); full buyout 125 seated / 200 reception.

How much does it cost to book a private event at Marea?

Guests at Marea typically spend $100+ per person on a regular visit, according to Google, before drinks and tip. A private room or group booking is usually priced on a food and beverage minimum that scales from that per-head figure rather than a flat room fee. Minimums run higher on Friday and Saturday nights and through December. Contact Marea for the current minimum and deposit terms.

When is Marea open?

Marea is open Monday to Thursday 12:00 to 10:00 PM, Friday and Saturday 12:00 to 11:00 PM, and Sunday 12:00 to 10:00 PM, serving lunch and dinner. The restaurant takes reservations for regular tables. Private rooms can often be booked outside these hours, including daytime events, so ask when you inquire.

What kind of restaurant is Marea?

Marea is a $$$$ Coastal Italian restaurant in Midtown West, New York City, rated 4.5 stars across 3,154 Google reviews. Google describes it as: High-end Italian seafood & housemade pastas in a chic Central Park South setting. It has outdoor seating and a wheelchair accessible entrance.

What do guests say about group dining at Marea?

Groups mostly book tables of 6 to 8 for birthdays and celebrations, with occasional private events and ticketed parade viewings. Reviewers describe parties of 6 to 8 seated in the main dining room rather than a named private room. One group reports a private event held at the restaurant; another attended a co-hosted Thanksgiving parade viewing. Ordering is a la carte, and several groups share multiple pastas and appetizers across the table. Cost signals include a 40 dollar per person cake-cutting charge and a 75 dollar corkage fee. Reviewers praise: kitchen handled many dietary restrictions for a large party; attentive, well coordinated service across multiple servers; shareable pastas and seafood work well for a table; birthday desserts often sent out for celebrations. Watch for: reported table mix-up for a 6-top, chair wedged in; front-of-house and manager interactions can feel dismissive; high prices, cake-cutting and corkage fees add up. Based on 70 Google reviews of Marea that mention a group, a private room or a celebration.

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