# Marea Page: https://privatedinnerlist.com/restaurant/marea JSON: https://privatedinnerlist.com/venues/marea.json - Cuisine: Coastal Italian - Neighborhood: Midtown West (https://privatedinnerlist.com/private-dining/midtown-west) - Space: Private Room - Capacity: Praiano Room (24), Ravello (30), Salerno Lounge (35 semi-private); full buyout 125 seated / 200 reception - Price range: $$$$ - Typical spend: $100+ per person - Google rating: 4.5 (3,154 reviews) - Address: 240 Central Park S, New York, NY 10019, USA - Phone: (212) 582-5100 - Website: https://marearestaurant.com - Hours: 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 - Reservations: Takes reservations - Good for groups: Yes - Outdoor seating: Yes - Wheelchair access: Accessible entrance - Data updated: 2026-09-20 Marea's intimate private rooms transform any group gathering into a sophisticated coastal Italian feast, where Chef Michael White's legendary crudo and house-made pasta become the centerpiece of memorable celebrations overlooking Central Park South. The Praiano and Ravello rooms cocoon your party in understated elegance while the knowledgeable staff orchestrates seamless service that lets you focus entirely on your guests and the exceptional wine pairings. Whether you're hosting 24 colleagues or buying out the entire restaurant for 200, Marea delivers the kind of effortless luxury that makes everyone at your table feel like they're dining at Italy's most exclusive seaside hideaway. ## Group dining, from guest reviews 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. What works: 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 out 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. Distilled from 70 Google reviews that mention a group, private room or celebration, read 2026-09-20. ## 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.