Marea
9 people recommendvia r/FoodNYC9 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Diners recommend Marea for crudo and seafood pasta. Two praise its crab pasta, and another names the shrimp gnocchetti as a favorite. One commenter recommends the lobster-and-burrata appetizer. The octopus fusilli also receives praise, though one diner has not eaten it for several years. Some frame Marea as a splurge rather than an everyday choice.
Address
Marea, 240 Central Park S, New York, NY 10019
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Crab pasta, Shrimp gnocchetti
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/anonymousleans in r/FoodNYC · Jun 2026taste
Says Marea's octopus fusilli with bone marrow is amazing, though they last ate it a few years back.
- Recommendsu/NoAssociation4488 in r/FoodNYC · Jun 2026taste
Calls Marea's crab pasta with uni a standout.
- Recommendsu/biznass in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2026taste
Nominates the shrimp gnocchetti here as a favorite.
- Recommendsu/SpazzyWhiteBelt in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2026taste
Praises the simple-looking crab pasta here as super delicious.
- Recommendsu/elenafoxx in r/FoodNYC · May 2026
Calls this place iconic for seafood and notes its non-seafood pasta is good for those who skip seafood.
- Recommendsu/slowcanteloupe in r/FoodNYC · Mar 2025taste
Recommends Marea for seafood, calling it excellent though pricey.
- Recommendsu/JeanCerise in r/FoodNYC · Oct 2024variety
Recommends this place for its crudo and seafood pastas.
- Recommendsu/sushi_sashimi007 in r/FoodNYC · May 2025taste
Suggests the lobster and burrata appetizer.
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- Recommendsu/Alarming-Medicine-69 in r/FoodNYC · Oct 2024
Suggests this as a splurge option.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.