La Marea Ristorante

First time visiting. As soon as you walk in you can smell the great aromas of Italian food. Very charming atmosphere. Very casual attire and the food was great. Had a pizza..one size..12" and the pasta bolognese. The price was very moderate. Can't wait to return..Michael &Nancy.

I have been to this restaurant twice now, and it is a lovely, family run place. Both owners are from Italy and the recipes reflect genuine Italian cuisine, from both North and South. It reminds me how much I miss Italy every time I go. The pizzas are excellent, the sauces are carefully crafted and delicious. I also noted a wonderful gluten free selection, and close attention to dietary needs (several vegan options as well). Highly, highly recommended.

Authentic Italian food at it's BEST! Had an amazing menu of specials in addition to their very appealing dinner menu. Everything was perfectly prepared and seasoned. We enjoyed a seared scallop appetizer with a spicy tomato puree from the specials menu. I loved the linguine with clams and my boyfriend had the swordfish special over potatoes with broccoli rabe and it was incredibly flavorful. And order a cappuccino, so good! Service was attentive and helpful. Very updated and tastefully decorated. If I lived nearby, I'd eat here all the time! Thank you!

My husband I have come here quite a bit for special occasions or “just because”. Always outstanding! Love the owners, the servers, and the food is always delectably exquisite!

Me and My partner came to this restaurant and it did not disappoint. As an italian American who has traveled to italy multiple times this is authentic italian food the closest you’ll get to dining in italy. The food was absolutely delicious. The waitresses were kind and attentive. I’ve already recommended this place multiple times, it really is the best. Plus the manager took time as we were leaving to talk to us and ask how we enjoyed our food. He was very kind and we really appreciated it!

Excellent food ... the pizza was with fresh ingredients and truly Napolitan! Outstanding service and lovely environment. Highly recommended!

5 stars. The setting is soigne. That alone is reason to go. Service was expert and kind (thank you, Denise and attentive table checkers.) Bread, crusty and light. Caesar salad was very good and arrived in minutes. Specials were thoughtful and tasty. The reasonably priced wine by the glass was a delicious blend. The finishing espresso was perfect — satisfying, fortifying, not a hint of bitterness. The single shortcoming had little effect on the overall experience (the lovely chairs in the dining room are a bit too low for the tables.) Overall, this restaurant is a gem.

Good Italian dishes, nice dessert array. Pretty interior plus outdoor tent dining. The fettuccine bolognese with ricotta was delicious. As was the tiramisu.

I love the owners, the servers, the chefs...everything about this homey place. When I come for lunch, (often), the owners may be sitting at the bar chatting away in Italian and it reminds me of my grandmother's kitchen table. Completely lifts my spirits!

The veal was tender and delicious!
The pork chop was tender, juicy and spicy?

Marea never disappoints. Food is always delicious. Bartenders make yummy drinks. The staff is always friendly. It is a local place where people a nice and you can strike up a conversation. Such a positive vibe! ✨

La Marea is one of the best restaurants I have been to in a long time. My wife and I had an excellent dinner with friends. Our waitress was wonderful and the meals were all perfect. We will definitely return.

Great food. Amazing staff. They treat you like family. Love this place!!

Best of the best! 👌🏼 food AMAZING! Service 10/10 and the owner personally came around to ask how our meal and experience was and we could tell be truly cared about making sure his customers were happy and satisfied!

Most enjoyable evening. Stefi, the waitress, was wonderful… very attentive and conversational. The appetizer soft shell crab was outstanding and the rabbit and scallop/gluten free pasta entrees were exceptional. Can’t wait to go back.

I don't even know where to start. This restaurant is hands down my favorite place to go in all of CT, hidden gem, friendly prideful owner who's name is Nino, who is meticulous of all the finest details. Beautiful fresh high end ingredients , amazing drinks, desserts and atmosphere for a super reasonable price unlike captiol grille.

First time eating there and food and service was excellent!

The Margherita Pizza is the best cheese pizza in CT. Yes, better than your favorite pie in New Haven!

Pasta with Eggplant and Pork Chop with hot cherry peppers were delish.
Definitely going back

So this place usually has quality food but I went and ordered a margarita pizza for take out, I get home, start eating my pizza and I'm like something is off, I look at it again and it looked like they cheddar cheese 😂😂 so I called them to let them know and they wouldn't admit to using cheddar cheese. So I brought the pizza back to show them and that's when they figured out what happened, it was not cheddar cheese but parmesan cheese, it was an honest mistake. The owner came over and apologized and made me a new pizza and it was awesome like they always are. If you want a beautiful wood fired oven pizza, this is the place, although everything they have is amazing. Oh and by the way the staff and everyone there are really good and professional.