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La Marea, Old Saybrook, CT

La Marea

4.8
4.8
1782 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
Savor the authentic tastes of Italy when you dine at La Marea. Located on the shoreline of CT in Old Saybrook, our family owned Italian restaurant prepares northern and southern Italian cuisine using a mix of the finest imports from Italy as well as fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Gluten Free and Vegetarian options are available. Enjoy your dining experience in either our dining room or be sure to reserve a seat at our conversational hi-top tables or at the bar in our lounge.

Important: when making a reservation through OpenTable there is an option to make a reservation at a high top table in the bar area or standard table which is in the dining room. If the high top option does not pop up as an option for you then that means that there are NO High Top tables available at those times. If you would like to reserve bar seats please leave us a note or call us. See you soon!

Take-out available

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (860) 391-8614
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    WE OFFER CATERING FOR PRIVATE EVENTS.
  • Neighborhood
    Old Saybrook
  • Cross street
    Route 154
  • Parking details
    Please note the signs for designated parking for Curbside Take out are for curbside pick up only. All other parking spaces are for indoor and outdoor dining. There is additional parking in the lot next to the restaurant. There is a sign directing you to the designated area.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,782 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Connecticut

    Italian

  • Middlesex

    Best Overall

  • Middlesex

    Best Food

  • Middlesex

    Best Service

  • Middlesex

    Best Ambiance

  • Middlesex

    Best Value

  • Middlesex

    Healthy

  • Middlesex

    Hot spot

  • Middlesex

    Neighborhood gem

  • Middlesex

    Great for fine wines

  • Middlesex

    Good for special occasions

  • Middlesex

    Lively

  • Middlesex

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Marea offers an authentic Italian dining experience with "delicious food and great staff." Guests rave about the "superb" pasta and veal dishes, while the atmosphere is described as "welcoming" and "like coming home." Although occasionally noisy, the "fantastic owners" ensure a memorable visit. Highly recommended!

1,782 Reviews
  1. Lisa

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely atmosphere, food was delicious, very well prepared and served hot from kitchen to table. Service was warm and professional, and prompt. Highly recommend this lovely restaurant

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  2. JaneB

    VIP

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    EXCELLENT - AS ALWAYS!! We are big fans of La Marea!

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  3. John

    New York City

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Qualitiy of food and service only exceeded by the energy and joy exhibited by the owner. Clearly loves his job, and wants everyone there to join in the happiness!

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  4. Susan

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    149 reviews

    5.0

    149 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    LaMarea is a favorite of ours. Nino and all his staff are so friendly. Like family. Food excellent great wine list and a cozy feel to the restaurant. Highly recommend

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  5. Alan

    VIP

    Connecticut

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    La Marea is, and has been, our favorite restaurant. Nino, Julianna and all their staff are fantastic. The food, service and atmosphere are top notch.

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  6. Denise

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere & service!! Food delicious. A better cocktail selection would be great! Great place!!!!

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  7. William

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a great place to eat at. Only thing I wish was that the portions were larger for what you pay.

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  8. Sara

    VIP

    New York City

    8 reviews

    1.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Really enjoy the food here but the staff ruin the experience. Tonights hostess was very rude and unwelcoming. Despite our confirmed reservation, she forced us to sit next to the bathrooms with a cold draft from outside flowing against us for our entire meal. Before we sat at the cold table we asked to sit at the same size table but closer to the fireplace - both being empty - she refused saying they were reserved. I said we have a reservation and we’d like to sit closer to the fire. Again she refused. There were no “reserved” signs of the table nor is it allowed through the open table app. Its all “standard seating.” It was so cold that we had to wear our coats for the duration of the meal. NO ONE asked us how we or our meal was the entire evening. We then had the same terrible server, again. She has zero personality, never smiles, and gives u that overall feeling that you’re a bother. The people who later came in to fill the tables we weren’t allowed to sit at were then served their dinners BEFORE us. The entire experience was a slap in the face. How quickly this local restaurant has forgotten those of us who supported them throughout the pandemic. Buying to go food from them or eating outside in the winter to help keep their businesses afloat. Now the locals are relegated to the freezing table next to the bathroom when half the tables are empty and you have a reservation. And god forbid you show up without a reservation - theyll give you major attitude. Extra disappointing when they wont be open again until after Christmas. Should have been a special night. Dont recommend dining here ever. Order your food to go and enjoy it somewhere else.

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  9. CDL50

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service and food were excellent, always willing to accommodate one’s needs, would definitely recommend LaMarea for your dining experience

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  10. Sheila

    VIP

    New York City

    38 reviews

    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    La Marea is our special occasion go-to spot. We had a delightful dinner tonight celebrating my husband's retirement. As always, the food was outstanding, only surpassed by the exceptional service by ALL of the many staff taking care of us. Karen is particularly amazing and always makes our experience wonderful. We can't say say enough about how truly first class La Marea is. Cheers to all of you!!

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FAQs

La Marea offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (860) 391-8614.

La Marea is rated 4.8 stars by 1782 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for La Marea

732 Middlesex Tpke, Old Saybrook, CT 06475

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Route 154
  • Neighborhood
    Old Saybrook
  • Hours of operation
    Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Please note the signs for designated parking for Curbside Take out are for curbside pick up only. All other parking spaces are for indoor and outdoor dining. There is additional parking in the lot next to the restaurant. There is a sign directing you to the designated area.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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