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La Marea, Old Saybrook, CT

La Marea

4.8
4.8
1802 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
11:00 p.m.
Booked 10 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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

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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.
  • Neighbourhood
    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 1,802 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Connecticut

    Italian

  • Middlesex

    Best Overall

  • Middlesex

    Best Food

  • Middlesex

    Best Service

  • Middlesex

    Best Ambience

  • Middlesex

    Best Value

  • Middlesex

    Innovative

  • Middlesex

    Good for groups

  • Middlesex

    Healthy

  • Middlesex

    Hot spot

  • Middlesex

    Neighbourhood 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 inviting Italian dining experience with "fantastic owners" Nino and Julianna creating a "family feel." Guests rave about the "delicious food," "excellent service," and "warm atmosphere." Special dishes like the rabbit cacciatore and house-made pasta are favorites. Consistency and ambiance make it a "local gem."

1,802 Reviews
  1. John

    New York City

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience. Magnificent food, fresh and well prepared. Pleasant, attentive but not overweening service. Nino (the owner) always on site, on point, and warm and welcoming.

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  2. John

    VIP

    New York City

    59 reviews

    5.0

    59 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As has come to be expected, good food, good service, and a lovely evening out on our "date night"

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  3. Marie

    Connecticut

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We Always have a pleasant time and the food is excellent every time we visit!

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  4. Robert

    VIP

    New York City

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Juliana and Nino have the best resturant in the Old Saybrook area, hands down. The key difference is how warm and inviting there are to everyone who comes to eat there. It is a joy to dine here and the food is equally amazing!

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  5. Graham

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed our evening and found the staff to be polite and attentive from the moment we arrived. We dined near the fireplace in a large open room with comfortable seating arrangements. The conversation noise level remained very low and was not distracting. The staff members were prompt with their services during the entire evening and attentive in serving the guests. I found that the quality of the food to be top notch and would highly recommend this to anyone seeking a great night out!

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  6. Chris

    VIP

    New York City

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful dinner birthday celebration! Food was great! Desserts delicious! Service,excellent!

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  7. Michael

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I always enjoy myself there and they have many gluten-free options

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  8. Tom

    VIP

    Denver

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was, as always, perfect. The hospitality, ambiance, service, food quality and preparation were outstanding.

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  9. Angela

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a beautiful restaurant with great service & delicious food. The owner, who greets you makes you feel like family! What a wonderful experience. I highly recommend this restaurant!

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  10. Maryann

    VIP

    Connecticut

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Entree portions are small for the price, especially the pasta dishes. The dining room is dim and it's hard to read the menu, had to use the flashlight feature on the cell phone. I do not recommend this restaurant.

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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 1802 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 p.m.
Booked 10 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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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