Marea vs Gramercy Tavern
Both restaurants are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Marea is preferred by most reviewers compared to Gramercy Tavern. Marea scores 94 with positive reviews from 18 publications such as Gayot, The Infatuation and New York Magazine.
Marea
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240 Central Park South, New York, NY 10019
From $31 /night
Fodor's
"Carefully sourced, meticulously prepared fish and seafood take center stage at this well-pedigreed restaurant."
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Travel + Leisure
"With fish sourced from the Mediterranean as well as worldwide waters, Marea ensures that the dining experience is enhanced by the best available ingredients."
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Zagat
""Memorable" is putting it mildly at chef Michael White's Columbus Circle "stunner", again voted NYC's No. 1 Italian thanks to "exquisite" seafood and pasta."
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BlackBook
"Michael White goes for the trifecta after major scores with Convivio and Alto. Name means tide, high-end Italian seafood is the angle, with market-fresh fish from around the world."
DK Eyewitness
"This Italian seafood palace features a superb menu – with a location to match, situated as it is at the crossroads of Central Park South and Columbus Circle."
Gramercy Tavern
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42 E 20th St, Frnt A, New York City, NY 10003-1300
From $30 /night
Concierge
"Chef Michael Anthony…has taken the helm of this dual-personality establishment…and continues to put out seasonal dishes with an emphasis on fresh, local vegetables and ingredients."
Fodor's
"Tops many a New Yorker's list of favorite dining spots. Meyer's restaurants... are renowned for their food and hospitality, and Gramercy Tavern sets the standard."
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Travel + Leisure
"Beloved for its cozy tavernlike charm (think wooden beams and twiggy flower arrangements), creative cocktails, and the seductive aromas that waft from the open grill."
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Zagat
"Danny Meyer's Flatiron "favorite" promises a "wow experience" featuring chef Michael Anthony's "top-of-the-line" New American cuisine, "superlative" pro service."
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DK Eyewitness
"Acclaimed chef Tom Colicchio prepares outstanding food in a comfortable, always hopping, rustic ambience of a country inn house."