Locanda Verde vs Marea
Both restaurants are endorsed by writers. On balance, Marea scores slightly better than Locanda Verde. Marea is ranked #5 in New York City with endorsements from 16 sources such as The New Yorker, New York Times and Michelin Guide.
Locanda Verde
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377 Greenwich St, New York, NY 10013
From $25 /night
Concierge
"Andrew Carmellini, its immensely talented Italian-American chef, creates lusty, family-style food intended for sharing—this is a trattoria best enjoyed with a hungry group."
Fodor's
"The menu is full of inspired Italian comfort food that hits the mark."
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Travel + Leisure
"Chef-owner Andrew Carmellini brings robust Italian cooking."
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Zagat
"Hip Italian dining."
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BlackBook
"Big pastas, extensive and reasonably priced wine list, and cake trays loaded by an expert dessert chef. Specials get more adventuresome."
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."