I'm supposed to go out to dinner with my family in Manhattan tonight, but I completely forgot to book a reservation. I think we all want to eat Italian, but I can't think of any really nice Italian restaurants off the top of my head.
I went to a restaurant last month that was incredible, and they serve Italian food. It's called Marea.
Oh, where is that? I've never heard of it.
It's actually just across the street from Central Park, on the south side. Or, there's another Italian place I love called Carmine's.
Oh, Marea isn't too far, and I love Central Park. Where's the other restaurant, Carmine's?
Carmine's is in Times Square.
Oh, I don't really like Times Square as much, it's so busy. But what are the restaurants like, as far as ambiance?
Marea is more intimate, and you could wear something nice or business casual. Carmine's is definitely a little busier and louder.
What's the food like?
At Carmine's, they have more stereotypical, traditional Italian dishes like chicken parm. At Marea, though, you can get seafood, and they make all of their pasta in-house.
Are they both open late, like past 11? I don't want to be the last people in the restaurant.
Marea's is open until 11:45, and Carmine's is open until midnight.
Do they both serve wine? You know how my mom is with her wine.
They do at Marea, but I don't think they serve alcohol at Carmine's.
Okay, then let's go with Marea. I like the location better, too.
Okay, I'll call and book it! You said you, your parents, and sister, so table for four?
Yes, just us four. My sister's flight doesn't get in until 9, so we'll need a later reservation, say 10. And we'll want a booth, inside.
Actually, Marea stops taking reservations at 9:30.
Can you just make the reservation for 9:30 then? My parents and I will just go ahead, and she can meet us there when she's ready.
Yes of course, your reservation is set! 9:30 at Marea, booth for four inside.