Citarella
New York, NY 10021
Phone: (212) 874-0383
Fax: (212) 595-3738
- Cross Street:
- 75th Street
- Directions:
- 6 at 77th St.
- Hours:
- , Mon-Sat 7:00am- 9:00pm
Editorial Review for Citarella – by Citysearch Staff
The Scene
Widely considered to be among the best fish markets in the entire city, this gourmet grocery chain now includes locations on Upper East Side and the Hamptons as well as the original Upper West Side location, along with a fine-dining seafood restaurant in Rockefeller Center.
The Goods
The presence of a butcher has put the quality of Citarella's meat in line with the quality of its fish. There's also a prepared food section in this bright and airy shop, with an emphasis on the sea. As it continues to strive for one-stop shop appeal, Citarella has added charcuterie, coffees, pickles, smoked fish, cheese, chocolates and pastries. The Upper East Side location is particularly known for its produce.
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User Reviews for Citarella
10/13/2003 Posted by jeep4x4enthusiast
I've read so many, many great things about this market, that I made shopping here a planned part of my planned weekend daytrips thru the city. The employees are extremely snotty. The prices are astronomical for what you get, and what can be gotten other places in the city with comparable quality. And despite popular belief, the quality is not as advertised. I've gotten fresher food items from whole foods, dean & deluca, Russ & Daughters, and depending on what neighborhood you shop A&P, and Pathmark. Only shop here for items you can't find elsewhere, they do have a variety of things hard to find. Otherwise, I'm so so very very dissapointed.
Pros: Hard to find items
Cons: Quality, Prices, Service
09/18/2003 Posted by nycritic00
then spend it here. fresh seafood is good, but they're not perfect. saw some 'fresh' fish where eyes were cloudy, I asked dumb Q? 'how fresh is it', they just gave me a stare & wiseacre answer, a bit snooty, I was testing their reply, they should know better than to display this, all nicely covered in ice. but to pay 16.99/lb for fish when there are nice korean/chinese seafood sellers that will do you justice. I had their prepared foods, fried fish & fried shrimp were dry & not so good tasting. crab & shrimp salads were so so. also, if not a regular, they have little patience in answering Q?'s. SUM IT: I think it's over-rated but who am I but one opinion? they're making a fortune! so go ahead spend your money, you're bound to get something good.
Pros: mostly freshness, teat regulars well
Cons: price, can be bit snooty
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