Citarella

Specialties

Established in 1912, Citarella continues to be a family-​run business that has grown from a venerable seafood shop in to one of the top food destinations in Manhattan and the Hamptons behind the driving passion and vision of our owner Joe Gurrera. Over time, Joe expanded Citarella’s selection to include the highest-​quality prime meats — all hand picked and dry aged, the finest produce, chef prepared foods and pastries, artisan cheeses, charcuterie, and a stellar array of gourmet grocery products.

Today, Citarella and our 700 employees are proud to be recognized as the ultimate gourmet market ready to serve you. You can shop for any of our products at one of our 7 locations or online at www​.Citarella​.com.

«One of the best markets in the city… where fish, meats, poultry & produce are arrayed like jewelry…»

~New York Times

History

Established in 1912.

The Seafood Authority

We’re rated #1 in New York. We carry the city’s freshest, largest and most varied selection of domestic and international seafood. We also have unique long-​standing relationships with fishermen that allow us to offer seasonal and local seafood such as shad, softshell crabs, black seabass and striped bass.

Over 20 years ago, we started to expand our business to include a wholesale fish company — Lockwood & Winant to eliminate the middleman and be able to offer you the freshest fish available at the fairest price. We also opened a wholesale fish business in 2007 called Meat without Feet catering to leading restaurants. Between the two wholesale fish businesses, we are one of the biggest players at Fulton Fish Market in Hunts Point.

In the fall of 2008, we opened our FULTON Restaurant on the Upper East Side at 205 East 75^th Street celebrating the legendary Fulton Fish Market and offering New Yorkers the best market-​fresh seafood.

Meet the Business Owner

Joe G.

Business Owner

Meet the Business Owner: Joe «Citarella» Gurrera

Passion and persistence are the driving forces behind the success of Citarella and its owner, Joe Gurrera, who began his career in food working in his dad’s modest seafood shop. Joe was recognized recently as Retailer of the Year by the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce in one of the most competitive marketplaces in the world because of his unwavering commitment to providing the customer with the best quality, value and service.

Today, Joe is joined by his wife Yusi and children Helen, Nancy, and Anthony. Helen is the President of Citarella and General Manager of FULTON restaurant. Nancy works in our Accounting and Finance department and Anthony works for Lockwood & Winant at the Fulton Fish Market.

Civic minded, Joe and Yusi have been big supporters of different community organizations in Manhattan and the Hamptons and serve on the boards for City Harvest and City Meals on Wheels respectively.