What to order at Marta

Must order
The porterhouse lamb chop over polenta.
Editor tip
The corner rowhouse is intimate; weeknights are the easier reservation.
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CuisineItalian
Price$$$
Neighborhoodbutchers-hill
HoursTue-Thu 16:00-22:00, Fri 11:00-14:00, Fri 17:00-22:30, Sat 11:00-14:30, Sat 17:00-22:30, Sun 11:00-14:30, Sun 17:00-21:00
ChefMatthew Oetting
Book ahead1 to 2 weeks
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Must order: The porterhouse lamb chop over polenta.

Tip: The corner rowhouse is intimate; weeknights are the easier reservation.

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