# Altamarea Group

> Altamarea Group is a New York-based global hospitality company that owns and operates more than 25 restaurants across the United States, the Middle East, and India. Founded by former Merrill Lynch president Ahmass Fakahany with chef Michael White, the group is best known for Michelin-recognized dining rooms like Marea and Ai Fiori and has grown into a portfolio of Italian, Asian, Indian, and steak concepts running from Central Park to Dubai, Riyadh, and Mumbai.

- **Founded:** 2008
- **Headquarters:** New York, New York, United States
- **Founders:** Ahmass Fakahany (Founder & CEO), Michael White (Co-Founder & Chef (former))
- **Team size:** ~510 employees
- **Products:** Marea, Ai Fiori, Osteria Morini / Morini Brands, Nicoletta, 53
- **Notable:** Flagship Marea earned Michelin recognition and multiple James Beard Award nominations for chef Michael White., Named one of America's fastest-growing companies by Inc. Magazine (2017)., Grew from a single New York flagship in 2009 to more than 25 restaurants worldwide.

## Products & services

- **Marea** — Flagship Michelin-recognized Italian seafood restaurant on Central Park South in New York, open since 2009.
- **Ai Fiori** — Michelin-recognized restaurant inside The Langham in Midtown Manhattan, serving Italian and French Riviera cuisine ('Among the Flowers').
- **Osteria Morini / Morini Brands** — Emilia-Romagna-inspired Italian osterias, with New York, Washington D.C. and other locations.
- **Nicoletta** — Casual pizzeria concept focused on American-style pizza.
- **53** — Contemporary Asian restaurant in New York.
- **11 Woodfire** — Michelin-starred woodfire grill concept operated internationally.
- **Mohalla / Inja / SoBo 20 / Gerbou / Camillo's / Tezukuri** — International concepts spanning Indian, Japanese and global cuisines across Dubai, Riyadh, Istanbul and India.
- **Atelier House Hospitality** — Dubai-based boutique restaurant and advisory arm providing consulting across the Middle East and Southeast Asia.

## Achievements

- Flagship Marea earned Michelin recognition and multiple James Beard Award nominations for chef Michael White.
- Named one of America's fastest-growing companies by Inc. Magazine (2017).
- Grew from a single New York flagship in 2009 to more than 25 restaurants worldwide.
- Expanded fine dining internationally into Dubai, Riyadh, Istanbul, Mumbai and New Delhi.
- Recognition from the James Beard Foundation, Michelin Guide, Gault & Millau, Zagat, Wine Spectator and The New York Times.

## Latest updates

- **2021-02** — Opened Osteria Morini in Miami Beach, extending the Morini brand.
- **2023-12** — Refreshed brand identity and expanded international portfolio across the Middle East and India.
- **2024-01** — Portfolio grew past 25 restaurants worldwide across US and international markets.

## Links

- Website: https://altamareagroup.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/altamarea-group
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/altamareagroup
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/altamareagroup/
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/altamarea-group-129310523879966

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