Marta is a celebration of Italian food, culture, and the art of gathering.
Created by Chef and Owner Matthew Oetting, Marta brings a modern perspective to the traditions that inspire Italian dining. At its heart is a belief that great food is about more than what is on the plate. It is about the ingredients, the people, the setting, and the moments shared around the table.
Across the Marta family, that philosophy takes different forms, but the spirit remains the same: thoughtful food, genuine hospitality, and an experience that invites you to slow down and enjoy the moment.
Rooted in tradition. Refined for the modern palette.
Italian cuisine has always been about bringing people together. Marta embraces that tradition while allowing room for creativity, refinement, and a distinctly modern point of view.
At Marta al Mare, that approach comes to life through a celebration of the sea. Located in Baltimore's Harbor Point community, the restaurant pairs elegant Italian-inspired dining with the energy of the waterfront.
The menu places the fruits of the sea front and center, from caviar and crudo to fresh fish, housemade pasta, and Chef Matthew's signature arancini sushi. A carefully curated bar program rounds out the experience with specialty cocktails, martinis, unique spirits, and an extensive wine list.
Whether enjoying cocktails and appetizers on the patio as the sun sets over the water or settling into the sophisticated dining room, guests are welcomed with the same genuine hospitality that defines Marta.
Hospitality is part of the recipe.
It is found in the details: the way a dish arrives at the table, the ingredients selected with care, the drink that starts the evening, and the feeling of being welcomed from the moment you walk through the door.
Marta is an invitation to experience Italian food in a way that feels both familiar and new. Traditional at its foundation, contemporary in its expression, and always centered around the people who make the experience meaningful.