Aquaterra

Great Atmosphere, Service, Food, and Bartender

by fpiers

Called on a Thursday night with a party of eight and the staff sectioned off the back room for us (which had a waterfall and a fireplace). The whole group had a delightful time. Had the aquaterra salad (really excellent) and the salmon over chick peas. Both were delicious as were the cocktails. Very knowledgeable bartender made excellent margaritas and dirty martinis for us all evening. For dessert we shared a chocolate sampler with profiteroles, chocolate creme brulee (which was everyone's favorite) and chocolate cake. Management and staff were exceptionally accomodating considering our group was a wee bit boisterous. Great spot all around.

• Pros: Exellent Bartender, and can accomodate larger groups
• Cons: A little pricey

Horrible experience and terrible attitude

by parizhilton

I can be extremely brief about this: some creepy crawler in my salad and no comp!

Apparently the manager wasn't there to override it, and the angry blonde woman in the front did not agree to let us go without paying for everything. This is disgusting, unheard of and simply bad service. I wanted to leave on the spot when I found the creature in my salad, obviously had lost my appetite, so it's not as if we finished our entire meal first.

Never, ever again! And what a horrible attitude!

A place to avoid! Average Greasy Food, Poor Service, Inaccurate Wine List

by bengrope

The meal was average and too greasy. I had a Caprese salad, which was over-dressed, the tomatoes were awful and the slices of mozarella too thick and very weak. The Main course was a pasta that was also disappoiting, way too salty for my taste, and again too greasy.

The wine list is absolute inaccurate, several wines we picked were unavailable and another selection was a completely different year (yes, it matters!) then on the menu.

The waiter was not taking good care of us at all, we had to pour our own glasses most of the time, and the busboy kept on trying to clear my plate while I was still eating (3 times in a row!). How is that for feeling rushed?

Finally, they charged my credit card twice, and I spend an entire day fighting with the management to get my charge back. They were acting like it was my fault, and they did not need to resolve the issue at all! I did not even get an apologetic tone, but a mean attitude.

Conclusion: why should I ever dine there again, and why should anyone else for that matter? Move over a block or two to some of the much better restaurants this neighbourhood has to offer!

• Pros: Bad Food, Too Expensive, Poor Service
• Cons: None, really, except they take walk ins...

Venison was great.

by glennh007

Excellant for private parties. Have held 2. One for 40 and the other for 65. Guests chose from a selection of 4 entries. For a group of 65 this is unheard of in most restaurants. Service was excellant. Meal well paced and delivered timely. Very accommodating staff. Wine list, very good. We had 4 poured. Guests raved! I'll be back.

Great Italian food like I knew it growing up in Queens

by oinos

I started going to this great home cooking Italian restaurant when it first opened. A year later I have yet to be disappointed with either the food or the service. I have tried everything on the menu, consistent, great quality Italian food. Chef Toni is a down to earth, warm, catering fellow. He makes all the difference. I live in the neighborhood and it is always like going home for some great home cooking. The staff could not be nicer. Great service! A refreshing addition to the neighborhood!

• Pros: Excellent food, great ambience, awsome bar, great prompt service
• Cons: Will like to see expanded specials menu