“Decor and ambiance are also very enjoyable.”
“Here everything is homemade, the fantastic bread (best in NYC) the mozzarella, pappardelle and ravioli and the cakes.”
“The food was simply delicious, the bar scene alive and the service very friendly.”
“believe this is one of the best Italian restaurant in NY and certainly the most authentic.”
“An oasis in the desert wasteland (or maybe waist-land) of the South Street Seaport, Acqua is one of the city's least pretentious restaurants-wine bars, offering many vintages by the quartino, along with a pleasing selection of authentic, fresh Italian cui”
“This is a great restaurant!”
“will go back to Acqua again and again for real authentic Italian cuisine!”
“Its frustrating when the waiter disappears , there's no busboy in sight to refill water , dirty plates remain on the table until we have to ask for them to be cleared.”
“Heard from others the food was excellent but it was only average, small in portion and quite pricey.”
“The staff was pleasant, but no one seemed like he or she had been in the business for very long.”View Less
Authentic Italian Cuisine in FiDi. Acqua offers an escape from "carbon copy" Italian restaurant menus. Their Sicilian born Chef serves the most authentic Italian food around, as well as incorporate modern riffs using local fresh ingredients and Mediterranean sensibilities. I love Linguine with clams in white wine, fresh Fettuccine with cherry tomatoes and homemade mozzarella. The wine list is complete and reasonably priced. The candlelit dining room, a casual yet elegant atmosphere (btw great music) and friendly staff make your time at Acqua a wonderful experience. As an italian, born and raised in Rome, this is the only place in NYC that reminds me of my city. (Best Carbonara and Matriciana abroad).…
It’s La Dolce Vita in Lower Manhattan..
It’s la dolce vita in Lower Manhattan.
Warm and romantic, Acqua proposes an extraordinary contemporary Italian cuisine. I am in love with their quality, emphasizing seasonal organic ingredients and sunny flavors. My favs are all their pastas, the homemade mozzarella, and the wonderful crusty bread baked on the premises.
A superb wine list makes any evening into a special occasion, at reasonable prices.
This is a precious, hidden gem. Please Acqua, do not change a thing!…
Misleading reviews. I thought I was going to a fine italian restaurant ,with great service, but I was really disappointed.First of all DON'T ask for Marco as other reviews suggest.He made my gf feel unconfortable because he kept on staring at her, and he was talking to her only, as if I werent even there!Then he turned cold as he saw us kissing.The food was not nearly as good as other restaurants in the neighborhood and they added heavy cream to my clams sauce past!!! not even inb oliven garden!…
Ditto to this great place!.
I came in with 4 friends last night and I had the most wonderful meal. The personnel was incredible, nice competent and very friendly. We were taken excellent care by the manager that came over,
entertained us and suggest we try their Brunello and their Barolo. What an excellent suggestion, both great wines!!!
Thank you Marco!
Certainly we will be coming back for great food and even better service. Can you ask for more?…
