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Acqua - NYC
Acqua serves simple, fresh Italian food in a comfortable, neighborhood setting. Our menu includes classic antipasti, paste, and secondi, as well as light, thin-crust pizzas from our traditional wood-burning oven. We offer daily specials—many of them seafood, as our name suggests—and an intriguing selection of Italian wines by the glass and bottle. Our friendly staff welcomes parties of all sizes, from a romantic dinner for two to a casual family meal to a festive large gathering. We hope you will join us soon.
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73 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Rating Breakdown 73 reviews
5 stars
(15)
4 stars
(31)
3 stars
(19)
2 stars
(7)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(45)
- fit for foodies(19)
- great for outdoor dining(15)
- good for groups(14)
- great for brunch(11)
- great for lunch(11)
Acqua - NYC Reviews List
Review 1 for Acqua - NYC
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great group luncheon destination
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had a family group of 12 looking for a great place on the upper west side for lunch. Acqua fit the bill! The pizzas were fabulous and the other lunch dishes were excellent too. They did a good job of serving everyone in a timely manner. The front and sides open onto the street since it's on the corner, making a rather small place seem spacious, and allowing lots of fresh air in!"
Dined on 5/20/2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 2 for Acqua - NYC
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Friendly and quaint, excellent pasta and wine list."
Dined on 5/18/2013
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Review 3 for Acqua - NYC
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We went there for a Sunday lunch and was pleasantly surprised at how good the food was and the value of the meal. The brick oven pizza was excellent as was that pasta dishes. Definitely on the list to return once again."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Acqua - NYC
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Tasty and Good Prices
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"You must try the warm spinach salad! It is delicious. So far I have had their fish dishes and they have all been great. The prices are moderate too. It is a great neighborhood place. Love it and will be back!"
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, kid-friendly
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Review 5 for Acqua - NYC
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Have been to this restaurant
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Have been to this restaurant many times in the past and have always liked it. Don't know what has happened to the kitchen, perhaps a complete change over, because the food was nowhere near the quallity we have been used to. The shrimp and bean salad had 3 shrimp and very few beans. The chicken balsamico was drowned in a very unappetizing looking thick dark sauce so I can't figure out how the chicken ended up totally dry. We won't be back."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2008
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Review 6 for Acqua - NYC
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Too loud and the food wasn't
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
"Too loud and the food wasn't great! The service was ok but they messed up our order twice. We were a group of 8 but that's why I made a reservation beforehand."
Dined on 04/21/2013
2013
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Review 7 for Acqua - NYC
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
I enjoyed my visit to Acqua.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I enjoyed my visit to Acqua. I met two friends for a relaxed dinner on a weeknight and enjoyed it. Service was friendly, food was good. We LOVED the antipasto -- really exceptional grilled artichoke hearts and mushrooms with fresh mozzarella. All of us ordered salads. Good, but not great. Veal and chicken were a bit dry/tough, but flavor was good. I'd go back to try other items on the memu."
Dined on 04/17/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for Acqua - NYC
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Very good, dependable food.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very good, dependable food. One block from Symphony Space. I always eat here before a performance."
Dined on 04/17/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 9 for Acqua - NYC
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Reliable--with one off night
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We've been here many times and the food is always great. This last time we were there, though, the chef must have had a day off or something because things were not nearly as good as they usually are: the pizza we ordered was bland and a fish dish only so-so. The service was friendly and helpful as usual. With luck they'll bounce back in the future."
Dined on 04/12/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 10 for Acqua - NYC
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Party of 6 and everyone thought
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Party of 6 and everyone thought the food was very tasty, especially the lasagne. Very comfortable and relaxed environment. Service was friendly and efficient. What more could you ask for?"
Dined on 03/31/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 11 for Acqua - NYC
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Friendly neighborhood spot
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Friendly neighborhood spot with nice pasta and fish. The roasted potatoes were outstanding."
Dined on 03/24/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 12 for Acqua - NYC
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Lovely ambience. Good service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Lovely ambience. Good service and lovely wait staff."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list
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Review 13 for Acqua - NYC
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
Special Features: kid-friendly
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Review 14 for Acqua - NYC
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Terrific, reasonably priced
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Terrific, reasonably priced food, good location, lovely decor, attentive, friendly service. We were very pleased!"
Dined on 03/15/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 15 for Acqua - NYC
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We took a chance and chose
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We took a chance and chose a restaurant we had never been to when meeting relatives for an annual dinner out. We all LOVED it - from salad to dessert the food was fresh, perfectly prepared and delicious. We will certainly return to Acqua. Excellent!"
Dined on 03/16/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 16 for Acqua - NYC
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Outstanding Italian food (of
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Outstanding Italian food (of modest pretentions) in a casual, moderately hip atmosphere, with friendly, if slightly rushed, service. We come here often with family and it always makes us happy. It can get noisy later in the evening."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 17 for Acqua - NYC
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent server – Daniel
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent server – Daniel Vázquez. Great food quality with fantastic prices."
Dined on 03/10/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 18 for Acqua - NYC
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Neighborhood Gem
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This place is great. I've been in a large group of 9 and also just a pair of 2. Both times it was excellent, from service to food. No complaints!"
Dined on 03/02/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 19 for Acqua - NYC
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Enjoyed the food; service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Enjoyed the food; service was very good. A nice neighborhood place."
Dined on 02/24/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 20 for Acqua - NYC
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Acqua: Aargh!
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Stay away! Long-standing reservation not honored, so we had a long wait. The food was mediocre, and there was no dessert left!
Do not go to this place for any reason."
Do not go to this place for any reason."
Dined on 01/24/2013
2010
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Acqua - NYC
Based on the average of (53) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
5 out of 6 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate