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Acqua Pazza California Bistro
At Acqua Pazza, talent, expertise and a passion for great food combine to produce a captivating California Bistro dining experience. Our menu options are many, varied and value-priced, and the quality is always high. Our generous portions are prepared with the freshest ingredients available and a dash of innovation from our award-winning chefs. Freshly baked bread and decadent desserts are made in-house daily, and are perfectly complimented by a cappuccino, latte or an endless pot of coffee. At our "crazy-water" bar, we feature the desert's best Happy Hour – all-day, all-night, 12-hours long! Winner of 8 "Best of the Valley" awards in 2010 for Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner Deal, Family Restaurant, Continental Restaurant, Happy Hour, Outdoor Dining and Late Night Dining as well as Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce's prestigious "Rammy Award" in 2009 and 2010 for Exemplary Casual Dining, Acqua Pazza, California Bistro, promises to provide a most enjoyable dining experience!
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339 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Rating Breakdown 339 reviews
5 stars
(100)
4 stars
(128)
3 stars
(73)
2 stars
(32)
1 star
(6)
Food
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- great for outdoor dining(226)
- neighborhood gem(103)
- fit for foodies(97)
- good for groups(90)
- great for lunch(89)
- scenic view(74)
Acqua Pazza California Bistro Reviews List
Review 1 for Acqua Pazza California Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"very good food and good value. tg"
Dined on 5/16/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for Acqua Pazza California Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Mother's Day Delight
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We were early by 35 minutes for our 11:30 Mother's Day reservation, and we enjoyed adult beverages in the bar at HH prices. Outside was even better, since we wanted to chat, and the noise level was quite a bit lower outside. Service was excellent, and the choices available satisfied all of our paletes, even our brother's steak preference. The salmon salad was a tad overcooked, and the cappucino dessert was not great, but the rest was excellent! The tuna and alvocado appetizers were a bit hit, and my mom enjoyed her chicken piccata. The tiramisu was excellent, although I picked the rather dry ladyfingers off the side of it. Overall, we all thought the food was very good and service great, especially considering how crowded it was."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for brunch, scenic view, great for lunch, great for outdoor dining, special occasion
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Review 3 for Acqua Pazza California Bistro
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Service so-so
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The server's timing was off. We ordered drinks and they came about two minutes before the appetizers did. I asked for bread three times and it finally arrived after the main course was served. The place was not particularly busy ( it was 4:00 on a Sunday) so I would have expected a bit more attentiveness to details. We eat here often and this is not the quality of service that we have come to expect from Acqua Pazza."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Acqua Pazza California Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"My concern was the menu, even if we were there on Mother's Day and there would be small children involved, the set menu for lunch did not accommodate the children. At least they didn't offer a menu for the kids - so their meal would be $25+ for their meal designed for adults? No way!!! That was disappointing. Therefore I did not check "Kid-Friendly"."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, vibrant bar scene, great for brunch, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 5 for Acqua Pazza California Bistro
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I am a frequent patron and I've never had such poor service and food!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining
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Review 6 for Acqua Pazza California Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Mother's Day menu
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was great and the service was excellent. One of my favorite restaurants."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, scenic view, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 7 for Acqua Pazza California Bistro
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good food... lousy server
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was a 6 or 7 out of 10... the service was not so great due to our server. No personality. The assistant servers--most, not all, of them--were good. Lousy bread. I might try again, but I wasn't overly impressed."
Dined on 5/12/2013
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Review 8 for Acqua Pazza California Bistro
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Too Noisy!
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"What was the point of making a reservation? We waited over 15 minutes to be seated.
The food was just passable and the coffee was served cold with skim milk rather than cream and had to be sent back.
The worst part was the noise. We almost had to scream at one another to hear our conversation. I left with a headache!"
The food was just passable and the coffee was served cold with skim milk rather than cream and had to be sent back.
The worst part was the noise. We almost had to scream at one another to hear our conversation. I left with a headache!"
Dined on 5/11/2013
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Review 9 for Acqua Pazza California Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
HUSTLE N BUSLE
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"FRIENDLY GREETING AND OUR TABLE WAS READY FOR SEATING AT RESERVATION TIME. SALADS WERE DELICIOUS AND ENTREES WERE OK. COULD OF HAD MORE FLAVOR AND BEEN ALITTLE HOTTER. WAITERS WERE NOT OVERLY FRIENDLY BUT EFFICIENT. LIKE THE LOCATION AND AMBIENCE OF THE RESTURANT BEST."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, special occasion
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Review 10 for Acqua Pazza California Bistro
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Disappointed with the service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was not our typical experience at Acqua Pazza. We're usually very happy with the service. We had to ask for bread three times and finally got it just before the main course arrived and after my husband's salad had arrived. I also only had water to drink and never had my glass refilled. They were very busy (it was a Friday night). We won't be going back on a Friday night when it's so busy and the wait staff is stretched so thin. If this had been our first visit to Acqua Pazza, rather than perhaps our 10th visit, we would never have gone back."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining
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Review 11 for Acqua Pazza California Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Early Bird
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We had the "early bird" special. A great bargain, quiet (for conversation) and good food and service. What's not to like?"
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining
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Review 12 for Acqua Pazza California Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Need more Info
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We made our reservations via Open Table and requested "Patio dinning" but did not receive this and was told one had to telephone to get that type of reservations. It would have been nice to have that some where on Open Table telling me that and I would have called."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, scenic view, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 13 for Acqua Pazza California Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Girls Weekend
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We came to this restaurant for a girls weekend. The service was a little slow, we noticed there weren't enough servers/bussers, but the food was amazing and they had a great deal for an appetizer, entre and dessert for $20."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, romantic, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 14 for Acqua Pazza California Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My husband LOVES this restaurant - breakfast, lunch or dinner, inside or out on the patio, it doesn't matter. We make it a point to dine here whenever we're in Palm Desert. The vichyssoise is delicious and refreshing. The early bird dinner special is a great value and happy hour in the bar is a bargain."
Dined on 4/30/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, kid-friendly, romantic, scenic view, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch
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Review 15 for Acqua Pazza California Bistro
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The food was great, as usual.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was great, as usual. The service could have been better but overall it was a good experience."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for lunch
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Review 16 for Acqua Pazza California Bistro
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Waiter needs more training & smile!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We live locally & like to bring guest but this time our waiter had an attitude. Patio was busy so sat inside in the middle booth as you enter (it may help AP know who our waiter was on 4/27 at 7:15pm, I don't remember his name but he's Latin. We have always had great service but our waiter acted irritated when we didn't want to order right away, we ordered apps first & wanted those before ordering entree. I requested veggies only with mine but it came with rice & sauce on side was forgot but ask & he brought it but seemed anything we ask irritated him. Also, didn't come back to offer another glass of wine with dinner."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 17 for Acqua Pazza California Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Easy and simple food, nothing
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Easy and simple food, nothing complicated.... Food is so so, ambiance is fun and vibrant."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2005
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, great for lunch
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Review 18 for Acqua Pazza California Bistro
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Went in with high expectations
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Went in with high expectations based on reviews and how busy it always is. I was very underwhelmed. Server took over 5 minutes to greet us. Drinks arrived 2 minutes after appetizers. No second rounds ever offered or a check back on food. Food was only mediocre (tough steak, over cooked fish). Server forgot a dessert. Never any apologies for the lack of service or items. I am leaving out many details, but the items mentioned above just did not make for a very good dinner experience. Unfortunately I will not be back based on this experience."
Dined on 04/25/2013
2008
Special Features: great for outdoor dining
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Review 19 for Acqua Pazza California Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very good value (price/quality).
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very good value (price/quality). Seems well managed."
Dined on 04/25/2013
2011
Special Features: great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, romantic
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Review 20 for Acqua Pazza California Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great atmosphere .. love sitting
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great atmosphere .. love sitting and dining out in the patio."
Dined on 04/24/2013
2011
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 21 for Acqua Pazza California Bistro
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
My food was very good, but
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"My food was very good, but others at the table didn't fare as well. One person had the same dish I had several nights previously and it didn't even look like the same dish."
Dined on 04/22/2013
2007
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, hot spot
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Review 22 for Acqua Pazza California Bistro
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Sad experience!
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"In all good conscience, I just can't give this restaurant a very good review. As an Open Table member, I have learned what to expect when I travel. Sadly, this restaurant was a very poor experence. We waited 50 minutes for our entrees to arrive on a Tuesday night (inexcusable)! And then the quality of the food was very lack lustre. On top of this, we watched a waiter completely clear away the table of a handicapped lady who slipped away to the washroom. When she returned, her bread, water and appetizers were gone. By the way, the waiter was ready to give away her table and she hadn't even had her entree. On my list of Open Table restaurants, this one definitely ranks in the bottom three."
Dined on 04/16/2013
2009
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Review 23 for Acqua Pazza California Bistro
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
May try again!
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Not up to usual standard. Our server took orders from a huge birthday table before our table of 6, so service was not good and therefore the food was not either."
Dined on 04/16/2013
2005
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Review 24 for Acqua Pazza California Bistro
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Large eclectic menu. Food
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Large eclectic menu. Food is good, but not great. A good place to go if you just want to go out and grab something. Everyone will be able to find something they like. Outside dining in nice, but hard to get."
Dined on 04/11/2013
2003
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly
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Review 25 for Acqua Pazza California Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Our group of 4 came for Sunday
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our group of 4 came for Sunday brunch. We had a nice table outside. Food and service were great. We will be back."
Dined on 04/14/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining
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Review 26 for Acqua Pazza California Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
One of our very favorite restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"One of our very favorite restaurants in the Coachella Valley!"
Dined on 04/14/2013
2008
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 27 for Acqua Pazza California Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
My out of town guests were
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My out of town guests were very pleased to be dining outside. It was very enjoyable"
Dined on 04/14/2013
2011
Special Features: great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, great for lunch
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Review 28 for Acqua Pazza California Bistro
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
We arrived at 9:00pm which
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We arrived at 9:00pm which may have added to the less than favorable experience. Wait staff were busy throughout our meal discussing their day with compatriots while we waited, both for initial meeting and check delivery. It was not a good experience!"
Dined on 03/11/2013
2005
Special Features: great for outdoor dining
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Review 29 for Acqua Pazza California Bistro
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
I've eaten here a number of
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I've eaten here a number of times; food selection is good; food quality is average+. It's good when you can't make up your mind what to eat, view is good, service is good, but it's not eclectic food."
Dined on 04/07/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, scenic view
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Review 30 for Acqua Pazza California Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Chicken piccata
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food here is usually impeccable. Saturday night the pizza, wedge salad and cold potato leek soup was great. BUT the chicken piccata was fair at best....the chicken was cooked perfectly, sorry to say that the sauce had no flavor. It had been thickened noticeably. Additionally it didn't have any lemon, butter or wine flavor at all....it was perfectly bland and just two capers on the entire plate! We love this restaurant and hopefully it was just a very busy night . We didn't mention it because it was soooo busy and it won't keep us from going back again, I will just get something else from the extensive menu."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2011
Special Features: great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, hot spot
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Review 31 for Acqua Pazza California Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Every thing was great except
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Every thing was great except the meat loaf."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2013
Special Features: special occasion, hot spot
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Review 32 for Acqua Pazza California Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We have always enjoyed dinning
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We have always enjoyed dinning here amd they continue to provide value, service and good food at reasonable prices."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 33 for Acqua Pazza California Bistro
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Awkward seating. . . . .
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food and service were very good, but we got seated just in front of the waiter's work station and they were always walking by and pushing on our chairs which made our experience very uncomfortable. I did make a reservation and would have liked to sit outside, but they said that the patio was all filled up.
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I would like to give them another chance and hope that we have a better experience."
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I would like to give them another chance and hope that we have a better experience."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2008
Special Features: great for brunch, great for outdoor dining
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Review 34 for Acqua Pazza California Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We requested a quit spot for catch up conversation after 50 years. We received it and had a lovely time together with an opportunity
To review pictures and stories.
We were given our opportunity to talk and see pictures without anyone bothering us!"
To review pictures and stories.
We were given our opportunity to talk and see pictures without anyone bothering us!"
Dined on 04/04/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, late-night find, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 35 for Acqua Pazza California Bistro
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Service was great. Restaurant
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Service was great. Restaurant seemed more like a Cheesecake Factory; large menu, everyone was rushing around. I ordered a 3-course dinner; soup came first, salad came at same time (sent it back), then our entrees came while I was eating my salad. I sent my entree back and it probably sat under the heat lamps, as it did not taste fresh upon arrival. I was not pleased with the experience, but my family enjoyed it."
Dined on 04/04/2013
2007
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 36 for Acqua Pazza California Bistro
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Acqua Pazza is renowned for
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Acqua Pazza is renowned for its patio on the river. I had hoped that we would have had a table on the patio or at least could request one on arrival. We were told however, that in the small print when we book on line it says that we can only have a table inside! The food was good, there as a good selection, but the inside seemed to be filled with large parties and lots of small children. No problem with that, but not quite what we expected."
Dined on 04/04/2013
2012
Special Features: kid-friendly
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Review 37 for Acqua Pazza California Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Had Easter Brunch with my
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Had Easter Brunch with my family and was very happy with everything. I don't like holiday dining in restaurants because they get so hectic and can be disappointing, but everything was very organized and had a very good time. I loved all the choices and the great prices. I will be back."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, great for lunch
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Review 38 for Acqua Pazza California Bistro
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
have been here many times... disap
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"have been here many times...
disappointed in the tilapia...very fishy...
service still good as is the atmosphere...
sooo many people...food has lost some of its luster...."
disappointed in the tilapia...very fishy...
service still good as is the atmosphere...
sooo many people...food has lost some of its luster...."
Dined on 04/02/2013
2003
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 39 for Acqua Pazza California Bistro
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
went there for lobster roll
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"went there for lobster roll and they had the lobster but no roll. disapointed in the meal. my heart was set for lobster roll."
Dined on 04/02/2013
2005
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Review 40 for Acqua Pazza California Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Skip the Mushroom Soup
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Mushroom soup was disappointing; not as much for same $$ and not as good! Other than that 4 of us had no complaints"
Dined on 04/01/2013
2005
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 41 for Acqua Pazza California Bistro
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Actually we didnt go because
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Actually we didnt go because the girls at front desk were rude and unhelpful"
Dined on 03/31/2013
2007
Special Features: great for brunch, great for outdoor dining
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Review 42 for Acqua Pazza California Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Went on Easter Sunday dinner and had a wonderful experience. We were a large party and everyone had a great time. Our waitstaff person was very efficient and kind, even though it was very busy and she had many tables to service. We would definitely go back with a large or small group again!"
Dined on 03/31/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 43 for Acqua Pazza California Bistro
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Will not be going back
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It was my first time going but I went with two other people who had gone before. They stated that when they went before it wasn't busy and the food was good. When i went it was Easter Sunday, so I don't know if that played a big part but the food was bad. Seafood was overcooked, bread was stale. it was obvious that they were mixing the old bread with fresh bread. The service was slow, very slow. Our waitress was nice but we could hear the other waiters being rude to their patrons. Moreovr, I had a $100 tab but we left hungry because we couldn't eat our food."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2011
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Review 44 for Acqua Pazza California Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Had a great meal with good
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Had a great meal with good service...one of our favorites"
Dined on 04/01/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 45 for Acqua Pazza California Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Made reservation ahead and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Made reservation ahead and it was packed for Easter Sunday Brunch.
Many other lunches we have had immediate seating in the Bar area.
We love their Tuna Tower which we have found unique at Acqua Pazza."
Many other lunches we have had immediate seating in the Bar area.
We love their Tuna Tower which we have found unique at Acqua Pazza."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2009
Special Features: great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, great for lunch
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Review 46 for Acqua Pazza California Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Everything was great but the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Everything was great but the only down side was no patio seating when you book on line. It was a nice day and I really wanted to sit outside on the patio. We where seated right away and the food was great. I would come back here for sure."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, scenic view
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Review 47 for Acqua Pazza California Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This is a beautiful place
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is a beautiful place at The River that has excellent food. Everyone should experience the outdoor dining. The view of the mountains, the sunset, and the water in front of the restaurant is absolutely beautiful. We had a variety of food from the pick 3 course dinner special. The filet, meatloaf and pork chops were outstanding along with their sides. Each one of their desserts are amazing and you can't go wrong. I highly recommend this restaurant."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2012
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 48 for Acqua Pazza California Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The service even on one of
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The service even on one of the most busy nights of the year was truly acceptable! (the night before Good Friday)"
Dined on 03/28/2013
2008
Special Features: great for outdoor dining
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Review 49 for Acqua Pazza California Bistro
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good food, poor service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This restaurant came highly recommended by our hotel concierge and we were excited to get a reservation. When we arrived, our table was not ready and we were handed a pager to alert us when we would be seated. After waiting for about 15 minutes beyond our reservation time we were taken to a table in the back. We had requested an outside table, but were not given that option. The main dining area was very crowded and the wait staff seemed rushed. There was very little interaction beyond taking our order and handing us the check. Maybe being spring break, the restaurant was busier than normal, but the poor service was hard to overlook. The food was very good, but beyond that, not much positive to say about this restaurant. I would be he"
Dined on 03/26/2013
2013
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Review 50 for Acqua Pazza California Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Extremely popular, attractive
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Extremely popular, attractive restaurant bistro with an energetic feel. Menu is extensive and prices are very reasonable. The 3-course dinners are an outstanding value. All dishes were attractively presented and of excellent quality."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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