Trattoria Acqua
La Jolla, CA 92037
Phone: (858) 454-0709
- Price:
- $$$$
- Best of Citysearch:
- Mediterranean Food 2007
- Hours:
- Mon-Sun 11:30am-2:30pm, 5pm-close
Editorial Review for Trattoria Acqua – by Erin Chambers
The Scene
Reminiscent of a hillside in Portofino, Italy, this fine Mediterranean destination's perch above La Jolla Cove is among the most prime real estate in the city. Enter through the covered patio and you'll see multilevel terraces connected by trumpet vines, ceramic tile walkways and strung lights. Tables are quiet, well-separated and often occupied by couples or groups celebrating special occassions.
The Food
From starters to entrees, the flavors here are rich and Mediterranean. Baked greenlip mussels with bread crumbs, garlic and fresh herbs have been a signature dish for 11 years for good reason. Both steak preparations--filet and New York strip--are divine entrees as well, but it's the seafood dishes like baked jumbo shrip with Parmesan bread crumbs and pastas like wild mushroom and black truffle-filled ravioli that shine. For dessert, it has to be the traditional, Sicilian frozen zabaglione mousse with fresh berries and whipped cream.
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Insider Tips
Look GoodNothing is forced here, from dress code to dinner conversation, but the atmosphere is light and sohpisticated. Dress accordingly.
ParkingValet is the only way to go on Prospect on the weekends.
Where to SitThe slightly elevated Gazebo Room is perfect for small private parties, but call in advance for a reservation.
User Reviews for Trattoria Acqua
02/19/2008 Posted by dazie11
I think this place may be a little over-rated. We had a reservation on valentines day which was freezing for those who recall. Anyway when we got there they sat us outside because they said there was no other seating available. So then they sat some other people outside with us (we were the only ones out there) and said it was all that was available unless you had a reservation... WAIT A MINUTE?! Well we made a stink and were moved inside. The Baked Brie was fabulous but their famous $50 Lobster Pot-pie tasted like Marie Calenders. Everything came really fast too like it just came out of the microwave. The only reason I sat without complaints other than the seating was because I didn't want to hurt my hubby's feelings. I won't be going there again unless someone else is buying. The waiter was really nice though.
Pros: go there on a nice day and sit on the patio
Cons: unorganized!
02/15/2008 Posted by marcelopadovani
02/15/08 Friday 7pm The food was good but the service is not worth. The waitress was slow and he had a terrible attitude when he started laughing because we have decided to share a salad before the pasta. This is because the salad was very small but he did not tell us about it. We were ignored for many times because we didn't order a bottle of wine and he was wasting his time with us. t took fifteen minutes before our water appeared and the espresso coffee was horrible.
Pros: -
Cons: SERVICE
