Daniele Procopio

Excellent place to eat real Italian food, had a delicious Parmigiana and Ravioli, so similar to my (Italian) grandma’s recipe! Also very tasty dessert, and the staff was kind and quick, will surely eat here again!

Carol

First off the food is AMAZING 😍😍😍 The BEST Italian food you'll EVER FIND ❤️ Will come back to eat here again :) Rodolfo our waiter is SO polite and sweet. He deserves 5 stars!!! Thank you so much Rodolfo for your service and awesome recommendations 🙌🏽✨️ -Carol 🥹

Kelly Riedel

Excellent food from a good selection of dishes. Service was efficient but no one checked back with us after we were served to see if everything was satisfactory. Also quite loud.

Alison Roessler Campbell Fitness

My husband and I popped in her for lunch on a busy Sunday afternoon. We were able to get a seat right away despite the restaurant being almost completely full. The waitstaff were attentive and friendly. I did feel slightly rushed, it didn’t feel like the kind of place where we could truly hang out and have a leisurely meal. It is also pretty loud inside. They do offer outdoor seating and I imagine on a beautiful day it would be a great option as it overlooks the park. All of our dishes were good. Well prepared and great flavor combinations. The house made chili oil on the table was better than other places I have tried. Food is definitely more expensive than some other places, especially for lunch but fingers crossed it is because they are buying better ingredients and paying their staff well. We had the focaccia bread with olive oil started, a spaghetti with meatballs, a margarita pizza, and a Mediterranean salad, plus a lemonade and it came out to $98 with a 22% tip. All in all my husband and I were happy with our meal and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this restaurant if someone is in the area looking for solid Italian food!

+4

Tiffany Flores

Great experience in little Italy!! Parm wheel is the reason we chose Acquolina and it didn’t disappoint. Food was good, only issue one might have would be that it didn’t come out together & by the time it all came out some plates were cold. So that’s definitely an opportunity. Service was good, atmosphere good, limited cocktail menu, good wine, overall great experience.

+3

What a wonderful place to dine. The atmosphere was great. We were the first people in that night and got to witness the place fill up. We met a wonderful couple who were seated next to us and had one of the best conversations over dinner I have had in a long time. As for the wait staff, they were all amazing. They were welcoming and attentive to not only our table but all who were there. We had the Cacio E Peppe, which you can see in the video. Also got the Shrimp Vesuvio Pasta. Both the pastas we simple and subtle but oh so good. As for dessert, we had Torta Della Nonna (Italian Grandma's Cream-Lemon Cake). The lemon cake was gentle in flavor with the soft hints of lemon made this my favorite dessert thus far. I look forward to making the trip back and trying something new and having that lemon cake again. If you are around this area, I would say this is a place you need to try. You never know which dish will be your next favorite.

It’s one of the spots in North beach you’ll always find a table without wait. Their food is decent but the service could be better (we had our appetizers coming together with the main course). Prices are average and can’t say anything special about the ambience. My recommendation on food would be lasagna.

Kyle Rebres

Honestly this place was a really nice surprise for my day. I ordered the lasagna and it came out quick despite the place being full. Our waiter was very kind. Only issue is there is 1 singular tiny bathroom so the line is super long. It is right in front of the kitchen entrance too so staff have to squeeze there way past back and forth. An enjoyable experience with the only issue being the restroom.

Jim Bob

Awesome food and good vibe. Much better than what I expected. Give this place a try. The calzone was fantastic. Thank you.

Mario Dos Campollo

Delicious food in the heart of little Italy. Fresh food made quickly made even better by a chili oil they source. Now the pizzas did taste good but just wasn’t what I was expecting. I guess I just wanted more of a hand held slice. They were also a bit overpriced for the portion your getting too. That chili oil does go hard tho. Now I’m realizing that I should’ve waited in line for Tony’s.

Harrison Broker

Acquolina in North Beach is a decent place to grab some good italian food. Being right next to Washington Square lends itself to the “little Italy” vibes of this restaurant. They have all the right things on the menu, but feels less authentic than other nearby places. The prices are an bit high, and the staff is slightly inattentive, but the food is still great quality. This place is always busy, and does get a bit noisy at times. If Tony’s or Golden Boy’s lines are too long then this could be a good alternative. I’d have to say this is more if a tourist restaurant

+1

Sarina Iwai

Came here on thanksgiving day with a reservation since it seemed like it was one of the few places that was open that day. We were seated outside but thankfully they had heating! We got the eggplant parm, the mozzarella pizza, and one of their pastas. I liked the eggplant dish but nothing surprising about the pizza- maybe it wasn’t up to par since it was super busy that day(?) but the pizza was super thin (a little too flimsy) and kind of wet which I wasn’t a fan of. The crust was fluffy and nice but I’ve had better pizza in the area.

Barry Louie

FOOD 3 Walked in one night and ordered 3 drinks, fried calamari, pizza with zucchini and mushrooms, Caesar salad and dessert. The overfried calamari and a few overfried prawns came out first before our drinks and is served with a garlic aioli and a tomato sauce. Good volume, but no taste without the aioli. Would have preferred a lemon wedge at least. - 3. Caesar salad is romaine lettuce tossed with croutons, shredded Parmesan cheese and store-bought dressing - 2. Too disappointing. Pizza crust was decent, sauce was sparse, bland toppings sort of distributed haphazardly, and pizza was cut unevenly, not uniformly into 4 large pieces and 2 smallish pieces, very unusual - 3.5. Should have ordered a pizza with sausage instead. SERVICE 4 Service was snappy and efficient and the one bright spot. Dishes were removed when empty. Servers were pleasant and attentive. ATMOSPHERE 3 80’s/90’s classic rock mixed in with Michael Jackson the night. Very strange aesthetic. A bit noisy. OVERALL 3 $180 w/tip for three people for very ordinary food. I would not return because while the portions are generous, the food is plain. This place survives on the overflow of people that don’t want to wait to get into Original Joes or Tony’s.

emre sahin

Date of visit: November 16, 2024 Our server, Marvin, slapped a 20% gratuity onto the bill for a party of 4. Completely unacceptable. Restaurants in California have no right to force tips like this for such a small group. Tips are supposed to be voluntary, not a sneaky add-on shoved into the check. I was ready to leave 20% anyway. but when a place forces it without asking, it feels dishonest and shady. Customers deserve the choice, not to be strong-armed into paying.