Acqua al 2 - Annapolis

We absolutely loved this place from top to bottom from the atmosphere, service food, coffee expresso all of the above. Everything was absolutely delicious. This is by far my favorite restaurant so far in Maryland. We had an illy espresso, cappuccino, coffee, and Parmigiana al Forna to start the night. For our main course, we went with Filetto all' Acteo Balsamico (I had to get it well done due to my liver transplant. It was still very tender and cooked incredibly well, considering I had to have it well done) Cavolfiore alla Griglia (seasoned very well. I wish it was more in a steak form. But a great option for vegan and vegetarian's) and Pollo con Erbe Aromatiche (the chicken was cooked absolutely perfectly. Not overcooked, not under cooked. This was one of our favorites) sides where Spanaci Saltati, Patate al Forno, and Asparagi Grigliati and finally for dessert we had Assaggio di Dolci (a taste of 4 different desserts. Check out our photos. All four of them were absolutely great!), and Affogato. We will definitely be visiting again, Bravo! I almost forgot to mention. This place is completely handicap accessible and also has a speak easy like lounge below.

Just made our second visit. Great restaurant! Love the ambiance, soft lighting, and great art. The cocktails are well made albeit expensive, and the service is excellent as both servers we have had were very knowledgeable on the menu. There is also a speakeasy downstairs that you should definitely visit! The food here is generally excellent. I had the lamb ragu at my first visit, and the clam dish at my second (pictured). Both were well seasoned with authentic al-dente pasta. However, I think the best dish on the menu is the mushroom pasta. It has a very deep and rich flavor, and it will be my order next time I go. Highly recommend!

Really cool atmosphere. Great service. We tried 5 pastas, a few appetizers and 3 different types of steak. Overall, the food was just good. The pasta was good, but nothing memorable. I'm not sure what they were thinking with the blueberry and the vinaigrette smothered strip steak - I tried it, but the steak was lost. We will be back to try some more things in the future.

Service was top notch. The filet was cooked to perfection and was very good. The downside is the menu items. Not so much for the average Joe like myself.

The restaurant is built inside and old bank’s building. Food is Great, not easy to find a place like that when it comes about food. Wine selection is huge and very detailed. If you know about wine this is the place for you Seats are comfy, server was so nice. Olive oil is 10/10. Original extravirgin Italian, no cap. Music selection is great either in the main restaurant and in the basement, where they have a bar area and a speak easy. We shared antipasti, pappardelle and a custom mix (not on the menù) of filet medallions with different sauces. Cooked at perfection the filets were great. Lamb pappardelle were also delicious. And of course the antipasti were simply so yummy. I highly recommend this place.

Wow. Food was amazing—pasta was delicious. You can tell that the ingredients are high quality here. Started with the parmigiana; it was perfect, and I especially loved that the restaurant didn’t try to over season or over-cheese (if there is such a thing) the sauce to mask the taste. Finished off the evening with the porterhouse steak…just wow. The subtly of the rosemary added such depth to the flavor. We ordered it medium which cooked it PERFECTLY. Loved the charred outer layer. Alice was our server—highly recommend her. Can’t recommend this restaurant enough. I love that they don’t cheap out just because they have a good location like many places do.

Best Italian I have ever had in the states! Hands down. Really great service, wonderful food quality, the menu choices were so good I need to go back immediately to try all that I was not able to. They had a special dessert for my wife's birthday and also I loved the decor/mood of the interior.

Amazing night!! Waited a little bit for our table (reservation) but they were slammed so it’s okay, we had a drink and a smoke and they were ready to seat us. The wine was amazing, Eric the bartender was awesome and fast, Rachel our server had perfect timing and was very attentive and nice to talk to. The host Kate was also very helpful getting us seated. We started with the cheese board, then I had an amazing steak (Pepe Verde) and my girlfriend had a seafood pasta special that was absolutely some of the best pasta I’ve ever had. Overall 5/5 perfect night!

We visited Annapolis for a long weekend and headed to Acqua Al 2 after enjoying some cocktails at their sister/basement speakeasy, HB. To start, the service at the host stand was inadequate. The man who appeared to be in charge was dismissive and did not welcome us when we approached the stand. The younger male who escorted us to our table was very pleasant, though. Plus, our server, Kevin, earned 5 stars. He was upbeat, clearly knew his stuff, and we enjoyed his service. I made a reservation for 2 several weeks prior and I was slightly disappointed that we were seated at a table for 2 in a back room, near the waiter/waitress service station/computer screens. There was almost consistently one or multiple servers behind us, entering orders or chatting to each other. We skipped appetizers since we had indulged in the fries at HB prior. I ordered the penne alla vodka and my partner ordered the clam pasta. In retrospect, I wish I would have done more Yelp research and ordered a red sauce pasta as their offerings seem to get rave reviews. The vodka pasta was pretty average, no crazy flavors and a bit of a sad presentation. However, my partner loved the clam pasta and was thoroughly impressed. Portions are great--not too overwhelming. To follow, we ordered their infamous light and fluffy cheesecake which was delicious.

In the name of all things DIVINE and HOLY add this amazing dining experience to the list! There is not a perfect starting point for this review so imma just jump in head first and figure it out as I go along! The cocktails : you'd be hard pressed to find any to supersede their YUM and "I need just one more" factor! The ricotta and spinach balls (Strozzapreti al Radicchio Rosso) are heaven and my go to appetizer! Divine! My daughter is completely allergic to dairy so the Pici alla Fiaccheraia (pasta in a spicy tomato sauce with a touch of garlic) is her go to and TASTE AMAZZZZZING! I actually believe they can adapt other items but she is obsessed with this!! For my mains I have tried SEVERAL! When I want pasta, I do the Mushroom pasta (Cannelloni Mascarpone e Funghi) - OMG! Delish! If I'm feeling like steak, it is either the Filetto al Mirtillo Hand-carved filet mignon cooked in a blueberry reduction sauce or the Filetto all'Aceto Balsamico Hand-carved filet mignon cooked in a balsamic reduction sauce! There are not enough adjectives for the amazing flavors of these dishes! Just know that if I had to have an absolute LAST MEAL, it would be one of these! All the sides are yummy and I have never been disappointed by any but I came here to highlight my MAINS! The service is top tier and place is always full so make a reservation! You want to know why I WAS going to take a star away?? Because they LEFT Eastern Market in DC and moved ALL THE WAY to Annapolis! What used to be the date night spot for hubby and me is a "ride out there on special occasions" spot! We miss them so!!

A former Washington, DC establishment, Acqua Al 2 brings the classic vibes with a new twist to their Italian restaurant in Annapolis. We recently ventured here for an overnight trip and were not disappointed. We started the evening with the salad sampler and martinis. We absolutely loved the variety and were excited to be able to try all three dinner salads. For our main pasta dishes we had the Bucatini al Mascarpone e Funghi and the Tagliatelle al Ragu Toscano. Both were perfection in their own ways. The bucatini was vegetable forward and the tagliatelle was much more rich and savory. Overall, we loved this restaurant. The service was great and the staff was very kind. We definitely will be back!

$235 a bit pricy for (2) people with only one glass of wine each, but good for a date night out or special occasion, wouldn't recommend as a regular weekly night out spot! My Chilean Seabass special was amazing!!

Never really complain, but we were disappointed with the way the manager handled our party tonight. Server was great. Food was meh. Manager could use some hospitality training.

I went here once years ago. I still tell people about the blueberry reduction filet I had there almost 10 years ago. It was the best steak I've ever had. I can't get you out of my mind.

We purchased a gift card for a relative as a birthday present. The restaurant refused to honor it. Asked for a refund and received promptly. Be wary of e-gift certificates.

We have been in search of an Italian restaurant for years since we were stationed in Northern Italy. We never eat Italian anymore because we've been so disappointed. BUT, not here!! For my birthday weekend, we took a leap of faith and walked in here and the ambiance is super intimate, while being packed! It's a hard balance to create and achieve. We had the Bucatini al Mascarpone e Funghi to share, followed by the Bistecca alla Fiorentina with grilled asparagus and shaved parmesan. Bucatini is a perfect portion for two. The bistecca is enough for three. Our server was outstanding and knowledge and recommended the best red wine to go with the meal. We cannot wait to take our friends and family back here.

This is a very late review! But we thoroughly enjoyed the authentic experience of Acqua al 2. We shared a pasta dish to start Tagliatelle al Ragú Toscano and a salad. Our entree choices were the Filetto di Branzino and Controfilleto al Pepe Verde. Both very good and perfectly prepared. The service throughout our dining experience was just the right amount of attentiveness. We were fortunate to grab a reservation at the last minute on this early evening as reservations can be hard to come by. I was happy to have finally tried Acqua Al 2 and definitely recommend.

This is my second visit to this fine establishment. Once again, very good service! I like the decor and vibe of this place. It does get very load in the back dining area. Since there are already two fantastic steak houses in Annapolis I focus on their pasta dishes. One person in our party had a steak and thought it was very good. I believe they excel at pasta entrees. I also give their salads high marks. The wine list is a little on the expensive side, which is typical for Annapolis restaurants. Overall, an okay price/value relationship. I repeat, the service is over the top, or a least it was on my two visits. If you are visiting Annapolis, this is one of your better choices in a city where most restaurants are mediocre. Make reservations or wait a very long time for a table.

Really impressed. We have wanted to go for a while. The decor and vibe are so cool! Our server was fantastic, super knowledgeable and friendly. Next time I think I will do the sampler specials they have to try more pastas.

We came here after wanting to enjoy an evening out in Annapolis. We were able to get a reservation last minute, and based on how full they were for a Friday evening highly recommend getting one beforehand. Unfortunately, I do not remember all the items since we decided to order some items from the specials they verbally told us. We started with a tomato based soup that had breadcrumbs in it, and the strozzapreti al pomodoro. Everything came out perfectly hot and full of flavor. I especially loved how they timed the soup first before the spinach and ricotta balls. Next we had our entrees a seafood pasta from the specials that night and the topini al sugo verde with a side of grilled shrimp. Once again everything came out to perfection. For dessert we ended with the cheesecake and it's a must have. It's made with ricotta cheese and is so light and airy and one of the best I have had. This spot is definitely great for a date night! We had Kevin and we were absolutely the best and had the best recommendations on what to order for drinks and food. Highly recommend this restaurant!

Exceptional experience. Ambiance is great upstairs but I really live downstairs. What a cool vibe down there. Service is on point. What amazing staff. Food is wonderful. I love this place. So lively.

We've been here several times. Maybe over 10 times. We've celebrated holidays, birthdays, and brought guests to acqua al 2. Even our foodie toddler loves this place. Foods good, my husband always gets the steak with blueberry sauce, I order different things -- some are to rave for, some are nothing spectacular but always good.

Made reservations, our table was so close to the next table. It was loud, very difficult for a romantic conversation. Server messed up our order bc he forgot to ring it in. Tomato Soup was meh. Pasta undercooked. Blueberry steak delish. Balsamic steak was delish. Grilled steak was burnt.

Went for our anniversary. Service was good, food was fantastic, and they gave us biscotti to take home for our anniversary. Fresh made pasta noodles cooked perfectly al dente. Seafood in my husband's pasta was the freshest he's had in a long time from a restaurant. I've never been to Italy, but I imagine this is what it tastes like!

WOW! Some of the best Italian food in the DMV. We enjoyed the appetizer special (burrata on toast with peaches); the blueberry filet mignon; the gnocchi; and the stuffed shells. Every dish was fantastic. If you're looking for amazing pasta, it's worth a visit! In addition, our server, Alice, was wonderful. We will be back soon!!

My overall rating is "meh." Walked into this place a week ago on a Saturday night. Place was packed, which led us to believe it was a decent place. We ended up getting turned away at roughly 8:30pm as walk ins due to them having reached reservation and table capacity for the night. Ok, no prob, we'll make a reservation and check it out in a week. Fast forward a week. We arrived and our table was ready. Waitress came over and presented the drink menu, and we took some time to look over. Finally settling on a signature cocktail and a glass of wine. Our table was small (2 top) and was so close to the tables next to us that we ended up conversing with the tables on both sides. As someone who was looking forward to a romantic dinner for two, this offered essentially no privacy or ability to talk quietly. They had open booths and no more reservations coming in, so could have spread us out and provided a more intimate setting, but wedged us in between other 2 tops instead. They offer bread and olive oil for the table. The bread is just slices of bread. Not warm. Not toasted. Actually somewhat cold. With a side of plain olive oil. No herbs. No Parmesan. Just boring sliced bread and olive oil. Our drinks took roughly 10 min to arrive. In the meantime we ordered the soup and an appetizer. Appetizer came out in roughly 10-15 min, and was okay. Soup never arrived, and we had the waitress take it off our bill at the end of our meal. I ordered the gnocchi, husband ordered penne with broccoli. Both were underwhelming. As someone who loves gnocchi, these were more like dumpling bites than gnocchi. They should consider pan searing them to firm up before adding sauce and plating. Probably could have had a better, more flavorful experience at Olive Garden, tbh. Had they spent as much time curating the menu and ambience as they did on the renovations and decor, this place would have a better shot. We aren't planning to give it a 2nd try.

Good meal? Yes. Outstanding? No, especially for the hype and the price. There couldn't possibly be a real Italian working here. Red wine was served at wrong temp (almost hot about 75* -80* hot kitchen temp) which is just lazy or ignorant. The menu was solid but nothing I haven't heard of before. Our waiter was sweet and attentive but steak came out pretty cold. The 3 steak sampler platter is a bad value-we ordered 1 and I thought the waiter had split our plate but no just 3 small cubes. The mushroom risotto was excellent and very hot. Ambiance is very good here. We chose outside and the lively street scene was fun.

Great food and service! Ambiance was decent. Seating was a little uncomfortable but all around great dining experience.

First time here last night. Our waiter must have been new and it showed. He didn't seem to know the menu and was in a rush. This restaurant came highly recommended. There were paper place mats on the table which, for a high-end restaurant made no sense. I ordered the house made gnocchi verde as an appetizer and my wife had the beef carpaccio. The gnocchi dish was delicious. The beef carpaccio was good, but my wife noted that the shaved cheese on the salad part was hard and was shaved from the rind. I ordered the veal porterhouse with porcini mushroom sauce. The dish was very good and done right. My wife ordered scallops with a pasta in a sauce. My wife, who likes salt, said the whole dish was way too salty, which ruined the dish. The ambience was nice. We were in a back room and the main room seemed more appealing. The new waiter in our area seemed overwhelmed. It's a good thing we told him we're in no rush as it felt like we would have been served and out in 45 minutes. Overall, the food was uneven. We expected more. It was early on a Saturday night and the place was very busy, but, overall, fell short. We might give it another try and order differently but who knows.

Our first time visiting this new restaurant. We were quickly seated in the back dinning room and a lovely round table. The noise level in this area is much better than out in the front dinning area. Our service throughout the meal was fantastic! While the wine list is very expensive, it does include many wonderful choices. We had a delicious Tuscan wine to compliment our pasta dinners. We were celebrating a birthday and they even included a complimentary house panna cotta.

Great Italian food. Pasta and steak. Open since August 2022 in an old Bank building next to Government House and the State House, Alqua 2 is an enjoyable dining experience. Classic Italian, the owner trained in Florence, Italy and previously ran a restaurant in DC. I came in at 430 when they opened and ordered a drink. Dinner/food wasn't available until 5 pm. There is a basement bar with another name and entrance. Drinks were good with fancy glasses. Chairs at the bar were different and comfortable once you figured them out. The gnocchi Al Verdi was excellent! The gnocchi was not too dense. The sauce not very pesto-ey, with a creamy flavor. Dessert was also excellent. Panna cotta drizzled with sweetness. The restaurant got very busy at 5 but not too loud. A couple of fun options were the tasting menu of pasta or salad. You do need someone to share the tasting menu with (2 person minimum). This place is likely to become a foodie hot spot.

Get the blueberry steak and try samplers of the pasta, salads and desserts. Everything here is to die for. I travel specifically to go to Acqua Al 2

I liked Acqua Al 2 and we were luckily to snag a last minute reservation on a Saturday night out in Annapolis. I was so pleased to see how many vegetarian options they had on the menu! We got the vegetarian pasta tasting ($24pp) and it came with 5 servings of pasta. It depends on the chef (and probably what is being cooked in the kitchen) on what your 5 courses will be. The people next to us at our table got something completely different! I liked the pasta texture and taste, but the options were a bit basic - just a pasta and a nice sauce but no veggies or anything exciting in the pasta. They served it on the regular dinnerware plates in a little spoonful in the middle, so it didn't feel overly nice or luxurious (more casual), but the taste was good. Would recommend checking this place out!

We went the the original outpost of the restaurant in Florence on our honeymoon. We came here to Annapolis (from out of town!) for our anniversary. The food was just as amazing as we remembered! The service was excellent - thanks to Jen and Sharif and Silvia for making our celebratory evening so lovely. Have a delicious meal at Acqua al Due with your loved ones, in their beautiful space. Treat yourself!

Let's set the stage. I'm headed down to Annapolis, as that is where my NJ-native friend has moved and decided to get married and have a family. Prior to the wedding, I get a text message "can't wait for you to get down here and try some pasta!" "Um, what in the who-where?" I thought to myself. My family sailed the ocean blue and plopped their vowel-rich-surname selves here and passed down the best carb-centric food you could ever ask for, (not to mention I live in a part of the country where the options for Italian food are almost as numerous as a town in Italy), and yet here is this newly-minted Annapolitan telling me we are going for pasta. Not crab. Not fresh seafood. Effing. Pasta. Well it is a good thing I kept my mouth shut other than to try the food, because this place was objectively delicious. The pasta is homemade, and to my knowledge that makes this place stand out in the immediate area. As I understand it, their original is in D.C. and this is their Annapolis outpost. The place was new, but I always felt like they got the right things right. The location is great, the decor is cool, and the building was an old bank. I'm a sucker for that combination of things. The waiter explained the menu to us, and was very friendly. The food came as advertised. It was delicious. They had run out of clams that day, so instead they made up a special where they put a bunch of delicious seafood over fettuccine. It was as good as anything I have had up north. The bread was good, and they give you olive oil to dip it in. They bring more anytime you ask. So. That must be it, right? Nice meal, nice people, review over? No. I went back two nights later! I was house sitting for a night, and did not feel like cooking. So I thought to myself ... "yanno ... the whole pasta thing was great, but any place that has 'bistecca fiorentina' or 'veal porterhouse' on the menu? I.gots.to.try.the.meats." Night two was great. I dined alone, but had a lovely young server (whose name I wish I could remember so she gets some credit) who walked me through the specials and made sure to check on me and ask how things were going during the meal. She couldn't have been nicer or classier. For the first course I started off with the Fusilli Lunghi alla Fiaccheraia, pasta in a spicy tomato sauce with garlic that was off-the-charts good. For dessert (ha!) I had the Lombatina ai Funghi Porcini, a locally sourced veal porterhouse with a mushroom sauce. I was full, but I finished, then washed it down with an espresso martini. Because when in Annapolis ... yeah, I don't know. Make your own rules and have a great meal. Eat here.

I love this place. Originally visited the Florence venue and then went several times to the DC location before it relocated to Annapolis. Love the vibe of the Annapolis location and the food is consistent across the locations. Our waiter was lovely and attentive. We ordered a number of their speciality cocktail drinks - the Italian version of spicy margarita was the table favorite and one of the old fashioned variations came out a little funky and they corrected it immediately. We started with the pasta sampler - do not miss this! Especially enjoyed the pesto gnocchi, the vodka penne and the mushroom linguine (or bucatini). The rotini with an arribiatta had a bit too much basil for me and not any spice, and we have no idea what the last one was - because they didn't explain it properly and it came after the secondi meat dishes were served. They could have done a better job timing it out. Also recommend you do not order per person for the pasta sampler - order less than the number of people you are because you'll want to leave room for other things. The eggplant parm app was phenomenal! The bread kept flowing to soak up all the different sauces. Our secondi dishes were the steak sampler - do not miss the blueberry filet - either in the sampler or as a full entree. It is a huge not sweet surprise. It is one of the reasons I keep coming back to this place. The balsamic reduction filet is also another not to miss dish. In our sampler we had a third steak with parm and some lemon - it was also delicious as it focused more on the cut of meat and less on the accompanying sauces. Have also tried several other steaks here and the last night the ribeye with the capers were underwhelming compared to everything else. Rounded the meal out with sautéed spinach - yum - and asparagus (too Woody/fiber-y) for me. Despite a few misses this time, this place is an amazing and I will continue to come back in the future wherever it is located.

Super cool bar in the basement of an old bank. My group ordered the espresso martinis and I had the 50/50 old fashioned which was delicious. Highly recommend popping in for a cocktail if you are in Annapolis!

We ate dinner here last night. The wait was originally 1 hour but got seated within 20 minutes. The service was amazing and the food was delicious. All of the employees, from the hostess, busboy and waiter were incredibly helpful and hardworking. I ordered the leek soup and red snapper. Both were delicious. Everyone in our party enjoyed their food. We can't wait to go back and try the pasta and check out the speakeasy. I highly recommend this restaurant.

Food: incredible. Homemade, tasty, fresh and unique. Get the fusilli allá fiaccheraia for a spicy dish Service: I have always had great service whether it has been in a group or on a date night Ambiance: the vibes and ambience here are so needed for Annapolis. It's definitely a more fancy and destinations spot, but is it worth it OMG. I'm so happy that Annapolis has a spot like this now.

Had a lovely dinner here. We got a peach burrata for an appetizer, which was so good! My husband and I both got a seafood pasta special because it sounded so good and it was! It was loaded with seafood and the sauce was nice and light. The scallops were delicious! I tasted my friends penne vodka which was tasty too. The tiramisu and espresso martini were both great as well. Our server was lovely. The interior is nice, but the tables are so close together, it's a little uncomfortable.

Excellent all around. All Food and drinks were just so good. Server very nice. Great place!

This is a very hip place.I sat at the bar in very uncomfortable stool The bar tenders were friendly and helpful.I had outstanding spinach and ricotta manicotti. The other dishes looked great but I would recommend a reservation and sit at a table.There is a cute pub downstairs but steps are steep and no elevator available. This restaurant is mostly for younger couples and difficult for handicapped diners. Parking is a distance away.

Delicious. Lovely service. The portions are small. The dessert tray is a perfect size for sharing, with a yummy variety of choices. Two small things I would hope they might consider: * How can an elegant restaurant not have stuffed olives for a dirty martini; * Please add craft beers to your menu! Maryland has so many great, local breweries; it would be terrific to patronize and publicize some of their offerings!

The food is excellent . The Ambiance is very nice but there is a serious service issue. Hopefully the service issues can be worked out.

Great dining experience. Alice was an excellent server and she helped us navigate the menu. The Trio of steak was a fun way to try the different preparations . The pasta sampler highlighted the delicious pasta with vegetarian touches . I thought the bolognese was meat .'it wasn't but it was great . Nice selection of Italian wines .

Outstanding!! Great date night! The food and atmosphere were superb. All pasta dishes are made in house. I ordered the Linguine Von Golle, it was delicious. So many calms!!! My husband ordered a steak. I can't remember the name but it was cooked to perfection. The speakeasy downstairs has a great vibe and good drinks. We will definitely be back.

I was fortunate to visit Acqua Al 2 recently and enjoyed the experience. Well, with one small exception, I will get to that later. Getting a reservation is almost as lucky as getting a free ticket to a Dead Show, "I need a miracle..." but alas, much like Charlie Bucket, I got my golden ticket and was provided entrance! In all seriousness, it is great that they are this busy and have worked to earn the waiting list created by those looking to visit and support this establishment. Upon entering, you feel like you have stepped through time and are in a Gatsby-era restaurant, and don't forget that there is a "speakeasy" in the basement!!! The interior design team did an exceptional job making the experience something you will remember, and I can see it as providing cause to come back to look around more (and yes, to enjoy the food). The bar area provides plenty of room to get your drink(s) and spend time with friends but is not set up for your evening hang-out bar. That is where the downstairs excursion comes into play. The staff is well trained and works as a well-oiled team supporting each other to ensure the restaurant manager and his shortcomings do not mar your experience (again, more on that later). The menu is fun and exciting and leaves everyone at the table wanting to have room for "just one more dish." The salads are fresh, crisp, and enjoyable. The variety of options will surely provide options for even the pickiest of visitors. Of note, the Assaggio de Primi (a tasting of 5 vegetarian pastas) is a must-have. It is a great way to start and a fun experience to share with the table. The drink list is fun and creative. The Negroni is one of the best I have ever had, and that says a lot!! The wine list is approachable but, again, priced accordingly. You can always buy a glass or two if you are unsure. Don't expect to come here and not pay for what you are getting. There is no price problem, but you will pay a fair price for great food and excellent service in an environment that will only enhance the experience. Now for the one challenge we had. I am not sure what role the gentleman at the front door has in operation, but he does not provide a positive experience for the customers in the facility. His mannerisms make him seem like he is doing everyone a favor by allowing them to be at the restaurant. His tone with the team he has on the floor would be that of how I would expect an inmate at Alcatraz would have been talked to. A simple smile and a nicer tone with the team would be fine. Hopefully, this will be seen as constructive and not otherwise. Overall, get in line, call a friend, and do whatever you need to do to get an opportunity to visit Acqua Al 2. You will enjoy the experience!

So far, this is the best option for great food and service in Annapolis. Pros: They did a great job with the build out in this space. The food was very good and the staff were all very pleasant and attentive. The bar downstairs is pretty cool, be sure to check it out. Cons: Request seating in the front- the back dining area has a terrible acoustic problem. The music was pretty bad throughout and didn't "fit" the dining experience.

Sat at the bar for a quick drink and appetizer (both were great). Joe was our bartender, and he was awesome. Super friendly and knowledgeable. We look forward to coming back and seeing him again.

It is a lovely space but difficult to hear conversation at your own table. My main issues were food and service. We dined late so while it was still busy, it wasn't packed. It took a server 15 minutes to even come to our table and then another 20 for our glasses of wine to arrive. All this time, there were several staff standing right behind us. Either they don't have a good team system or those folks just didn't know how to check in on customers. Also noted what others have-tables not being bussed for a very long time. Not a good look when tables are so close together and the dirty dishes are left. When we placed our order for shared app and two pastas the server was visibly irritated. I guess she didn't like the tip calculation since we didn't order the expensive steaks (I'm veg). App came out overcooked on the outside and cold in the center. Husband had the ragu pasta which had a strange flavor. Too much fennel, a bit of a curry/spice flavor? My risotto was Ok. A bit gummy and lacking seasoning. Overall we won't be back and we are locals. Too bad. Main St could have used a solid performer.

Our booth for two possibly maybe three but for four? Unfortunately, we were so uncomfortable that I was counting the moments till dinner was over. The restaurant was completely filled. Service was bumpy and we were forgot several times. The pasta dishes especially the rigatoni with vegetables ragu were delicious. The huge ribeye steak Disossata alla Robespierre was flavorful but difficult to cut with the table knife. Steak knives are not an option. Despite the attention the steak itself was not well marbled and certainly not a prime cut. Beautifully remodeled and decorated but not a great experience.

The food and ambience was amazing but the service we received from Kevin was next level. Do yourself a favor, ask to be seated in Kevin's section when making a reservation. It will make your experience EXCEPTIONAL!!!

Great atmosphere in old bank building Classic Annapolis Seriously the apps were delicious but the special rockfish was the best thing I've ever had. Lived in AACTY my whole life and Florida for 3 1/2 years but this was incredible New server needs tweaking but very nice and accommodating for every thing we asked for Great wine list Not super expensive food but extensive wine list I hope to come back soon

Absolutely wonderful restaurant. Excellent food, staff, service and atmosphere. A most perfect Mother's Day. We will return!

So sad to lose them in DC, but their new location is stunning. Made the trip up for my birthday, as dinner here has been a birthday tradition ever since I visited the original in Florence in 2014. It was as stellar as ever. Incredible food, drink, service and ambiance. Hope to be back soon.

One of our favorites in DC. Wish they were still there, but glad they found a new home in Annapolis. We've made the trip there twice now and it's been great each time. The new space is in a fun building, love the vibe. The food is just as good as it ever was. My husband gets the steak trio each time. It's really great! Fusilli Lunghi alla Fiaccheraia is my go to.

This place is the most "sophisticated restaurant in Annapolis- close your eyes and you could be in Meat Packing District. We had a party of 6 with a great table in the center of the room just off the 1st fl bar. Great service through the night with many spirits and wine orders. A variety of dinner items were ordered - I had the filet - blueberry reduction which was good and another guest had the Branzino which was good, also. We will go back!