Acqua e Farina

We were looking for a new place to celebrate my sister's birthday so we looked at yelp and found Acqua E Farina. The restaurant looked well decorated and the food reviews were great. It was Black Friday and a little after 8pm and it looked like they were getting ready to close early. Guillermo our server made as feel comfortable and not rushed. He did a great job explaining the menu to us. The food was great but made it best was Guillermo's service. Definitely recommend it and will be back.

Breakfast by day (Farmers Table) and Italian Restaurant by night! (Sunday through Thursday) what could be more perfect than having 2 amazing restaurants at one location in the heart of downtown Chula Vista?! Have been wanting to check this place out since they opened and finally got a chance on our anniversary! We made reservations "just in case" and for a Tuesday night, this places was BUSY! They do not open until 4pm but as soon as they do, the people do not stop coming. We were immediately greeted amd seated. We asked for outside because of the great weather. Our waiter, Roberto, was 5-star first class service, the best we could have ever asked for having our anniversary dinner here! The food.... soooo amazingly delicious! We ordered drinks and they were anything but ordinary, I had a lemon popsicle in my lemoncello drink! ....and rose petals in the secret drink BUT it was delicious and not the flavors expected. The appetizer was delicious and the battered fried in was tasty. The cheeeeese wheel - aged 24-month and it was brand new!!!! (Welllll at least it looked it) Roberto said they just got it in, that Italy is backlogged for cheese wheels and I can see why, this made the dish so rich and creamy... not really caring for mushrooms or sundried tomatoes, I gave this dish a shot and was not disappointed at all. They have 1 special each night that is made in the cheese bowl, so sorry you dint get to pick and choose. That makes sense and you don't want additional flavors in your own dish. The entire experience was amazing from start to finish. I highly recommend this place and we will be coming back. Did I mention how affordable this place is, for being a classy Italian restaurant in downtown area?!?! Can't wait to come back! Make sure to ask to sit in Roberto's area!!!

Yesterday we had our Christmas party at thos place. Everything ran extremely smoothly. The room was decorated really nice. Manager Guillermo was very attentive as well. Fernando and his team were super nice. He even sang for us. Bartenders Cami and Amber 10/10. Cocktails & mocktails were delicious. Pasta ( freshly made) and pizzas were delicious. Lots of parking .

This place is so underrated. They have the closest pasta I've had in Europe! Their pastas are always cooked right. My husband and I keep coming back here to try different pasta dishes. Who knew that Chula Vista has a hidden Italian restaurant?

Enjoyed a dinner get together with my friends the other day. Service was great from all staff and of course from our server, Fernando. He made sure we were all having a good time. My friends and I all shared a piece of our dishes and they all tasted delicious. Calamari was my favorite and the watermelon Sangria. Looking forward to my next visit here :)

Friendly server and staff. Great tasting food! Butter-flavored vegetables. Bruschetta had prosciutto and sweet jam-like tomatoes which added a nice touch. Nice calamari appetizer also included shrimp and some battered vegetables. Market price t-bone steak arrived sizzling on unique hot iron skillet. Perfectly seasoned and prepared medium and kept warm on skillet.

Hidden gem! You don't have to go to Italy for the viral cheese wheel pasta dish. It's here in Chula Vista. Very good pasta. Friendly service. Reasonable wine prices.

We came to celebrate a birthday after being told in the morning that Dinner was a must! After a great experience in the morning food and service wise, we decided to come back for dinner. They did not disappoint. The server was Fernando. A very attentive person. His recommendations were great. When it was time to celebrate my birthday he joined in singing happy birthday with a very unique and wonderful way. Really appreciated it. Definitely our new place to enjoy a nice dinner. The place is decorated in a very unique way. The personell and food are great. Totally recommend it.

All around excellent. From salad, eggplant to dessert , wine selections. Thx Fernando and team

Service and food was great, Guillermo takes care of his customers and helps with any questions you have

A True Thanksgiving Delight at Acqua E Parina I enjoyed a beautiful Thanksgiving dinner at Acqua E Parina, and let me just say chef's kiss. From the moment I stepped inside, the restaurant's warm glow and elegant atmosphere set the perfect mood for the evening. Every dish felt thoughtfully crafted, balancing tradition with a touch of refinement. The flavors were rich, comforting, and absolutely satisfying, exactly what Thanksgiving should taste like. I loved every single bite. The service was gracious the entire experience felt wonderfully festive without being over the top. Acqua E Parina delivered a Thanksgiving dinner that was both cozy and elevated--a rare combination. Beautiful restaurant, beautiful meal. I'll definitely be coming back.

I would include a photo of my food, but it was so good I didn't have a chance to. The gnocchi was out of this world, packed with flavor and beautifully plated. Special shoutout to our server Guillermo who took wonderful care of us. This place would have already been a 10/10, but he elevated the experience to another level. It's so nice to go to a restaurant and be helped by someone who truly loves his job and has passion. We will be back here often!

Breakfast by day (Farmers Table) and Italian Restaurant by night! (Sunday through Thursday) what could be more perfect than having 2 amazing restaurants at one location in the heart of downtown Chula Vista?! Have been wanting to check this place out since they opened and finally got a chance on our anniversary! We made reservations "just in case" and for a Tuesday night, this places was BUSY! They do not open until 4pm but as soon as they do, the people do not stop coming. We were immediately greeted amd seated. We asked for outside because of the great weather. Our waiter, Roberto, was 5-star first class service, the best we could have ever asked for having our anniversary dinner here! The food.... soooo amazingly delicious! We ordered drinks and they were anything but ordinary, I had a lemon popsicle in my lemoncello drink! ....and rose petals in the secret drink BUT it was delicious and not the flavors expected. The appetizer was delicious and the battered fried in was tasty. The cheeeeese wheel - aged 24-month and it was brand new!!!! (Welllll at least it looked it) Roberto said they just got it in, that Italy is backlogged for cheese wheels and I can see why, this made the dish so rich and creamy... not really caring for mushrooms or sundried tomatoes, I gave this dish a shot and was not disappointed at all. They have 1 special each night that is made in the cheese bowl, so sorry you dint get to pick and choose. That makes sense and you don't want additional flavors in your own dish. The entire experience was amazing from start to finish. Did I mention the pasta is made from scratch, the sauces from scratch, the drinks have real ingredients! I highly recommend this place and we will be coming back. Did I mention how affordable this place is, for being a classy Italian restaurant in downtown area?!?! Can't wait to come back! Make sure to ask to sit in Roberto's area!!!

Came back to this restaurant to now try out the pasta I came back in April 2025 and now back for more recently for a friends Christmas gift exchange December 2025. The service was prompt and was not very busy for a Tuesday evening. Very chill casual vibes at the restaurant. And everything we ordered we shared amongst the 3 of us and was great. We ordered the highly recommended mango sangria & watermelon berry sangria. We shared a caprese salad, pane fresco with Italian butter, chicken allá parmigiana, rigatoni bolognese and shared a dessert of tiramisu. Everything came out delish! Added recent pictures as well. Totally recommend and our waiter mentioned there will soon also be a bbq spot at the same location (left side of the restaurant) looking forward to keep an eye out for when that grand opening will be!

This was a very pleasant surprise. We came in to see how the PM switch from Farmers table to Acqua E Farina goes and they do it very well. The cocktails were pretty and delicious, but the star is absolutely the food. Everything was well balanced and delicious. Portions were perfect to feel satisfied without feeling stuffed or in a carb coma. The whole vibe was very calm and cozy perfect for celebrations or a date night, nothing was rushed or too loud to have a combination The servers were all very attentive, we are looking to coming back

This place has so much potential but really needs to up its game on food. The portions are MASSIVE which is great... but what good is a lot of food that lacks depth and flavor. I got the pappardelle with beef cheek, and while the beef was perfectly cooked, the sauce and veggies in it were bland and flavorless. I also don't understand why I was picking out TWIGS from my pasta dish. The "caprese salad" is just a massive blob of burrata covered in a tomato and placed over pesto. Service was great and the spot is very spacious, but the kitchen needs work!

My first time here. Amazing service by Fernando and Guillermo. Great ambiance. Food was excellent. Prices are great and food is well served with plenty left over to take home. I will definitely be back.

Food was amazing definitely will be coming back and recommending friends and family to try this place out! Service was amazing as well. Sergio knew what he was talking about when it came to food and drink and did not disappoint! Not only that but it's such a cute restaurant very clean, and cute date night was definitely a success at this place!

Decent Italian spot in Chula Vista with large portion sizes. Definitely for more than one person! The cocktails were picture perfect and great. We had attentive service and the line of aperol & limoncello greeting you as walk in is a cute touch. The pappardelle was rich and the ragu was yummy. You will leave this place stuffed!!

We were looking for a new place to celebrate my sister's birthday so we looked at yelp and found Acqua E Farina. The restaurant looked well decorated and the food reviews were great. It was Black Friday and a little after 8pm and it looked like they were getting ready to close early. Guillermo our server made as feel comfortable and not rushed. He did a great job explaining the menu to us. The food was great but made it best was Guillermo's service. Definitely recommend it and will be back.

I've had this bookmarked ever since I saw it pop up in my Hot & New feed and I couldn't resist trying! I was perplexed at first because at first I thought that Farmer's Market was gone but no, this restaurant inhabits the same space! Acqua E Farina is available after 430 pm, whereas Farmer's Table is open up to 2:30. Here's what I had; Mango Sangria was so refreshing! Highly recommend. 24 Month Aged Parmesan Cheese Wheel Pasta - I had gnocchi with mushrooms and chicken. The waiter even poured cognac and cooked it down with the Parmesan! He also sang afterwards! The pasta selection differs so make sure to ask. Sauce was creamy and pasta was filling. Acqua E Farina - I really couldn't taste the salami, mushrooms, and onions as the mozzarella was overpowering the rest of the pizza. Dough was nice and crisp on the outside and chewy on the inside. Tiramisu was light and delicious! The staff were so nice and accommodating. Special thanks to Fernando and Guillermo for making my dinner a great one! Tips- Highly recommend you go during the week as they're still working out the kinks during high peak times (I went on a Wednesday). One of my friends went during peak time and due to short staffing, her experience wasn't too great.

Came here to celebrate my birthday with my best friend and was pleasantly surprised by how good the food was and the fantastic service received by our waiter Guillermo. We started off with a glass of wine. Guillermo was very attentive and provided recommendations of the menu. We decided to try the bruschetta. Major win! They were delicious. We also ordered the lobster raviolis and a margherita pizza. Definitely recommend the raviolis. Guillermo showed us how the pasta is handmade in the restaurant every morning, which makes sense because you could taste the quality of it in the dish. Guillermo asked if we were celebrating something to which I responded "life" aka my birthday. After we finished with food, we were going to order dessert but were surprised with a complimentary birthday Tiramisu (which was very tasty) which was accompanied by Fernando's personal happy birthday signing (another member of the staff at Acqua e Farina). I was taken aback by his beautiful voice and kind birthday wishes. Thank you for making my dinner so very special! Guillermo mentioned an aged cheese wheel served table side to which my friend and I will be happy to explore in the near future given our wonderful experience at Acqua e Farina. If you are looking for tasty italian food with great service, fair pricing, no struggle for parking (compared to many downtown/little Italy options), I would highly recommend you check out this place.

First time here our server Roberto was so hospitable he went over the menu we order a full bottle of wine and on Tuesdays bottles are half off the calamari and sauce was delicious crispy you can actually taste the calamari and shrimps pasta was saucy full of flavors seafood pasta the pasta was really tasty the noodles had so much flavors seafood so good we were so full had not room for dessert next time . Restaurant is cute very Italian decor . Service was excellent thank you Roberto !!

My mom and I came here for Christmas Eve and everything was phenomenal. I had the short rib entree, Caesar salad, homemade bread and classic sangria. SO GOOD! Our waiter, Sergio and the owner were so kind. My mom wasn't feeling well (She wasn't feeling well prior to dinner, but she wanted to join me so we could spend the evening together) and the owner made her a special drink to help with her symptoms. Amazing service and yummy food!

New to SD and now a local here first time experience! Made reservations and was seated right away. Excellent customer service! Food came fast and hot! Didn't take pictures of the pizza but it was delicious! Will definitely be a regular and return!

Dined here last week with some friends. Service was attentive and friendly. We had the zuchini blossoms, cheese wheel pasta, risotto, braided beef and pork osso bucco. Everyone eas cert happy with their food. I chose the risotto which was supposed to have zuchini blossoms but had diced zuchini instead. The rice was perfectly cooked and season. I will go back to check out the cheese wheel at some point.

I like the place, clean, quiet and tidy, everything is matching. Indoor know why just so relaxing sit down and chose the dishes. Pizza is good just portion not enough for both of us to share. Pasta was good, except a little bit salty. There is other options really attractive that we found in the end, so that we have to come back and try more.

5 stars Delicious! Go now! Best meal I have had in years! I am so happy we found a new favorite! Best T Bone steak! better than any steakhouse in San Diego! The best seasoned meal we have had in a long time! Excellent service, nice variety in the menu. Really great indoor atmosphere! Our server Fernando S. was so friendly and helpful! You could tell he had so much experience. Our drinks were always filled. We spoke to the manager Guillermo and the chef that is how excited we were to eat each delicious item! High end in the heart of Chula Vista near the police station. Presentation was so high end! Check out the good videos I posted! That steak has me in a chokehold with the cream sauce. Tips: parking in the back they have brunch also. Order the T-bone steak and share it feeds 2-3 it comes sizzling on a cast iron skillet. We order ours rare-medium rare and it still cooks while you are eating so you may want to order it less cooked so it does not overcook on the skillet. Ours was exactly how we like it! The broccolini was so garlicky! Perfection! Potatoes were silky in a clarified butter! Didn't even need gravy but the gravy was wood too! The meat came with a side of gravy and a side of a cream mushroom cognac (I think) sauce that I could have drank! I love that it was on the side so I could put as much or as little as I want! So impressive! If you like burrata caprese well this was literally the best most unique and most creative interpretation we have ever tasted! It was small but with the shaved truffles and truffle oil it was AMAZING My husband literally is dreaming of this! We are so much! We need to try dessert next time! I heard it changes every few days. Finally a phenomenal restaurant close to my home! I cannot wait to go back and am getting a gift card for friends here any chance I get! I never give such high reviews! So happy

Amazing!!! This little local spot was so welcoming from the moment we walked in until the moment we left. The food tasted like it was made with care and tradition, and every dish felt special. The cocktails were beautiful and creative -- my "Sunset" drink was such a treat -- and while the wine list was small, each choice was lovely. What meant the most to me, though, was the kindness of the staff. I really wanted our dinner for 16 to be at round tables, and they went out of their way to make it happen. That extra effort made the evening feel even more special. It wasn't just dinner -- it was an experience full of warmth, care, and hospitality!! My guests were all very happy.

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We were immediately seated and our waiter was Roberto. He did an excellent job being attentive to the table, bringing us water, and making sure we enjoyed the food. Food had lots of flavor and was HOT. Thank you Roberto for the fabulous service and fantastic experience! My friends and I will be back again soon

First time experience at this location was absolutely delightful. Upon entering, we were greeted with a smile and welcomed into a very warm and inviting space. There were two birthday parties and one of the waiters had the voice of an opera singer. We shared three dishes.. Caesar salad, stacked very high, lobster ravioli, and classic carbonara. Every single item was absolutely delicious. The creamy sauce that served as a base for the lobster ravioli was out of this world. The filling had good lobster flavor, but I do wish that it had meteor bits inside as opposed to just a creamy interior. In the end it was still magnificent. The freshness of the carbonara pasta was lethal, the cream was indulgent, and the serving size was stellar! Overall the only disappointment that I had was that they did not have the pistachio cannoli. If I had to guess though , it was because it was so delicious that they ran out. I will definitely be coming back for another round of delicious Italian fair. Side note, there is plenty of parking in the parking garage located behind the building. After I have that cannoli I might jump this review up to five stars!

Nice location in downtown Chula Vista. Food was excellent and ambiance is ideal for meeting up with friends for dinner. Cocktails were pretty good but more on the sweeter side. Service was slow and not very attentive, but maybe because of limited staffing on a Wednesday night. They also didn't refill my water, which is a personal peeve. No Cheese Wheel Pasta available that night. I had the Spaghetti Nero Mediterraneo, which is a squid ink pasta with seafood, and it was delicious. I was impressed with the serving of seafood. It was also a generous portion -- this entree can be shared for two. My wife had the Panzerotti, which is a spinach and mushroom ravioli. It was a little salty but enjoyable. Had the Tiramisu dessert which was okay. Overall, we had a great meal and I would go back again and try the Cheese Wheel Pasta.

Great food and service! We tried a little bit of everything and nothing disappointed. If you're looking for delicious Italian food without the long wait for a table, family friendly and excellent service, this is the place! Plus, the parking structure right behind the restaurant makes it super convenient. We're excited to come back for a date night!

the food is not worth the price AT ALLLLL!! $45 for a plate with less food than the $20 plate. Just cause they made it in that cheese wheel(not worth it ) i would recommend people to go to Olive Garden or anywhere else!! worse service ever that guy fernando needs better customer service skills.. he keep forgetting our order I never got what I tell him I was gonna get... over all TERRIBLE

Delicious food and great service. Would definitely recommend. Family Friendly. Visited here a few times, never any issues.

we had to approach to be seated,.the waiter Fernando, was very attentive and understanding about my 14 month old granddaughter! Fernando is amazing at his job. He's an asset to the company !the food was great!

Omg was this food AMAZING! We loved every single dish! The spaghetti was so creamy and the ribs were so tender. Service was great, they were super friendly and engaging. I am so happy I found this gem. My daughter can't wait to go back!

Came here on a weekday for an early dinner around 530pm. the restaurant was relatively empty at this time, but became busier around 7ish. This shared restaurant space is such a smart use of space. Decor and ambience is dressy casual that gives you a warm comforting feeling. Let me just say, the food was delicious. Our group started out with some of their bread and butter. Sounds basic, but it was delicious. My friend ordered chicken parm which came with pasta. It was a large portion and while I didn't try it myself, my friend seemed to enjoy and finished it. I ordered their carbonara. It was so rich and creamy. The noodles were al dente with a good chew. The food is definitely on point. Service honestly was a little awkward. The gentleman was nice and checked on us often. What was weird, and a little entertaining, was how he would come to our table, speak to us for a moment, and just walk away suddenly. This happened several times. He was definitely pulled in many directions. However we do appreciate their patience as our group stayed at our table for hrs, long after our bill was paid. There's a shared parking area that stays pretty full as it's shared with multiple businesses. There's also street parking and a parking lot for pay across the street. Pay is appropriate for quality of food.

Best hand made pasta and food. Everything we have tried here is awesome! Fernando and Guillermo are amazing.

Wow, wow, wow! My wife and I go out to eat maybe once a week, and I can honestly say I haven't had service and food this amazing in a very, very, VERY long time. I am beyond satisfied with today's experience. Our server, Roberto, brought incredible energy, offered spot-on recommendations, and made us feel like we were chatting with a good friend. And somehow, the only thing better than his service was the food itself. I told my wife, "This is what pasta is supposed to taste like!" it was like tasting it for the first time. Truly unforgettable. We also had the pleasure of meeting Guillermo, the general manager, whose philosophy and passion for excellence show in every detail. He's running this place at the highest level. To my fellow Chula Vista locals: give this place a try. We will definitely be back!

Great service great food . The vibes are nice too . Went with a large group of beautiful women from life group and they took care of us really good . Host were very friendly and professional. I got a pizza and it was so delicious I tried a little bit of everything from all the girls ordering food . Everything was delicious. Definitely will be coming back

The food was really good. We went for restaurant week and plan to go again. The staff was super nice and offered suggestions. Jorge and Guillermo were super nice.

The service was incredible! We were welcomed and attended to very quickly with smiles throughout our entire experience at the restaurant. The food was very delicious, especially the tiramisu and Fiori di Zucca! Our server was also out of this world; definitely ask for Fernando if you want excellent service.

*customer service was all around * spacious restaurant * great for big groups *awesome food presentation * good for date night * sharable Ok this place is a must try I have them a four because you can't give a 3 1/2 stars but really was based on customer service! Servers are so informative and friendly supper engaging made the experience fun. Food was ok for me but i definitely recommend to try. My cheese wheel special was great presentation experience but the rum was a bit over kill for me it overpowered the creamy cheesy flavor. The prosciutto pizza got soggy real quick was difficult to eat. The cocktails was amazing I had the mango sangria. The tiramisu was really good. If you check in on yelp you get dessert for free.

My boyfriend and I just had dinner here for the first time and it was perfect! We were just outside looking at the menu and they were very welcoming so we decided to come inside to eat. We were seated right away and given water. They also took our drink and food order right away. Service is overall excellent. Our server was Guillermo who is also the manager. He was amazing! I got the Bolognese rigatoni and my boyfriend got the the chicken parm. I got the Mama Mia cocktsil and he got the Sunset cocktail. Everything was 10/10. We'll be back and will also be back to try Farmer's Table during the morning.

If you're looking for an unforgettable Italian dining experience in San Diego, this is the place. From the moment we walked in, the ambiance was lively and welcoming. The energy in the room was contagious, with the soft clinking of glasses, laughter echoing from nearby tables, and music that set the perfect tone for a festive night out. Now let's talk about the food -- wow. The pasta was hands-down some of the best I've had outside of Italy. Perfectly al dente, rich sauces, and flavors that clearly came from love and tradition. We were lucky enough to try the cheese wheel experience, and it was as entertaining as it was delicious. Watching fresh pasta get tossed in a wheel of melted cheese (straight from Italy that was aged over 24 months) was mesmerizing -- and yes, it tasted even better than it looked. The prices are quite fair and the plates are quite filling. I typically clear my whole plate but this was one of the few times where I actually had some leftovers to eat the next day--and honestly, those leftovers I just had this morning were pretty spectacular. But the absolute highlight of the evening? Our waiter (who was already amazing) broke into opera right in the middle of serving the chef's special! His voice was stunning -- rich, powerful, and totally unexpected. It turned dinner into a full-on performance They even have a cute little service where they'll have a photographer take some table photos for your party and offer you the chance to purchase some of these memories, framed and in high quality. My family ended up walking out with two of them! We came for the food, but left with an experience we'll be talking about for a long time. Very thankful to our server, Fernando, for such an amazing Father's Day dinner! Can't wait to come back and bring friends -- this place is a gem.

Uncharacteristic from our last visits here but the service was just not what I have come to love about this restaurant. I made sure to use the Open table reservation Ap and listed that it was my sons 30th birthday. The hostess failed to even ask us if we had a reservation and never looked at the notes even after asking her to check. The food was ok and again I think it was the service that was disappointing. It seems our server was more interested I her phone which was plugged in at the bar with a bright green flashing cord, than serving our table. Only checked the table once, never mentioned my sons birthday. We will be back because I believe this was a one off. Hoping for a better experience next time.

Acqua E Farina is located in the same building as Farmer's Table in Chula Vista. Farmer's table will continue to serve breakfast and brunch through the morning hours, and Acqua e Farina will serve dinner at 4 pm daily. Let me start by expressing that Acqua e Farina is an outstanding place to have dinner. The food and service were quite exceptional, not to mention they newly renovated space very inviting. For dinner, I had the acqua e farina house salad with wild arugula, the Pappardelle with beef cheek ragu, and the acqua e farina pizza with salame picante and mushrooms, not mention a nice glass of Italian dry red wine. The salad was light, simple, and refreshing. The wild arugula was great and paired well with roasted peppers, pickled onions, and truffle croutons. The pecorino added nice saltiness. The balsamic olive oil was mild and not to be overbearing. The pappardelle was definitely the highlight of dinner. The pasta was prepared to perfection and had a terrific chew. The slowly rendered down beef cheeks developed a great rich flavor. I thought the sauce was absolutely delicious. I highly recommend this item. The acqua e farina pizza was great, too. The new take on the neapolitan dough is very successful. It was super soft and chewy with a very light crisp exterior. The spicy salame was tasty, and the San Marzano tomato sauce was very delicious. The pizza also came with red onions, mushrooms, mozzarella & stracciatella cheese, not to mention fresh oregano, which took the pizza over the top. Oh yes, the canaloni are wonderful. I had the pistachio and chocolate chip, and they both were bliss. Both came generously filled, and the plate was beautifully presented. The meal was excellent and so was the service. Claudio, an old-school Italian, offered mannerisms of an old word Italian gent in a good way. Barbara, the manager, took the time to provide details regarding the menu and some of the new interior design. Great new spot for dinner.

A fantastic new spot in Chula Vista! I love the concept--when Farmer's Table closes after lunch, Acqua E Farina takes over for dinner! The decor is adorable, and the space is really open and inviting. There's outdoor dining available, and a free parking garage right behind the restaurant! The food is absolutely delicious. Start with their bread and be sure to save room for the cannolis. The service was excellent as well!

I wanted to love this place based on the reviews I had seen. Went on Friday for date night, didn't realize that it's in the same building as 'Farm to Table'. The service was good, the gentleman who helped us was attentive. However that is the only pleasant experience we had. We ordered the calamari as an app. and it was so overcooked it was rubbery. The one shrimp that came with the plate had a jerky texture from how over fried it was. The main plates were the squid ink pasta with seafood, carbonara pasta and a pizza. Every single plate was lacking flavor and the seafood was not fresh and overcooked. The table we were seated at was a 2 seater (nothing wrong with that) but there was plenty of other open seats. The reason I'm mentioning this is because our table was close to the employees point of entry and could hear the music coming from the kitchen which did not go with the ambience music they had playing. Unfortunately it wasn't the experience I was expecting and the prices do not go with what was offered. Food:* Service:**** Ambiance:**

First time here and we loved it! The food was delicious! We ordered the papardelle, chicken parm and calamari ! Fernando, our waiter was amazing. He was so kind and made sure we were always good. Thank you for a good experience! We will be back for sure

Very friendly staff , Fernando treated us very well A++++ service and the guy refilling our water and picking up the dishes treated us nice as well . No complaints , service was excellent . We ordered carbonara with shrimp , pizza , calamari , bruschetta it was all delicious . I did not like the meatballs but everything else was great . It was my friends taking me out for my birthday and gave me a tiramisu cake . Very generous and very much appreciated. The cocktails are delicious. Love the ambiance . I would definitely come back .Thank you

We did our sister-giving here and what an amazing time we had!! Our server Guillermo took care of us, laughed with us and always had a great smile. The food was so yummy. I had the fettuccine Alfredo and the Cesar salad. I Will definitely 10/10 recommend and come back again! Gracias Por todo!!!

Il pasto era molto delizioso! We stopped into this neighborhood Italian eatery on a Friday night without a reservation. Luckily, we were able to secure a table. I was pleased to find that the restaurant was quiet, aside from the Italian music playing in the background, and the tables were widely spaced apart allowing for a feeling of intimacy for each dining party. The staff were friendly and very helpful in their recommendations. Ho apprezzato la nostra cameriera Amber. Brava! We also appreciate Guillermo who took time out to talk with us to share the history and vision of Acqua e Farina. Now the food! My husband started with a glass of the Sangiovese "Mezzadro" (Abruzzo) and I had a Mango Sangria which was refreshing and not too sweet. Il Pane Fresco era delizioso especially with the homemade butter compound which had a very slight spiciness to it perfectly flavored the ciabatta and focaccia. For our entree we chose the Brasato, 18 hours Braised Boneless Short Rib with Garlic Confit Mashed Potatoes and Broccolini. The protein was perfectly tender and the potatoes were soft and flavorful. Everything was fresh and served at a perfect temperature. We ended with the Tiramisu. This meal was the best we've had during this visit to SD and it was just what we needed after a very rough day. Guillermo remarked that they want their food to be A Remedy. That It Was!We both left feeling rejuvenated and the meal sat very well in my husband's very temperamental digestive system . We look forward to making Acqua e Farina a priority stop during our visits to SD.

Love! Had the Spaghettinero Mediterraneo and Prosciutto e Burrata and it was all delicious. Would like to go back for the cheese wheel!! Service was friendly and attentive and the decor is very trendy and cute.

This place is a fabulous restaurant. I have lived in Italy and this place is very close to being in Italy. The food and service phenomenal. It's almost like eating at restaurant in Italy and the service is like eating at home with family. We also watched the Dodgers win game 2 of the 2025 world series