Acquolina

Had very high expectations for a 2-star place, especially the day after we were highly impressed by a 1-star in Rome (Zia). Totally lived up to those expectations, largely because they let us do two different menus and share (despite saying on their menu they don't do this). This always makes the experience so much better, getting to try twice as much, so I hope they make that a regular thing. It's a very formal place; I had to bring a 2nd pair of shoes on our 2 week trip specifically to wear here :-) Food was tremendous overall, and often pretty challenging - if you're not into experimentation and creativity and you just want standard delicious food I wouldn't recommend this place but if you want to try a bunch of wonderful and inventive stuff you've never imagined, have your notions of what e.g. dessert is challenged, this is the place. Not to say it prioritizes different over good, either - my wife had a couple things that didn't work for her (out of 24) but I enjoyed every course quite a bit, with 11 new things added to my list of best-things-I've-ever-eaten. $300/person, 26/20 score, priced right (for comparison it's slightly cheaper but not quite as good as Acquerello, also 2*, in San Francisco, which is my #1 restaurant) Particular favorites: the carrot cocktail, potato napoleon with creamed cod, the fermented tuna heart with butter and bread (such an incredible and unique flavor), the lobster with pil pil (stunning), the sweetbreads with mantis shrimp aioli, the orzo with wild garlic sauce/clams/glasswort, the spaghetti with zucchini flowers, the ravioli with liquid bread filling and bready milk sauce, the duck liver savory meringue with truffles. Desserts were maybe the most memorable part - fig leaf ice cream with fig leaf oil and mulberries, a glasswort foam and sorbet with sour cream that would've been a salad if not for some sweet apple, & a creme caramel made with mullet roe instead of chicken eggs (felt like an Iron Chef judge, could totally taste the seafood but it was still great)

Booked at very short notice and was fortunate to secure a table. What an experience! This restaurant was nothing short of extraordinary. Firstly, the service was impeccable - the wait staff were attentive and so engaged and proud in presenting what Chef Danielle Lippi had prepared. The wine pairings were not only perfect, but every one of them was a wine we had never tried (or even heard of), nor had we ever tried most of the varieties presented. The food itself was wonderful - some of the combinations were things you’d might never consider, such as a cauliflower and white chocolate puree that accompanied a cod with caviar, or the Almond, Rhubarb and Strawberry foam/anglaise that had powdered caper leaves sprinkled on it. Our final surprise came after we asked one of our waiters to send our thanks and compliments to the chef for such a memorable meal. Chef Danielle suddenly appeared from the kitchen to also thank us in return for coming and to ask us for our thoughts on various dishes. Such an impressive and engaging man with an obvious passion and pride for what he does. What a great night! If you’re ever in Rome, do yourself a huge favour and have dinner at Acquolina!

My wife and I were in Rome a week ago. We decided to go to Acquolina for our dinner date. We love all 9 dishes and the appetizers. The service was exceptionally outstanding! The food tasted very unique, and all the flavors worked in perfect harmony. The presentation was perfect, and the plates and bowls that the food was served in had somewhat rough edges and varying temperatures, which added another sensory experience for the eater.

Food was okay. We ordered 1 bottle of 2021 Alteni Di Brassica, Gaja, but the staff mistakenly listed the year 2016 when checking out, which is an extra charge of over 100 euro. Rather unprofessional for a Michelin 2-star restaurant. Regarding your reply: I’m not being unreasonable, only stating the fact. But upon your response, I can only see that you guys, as a team that should’ve been professional, being arrogant and won’t take any little criticism.

An Unforgettable Evening at Acquolina!!! We had the pleasure of experiencing an extraordinary evening at the 2-star Michelin restaurant Acquolina. The food was a true masterpiece – innovative, creative, and crafted with impeccable skill. Each of the nine courses was a small work of art, impressing not only with its flavors but also with its stunning presentation. The service was outstanding, attentive, and took the time to explain the preparation and concept behind each dish in detail. A special highlight was the perfectly paired wine accompaniment – surprising, diverse, and flawlessly matched to the courses. Having already enjoyed an evening at another Michelin-starred restaurant in Rome, this evening at Acquolina exceeded all of our expectations. For us, it’s simply the best restaurant in Rome – an absolute must for any food lover! A heartfelt thank you to the entire team for this unique experience!

We had a really wonderful experience at Acquolina. The food, the attention to detail, the creativity, the service were all impeccable.

The design of the restaurant is very elegant and simple and very private . The service is impeccable. Everyone who works there is extremely helpful and polite. We ate divinely delicious food, I really enjoyed every one of them. We ate a 7-course menu without wine pairing. Despite the fact that small portions were extracted, approx. after the 5th course I was very full. The restaurant really deserves 2 Michelin Stars. I wholeheartedly recommend the restaurant to everyone who wants to try a real gourmet experience.

This was an easy 5 * , the atmosphere was amazing , minimal and chic. We chose the fish menu and I was impressed of the tastes and the smell. I didn t really like the desserts but this is my personal taste as I am not a fan of lemon and I hate rose water. At the end the sweets that comes from the restaurant are amazing I loved the cinnamon baklava. The waiter realised I did not eat the previous deserts so he brought for me a second round from the one I liked. The service was incredible, we did not have to search for them or to ask something, they were one step ahead always. Amazing experience. Well done I forgot to mention we did the wine pairing and it really worth it.