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For two star Italian, try Trattoria Acqua in La Jolla. Located in the La Jolla neighborhood, this mildly expensive restaurant is one of the area's popular places. It's been awarded the 10 Best Views in San Diego award. This place features great views. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a romantic atmosphere. This place features a full bar and fine wines. People who have eaten here found the food italian by way of california.
5.0 of 5 stars.
Just an awesome place...the food is wonderful...the environment is superb...but let me talk about the owners...Victoria and Michael are amazing people; I always feel like I'm coming to have dinner at...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I ate here for a business lunch meeting yesterday and thought the place was closed. It was a beautiful and sunny Friday and Prospect Street was busy with tourists and lunch crowds. Our reservation...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We came here on a Saturday night at 8:30PM. It was a bit later than most people come, because they usually come for the view. That being said, we still had a lovely time.Prompt service, kind and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
in one word: AWESOME! service, food and atmosphere were great! i would recommend and return without hesitation
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I ate here last week for Restaurant Week in a group of 9. The atmosphere was great, although it took awhile for us to be served. I'm not sure whether that was because we were all college students,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So freakin good! The only reason it's getting 4 stars instead of 5 is because of the overabundance of mayonaise-ish sauce on the crab cake and it took a while for bread to come . But otherwise.. Food...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I ate here last night for restaurant week. We had a party of 5. I think because it was restaurant week the service and speed of food was extremely slow. I would have knocked it down to a 3 but I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really nice - everything: food, service, ambience.The atmosphere was almost like a laid-back Italian country cottage. Wine selection was so-so...next time I'll try some house special drinks. Great...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is simply amazing. A two minute walk from La Jolla Cove and some of the best seafood and italian food that you'll find. And I'm talking real italian, no Olive Garden garbage here. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Yech. This was one of the worst Italian restaurants that I have been to in California, second only to our neighborhood horror, Barolo in UTC. I have given up on finding tasty Italian food in San Diego...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Probably one of the best Italian restaurants I've eaten at. The staff was nice and helpful and the ambiance is great by the ocean. I started with the lobster bisque which was rich and amazing with...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I definitely enjoyed the meal here. I had a Moretti beer from Italy which I've never had before and I really like it. We had the tuna tar tar and the beer actually complimented the appetizer quite...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Such a lovely ambiance in the patio area that overlooks the cove area. The middle seating area is kind of stuffy and hot. The indoor courtyard is nice even though there is no view. Try to get seating...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was great! Delicious food, great wine selection.The BEST part is the atmosphere, especially if you go downstairs. This restaurant is so beautiful in little downtown La Jolla, right next...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If I die tomorrow, I would request to have my last meal here. Chyeah, the meal I had here was THAT good. And don't get me started on the amazing location. This is right by the beach and you can see...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i'm not a big fan of la jolla. they don't know what to do with the gays when we invade their quaint little village.not a big fan of trattorias, either. it seems they tend to be a little "vanilla," if...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My Husband and I had our wedding dinner here. The owner, Michael, was wonderful from the start. We met with him about a month before and set most details on paper. I stopped by that day and dropped...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am a little bias but i wont get into that. This place is one of my favs for a dinner overlooking the cove. My last meal there was incredible. We started out with drinks, calamari, and a caprese...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We recently had dinner here to celebrate my wife's birthday and it was an excellent experience from top to bottom. The staff was friendly and informal and we had a great table in a little secluded...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We have eaten here once and it was OK. The main problem I had with the restaurant was the quantity. I do not need Claim Jumper size portions to be satisfied. The food we had was too rich and creamy...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a nice quaint restaurant with good food and reasonable service. Love their complementary bread and hummus. Good pasta dishes. Park in the garage below and get validated.
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Major disappointment. My partner and I came here at lunchtime to celebrate my birthday. She ordered the butternut squash ravioli (way overpriced at $16 for lunch). It was close to inedible --...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Basically this place is one step above your average tourist trap. The food is mediocre and my experience with management there has shown me they aren't too concerned with repeat business (thanks for...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I had been here last year while home-hunting in San Diego. At the time, I was impressed by the service and the food. My impression has completely changed. I chose this establishment to bring friends...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We held our small, intimate wedding in Trattoria Acqua's wine room. It was everything we were looking for and we received many compliments on our restaurant selection. The ambiance was charming,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
ok, it had to be some stroke of luck or something i was having...for the 2nd time this day..i got some foreign thing in my food (see my "The Cottage" review)..this time it was a lil flying bug that...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love and adore this restaurant. It's my absolute favorite in San Diego. It has excellent and consistently good food of utmost quality, great and friendly service and a beautiful ambiance. It is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had a beautiful view and good service. The calamari were cooked perfectly, with a light, crunchy coating but completely tender.I had the quail. They give you two, and these were plump gals. Wrapped...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My first review of Trattoria Acqua was lame. So, I deleted it and came up with a new one! We made reservations for 8:30 last Friday. We had requested a table with a view, but since it was kind of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place. Incredible ocean views. Food is fantastic. Lobster raviolis are my favorite. Very romantic.
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for dinner tonight in a group of 4. The food & drinks were pricey, but it *is* an oceanfront restaurant in La Jolla so I guess can't expect anything else. Fortunately the food & drinks...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I love this place. It is our go to spot for a special occasion dinner. It's not even that pricey, but we are students, so it's a special night out for us :). The food is really good,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. The food is always excellent, but I always get the same thing--Spicy Eggplant Pasta. It's so good that I never want to try anything else. Prices are reasonable, and the service...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Even though I couldn't remember the name of this place for the life of me, Yelp's fantastic search functions put it right at my doorstep. Which is good, because I have plenty of fantastic things to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I read in USA Today that this place was on their list as one of the top 10 dining destinations in the nation. (insert whistle... that's setting a high bar). We went down a couple flight of stairs and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place. I took my wife here on our first date. It is charming, right off Prospect Street in La Jolla....so you can get a table with a view of the ocean too. Very good mediterranean/italian...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Trattoria Acqua three times in the past four months, and had three different experiences, all of them good. The inside has a nice, old-European style atmosphere to it, and if seated...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here on a business lunch and I have to say, it was delicious. I had the seafood pasta and it was just delicious! Everything was well cooked and seasoned and I couldn't stop eating even though I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dining al Fresca is one of the perks of living in Socool. You'll be hard pressed to find a better Italian restaurant with a killer patio then that of Acqua. The cobble stone floors transport you...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is amazing! My fiance and I went here for Valentine's Day dinner (a day early) to celebrate our one year engagement, and we could not have picked a better place. Although it was rainy and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sometimes when I get sick of the old "microwave dinner, a forty, and some dirty sex" routine I'll take my novia out for an evening of wine, fine dining, and delicate requests for BJs under a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
and the four starts is for the Bistecca Chiantina...a new york with carmelized onions and mushies with gorganzola sauce, accompanied by garlic mashed potatoes and green beans with bacon (it's all...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is an amazing Italian restaurant with a beautiful view. It is perfect for anniversaries, birthdays, or when the in-laws come into town. I went with my boyfriend's parents when they were in...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Carnivore and Veggie Girl stumbled on this place a few pre-yelp years ago. Veggie Girl has not forgotten the Agnolotti con Funghi Porcini e Tarfuro Nero in 3 years, and finally, finally, she gets...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the cute quaint setting of this restaurant. The outdoor patio was lined with lights, filled with beautiful fountains, greenery, and decorated with parisian masks. Attentive staff made...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I would give 3.5. Tried for restaurant week. We were seated next to window overlooking the ocean. NIce Italian, flowerly, country-style decor. Food got mixed points. "Carpaccio di manzo" was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is fantastico!Definitely 5 stars for Restaurant Week I went to this place last year for Restaurant Week and hands down one of the most romantic places to eat. I thought that I would sneak a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
A group of 8 of us came to trattoria for restaurant week. The restaurant is very pretty, it's definitely a romantic spot.I ordered the carpaccio to start, osso buco as main, and truffles to finish....
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place was simply amazing. i was really impressed with every aspect of acqua. the setting was extremely romantic in a breezy la jolla kind of way. think outdoor seating with high strung lights...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We had dinner here on New Year's Eve, and I'm not sure if the restaurant had their b-team working so that the rest could have the night off, but the service was pretty bad. Having to ask for a napkin...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Three and a half stars....After looking around on Yelp for a while pre-trip, I decided that the menu at Trattoria Acqua was the best I could find, in terms of inventiveness and creative-sounding...
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
it's somewhat of a quirky layout, but the location is spectacular and the staff is very welcoming and friendly. i forget your name, but our waiter from San Mateo, thanks for the spectacular service....
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Probably my favorite place in San Diego. I just adore this place. My boyfriend and I were looking for a place to go for dinner for my 21st birthday since we weren't feeling Jake's like I had...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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I love this place... in fact I can't get enough! Perhaps I am biased as I have a personal relationship with one of the managers however I don't get why and how this place has received poor reviews. Now don't...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have eaten at Tratoria and i love the italian dishes and go back often.I love all the past dishes.they rock.
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very upscale, beautiful place. My girlfriend and I came here for lunch for her birthday. Even at 2:15 when we arrived there were many people still eating. I had a gorgeous cobb salad (I love this...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a big fan. The decor is great. The pretty little lights, it's so romantic. The food is good but if you are picky like me than you probably only have a few choices. There chocolate crepe dessert...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Italian food isn't hard too make, and this is by far the worst I've had, that is, next to Olive Garden. The place was very cutesy and the staff was okay. Two of the four dishes came out of the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best location/view in SD. Amazing Italian. Wonderful staff.
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Italian food I've eaten. A great place right by the cliffs. The service is friendly, helpful and welcoming. I've eaten here twice, and both times I've ordered the Tutto Mare alla Diavola. It was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We came here on our first night in San Diego on our honeymoon a couple years ago. I completely forgot I didn't yelp it!!! It is excellent! It is a gorgeous restaurant in a spectacular location...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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When i first stepped foot into the place I was blown away by how cute it was. This place is the best for adventurous eaters and picky ones. Chef Demaso Lee is the BEST chef, he accomidates to the best of his...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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Great authentic italian, terrific service and great wine list. Great experience
kudzu.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place is wonderful, my boyfriend and i have eaten here just a few times (so far) but i know we will go back many more. the tables that overlook the water are by far the best place to sit,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe there's something I'm missing, but I don't understand why everyone seems to like this place so much. Granted, I don't LOVE Italian - it's fine, but doesn't thrill me - but nothing here really...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Perhaps 10 years ago, Trattoria Acqua was creative and exciting. We thought our food was good but nothing spectacular. It really appears that they are doing a good job but resting on past laurels a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I seem to plan our meals out on nice day with Apricot our dog in mind. We wanted to take him for a nice walk and usually its a choice between little Italy, Coronado and La Jolla. This Sat. hungry...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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My boyfriend and I went for dinner on Saturday night and will never return. We ordered a bottle of wine and our waiter disappeared. 25 minutes later he reappeared to let us know the $100 bottle of wine we...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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My husband and I have dined here multiple times and the first several visits were very good. Our last two dining experiencing however, was terrible! Last night we arrived and were seated promptly which we...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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I am dumbfounded by the poor reviews. I would rate this one of the top restaurants I have ever been to. My wife and I travel all over the world and eat out regularly in the country's finest restaurants and few...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a nice little place to have a quite dinner. Good food, good service, decent wine list. I'd come back again.
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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This place is another over priced restaurant in La Jolla. The food is decent but nothing out of the ordinary.
kudzu.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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Here is a pretty expensive restaurant in La Jolla that really doesn't need to be. It would probably be best if you headed to Downtown to get some Italian.
kudzu.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good food, nice place, our servers were polite despite our prom outlook. The environment was charming and well-done. They didn't object to us taking comical pictures of the mural in our room. Nice...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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I think the atmosphere is a little cheesy, with the mural painted walls and candles burning in the daytime, but you get used to it. Nice food, nothing else remarkable.
kudzu.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As restaurant week returns, I find myself wondering which of the dozens of highly rated restaurants I should visit this year. I had always been interested in trying Trattoria Acqua, and had heard that...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Trattoria Acqua twice. Once for lunch with ten of my girlfriends and another time with my family and a guest from out of town for din din. This restaurant is decorated impeccably. Viva...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm just don't think that I was all that impressed. I wanted to be, took my fiance there for his birthday on a Monday and requested a nice table with a view. Instead, they didn't hold one for us and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The GF and I came here for our first experience of restaurant week. Summertime, reservation for 7:30pm was great. We got to watch the sun slip away from our table. The view overlooking the ocean...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good food. Good service. Menu is a bit seafood heavy for me, and not my kind of seafood. Still, probably one of the best restaurants in LJ.Definitely do all you can to reserve yourself a window...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite restaurant in downtown La Jolla, mainly because I have always had exceptional food, service, and beverages there. This past Sunday (June 22, 2008) was the first time I've had a chance to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a good restaurant for special occasions or to entertain! It's a little pricey and service can be a little snooty but it's good food! Try the calamari (appetizer) and the Cappa Santa alla...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't want to write a long review of this place so here it goes... Make reservations, ask them to sit you by the windows, order the lamb, it will come out perfectly cooked at medium rare, enjoy it...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As a place equally apt for a business lunch or a dinner date, this elegant Italian restaurant boasts a stunning view of the La Jolla waterfront from its 2-level architecture layered below street...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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I found this place while looking at the list of best restaurants in san diego. They were right; the food was very good and gourmet. However, that means that it was very expensive. Overall, our experience was...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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The food is on the pricey side but was prepared really well. I went with a large group and it took us an hour for all of us to get served. The restaurant is really pretty with lights hanging outside and a...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
romantic, exceptional service, delicious, amazing view, i LOVE this place. our server recommended wine that went perfectly with our lamb and filet mignon.. i would definitely visit again esp. for a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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Despite it's nook location at the bottom under Crabcatcher it's worth the walk down the stairs this quaint little restaurant has an amazing view of the Ocean. The motif is French countryside but don't be...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You got to try this one! Went there last night with the family and it was just perfect. I reserved a table by the window and we had a gorgeous view of the Cove.The food is stellar. The wine list is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for restaurant week in January with my friend. It was pretty good, however, service was a little slow and the restaurant wasn't even full. We were pretty ignored in the corner for a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I actually went to this placed based on its Yelp recommendation and was not disappointed. We were a bunch of high school seniors on prom night, but they treated us with unsnooty respect and care....
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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This lovely Italian seafood restaurant is in the heart of downtown La Jolla. The food and atmosphere are excellent. The prices are on the higher side, but the preparation and presentation make it worth the...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I absolutely love this place. The staff is always friendly and accommodating and the food is fantastic. The views aren't that great, but the ambiance is still wonderful. A great place for...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Comfortable and good come to mind. You are going to be disappointed if you are here for your anniversary (like we were) and think you are going to get a patio seat without waiting for it. Also be...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant, unlike most in San Diego, is somewhat comparable with Los Angeles-based fine dining restaurants in terms of food quality. Four stars because you can get a better meal in Los Angeles...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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Well we were late for our reservation but they held our table. They could not have nicer or more pleasant and the food was prepared to perfection. We will return the next time we go to La Jolla, which has the...
kudzu.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
salad. lobster ravioli. tiramisuthat's what i will always eat when i go here. it is a bombastic flavor explosion in your mouth. get seated next to the window (ocean view) or out in the area with all...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my go-to place when the 'rents come to town. Why? Because the food cannot be beat, the decor is charming, the wait staff are warm, and (last but not least) - New Yorkers thrive on good Italian...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for valentine's dayomg it was so packed, but thank goodness we had reservations. This place is soo cute too and such a perfect place for such a romantic holiday:)Omg, their pasta with the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite restaurant ever. forever. ever.i've come here a number of times with dates, family, and friends--and every time i've never been disappointed. they have awesome service, to die for food,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was a little worried when my wife and I were seated. The printed daily specials sheet was crumbled, stained and looked like it was pulled from the waste basket.Thankfully, the service and food made...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thank you, dear Trattoria Acqua, for extending Restaurant Week! Not only could I make a reservation at a reasonable hour, but I finally got a chance to sample your delicious menu at a reasonable...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Holy moly.... after eating at Trattoria Acqua, I felt the need to invoke all foods holy-Holy cannoli.Holy guacamole.Holy frijole.Holy mole (the chocolate poblano sauce, not the skin condition or the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was looking forward to visiting this restaurant after reading all the rave Yelp reviews. My friend and I decided to come for Restaurant Week, and we called the day before to make reservations. I was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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This restaurant is one of my favorites in San Diego. Great location right at the eastern end of Prospect, and if you make a reservation for it, you can get a table with a great view of the Cove. The food is...
kudzu.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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This place couldn't be more magical! There's a cute little courtyard and a bay window type seating area that looks over the ocean. The food is exquisite and artfully prepared. Casual atmosphere yet elegant at...
kudzu.com - user review - 12/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very, very good Italian food, with great service and excellent views from the Gazebo (ask for it when you make reservations). I've been eating lunch here once a week for the past couple of months and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for dinner with family last week and I have to say I will be back many times in the future. My mom ordered the fillet mignon and wouldn't shut up about how wonderful it was the rest of the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. Great italian food at a great price. The ambience is great and everyone who I've introduced this restaurant too have come back to it many times also. It is great for dates and also...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
While I agree wholeheartedly that the atmosphere of this restaurant is quaint and inviting I must diverge from the mainstream, my fellow Yelpers. Based on your reviews, I was filled with...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This a great place to have a romantic dinner, its cozy, the view is great and the lighting is dim and intimate. We had the lobster ravoli, which is one of their house specialites and it was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Family came down for brunch and overall, we had a good time with good food. They served their lunch menu but had their dinner offerings (minus osso bucco) as well but no one wanted pasta at an Italian...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
a solid 5. one of the best meals i've ever had. pat and i had an absolutely exquisite dinner here late last year, seated on the patio with a gorgeous view and pacific ocean breeze. i fell in love with...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is nice, great view of the water, and good service. My waiter was very handsome. ; ) Anyway I'm a big fan of calamari, I ordered that as an appetizer, lightly battered, seasoned just right,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite restaurant in downtown La Jolla. This cozy upscale restaurant has the luxury of having a combination of formalness and casual. The view of the ocean is gorgeous and the portions size is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2007
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Had dinner there with an old friend. Mussels were yummy for my tummy and the wine we had was an excellent pairing for our meal.....go check it out...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I ordered the Agnoloti con Fungi Porcini e Tartufo Nero...SO GOOD.Very romantic spot...Expensive but worth it.We had some kind of hummus-tasting dip too, which was also very delicious.I highly...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm going to channel my wife for this review. This is her favorite restaurant in all of California probably. Her last meal would probably be their stacked portabello mushroom salad, the Colorado...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 Stars = I wouldn't mind eating here for the rest of my life.My favorite fancy Italian restaurant; as well as my favorite fancy date spot (although you could totally go here in jeans and a tshirt)....
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
one word : YUMMY!!!!Before tasting the food........A friend of a friend recommended this place when none of us had any idea where to eat. we were surprised that no wait on a saturday night even we...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On word to describe this restaurant: RICH.1. not a cheap economical menu2. all the sauces and food here is very rich, heavy in taste.The ambiance was very romantic hidden Italian restaurant in the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very good food. Great service and view. Great atmosphere.The food was very good, but for the price, it didn't knock me out.
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down one of my favorite restaurants of all time. I have been going to Acqua for years after first discovering it while walking around La Jolla one day. Gorgeous atmosphere with several unique...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2007
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My husband took me here and it was the best restaurant I've been to in a very long time. The food is amazing, especially the mussels. The wine selection was great and the ambience was perfect. It is...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We went here with a group of six people. It was a Saturday night and we had to wait about 35 minutes for a table. We were wearing basic college bum clothes, though some people in the restaurant were...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2007
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Fabulous italian food! This restaurant is wonderful. Great service and the views are stunning. Wonderful wine list too.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/16/2006
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Nice location, Good food, Service so-so, People stood next to our table waiting to be seated while we tried to eat.
kudzu.com - user review - 10/30/2006
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I loved every bite at this restaurant. Can't wait for another special occassion to dine here. Don't miss out on this cozy little place with lots of personality. As to be expected, service was top-notch as...
kudzu.com - user review - 10/26/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely love coming here for brunch or lunch. When it gets dark, you really can't get much of the oceanview from any of the restaurants along Prospect. They offer a killer salmon sandwich with a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I got engaged here, after years of it being our favorite romantic restaurant in San Diego. The restaurant is located on the main street of La Jolla, with breathtaking views of the Pacific...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2005
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Nestled on tiled terraces close enough to catch ocean breezes, this Northern Italian spot has a relaxed ambience, with rustic walls and outdoor seating shaded by flowering vines, vaguely evoking a romantic...
frommers.com - user review
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Perched on a hill over looking the La Jolla Cove and Pacific Ocean Trattoria Acqua welcomes it's guests with the ambiance of the Italian Mediterranean.
opentable.com - user review
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italian, innovative and irresistible...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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Find valuable restaurant information including descriptions, photos, reviews and interactive maps for Trattoria Acqua in La Jolla, California. Locate additional information on sights, attractions and hotels.
travel.yahoo.com - user review
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undoubtably the best food and service we have had in san diego, the servers are very professional and the food is such a bargin. the wine list reads like a "who's who" of california and italy, very well...
fodors.com - user review
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perched on a hill over looking the la jolla cove and pacific ocean trattoria acqua welcomes it's guests with the ambiance of the italian mediterranean...
opentable.com - user review
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one of the several restaurants that line the la jolla cove, trattoria acqua is different not only because it is one floor below, but because it is looser and more relaxed, a gathering place with very little...
gayot.com - user review
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what a horrible experience!! i have never been treated worse in a restaurant!!....it was my girlfriend's.....
tripadvisor.com - user review
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reservations are a good idea for this mediterranean-inspired bistro above la jolla cove. on the lower level of coast walk center, this romantic eatery has dining rooms that are semi-open to the weather and the...
nytimes.com - user review
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charming frescos, romantic views--you'll think you've stumbled into a mediterranean dream...
signonsandiego.com - user review
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if you cannot bask under the tuscan sun, this award-winning restaurant is the next best thing. this place is incredibly popular and walk-ins should expect an extensive wait. warm, rustic walls complement...
wcities.com - user review
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trattoria acqua is a very pretty and romantic restaurant, featuring open-air dining in a romantic gazebo overlooking la jolla cove (ask for table 50 when you call for reservations - it's secluded and has a...
igougo.com - user review
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