Acqua Di Mare

Ok, this food, wow. I actually do have a few negatives BUT the food and sweet ambiance of this restaurant is too good not to give 5 stars and we will absolutely be coming back! What was so great? The risotto on the appetizer menu, I could've eaten 3 more bowls and licked them clean. The lobster ravioli in lemoncello sauce, whoooooa. I did start to get plate envy when I watched them serve up the table side pasta in the cheese wheel. But then I had one bite of this ravioli and the unbelievable sauce it came in, I cannot wait to go back and order these 2 things again.A few negatives....we were seated 6" from the front door, literally 6". This place is small, I get it, and that's part of what I like about it. It's quaint. This is just a spot I would not sit in again. It's awkward every time someone walks in or out, not to mention hot, as it's the summer. I look forward to going back when we can enjoy the patio.Our service was ok. Nothing major, just a lot of little things that added up to us walking out of there saying, hmmm, for a place like that, the waitress wasn't great. But the manager (maybe the owner?) came over to check in and apologize for the food delay, and the hostess was just lovely. So that balanced it out.Overall, even though we had a few complaints, this place is worthy of 5 stars, maybe even 6, because even writing this review, my mouth is watering for the risotto and ravioli. And it's just plain, well, cute and cozy. Great spot, just make sure you make a reservation!

Recommend: Yes. Perfect Date night spot. Food: Delicious! Love to come back again. Service: Excellent service. Treat you well. Acqua Di Mare is such a cute place. I heard this place has a cheese wheel so we had to come and check it out. They have several items on their menu where there is table side cooking (it was marked with an apostrophe on the menu). Food was amazing and the service here treats you well. Food:We got an appetizer of the octopus, the Acqua Di Mare (seafood) pasta, we also got the cheese wheel pasta (this pasta changes). Our friend also got the cheese wheel pasta and a short rib pasta. Everything was delicious. It was a fun experience and food taste great. I would love to come back again to try out more items on their menu!Service: service here is top notch. Most people don't do much for service but this place is very attention and just overall treats you well. I love the small touches of everything they do.

I did not eat here. I made reservations for my 2 sons birthday dinner. Called and spoke to the hostess twice. She even asked me if we were celebrating anything special. We showed up for our 7:30 reservation at 7:25. Guess what? They lost the reservation and had just given the last table. We were told we could wait 45 minutes and they'd try to squeeze us on. Definitely not then or ever at this point.

A lovely restaurant with incredible food. The seating area is limited as the spot is very small. You'll need a reservation which you can get through their website. I had dinner with a friend. I ordered spaghetti and meatballs. The marinara was delicate and plentiful. The meatballs were truly amazing. I know this is a simple entree but I think this dish tells you how good a restaurant is. It was a 10/10. My friend had Cacio E Pepe prepared table side. It was rich and complex. He ate all of it and loved it. We also shared a prosciutto burrata bruschetta that could have served four people. Very fresh. This is a great place. I highly recommend it!

I cannot wait to come back here! I was so happy with everything we ordered. To start off, we had complimentary bread. It was soft and you'll have an individual plate with olive oil and basil, if you'd like. We ordered the Octopus (Primi Piatti/app) and it was so tender with delicious sauce. So good we ordered another one! For pastas, we had the Cacio E Pepe, Lobster Pasta and Acqua Di Mare. They were all delicious, I cannot choose a favorite! The Cacio E Pepe was created in a cheese wheel at your table side. It had rich flavors of the cheese with truffle. I enjoyed the seafood pastas as there was a perfect amount of the seafood. The Lobster Pasta had a better sauce, in my opinion, than the Acqua Di Mare but both still yummy. As for a drink, I had an Elderflower drink since they didn't have Limoncello at the time. It was alright and light which I wanted. To top off the evening, we had complimentary cannolis since we spontaneously came here for my boyfriend's birthday. The cannolis were so good. I recommend making a reservation before coming here! Because we randomly decided to come here, the available tables were outside and it's way too hot to sit outside now. I love that this place reminds me of restaurants in Europe. Lastly, the service was excellent. I can't wait to come back to try more dishes!

For my birthday, I ventured to Acqua Di Mare in Chandler, and it turned out to be one of the most memorable dinners I've ever had. Having tasted exceptional octopus during my trip to Greece a couple of years ago, I was delighted to find that Acqua Di Mare's version matched the tenderness and flavor I experienced overseas.We indulged in three delightful dishes: the Acqua Di Mare, The Cacio E Pepe, and the lobster pasta. Each plate was a symphony of flavors. However, the Cacio E Pepe stole the show for me--I'm a cheese enthusiast, and this dish hit all the right notes.The service was impeccable, and the ambiance added to the overall charm. Acqua Di Mare has earned a spot on my list of go-to places for special occasions. I'll definitely be back!

We chose Acqua Di Mare for my son's birthday dinner. It did not disappoint. We started with 2 octopuses . The serving is small, it is an appetizer and it was 3 of us. This was the closest I've had an octopus taste so good since my Greece trip. Loved and recommend it. We ordered three different dishes to taste more. The Cacio di Pepe was just unbelievably delicious. The cheese wheel was an extra. This one was my favorite. The lobster pasta was good. The lobster was empty, you get what is on the dish for lobster meat. The sauce was super delicious. My second favorite. We had the Acqua Di Mare pasta, it was good with a mixture of seafood. It did not compare to the above. I had 2 cocktails that were delish. I don't drink often but had to go for a second one. Since it was my son's bday they brought two cannolis. They were good a bit burnt on edges. The ambience is European. It is small there is indoor and outdoor seating. We tried making a reservation same day online indoors, but there was none. We walked in and only outdoor seating was available.

We very much enjoyed our tasty food, our funny and helpful waitress, and the mom and pop feel of the restaurant.Pros1. Feels like a restaurant in a city like Chicago, NY, or somewhere in Europe. Lots of character. 2. The Cacio e Pepe (cheese wheel)!! I've seen the cheese wheel before but never in real life. Super fun to watch and very tasty.3. Ambiance is great for socializing with friends, and it's laid back. We did a double date when we dined there. Cons1. Overpriced pasta dishes. Pasta is not very expensive to make. For the Cacio e Pepe, you're pretty much paying for the cheese wheel "show."2. Not the restaurant's fault at all, but the smell outside on the patio was not appealing. There was a strong cigar smell outside of the restaurant and also a smell that reminded me of the NYC subway station. I'm very glad we sat inside. 3. Reservation system is old school and it seems like it would be much more convenient for everyone to use OpenTable, Resy, etc.

Excellent food and service! We came here for our anniversary and they were so accommodating and even provided free drinks due to a slight delay with our table. The burrata appetizer and lamb chop were excellent in particular.

Everything about this place is perfect. I've never had such a phenomenal experience dining anywhere else in the world. I count myself so incredibly lucky to live so close.