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Acqua di Dea, Cleveland, OH

Acqua di Dea

4.1
4.1
969 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Romantic
Our award winning Jola Eat Global Restaurant Group opened a third location in 2021. Since then, it has become a downtown hotspot with a trendy approach to the modern fine dining experience. Offering a unique combination of modern and classic coastal aesthetic in a sleek and rustic warehouse setting.

Located in Cleveland's Historic Warehouse District in the heart of Downtown, Acqua Di Luca has an innovative Italian menu with remarkably fresh seafood, unique pasta dishes, extraordinary steaks and much more.

We are excited to announce some significant changes within our restaurant family.
Acqua di Luca located at 500 W. St. Clair Avenue will be renamed Acqua di Dea.

These changes reflect our commitment to offering fresh and elevated dining. Acqua Di Dea will continue operations and ownership by Lola Jacaj.

For private events contact a.george@jolaeatglobal.com
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Italian, Seafood, Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Daily 11:00 am–2:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (216) 329-0700
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    For large parties or special events contact a.george@jolaeatglobal.com or 216-440-6511
  • Private party facilities
    Acqua di Dea specializes in a Contemporary Italian take on the highest quality of seafood. We offer a variety of options for private and semi-private dining spaces accommodating any size group. Acqua Di Dea is also within walking distance from many hotels and the convention center.
  • Private party contact
    Ashley McNulty: (216) 440-6511

What 969 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Cleveland / Akron / Canton

    Romantic

  • Cleveland

    Great for fine wines

  • Cleveland

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Acqua di Dea in Cleveland offers a vibrant atmosphere with a diverse menu that features standout seafood dishes like the "mare seafood platter" and "elk shank." The service is often praised as "phenomenal," with servers like Maurice receiving special mentions. Although the ambiance can be "very noisy," the exceptional food quality and attentive staff make it a top dining destination for special occasions.

969 Reviews
  1. Judy VIP

    Cleveland16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’m thrilled that aqui de Dea is open late on Saturdays so we can come after the theatre. Our Meal’s were awesome so much so we ordered another serving of the escarole to take home with us. I loved how they were so accommodating to us, even as the kitchen was getting ready to close. Really this place is such a gem for the Cleveland late night scene. We’ll be back for sure!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The tuna app was good. The crab cakes had a lot of breading. The bone-in filet steak was tough and fatty. Not a prime cut. I will go somewhere else for a $300 meal. Not worth it.

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  3. clariaqu VIP

    Cleveland1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great experience! We loved the crab cakes the most by far

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  4. Scott VIP

    Cleveland23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Lola is at the top of her game: great food, beautiful dining rooms.

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  5. Lisa

    New York City1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Aqua di Dea was one of our favorite restaurants when we travel to Cleveland, we enjoyed coming to eat such amazing food. Our latest experience was subpar - dinners were cold (gnocchi) and the sauce tasted burned. They changed the bread to rosemary olive rolls- bring back the bread from Mediterra. They changed the recipes and menu. The food was disappointing especially when you are paying that much money to eat.

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  6. Simeon

    Atlanta1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 19 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Milad the bartender was amazing. He gave great recommendations on food and drinks and gave immaculate service. The shrimp appetizer could be much better, I’d advise not getting it

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  7. Aubrey

    Cleveland2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fantastic experience at Acqua Di Dea! The ambiance was modern and inviting, setting the perfect tone for our night. We opted for the Valentine’s Day tasting menu, and every course was artfully presented and absolutely delicious. Our server was incredibly knowledgeable, explaining each dish in detail and making spot-on wine recommendations. From start to finish, it was an unforgettable dining experience—we can’t wait to return!

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  8. Angelia

    Cleveland1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Beautiful restaurant and the food was amazing. Will definitely recommend

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  9. DAVID

    Cleveland1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Went on Valentines Day. Was insane. Way overbooked. Food took forever, the steak was wrong twice, the $95 bone in one, the pasta was overcooked, and overall an unpleasant experience and hit to the wallet

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  10. Nick

    Philadelphia1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We had a horrible experience, as did so many others that evening. We were sat 30 minutes after our reservation time, and then waited over an hour at our table without ever even receiving a menu. Servers would walk right by and yell at their help that waters weren’t filled, menus delivered, etc. and yet, they’d do absolutely nothing about it. It was wild. Entrees around our table were being delivered before appetizers. No one was receiving the correct order - it was chaos and an absolute embarrassment of an evening. I wouldn’t recommend someone to go here even if they were hoping to have the worst night of their life - I am certain the team would have found a way to mess that up too. DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME OR $$$ CONSIDERING THIS PLACE. ZERO STARS.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Acqua di Dea

500 W St Clair Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113-1506

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    ENTRANCE ON ST. CLAIR AVENUE
  • Area
    Downtown Cleveland
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Daily 11:00 am–2:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Italian, Seafood, Italian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Phone number
    (216) 329-0700
  • Catering
    For large parties or special events contact a.george@jolaeatglobal.com or 216-440-6511
  • Private party facilities
    Acqua di Dea specializes in a Contemporary Italian take on the highest quality of seafood. We offer a variety of options for private and semi-private dining spaces accommodating any size group. Acqua Di Dea is also within walking distance from many hotels and the convention center.
  • Private party contact
    Ashley McNulty: (216) 440-6511
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