Acqua E' Farina

4.6

662 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

26 Dec 2024

21:30

Booked 5 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Good for business meals

Family Owned restaurant serving Traditional Italian Cuisine in a casual to fine dining setting.

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 2:30 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 2:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(510) 888-1568
Website
http://acqua-e-farina.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
We have one small private room that will accommodate up to 12 patrons. I also have two large rooms that can also accommodate private events. Max seating for private events is 65. Contact our Events Coordinator for info on minimums and availability.

Location
22622 Main St, Hayward, CA 94541-5112
Area
Hayward
Cross Street
B St.
Parking details
Street parking is available, as well as multiple free parking lots within a block of the restaurant.
Public transit
Two blocks from Downtown Hayward BART Station.
Additional
Bar Dining

Bruschetta di PomodoroUS$4.25
Toasted bread with fresh tomatoes, garlic, olives, extra virgin olive oil.
Antipasto della CasaUS$12.25
Variety of appetizers.
Caprese MozzarellaUS$6.95
Sliced tomatoes with fresh mozzarella, basil, and feta cheese.
CarpaccioUS$6.95
Thin slices of raw beef, capers, mustard, arugula, shaved parmesan cheese, and extra virgin olive oil.
ProsciuttoUS$7.50
Italian ham with melon.
Calamari FrittiUS$9.50
Served with cocktail sauce and spicy aioli.
PolentaUS$6.75
Cornmeal fritters baked with mushrooms and Madeira sauce.

Zuppe e Insalate

Zuppa del Giorno!
- A.Q.
MinestroneUS$5.00
Insalata alla CesareUS$5.50
Caesar salad in a home-made dressing with croutons and shaved parmesan cheese.
- With ChickenUS$12.95
Insalata EstivaUS$5.95
Chopped tomatoes, onions, arugula, croutons, basil, and fresh mozzarella cheese.
Insalata MistaUS$5.25
Mixed greens with Italian home-made dressing.
Iceberg WedgeUS$7.25
Iceberg lettuce with bacon, cherry tomatoes, and eggs, in a blue cheese dressing.
Insalata con SalmoneUS$16.95
Mixed greens with salmon, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, balsamic vinegar, and garnished with fried onions rings.

Panini

Panino con PolpetteUS$12.95
Meatball sandwich with mozzarella cheese and light marinara sauce on freshly baked bread.
Panino di PolloUS$13.25
Grilled chicken breast with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, mayonnaise and mustard on freshly baked bread.

Pastas

Capellini al PomodoroUS$12.25
Angel hair pasta with garlic and basil in a fresh tomato sauce.
Tortellini alla PannaUS$13.25
Meat tortellini with prosciutto, mushrooms, and peas in a cream sauce.
Gnocchi della CasaUS$13.25
Potato dumplings in a light tomato cream sauce.
Ravioli de SpinaciUS$13.25
Stuffed with ricotta cheese and spinach in a meat sauce.
Fettuccine PestoUS$14.25
Fettuccine pasta with chicken and garlic in a home-made pesto sauce.
Risotto con SalsicciaUS$14.25
Risotto with Italian sausage, onions, and mushrooms in a light tomato sauce.
Cannelloni al FornoUS$14.25
Veal crepes with marinara sauce, béchamel, and topped with mozzarella cheese.
Linguini con VongoleUS$15.25
Linguini pasta with chopped clams and fresh clams in a white wine sauce.
Lasagna di CarneUS$13.95
Meat lasagna with tomato sauce, béchamel, and topped with mozzarella cheese.
Melanzane del GiornoUS$12.95
Eggplant with tomato sauce and topped with mozzarella cheese.

Carne e Pollo

Vitello alla SaltimboccaUS$18.95
Veal scallopini with sage, topped with prosciutto and mozzarella cheese, in a Marsala wine.
Vitello alla MarsalaUS$18.95
Veal scallopini sautéed with mushrooms & Marsala wine sauce.
Vitello alla PiccataUS$18.95
Veal scallopini sautéed with lemon, capers, finish with white wine sauce.
Pollo alla ParmigianaUS$17.25
Chicken breast lightly breaded and topped with mozzarella cheese in a light marinara sauce.
Pollo alla FunghiUS$16.95
Chicken breast with sautéed mushrooms in a Marsala cream sauce.

Pesce

Calamari PiccataUS$17.95
Calamari steak sautéed with capers, lemon, butter, and white wine sauce.
Salmone alla GrigliaUS$18.95
Grilled salmon with garlic, basil, and fresh tomato white wine sauce.
Gamberoni ScampiUS$19.25
Sautéed prawns with garlic, lemon, and white wine butter sauce.

What 662 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.4Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Acqua E' Farina is a charming Italian gem offering "delicious food" and "excellent service" in a cozy, inviting atmosphere. The restaurant is praised for its "attentive and friendly" staff and "authentic Italian" dishes, like the creamy polenta and expertly cooked fish. Perfect for special occasions or casual dining, it consistently delights patrons with its "reasonable prices" and "fantastic cocktails."

662 Reviews

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Kelli
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have been going to this restaurant for years and we are never disappointed, the staff is amazing and the food is wonderful!!!
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María
San Francisco
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on 18 December 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We've been fans for years, but our recent lunch experience ranks as one of the worst ever at any dining venue. We were told that the main dining room was too loud for our group of three, and we were placed next to the kitchen, where the clanging of pots and pans and shouts from the chefs and workers made it barely possible to hear one another. The food was even worse. One member of our party ordered the clams and mussels. Half of the mussels were empty shells, and there were only two clams in the bowl, In addition, the dish was served cold, not a hint of warmth. The other two dishes were the grilled salmon, and each piece was drenched in the same cold sauce that was used for the clams and mussels. The server is likely new to the business of waiting tables because she persisted in reaching over the heads of diners to deliver the food rather than placing herself behind the person whose order was being delivered. We can't say that we'll be back soon, which is a shame. As you can see from our reviews, we've been to this place numerous times. We'd recommend avoiding the venue until they figure out how to achieve their former status as a worthy dining room.
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Ray
VIP
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server Luis was fantastic. Not only was he kind, but also very considerate in many aspects - making sure we don’t miss the last order before kitchen closes, getting us an extra bag for leftover boxes before we ask, and etc. Small things but that make you feel you’re being taken care of. Food was great in taste, as well as in portion that makes the price very reasonable. Very satisfying from starting bread to calamari appetizer, main pasta dish, and tiramisu dessert. The only thing that I wish to be better is coffee - had espresso & americano, and they both were missing a bit of flavor. Still quite decent, but not the best I’d say. I’d love to visit again to try other dishes I wanted to have!!
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Kevin
San Francisco
18 reviews
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on 24 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food was good, especially the clam chowder. The server was pleasant, engaging but got my entree wrong. The location of the restaurant was discouraging as it was on a dark street where it was the only business open.
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Edward
San Francisco
36 reviews
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on 30 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We really enjoyed our meal. The food was great, very good service. Enjoyed the "back room", which made you feel as though you were sitting in a street scene in Italy. In addition to the great menu, they had several specials, and special seasonal cocktails. Would definitely go back. Just note, the front doesn't look that inviting, (in addition to the street construction), but when you go to the rear of the restaurant, it is quite charming.
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Nan
Washington DC
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on 25 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very charming, attentive restaurant with very good food and attentive staff. Hard to find for first-timers because of construction and modest front, but a real treasure inside. Decor is memorable and charming Eggplant and gnocchi entrees were very good. Nice and quiet when we were there.
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Audrey
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 19 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We ordered 2 pasta dishes and 1 calamari and 3 different desserts. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meals and desserts. I go there every couple of months with 2 others and we will keep going back. My other two guests had not been there before and definitely will return even though they live in Pleasanton. They also served ice cream with a candle for the birthday guest. Audrey
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marie
San Francisco
82 reviews
2.0
82 reviews
Dined on 18 October 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Old restaurant here for many years....not good. Pasta resist was a bowl of not very good tomato sauce. Had to send back olives....so sour couldn't eat. Server was very good. Won't come back.
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Martin
San Francisco
25 reviews
4.0
25 reviews
Dined on 17 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I had the special pasta of the day which was a paparadelli with all kinds of good flavors. Glass of chianti matched perfectly. Reminded me of the meals we gsd in Tuscany.
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Jimo
San Francisco
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 13 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food is always excellent at Acqua E Farina. My son-in-law that was visiting from Denver. He thought it was excellent. Our server was wonderful this I go to place for Italian food used to be Paradiso, but Paradiso changed the ownership. Change the venue and raise the price if somebody gotta pay for the damn place
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Acqua E' Farina offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (510) 888-1568.

Acqua E' Farina is rated 4.6 stars by 662 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

26 Dec 2024

21:30

Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

22622 Main St, Hayward, CA 94541-5112

Additional information

Cross Street
B St.
Area
Hayward
Hours of Operation
Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 2:30 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 2:30 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street parking is available, as well as multiple free parking lots within a block of the restaurant.
Public transit
Two blocks from Downtown Hayward BART Station.
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar Dining

Website
http://acqua-e-farina.com/
Phone number
(510) 888-1568
Private party facilities
We have one small private room that will accommodate up to 12 patrons. I also have two large rooms that can also accommodate private events. Max seating for private events is 65. Contact our Events Coordinator for info on minimums and availability.

Acqua E' Farina

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Antipasti

Bruschetta di PomodoroUS$4.25

Antipasto della CasaUS$12.25

Caprese MozzarellaUS$6.95

CarpaccioUS$6.95

ProsciuttoUS$7.50

Calamari FrittiUS$9.50

PolentaUS$6.75

Zuppe e Insalate

Zuppa del Giorno!

MinestroneUS$5.00

Insalata alla CesareUS$5.50

Insalata EstivaUS$5.95

Insalata MistaUS$5.25

Iceberg WedgeUS$7.25

Insalata con SalmoneUS$16.95

Panini

Panino con PolpetteUS$12.95

Panino di PolloUS$13.25

Pastas

Capellini al PomodoroUS$12.25

Tortellini alla PannaUS$13.25

Gnocchi della CasaUS$13.25

Ravioli de SpinaciUS$13.25

Fettuccine PestoUS$14.25

Risotto con SalsicciaUS$14.25

Cannelloni al FornoUS$14.25

Linguini con VongoleUS$15.25

Lasagna di CarneUS$13.95

Melanzane del GiornoUS$12.95

Carne e Pollo

Vitello alla SaltimboccaUS$18.95

Vitello alla MarsalaUS$18.95

Vitello alla PiccataUS$18.95

Pollo alla ParmigianaUS$17.25

Pollo alla FunghiUS$16.95

Pesce

Calamari PiccataUS$17.95

Salmone alla GrigliaUS$18.95

Gamberoni ScampiUS$19.25

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