Acqua Pazza Coastal Italian Restaurant

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   Alison

   Tampa

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Food was delicious! Our server was very sweet but overwhelmed and she did the best she could with how busy it was. My husbands only complaint were the amount of shell pieces in the lobster ravioli. He wasn’t a fan of the “crunch”. We have been here several times and it’s always very good! Excellent cannoli pie!
   

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   Lena

   Guadalajara

   38 reviews

   2.0

   38 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   This entire experience was subpar. Honestly the food was decent so that was good. Service was awkward and rushed- couldn’t even tell you our servers name as he never introduced himself. Felt like he needed to turn our table as quick as possible which was weird as the entire restaurant was open. Food was ok. Octopus was potential- drop these weird potatoes with it and add more sauce- Also it was over cooked slighty. Pasta was good though.
   

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   Tony

   Pittsburgh

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Excellent service from Thomas. He went above and beyond with service, friendliness and suggestions. Major access to restaurant. Entire staff were friendly too! Food was very good. We had the Roman Fried Artichokes, Tuscan Soup and Barolo Short Rib Ragu. Love that it is so close to Grand Palm. Can’t wait to go back!
   

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   Kurt

   Tampa

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Valentines dinner with my wife we enjoyed great food, great service and amazing food. Check this place out if you can
   

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   Brian

   Tampa

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 5

   It was okay food but not for price no seasonings used it seemed like and server didn’t seem to happy that we was there so it’s about a 3.5 out of 5
   

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   Daniel

   Poconos

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The manager Angela and our server Alex were phenomenal. The food, cocktails and service was outstanding!
   

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   Dave

   VIP

   Baltimore

   16 reviews

   5.0

   16 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Acqua Pazza is the Gem of the Wellen Park restaurant scene. All the staff are so friendly and accommodating. Place is beautiful inside. Even on Valentine’s night, the service and food was amazing. Manager Angela is the best. She makes you feel like family. She recently purchased a warm chocolate machine and has mastered the chocolate mix and can serve it in an espresso cup. It is amazing. We are hoping it is added to the menu soon as a dessert. It is rich and creamy and the perfect blend of dark and milk chocolate. I used to go to Brussels a lot and her presentation is better than the best in Brussels. The swordfish piccata, grilled octopus are amazing. The menu is very thought out and each dish is very special. Haley and all the bar crew are the best. Attentive, friendly, and just a pleasure to be with Restaurant is super clean and very modern. Bathrooms are beautiful with colorful tile walls. Yes, I highly recommend Acqua Pazza.
   

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   Arthur

   Greater Boston

   24 reviews

   4.0

   24 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Mixed review, four of us had reservations for Valentine's Day. We arrived and were seated right away, unfortunately in the bar area, but that was ok and the chairs were very comfortable. The waitress came right over got our drink order and poured water. They did not have anything special for Valentine Day, not a special meal, nor dessert or even a red rose on the table again all good. The waitress mentioned that the Arancini appetizer was there special for the night and that it was really good. Each couple ordered an appetizer us the Arancini and the other the Charred Octopus apps arrived quickly, and we then placed our entree order. Well, the Octopus was delicious, but the Arancini were dull and lacking flavor. I have never had an Arancini that did not have some cheese or something besides rice in the middle and the little bit of parmesan cheese sauce that they lightly spread on the bottom of the plate was barely enough to get any on the rice ball, don't get them. Our entrees very quickly we hadn't finished our apps but that was ok. Two of us had ordered the Blue Crab fra diavlo, one had the eggplant parm and the other had the lemon chicken. The eggplant parm and the lemon chicken disses were very good. The Blue Crab Fra Diavlo was less than satisfactory it was loaded with raw sliced garlic to the point of being crunchy when you ate it and we were lucky if there was even a half or tablespoon of crab in the dish. The sauce had little flavor other than overly spicy, it was if they just through some hot pepper flakes and raw garlic onto a bowl of spaghetti the flavors did not meld together. Again, the atmosphere and service were great. Will give it another try.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Greater Boston

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Simone our waitress was wonderful. She gave delicious meal suggestions.
   

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    Joann

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    Good food and service. I had Lobster ravioli which were delicious!
    

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