Aqua Mare Cucina Italiana

4.6

1329 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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2 people

23 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 9 times today

Great for scenic views
Neighbourhood gem
Great for outdoor dining

***AQUA MARE CUCINA ITALIANA ***

Aqua Mare Cucina Italiana by Villa Capri in Del Mar offers a menu inspired by responsibly sourced local food. It's a place to enjoy fresh, delicious plates and relax watching our beautiful view of the lagoon and the ocean. In addition to fresh fish and seafood, Aqua Mare Cucina Italiana in Del Mar serves fresh homemade pasta, risotto, chicken, steak and vegetarian options. It is open for dinner Monday through Sunday from 4pm to 9pm, and for lunch Sunday from 12:00pm to 3:00pm. Aqua Mare Cucina Italiana in Del Mar also has a large bar area with HD TVs, a Private Room and Private Patios that can be booked for banquets and private events

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Contemporary Italian, Italian
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(858) 755-7100
Website
http://aquamaredelmar.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
We would love to cater your event at our restaurant or deliver it to you. (Delivery within 3 miles radius)
Private party facilities
Our restaurant can take parties from 10 - 135 people for large parties. The Del Mar dining room can hold 34 guests, Torrey Patio can hold 25 guests, Lagoon Patio can hold 55 guests, the Garda dining room can hold 25 guests. Minimum Guarantee applied for private event

Location
2282 Carmel Valley Rd., Del Mar, CA 92014
Area
Del Mar
Cross Street
Via Cortina
Parking details
Parking lot in the back of the restaurant, and plenty of Street parking.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Popular dishes

BurrataUS$16.00
Fresh Burrata Cheese, Heirloom Tomatoes, EVVO, Balsamic Reduction
Carciofi alla RomanaUS$16.00
Grilled Roman Artichokes, Garlic, Italian Parsley, Fresh Basil, Olive Oil
Carpaccio di CarneUS$16.00
Thin Sliced Raw Filet Mignon, Arugula Shaved Parmigiano, Capers, EVOO, Lemon Wedge
Antipasto Per DueUS$26.00
Assorted Italian Meats & Cheeses, Grilled Vegetables, Bruschetta, Caprese
Tagliere di FormaggiUS$16.00
Assorted Italian Cheeses, Fresh & Dried Fruits & Nuts, Marmellata & Crostini
CalamariUS$18.00
Deep Fried Baby Calamari
Impepata di CozzeUS$18.00
Mussels, Garlic, Parsley, Calabrian Chili, Black Pepper, White Wine
Polpette ItalianeUS$18.00
Homemade Veal Meatballs in a Tomato Sauce
Melanzane alla ParmigianaUS$16.00
Eggplant, Fresh Basil, Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Parmigiano-Reggiano
Polipo alla GrigliaUS$18.00
Warm Grilled Octopus, Roasted Garlic, Cherry Tomato, Potatoes, EVVO, Parsley
Gamberi ToscaniUS$18.00
Three Grilled Shrimp, Tuscan White Beans, Arugula, Truffle Oil

Insalate

CesarinaUS$12.00
Romaine, Shaved Parmigiano, Homemade Croutons, Creamy Caesar Dressing
Del MarUS$13.00
Baby Spinach, Roasted Beets, Belgian Endive, Green Apple, Cranberry Goat Cheese, Red Onion, White Wine Balsamic Vinaigrette
PeraUS$13.00
Mixed Greens, Sliced Pears, Grapes, Caramelized Walnuts, Gorgonzola, Balsamic Vinaigrette
TropicaleUS$13.00
Arugula, Shaved Artichoke Hearts, Avocado, Tomato, Toasted Almonds, Hearts of Palm, Raspberry Vinaigrette

Insalate - Add on

MeatballUS$5.00
SausageUS$5.00
ChickenUS$7.00
Three Grilled ShrimpUS$12.00
BurrataUS$7.00
Fresh Black TruffleUS$14.00
SalmonUS$12.00
ProsciuttoUS$7.00

Pasta

Pasta al PestoUS$22.00
Homemade Pasta, Basil, Parmigiano, Pine-Nuts, EVVO, Pesto, Topped with Pine-Nuts
FrancescaUS$26.00
Homemade Pasta, Fresh Salmon, Asparagus Tips, Leeks, Pink Tomato Sauce
VongoleUS$26.00
Imported Linguine Pasta, Clams, Fresh Tomatoes, Parsley, Roasted Garlic, White Wine Sauce
Capesante e GamberiUS$26.00
Homemade Pasta, Scallops, Shrimp, Diced Tomato, Spicy Pink Tomato Sauce
Lasagna BologneseUS$26.00
Meat Sauce, Ricotta, Mozzarella, Parmigiano, Bechamel
CinghialeUS$28.00
Homemade Pasta, Wild Boar Ragu, Mushrooms, a Touch of Cream
Frutti di MareUS$30.00
Homemade Pasta, Calamari, Clams, Mussels, Shrimp, Tomato Sauce. Ask your server for sauces options on your pastas

Risotto

Ai FunghiUS$22.00
Arborio Rice, Porcini Mushroom, Parmigiano Reggiano
Gamberi e ZafferanoUS$30.00
Arborio Rice, Saffron, Shrimp, Parmigiano Reggiano
Tartufo e CapesanteUS$34.00
Arborio Rice, Truffle Oil, Jumbo Sea Scallops

Secondi

Pollo / Vitello
Baked Lightly Breaded Chicken Breast or Veal Scaloppine. Choice of: Marsala, Piccata, Milanese, Served with Mixed Vegetables or Pasta
- PolloUS$27.00
- VitelloUS$30.00
Bistecca alla GrigliaUS$42.00
12 oz. Boneless Rib Eye Steak, Green Peppercorn & Barolo Wine Reduction with Sauteed Spinach, Fingerling Potatoes
Salmone Aqua MareUS$29.00
Sauteed Salmon, Onions, Golden Raisins, Pine Nuts, White Vinegar, Mashed Potatoes, and Sauteed Spinach
CioppinoUS$34.00
Shrimp, Clams, Mussels, Sea Bass, Calamari, Light Brodetto, Crostini
Branzino al FornoUS$38.00
Italian Sea Bass, Capers, Kalamata Olives, Cherry Tomatoes, White Wine Sauce Served with Arugula, Shaved Pears, Fennel, Carrots
Grigliata di PesceUS$38.00
A Jumbo Scallop, a Jumbo Shrimp, 3oz. Salmon, 3 oz. Sea Bass, Lemon Beurre Blanc, Fingerling Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables

What 1,329 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
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

North San Diego
Seafood

Review summary

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Aqua Mare Cucina Italiana offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food" and "excellent service." Nestled by the Pacific, it boasts "lovely views" of the lagoon and beach. Patrons praise its Italian authenticity, "friendly staff," and "beautiful atmosphere," making it a favorite spot in Del Mar.

1,329 Reviews

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michelle
VIP
San Diego
66 reviews
5.0
66 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice place Loved the artichoke appetizer Waited 30 minutes for our drinks-that was the only negative
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Tricia
VIP
San Diego
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always good! Had a beautiful dinner before La Jolla Playhouse. Made for a great evening.
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Boyd
VIP
San Diego
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a wonderful experience. The restaurant is cozy yet spacious. Food and service was great! A local gem restaurant.
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Barbie
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent meals for all 4 of us. Excellent service. Lovely quiet dining room if you go early. Later it’s lively.
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Peter
VIP
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 12 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great location! Big patio/deck with ocean and sunset views. Friendly staff, delicious food!
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joel
Los Angeles
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 5 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
They are new to the neighborhood and still working out "kinks." Experience was positive, however, and we definitely will go back.
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Elana
San Diego
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 18 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food Great service Great ambiance Celebrating a birthday
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Chris and Anita
VIP
San Diego
44 reviews
5.0
44 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We found this restaurant as a wonderful surprise! We had been at the previous restaurant at this location several years ago and were delighted to visit this one. The service was great. The food was delightful. They had great choices on the menu and we paired a perfect wine for it. The dessert was delicious and we enjoyed our time there immensely. Thank you so much!
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Don
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San Diego
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on 12 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
excellent service and excellent food The owner is great and the staff are as well.
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rachele
San Diego
14 reviews
1.0
14 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We loved the old restaurant Via Capri. Tried the new one for the first time. We caught them on a very bad night. They were obviously having staffing issues. We were seated quickly. The table was nice. The service was a little slow initially but not terrible. It took a bit of time before our order was taken. They served our bread and salads a reasonable time after that. At this point it got bad. We didn't have any contact for about 20 minutes when our waiter refilled our drinks. After about a half an hour I wanted to just get up and leave. My wife is much nicer than I am and we decided to wait it out. One hour and thirty minutes after we were seated our dinner arrived at the table. My wife got the risotto and it was acceptable. I had ordered lasagna. When I cut into the lasagna I couldn't believe it. There was nothing but the noodles. No cheese, no sauce and no meat. It was obviously not prepared by a chef or a cook. Someone who had no knowledge of lasagnr what so ever had just laid a stack of noodles in a pan. They but a stack of pasta on a plate and poured some sauce over the top. I was going to send it back but the server wasn't present. I was so hungry at this point that I just ate some of it. After my wife finished her dinner we waited quite a while for our bill. Our waiter was embarrassed by the situation. We were offered a free dessert. When I told her about the lasagna she removed it from the bill. Honestly I should have just gotten up and walked out when it became apparent that they were in such disarray. I'm surprised that the manager didn't come to our table to apologize. I'm sure this was just a bad night for them. I've had many years of good experiences at Via Capri. I doubt that I'll ever go back to Aqua Mare.
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FAQs

Aqua Mare Cucina Italiana offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 755-7100.

Aqua Mare Cucina Italiana is rated 4.6 stars by 1329 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

23 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 9 times today

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Google Map for Aqua Mare Cucina Italiana

2282 Carmel Valley Rd., Del Mar, CA 92014

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Via Cortina
Area
Del Mar
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Contemporary Italian, Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking lot in the back of the restaurant, and plenty of Street parking.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Website
http://aquamaredelmar.com/
Phone number
(858) 755-7100
Catering
We would love to cater your event at our restaurant or deliver it to you. (Delivery within 3 miles radius)
Private party facilities
Our restaurant can take parties from 10 - 135 people for large parties. The Del Mar dining room can hold 34 guests, Torrey Patio can hold 25 guests, Lagoon Patio can hold 55 guests, the Garda dining room can hold 25 guests. Minimum Guarantee applied for private event

Aqua Mare Cucina Italiana

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Salmon

Lasagna Bolognese

Calamari

Antipasti Insalate

BurrataUS$16.00

Carciofi alla RomanaUS$16.00

Carpaccio di CarneUS$16.00

Antipasto Per DueUS$26.00

Tagliere di FormaggiUS$16.00

CalamariUS$18.00

Impepata di CozzeUS$18.00

Polpette ItalianeUS$18.00

Melanzane alla ParmigianaUS$16.00

Polipo alla GrigliaUS$18.00

Gamberi ToscaniUS$18.00

Insalate

CesarinaUS$12.00

Del MarUS$13.00

PeraUS$13.00

TropicaleUS$13.00

Insalate - Add on

MeatballUS$5.00

SausageUS$5.00

ChickenUS$7.00

Three Grilled ShrimpUS$12.00

BurrataUS$7.00

Fresh Black TruffleUS$14.00

SalmonUS$12.00

ProsciuttoUS$7.00

Pasta

Pasta al PestoUS$22.00

FrancescaUS$26.00

VongoleUS$26.00

Capesante e GamberiUS$26.00

Lasagna BologneseUS$26.00

CinghialeUS$28.00

Frutti di MareUS$30.00

Risotto

Ai FunghiUS$22.00

Gamberi e ZafferanoUS$30.00

Tartufo e CapesanteUS$34.00

Secondi

Pollo / Vitello

Bistecca alla GrigliaUS$42.00

Salmone Aqua MareUS$29.00

CioppinoUS$34.00

Branzino al FornoUS$38.00

Grigliata di PesceUS$38.00

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