Carrie Fallon-Johnson
Acqua Alta in Clearwater was our pick for a new and recommended restaurant to try for a friends’ dinner, and this group of friends left satisfied. It’s a little Italian spot in a plaza with a few other interesting shops and restaurants that we may be adventuring to soon, but we will be back to Acqua Alta for sure!
All pastas, sauces, and desserts are made in house- fresh and fabulous. Carpaccio, grilled artichoke, meatballs, rigatoni, tagliatelle, cacio e pepe, pistachio tiramisu, and a nice bottle of wine! Service gave us plenty of time to enjoy each dish and each other’s company- we weren’t in a hurry and neither were they, and it worked. Lovely people putting love into their food. Go and enjoy- they even have ready-to-cook pasta and ravioli you can bring home for your own delicious creations!
… moreRobbie Blue
Our family has enjoyed Acqua Alta for several years now. It is the pure definition of a hidden gem, offering some of the greatest authentic Italian food one could ever find. The owners and staff are charming, personal and definitely know what they’re doing when it comes to Italian cuisine. Five stars simply are not enough for this establishment. Highly recommend to anyone seeking delicious Italian food. By the way on Tuesdays, they do the cheese wheel pasta, which is nothing short of heavenly.
… moreValerio Foresta
Absolutely the best food experience I had in America! If you explore the menu correctly and follow Paolo’s advice you are going to love this place! The octopus appetizer was fabulous, the various pastas are great, but the pizza with mushrooms and homemade sausage was a spiritual experience
Love it, love it, LOVE IT!
… moreJulianna
This is a very popular place, so I was super excited to try. It is very busy and loud so make reservations. Our server Ashley was amazing. Very attentive and knowledgeable. The food was good. I think the pizza was the best part. The pasta was good, not out of this world. If you haven’t been, try it.
… moreChris Bohemier
Expected much more from the “chef” The Atmosphere is perfect for this quaint place. The prices, compared to other Italian style, higher end restaurants around our area just don’t make sense for what you get and I won’t get started on the actual “Service”.
… moreuruplvr
We’ve been here twice so far and each time has been great. Today we ordered the octopus appetizer, which is big enough to be had as a meal, the pumpkin ravioli with sage butter sauce and a small salad. Everything tasted amazing and the service was wonderful.
The food took a little bit to prepare and you could tell it was freshly made. The flavors were wonderful and the portion size good.
If you’re in the mood for good Italian food, don’t miss this gem.
… moreCarina Sepe
Hands down the best authentic Italian restaurant I have been to in a long time. Every dish was extremely delicious and you could tell it was all made to order. Such a great hidden gem in Clearwater/Safety Harbor!!!!
… moreEric Gill
Stopped in for mid afternoon meal. Very quiet, owner chef took our order. Great homemade foods and pasta. He also gave us nice marscapone treat before we left. Highly recommend.
… moreErin Duffy
I absolutely love a margharita pizza from here with the addition of soprasetta. It’s a go-to dish for me. They have paintings on the walls from local artists that have some connection to Venice, which is where the owner is from. I believe most of the staff is from Italy as well. They treated my mom to a slice of pie for her birthday as well. Very sweet.
… moreDoug Rovello
Incredibly authentic and true northern Italy style Italian food. Everyone is very friendly and genuine , great service. They had large wine selection of Italian wines. Food was unbelievable, this is now my new favorite Italian restaurant.
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