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Acqua offers a warm dining experience with gorgeous lakeside views and unique Italian dishes. Acqua provides an ideal setting for family, holiday, and business get togethers. Acqua combines fresh, high quality, local ingredients, a contemporary culinary sensibility, and a caring, knowledgeable staff to create an elegant evening of dining. Here at Acqua, we love sharing our passion for fine Italian cuisine and are truly grateful for the opportunity to welcome you into our beautiful lakeside restaurant.
Lakefront pick for intimate, upscale Italian dining featuring an outdoor patio with water views.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 4453 Lake Ave S, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Phone: (651) 407-7317
Website: http://acqua-restaurants.com/
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Reviews
J D
In the area for a work trip and we liked it so much the first time we went back twice. There wasn’t anything we didn’t like. Stellar dining room service the first night and sat at the bar the next 2 visit’s and the service there was impeccable as well. If you haven’t been and your reading this review. Here’s your sign!!
… moreStephanie Fox
We had a fantastic time at Acqua! This was our first visit and everything was wonderful. The service (Katie) was impeccable and the food was divine. I love that virtually everything on the menu either is or can be made gluten free. Daron, one of the owners, spent time talking to us and made us feel so welcome. Acqua will become a regular date night spot for us!
… morePaul Anderson
Update:
After giving Acqua another chance, I am updating a prior review. We decided to try Acqua a second time, and this time it did not disappoint! Our second visit was outstanding all the way around. We once again had a beautiful night on the marina, and our service was again excellent. Waiters and waitresses checked on us frequently and consistently refilled water when needed. Our food this time was just incredible, one of the best meals we’ve had in quite some time. My steak was grilled just to my liking, the seafood was perfection, and the sides and dessert were all quite tasty as well. The scallops really stole the show. We ate every last bit of our food.
We’re not sure what happened during our first visit, may have just been an off night, but we now see why people speak so highly of Acqua and why it’s rated as one of the best restaurants in the area. Great place for a special occasion, especially during summer along the marina!
Original:
We had heard nothing but good things about Acqua and were very excited going here. We had a reservation, were seated out across the road by the marina. Beautiful setting in summer! Our service was excellent all night, frequent water refills, etc. To our surprise, though, the food was terrible. We ordered the walleye and the elk chops. Plating was very nice, but both plates were not good. The taste of the walleye was disgusting, not sure if it was old fish or rotten or what. I usually love fish and am not a picky eater, but this was awful. And the elk, which I ordered medium rare, was mostly well-done throughout most of the meat except one side that was rare. The meat didn’t have much flavor. Potatoes also were just ok. My wife ate about two bites of her entree. Ultimately pretty disappointed. Not sure if it was an off night for the kitchen or what, everyone else seemed to love the food when they went.
… moreAfter giving Acqua another chance, I am updating a prior review. We decided to try Acqua a second time, and this time it did not disappoint! Our second visit was outstanding all the way around. We once again had a beautiful night on the marina, and our service was again excellent. Waiters and waitresses checked on us frequently and consistently refilled water when needed. Our food this time was just incredible, one of the best meals we’ve had in quite some time. My steak was grilled just to my liking, the seafood was perfection, and the sides and dessert were all quite tasty as well. The scallops really stole the show. We ate every last bit of our food.
We’re not sure what happened during our first visit, may have just been an off night, but we now see why people speak so highly of Acqua and why it’s rated as one of the best restaurants in the area. Great place for a special occasion, especially during summer along the marina!
Original:
We had heard nothing but good things about Acqua and were very excited going here. We had a reservation, were seated out across the road by the marina. Beautiful setting in summer! Our service was excellent all night, frequent water refills, etc. To our surprise, though, the food was terrible. We ordered the walleye and the elk chops. Plating was very nice, but both plates were not good. The taste of the walleye was disgusting, not sure if it was old fish or rotten or what. I usually love fish and am not a picky eater, but this was awful. And the elk, which I ordered medium rare, was mostly well-done throughout most of the meat except one side that was rare. The meat didn’t have much flavor. Potatoes also were just ok. My wife ate about two bites of her entree. Ultimately pretty disappointed. Not sure if it was an off night for the kitchen or what, everyone else seemed to love the food when they went.
Amanda
Acqua is truly an amazing restaurant. From the food, service and ambiance you can’t get any better. We LOVED the crab fritters, muscles, Italian rigatore pasta, ny strip, lemon cheesecake, and butterscotch budino. Staff was so friendly. Will definitely be back!!
… moreKatie H
Acqua in White Bear Lake has a calm, elegant atmosphere that feels perfect for a dressier night out. The food was quite good overall, and we were pleasantly surprised by the Groupon menu—it’s separate from their regular offerings but still had great options. We left feeling satisfied and would definitely recommend it. Looking forward to coming back! Those desserts did not disappoint!
… moreHoang-Giang Nguyen
Server was very friendly!
We came on the Monday of restaurant week. We came as a group of 6. Food came out a bit slow and all the dishes were quite salty for our palate. They have 3% fee for credit card.
… moreWe came on the Monday of restaurant week. We came as a group of 6. Food came out a bit slow and all the dishes were quite salty for our palate. They have 3% fee for credit card.
Florian S
A hidden little gem. The food was fabulous , even from a European perspective.
Shrimp and crab cakes as starters were both well prepared and flavorful.
Both the pasta bolognese and the mushroom special (added scallops) were fantastic, fresh and full of flavor.
Slight downside on the crème brulée that was a bit on the sweet side.
Atmosphere and service were top notch. Definitely a repeat when back in town.
… moreShrimp and crab cakes as starters were both well prepared and flavorful.
Both the pasta bolognese and the mushroom special (added scallops) were fantastic, fresh and full of flavor.
Slight downside on the crème brulée that was a bit on the sweet side.
Atmosphere and service were top notch. Definitely a repeat when back in town.
Drea
I went here on a date night this place was very cute, the food was so good i got steak and calamari along with a glass of wine recommended by our waitress overall a very good experience!
… moreGaojoua Ly Ka So
Small restaurant with great ambiance and service. Got to be seated on the deck. Love that they have waterside seating. Appetizers were packed with flavor and delicious. Cocktails were made fresh with no artificial syrups. Mains were so-so. My risotto was a touch under, but proteins were perfect. Scampi was a bit dry, but again, proteins were cooked well. Staff were so wonderful from front end to behind the bar. They truly make sure you’re enjoying the restaurant. I’d definitely go back and try it again.
… moreBrian Rector
We made reservations that give you a guaranteed seat inside, but when we got there, they had an open table on the upstairs patio. That made for a very nice experience on a warm day in the shade with a breeze overlooking White Bear Lake.
We were feeling spendy, so we got apps, salads, entrees, drinks, and dessert. We had great service, and everything we consumed was amazing. We will definitely be back.
… moreWe were feeling spendy, so we got apps, salads, entrees, drinks, and dessert. We had great service, and everything we consumed was amazing. We will definitely be back.