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Acqua Bistecca is inspired by the convivial spirit of Italian cuisine, featuring a menu of shareable bites, house-made pastas, fresh seafood, and chargrilled steaks, reinterpreted by Michelin-Starred Chef Michael Mina. Coming soon to CityRidge, Washington, DC, this new concept from Chef Michael Mina will offer a refined yet inviting atmosphere for every occasion, from casual outings to special celebrations. With an open invitation to diverse guests and a spirit of spontaneity, Acqua Bistecca is a place where food, stories, and community come together.
Hours
| Friday | 4–10 PM |
| Saturday | 5–10 PM |
| Sunday | 5–9 PM |
| Monday | 4–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–9 PM |
| Thursday | 4–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 14 Ridge Square NW, Washington, DC 20016
Phone: (202) 571-5907
Website: https://www.acquabistecca.com/
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: opentable.comtripleseat.com
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Reviews
MargoRita 777
We visited this beautiful Italian restaurant on Saturday, and it was such a wonderful experience.
The interior is absolutely stunning, and the bar is especially impressive — elegant, stylish, and truly eye-catching. The entire atmosphere feels refined and vibrant at the same time.
The food was delicious from start to finish. The pasta was exquisite, perfectly cooked and full of flavor. Every dish we ordered was beautifully presented and incredibly tasty.
The service was also excellent — attentive, friendly, and professional throughout the evening.
We celebrated my birthday there (yes, my “21st” all over again!), and it turned out to be the perfect place for a special occasion. The ambiance, the energy, the people — everything felt just right. I would even suggest dressing up a bit, as the crowd was very elegant. It was genuinely lovely to see so many beautifully dressed couples enjoying their evening.
Highly recommend for a stylish night out with great food and a great atmosphere
… moreThe interior is absolutely stunning, and the bar is especially impressive — elegant, stylish, and truly eye-catching. The entire atmosphere feels refined and vibrant at the same time.
The food was delicious from start to finish. The pasta was exquisite, perfectly cooked and full of flavor. Every dish we ordered was beautifully presented and incredibly tasty.
The service was also excellent — attentive, friendly, and professional throughout the evening.
We celebrated my birthday there (yes, my “21st” all over again!), and it turned out to be the perfect place for a special occasion. The ambiance, the energy, the people — everything felt just right. I would even suggest dressing up a bit, as the crowd was very elegant. It was genuinely lovely to see so many beautifully dressed couples enjoying their evening.
Highly recommend for a stylish night out with great food and a great atmosphere
Saminda Wijegunawardena
I love all things Michael Mina, the man can do no wrong in my book and his latest creation was no exception. An exceptional dinner menu, inventive cocktails, and a gorgeous, polished and vibrant decor made for a great dining experience with my friends.
We were happy to see they extended restaurant week while we were there and we all chose from that menu. We enjoyed their arancini, tuna tartare and calamari as starters and all were excellently prepared. For our mains, the 8 oz filet mignon, branzino, and the pappardelle with veal ragu were all superb choices, no notes. Desserts were quite tasty as well, on par with the savory courses.
The cocktails wesampled were all generally good but my favorite was the Piazzi (5 stars!).
Service was friendly but a little uneven, our server seemed a bit spread thing but was very positive and engaged when he was able to check in on us. Drinks came out fast, but the food pacing was a bit slow.
Overall, excellent, I look forward to returning.
… moreWe were happy to see they extended restaurant week while we were there and we all chose from that menu. We enjoyed their arancini, tuna tartare and calamari as starters and all were excellently prepared. For our mains, the 8 oz filet mignon, branzino, and the pappardelle with veal ragu were all superb choices, no notes. Desserts were quite tasty as well, on par with the savory courses.
The cocktails wesampled were all generally good but my favorite was the Piazzi (5 stars!).
Service was friendly but a little uneven, our server seemed a bit spread thing but was very positive and engaged when he was able to check in on us. Drinks came out fast, but the food pacing was a bit slow.
Overall, excellent, I look forward to returning.
Elana Otero
I work in a high end restaurant and I want to say we had really exceptional service on Friday the 13th before Valentine’s Day, our server (forget his name but he wears glasses, tattoo across his wrist, dark hair) was so kind and there was really great support staff from SA’s and managers. Our food was unique and delicious, especially the lasagna, Caesar salad (worth it), and donuts. Cocktails were also yummy and we loved the vibe and music. Thank you! And thank you for giving us a romantic 2 person booth for VDAY
… moreRon Attanasio
This restaurant is awesome. From the moment I walked in I was greeted by Arthur at the front desk who made me feel at home. I sat at the bar and Henry, the bartender, was awesome answering questions I had on the various cocktails as well as menu options. He made me very tasty drinks (The Capri was my favorite). Then came the food and OMG each dish was better than the previous one. Rafael, the lead sommelier, then came over and we talked about wine. He then paired wine to my meal which just further enhanced the experience. I met the GM, Brandi, who was awesome in answering questions and talking about the restaurant. I cannot say enough good things about this place. If you are in the area you must check it out.
… moresannechan
All the dishes was on point and delicious, not to salty like in others restaurants in DMV and it covered all the natural flavors. The bone marrow I recomend to taste with some bread bcause they sprinkle a bit of salt on the top.
The dessert was on my liking too.
We came as our special ocasion and they gave us a champagne to celebrate wich was a plus.
Overall the food was delicious but a bit pricey. I do recommend for special ocasions
… moreThe dessert was on my liking too.
We came as our special ocasion and they gave us a champagne to celebrate wich was a plus.
Overall the food was delicious but a bit pricey. I do recommend for special ocasions
Tatiana Cuadra
The food was 10/10, the steak was so soft and tasty as well as the seafood pasta. The desert was also amazing. Our server was so kind and helpful when it came to ordering. The only reason why I didn’t give 5 stars were due to the rude encounters by the hostess staff. We were sat in these couches with another party and it wasn’t the most comfortable so we asked if we could switch to another table. There were many open tables in the dining room and we stated that we were willing to wait for another open table if they were all reserved. We also had a reservation. The hostess staff reacted with hostility till our server said something on our behalf.
… moreBrooke Herrington
This was my second time here and this place deserves a Michelin. The vibe is cozy without trying too hard and the service moves at the right pace.
I ordered the special and it was actually amazing. The pasta was rich, the seafood tasted fresh and everything came together the way you want it to when you’re paying for a good meal. The cocktails were on point again. They put real thought into them. The espresso martini was the perfect finish.
Dessert was the part that got me. Those little sugar-coated bites with the berry compote were crazy good. Simple, warm and perfect with the drink.
Acqua Bustecca is consistent, intentional and worth coming back to. I’d go again without thinking twice
… moreI ordered the special and it was actually amazing. The pasta was rich, the seafood tasted fresh and everything came together the way you want it to when you’re paying for a good meal. The cocktails were on point again. They put real thought into them. The espresso martini was the perfect finish.
Dessert was the part that got me. Those little sugar-coated bites with the berry compote were crazy good. Simple, warm and perfect with the drink.
Acqua Bustecca is consistent, intentional and worth coming back to. I’d go again without thinking twice
Said Nassim
Fantastic experience at Aqua Bissteca in DC! Huge thanks to Andre for the warm welcome and Rafael for making sure everything was perfect. My fiancé and I ordered the baby scallops, house-made focaccia with ricotta, spicy sausage lasagna, and the 16oz Delmonico ribeye—every dish was outstanding and full of flavor. Excellent service, great atmosphere, and amazing food. Highly recommend and we’ll definitely be back!
… moreHeewon Choi
Absolutely amazing!
The two of us tried the experience menu.
Pros – taste was just phenomenal, mostly. I’d say the Antipasti & Primi were all just perfect. Our server was very welcoming and attentive overall. The ambiance, interior was also great!
Cons – The main course to us was not great, if not just okay. The steak was pretty tough that we had to chew A LOT before swallowing – but it wasn’t because it was not cooked properly but more so of the meat parts selection. For us who don’t typically have a large portion for a meal, the overall portion was a bit overwhelming. Last but not least, the service seemed a bit unorganized overall – server & people who bring foods, take out plates, and pour water were all different but they all seemed a bit busy/confused while serving us. I think this could improve as the restaurant gets settled, tho.
Still, so worth visiting, and highly recommend all menus in the antipasti and primi. SOOO GOOD!
… moreThe two of us tried the experience menu.
Pros – taste was just phenomenal, mostly. I’d say the Antipasti & Primi were all just perfect. Our server was very welcoming and attentive overall. The ambiance, interior was also great!
Cons – The main course to us was not great, if not just okay. The steak was pretty tough that we had to chew A LOT before swallowing – but it wasn’t because it was not cooked properly but more so of the meat parts selection. For us who don’t typically have a large portion for a meal, the overall portion was a bit overwhelming. Last but not least, the service seemed a bit unorganized overall – server & people who bring foods, take out plates, and pour water were all different but they all seemed a bit busy/confused while serving us. I think this could improve as the restaurant gets settled, tho.
Still, so worth visiting, and highly recommend all menus in the antipasti and primi. SOOO GOOD!
Jason Driggers
We came for our anniversary dinner and from the time we walked in the door the service and hospitality shown to us was impeccable. Our food from the house focaccia with spreads to the sweet corn agnolotti were wonderful. Our halibut and osso bucco entrees were even better. The restaurant surprised us with a Happy Anniversary card and our amazing waiter/server, Emerson, was so full of recommendations that were all spot on, and even surprised us with prosecco and a non-alcoholic spritzer to go with our dessert, for which they also provided a second off the menu dessert as well. Overall an outstanding evening that hit all the right notes for our anniversary! Thanks so much to the Acqua Bistecca crew!
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