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Acquolina, San Francisco, CA

Acquolina

4.5
4.5
470 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today
  • Charming
  • Lively
  • Gluten-free-friendly
In Italian, Acquolina means “mouthwatering” – illustrating what happens when you see a delicious, inviting dish. This phenomenon can only happen when food is made with passion and love. For us, food “is a social matter. ” In turn, Acquolina weds a passion for food with a real respect for the community in which it stands – welcoming a mix of locals and visitors, singles and families, welcoming guests of all ages and lifestyles.

At Acquolina, we endeavor to create a vibrant and lively atmosphere where our patrons can revel in the experience of an authentic and “regional” Italian meal. The Tuscan-infused menu is meant to pair with an assortment of wines, with samplings from Italy and California. In the spirit of the Tuscan Trattoria, everything is meant to be authentic – the pasta boiler and the pizza oven came direct from Italy, brought here to guarantee a perfect plate of “al dente” pasta and a perfect slice of thin crust pizza.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Sat, Sun 12:00–16:45 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:45 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:15
  • Phone number
    (415) 781-0331
  • Website
    https://www.acquolina.us/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Avila Marco
  • Catering
    Catering with special menus and deliveries to the entire city.
  • Private party facilities
    We also do private events such as wedding, birtdays, etcwith affordable menus and prices. For more information contact us.
  • Location
    1600 Stockton Street, San Francisco, CA 94133
  • Area
    North Beach
  • Cross Street
    Union St.
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Antipasti

  • Pain de CampagneUS$4.00

    house-made rustic bread served with extra virgin olive oil & balsamic

    • Focaccia TentazioneUS$16.00

      fresh-baked with Mortadella, Angelo & Franco burrata & crumbled pistachio

      • Bruschetta al PomodoroUS$10.00

        with chopped Roma tomatoes, garlic, Italian extra virgin olive oil & fresh basil

        • BurrataUS$16.00

          Italian imported served with sliced oranges, roasted red beets & cherry tomatoes

          • PolpetteUS$15.00

            Italian style meatballs with San Marzano tomato sauce

            • Tagliere ToscanoUS$27.00

              chef's selection of assorted Imported Italian cold cuts & cheeses

              • Frittura Calamari e GamberiUS$25.00

                lightly battered fried shrimp & calamari

                • Mozzarella FrittaUS$19.00

                  Fries Mozzarella served with Prosciutto di Parma and Marinated Olives

                  • Parmigiana Di MelanzaneUS$19.00

                    layers of sliced eggplant topped with fresh tomato sauce, fiordilatte mozzarella, provola cheese fondue, & basil-pesto

                    Insalate

                    • Heirloom CapreseUS$15.00

                      sliced Californian Heirloom tomatoes & Fiordilatte mozzarella

                      • Insalata del ContadinoUS$13.00

                        spring mix, cherry tomatoes, carrots, celery, fennel & walnuts in a light Italian dressing

                        • Insalata CaesarUS$13.00

                          with our house-made dressing & croutons

                          • Insalata MediterraneaUS$16.00

                            kale, feta cheese, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumbers, pumpkin seeds in a light honey-lemon vinaigrette

                            House-Made Pasta

                            • Spaghetti Vongole e BottargaUS$25.00

                              with Manila clams & Bottarga (salt-cured fish roe)

                              • Ravioli Viola Con Burrata e AsparagiUS$24.00

                                beet ravioli filled with burrata in an asparagus & cherry tomato sauce topped with caramelized onion

                                • Tagliatelle al Sugo con PolpettineUS$23.00

                                  fresh organic Roma Tomato sauce & veal mini meatballs topped with Pecorino Toscano cheese

                                  • Lasagna ClassicaUS$22.00

                                    baked with our Bolognese, fresh mozzarella, & béchamel

                                    • Pappardelle al Cacao con CinghialeUS$25.00

                                      cocoa pasta with Californian wild boar, San Marzano tomato sauce & Tuscan olives topped with Parmigiano DOP

                                      • Trofie Al PestoUS$25.00

                                        traditional ligurian short pasta served with our house made basil-pesto sauce.

                                        • Gnocchi Polpo e PecorinoUS$27.00

                                          potato dumpling in a fresh cherry tomato sauce with octopus and pecorino

                                          • Spaghetti Parmigiano SpecialUS$39.00

                                            Cooked in the Wheel of Parmigiano

                                            Pizza

                                            with imported Italian "5 Stagioni flour" & San Marzano tomato sauce

                                            • MargheritaUS$18.00

                                              Fiordilatte mozzarella, tomato sauce, fresh basil

                                              • BufalinaUS$22.00

                                                imported Italian Buffalo mozzarella, tomato sauce, fresh basil

                                                • DeliziosaUS$20.00

                                                  mozzarella, tomato sauce, Italian ham & white mushrooms

                                                  • DiavolaUS$20.00

                                                    mozzarella, tomato sauce & local Pepperoni

                                                    • PrimaveraUS$20.00

                                                      mozzarella, tomato sauce, eggplant, zucchini & white mushrooms

                                                      • MaialaUS$24.00

                                                        mozzarella, tomato sauce, local Pepperoni, Italian ham & Molinari Italian sausage

                                                        • Giorno & SeraUS$23.00

                                                          mozzarella, Prosciutto di Parma, cherry tomatoes, wild arugula & Parmigiano DOP

                                                          • AmalfiUS$24.00

                                                            imported Italian buffalo mozzarella, tomato sauce, sun-dried tomatoes & black olives

                                                            • MaremmaUS$25.00

                                                              mozzarella, Molinari Italian sausage, white mushrooms & Italian black truffle cream

                                                              • CalzoneUS$20.00

                                                                mozzarella, Italian ham & white mushrooms

                                                                • PepperliziaUS$25.00

                                                                  mozzarella, tomato sauce, sun-dried tomatoes & Black olives

                                                                  Last updated: 24 May 2024

                                                                  What 470 people are saying

                                                                  Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                  Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                  4.5
                                                                  4.5 based on recent ratings
                                                                  • 4.4Food
                                                                  • 4.7Service
                                                                  • 4.5Ambience
                                                                  • 4.3Value

                                                                  Noise • Moderate

                                                                  Review summary

                                                                  AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                  Acquolina offers a delightful dining experience with "phenomenal service" and authentic Italian cuisine. Guests rave about the "spaghetti with guanciale served tableside in the flaming parmesan wheel." The atmosphere is lively, making it perfect for special occasions. While some dishes may vary, the overall ambiance and attentive staff make it a must-visit.

                                                                  470 Reviews

                                                                  1. OpenTable Diner

                                                                    San Francisco

                                                                    13 reviews

                                                                    4.0

                                                                    13 reviews

                                                                    Dined 6 days ago

                                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                    It was nice to walk through the neighborhood to Acquolina. Taking in the ambiance as we waited to be seated. Not a huge place. Fairly loud music. Big screen TV. Football. Large tall window looking out to street with strings of tiny lights. Garden boxes with hanging ivy. At first the person reviewing the reservations said, I don’t have a reservation for you. So, I showed on the iPhone the open table reservation. Suddenly, the person sad, Oh. Here it is. I guess be prepared to prove a reservation. The Tiny table hardly seemed comfortable, and there were several bigger empty tables. The seating person said, I have large party coming to the larger tables when I asked about being seated at a larger place. The wait staff person is very helpful and very good. The Prosecco is delish. The Calamari is very good and made even better with an extra dash of salt and pepper. The Bruschetta - very good - bread is softer that traditional bruschetta and the flavor is wonderful. The ravioli dish is uniquely flavored, yes, it seemed like it even had tiny sweet mandarin orange slices in a few mouthfuls. The pasta is perfectly prepared. The Tiramisu portion is economical but delicious. A nice place in a nice setting.

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                                                                  2. Joel

                                                                    Central Coast

                                                                    13 reviews

                                                                    5.0

                                                                    13 reviews

                                                                    Dined 6 days ago

                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                                    We tried this restaurant for SF restaurant week and we enjoyed it so much. The bruschetta and calamari were great to start and then we did the add in for the “live cook” inside the cheese wheel and were not disappointed at all. Tiramisu for dessert had a lot of espresso flavor and the drinks with dinner were fantastic. We will be back to eat from the standard menu for sure

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                                                                  3. leif

                                                                    New Orleans

                                                                    1 review

                                                                    5.0

                                                                    1 review

                                                                    Dined 7 days ago

                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                    3. Service 4
                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                    Always a great spot to enjoy in North Beach. Definitely recommend.

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                                                                  4. Larry

                                                                    San Francisco

                                                                    4 reviews

                                                                    5.0

                                                                    4 reviews

                                                                    Dined on 15 November 2024

                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                    Another excellent dining experience at Acquolina, cannot recommend highly enough!

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                                                                  5. William

                                                                    Washington DC

                                                                    1 review

                                                                    4.0

                                                                    1 review

                                                                    Dined on 10 November 2024

                                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 3
                                                                    Very loud environment. Recommend sitting outside if you want it quieter. Food was amazing!

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                                                                  6. OpenTable Diner

                                                                    Denver

                                                                    3 reviews

                                                                    5.0

                                                                    3 reviews

                                                                    Dined on 10 November 2024

                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                    Service was great! Food was delicious! Got the Cacio e Pepe and the table side preparation was very cool!

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                                                                  7. Alessio

                                                                    New York City

                                                                    1 review

                                                                    2.0

                                                                    1 review

                                                                    Dined on 22 October 2024

                                                                    1. Overall 2
                                                                    2. Food 2
                                                                    3. Service 3
                                                                    4. Ambience 2
                                                                    Mediocre pasta, good pizza, too noisy. Service adequate. I would not go back.

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                                                                  8. OpenTable Diner

                                                                    San Francisco

                                                                    5 reviews

                                                                    4.0

                                                                    5 reviews

                                                                    Dined on 6 October 2024

                                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                                    2. Food 3
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                    We sat outside and service was extremely quick. Food was good but we had to add salt to some dishes like the pesto pasta. Needed to send back dirty dishes as well. Overall a good spot, they do the cheese wheel spaghetti, which was fun to watch. It also is in a perfect location next to Washington square.

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                                                                  9. Sarah

                                                                    San Francisco

                                                                    2 reviews

                                                                    5.0

                                                                    2 reviews

                                                                    Dined on 19 September 2024

                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                                    Best place to go out to eat, food comes fast and their team of employees is excellent!

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                                                                  10. robert

                                                                    Minneapolis

                                                                    14 reviews

                                                                    vip
                                                                    5.0

                                                                    14 reviews

                                                                    Dined on 16 September 2024

                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                    Simply a great evening with great food. Service was timely and all dishes arrived at the perfect temperature. The noise level was high, but so were the spirits of every person in the full restaurant.

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                                                                  FAQs

                                                                  Acquolina does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Acquolina also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 781-0331.

                                                                  Acquolina is rated 4.5 stars by 470 OpenTable diners.

                                                                  Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                                                  Make a booking

                                                                  2 people
                                                                  19:00
                                                                  Booked 13 times today

                                                                  Order delivery or takeout

                                                                  Google Map for Acquolina

                                                                  1600 Stockton Street, San Francisco, CA 94133

                                                                  Additional information

                                                                  • Cross Street
                                                                    Union St.
                                                                  • Area
                                                                    North Beach
                                                                  • Hours of Operation
                                                                    Lunch Sat, Sun 12:00–16:45 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:45 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:15
                                                                  • Price
                                                                    $31 to $50
                                                                  • Cuisines
                                                                    Italian
                                                                  • Dining style
                                                                    Casual Dining
                                                                  • Dress code
                                                                    Casual Dress
                                                                  • Parking details
                                                                    Public Lot
                                                                  • Payment Options
                                                                    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                  • Executive Chef
                                                                    Avila Marco
                                                                  • Additional
                                                                    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                  • Website
                                                                    https://www.acquolina.us/
                                                                  • Phone number
                                                                    (415) 781-0331
                                                                  • Catering
                                                                    Catering with special menus and deliveries to the entire city.
                                                                  • Private party facilities
                                                                    We also do private events such as wedding, birtdays, etcwith affordable menus and prices. For more information contact us.
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