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Acquolina, San Francisco, CA

Acquolina

4.5
4.5
479 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 18 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
  • Hot spot
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

  • Focaccia ToscanaUS$5.00

    house-made Focaccia served with extra virgin olive oil & balsamic

    • Focaccia CapreseUS$20.00

      fresh-baked with fiordilatte mozzarella, Heirloom tomatoes, basil-pesto & oregano

      • Bruschetta al PomodoroUS$15.00

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

        • BurrataUS$22.00

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

          • PolpetteUS$19.00

            Italian style meatballs with San Marzano tomato sauce

            • Tagliere ToscanoUS$24.00

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

              • Frittura Calamari e GamberiUS$26.00

                lightly battered fried shrimp & calamari

                • Parmigiana Di MelanzaneUS$19.00

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

                  Insalate

                  • Heirloom CapreseUS$18.00

                    sliced Californian Heirloom tomatoes & Fiordilatte mozzarella

                    • Insalata del ContadinoUS$16.00

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

                      • Insalata CaesarUS$16.00

                        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

                          • Vesuvio AI GamberiUS$28.00

                            Short spiral-shaped pasta tossed with succulent shrimp, cherry tomatoes, and fresh arugula in a light white wine sauce.

                            • Spaghetti Con PolpetteUS$27.00

                              with San Marzano tomato sauce & meatballs topped with parmigiano

                              • Spaghetti Ai Frutti Di MareUS$28.00

                                spaghetti with clams, mussels, calamari, & shrimp in a light fresh tomato sauce

                                • Ravioli Formaggie e AsparagiUS$25.00

                                  Cheese ravioli in an asparagus & cherry tomato sauce topped with caramelized onion

                                  • Rigatoni BoscailaUS$27.00

                                    Rigatoni pasta tossed in a rich tomato sauce with Italian sausage, white mushrooms, peas, and ham,finished with melted mozzarella cheese and a touch of cream

                                    • Lasagna ClassicaUS$25.00

                                      baked with our Bolognese, fresh mozzarella, & béchamel

                                      • Pappardelle al CinghialeUS$28.00

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

                                        • Rigatoni Al PestoUS$25.00

                                          Rigatoni pasta served with our house made basil-pesto sauce.

                                          • Fettuccini AlfredoUS$24.00

                                            with rich cream sauce & Parmigianio

                                            • Spaghetti Parmigiano SpecialUS$39.00

                                              Cooked in the Wheel of Parmigiano

                                              Pizza

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

                                              • Bella CarnivoraUS$27.00

                                                Mozzarella, tomatoe sauce, pepperoni, sausage, bell peppers & onions

                                                • MargheritaUS$20.00

                                                  Fiordilatte mozzarella, tomato sauce, fresh basil

                                                  • BufalinaUS$24.00

                                                    imported Italian Buffalo mozzarella, tomato sauce, fresh basil

                                                    • DeliziosaUS$23.00

                                                      mozzarella, tomato sauce, Italian ham & white mushrooms

                                                      • DiavolaUS$23.00

                                                        mozzarella, tomato sauce & local Pepperoni

                                                        • PrimaveraUS$23.00

                                                          mozzarella, tomato sauce, eggplant, zucchini & white mushrooms

                                                          • MaialaUS$24.00

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

                                                            • Giorno & SeraUS$25.00

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

                                                              • AmalfiUS$26.00

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

                                                                • MaremmaUS$27.00

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

                                                                  • CalzoneUS$24.00

                                                                    mozzarella, Italian ham & white mushrooms

                                                                    • PepperliziaUS$25.00

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

                                                                      Last updated: 24 May 2024

                                                                      What 479 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
                                                                      • 4.5Food
                                                                      • 4.6Service
                                                                      • 4.5Ambience
                                                                      • 4.3Value

                                                                      Noise • Moderate

                                                                      Review summary

                                                                      AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                      Acquolina offers an inviting dining experience with "amazing food and staff." Highlights include the cheese wheel pasta, delicious calamari, and flavorful tiramisu. While some dishes like ravioli are less remarkable, the lively atmosphere and efficient service make it "a great spot" in North Beach. Outdoor seating is recommended for a quieter experience.

                                                                      479 Reviews

                                                                      1. colette

                                                                        San Francisco

                                                                        1 review

                                                                        4.0

                                                                        1 review

                                                                        Dined 4 days ago

                                                                        1. Overall 4
                                                                        2. Food 4
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        Food was good but my fish was just warm. I should’ve asked for it to be heated up but u was too hungry 😆. Otherwise everything was great.

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                                                                      2. Darryl

                                                                        San Francisco

                                                                        5 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        5 reviews

                                                                        Dined 6 days ago

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        Had a wonderful experience for my wife’s birthday! The staff was amazing and their bday dessert celebration was awesome. The food was delicious and overall We had a great time!

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                                                                      3. Jeremy

                                                                        San Francisco

                                                                        1 review

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        1 review

                                                                        Dined 7 days ago

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        Aa always, a great evening! Excellent food and great service. A family favorite!

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                                                                      4. Michelle

                                                                        VIP

                                                                        San Francisco

                                                                        14 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        14 reviews

                                                                        Dined on 16 December 2024

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        Good was delicious and great atmosphere! Would definitely go back!

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                                                                      5. Peter

                                                                        VIP

                                                                        San Diego

                                                                        7 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        7 reviews

                                                                        Dined on 14 December 2024

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        Great service and food the pasta in the cheese wheel a must try

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                                                                      6. Glenn

                                                                        New York City

                                                                        4 reviews

                                                                        4.0

                                                                        4 reviews

                                                                        Dined on 1 December 2024

                                                                        1. Overall 4
                                                                        2. Food 4
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        The food was delicious and the service was exemplary. We ordered pizzas and the special cacio e pepe spaghetti, prepared tableside. Everything was excellent, and the service was prompt and attentive. A definite winner in North Beach.

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                                                                      7. Jim

                                                                        San Francisco

                                                                        264 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        264 reviews

                                                                        Dined on 29 November 2024

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                        Have been several times, and was impressed when the staff did an amazing job on a busy holiday night. We went on Thanksgiving, and the line out the door didn't end the whole time we dined. We had a holiday salad as a starter, the pasta with guanciale in the cheese bowl (a very fun show that is video-worthy) and the branzino with fries. Had a bottle of wine and affogato for dessert. Everything was delicious. Marvin was a very good server. His timing was crisp. We never had to wait more than a minute or two before he came by to answer questions/bring food. The support staff were fast with water pouring/table clearing. Thank you to the restaurant for being open on Thanksgiving. We'll definitely be back!!!

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                                                                      8. Fernando

                                                                        Miami

                                                                        1 review

                                                                        2.0

                                                                        1 review

                                                                        Dined on 28 November 2024

                                                                        1. Overall 2
                                                                        2. Food 3
                                                                        3. Service 1
                                                                        4. Ambience 2
                                                                        The service was disappointing, with staff displaying a lack of professionalism and a poor attitude. Additionally, some dishes are only available after 5 PM, a detail that is not clearly communicated on their website. To make matters worse, a 20% tip was automatically added to the bill, leaving no choice in the matter despite the subpar experience. This lack of transparency and forced tipping has left me unwilling to return.

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                                                                      9. Sarah

                                                                        San Francisco

                                                                        2 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        2 reviews

                                                                        Dined on 25 November 2024

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        Incredible service, and delicious food for our Friendsgiving reunion!! Thank you Dario and team. You guys are amazing.

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                                                                      10. OpenTable Diner

                                                                        San Francisco

                                                                        13 reviews

                                                                        4.0

                                                                        13 reviews

                                                                        Dined on 18 November 2024

                                                                        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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                                                                      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 479 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
                                                                      19:00
                                                                      Booked 18 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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