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Aqua Mare Cucina Italiana, Del Mar, CA

Aqua Mare Cucina Italiana

4.7
4.7
1363 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
2282 Carmel Valley Rd., Del Mar, CA 92014

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
***AQUA MARE CUCINA ITALIANA ***

Aqua Mare Cucina Italiana by Villa Capri in Del Mar offers a menu inspired by responsibly sourced local food. It's a place to enjoy fresh, delicious plates and relax watching our beautiful view of the lagoon and the ocean. In addition to fresh fish and seafood, Aqua Mare Cucina Italiana in Del Mar serves fresh homemade pasta, risotto, chicken, steak and vegetarian options. It is open for dinner Monday through Sunday from 4pm to 9pm, and for lunch Sunday from 12:00pm to 3:00pm. Aqua Mare Cucina Italiana in Del Mar also has a large bar area with HD TVs, a Private Room and Private Patios that can be booked for banquets and private events

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Contemporary Italian, Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 16:00–21:00 Sun 15:00–21:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    We would love to cater your event at our restaurant or deliver it to you. (Delivery within 3 miles radius)
  • Private party facilities
    Our restaurant can take parties from 10 - 135 people for large parties. The Del Mar dining room can hold 34 guests, Torrey Patio can hold 25 guests, Lagoon Patio can hold 55 guests, the Garda dining room can hold 25 guests. Minimum Guarantee applied for private event
  • Area
    Del Mar
  • Cross Street
    Via Cortina
  • Parking details
    Parking lot in the back of the restaurant, and plenty of Street parking.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,363 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Neighbourhood gem

  • North San Diego

    Neighbourhood gem

  • North San Diego

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Aqua Mare Cucina Italiana offers "amazing food, great views, and outstanding service." Guests rave about the authentic Italian flavors, especially the "delicious eggplant and remarkable artichoke appetizers." The restaurant boasts a stunning lagoon view, making it a "perfect setting" for special occasions. Despite occasional wait times, the experience is "highly recommended."
1,363 Reviews
  1. len

    San Diego1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 23 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Variable quality of food, some outstanding some very disappointing. The eggplant app was fabulous: tender flavorful delious. The artichoke was probably canned! Yuck The Osso Bucco and pasta were rich and delightful. Best ever. The veal Piccata was problematic. Lovely sauce, full of capers and flavor but the veal itself was not good. in fact maybe off given the gi problems later. Lasagna was old fashion meaty and excellent. The tomato sauce was rich in fennel which i loved.

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  2. Anita

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 20 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food from appetizer through dessert. Will go again!

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  3. Carolina VIP

    Las Vegas4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was delicious, and outstanding service. Too bad that they closed so early on Saturday night, we could have stayed at least an hour longer.

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  4. Adaline

    San Diego2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our second time at Aqua Mare and, compared to the first time, we were disappointed in the food, especially the fish. The other couple with us enjoyed their pasta dish quite a bit, but my husband and I had a fish entree which was not as good.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant offers the best Italian food and is as authentic as it gets. Overall, it's just a fantastic place. I've dined at some of the top Italian restaurants in New York, San Francisco, and Boston, and I can confidently say this is as good as any of them. Brendan

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  6. Keith

    Orange County8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sea Bass and Salmon were delicious. Excellent service, great view.

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  7. Richard

    San Diego35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and excellent service....bar and table were excellent. We look forward to returning.... a new found favorite.

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  8. Paul VIP

    Charlotte7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and outstanding staff. Highly recommend!

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  9. Ann

    San Francisco14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a lovely dinner here! Beautiful view, great service, and delicious food. Love the parking behind the restaurant. Looking forward to returning!

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  10. Chae

    Orange County5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, great staff, unbelievable drinks! Can’t wait to go back.

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FAQs

Aqua Mare Cucina Italiana offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 755-7100.

Aqua Mare Cucina Italiana is rated 4.7 stars by 1363 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 8 times today
Google Map for Aqua Mare Cucina Italiana

2282 Carmel Valley Rd., Del Mar, CA 92014

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Via Cortina
  • Area
    Del Mar
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 16:00–21:00 Sun 15:00–21:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Contemporary Italian, Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking lot in the back of the restaurant, and plenty of Street parking.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    We would love to cater your event at our restaurant or deliver it to you. (Delivery within 3 miles radius)
  • Private party facilities
    Our restaurant can take parties from 10 - 135 people for large parties. The Del Mar dining room can hold 34 guests, Torrey Patio can hold 25 guests, Lagoon Patio can hold 55 guests, the Garda dining room can hold 25 guests. Minimum Guarantee applied for private event
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