This place is the best Italian restaurant in the East Valley hands down. The outside patio reminds my wife and I of our time in Italy. Has a very European feel for sure with a Vespa parked out front. The Chef/Owner is fabulous at his trade and is the nicest guy. He's always out mingling with all the patrons and cooking at their table depending on the order. The food is fantastic. Lobster Bisque is the best starter followed up w one of the pastas and topped off w amazing Cannolis. read more

Brett & I went for my birthday. Delicious food in an intimate setting. We had the burrata daily special for appetizer, the cacio e Pepe (pasta cooked in the cheese wheel), and the beef Wellington. It was all amazing. However, we made the mistake of not asking about the market price. While the beef Wellington was great, I don't think it was worth the price. Next time, we want to try the short rib pasta, scallops, and dessert crepes read more

I cannot recommend this restaurant enough. Everything was spectacular! What an absolute pleasure it was to actually have an enjoyable dining experience. read more

Fabulous new restaurant; highly recommended. Must try: crepe for dessert. It's prepared tableside and really livens up the energy of the dinner. It's a strong finish to a great dining experience. The owner and chef and his family/team are stupendous. They're really great people and made us feel so welcomed. read more

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The food was absolutely delicious. Absolutely. Delicious. The pasta was perfectly cooked and the food was fresh and crisp. It has a lovely relaxed, warm Italian vibe. The server was friendly and funny and made some great recommendations. We will absolutely return! read more

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Make sure you have a reservation! This class was super cute for a date night ! We had the famous cheese wheel and also ordered lamb chops! The food did not disappoint! Great service our waitress was amazing and so was the owner. We had the lovely tiramisu for dessert! Looking forward to going back again! read more

Acqua Di Mare - Cacio E Pepe - Mediterranean Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

The ambience is far from romantic. Sitting outside in the patio which is crammed, is not ideal for a romantic dinning experience. Food was good, not great and cost was insane for what we ordered. Service could have of been better. The limited space between tables obviously makes it harder for these servers to move around. Plus they overlap on tables. The guy making our cacio e pepe was getting the cheese roll warmed and expecting someone to bring him the noodles not knowing they were already under the cart. He was pretty annoyed looking at the other waiter. read more

Great food and service! Cooked your dinner at your table as we split 2 meals and hand a dessert made for us too! Highly recommend it very small but quaint. read more

We were celebrating our daughter's 18th birthday and her only wish was for a tomahawk steak. This restaurant delivered with flair! It was amazing to look at and even better tasting! The table side pasta was awesome as well. The staff and ambiance were welcoming. We will be back again soon! Thanks for a great celebration! read more

Acqua Di Mare - Prime Tomahawk steak. Background meals are the pasta made tableside in the cheese wheel and spaghetti and meatballs. All delicious ! - Mediterranean Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

Ate here for the 2nd time in 3 weeks. If you are look for an experience with Amazing food in downtown Chandler - definitely recommend. From the Risotto to the Lamb Chops and Lobster Pasta is off the charts. read more

I'm in tears with how good the food and service was! Both Chef and owner were engaged and generous! The service, incredible! The ambiance, adorable! So full now but absolutely hungry for more!!!! read more

We went for my wife's birthday we started with fresh bread and basil olive oil then on to shrimp cocktail. I had the lobster bisque tasted fantastic wife had the strawberry arugula salad with lingonberry dressing it was fresh crisp and tasty she had the short rib pappardelle tender beef and fresh pasta. I went with the tomahawk pork chop grilled to perfection served with broccoli and zucchini so good. Then to end the meal we had the table side tiramisu so good. Service was impeccable. read more

I wasn't in the mood for a heavy dinner and I'm pescatarian....this place was a convenient walk and the menu fit perfectly. I got the lobster bisque and strawberry salad. Huge chunks of lobster and the salad was super fresh. My partner got the steak Nicolette which was perfect...the presentation was amazing... read more

My boyfriend and I went here for our first time this evening and had an amazing time. We ordered the Caprese, prawn cocktail, lobster pasta, and Lamb Chops --- all were delicious. Ambience was amazing. I look forward to sitting on the patio when it gets a bit cooler. read more

Acqua Di Mare - Aperol spritz - Mediterranean Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

Not going to ding them for it but the place smells of weed. Many of the staff obviously and publicly smoke and it is unfortunate. In case you are wondering if I'm just being a whiner, take note that several tables around us outside on the patio were commiserating about this issue. It dented the otherwise stupendous experience. read more

I wasn't quite as impressed as I was with the social media pages. A little bit overrated, but good. I'm not sure if I'd go back, but it was cool to try for the cheese wheel pasta thing. read more

Beyond being beautiful place! I just wanna say this place is super inviting! The atmosphere the servers and the way they take care of you! Nikola is beyond helpful and very attentive and shows what's it's really like to truly care for the people who come to his establishment ! Tommy was our server and went above and beyond for my lady birthday ! I would 100 percent recommend and come here again!! They also have. A cheese wheel and beyond satisfied with my food ! read more

Came here with a friend for the first time tonight and we had an amazing time. I'm originally from Italy , have lived half my life there and visit my family every year. I'm picky when I eat out, I'm not a food snob, but I like fresh food with a genuine homemade taste like I get back home. I was blown away by the dishes we got. The veal chop was absolutely amazing, full of flavor and perfectly cooked. The carpaccio, sacchetti and caprese were delicious too. The ambiance is relaxing and the staff is very friendly, kind and makes you feel so welcome. We also got the crepe cooked table side and the "show" was just as great as the dessert. Thank you for the amazing night! read more

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Great food! Freshly made. Some items on the menu are a little pricier because they are prepared table side. A bit crowded inside and I am sure you need to have reservations. They have outdoor seating too but it may be closed during the summer. Inside is crowded. The decor is nice but I would not describe the restaurant as romantic. read more

Owner is a sweetheart Place is small cozy and romantic over priced and basically terrible Sad I wanted it to be good. read more

A wonderful Italian dining experience brought to Arizona with sublime Italian wine! This place is incredible for anyone looking to experience true Italian cuisine. read more

Very impressed with the service here!!! I called to see if they had availability last minute and no one answered. Less than two minutes later, Sarah-May called back to let us know they can squeeze us in. I have never had a call back from a busy restaurant to follow up & make sure they had room for us!! Such a small gesture that went a long way to making us feel welcome. I have visited all over Italy 4 times and this is the closest menu to Italy I have ever seen here in AZ. Drew Was our server, he is also a sommelier and gave us amazing tasting notes and history on our wine we ordered!Everything was amazing, mom and pop feel, we will be back ! read more

Acqua Di Mare - Mediterranean Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

Everything and I mean EVERYTHING from start to finish was incredible! Visited for the first time last night for dinner and I am still dreaming of that cacio e pepe! The restaurant itself is beautiful and cozy, Lots of charm! Upon sitting the server came and poured the oil and chopped basil into it for the bread which was DELICIOUS! We both got the cacio e Pepe in the giant cheese wheel they prepare at the table for you and finished with tableside tiramisu which was OUT OF THIS WORLD! I posted a picture on social media and immediately a ton of messages came in asking where I was! Can not wait to visit again SOON! Thank you for the unforgettable experience! read more

This is a must! We made reservations for Father's Day, we were seated right away. The place is small but very relaxing and has a wonderful atmosphere. Note that in the summer months it does get warm inside but not uncomfortable. The service was excellent, a little slow but that was ok since it allowed us to take in the ambiance and enjoy each course. The food is certainly worth the price. We ordered the pork belly and beef carpaccio, followed by the rack of lamb, beef wellington, and cacio e' pepe. Let's not forget dessert, tiramisu and cannolis. This was amazing, not only was it full of flavor but the ingredients were fresh. We will certainly be back when it gets cooler so we can enjoy their outdoor seating. read more

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This is an amazing tiny resturant. No kids under 12 which is a good idea. The place is so small sound travels. The food is amazing, and I let the chef pick something for me. I got the best crab cake I've gotten in a restaurant. There was so much meat, so little bread filling, so good. The bartender also made a great drink just off the tastes I liked. Wonderful place can not wait to go back read more

Beautiful serene space, personal service, delicious food, and a one of kind experience . Can't wait to go back!

Delicious food ... appetizers and main dishes. Pasta/with truffles dish was out of this world. Veal chop was huge, delicious and so soft in texture. Rack of lamb... 4 herb crusted... a little overcooked but still delicious.... Chilean Sea Bass was excellent and cooked perfectly. Took desserts home with us, because no one had room!!! Excellent service by totally professional staff. Great evening for all 5 of us. read more

After searching for years, we've finally found the perfect Italian restaurant. Must make reservations well in advance. Since many dishes are cooked and prepared at the table, no children are allowed due to insurance. The owners are charming and warm. The menu is authentic Italian. Looking forward to returning with friends. read more

Service was good. Atmosphere is nice. Food was also decent but a little overpriced in my opinion for the portions. I would go back

Was really excited to eat here and bummed it turned out to be such a crappy experience. Had to wait 10-15 minutes off the get-go for our reservation. Server took forever to get our drinks and entrees ordered, kept freaking out telling bus-boy to get female sever to check on tables while he was tied up doing ??? Constant arguing between staff while owner (?) sat perched by host stand being creepy with underage hosts and barking orders at servers. We ended up staying there for two hours (not by choice) waiting for our food and then our check. While the food was amazing, the service was horrible for the expensive tab we paid and everyone else at the restaurant looked miserable as well. We will not be back. read more

What can we say! This place is such a wonderful addition to Chandler bringing a sophisticated, beautiful and delicious menu to the downtown Chandler area. The wine, the meal and the dessert did not disappoint with careful attention paid to the service, seafood selection and overall romantic dining experience. We will be back! Check it out! The best new addition to downtown Chandler! What a diamond in downtown! read more

Wow - what a fabulous vibe and such delicious food! The owners and staff care so much about your experience and have curated a menu to ensure you have an amazing meal. We will be back again and again! read more

The most delicious meal! Can't wait to enjoy it again! We ordered everything table side item on the menu and they were all fabulous! read more

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Amazing food and service! The atmosphere is perfect on a January night. We had a memorable night and dinner for our sons birthday! Definitely recommend the place! read more

Everything was flavorful, cooked to order, and filling. The customer service was great and the Chef Nikola equally awesome. plo read more

Acqua Di Mare - The food was amazing. We had the lobster dimarco, carpaccio, and the crab cakes. - Mediterranean Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

Children under 12 not allowed. Tried to book a reservation, was told no one under 12 allowed. If your going to ban children then state it plainly on your Yelp page,. read more

The food was excellent, and one of the owners, Nicola, came to our table to greet us. I started with a perfect espresso martini. We had the lobster pasta, my husband had the beef Wellington, and our friends had the schnitzel (presented very creatively) and the short rib pasta! My friend said they were the best short ribs she's ever eaten, and she's a world traveler. We had three waiters and the service was excellent! For dessert we shared the chocolate cake served with amazing vanilla ice cream and the cannoli, that didn't disappoint! The restaurant is cozy, the food is delicious so if you're looking for an amazing gastronomic experience you have to dine here!! read more

We loved our experience here! The food was so good and the wine our server suggested paired so well with our dinner. We will be back!

Has that small italian village feel. Service was great. Fresh bread with oil and the bring out fresh basil. Solid. Had the special salad of the day, Caesar salad. It was the full leaf of the lettuce. With the cheese and home made dressing. Very good. There was also an appetizer of the day as well. Some bruschetta. Bread was fresh, mozzerella cheese was amazing. And the meat was good as well. So far so good! As for my main course - the scaccetti porcini and truffle pasta. Pasta was amazing. Made in house. Packed with a good cheese taste. Could have been slightly easier on the sauce. But overall. Very good. Finishing up with the Tiramasu. They make it right in front of you. A little strong with the expresso. But a nice touch. Overall, wonderful experience. Try this place out!! read more

Amazing dinner and evening. The food in this place is amazing and the chef is a true Italian chef. He looks like Rollie Fingers, with his handlebar mustache but trust me, his creativity is killer. The building is an old house so it's really small. It only has twenty-three tables. It takes a month to get a reservation and during the summer it's only open inside. I had lobster ravioli and the wife had some type of pasta where the chef comes to the table and melts the cheese inside of the cheese wheel, while it's on fire. The daughter had a pasta with a meat and it was amazing. This place isn't cheap so make sure you realize that before making a reservation. I've eaten at every Italian restaurant in Scottsdale and nothing touches this place. We had cannolis for dessert and they were amazing--just like my grandmother used to make. My only complaint; the soda was in cans and bottles. read more