I was visiting San Diego with my family and decided to try Italian food so we picked Acqua E Farina, and I'm glad we did. This was the best Italian food I have ever eaten. I would even go as far to say better than Italy. I will be back for sure. read more

food was amazing and waiter was awesome! great recommendations and very attentive food was delicious! read more

Acqua E Farina - lobster ravioli, fettuccini with chicken and tiramisu martini - Italian Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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Great restaurant with delicious food, outstanding service, and a welcoming atmosphere. I highly recommend it to everyone!

If you come here, do yourself a favor and get the Chef's Pick items. We started off with craft cocktails--the Mamma Mia! and Spartacus Spritz--both exceptionally well-balanced. For starters, the Fig Burrata and Carciofi alla Romana are non-negotiable. So fresh, flavorful, and authentic. The Organic Beet Salad added a great fresh balance before the main course. The highlight of the entire dinner was hands down the Bistecca Fiorentina. Incredible cut, phenomenal crust, and cooked precisely right. Outstanding service and Italian flavors. 10/10 recommendation for any San Diego food lover. The ambiance is super cute and aesthetically pleasing from bar to tables. read more

Acqua E Farina - Fig Burrata Organic Beet Salad - Italian Near Me - Chula Vista, California

This restaurant was good. It definitely wasn't the best. The decor was very fun and interesting. Kind of chic rustic. I liked it. The food was good, but a bit pricey. I ordered a dr. Pepper and it didn't taste that good. It was running out of syrup and it just tasted like club soda. I asked for something else and they brought me an iced tea, so that was nice. They didn't offer us any refills until our plates were empty and we were ready to pay. My husband also got a dirty plate. They quickly changed it for a clean one when he said something about it, but it kind of puts you off when they put a dirty plate in front of you. I feel that 4 stars is generous for our experience, but it wasn't bad enough to make it a 3-star review. read more

Sergio is amazing and always makes us feel like family We love coming here! Ordered the gnocchi read more

Food is always amazing.. got the chefs special tonight.. out of a giant cheese wheel. Service was on point, Charlie.. thanks read more

Acqua E Farina - Italian Near Me - Chula Vista, California

This review is for my bar experience (will be back for dinner next time!). I ordered the Watermelon Berry Sangria which was delicious and visually appealing. Charlie, one of the bartenders for the night, provided excellent customer service. Not only was he friendly and quick to make my drink, but he was knowledgeable about the food menu and daily night specials as well. Note: this establishment is still "Farmers Table" in the morning/afternoon and then transitions to "Acqua E Farina" as an Italian fine dining experience evening/nights. read more

Acqua E Farina - Dinner menu - Italian Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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Hello Alba. I was curious if you've have reached out to me as mentioned in your response to my review? I have not received a response and didn't know if I somehow missed it. Thank you. Gina read more

This has quickly become our favorite spot in Chula Vista! We first came for breakfast and had such a great experience that we came back for dinner the same day--and we're so glad we did. The food is absolutely delicious, with a great variety of Italian dishes to choose from. Sergio went above and beyond to make us feel welcome, and the entire staff was incredibly friendly and attentive. We also loved the atmosphere--it's a beautiful space to relax and enjoy a meal. Next time, we're definitely checking out their BBQ spot! Highly recommend this place! read more

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I came with a friend and we both ordered the cheese wheel pasta along with some bruschetta. Everything was amazing and paired well with the Chianti wine. Service was great, they were very friendly and hospitable. I will definitely be back. The pasta was really good and creamy, bruschetta was different than any other bruschetta I had. It had peaches on it so it was more sweet and we really enjoyed the flavors. The ambience is quiet and nice. Everything is open and feels breezy read more

Acqua E Farina - Cheese wheel with chicken, cherry tomatoes, and mushrooms! Yummy! - Italian Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Celebratory meal with the hubby today. We found this nice Italian restaurant in Chula Vista. I came across their page on IG. We had such a wonderful dinner experience. Our waitress was very attentive and their food was amazing. We can't wait to go back to try something else. * Fruttura di Calamari * Spigola * Prosciutto e Burrata #DiningWithTheAndersons #CiboItaliano #MANGIA #Churchiversary #Foodies read more

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A really amazing experience , we were first greeted by Guillermo and he was really attentive and he explained to us every single dish we ordered and the service provide by Sergio amazing he alway was by our side making sure everything was as we ordered it Food, Atmosphere AMAZING I would say 5 starts is not enough I will say 10* . We had an amazing night/dinner !! read more

My friends and I were in the area for a birthday dinner and were pleasantly surprised with the quality of food and service. We had the chef special rigatoni served with fresh barrel of cheese torched with cognac, carpaccio and fettuccine and everyone was happy with the food. Charlie was our server and was very attentive and personable. We had an excellent time definitely would come again when we're in the area. read more

We didn't have a reservation and we're still accommodated. We had only been here one other time but our waiter recognized us and greeted us as old friends. The ambiance was really cute a quaint. And the food! The pasta was soo fresh. I had the fettuccine Alfredo with chicken and my friend had the bolognese. Both were incredible. We also got the bread basket with that delicious butter. Please try this place for your next girls night, you won't be disappointed. read more

Should have went to the OG place across the street. My husband wanted to try this place out for his birthday, so we made reservations. The place was literally empty when we arrived, there were only like 4 other people there. The host and wait staff are really friendly and attentive, nothing wrong there. More people started arriving as the night progressed. We ordered PANE FRESCO, HOUSE SALAD, RIGATONI BOLOGNESE. The bread was amazing and unfortunately the highlight of our meal. The house salad was ok, interesting choice of flavors, we added chicken to it and the chicken was good. We had high hopes for the main dish because our waiter talked up a big game about how the pasta is fresh and made in house daily and how everything is authentic. The pasta was horrible, literally inedible. It was way undercooked, tasted like flour and on top of that the ragú was extremely salty. It was like we were eating salt with a side of ragú. The waiter was so nice so we didn't say anything, plus there were tables very close to us who hadn't received their meals yet and we didn't want to make a scene. So we just paid the bill and took the loss. Such a bummer, we definitely will not be returning. read more

Acqua E Farina - Salt with a side of Ragú - Italian Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Had a GREATTT experience here. The food was a 10/10 and the service was definitely on par. Our server was so friendly and sweet. I think the owner spoke to my friend and I and ensured the guests all around were doing ok. I had a really good time and will definitely be back. 100/10 recommend the sangrias and their cheese wheel that they had that night was to die for . The appetizers (bread and also the calamari) were good as well. Portions were not stingy at all lol. The place itself is really cute and you can either dress up or dress down. Just the ambiance of the place is really cute and also good for taking pictures read more

Acqua E Farina - Italian Near Me - Chula Vista, California

As beautiful as its name, Acqua E Farina is a quaint little Italian restaurant in Chula Vista. It was so delightful to enjoy our first real meal here while visiting. Greeted by beloved server, Sergio, it was a pleasant experience as soon as we walked in (thank you for Sergio!) They are dog friendly! And offer cute outdoor patio dining. Most importantly, their food. Their food is SO delicious. I chose their Cacao E Pepe pizza and it was so good! Chunks of truffle smothered in cheese and cacao e Pepe sauce. Thin sliced, but so buttery and flavorful. Hubbie opted for their chef special, black ink spaghetti with seafood. Man, it was delicious. Bread tray for $4 definitely worth it to get. They offer other tempting dishes such as porterhouse and branzino. We just may go back during our visit because we enjoyed it here that much. Bravo, Acqua E Farino! read more

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I am always in the hunt for a carbonara that tastes like the one I tasted in Italy. I am excited to say that the Aqua E Farina's Spaghetti Carbonara comes pretty close! The texture is just right, not too saucy, it's rich and savory...it's just right. The taste of the carbonara takes me back to the streets of Trastevere. Our other favorite dish is the Prosciutto E Burrata pizza. The crust is thin and crispy but the pizza is filling. Aside from the carbonara, what really drew us in was the happy hour. They offer $5 off the appetizers and pizzas. Wine (including the sangrias) and beer are only $5 from Monday thru Thursday 4-6pm. Let me take a moment and talk sangria. I am not a big fan of sangrias because they are typically very sweet, however, the classic sangria here is the perfect balance. They even offer a watermelon and mango version. The restaurant itself is cute with bottles of limoncello and Aperol lined up as you walk in. The place can get a bit loud when eating inside but the quaint outdoor patio is a bit more intimate. The service is incredible. The servers tended to our needs and constantly checked in on us. One of the servers even reminded us that happy hour was about to end so we could put in another round of drinks at that price. If you're looking for a carbonara that reminds you of the tastes of Italy and a great sangria in the middle of the week, this is the spot. read more

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Chef special pasta was amazing and presentation was superb. Their tiramisu martini was excellent as well. Ambiance was very nice too with some outdoor seating options as well. Highly recommend! read more

Acqua E Farina - Italian Near Me - Chula Vista, California

We were seated immediately. Fernando was our waitperson and was very professional yet friendly. (By the way, Fernando has a crazy wonderful voice!) The penne with salmon was amazing. The portion was perfect. Carbonara was enjoyed, as was the lasagna. I do wish, though, that there were more vegetarian/pescatarian choices. It's a very comfortable atmosphere. I'm bummed I live in Oregon because I would eat there at least once a month. read more

We brought my whole family here last year for my wife's birthday and we recently came back for the last day of restaurant week. Both times everything was amazing! Service has always been great. They're knowledgeable about any questions we had. It's really cool to get to see where they're hand making the pasta too. We've tried to try as many dishes between our two visits as we could and it's all been effing delicious. I do t think you can go wrong with ordering anything off their menu. The cost is higher than most other places in the area, but you definitely get your money's worth. This place is booooomb! read more

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Really enjoyed the ambience and staff is super friendly. Very authentic Roman Italian style food. Only comment was the pasta being a little over done. Was not al dente but that's fine since everything tasted so fresh! read more

Acqua E Farina - Pappardelle - Italian Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Got the prawn pasta, it had spicy chile slices in it. The sauce was very creamy and delicious. Good abiance, and good service. Drinks were tasty too. Recommended! read more

Hi foodie family, How exciting!!! @sdrestaurantwk Week is here! January 25 - February 1 @acquaefarinasd is bringing Roman comfort to the table with a $40 per person multi-course menu you don't want to miss Start with Nonna's homemade meatballs or tender grilled artichoke alla Romana For the main course, savor the salmon alla puttanesca or the melt-in-your-mouth 18-hour braised short rib Finish on a sweet note with a classic chocolate chip or pistachio cannoli Acqua e Farina | Trattoria Romana 330 F St, Unit B, Chula Vista, CA 91910 Inside @farmerstablesd San Diego Restaurant Week = the perfect excuse to say "Si" to Italian read more

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Tried this place as one of the Restaurant Week options. There are some hits and misses. To start, the Pane Fresco is very good. Crunchy outside and soft inside. The what I believe is a cherry chili oil compound butter is very nice. Spice hits the tongue just right. I ordered a glass of wine to start and my glass was dirty. Just seems like dried food spatter from a dish washer. The waiter was very prompt with bringing me a new glass of wine. The 2nd glass didn't have food but it was very streaky. Wine glasses should be buffed, or at the very least checked for cleanliness before serving. For my meal I didn't choose the Restaurant Week special but instead got the Spaghetti Carbonara. I did rather enjoy this. It was what I expected it to taste like. We were a group of 3 and the others orders the Special. One got the Panzerotti and it was not for my taste buds. Very mushroom and spinach forward. I don't personally like mushrooms so I knew I wouldn't like it but since my other friend ordered short ribs and I don't eat beef, it was the only other thing I could try. They thought it was delicious, it just wasn't my personal taste. There was also an order of Polpette which is 2 meatballs. I did not try this either because, again I assume it was beef and I don't eat beef, but they didn't mind them. There may have been an inconsistency between the 2 meatball with one being more flavorful and juicy that the other but I think overall they thought they were fine. The dessert options on the menu were a chocolate chip or pistachio cannoli. My friends asked for Pistachio but there were out and instead had strawberry. The cannoli was sad. The filling wasn't a fluffy texture but more of a runny cream cheese type texture. It did not fill the space of the shell like you'd expect but rather poured out. The shell is very crunchy. May be a little too crunch. Slightly overcooked. I only had wine but the others tried a couple of the drinks on the menu. Some were good and some were not to their liking. The seating is divided into 2 sections sort of. There's the section where you come in that have some seating and the bar and you can see the kitchen, then you pass that and there a back area of seating that's not very exciting. The decor is minimal but the overhead lighting it interesting. The waiter was very nice and attentive. There was also a young lady who came around and asked to take our picture and came back with a free single print. I think there were buying options for additional photos but we weren't interested. Collectively my group rated the experience a 3.5-4 stars so I rounded up. This place isn't bad. The food isn't bad. Attention to detail is my concern. Dishes should not be dirty. I would try this place again and see what their other menu items are like. read more

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Initially I got a little confused trying to find my way here because it seems like they share space with Farmer's Table, or are renovating as the new owner of the space. I'm not sure, but regardless my meal here was great. I got the bistecca Fiorentina, which came with 2 sides and served 2. This was fantastic! We got our steak cooked medium-rare, and it came out perfect. It does come out on a lava stone though, so I do recommend taking it off the stone when it arrives to stop the cooking process. We then ended our meal with a cannoli, which was perfect -- the outer shell was perfectly crisped, and the cream was the right touch of sweetness. Definitely would come back! Also wanted to note that the parking is easy as there is a little parking structure. read more

Acqua E Farina - Italian Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Food and service were amazing. Evwry single dish was better and better. I will definitely be coming back. My only complaint that does not affect the service nor the food is that the plates are way too big for the table. I went with my friend and we ordered each a pasta, bread for the table, a small pizza and an appetizer, I know it sounds like a lot but it wasn't. We constantly had to play Tetris to fit everything. read more

f you are looking for amazing, authentic Italian food, this is the place to go. Every dish we tried at Acqua E Farina was packed with flavor and beautifully prepared. Beyond the great food, the restaurant has a wonderful, cozy vibe that makes for a perfect night out. Highly recommend! Absolutely loved Acqua E Farina! The food is fantastic, the atmosphere is incredibly warm and welcoming, and the service was top-notch. It's easily one of my new favorite spots for incredible Italian food. I will definitely be back!! read more

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I had the chefs special cheese wheel, 100/10. Our server Charlie made it that much better. Customer service and food 10/10. read more

Acqua E Farina - I had the chef's special cheese wheel, 100/10. Our server Charlie made everything even better. Amazing food and customer service - Italian Near Me - Chula Vista, California

My son recommended this Italian restaurant from coworkers and it was an amazing dinner experience. We ordered our beverages : waters/soda/beer and the house red wine perfect pairings, It came out fast! Next food - I literally loved the Caesar's salad and roasted beet was delicious and fresh ingredients. Entree: The steak called Bistecca Florentino was so flavorful so delicious, and tender it melts In your mouth it was medium rare -perfection. We also ordered the cheese wheel pasta it was fun to watch of how they make it. It was creamy, so delicious with veggies n Italian sausage. We enjoyed it. I posted a video of it. Overall we loved everything and the service was impeccable. Charlie our server he's also a bartender super nice n knowledgeable. 5/5 thumps up! This restaurant location same as the Farmers table they're sharing the space free parking at d back. We will be returning soon to try other foods in the menu. But the steak n cheese wheel pasta must order!!!! Ciao! Must visit this restaurant highly recommended;) read more

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The experience is really good. I want to break it down why I want to give it 4 stars. I ordered a cheese pizza. Honestly, it was really good. We went with me and my family. It was me, my dad, and my mom. It definitely was a bit pricey. If you are bringing kids, I wouldn't say it's super kid- friendly, but they will give your kid a kids menu. I bought myself a cherry coke. It was surprising because they actually give you a real cherry, which was really cool. I like cherries a lot. My dad got a plate that was dirty. It's not good managing to give someone a dirty plate. My mom got a dr. Pepper what was kind of running out of the syrup taste. We weren't asked if we wanted refills until we were leaving. Overall, it was pretty good. read more

The bread that I'm told is baked on site was delicious! Make sure you order the bread. You'll be happy you did. On the other hand, it's my opinion that the food served was average, nothing special. Keep in mind, I only dined there one time and experienced only two entries, mine and my dining partners dish. Based on the very short list (two) dished I tried, it's hard to form a wider opinion of the menu. I'd go back and give it another try in the future. MAKE SURE YOU ORDER THE BREAD! Give Acqua E Farina a try. Then you will be able to form your own opinion! Everyone's taste is different. read more

Got the rigatoni bolognese(pictured). It was great. The calamari was nothing special didn't taste like anything like no flavor really. The bread was ELITE best I've had in a while. Would go back for that. Service was okay nothing special. Vibes were good. Sitting outside was really nice read more

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Amazing tasting food & service. Charlie & Camilla were exceptional & helped me celebrate my birthday. The food is fresh & organic tasting, reminds me of Italy read more

Acqua E Farina - Acqua E Farina Pizza - Italian Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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Kind of stumbled upon this place. In the morning it's Farmers Table and was told they turn into an Italian place at night. I came here with my fiance it's SO unbelievably good. Their happy hour is a MUST, $5 sangrias and their appetizers are $5 off. Our server was Fernando and he was attentive and extremely knowledgeable on the menu and the history of the restaurant. Overall I can't wait to come back here again, what a rare gem ! read more

First time here, we will be back! I started with the house salad. I've never enjoyed a salad this much before. The short rib was the biggest rib I've ever seen! And the tiramisu martini was the best finish to an amazing meal! Lastly, the service was so friendly and attentive. Love! Love! read more

With pricing that very boldly mirrors Roman Wolves in Little Italy, one enters Acqua E Farina with high expectations. As a native who has spent a lifetime evaluating the county's Italian offerings, I left entirely disillusioned. We began with the $5 bread service. While the accompanying oil, butter, and dried tomato blend showed promise, the bread itself was a tragic afterthought. The main courses did little to redeem the evening. My partner's $15 Kale Salad was a study in minimalism, yielding barely a cup and a half of greens. The kitchen took creative liberties with the menu, subbing blackberries for blueberries, and rationing a mere three microscopic pieces of kabocha squash. As for my $28 Lasagna Bolognese? It was an aggressive assault of salt, completely devoid of the rich, meat-forward sauce one might reasonably expect for the price. I found it entirely unfinishable. I am thoroughly bewildered by this establishment's four-star Yelp status. While local residents are understandably eager for local upscale alternatives to save them a drive downtown, raising our collective standards might be the more prudent path forward. I am generously bestowing two stars solely to credit the kitchen's minimal effort and the miles saved on my odometer... though, tbh, it pains me to be so charitable. read more

This was a very pleasant surprise. We came in to see how the PM switch from Farmers table to Acqua E Farina goes and they do it very well. The cocktails were pretty and delicious, but the star is absolutely the food. Everything was well balanced and delicious. Portions were perfect to feel satisfied without feeling stuffed or in a carb coma. The whole vibe was very calm and cozy perfect for celebrations or a date night, nothing was rushed or too loud to have a combination The servers were all very attentive, we are looking to coming back read more

Acqua E Farina - Lemencello martini - Italian Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Great food and excellent service ...I'd definitely go here again Great time with fun atmosphere read more