EDIT: I initially voted this down to three stars because I was complaining about the amount of pasta I got for how much I paid... but this pasta was f--ing amazing. Totally worth it. I just paid $25 to get this amount of pasta delivered... REALLY? Cool... glad to see I got the dregs of the pan. Embarrassing. Won't be ordering again. read more

All'Acqua - Bucatini Cacio e Pepe - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

It's hard to find really good Italian food in LA. This is it. Delicious, authentic Italian food, good service, wonderful ambiance. Can't wait to go back. read more

We've been here a 1/2 dozen times... we bring friends; it is ALWAYS VERY GOOD. Pizzas are delish and the crust is done perfect. My husband is a wine person and the selections by the glass are excellent (not over priced). They have an outdoor dining area and they are pet friendly We have enjoyed every meal hear. Definitely a neighbor gem! read more

Hello Yelpers! Hope your doing well. I wanted to drop a quick note about All'Acqua in Atwater. Last weekend a friend and I tried this gem of an Italian restaurant in Atwater and I was pleasantly surprised. We started off with salads (Atwater and the Caesar) both were good. I really liked the Atwater, loved the garlicky anchovy dressing. It was light and tasty. Next we shared the lasagna (big enough to share) and diavolo pizza (think a margarita pizza with pepperoni and a little spice) delicious! And garlic bread I mean also really fresh, hot and full of garlic. Everything was fresh, hot and came out pretty quickly. I'd make a reservation, take some friends and chill over delicious food. read more

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My best friend and I decided to try something new in the Atwater Village area along Glendale Blvd. in Los Angeles, CA. She suggested All'Acqua, which is an Italian restaurant. They are doing outdoor dining right now, but the experience had here from start to finish was amazing! In terms of the ambiance, All'Acqua did a great job of providing good lighting even if the dinner took place outside. They definitely transformed the parking lot into socially distant dining to ensure customers have a great and safe time. For the customer service, our hostess got us immediately seated after confirming our reservation. She was also accommodating since we wanted to sit by one of those standing heaters to ensure we were not going to freeze outside. The hostess was also transparent with us saying that the kitchen was a bit backed up right now so orders would be coming out slowly. I know people would be upset if they heard that but I was the opposite... I was totally understanding and said it was no worries at all. Our server was also prompt in asking for our order and checked in with us constantly. The food quality was amazing. For the appetizers, we got the calamari and the garlic bread and they were delicious! For the main course, I'm a big sucker for seafood so I ordered the Pici Calabrese. While writing this review, I didn't know what pici was so I searched it up and it was hand rolled pasta. Basically, the Pici Calabrese was a hand rolled pasta that contain shrimp, scallops, and Nduja, which is a spicy Italian meat spread. Usually spicy food doesn't faze me but this one did as I was able to taste the amazing spices from the Nduja. We also had the Margherita Pizza and it was really good. Huge serving of pizza good for 2-3 people. My best friend got the Chicken Milanese, which is chicken coated in hand breaded crumbs. It also came with a side of salad. For drinks, I got the non-alcoholic Shirley Temple and tasted amazing so I got two LOL. Overall, All'Acqua was a great restaurant and I enjoyed every single moment of it. In my opinion, I don't feel that the wait for the food was long. But definitely have patience if it does take awhile. Make small talk with your friends or significant other. It will make time move faster! :) read more

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I'm looking forward to revisiting this restaurant. The ambiance was lovely and the wood burning smell from the pizza oven made it feel so cozy. The staff was very nice and attentive. None of the items we chose disappointed. read more

This is hands down one of the best Italian dining experiences I've had. The service was outstanding--staff were friendly, efficient, and made sure we were well taken care of. I had the veal piccata, and it was cooked to perfection--tender, juicy, and served with a flavorful lemon butter sauce. The ambiance is warm and cozy, with lovely touches like wooden beams and vintage Italian posters. The atmosphere, combined with delicious food and great service, makes this a must-visit spot. I'll be back for sure! read more

Ive passed by this place so many times as it's pretty hidden from the street and nondescript. However after hearing about it from a friend I finally decided to try it out. This place has some of the best Italian food in LA! My favorite is the pizza which you can watch being made in front of you if you sit inside at the bar. Seriously everything is so good here - the appetizers, entrees and desserts - I'm dying to go back! read more

Nice menu. Nice food combinations. Octopus had grapefruit, olives and peppers. Seemed like an odd combination but the flavors really came together. Lamb was served on a bed of mustard (?) greens and mashed squash. My branzino was served with roasted potatoes and spinach. The lemon cake was just ok but the tiramisu was very good although it seemed to be missing the Marsala wine used in traditional recipes. Our bearded waiter was efficient and knowledgeable although he didn't have time to chat since he was handling the entire outdoor area (parking lot) himself. I thought he did a great job of taking care of us. All in all, we had a pleasant dining experience. I'm also adding another star for their taking care with covid guidelines. All staff was masked and establishment seemed extremely clean. read more

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Maybe don't go on a holiday or special occasion, e.g., Father's Day. Waited 15 minutes after being sat (we had a reservation) until anyone acknowledged us, which is fine, but then our entrees arrived 50 minutes after our appetizers. May have been a server issue but it put a damper on our evening. Also it was comical how nonchalant and insincerely apologetic the server was about the lag; he cited that the kitchen was busy because it was Father's Day and the restaurant was busy, nbd our party of five had been waiting a near hour since our apps. The food is decent - nothing to write home about but pretty consistent with the other times I've been here. read more

Came here to have Brunch with my friends. It's the old Acapulco location. There's plenty of parking. I was the first to show up and was seated right away. I got coffee while I waited. The coffee was strong and good. Our lovely server was very attentive and polite. We ordered... WARM MAINE SEA SCALLOP SALAD - it was very fresh and tangy. There were fresh citrus fruits sliced in with pomegranate seeds. This was definitely my favorite! GRILLED PORK CHOP -came with fried egg over the pork chop. Well seasoned and cooked perfectly. POLENTA RICOTTA PANCAKES - very hearty bite. It was actually very tasty with delicious blueberries on top. I loved that it came with real butter and maple syrup. MARGHERITA PIZZA -it was pretty good. BOTTLE OF PINOT GRIGGIO BOTTLE OF WINE OF THE DAY -Rose All Day $5 bottle. As ALL my groups of friends that I go out with, we always share everything. We ALL loved the food and washed it down with the 2 bottles of vino. The service was great! Restrooms are unisex and clean. I can't think of one negative thing about this restaurant. All I know is, we had a 3 hour brunch and never felt rushed. Can't wait to be back in the area. Definitely coming back for that Scallop salad and pancakes! read more

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The pasta is dry and precooked. For the prices they are charging you'd think the pasta would be fresh and made to order. Service wasn't bad at all. The servers were attentive, but the turn off was watching the old man with RBF scold the pretty waitress for absolutely no reason. You're better off going to Olive Garden at least the prices would be reasonable. Lights were to dim and it created a dark ambiance perfect for hiding all the bugs. Would not recommend read more

Ordered a Margherita pizza from them through Doordash tonight. Order was confirmed at 5:15pm, and delivered at 5:44pm, a total of 29 minutes. Super fast. That was impressive. What was NOT impressive: The pizza was STONE COLD. Like, room temperature cold. Now, the laws of thermodynamics tell us that it's highly unlikely that the pizza was made, cooked, picked up for delivery and delivered STONE COLD... all within 29 minutes. So what can we conclude? Yep, they had to have sent me a pizza that was sitting around for some reason. Was it a leftover? Was it someone else's? I don't know, and I don't want to know, but that's just nasty for something with a lot of cheese on it. Doordash was cool, and refunded the money immediately. I'll continue to use them. All'Acqua? Not so much. Stay away from these guys. read more

Pizzzzzzzzaaaaaaa wazzzzzzzz A+++++++. Parking was tricky but not too bad, nice selection of wines too. Felt like I was in Little Italy.

This was our first visit and it won't be our last. The service was friendly and attentive. Food was delicious and comforting all the things that you're hoping for on a yummy but not over the top night out. Martinis, pizza, pasta, and mains were all delicious but we go home thinking about the pizza. read more

To start: they require vaccinations. That's a bonus. We sat inside, it was freezing. No heat that we could detect. It made the environment quite unpleasant. The food was decent, overpriced for the quality. Typical, uninspired LA Italian fare. The Branzino with potatoes was bland, completely unsalted. So weird. You need just a tiny amount of salt to bring the flavors out. The greens on the plate were delicious (and salted). The kids enjoyed the calamari and pizza - that's a relief. All in all it was fine, nothing to write home about, except being too cold to really enjoy dinner (unless maybe you're from Scandinavia, which we're not) read more

Our favorite place to go even if the event is not special. The food is always great. Never a bad meal. My only complaint would be that they were known for their thick juicy garlic bread. That has now disappeared. It has been replaced by a tasteless much thinner garlic bread. Oh, and they also changed the wonderful Caesar salad that used to be served individually in a fantastic dressing. All of these changes took place after the pandemic. I took friends there shortly after and we blamed it on difficulty getting supplies. However, these changes have continued. Always fantastic service. You never wait. The manager is wonderful. Just bring back the things we loved. You're rolling now - got any more to add? read more

What a great little neighborhood Italian restaurant! I've been wanting to go for a while and came for the first time last Friday night. I love the vibe as soon as you enter - the bar is directly in front of the entrance and either side of the restaurant is lined with industrial style chandelier light fixtures with Edison bulbs. The bar is well stocked and has a ladder - both aesthetic & functional! We sat in the corner by the front and it was not too crowded or loud. We ordered quite a bit for just two people but I was just so excited to dine here. We had the Caesar salad & calamari for appetizers, and for entrees we shared the funghi pizza and spaghetti nero with Dungeness crab. Everything was amazing! The spaghetti nero was super flavorful and very generous with the Dungeness crab! With all the food we couldn't finish the pizza, but it was quite delicious as well. Definitely recommend. For cocktail, I tried the sweet G&T - I didn't like it so much. I prefer a more floral gin and I think I didn't catch this cocktail had a grapefruit liqueur which may have contributed to the bitterness. For dinner, I did order the only Grenache blanc on the wine list and it was delightful. Very bright and crisp. Even my non-wine-drinking husband enjoyed it. I knocked off a star because I thought the service was just alright. Our server was friendly but it was hard to flag him down. Last note: the parking lot is pretty small - we had to wait for someone to leave to nab a spot. read more

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Amazing food and great dining experience. Great location, good vibes. Order a bit of everything! Delicious and fresh

We've come here many times for dinners, happy hour & lunch. We love the ambiance, wine list, cocktails and delicious bites. This last visit - we started with the Brussel Sprouts & dates with honey (beautifully roasted with lovely sweetness) follows by the cacio e pepe pasta (perfectly al dente and creamy). Our entrees were the flat iron steak (perfectly cooked and the accompanying tomatoes were perfect bursts of deliciousness). We also had the grilled branzino - my favorite of the evening! It was fresh, well seasoned and came with some delicious roasted fingerlings & fennel. It was a generous portion and filling. The manager & our server checked on us several times throughout the evening. It's the perfect atmosphere for a date night or a celebratory night out. We look forward to our next visit! read more

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I've been wanting to eat here for awhile and I'm so glad I finally did! I got the cacio e pepe and it was divine. Can't wait to come back for more and to try the happy hour menu!! read more

Really nice and popular addition to the neighborhood. Occupying the space of the late unlamented Acapulco, this is definitely an improvement for an area quickly becoming a go to destination. I've had fish, salad, and pizza dishes here..... all expertly prepared. Typically fine service. They've finally removed the outdoor tent, which kept the establishment going through the pandemic. read more

Love this place, a great menu with authentic classics and all your favorite modern Italian specialties too! Ambiance is beautiful . Welcoming and chic with a beautiful bar . A perfect spot to meet with friends after work or a date. Look forward to trying more items on menu! read more

My husband and I had dinner here last night. I was craving pizza, and found this lovely restaurant in Atwater Village, and made a quick reservation on Resy. They have large outside seating in their parking lot, the tables were well spaced. We started with the Wood Grilled Octopus, which was served with a mixed citrus salad. I saw many people mentioned it in their reviews, so I had to try it. I wasn't disappointed. We ended up ordering two pizzas- Diavolo and Margherita, although I wanted to try more. Lol. They definitely satisfied my craving. Next time I want to try the Arabbiata, Carbonara, and Pizza Bianca. We saved some room for dessert, as I was eyeing something on the menu. We shared a piece of the Olive Oil Cake, with strawberry gelato and Berry compote. Everything was absolutely delicious! Will definitely be back, with an appetite. read more

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Take into account that this review is during COVID & I ordered through Door Dash. Positive: how quick it was prepared and delivered, delicious food, and smaller curated menu Negative: portion sizes do not match cost (I'm assuming it's based on the vibe you get if you were to dine inside) I probably should have done more research ahead of ordering but my partner & I hadn't had good Italian food in so long. We were definitely disappointed in the portion size of the pasta entrees and the amount of gelato (it's fit into those plastic sauce containers) that came with the olive oil cake. With an appetizer, 2 pasta entrees, and 1 dessert, the total was $80+ (I gave the Door Dash driver 20% so consider the total including a tip like in person). read more

All'Acqua - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I am now sad to find out they dropped the mussels and scallop salad. Why? I guess I'm Going somewhere else tonight. read more

Excellent food and service. Lots of gluten free options (Don't pass up the carrots) Great varied menu! Ambiance is what you make it, fun, quiet, romantic or just great for girls night out! read more

My hubby tasked me to find dinner on the way home. As usual, I pulled up yelp and went through restaurants that were on the way. I chose this place because they had squid ink pasta and an olive oil cake with strawberry gelato. We got there with no reservation, but they were able to seat us right away. Parking: They had Valet parking available for $7 plus tip. We were too hungry to find free parking. Ambience: candlelight on the tables, low lighting and white tablecloths. It was the perfect date night spot! Customer Service: I thought customer service was good. We got waters when needed, our server was busy but still managed to check on us and ask how the food was. Food: The food came out quick! Everything was delish! This is what we got: Margherita Pizza: tomato sauce tasted freshly made, dough was soft and chewy at the ends. The oven made the pizza perfectly. Is the oven close to 600 degrees?? because the tomato sauce felt so fresh still! Squid Ink Farfalle: The farfalle tasted amazing with the crab and butter sauce. You taste a hint of squid flavor, it was delish! Chicken Melanese: This was the perfect low carb dish for my husband! sweet potato puree, crisp kale with a big chicken breast with panko and bread crumbs! Overall, we LOVED everything! It was the perfect pit stop before driving back to our temporary home! It's definitely a nice place for a date or even a nice family dinner! read more

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It took a bit too long to be acknowledged by our server, who I would call unhurried throughout our meal. All in all, though, the service was very good, thanks mainly to the busboys. Appetizers -- fried calamari and smoked trout bruschetta -- were awesome. The calamari was perfectly cooked, not a single chewy bite, and generously portioned. Bruschetta was big mounds of smoky trout salad heaped on two chewy slices of baguette. Very satisfying. My grilled branzino was well flattened and it was difficult to peel the rather dry flesh from the rubbery skin. It tasted only of smoke to me and required salt. Sautéed spinach OTOH was highly seasoned and came on a little too strong. Roasted fingerling potatoes were dry on the outside but still soft. And needed salt. My companion had the pici Calabrese and was very happy. The thick pasta was not too dente and the sauce well seasoned, not spicy. The shrimp and bay scallops played contentedly together. We somehow found room for desert and shared a very passable cannoli. Comes with two cannoli. Add a couple of glasses of wine = $165 plus tip. read more

Came here for a brunch with my friend. Has outdoor and indoor seating. Omar was amazing with taking out order and having it out in a timely manner. Mimosas were good. Food was delicious. Would come again. Nice staff and vibe was chill and laid back. Parking is small and prices were a little high but the service and food was worth it. read more

All'Acqua - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Ahhh I just love it here. Had the white pizza here and it was super. Wait staff are great- my server Kim was the best and very friendly and made sure we were looked after the whole time. The vibe here is always so nice. Perfect local spot read more

The absolute best Italian I'm Los Angeles I absolutely love the food and service... amazing experience read more

Ciaooo first time in Atwater Village and it is such a VIBEEE stopped by @allacquaresto with some girl friends and the we just had the best time!! The seating was all outside in their parking lot and they made it a very chill environment. We started with an order of the calamari which was very good, ordered a Bianco e Verde Pizza, and ended with a tiramisu and olive oil cake Calamari: $17 Bianco e Verde Pizza: $21 Tiramisu: $12 Olive Oil Cake: $12 read more

All'Acqua - Calamari Fritti - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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For many years, All'Acqua sat at the top of my list of favorite restaurants in Los Angeles. I brought almost everyone I knew to eat here and was never let down. On the one occasion when I had a bad experience, the professionalism and care of the management easily erased the bad experience, as the owners personally invited me back to dine on the house and treated me like a king. Sadly, tonight, the reign of this place seems to have come to its end. In 2020, I left LA, but not without having one final meal at All'Acqua. When they were navigating the pandemic, only serving to tables set up in the parking lot, the food was still top notch and a meal I continued to dream about often after moving out of California. In town for business this month, I had to get my fix of my favorite Italian spot in LA, and brought a friend of mine here for dinner tonight. Well, boy, was I disappointed. Immediately upon seeing the menu, I knew something had shifted. My favorite appetizer, the meatballs, had been reduced from 3 to 2 -- an immediate sign of the times. Some establishments came out of COVID stronger than ever, and others -- well, they changed... and not for the better. Regardless of the change, I ordered them (because they had always been delicious). When the server brought them to the table, the first thing I noticed was that they were much smaller than before, and there was none of the usual delicious toasted bread served along with it to soak up all of the sauce and ricotta the meatballs are bathed in. One bite in, and I knew the night wasn't going to live up to my fondest memories. The meatballs were dry, almost chewy... nothing like the flavor bomb of moist meat they used to make. They even changed the name of them on the menu, which is always a suspicious sign. And the lack of bread totally killed the fun (and delicacy) of eating up all the sauce and ricotta. In fact, before I could even scoop some up, a busser came by and snatched the plate off the table like a mother bird getting the first worm. $11 down the drain on that. Not wanting to give up all hope, we ordered our pasta courses. I chose the Penne alla Vodka, which I was excited about, having never tried it, but looking forward to the 'nduja sausage in the plate, an addition I've never seen in a Vodka sauce. The plates came out in a matter of minutes, which honestly is convenient, but always a red flag to me in a nice restaurant, sensing that the pasta and these sauces are just sitting back there, ready to be scooped out like an Italian Chipotle. First bite, and that was also confirmed. While the pasta was not entirely offensive, it tasted like boxed pasta and a canned sauce from the higher shelf -- you know, the ones that cost $12+ at Whole Foods. But this wasn't the All'Acqua food I fell in love with... the dishes where you could TASTE the SOUL. This was elevated Olive Garden. As I sifted through my plate, looking for the 'nduja, there was no sausage to be found. I pulled the server over and asked where it was, and he told me it was "blended into the sauce". Now, while I'm not here to tell a chef how to chef, this seems like a strange way to utilize a meat ingredient into a pasta dish. Maybe if I had been hooked up to a feeding tube, but why are you blending meat?! And at the price tag of $26, I was beyond disappointed! My friend, who's not quite as picky as me, said his meal was "fine", but that he wouldn't be rushing back any time soon. And to think, we cancelled a reservation at Osteria Mozza for this, because I couldn't rave enough about how incredible it was! When the server asked if we wanted dessert, I couldn't say no quickly enough. I was so underwhelmed by the meal that I just wanted to leave. I will mention, I just returned from two weeks in Italy, where I ate undoubtedly the best pastas I've ever had in my entire life... but the whole reason I fell in love with this place initially was due to how authentically Italian and delicious it was. I recall time after time returning to have their gnocchi, which was incredible... and that isn't even on the menu anymore. I'm not sure what has changed, whether it's management or the kitchen staff... if COVID impacted them in ways that have disabled them to operate and cook the way they used to pre-COVID... but, as a long standing customer and fan of All'Acqua, I left broken-hearted tonight... and $75 poorer... $75 for two meatballs and two pastas???! I was eating top notch handmade pasta dishes in some of Italy's best pastificios for 15 euro... and that was for pasta and dessert! My advice -- if you're looking for incredible Italian food in LA, look elsewhere. As an Italian, I was actually embarrassed that this was the meal I took my friend to tonight, after raving about it as though it was going to be the best thing ever. Not all good things last, I suppose, and All'Acqua as of tonight is proof of just that. read more

All'Acqua - They even continue to display this picture of the meatballs on their website, when this is not how they serve it. Wtf?! - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This place was overall just...meh. My table ordered quite a bit...started with the Burrata, Meatballs, and charcuterie. This was most definitely the best part of the meal. Bread was divine and the cheese and meat were all delicious and satisfying. Continued on with a Cesar Salad (which I enjoy everywhere but why does this dish always cost so much for so little?? Literal slabs of iceberg lettuce with chips of Parm and crotons for over $15 is just...so dumb. But whatever, I always order it, so I guess I'm the silly one lol) The main dishes were all very disappointing. The Lamb was so tough it was almost inedible. The fish was so so bland. And the pizza was also pretty mundane. Overall this place was far too overpriced for food that tasted like it was from Cheesecake Factory. The service was great and attentive though, and our waiter was an absolute joy to have. Wouldn't go back. Just think the money could be better spent. read more

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Overall was a solid Italian spot. The pasta was delicious, some of the best cacio e pepe I've had in a while. The brocollini was also so good. There was plenty of seating available for walk-in, but note that the happy hour is only for people sitting at the bar, which I thought was unfortunate for both parties since we then ended up not getting any drinks at all. Good spot! read more

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Always great food and great service. We love this place. We no longer live in Los Angeles, but we try to get here every time we get back.

This has got to be one of my favorite restaurants? My go-to restaurants? Top restaurants? Idk hard to say since the menu literally changes every day LOLOL! The staff is incredibly accommodating, and seated our party of 6 immediately. We did have a reservation that we had to push back, and they were most gracious in moving that too. Unlike most restaurants though, you have to call for a res, instead of going to their website. The menu is super interesting. With a wide selection of entrees, pastas, and pizzas, it's no wonder I'm already star struck. They even broke down the pizza selection to RED (tomato sauce), and WHITE (white sauce). The pizzas were super creative and hipster. Brussel sprouts on pizza? Carbonara on pizza? Seafood on pizza? You name it! Some things I've tried: BRUSSEL SPROUTS (5/5): Deliciously roasted, flaky on the edges, with just the right amount of sweetness (because of the dates). I love it when the outside is charred to a crisp, and the inside is fraught with flavor and chunky chewiness. SALMON AND FARRO (6/5): Again, breaking the laws of physics and giving this a fat six out of five. Portion was just right, and presentation was simple. The salmon was cooked to absolute perfect, and I'm so glad they kept the skin on! The farro was creamy, but solid! It had almost a risotto-like texture. Each bite was heavenly. I only wish they had this as an option when I came back the second time, but it got switched out for a swordfish dish. CORN RISOTTO WITH LOBSTER (3/5): For $27, this was definitely disappointing. The risotto came out in a soup-like texture. Seriously, it was so watery that it should have been called rice soup. The flavor was creamy, but you can taste how watered down it was due to the consistency. Shame. MUSHROOM RISOTTO (4/5): I specifically requested this to not be watery, since the corn lobster risotto last time was basically a soup. I thought the truffle taste was strong, which I liked! I hate when restaurants market items off as "truffle x" but only offer like a molecule of it. The amount of mushrooms was generous as well! Anyways, don't park valet here! There is a bunch of free residential parking along the streets. I love this restaurant because of the creative menu, and ease of access/parking, so I'll definitely be coming back. I would love to see them do more cool things with Salmon and farro and risotto and gnocchi or whatnot. Seems to me that the only things swapped out on the menu were the risotto and fish. read more

I think this place es too expensive and small serving. If you are really hungry this place in not for you. Ambience is too boring and dark. read more

I driven by this restaurant for years wondering what was behind those doors. I finally made it in and was taken away at the decor and the vibe of the restaurant. I came here for a team dinner so we had a nice table towards the back of the restaurant, which gave us great views of the street and the bar. We started off with the olives, burrata, and the garlic bread. Everything was amazing, but the burrata was out of this world. The burrata came with a mint pesto. So light and fresh tasting. I wanted more. I ordered the squid ink farfella, which came with Dungeness crab, scallops, and pasta. I also tried the brussel sprouts with honey and dates. My taste buds are so happy. Of course, I had a cocktail and dessert. The angeleno '17 was a sweet drink to go with my butterscotch budino. I can't wait to come back! read more

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