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    Cafe Acqua - Fungi risotto.

    Cafe Acqua

    3.2(6 reviews)
    0.6 kmElizabeth
    $$$

    Cafe Aqua is a convenient place to get a meal if you're going to see a movie or have just finished…read moreshopping but convenience, friendly service and reasonably priced meal deals is where the positives stop for me. The meals are well presented but the quality just isn't there. I had the fish, chips and salad - the fish was oily and mushy, my husband had the calzone which was soggy and lacking in flavour, apparently the Schnitzel, Cajun chicken salad and beef burger were enjoyable enough for the price but nothing to write home about according to the others I dined with. They do have a large fish tank in the dining area which we found kept my 18mth old niece entertained, making our dining experience easier and more relaxed, so if you have young children try and get a table near the fish tank. I would dine here again if I was at the shopping centre but only due to there being a relatively limited number of dining options that don't involve fast food.

    A fairly decent place to get a meal in Elizabeth. The staff are always friendly and the food is of…read moredecent quality. The busiest times seem to be at lunch, with many workers in the nearby Elizabeth shopping centre and council chambers coming over for lunch as there isn't much of a selection inside the centres food court. The food is nice, however you do get what you pay for. Pizza is a popular option, with a range of about 10 toppings to choose from.

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    Cafe Acqua - Chicken schnitzel $13.90 lunch menu

    Chicken schnitzel $13.90 lunch menu

    Cafe Acqua - Calzone $13.90 lunch menu

    Calzone $13.90 lunch menu

    Cafe Acqua - Cajun Chicken salad $13.90 lunch menu

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    Cajun Chicken salad $13.90 lunch menu

    Caffe Acqua - Spaghetti Bolognese (the culprit hahaha)

    Caffe Acqua

    3.0(9 reviews)
    0.6 kmElizabeth

    I've been wanting to check this place out since Ive first noticed it. The outside appearance looks…read moreso enticing with the picture of the menu and the cheap 10 to 15 aud meals. What makes it more inviting is the crowd of people entering the place. They must be doing something right to make it that popular. We ordered seafood platter, spaghetti bolognese and iced chocolate drink. The iced chocolate was served to us immediately. It looks so fancy and the taste is actually yummy. A good first impression. While waiting, I get to observed the place more closely. It's a minimalistic themed place and despite being crowded, they get to maintain the cleanliness of the place. So we've waited and waited. It's been 10 minutes and still no food on the table. Me and hubby considered the busy-ness of the place. I just thought, might as well wait and have good quality food instead of a fast but cheapo finish. Our iced chocolate was starting to melt and that's when I began counting the time. Approximately 15 to 20 minutes passed before food arrived (Iced chocolate no more lol lol). But we had plenty of time so it was alright. Mind you, the presentation was impressive with the seafood platter. The spaghetti bolognese looks simply appetizing too. Unfortunately, the taste wasnt at par to the look. My hubby was really disappointed with the food. You see he loves his spaghetti, and this one frustrated him soooo much. LOL He finds it bland and taste like minced meat caserrole or something. He just can't taste the sphagetti-ness of its sauce. I tried it and it was ok but it reminds me more of a Villie's meat pie filling than spaghetti. Also, the sauce is not your creamy pasta but a watery one. The seafood platter is not bad though but not outstanding either. The ingredients are just the usual fish n chips taste--- not oily but bland. The garlic prawn is ok. I like the pepper squid-- just the right saltiness to it. I like the mayo dip and the salad. Like i said, it's ok but not something I would crave for the second time. If I'll summarize our experience here. It's not too bad compared to the usual fastfood. They have big servings but food is more visually appealing than its taste. If we'll come back, I would probably try their steak. But hubby was pissed with their spaghetti (lol) so it wont happen anytime soon.

    Cafe Acqua at Elizabeth is a product of its environment. The standards of this cafe in North…read moreAdelaide or Norwood would have locals shunning it, and it would certainly crash and fail. But in Elizabeth, it is a welcome change from food court rubbish, or the culinary suicide of McDonalds and KFC. The decor is modern and pleasant, the tables and floor are clean. The food is average, but not bad. Same with the coffee and tea. Nothing bad to say, but nothing pops out as showing exceptional flair to catch a foodies eye or palate. It relies on "all you can eat" promotions to fill the restaurant on slow nights, and for Sunday breakfasts. As already stated, a product of its environment. It does have the advantage of being surrounded by sub-par chain food outlets, and an American pub opposite with a reputation for awful food. Compared to these options, Cafe Acqua does well. An example of the standards is a coffee a friend ordered, the ceramic mug sported a deep chip right where you place your mouth (steel teeth are all the rage in the north it seems....) There is no way the barista could not have seen it when making the beverage, and when I returned it to the bar, rather than make a replacement, the coffee was poured into a replacement cup and handed back. I doubt the mug was thrown out... So, if in the Elizabeth City Centre, you certainly can do worse. Just don't expect much, and you'll be happy.

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    Caffe Acqua - Mexican parmi - $10!

    Mexican parmi - $10!

    Caffe Acqua - Seafood platter

    Seafood platter

    Caffe Acqua - Iced chocolate shake

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    Iced chocolate shake

    Grand Central - bistros - Updated June 2026

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