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San Diego Map: Trattoria AcquaTrattoria Acqua Frommer's Very Highly Recommended

Cuisine Italian, Mediterranean
Hours Mon-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm; Mon-Thurs 5-9pm; Fri-Sat 5-10:30pm; Sun 5-9:30pm
Address
1298 Prospect St
Location On Coast Walk, La Jolla, La Jolla
Transportation Bus: 30
Reservations Reservations recommended
Phone 858/454-0709
Web site www.trattoriaacqua.com
Prices Main courses $9-$20 lunch, $16-$35 dinner
Credit Cards AE, DC, MC, V
Other Validated self-parking

Frommer's Review

Nestled on tiled terraces close enough to catch ocean breezes, this Northern Italian spot has a relaxed, Tuscan ambience. A mixed crowd of suits, couples, and families gather to enjoy expertly prepared seasonal dishes; every table starts with bread served with an indescribably pungent Mediterranean spread. Acqua's pastas (all available as appetizers or main courses) are luscious -- rich, heady flavor combinations like orecchiette with spicy shrimp, ham, broccoli, white beans, and wine, or lobster ravioli with tomato-and-chive beurre blanc. Other specialties include osso buco alla pugliese (veal shank braised with tomatoes, olives, capers, and garlic, and served over pappardelle pasta) and quaglie a beccafico (roasted quail with Italian bacon, spinach, raisins, and pine nuts).

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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