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Acquolina, San Francisco, CA

Acquolina

4.6
4.6
477 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
  • Hot spot
In Italian, Acquolina means “mouthwatering” – illustrating what happens when you see a delicious, inviting dish. This phenomenon can only happen when food is made with passion and love. For us, food “is a social matter. ” In turn, Acquolina weds a passion for food with a real respect for the community in which it stands – welcoming a mix of locals and visitors, singles and families, welcoming guests of all ages and lifestyles.

At Acquolina, we endeavor to create a vibrant and lively atmosphere where our patrons can revel in the experience of an authentic and “regional” Italian meal. The Tuscan-infused menu is meant to pair with an assortment of wines, with samplings from Italy and California. In the spirit of the Tuscan Trattoria, everything is meant to be authentic – the pasta boiler and the pizza oven came direct from Italy, brought here to guarantee a perfect plate of “al dente” pasta and a perfect slice of thin crust pizza.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:45 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:45 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:15 pm
  • Phone number
    (415) 781-0331
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Avila Marco
  • Catering
    Catering with special menus and deliveries to the entire city.
  • Private party facilities
    We also do private events such as wedding, birtdays, etcwith affordable menus and prices. For more information contact us.
  • Neighborhood
    North Beach
  • Cross street
    Union St.
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 477 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Acquolina offers an inviting dining experience with "amazing food and staff." Highlights include the cheese wheel pasta, delicious calamari, and flavorful tiramisu. While some dishes like ravioli are less remarkable, the lively atmosphere and efficient service make it "a great spot" in North Beach. Outdoor seating is recommended for a quieter experience.

477 Reviews
  1. Jeremy

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Aa always, a great evening! Excellent food and great service. A family favorite!

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  2. Michelle

    VIP

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good was delicious and great atmosphere! Would definitely go back!

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  3. Peter

    VIP

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and food the pasta in the cheese wheel a must try

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  4. Glenn

    New York City

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and the service was exemplary. We ordered pizzas and the special cacio e pepe spaghetti, prepared tableside. Everything was excellent, and the service was prompt and attentive. A definite winner in North Beach.

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  5. Jim

    San Francisco

    264 reviews

    5.0

    264 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Have been several times, and was impressed when the staff did an amazing job on a busy holiday night. We went on Thanksgiving, and the line out the door didn't end the whole time we dined. We had a holiday salad as a starter, the pasta with guanciale in the cheese bowl (a very fun show that is video-worthy) and the branzino with fries. Had a bottle of wine and affogato for dessert. Everything was delicious. Marvin was a very good server. His timing was crisp. We never had to wait more than a minute or two before he came by to answer questions/bring food. The support staff were fast with water pouring/table clearing. Thank you to the restaurant for being open on Thanksgiving. We'll definitely be back!!!

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  6. Fernando

    Miami

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    The service was disappointing, with staff displaying a lack of professionalism and a poor attitude. Additionally, some dishes are only available after 5 PM, a detail that is not clearly communicated on their website. To make matters worse, a 20% tip was automatically added to the bill, leaving no choice in the matter despite the subpar experience. This lack of transparency and forced tipping has left me unwilling to return.

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  7. Sarah

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible service, and delicious food for our Friendsgiving reunion!! Thank you Dario and team. You guys are amazing.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was nice to walk through the neighborhood to Acquolina. Taking in the ambiance as we waited to be seated. Not a huge place. Fairly loud music. Big screen TV. Football. Large tall window looking out to street with strings of tiny lights. Garden boxes with hanging ivy. At first the person reviewing the reservations said, I don’t have a reservation for you. So, I showed on the iPhone the open table reservation. Suddenly, the person sad, Oh. Here it is. I guess be prepared to prove a reservation. The Tiny table hardly seemed comfortable, and there were several bigger empty tables. The seating person said, I have large party coming to the larger tables when I asked about being seated at a larger place. The wait staff person is very helpful and very good. The Prosecco is delish. The Calamari is very good and made even better with an extra dash of salt and pepper. The Bruschetta - very good - bread is softer that traditional bruschetta and the flavor is wonderful. The ravioli dish is uniquely flavored, yes, it seemed like it even had tiny sweet mandarin orange slices in a few mouthfuls. The pasta is perfectly prepared. The Tiramisu portion is economical but delicious. A nice place in a nice setting.

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  9. Joel

    Central Coast

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We tried this restaurant for SF restaurant week and we enjoyed it so much. The bruschetta and calamari were great to start and then we did the add in for the “live cook” inside the cheese wheel and were not disappointed at all. Tiramisu for dessert had a lot of espresso flavor and the drinks with dinner were fantastic. We will be back to eat from the standard menu for sure

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  10. leif

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great spot to enjoy in North Beach. Definitely recommend.

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FAQs

Acquolina does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Acquolina also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 781-0331.

Acquolina is rated 4.6 stars by 477 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Acquolina

1600 Stockton Street, San Francisco, CA 94133

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Union St.
  • Neighborhood
    North Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:45 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:45 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:15 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Avila Marco
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (415) 781-0331
  • Catering
    Catering with special menus and deliveries to the entire city.
  • Private party facilities
    We also do private events such as wedding, birtdays, etcwith affordable menus and prices. For more information contact us.
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