Acquerello - San Andreas

Walking into Acquerello on Thursday, October 12th, at 8:45 pm, I was immediately swept up by the calm and classy vibe of the place. The environment was cool and... read more Walking into Acquerello on Thursday, October 12th, at 8:45 pm, I was immediately swept up by the calm and classy vibe of the place. The environment was cool and tranquil, with a somewhat business casual dress code that made it feel special without being too stuffy. You could tell that everyone there was soaking up the easy going yet elegant atmosphere, making it a really pleasant place to dine. The food was a hit from start to finish, especially the duck easily the best I've ever had. Every bite was a blend of rich, savory flavors that just melted in my mouth. But what really stood out was the service. The waiters were not just professional; they were also super knowledgeable, guiding us through the menu with ease and genuinely enhancing our dining experience with their insights and attentive service. Acquerello isn't just a restaurant; it's a place where great food and amazing service come together to create a truly memorable evening.

Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $100+ Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Cheese Platter read more Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $100+ Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Cheese Platter

Would have given them 5 stars, food and service was perfect, however, we heard management yelling at the server who did more than amazing. Whatever the issue wa... read more Would have given them 5 stars, food and service was perfect, however, we heard management yelling at the server who did more than amazing. Whatever the issue was before we arrived, should have been taken care of without customer knowledge. Especially being a Michelin rated restaurant.

Like many of the locals, Acquerello is a successful millennial, just a little over three decades old. It would have been cool to have seen this place before it... read more Like many of the locals, Acquerello is a successful millennial, just a little over three decades old. It would have been cool to have seen this place before it was converted from a chapel. The history seems to linger with the look, feel, and smells of anolder building with the dark wooden beams. We came to celebrate an anniversary with the $150 4 course prix fixe and the $95 winepairing. We were seated in a cozy little corner and served fresh bread with salt flakes and perfectly wheel shaped pat ofbutter, which the server informed us is Clover butter. To start, we had a trio of amuse bouches stuffed olives duck livermousse, and what I believe were hamachi tarts and olive oil cakes. All were incredibly tasty, and the rest of the dishes weregood, but actually did not have as much of an oomph. Carpaccio of Hiramasa, melon, tapioca, fermented pepper Great! Neverthought I 'd be eating raw fish with tapioca, but the textures work, similar to that of a poke bowl. Rossotti Ranch vitelotonnato, caper, Parmesan, olive Great! Buttery raw slices of veal accompanied with a buttery parmesan cube, an olive and acaper spread. Ridged pasta with faux foie gras, black truffle, and Marsala Great! I was most looking forward to the pastadishes, which were rich and delicious, though not altogether amazing. I would not mistake the creamy sauce for 'faux foie gras 'and the 'ridged pasta ' resembled rigatoni to me. The black truffle was the best part. On a side note, they kept upselling thetruffle, which was kept in an enclosed case. Every time they opened it, the wonderful aroma wafted throughout therestaurant. Cocoa and oxtail ravioli, spiced peanut, crispy leeks Good! The ravioli, shaped like ridged tartlets, were alsorich and tasty, although it is rather on the sweet side. With each successive bite, the sweetness builds. Liberty duck, sourcherry, fennel, smoked honey, black cardamom Good! Very tender duck with golden brown skin (which could have been crispie

Easily my best restaurant experience in years. We had dinner for four, two vegetarian dinners plus different wines with all eleven courses. Each offering was pe... read more Easily my best restaurant experience in years. We had dinner for four, two vegetarian dinners plus different wines with all eleven courses. Each offering was perfectly plated. Four servers simultaneously delivering each dish while the head waiterexplained each offering. A perfect performance. Over the five hours it was one feast after enother. The sommelier wasexcellent; pairing the perfect wine with each offering.