Reviews

Overall Total Score
3.9 out of 5
Very good | 626 reviews

What bruinduo likes about Acqua Al 2:
Aqua Al 2, located on 5th Avenue in San Diego's Gaslamp District, was one of our go-to spots for special occasions. We particularly loved their filet mignon topped with blueberry sauce and the variety offered in their pasta flights, all complemented by an excellent wine selection. Upon learning that they were closing on January 30th, we decided to enjoy one last meal there the night before. During our visit, we had a... View all feedback. What maraudingcat doesn't like about Acqua Al 2:
If I had to sum up this restaurant in a single word, it would be "overrated." I was extremely disappointed. There are only two restaurants like this in the world: one in Florence and, surprisingly, one in the Gaslamp district of San Diego. They claim to serve authentic Italian cuisine, but if this is what Italians typically eat, I'm very glad I don't live in Italy. The dish and the wine were a major letdown. View all feedback.

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Opentable
3.9 ★ from 499 reviews
runza
01.10.2023 - 13:03

The foos was tasty and authentic Italian.Good choices on menu. Excellent service from waiter who was from Brazil. The price for the dessert was a bit much consi...

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Rungirl
01.10.2023 - 13:03

We celebrated a birthday with dinner at Acqua Al 2 on Dec. 11 and the food was phenomenal. All 3 people in our party had the tasting menu and not one of us was...

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JEWL
01.10.2023 - 13:03

We found Acqua Al 2 in Florence, Italy and wanted to experience the restaurant in the Gaslamp Quarters. We enjoyed our meal in San Diego but still just not the...

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macaco
01.10.2023 - 13:03

OK for a quick dinner. Food was good, but nothing special. It is a very convenient location for me because I live half a block away.

John
01.10.2023 - 13:03

Aqua al 2 is one of our favorite restaurants, and a regular stop on our downtown excursions. The food is excellent Italian start with the Eggplant Parmigiana, b...

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Menu
3.6 ★ from 8 reviews
Adan
20.01.2023 - 17:55

The foos was delicious and authentic Italian. good choices in menu. excellent service by waiter, who was from brazil. the price for the dessert was a bit in con...

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Lorenza
20.01.2023 - 17:55

We picked this restaurant because the reviews about the food were very good. Our experience was average . The food was very bland. Out Server suggested the fiel...

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Dedric
20.01.2023 - 17:55

The food was amazing and the service was impeccable. Highly recommend to couples for dinner.

Marcel
20.01.2023 - 17:55

We tried Aqua al 2 because it was billed as the best Tuscan restaurant in San Diego. We were puzzled once we got there and checked the menu. Where were the typi...

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Justina
20.01.2023 - 17:55

We have dined at both the Firenze and San Diego locations. Authentic Florentine food if in the states and a staple near the Santa Croce in Firenze.

Menuism
3.5 ★ from 1 reviews
maraudingcat
16.07.2023 - 08:53

If I had to sum up this restaurant in a single word, it would be "overrated." I was extremely disappointed. There are only two restaurants like this in the worl...

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Menuwithprice
4.1 ★ from 126 reviews

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