Cuisine
Italian

Neighborhood
La Jolla

Cross Street
Coast Blvd.

Ambiance
Casual

Dress Code
Casual

Features
Private Rooms Available
Lounge
Full Bar
Outside Garden / Patio
Personal Wines Welcome (Corkage Fee)
Takeout Available
Views
Weekend Brunch
Wheelchair Access

Reservations
Suggested

Parking
Street

Payment Methods
AMEX
Dinners Club
Mastercard
Visa

Private Rooms
Trattoria Acqua has private rooms available for banquets. The Gazebo room accommodates up to 24, the Wine room up to 30, and the main dining room up to 60. Restaurant buyouts are available.

Hours
Lunch:
Monday – Friday
11:30am – 2:30pm

Brunch:
Saturday & Sunday
11:30am – 2:30pm

Dinner:
Monday – Thursday
5:00pm – 9:00pm

Friday & Saturday
5:00pm – 10:30pm

Sunday
5:00pm – 9:30pm

"MENU CONTENTS AND PRICING SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE"

TEMPTATIONS

Zuppa di Aragosta - Maine lobster bisque with lemon grass essence and a puff pastry crown 9.95

Carpaccio di Tonno - Thinly sliced Premium Ahi Tuna with shaved fennel, baby arugula, watermelon and lemon-horseradish vinaigrette 9.95

Carpaccio di Bue al Gorgonzola - “Harris Ranch” organic Filet Mignon carpaccio with arugula, crumbled gorgonzola cheese and a Dijon mustard aioli 10.95

Gamberoni - Five Jumbo shrimp served with spicy horseradish cocktail sauce and a refreshing combination of cucumbers, avocado and fresh chopped tomatoes 13.75

Bruschetta - Herbed goat cheese, served with marinated tomatoes, a mixed green salad & toasted ciabatta bread 8.95

Muscoli Gratinati - Baked New Zealand green lip mussels stuffed with breadcrumbs, ground almonds, garlic and fresh herbs, a signature dish for 11 years 11.95

Vongole alla Victoria - Steamed Manila clams simmered in a broth of garlic, chili flakes, parsley & white wine, served with Ciabatta toast 12.95

Cozze alla Birra - New Zealand green lip mussels steamed with Karl Strauss Amber Lager, Italian bacon, shallots, red chili flakes, fresh tomatoes and Sonoma goat cheese 11.95

Prosciutto e Melone - Parma prosciutto accented with a fresh melon “gelee”, chifonade of mint and finished with a Ligurian Extra Virgin olive oil 11.95

Formagio al Forno - Baked Brie cheese encased in phyllo dough, served with stone fruit and a honey-white truffle sauce 10.95

Calamari Fritti - Crisp fried calamari served with a choice of spicy harissa aioli or spicy jalapeno sauce 11.95

ORGANIC GREENS

Insalata Savoiarda - Mixed baby greens, grilled pears, gorgonzola cheese, caramelized walnuts tossed with a Champagne vinaigrette 9.75

Insalata Mandarino - Delicate Boston bibb lettuce salad with avocado, tangerine segments, feta cheese and candied almonds in tarragon vinaigrette dressing 9.75

Insalata Cesare - Acqua's version of the caesar salad with crisp romaine lettuce, asiago cheese and garlic croutons 8.95

Insalata Damaso - Mixed baby greens with new potatoes, tomatoes, pine nuts, goat cheese and a creamy tarragon vinaigrette 8.95

Tecia di Granchio - Warm stacked crab salad layered with avocado, tomatoes, mango, baby arugula, cucumber and a soy-balsamic glaze 14.95

From the Sea

Aragosta e Gamberoni - Half pound Maine Lobster tail & Black Tiger Shrimp nestled over spinach and parsnip puree and laced with lobster sauce and white truffle essence 33.95

Scampi al Aglio - Baked Black Tiger Shrimp crusted with parmesan breadcrumbs, garlic, white wine and parsley butter, served with a timbale of wild mushrooms & white truffle essence 28.95

HOUSE SPECIALTIES

Lobster “Pot-Pie” - Acqua’s version of a pot pie with half pound Maine lobster tail with baby carrots, organic corn, asparagus, potatoes, green beans & a baked puff pastry crown Market Price

Tutto Mare alla Diavola - Half pound Maine lobster tail, shrimp, mussels, clams & calamari tossed with and served over our freshly made linguine pasta with a spicy roasted tomato sauce 33.95

Cappa Santa alla Damaso - Jumbo Sea scallops and shrimp with our house-made tomato fettuccine pasta, fresh organic corn and a spicy lobster sauce 26.95

Bistecca Chiantina - "Brandt Ranch" natural beef New York steak served with gorgonzola cheese ” fondute”, forest mushrooms, Italian bacon, cipollini onions and whipped potatoes 27.95

Ravioli d’Aragosta - Lobster ravioli with tomatoes and a chive lobster beurre blanc 19.95

From the Land

Pollo Tagine - One-half of a “Rosie Ranch” organic chicken highlighted with Moroccan spices served atop garlic whipped potatoes & broccolini and finished with herb infused chicken au jus 19.95

Quaglie a Beccafico - Roasted Sonoma Quails wrapped with Italian bacon, with a stuffing of spinach, raisins and pine nuts with grilled polenta and a Marsala-mushroom sauce 20.95

Brocoletti d' Abbacchio - Oven roasted “Colorado” Lamb chops with herbed breadcrumbs, rosemary roasted potatoes and garlic spinach 32.95

Costoleta di Maiale - Oven roasted Snake River Farms "Kurobuta" Pork Chop served over chive whipped potatoes with braised red cabbage and a Dijon mustard sauce 19.95

Osso Buco alla Pugliese - Braised Veal shank with tomatoes, olives, capers and garlic on a bed of our freshly made linguine pasta 29.95

Filetto di Bue - Oven roasted "Brandt Ranch" natural beef Filet Mignon, served with whipped potatoes, sautéed spinach and crisp applewood smoked bacon, finished with a reduction sauce of Foie gras, currants and Madeira wine 34.95

Pasta

Linguine Arabiatta - Linguine pasta tossed with a spicy combination of Black Tiger shrimp, Italian bacon, capers, organic tomatoes and chili flakes 18.95

Orecchiette con Gamberetti e Broccoli - Orecchiette pasta tossed with spicy shrimp, prosciutto (cured Italian ham), broccoli, white beans, white wine & lemon zest 19.95

Cappellini al Pomodoro - Angel hair pasta with fresh organic tomatoes, basil & garlic 15.95

Agnolotti con Funghi Porcini e Tartufo Nero - Wild mushroom & black truffle filled Agnolotti with a marsala and porcini mushroom cream sauce 17.95

Penne con Ragu Piemontese - Penne pasta with a Piemontese style meat sauce (a traditional mixture of beef, veal, pork), white wine and tomatoes 16.95

Mezza Rigate alla Contadina - Rigatoni pasta laced with spicy eggplant, pancetta (Italian bacon),roasted tomatoes, cream and asiago cheese 16.95

Linguine al Pesto - Freshly made linguine pasta tossed with roasted eggplant, cherry tomatoes,
basil & pinenut pesto and grilled aged Ricotta Salata cheese 17.95

Rotolo di Spinachi - Baked rolled pasta stuffed with spinach, swiss-chard, ricotta cheese and finished with a porcini mushroom sauce 17.95

Share Charge - $4.00

Entrees are available from our dinner menu for lunch if you should so desire - please ask your server for a menu

18% Gratuity may be added to parties of six or larger

Proprietors - Victoria & Michael McGeath

Executive Chef/Proprietor - Damaso Lee
Chef - Hugo Lee