Great restaurant if you are looking for a place to have fun or a place to celebrate something with a romantic atmosphere. The service is amazing, the restaurant is extremely modern with a sophisticated interior design.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Arman
A true new gem has surfaced in the rough of the DC's restaurant scene: Acqua Bistecca!
I have eaten there multiple times, from solo dining to friendly gatherings and birthdays. Everyone from the managers and hosts to the servers, food runners and bar staff always make us feel so at home while treating us with the best service and outmost respect.
The aesthetic of the atmosphere is modern and glamorous with the warm touches of Tuscany and Mediterranean vibes. The food and the service reflect that too.
You can taste the quality in the food, best ingredients with great care in the preparation. Everything tastes fresh, and the traditional pastas, steaks and seafood are offered with a new touch that excites the culinary curiosity while reminding of your grandma's. The appetizers were also very delicious and unique. Everything is homemade from the focaccia to the desserts.
The bar is the crown of the place, high and centered, and it has some of the best bartenders. The care that these guys put into making every cocktail perfect is phenomenal. And, the cocktails are unique and delicious. I have learned a lot from the cocktail menu and I'm always interested in trying their mixes. The sommelier is probably the best in the world, I'm not sure how long he's going to be working there, but with just a few words he will pair the best elixir from their amazing wine list with your yums.
The service is truly exceptional and I think is what sets this place apart! We were always treated with the biggest smiles and the warmest welcomes. The servers were very knowledgeable about the menu and would always have great recommendations, whether it be regarding allergies or things that were seasonal. They were very kind and generous and accommodating for all of our occasions. Luxury of Michelin star and comfort of home, a true unique blend to create a blessing of an experience at a night dining out.
Low key, this place is too good for some of its customers ;)
Also being placed in the far out fortress of the City Ridge makes it hard to access for the regular crowds.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Dalis Orellana
Great service! Thank you!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
E D
Amazing experience! Great service! Great flavors! Overall, Wow!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kwasi Darkwah
It was excellent!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Barbara Greenfield
Beautiful atmosphere, I was really rooting for this place to be great. If you’re thinking this is an Italian restaurant you will be disappointed, ultimately the issue I had was the choice of odd strong spices that didn’t go with the dishes. A tuna tartare that had so much pepper that’s all you tasted, a pasta and clam dish where you couldn’t taste the clams due to the overpowering odd ingredients. Very expensive small plates that didn’t not deliver on taste.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 4
Joheily Rodriguez
Amazing time celebrating my birthday :) will definitely be back. Thank you for making my night so special 🩷
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Thomas Lloyd
A wonderful neighborhood restaurant addition that doesn’t disappoint. The food was exceptional and our service was both knowledgeable and attentive.
We live nearby and are happy to return soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chary Sathea-Hudson
celebrated my birthday early and everyone was so nice and welcome. Food was amazing and I felt like I was transported in Europe because she didn’t come to us and asked if we were alright every 10 minutes :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mandy M
HOUSE-MADE FOCACCIA CHOOSE 1 $10, 3 $16, 5 $26 Castelvetrano Olive Tapenade House Made Ricotta Arugula-Pistachio Pesto *The arugula-pistachio pesto, house ricotta, and Castelvetrano olive tapenade paired well with the bread and made for a strong start to the meal.
BISTECCA: 16 oz Bone in NY Strip 65 chargrilled, brushed with red lambrusco butter & served with caponata stuffed cippolini onion *This steak delivered on every level: perfectly cooked with a beautiful crust and excellent flavor. It was easily my favorite bite of the evening.
Black Berkshire Pork Chop 45 apple agrodolce blackberry mostarda *I asked the server if the chop would be moist and was told it would be, but I found it pretty dry. The mostarda added nice flavor, although the dish would have benefited from an additional side.
SIDE: Wilted Spinach 13 *The wilted spinach was outstanding and easily the best version of wilted spinach I have had.
COCKTAILS: CAPRI 16 angel's envy bourbon tomato water basil, lemon, clarified *completely unique flavor profile, would order 5 of these next time and Uber home
MARINA DI RAGUSA 19 arette reposado tequila solerno blood orange liqueur prickly pear foam lemon *found this way too sweet, not for me
DESSERTS: We ordered the apple crostata with ice cream. While it was enjoyable, the menu also listed several desserts that sounded especially appealing, including the chocolate budino, panna cotta, and olive oil cake.
The arugula pesto pistachio focaccia bread was absolutely amazing as well as the Bronzino, but I wasn’t a fan of the Side that it came with. The Mocktail was also really good. Service was phenomenal and a wonderful dim lit classy ambience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Dwight Patterson
Elite service, world class aesthetics, matches with an exquisite Italian cuisine; a unique and perfect experience to say the least!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andres Vitola
Very recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Evelin Alfaro
Kiwi is one of the best servers I’ve had , she truly made our experience delightful!! Will be back soon! Food was amazing as well !
Food: 5
Service: 5
Blanche Murphy
Mar 10, 2026 I thought I had posted a review but couldn't find it later in the day. I would start off by saying the food was excellent and we really enjoyed enjoyed our dinner. Other than that though it was a disaster. We were were told we had an outside seat and we had a reservation, but then two minutes later we were told oh no another party sat there and you'll have to eat inside . We had somebody with us that couldn't even read the menu due to the lighting. We were not waited on well at all, We had to poor our own wine. Our dirty dishes stayed on the table forever and then eventually I had to call the manager who was walking around and ask him to take our order for dessert. I've never had an experience like this in my hometown in Boston. Like I said the food was excellent, but it wasn't worth the aggravation.!
Great restaurant if you are looking for a place to have fun or a place to celebrate something with a romantic atmosphere. The service is amazing, the restaurant is extremely modern with a sophisticated interior design.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A true new gem has surfaced in the rough of the DC's restaurant scene: Acqua Bistecca!
I have eaten there multiple times, from solo dining to friendly gatherings and birthdays. Everyone from the managers and hosts to the servers, food runners and bar staff always make us feel so at home while treating us with the best service and outmost respect.
The aesthetic of the atmosphere is modern and glamorous with the warm touches of Tuscany and Mediterranean vibes. The food and the service reflect that too.
You can taste the quality in the food, best ingredients with great care in the preparation. Everything tastes fresh, and the traditional pastas, steaks and seafood are offered with a new touch that excites the culinary curiosity while reminding of your grandma's. The appetizers were also very delicious and unique. Everything is homemade from the focaccia to the desserts.
The bar is the crown of the place, high and centered, and it has some of the best bartenders. The care that these guys put into making every cocktail perfect is phenomenal. And, the cocktails are unique and delicious. I have learned a lot from the cocktail menu and I'm always interested in trying their mixes. The sommelier is probably the best in the world, I'm not sure how long he's going to be working there, but with just a few words he will pair the best elixir from their amazing wine list with your yums.
The service is truly exceptional and I think is what sets this place apart! We were always treated with the biggest smiles and the warmest welcomes. The servers were very knowledgeable about the menu and would always have great recommendations, whether it be regarding allergies or things that were seasonal. They were very kind and generous and accommodating for all of our occasions. Luxury of Michelin star and comfort of home, a true unique blend to create a blessing of an experience at a night dining out.
Low key, this place is too good for some of its customers ;)
Also being placed in the far out fortress of the City Ridge makes it hard to access for the regular crowds.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Great service! Thank you!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing experience!
Great service!
Great flavors!
Overall, Wow!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It was excellent!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Beautiful atmosphere, I was really rooting for this place to be great. If you’re thinking this is an Italian restaurant you will be disappointed, ultimately the issue I had was the choice of odd strong spices that didn’t go with the dishes. A tuna tartare that had so much pepper that’s all you tasted, a pasta and clam dish where you couldn’t taste the clams due to the overpowering odd ingredients. Very expensive small plates that didn’t not deliver on taste.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 4
Amazing time celebrating my birthday :) will definitely be back. Thank you for making my night so special 🩷
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A wonderful neighborhood restaurant addition that doesn’t disappoint. The food was exceptional and our service was both knowledgeable and attentive.
We live nearby and are happy to return soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
celebrated my birthday early and everyone was so nice and welcome. Food was amazing and I felt like I was transported in Europe because she didn’t come to us and asked if we were alright every 10 minutes :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
HOUSE-MADE FOCACCIA
CHOOSE 1 $10, 3 $16, 5 $26
Castelvetrano Olive Tapenade
House Made Ricotta
Arugula-Pistachio Pesto
*The arugula-pistachio pesto, house ricotta, and Castelvetrano olive tapenade paired well with the bread and made for a strong start to the meal.
BISTECCA:
16 oz Bone in NY Strip 65
chargrilled, brushed with red lambrusco butter & served with caponata stuffed cippolini onion
*This steak delivered on every level: perfectly cooked with a beautiful crust and excellent flavor. It was easily my favorite bite of the evening.
Black Berkshire Pork Chop 45
apple agrodolce blackberry mostarda
*I asked the server if the chop would be moist and was told it would be, but I found it pretty dry. The mostarda added nice flavor, although the dish would have benefited from an additional side.
SIDE:
Wilted Spinach 13
*The wilted spinach was outstanding and easily the best version of wilted spinach I have had.
COCKTAILS:
CAPRI 16
angel's envy bourbon tomato water basil, lemon, clarified
*completely unique flavor profile, would order 5 of these next time and Uber home
MARINA DI RAGUSA 19
arette reposado tequila solerno blood orange liqueur prickly pear foam lemon
*found this way too sweet, not for me
DESSERTS:
We ordered the apple crostata with ice cream. While it was enjoyable, the menu also listed several desserts that sounded especially appealing, including the chocolate budino, panna cotta, and olive oil cake.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Restaurantji Recommends
The arugula pesto pistachio focaccia bread was absolutely amazing as well as the Bronzino, but I wasn’t a fan of the Side that it came with. The Mocktail was also really good. Service was phenomenal and a wonderful dim lit classy ambience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Elite service, world class aesthetics, matches with an exquisite Italian cuisine; a unique and perfect experience to say the least!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kiwi is one of the best servers I’ve had , she truly made our experience delightful!! Will be back soon! Food was amazing as well !
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mar 10, 2026
I thought I had posted a review but couldn't find it later in the day. I would start off by saying the food was excellent and we really enjoyed enjoyed our dinner. Other than that though it was a disaster. We were were told we had an outside seat and we had a reservation, but then two minutes later we were told oh no another party sat there and you'll have to eat inside . We had somebody with us that couldn't even read the menu due to the lighting. We were not waited on well at all, We had to poor our own wine. Our dirty dishes stayed on the table forever and then eventually I had to call the manager who was walking around and ask him to take our order for dessert. I've never had an experience like this in my hometown in Boston. Like I said the food was excellent, but it wasn't worth the aggravation.!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 1
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