Dining at Casa L'Acqua is always such a special. So much so that we have booked a reservation every week we're in Delray. From the moment Cesar graciously takes you to your table, and Cecilia serves you with such warmth and professionalism, your experience at the Casa is exceptional. The food, the drinks are superb. The setting (our favorite is the front patio) is special. This is a place that takes fine Italian dining seriously, and succeeds.
Jess
Disappointing. Evening started off with a horrible table followed by the waiter spilling both martinis all over my jacket, bag and table. Garden was so noisy we couldn't hear the waiter or ourselves talk. Not a restaurant to go to for a nice meal as a couple. The main entrees came out over 5 mins apart. They did comp us dessert for that. Food was hit or miss. The Chicken Parm was bland and not very tasty. Service wasn't stellar or friendly. With so many good restaurants in the Boca Delray area we won't be coming back.
NSNS
Long time favorite spot in delray. Once a month minimum attendance. We've done birthdays, anniversaries, went here the night before we were engaged. Best Italian around. Service great. Long time serving staff. Closest thing we've seen to Italy in the area.
SatisfiedCustomer
Amazing delicious food keeps us coming back for more ! Great staff and the manager Caesar is wonderful. He came to our table several times to make sure we were happy. My wife had the Langostine appetizer, I shared a papperdelle mushroom and for our entre my wife and I shared the salt crusted branzino. We loved every bite - absolutely fabulous. The restaurant presented us with a decadent chocolate desert with a candle, as we were celebrating my birthday. Nice touch, we'll definitely be back.
TomM
Came here on a recommendation from friends. The food was great- Shrimp appetizer was perfectly seasoned, caesar salad was tasty and Veal Marsala was tender and flavorful. The ambiance was fun and upbeat. The music was great. We sat outside on the back deck and it had a vibrant crowd but inside was beautiful and I will try that next time. We will definitely be back
DebraP
We had reservations at 7:15 and didn't get seated until 7:45. They seated 7:30 reservations before us. The two hostesses were not only very unfriendly, they ignored us. The food was average; they were skimpy with their red sauce. The fresh tomatoes were very good and the wine list was very nice. This is a one and done restaurant for us...to many other good ones to chose.
Disappointed. The hostess was friendly and helpful. Our food was good. Our server was robotic: she wasn't friendly, she didn't smile once and she didn't share any recommendations (it was our first visit, but she wouldn't know because she didn't ask). There may have been a language barrier. Her assistant didn't speak English at all, so she couldn't assist us. The manager was dismissive when we shared a concern of ours. We likely won't return as there are many lovely choices nearby where we feel more appreciated as customers.
janet consentino
We always have a great meal & experience at our favorite Italian Restaurant! The owner & Staff are all amazing! Food is exceptional! Can’t wait tilOur next visit hopefully on Easter ! Looking forward to the rack of lamb !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ericp
Overpriced Italian, Very loud could not hear the specials. We ordered Caesar Salad & Risotto. Rather than serving the salad and then the risotto as a separate course, they. came at the same time. Waitress didn't asked if we wanted dessert (Wife birthday). The servers attitude was hurried and disdainful.
Allan
The restaurant is installed in a demure clapboard house on a side street in Downtown Delray Beach. There is seating on the front porch, inside the house and in the back yard. We sat inside the house. Tables are reasonably spaced, but the noise level is still higher than I would like. There is no music to increase the noise level. The waiter was very knowledgeable about the menu and steered us to share certain dishes in order to avoid over-ordering. We shared a half order of beggars' purses to start. They were cooked al dente and the butter and cheese sauce was extremely tasty. We were glad to have the shared portions as they were very rich and we could not have eaten more. For the main course we shared a full rack of Frenched lamb chops. Cooked to absolute perfection. The best I have ever eaten. Definitely a place to return to for special occasions as the price tag was hefty at $100+ per person with tax and tip.
Spectacular. The best Italian restaurant in Delray as far as I'm concerned. My husband and daughter would agree. Service was impeccable, and the meal perfection. Valet parking is offered which is wonderful!
Cookie
Wonderful experience. Phenomenal attentive, friendly, knowledgeable staff. Food was delicious!! Had the linguini with clams. Friend had the pasta special. Both so flavorful and cooked perfectly. Portions so large, couldn't finish. Prices expensive, $20 martinis. Wonderful place for special occasion. Would definitely return!
Derik Santos
Well let me say the ambience was very nice. Its an older house that was converted into a restaurant. It took quite a bit of time to get the food 45+ minutes. When the food came my other dinner quest food looked really nice. One of them had lamb chops that looked great. The drinks were good. I had pasta carbonara, honestly I have had much better . It was no bad, but it did not make me go “oh thats good either” . The guest with me that had chicken parmagina said the same. No one else said anything negative or high praise. Until the desert, that was very good, and gratefully on the house because of our wait, thank you to the management. I’ll probably go again sometime but not underwhelming carbonara. There was 8 of us the bill was a little over 500.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
Coco Dawn Kempff
Love this place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Haddonfield411
Our waiter was terrific, explained the various entree options well and was very attentive. Salads were fresh and dressed beautifully . Our entree's exceeded our expectations, we will be returning soon . Even the cannoli's were crisp and freshly filled , best we have ever had in Florida. Thank you
Dining at Casa L'Acqua is always such a special. So much so that we have booked a reservation every week we're in Delray. From the moment Cesar graciously takes you to your table, and Cecilia serves you with such warmth and professionalism, your experience at the Casa is exceptional. The food, the drinks are superb. The setting (our favorite is the front patio) is special. This is a place that takes fine Italian dining seriously, and succeeds.
Disappointing. Evening started off with a horrible table followed by the waiter spilling both martinis all over my jacket, bag and table. Garden was so noisy we couldn't hear the waiter or ourselves talk. Not a restaurant to go to for a nice meal as a couple. The main entrees came out over 5 mins apart. They did comp us dessert for that. Food was hit or miss. The Chicken Parm was bland and not very tasty. Service wasn't stellar or friendly. With so many good restaurants in the Boca Delray area we won't be coming back.
Long time favorite spot in delray. Once a month minimum attendance. We've done birthdays, anniversaries, went here the night before we were engaged. Best Italian around. Service great. Long time serving staff. Closest thing we've seen to Italy in the area.
Amazing delicious food keeps us coming back for more ! Great staff and the manager Caesar is wonderful. He came to our table several times to make sure we were happy. My wife had the Langostine appetizer, I shared a papperdelle mushroom and for our entre my wife and I shared the salt crusted branzino. We loved every bite - absolutely fabulous. The restaurant presented us with a decadent chocolate desert with a candle, as we were celebrating my birthday. Nice touch, we'll definitely be back.
Came here on a recommendation from friends. The food was great- Shrimp appetizer was perfectly seasoned, caesar salad was tasty and Veal Marsala was tender and flavorful. The ambiance was fun and upbeat. The music was great. We sat outside on the back deck and it had a vibrant crowd but inside was beautiful and I will try that next time. We will definitely be back
We had reservations at 7:15 and didn't get seated until 7:45. They seated 7:30 reservations before us. The two hostesses were not only very unfriendly, they ignored us. The food was average; they were skimpy with their red sauce. The fresh tomatoes were very good and the wine list was very nice. This is a one and done restaurant for us...to many other good ones to chose.
Disappointed. The hostess was friendly and helpful. Our food was good. Our server was robotic: she wasn't friendly, she didn't smile once and she didn't share any recommendations (it was our first visit, but she wouldn't know because she didn't ask). There may have been a language barrier. Her assistant didn't speak English at all, so she couldn't assist us. The manager was dismissive when we shared a concern of ours. We likely won't return as there are many lovely choices nearby where we feel more appreciated as customers.
We always have a great meal & experience at our favorite Italian Restaurant! The owner & Staff are all amazing! Food is exceptional! Can’t wait tilOur next visit hopefully on Easter ! Looking forward to the rack of lamb !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Overpriced Italian, Very loud could not hear the specials. We ordered Caesar Salad & Risotto. Rather than serving the salad and then the risotto as a separate course, they. came at the same time. Waitress didn't asked if we wanted dessert (Wife birthday). The servers attitude was hurried and disdainful.
The restaurant is installed in a demure clapboard house on a side street in Downtown Delray Beach. There is seating on the front porch, inside the house and in the back yard. We sat inside the house. Tables are reasonably spaced, but the noise level is still higher than I would like. There is no music to increase the noise level. The waiter was very knowledgeable about the menu and steered us to share certain dishes in order to avoid over-ordering. We shared a half order of beggars' purses to start. They were cooked al dente and the butter and cheese sauce was extremely tasty. We were glad to have the shared portions as they were very rich and we could not have eaten more. For the main course we shared a full rack of Frenched lamb chops. Cooked to absolute perfection. The best I have ever eaten. Definitely a place to return to for special occasions as the price tag was hefty at $100+ per person with tax and tip.
Restaurantji Recommends
Spectacular. The best Italian restaurant in Delray as far as I'm concerned. My husband and daughter would agree. Service was impeccable, and the meal perfection. Valet parking is offered which is wonderful!
Wonderful experience. Phenomenal attentive, friendly, knowledgeable staff. Food was delicious!! Had the linguini with clams. Friend had the pasta special. Both so flavorful and cooked perfectly. Portions so large, couldn't finish. Prices expensive, $20 martinis. Wonderful place for special occasion. Would definitely return!
Well let me say the ambience was very nice. Its an older house that was converted into a restaurant. It took quite a bit of time to get the food 45+ minutes. When the food came my other dinner quest food looked really nice. One of them had lamb chops that looked great. The drinks were good. I had pasta carbonara, honestly I have had much better . It was no bad, but it did not make me go “oh thats good either” . The guest with me that had chicken parmagina said the same. No one else said anything negative or high praise. Until the desert, that was very good, and gratefully on the house because of our wait, thank you to the management. I’ll probably go again sometime but not underwhelming carbonara. There was 8 of us the bill was a little over 500.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
Love this place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Our waiter was terrific, explained the various entree options well and was very attentive. Salads were fresh and dressed beautifully . Our entree's exceeded our expectations, we will be returning soon . Even the cannoli's were crisp and freshly filled , best we have ever had in Florida. Thank you