One of my top 5 favorite meals in my life! The pesto for the bread set high expectations. The lobster was great of course but the salmon crudo with lemon and thyme was amazing! Our main courses were clam vongole, which was a nice twist on the normal dish but my husband's dish was beyond belief! Both on homemade pasta but his pasta was made with truffle and topped with a rich red sauce and chunks of lobster and caramelized bacon on top. Best ever!
James
Sunday evening at Acqua Pazza; our group of 5 thoroughly enjoyed our meals and wine. The raw bar options are great for those who are so inclined, which was all of us. The fish catch of the day was Halibut; a great cut of the fish was served wonderfully prepared and presented. I enjoyed it all to the last bite. The side of broccoli rabe was equally fantastic. While this is located in the North End of Boston tucked away at the corner of North and Richmond Streets, #135 Richmond; you will find that you have options for excellently prepared entrees and appetizers that will satisfy the palate of anyone looking for Italian fare. They have a fine selection of wine and beer offerings along with cocktails and a bar all in a nicely decorated light and airy dining room with windows abound. I have always enjoyed my dining at Acqua Pazza, the staff is always so accommodating and thanks to Wilfer and his helpers, we were well taken care of. Buon appetito
Dan
Amazing anniversary experience everyone at this restaurant is so professional and nice the food is unreal. 10/10
John
Overall very good. Food, waitress were excellent. Good looking place. Hostess that seated us needs some training.
Grant
We had a wonderful dinner at Aqua Pazza. We ordered an appetizer that was recommended, a fish dish as well as a pasta dish. All of it was outstanding in freshness, flavor, and presentation. The food is not weighed down with heavy sauces, but rather seasoned just right to bring out the taste of the main ingredients and not cover them up. The executive chef Matthew gave us lots of great advice on ordering as well as selecting wines that paired perfectly with our food. The restaurant feels very local, comfortable, and imbued a sense of community. We loved it, highly recommend it, and will be back.
Bruce
Catch of the day Acqua Pazza style was great. Excellent octopus appetizer. Good wine list. Decent value. Excellent service.
Jaclyn Bornemann
I don’t like seafood and i got the gnocchi and it was SOOO GOOD
Colin Kubik
Krishanth & Dinesh are some of the finest workers I’ve ever encountered. They made my night when I was searching for a lovely flower to bestow a lady, and gifted me the tool I needed to compliment her beauty. What wonderful employees and the Aqua Pazza is lucky to have them!
Barbara
We had a wonderful evening at Aqua Pazza. Service and food were excellent. We were celebrating my birthday with family and friends. The staff went out of their way to make the evening special.
Angie Lin
Worst experience ever. The service was absolutely horrible. We had a reservation, but the hostess let someone with a 15-minute later reservation go ahead of us. Not only was this unfair, but there was no explanation given. Our group was left waiting and it’s clear they don’t value their customers. I won’t be returning ever.
Preferential treatment towards those who speak the same language (Spanish) as the female hostess let them go before us, though their party of 6 did not arrive and our entire party was already waiting. We informed the hostess and she straight up ignored us. This is not the first time. Our reservation was earlier than theirs. Confirming the other reviews and our worst dining experience in Boston. We left after waiting for more than 20 mins and decided our money and night are better spent elsewhere! Ciao, hasta nunca. :)
Opentable Diner
worst espresso martini I've ever had Sat at the bar which may skew my experience, I can see how sitting at a table would be nice. I did have a reservation but accepted the ‘bar' as I could see there were no tables and I was a tad early. The bar is really a counter with not enough overhang with a stool in front of it. Felt very strange and out of place Oysters ✨✨✨✨✨ delish! Otherwise food was simply decent. I wouldn't come back, aside from potentially for the fresh oysters
Pavel Martynov
In my opinion, this place is severely overpriced. Good seafood, but nothing amazing. Servers were polite, but very passive. Atmosphere was nice, but, once again, there was nothing outstanding about this place that would make me recommend it to other people.
Ryan
Absolutely perfect meal and experience. I have simply never had better service at any restaurant in my life. The front desk staff, bartender, and all the servers were amazing. My and my friend got there early, sat at the bar while waiting for a late freind. The staff was understanding and accommodating. We thought the man floor manager was notably professional and welcoming. My friends and I wanted to try this place for 'Boston Dine Week' and git the special from that menu. Everyone's meal was perfect. I especially loved the short rib and tuna crudo. I plan to add this restaurant to my date rotation in the future. - Ryan S.
Opentable Diner
The perfect spot for a birthday celebration! The food was absolutely delicious, and the service was exceptional—attentive, friendly, and made the night feel extra special. A memorable experience all around!
One of my top 5 favorite meals in my life! The pesto for the bread set high expectations. The lobster was great of course but the salmon crudo with lemon and thyme was amazing! Our main courses were clam vongole, which was a nice twist on the normal dish but my husband's dish was beyond belief! Both on homemade pasta but his pasta was made with truffle and topped with a rich red sauce and chunks of lobster and caramelized bacon on top. Best ever!
Sunday evening at Acqua Pazza; our group of 5 thoroughly enjoyed our meals and wine. The raw bar options are great for those who are so inclined, which was all of us. The fish catch of the day was Halibut; a great cut of the fish was served wonderfully prepared and presented. I enjoyed it all to the last bite. The side of broccoli rabe was equally fantastic. While this is located in the North End of Boston tucked away at the corner of North and Richmond Streets, #135 Richmond; you will find that you have options for excellently prepared entrees and appetizers that will satisfy the palate of anyone looking for Italian fare. They have a fine selection of wine and beer offerings along with cocktails and a bar all in a nicely decorated light and airy dining room with windows abound. I have always enjoyed my dining at Acqua Pazza, the staff is always so accommodating and thanks to Wilfer and his helpers, we were well taken care of. Buon appetito
Amazing anniversary experience everyone at this restaurant is so professional and nice the food is unreal. 10/10
Overall very good. Food, waitress were excellent. Good looking place. Hostess that seated us needs some training.
We had a wonderful dinner at Aqua Pazza. We ordered an appetizer that was recommended, a fish dish as well as a pasta dish. All of it was outstanding in freshness, flavor, and presentation. The food is not weighed down with heavy sauces, but rather seasoned just right to bring out the taste of the main ingredients and not cover them up. The executive chef Matthew gave us lots of great advice on ordering as well as selecting wines that paired perfectly with our food. The restaurant feels very local, comfortable, and imbued a sense of community. We loved it, highly recommend it, and will be back.
Catch of the day Acqua Pazza style was great. Excellent octopus appetizer. Good wine list. Decent value. Excellent service.
I don’t like seafood and i got the gnocchi and it was SOOO GOOD
Krishanth & Dinesh are some of the finest workers I’ve ever encountered. They made my night when I was searching for a lovely flower to bestow a lady, and gifted me the tool I needed to compliment her beauty. What wonderful employees and the Aqua Pazza is lucky to have them!
We had a wonderful evening at Aqua Pazza. Service and food were excellent. We were celebrating my birthday with family and friends. The staff went out of their way to make the evening special.
Worst experience ever. The service was absolutely horrible. We had a reservation, but the hostess let someone with a 15-minute later reservation go ahead of us. Not only was this unfair, but there was no explanation given. Our group was left waiting and it’s clear they don’t value their customers. I won’t be returning ever.
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Preferential treatment towards those who speak the same language (Spanish) as the female hostess let them go before us, though their party of 6 did not arrive and our entire party was already waiting. We informed the hostess and she straight up ignored us. This is not the first time. Our reservation was earlier than theirs. Confirming the other reviews and our worst dining experience in Boston. We left after waiting for more than 20 mins and decided our money and night are better spent elsewhere! Ciao, hasta nunca. :)
worst espresso martini I've ever had Sat at the bar which may skew my experience, I can see how sitting at a table would be nice. I did have a reservation but accepted the ‘bar' as I could see there were no tables and I was a tad early. The bar is really a counter with not enough overhang with a stool in front of it. Felt very strange and out of place Oysters ✨✨✨✨✨ delish! Otherwise food was simply decent. I wouldn't come back, aside from potentially for the fresh oysters
In my opinion, this place is severely overpriced. Good seafood, but nothing amazing. Servers were polite, but very passive. Atmosphere was nice, but, once again, there was nothing outstanding about this place that would make me recommend it to other people.
Absolutely perfect meal and experience. I have simply never had better service at any restaurant in my life. The front desk staff, bartender, and all the servers were amazing. My and my friend got there early, sat at the bar while waiting for a late freind. The staff was understanding and accommodating. We thought the man floor manager was notably professional and welcoming. My friends and I wanted to try this place for 'Boston Dine Week' and git the special from that menu. Everyone's meal was perfect. I especially loved the short rib and tuna crudo. I plan to add this restaurant to my date rotation in the future. - Ryan S.
The perfect spot for a birthday celebration! The food was absolutely delicious, and the service was exceptional—attentive, friendly, and made the night feel extra special. A memorable experience all around!
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