Our server, William, was outstanding. He recommended the branzino. Was the best I have ever had. We were there for a business meeting. By far my favorite Cleveland spot. Thank you again to the entire team.
mae
Pros: service was fantastic. Ribeye and filet was tasty. Octopus was good. Artichoke appetizer was good. Mashed potatoes were creamy and garlicky. Pastas were good (not mind blowing, but good) Cons: value was not there. Portion sizes (especially for apps) was small. Cocktails were just so-so. Desserts were kind of bland. Atmosphere: loud, tables seemed a little too large to be social in a group. Lights a little too dim (may just be my old eyes...) Overall: probably have no reason to go back, but didnt hate it
Todd
Our server was fantastic! personable, funny, and made great recommendation's for our dinner and wine selections!
Ginette
We had a fantastic meal, what a lovely meal. Octopus and crab cakes were great starters and our mains were equally delicious, seafood linguine crab ravioli. We were visiting from Toronto and will definitely recommend this restaurant to our friends and family in the Cleveland area.
g
It was our first time experience of dining here! What a complete joy. Hailey was wonderful  and all the courses of the meal was awesome! Was a complete surprise, but we were delighted. Thanks for working so hard for excellence.
Tracy
The food and service were excellent, truly top-notch. The main dining area can get pretty noisy, but we asked to be seated somewhere quieter and were placed in the back room, which made our experience far more enjoyable. One small heads-up: the lighting throughout the restaurant is very low. And by very low, I mean we used the flashlights on our phones to read the menu. That said, if you're the kind of person who trusts that what's coming out of the kitchen will be fantastic, even if you can't fully see it, you're absolutely in good hands here.
Jack
Excellent. Salmon and lobster ravioli, branzino, eggplant starter and scallop starter. All delicious. Excellent service from Amy. Wonderful evening.
Joe
Great restaurant, second time here and will be back. The service and food were outstanding.
Linda
Portions are quite large so we shared a fabulous meal of halibut with farro, with the addition of an equally fabulous side of peas. The wine list is extensive, with both expensive and affordable choices. We selected a bottle of vernacchia and were not disappointed. Oh, and the oyster eater in the family was happy with his oysters on the half-shell.
Tam Sim (ToteEngineer)
I love this place! The service and attention to detail are impeccable! The atmosphere is cozy and comfy while also being an upscale experience. I had the pappardella and margarita. Everything tasted fantastic with a savory depth. I will definitely be back and would recommend anyone else to try.
Good vibes, service and food. The oysters are phenomenal. Definitely worth popping in for a drink and a bite to eat.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Glen
From the moment we stepped in the restaurant greeted properly server was very attentive. Food was delicious. Drinks were proper.
Chidera
The food was good, ambience was nice. It took over 20 minutes for me to get a menu, I did not enjoy that. However, once I finally got a server, he was great.
Janet Marke
This place used to have such a positive atmosphere, but lately management has handled situations in ways that don’t reflect fairness or respect toward regulars. I hope they remember that loyal customers deserve understanding, not humiliation.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 2
Frederick Johnsen
We had been wanting to try the restaurant for a while so when Cleveland’s Restaurant Week came up we went. I was not impressed. They made a good Negroni so that was a plus. The bread came out burnt. The crust was not crisp; it was hard as a rock, a degree or two from being charcoal, which was not easy to see when it arrived as the place is ridiculously dark. It is so dark that diners at another table needed to use their cell phones to read their menus. My appetizer of grilled eggplant and cherry tomatoes was good but not impressive. I don’t go to restaurants to eat what I can make at home. My main course of veal vitello was the highlight of the meal. It was very good. Dessert was, again, good but not overwhelmingly so. The tiramisu was okay but lackluster. The cheesecakes was more of a cheese mouse on a very dense and hard graham-cracker crust, through which one really needed a good bit of effort to break. Even with a prix fixe menu, with the drinks and tip the bill was nearly $200. It was just not worth it. Too much hype and not enough substance. But, hey, this is not something specific to Acqua di Dea. Dinning out is not what it once was, especially given the prices places change and the crazy expectation of tips.
Our server, William, was outstanding. He recommended the branzino. Was the best I have ever had. We were there for a business meeting. By far my favorite Cleveland spot. Thank you again to the entire team.
Pros: service was fantastic. Ribeye and filet was tasty. Octopus was good. Artichoke appetizer was good. Mashed potatoes were creamy and garlicky. Pastas were good (not mind blowing, but good) Cons: value was not there. Portion sizes (especially for apps) was small. Cocktails were just so-so. Desserts were kind of bland. Atmosphere: loud, tables seemed a little too large to be social in a group. Lights a little too dim (may just be my old eyes...) Overall: probably have no reason to go back, but didnt hate it
Our server was fantastic! personable, funny, and made great recommendation's for our dinner and wine selections!
We had a fantastic meal, what a lovely meal. Octopus and crab cakes were great starters and our mains were equally delicious, seafood linguine crab ravioli. We were visiting from Toronto and will definitely recommend this restaurant to our friends and family in the Cleveland area.
It was our first time experience of dining here! What a complete joy. Hailey was wonderful  and all the courses of the meal was awesome! Was a complete surprise, but we were delighted. Thanks for working so hard for excellence.
The food and service were excellent, truly top-notch. The main dining area can get pretty noisy, but we asked to be seated somewhere quieter and were placed in the back room, which made our experience far more enjoyable. One small heads-up: the lighting throughout the restaurant is very low. And by very low, I mean we used the flashlights on our phones to read the menu. That said, if you're the kind of person who trusts that what's coming out of the kitchen will be fantastic, even if you can't fully see it, you're absolutely in good hands here.
Excellent. Salmon and lobster ravioli, branzino, eggplant starter and scallop starter. All delicious. Excellent service from Amy. Wonderful evening.
Great restaurant, second time here and will be back. The service and food were outstanding.
Portions are quite large so we shared a fabulous meal of halibut with farro, with the addition of an equally fabulous side of peas. The wine list is extensive, with both expensive and affordable choices. We selected a bottle of vernacchia and were not disappointed. Oh, and the oyster eater in the family was happy with his oysters on the half-shell.
I love this place! The service and attention to detail are impeccable! The atmosphere is cozy and comfy while also being an upscale experience. I had the pappardella and margarita. Everything tasted fantastic with a savory depth. I will definitely be back and would recommend anyone else to try.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Good vibes, service and food. The oysters are phenomenal. Definitely worth popping in for a drink and a bite to eat.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
From the moment we stepped in the restaurant greeted properly server was very attentive. Food was delicious. Drinks were proper.
The food was good, ambience was nice. It took over 20 minutes for me to get a menu, I did not enjoy that. However, once I finally got a server, he was great.
This place used to have such a positive atmosphere, but lately management has handled situations in ways that don’t reflect fairness or respect toward regulars. I hope they remember that loyal customers deserve understanding, not humiliation.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 2
We had been wanting to try the restaurant for a while so when Cleveland’s Restaurant Week came up we went. I was not impressed. They made a good Negroni so that was a plus. The bread came out burnt. The crust was not crisp; it was hard as a rock, a degree or two from being charcoal, which was not easy to see when it arrived as the place is ridiculously dark. It is so dark that diners at another table needed to use their cell phones to read their menus.
My appetizer of grilled eggplant and cherry tomatoes was good but not impressive. I don’t go to restaurants to eat what I can make at home. My main course of veal vitello was the highlight of the meal. It was very good. Dessert was, again, good but not overwhelmingly so. The tiramisu was okay but lackluster. The cheesecakes was more of a cheese mouse on a very dense and hard graham-cracker crust, through which one really needed a good bit of effort to break. Even with a prix fixe menu, with the drinks and tip the bill was nearly $200. It was just not worth it. Too much hype and not enough substance. But, hey, this is not something specific to Acqua di Dea. Dinning out is not what it once was, especially given the prices places change and the crazy expectation of tips.
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