Pros: Great downtown location Excellent service The interior space was gorgeous Beautiful, creative dishes Scallops with picked kiwi was interesting! Cons: Though my sea bass was cooked perfectly and I appreciated the bed of chickpeas, the olives overwhelmed the dish. I am surprised a seafood restaurant lacks any dishes with shrimp as it's primary protein Bathroom was boring looking Pro tip: The outdoor patio looks inviting read more

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I guess it's in the name. You must love seafood. I thought they would have more non seafood options and traditional Italian dishes in addition to the seafood but that wasn't exactly the case. If you want a spaghetti meatball don't come here lol. The staff are great . Some of the best in fact. It is on the pricier side considering the location and setting. read more

My wife and I came here for our 10 year anniversary and we had a wonderful experience. The staff was great and prompt. We started off with the grilled octopus as an app. It was the best octopus I've eaten. It wasn't too chewy, often my experience. It's a large dish so consider your meal selections. We ordered the Sea Bass and Crab Ravioli. Both were absolutely amazing. The Sea Bass was a large dish that I couldn't even finish. The best part of our experience was having a chat with the owner. She was walking around the restaurant chatting with customers, and ensuring everybody was happy with their experience. She learned all of our 10 year anniversary meal and we were surprisingly gifted with a tiramisu and two glasses of Limoncello on the house to celebrate our wonderful anniversary. Special kindness like this is something that people strive for when they go out and spend their hard earned money on a wonderful celebration meal. We will be back again. read more

Acqua Di Dea - Spigola Alla Mediterranea - Sea Bass - Seafood Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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Food is spectacular. My caprese salad was loaded with sliced sweet tomatoes, only 4 tiny mozzarella balls, but topped with fresh basil and swimming on a bed of pureed tomatoes and EVOO. As tasty as pretty! HH price is $8 The veal tortellini was super rich and boasting with flavors! The HH portion is more than enuf. HH price is also $8 Lastly the prime rib pizza was enuf to take home. Full of layers of flavors and perfectly priced at HH for $12 The seafood pizza is interesting. I changed the sauce to white, but something was just a bit off for my taste. Happy Hour portions are more than enuf to eat. I will come again and again. read more

Acqua Di Dea - Beautifully sweet caprese salad - Seafood Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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This night was awesome!!! We came here for a fancy dinner for my birthday & before heading over to playhouse square to see the nutcracker! Our waitress Hailey was 100/10! She helped us with everything!!!! She was the sweetest human ever and kept us laughing and happy the whole dinner.... She even got me a tiramisu for my birthday (: To start the night off we shared a bottle of wine and their bread & oil/vinegar! A great start to dinner and the bread was large and warm!! For appetizer we ordered off the hit side and got the CALAMARETTI DEL MEDITERRANEO - basically some delicious squid with tomatoes, olives, butter basil, & crostini's!!! 10/10!!! For dinner I ordered the STAGIONALE, it's grilled salmon, 2 lobster-stuffed raviolis with a tomato cream! It was perfect!! The salmon was cooked so good and the ravioli was delicious!! There was so much I almost couldn't finish, but had too because it was so delicious!! My father ordered the IPPOGLOSSO, a pan-seared halibut, herb farrotto topped with shiitake mushrooms & toasted almonds!! It was huge! But, of course, it was also delicious and I don't even like mushrooms!!! To top it off, of course the best waitress ever got me a birthday tiramisu!! She really made my night and the experience so much better! I hope you all get to experience Hailey if you come here (& you should)!! This intimate place was the perfect fancy dinner and I will definitely be back to celebrate something here soon! read more

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This was one of those dining experiences that quietly sticks with you. I brought my mother here on Mother's Day, and from the moment we walked in, the atmosphere set the tone. The restaurant is filled with natural light thanks to the large windows, which makes the space feel airy, modern, and relaxed without losing its upscale edge. Being located in the Warehouse District adds an extra layer of charm -- it's perfect for people-watching and soaking in downtown Cleveland's energy, especially during peak hours. We started with oysters, which were fresh, clean, and beautifully presented. They struck that perfect balance where you don't feel the need to overdo it with sauces -- always a good sign. From there, we shared a few dishes: prawns, and octopus. The prawns were bold and satisfying, while the octopus stood out as one of those dishes that reminds you why you order it when it's done well: tender, seasoned perfectly, and not at all chewy. I also got the salmon and it was cooked just right -- tender, flavorful, and thoughtfully plated. To round things out, we enjoyed espresso martinis, which were smooth, balanced, and exactly what you want after a seafood-forward meal. Not too sweet, not too strong -- just well-executed cocktails that feel intentional rather than an afterthought. What really tied the experience together was the service. Attentive without hovering, knowledgeable without being pretentious, and genuinely warm. Aqua di Dea is one of those restaurants that works for a lot of occasions: date nights, special celebrations, holidays, or even a "just because" dinner when you want something a little elevated. It manages to feel refined while still being approachable, which isn't always easy to pull off. If you're looking for a downtown Cleveland spot with great food, a beautiful vibe, and solid service -- especially one that feels worthy of making a memory -- this is absolutely a place to keep on your list. read more

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Went here for my birthday and the service was exceptional. They made me feel so special even taking a picture of the table and framing it for me on the spot. The food was great. We had one item sent back because it lacked flavor (fusilloni al tartufo Nero). The restaurant is beautiful and a great place to go for the holidays. Will definitely be back. Pro tip: order the Sacchetti. You'll pray you had more at the end. read more

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We had a company dinner there this past Sunday hosting clients. The food was great, service was top notch, and the ambiance was wonderful. Also because she absolutely deserves it JORDAN was incredible. Uber attentive and helpful. Would definitely dine there again! read more

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 read more

Happy hour menu is AMAZING! The drinks and food are exceptionally priced for how high quality the dishes were. The service and ambiance is also high level. My girlfriends and I enjoyed hours of food and drinks and had to force ourselves out of the restaurant. I can't wait to be back! read more

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Excellent food, great wine selection, great ambiance, great service. Will be back in future.

Had a great meal here - the artichoke appetizer is absolutely to die for (10/10). I also had the verde pasta (6/10) and the cheesecake (5/10). Our server was excellent and the wine was delicious. I definitely want to try more of the menu! read more

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Five. Not Five stars, not five courses, but five is the number of "managers" I counted roaming around the kitchen area, not talking to a single customer. Meanwhile we sat on our table at 7:30 and got our pasta at 8:45. Yes, you heard it right, 1 hour and 15 minutes for two plates of pasta. You think the manager/s came to see if everything was ok given the fact that we were just sitting there in our empty table? No. Not until I called them that they offered me dessert. Good thing I didn't accept the dessert otherwise I will be writing this review from the restaurant. If the owner reads this, you are over staffed. But with managers. Get rid of 3 managers and hire more cooks or servers. You are overpaying for underperforming staff. Three stars because they owned their mistake and cover our meal, of course after I told them is the least they could do for ruining my night. read more

I'm assuming it's the same restaurant (Acqua di Dea) but we came here for resturaunt week and absolutely loved it! Started off with complimentary bread and an olive oil balsamic mixture and this dip was addicting!! Started off with appetizers with a caprese salad which was so refreshing. Ordered the fillet mignon which was a 6oz steak that was cooked medium rare with a nice char and the asparagus was delicious! Ordered a mascarpone cheesecake for dessert which ended the dinner on a sweet note! Service was great and it was such a great time! read more

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The portions are quite dainty so your bill can really add up. However, the service is top notch. I prefer the sister restaurant in terms of flavor for the sauteed calamari appetizer and for the bread. This place used to have the same bread as the sister, but they have since changed it. It's still good (and appreciated that it's served warm), just not as good as the other. I also don't care for the ricotta with fig reduction, but that's also a personal preference. Overall, the food is good, but the service is what makes it great! read more

Acqua Di Dea - Seafood Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Saccheti lunch portion is a bit small for price, but still delicious. Wish they gave bread for lunch as well read more

Acqua Di Dea - Saccheti & Aperol Spritz - Seafood Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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Food was really good. We went for restaurant week. Did the eggplant, salmon and tiramusu. Partner got the cheesecake which was the best along with the salmon. Limoncello was also great, we got offered due to a long wait time for dessert which was great. Portion sizes seemed on the smaller side, I left full but also had wine and a decent amount of bread. read more

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Celebrating over the holidays is special and when you find a great location you need to share .... But this restaurant falls a bit short in a few categories. As I eluded, the physical space is cool and welcoming. The service was just ok. A great server anticipates your needs, ours was so-so at that. The last essential category is the food. All of our guests, whether they ordered steak or seafood, mentioned how salty all the dishes were. Unfortunately I had to concur. Overall, I would suggest you give it a try. Maybe they had an off night. Hopefully you'll find I'm wrong ... but I doubt it. Ciao! read more

Sat down for a 7:30 reservation and did not leave the restaurant until 10:30pm. The server obviously forgot to put our order in and kept avoiding our table. Tables next to us that had sat down an hour after we did were served and gone by the time we even got our entrees. We were only served 2 drinks during the 3 hours we were there, and that was after we had to flag the server down. No apologies or acknowledgement were given. read more

Acqua di Dea retains the gorgeous atmosphere and high-quality service of its predecessor (our server, Giuseppe, was both attentive and informed about the menu). The food, however, falls short of the aesthetic trappings. During our trip we started with gnudi and caprese salad, then split fusilloni and stagionale (salmon with lobster ravioli). The best course we had was the complimentary bread service. The gnudi were so overly salted we were unable to finish the course; and while the caprese and truffle fusilloni were both totally fine, the clashing flavors of salmon and lobster in the stagionale did not work together at all. Ultimately, there is still plenty of value in a date night at Acqua due to the aforementioned aesthetics and impressive wine list. The food itself, however, leaves much to be desired. read more

My boyfriend and I enjoyed our meal and at the end, we asked each other "is this place memorable" and we said no. That's why I decided to give this place 3 stars. We started out with an olive/focaccia bread. The breads were baked well but I didn't care about the flavor. It had this cheesy dip which did not add anything to the bread. This week was restaurant week so we decided to come here for that. We were offered 3-course meal. I got grilled eggplant salad which I thought was refreshing. All the ingredients were fresh and sweet. My boyfriend got escarole salad. He thought it was pretty good. We decided to share a carpaccio. This dish was not part of the restaurant week's deal. The cut of the meats were a bit too thick. However, the meats were high quality so the thickness did not make it hard to chew the meats, as they were very tender. The lemon wedge was very essential to give the dish the acidity it needed. They could make this better by cutting the slices thinner and maybe consider adding capers. Adding capers might not make this Italian style though. For entrees, my boyfriend got iverno which was filet mignon with mushrooms and carrots. He thought it was a bit salty. It seemed like the chef did not mix the salt throughout. Some parts were too salty and some were okay. My frutti di mare was the same way as well, a bit salty. Nevertheless, those dishes were still edible (and even good) though they were too salty. The filet mignon was very tender. The sauce that went with it was interesting. Not sure in a good way or bad way. The frutti di mare was okay. At the end, my boyfriend got a tiramisu and I got a cheesecake. He thought the ratio between the coffee, cream and lady finger cookies were very balanced in the tiramisu. I wished it had more coffee. The cheesecake was pretty good and light. It was tasted a bit coconut to me. I liked the whipped cream they had. Both desserts were not too overly sweet which was a plus. Overall, this place has a lot of potential. They just need to be mindful on how much salt they can add in a dish. read more

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The ambiance is like that of a dimly lit, fancy, but cozy date night. If you're looking to try their happy hour you need to get there right when they open because it fills up fast. We had a dinner reservation for five and service was excellent. They started us off with fresh bread and a tasty oil to dip into. Then we all ordered something different to test out. I got two sides - the veal tortellini in a parmesan cream sauce, and sautéed escarole with beans and sausage. Both were delicious and big portions. For dessert we also got a variety, and I would recommend the cheesecake. It was so light and a wonderful end to our evening. This place is pricey, so be prepared to spend your dough. But I thought it was worth it. Also the name is now Acqua Di Dea for some reason. read more

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Came here for a work dinner. Nice atmosphere. Appetizers were pretty good. I enjoyed the eggplant and crab cakes appetizers. I had tilapia for my main dish, and it was way too salty. I couldn't finish it. read more

Delish Beautiful excellent service! They treated us for bday with lemon cello and took a picture. read more

Came here for a birthday celebration. They sat us in a corner with another table even though most of the restaurant was open so that was not ideal. I kept bumping chairs with the other table. The beef was pretty goof. It is definitely seafood forward, so be prepared for that. The salmon was excellent! read more

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Came to Acqua Di Luca for our first wedding anniversary because we hosted our rehearsal dinner here in late 2023. Upon a multiple course meal, we went to pay using a gift certificate gifted to us 10 months prior. Unfortunately, the waiter refused to take our certificate because the owners had parted ways and a rebranding had occurred within the past 6 months. This was news to us as when we made our reservation, we were told they still took gift certificates. Hard to be too upset given our reason for celebration, but very disappointed in the staff's response and lack of understanding, especially for a place of business that had meant something to us. An unexpected high bill later, the staff was not apologetic and did not comp anything off the bill for the miscommunication. read more

Best happy hour!!! Seafood pizza is a must have. Loved the veal tortellini and the pear cocktail. Not to be missed!

10/10, service, decor, menu, and wine selection put Acqua Di Luca my new favorite Luca location. I never thought I would say that, Luca West holds a special place in my dining rotation...as does Superior Viaduct. We stopped for dinner and drinks before the Cavs game on a Monday night. The bar was busy, the holiday crowd was still lingering from the weekend and the game crowd started to fill in the gap. I'm glad we made a reservation beforehand. We were promptly greeted and sat. Drinks were ordered, get a bottle of Malbec, you will love it. The specials were recited, and I am happy to say the tuna tartar with fresh honeycomb was insanely delicious. The tuna was perfect, it melted like butter. Next, we ordered salad and the chopino. The seafood stock paired with fish, clams, shrimp and scallops was divine. Did I mention it wax $12, insane! Next we opted for the asparagus ravioli and scampi special, along with the gnocchi with lobster. Both entrees were perfectly cooked, seasoned and full of fresh flavor. The chef, along with the text of the kitchen are a talented bunch. I may have to add thus location to my rotation in the Luca family. Outstanding concept with depth and flavor. read more

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I HATE IT. i found a roach in my food. it was a nasty stench and the customer was THE WORST!!! my kids ate the food and said it smelled weird. NEVER COMING BACK EVER!! and im sueing bye loves #YOLO read more

Acqua Di Dea - Look a roach in my steak - Seafood Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Flew here on 6:45 am flight and by dinner I am truly exhausted but this food gave me life!!! Delicious, well-seasoned and simply amazing. Main course was slow getting out but we all agree was worthy of the wait. No management presence or acknowledgment but I guess you can't have it all. ENJOY!!! read more

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Enjoy Acqua di Luca on a weekday evening for my friend's birthday. It is the holiday season, so there was a decent crowd. The atmosphere was great, low lighting, decorated Christmas trees, not too loud. The food portions were hearty and delicious! They even gave us a pribted photo to remember to occasion. read more

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We have been two times recently. My wife and I ate with some friends a month ago. A few nights ago, we went with clients (not my choice) and now I feel I need to review. The last visit just fell flat. First time, we were there for 3 hours. The waitress was amazing. She held it all together. (sorry, I cannot remember her name) The Artichoke app for $14 was just average and small. One Bite each. Two if you were dainty. The scallops were good. The langoustine I would save my money and not do again. We split a wedge salad. It was OK. My Filet was under. It was corrected. They had the sole. They enjoyed it. The de-boning was fun to watch. I don't even remember what my wife had. All in all, it was just mediocre. Not horrible, but not WOW, we have to go again soon! Now, the other night sealed it for me. I will skim over this part. We had the artichokes. Same issue. We had a special halibut Ceviche of sorts. I did not try it. They seemed to enjoy. I had the soup of the day Beef stock with parmesan dumplings. It was too salty and adding the parmesan dumplings put it over. The dumplings were also too dense. Did not eat them. I had the Romana salad. Overdressed and one note. Did not finish. FYI, They never offer fresh pepper or cheese. I had the Fusilloni and wifey had the Verde. Both just OK. Even the bread service is just OK. They seem to want to turn tables. I get it, but when it's not busy, why. The bar area is very noisy compared to the back room. Be sure to ask when being seated. We will try Oliva, but will not return here anytime soon. For the money, you want it to be better. Heck, for half the money, I'd want it to be better! read more

Came here for a father's day meal (I know, I'm a bit late writing this review), but we had a wonderful meal and experience. The old exposed-brick interior and lively atmosphere made for an entertaining evening...not to mention the excellent Mediterranean-inspired seafood dishes we sampled! My wife and I each ordered cocktails that were expertly crafted and a great start to the meal. While we waited for the main dishes to arrive, our server brought out a warm loaf of bread accompanied by a seasoned olive oil that was perfect for dipping. Each of us (me, my wife and daughter) got a main dish plus we also ordered a plate of vegetables to share. The julienned seasonal vegetables sautéed in oil and herbs was a great way to ensure we each got our veggies...plenty to go around. My daughter's lobster knuckles and claws served over sweet potato gnocchi with truffle butter was definitely on the sweeter side, but she loved it. My wife had a fish filet special served with an herby cream sauce and a side of micro-greens. My sole di ripiene di limone plate consisted of filet of sole served over cheese-stuffed crab meat, spinach and a sundried tomato cream sauce; it was definitely the "to die for" dish on the table. So glad we came here to give them a try; we love Luca Italian Cuisine and this (sister) spot did not disappoint either! read more

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Visited this past Saturday and were seated with Easton as our server. Great service, we took his recommendations and were not disappointed. Wine selections were great, we usually look for a Greek wine and we loved it! Our first time back since the re-brand and excited to visit again soon! read more

Great food , drinks, and friendly service. Beautiful space. Had the veal tortellini and it was delicious. Huge portion, almost too much, but I took more than half home . Perfectly cooked and nicely flavored. The sauce was delicious and creamy. The bread they give you prior to serving you your main meal is INCREDIBLE!! The bread itself is worth a visit!! Warm, and somehow dense and airy at the same time. Also had a tequila ginger cocktail. Nice and smooth but also packed a punch! Nice addition to the Warehouse District. read more

Acqua Di Dea - Veal tortellini and a ginger tequila cocktail - Seafood Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

I think the Chef lost his taste somewhere . We used up all the salt because nothing was seasoned right . Old tomatoes & old lettuce served. Tiramisu $14 Last time I checked it was max tiramisu I had in a nice restaurant was $9 . This place just lost 6 customer . Waste of money. They keep serving bread so you can forget how bad the food is . read more

Took ~50 minutes after our reservation time to get a menu. Total disaster. The lobster tail was like chewing through leather

Unbeatable service, fantastically unique earthy beet infused vodka cocktail, huge two-meal elk shank that was tender yet lean. The burrata was melt in your mouth in a moat of super juicy sweet fresh tomato sauce and crostini. read more

Acqua Di Dea - Seafood Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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Wonderful dinner at this restaurant! We started with the seared tuna and oysters, followed by the sea bass and the new york strip. The flavors in each dish were exceptional! Our server was knowledgeable and helpful and the vibe in the restaurant was great for a date night. Will definitely come back. read more

So wanted to take the wife somewhere nice for her birthday. Well Aqua Di Luca did not disappoint. When we arrived at 5:00 P.M., we were one of the first people in the restaurant. Inside of the restaurantis very nice, not too fancy and too Bar and Grille. We were seated right away. Our waiter James was one of those old skool waiters, who knew exact what he was doing. The menu had a nice selection and James told us about a few specials that weren't on the menu. Which I took advantage of. For the appetizers we had the Shrimp. The wife had the Salmon Ravioli , I went with the Scallop Special over Risotto, which to be honest with you was a Wooooooooo! Choice of the night. Great portion and Scallops were big and delicious. The wife had no complaints. Whewww! For dessert, James gave my wife a complimentary dessert for her birthday. He choose the Tiramisu. And I got the vanilla cake. My wife said th tiramisu was one of the best she had. Overall great experience. Don't sleep on this place. Great food, Great atmosphere and Great service. read more