Charlie was very welcoming and respectful. From the start he provided detailed explanation of the menu. Ambiance is very nice, not too fancy and a right amount of homey environment! read more

Service is always the finest! Ambience is like a true Italian restaurant, way bigger than a real one. Chicken stripes were a little bit dry but the fettuccine was awesome, the carbonara too. Loved the saprtacus spritz, recommend totally! read more

Should have went to the OG place across the street. My husband wanted to try this place out for his birthday, so we made reservations. The place was literally empty when we arrived, there were only like 4 other people there. The host and wait staff are really friendly and attentive, nothing wrong there. More people started arriving as the night progressed. We ordered PANE FRESCO, HOUSE SALAD, RIGATONI BOLOGNESE. The bread was amazing and unfortunately the highlight of our meal. The house salad was ok, interesting choice of flavors, we added chicken to it and the chicken was good. We had high hopes for the main dish because our waiter talked up a big game about how the pasta is fresh and made in house daily and how everything is authentic. The pasta was horrible, literally inedible. It was way undercooked, tasted like flour and on top of that the ragú was extremely salty. It was like we were eating salt with a side of ragú. The waiter was so nice so we didn't say anything, plus there were tables very close to us who hadn't received their meals yet and we didn't want to make a scene. So we just paid the bill and took the loss. Such a bummer, we definitely will not be returning. read more

Acqua E Farina - Salt with a side of Ragú - Italian Near Me - Chula Vista, California

This review is for my bar experience (will be back for dinner next time!). I ordered the Watermelon Berry Sangria which was delicious and visually appealing. Charlie, one of the bartenders for the night, provided excellent customer service. Not only was he friendly and quick to make my drink, but he was knowledgeable about the food menu and daily night specials as well. Note: this establishment is still "Farmers Table" in the morning/afternoon and then transitions to "Acqua E Farina" as an Italian fine dining experience evening/nights. read more

Acqua E Farina - Dinner menu - Italian Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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The food was just as delicious ur server Sergio. His recommendations were exactly what we wanted. read more

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I am always in the hunt for a carbonara that tastes like the one I tasted in Italy. I am excited to say that the Aqua E Farina's Spaghetti Carbonara comes pretty close! The texture is just right, not too saucy, it's rich and savory...it's just right. The taste of the carbonara takes me back to the streets of Trastevere. Our other favorite dish is the Prosciutto E Burrata pizza. The crust is thin and crispy but the pizza is filling. Aside from the carbonara, what really drew us in was the happy hour. They offer $5 off the appetizers and pizzas. Wine (including the sangrias) and beer are only $5 from Monday thru Thursday 4-6pm. Let me take a moment and talk sangria. I am not a big fan of sangrias because they are typically very sweet, however, the classic sangria here is the perfect balance. They even offer a watermelon and mango version. The restaurant itself is cute with bottles of limoncello and Aperol lined up as you walk in. The place can get a bit loud when eating inside but the quaint outdoor patio is a bit more intimate. The service is incredible. The servers tended to our needs and constantly checked in on us. One of the servers even reminded us that happy hour was about to end so we could put in another round of drinks at that price. If you're looking for a carbonara that reminds you of the tastes of Italy and a great sangria in the middle of the week, this is the spot. read more

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Celebratory meal with the hubby today. We found this nice Italian restaurant in Chula Vista. I came across their page on IG. We had such a wonderful dinner experience. Our waitress was very attentive and their food was amazing. We can't wait to go back to try something else. * Fruttura di Calamari * Spigola * Prosciutto e Burrata #DiningWithTheAndersons #CiboItaliano #MANGIA #Churchiversary #Foodies read more

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Had a GREATTT experience here. The food was a 10/10 and the service was definitely on par. Our server was so friendly and sweet. I think the owner spoke to my friend and I and ensured the guests all around were doing ok. I had a really good time and will definitely be back. 100/10 recommend the sangrias and their cheese wheel that they had that night was to die for . The appetizers (bread and also the calamari) were good as well. Portions were not stingy at all lol. The place itself is really cute and you can either dress up or dress down. Just the ambiance of the place is really cute and also good for taking pictures read more

Acqua E Farina - Italian Near Me - Chula Vista, California

As beautiful as its name, Acqua E Farina is a quaint little Italian restaurant in Chula Vista. It was so delightful to enjoy our first real meal here while visiting. Greeted by beloved server, Sergio, it was a pleasant experience as soon as we walked in (thank you for Sergio!) They are dog friendly! And offer cute outdoor patio dining. Most importantly, their food. Their food is SO delicious. I chose their Cacao E Pepe pizza and it was so good! Chunks of truffle smothered in cheese and cacao e Pepe sauce. Thin sliced, but so buttery and flavorful. Hubbie opted for their chef special, black ink spaghetti with seafood. Man, it was delicious. Bread tray for $4 definitely worth it to get. They offer other tempting dishes such as porterhouse and branzino. We just may go back during our visit because we enjoyed it here that much. Bravo, Acqua E Farino! read more

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f you are looking for amazing, authentic Italian food, this is the place to go. Every dish we tried at Acqua E Farina was packed with flavor and beautifully prepared. Beyond the great food, the restaurant has a wonderful, cozy vibe that makes for a perfect night out. Highly recommend! Absolutely loved Acqua E Farina! The food is fantastic, the atmosphere is incredibly warm and welcoming, and the service was top-notch. It's easily one of my new favorite spots for incredible Italian food. I will definitely be back!! read more

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The food is absolutely delicious, and you can really taste the fresh ingredients! We've been here twice in one month and can't wait to come back again. The Mamma Mia is my favorite drink and a must try. The atmosphere is perfect for date night or dinner with friends, and the service is excellent. Definitely one of our new favorite spots read more

Acqua E Farina - Delicious drinks - Italian Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Charlie was amazing, came for birthday dinner and he went above and beyond to make the day special

Sergio was an amazing server! The food is so good we have been back 2 more times! We love the steak that feed two and the pasta does not disappoint! read more

We brought my whole family here last year for my wife's birthday and we recently came back for the last day of restaurant week. Both times everything was amazing! Service has always been great. They're knowledgeable about any questions we had. It's really cool to get to see where they're hand making the pasta too. We've tried to try as many dishes between our two visits as we could and it's all been effing delicious. I do t think you can go wrong with ordering anything off their menu. The cost is higher than most other places in the area, but you definitely get your money's worth. This place is booooomb! read more

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My son recommended this Italian restaurant from coworkers and it was an amazing dinner experience. We ordered our beverages : waters/soda/beer and the house red wine perfect pairings, It came out fast! Next food - I literally loved the Caesar's salad and roasted beet was delicious and fresh ingredients. Entree: The steak called Bistecca Florentino was so flavorful so delicious, and tender it melts In your mouth it was medium rare -perfection. We also ordered the cheese wheel pasta it was fun to watch of how they make it. It was creamy, so delicious with veggies n Italian sausage. We enjoyed it. I posted a video of it. Overall we loved everything and the service was impeccable. Charlie our server he's also a bartender super nice n knowledgeable. 5/5 thumps up! This restaurant location same as the Farmers table they're sharing the space free parking at d back. We will be returning soon to try other foods in the menu. But the steak n cheese wheel pasta must order!!!! Ciao! Must visit this restaurant highly recommended;) read more

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Was excited to check this place out. Birthday dinner with my friend. Menu seemed simple enough and very promising. I ordered the Risotto & my friend pizza. Service was okay. Server not so much, bus person did better and attentive. It was early dinner so I didn't expect to be busy, was seated next to a larger table with young birthday girls celebrating, which is fine but not appropriate. Mind you, I haven't seen this friend for a while. So we had some catching up to do. Couldn't really do that. I think the planing could've been better. Overall, it was good, food, bus service was good, atmosphere could've been planned, but we'd go again for the food. read more

Tried this place as one of the Restaurant Week options. There are some hits and misses. To start, the Pane Fresco is very good. Crunchy outside and soft inside. The what I believe is a cherry chili oil compound butter is very nice. Spice hits the tongue just right. I ordered a glass of wine to start and my glass was dirty. Just seems like dried food spatter from a dish washer. The waiter was very prompt with bringing me a new glass of wine. The 2nd glass didn't have food but it was very streaky. Wine glasses should be buffed, or at the very least checked for cleanliness before serving. For my meal I didn't choose the Restaurant Week special but instead got the Spaghetti Carbonara. I did rather enjoy this. It was what I expected it to taste like. We were a group of 3 and the others orders the Special. One got the Panzerotti and it was not for my taste buds. Very mushroom and spinach forward. I don't personally like mushrooms so I knew I wouldn't like it but since my other friend ordered short ribs and I don't eat beef, it was the only other thing I could try. They thought it was delicious, it just wasn't my personal taste. There was also an order of Polpette which is 2 meatballs. I did not try this either because, again I assume it was beef and I don't eat beef, but they didn't mind them. There may have been an inconsistency between the 2 meatball with one being more flavorful and juicy that the other but I think overall they thought they were fine. The dessert options on the menu were a chocolate chip or pistachio cannoli. My friends asked for Pistachio but there were out and instead had strawberry. The cannoli was sad. The filling wasn't a fluffy texture but more of a runny cream cheese type texture. It did not fill the space of the shell like you'd expect but rather poured out. The shell is very crunchy. May be a little too crunch. Slightly overcooked. I only had wine but the others tried a couple of the drinks on the menu. Some were good and some were not to their liking. The seating is divided into 2 sections sort of. There's the section where you come in that have some seating and the bar and you can see the kitchen, then you pass that and there a back area of seating that's not very exciting. The decor is minimal but the overhead lighting it interesting. The waiter was very nice and attentive. There was also a young lady who came around and asked to take our picture and came back with a free single print. I think there were buying options for additional photos but we weren't interested. Collectively my group rated the experience a 3.5-4 stars so I rounded up. This place isn't bad. The food isn't bad. Attention to detail is my concern. Dishes should not be dirty. I would try this place again and see what their other menu items are like. read more

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Hi foodie family, How exciting!!! @sdrestaurantwk Week is here! January 25 - February 1 @acquaefarinasd is bringing Roman comfort to the table with a $40 per person multi-course menu you don't want to miss Start with Nonna's homemade meatballs or tender grilled artichoke alla Romana For the main course, savor the salmon alla puttanesca or the melt-in-your-mouth 18-hour braised short rib Finish on a sweet note with a classic chocolate chip or pistachio cannoli Acqua e Farina | Trattoria Romana 330 F St, Unit B, Chula Vista, CA 91910 Inside @farmerstablesd San Diego Restaurant Week = the perfect excuse to say "Si" to Italian read more

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Initially I got a little confused trying to find my way here because it seems like they share space with Farmer's Table, or are renovating as the new owner of the space. I'm not sure, but regardless my meal here was great. I got the bistecca Fiorentina, which came with 2 sides and served 2. This was fantastic! We got our steak cooked medium-rare, and it came out perfect. It does come out on a lava stone though, so I do recommend taking it off the stone when it arrives to stop the cooking process. We then ended our meal with a cannoli, which was perfect -- the outer shell was perfectly crisped, and the cream was the right touch of sweetness. Definitely would come back! Also wanted to note that the parking is easy as there is a little parking structure. read more

Acqua E Farina - Italian Near Me - Chula Vista, California

The food here is always fantastic, the ambiance is elegant with an at home feel and the wait staff is exceptional!!!

The perfect date night spot! My boyfriend and I came tonight just because I had a craving for pasta and it surpassed my expectations! Sergio was our server, he was attentive and friendly, he suggested the bread the make in house, so cheap and soooo good! 1000/10 recommend! read more

Acqua E Farina - Gnocchi, Caprese, Brasato - Italian Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Acqua E Farina exceeded every expectation. From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere was warm, inviting, and elegant. The food was absolutely outstanding--authentic, fresh, and full of flavor. Every dish was prepared with great attention to detail, and you can truly taste the quality of the ingredients. What made our experience exceptional was Charly, the manager. His professionalism, kindness, and genuine hospitality elevated our entire evening. He went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect, making us feel valued and welcomed throughout our visit. Outstanding service like his is what turns a great meal into a memorable experience. It is rare to find a restaurant that excels in every aspect--food, service, and ambiance--but Acqua E Farina does exactly that. We left impressed and grateful, and we will definitely be returning. Highly recommended for anyone looking for an unforgettable dining experience. Thank you, Charly, and the entire team, for such a wonderful evening. read more

First time to tonight. The food, ambience and service were amazing. We had the Pane Fresco which they make fresh, the House Salad, Branzino and the Pacheri allá Vodka. All were delicious and I highly recommend these dishes. Sergio exceeded our expectations. We looking forward to coming back and trying the rest of the menu. read more

I went yesterday for my daughter birthday celebration ! The ambiance was good vibe, soft music, even one of the employee sang a song for us!! My lasagna was cold in the middle and the Caesar salad was not what I expected, also came late. This is not my first time here and I don't know what happened with my food! The serves were very attentive but overwhelmed I think because we were party of 15. read more

When we arrived, we stood at the host stand for 10 minutes before anyone even appeared, and once we were seated it was another 10 minutes before our waitress came by to bring water and order beverages. Once our food was ordered and arrived, everything was wonderful. We ate the chicken parmigiana and a salmon pasta, both of which were great! I believe that the night we'd gone, perhaps the wait staff was short staffed! It was a bit inconvenient, but the service itself was cordial and the meal was good! read more

This was the second time we have had dinner here and it's incredible! Starting with the service. Our waiter Charlie was the best! He explained very nicely all of the specials including favorite drinks! He kept checking on us to make sure we didn't have questions about anything or needed. Anything else. The presentation of the dishes was classy! The flavor incredible and we even got to meet the owner who was very cordial and we can tell that providing good service and good food is his main priority! We will be coming back and will recommend it to many friends! read more

Acqua E Farina - This is their house salad with steak! - Italian Near Me - Chula Vista, California

I had an amazing experience. Sergio was our waiter. He did very well. He was attentive to all of our needs and made sure that everything was. Service was impeccable The food was delicious. I got pasta Alfredo and Bronzino, which was amazing. The carpaccio I'd say was a little bland and just needed a little more flavor and thin or meat.. but all in all was amazing read more

Acqua E Farina - Cheese pizza Branzino Spaghetti - Italian Near Me - Chula Vista, California

This was a very pleasant surprise. We came in to see how the PM switch from Farmers table to Acqua E Farina goes and they do it very well. The cocktails were pretty and delicious, but the star is absolutely the food. Everything was well balanced and delicious. Portions were perfect to feel satisfied without feeling stuffed or in a carb coma. The whole vibe was very calm and cozy perfect for celebrations or a date night, nothing was rushed or too loud to have a combination The servers were all very attentive, we are looking to coming back read more

Acqua E Farina - Lemencello martini - Italian Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Nos encantó este restaurante La atención, el ambiente, la pizza... ¡todo estuvo increíble! Y el pan calientico que te dan de bienvenida simplemente delicioso. De verdad fue un momento muy lindo y una experiencia que disfrutamos muchísimo Súper recomendado... pero ve preparado para vivir toda la experiencia read more

Acqua E Farina - Italian Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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Great food and friendly workers! Stake is a must to have This place has enough space for a big family and read more

Acqua E Farina - Tagliere Di Salumi E Formaggi for Two - Italian Near Me - Chula Vista, California

This place is seriously super delicious. Nothing disappointed and the service is on point. It's at nice and dim in there so you're not blinded by super bright lights and it feels so cozy inside. Our server, Amber, was very kind and very knowledgeable in regards to the menu. We got great recommendations and will definitely be back! 10/10 read more

Acqua E Farina - Bruschetta Mamma mia Watermelon/berry Sangria - Italian Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Hold up, wait a minute! The watermelon berry Sangria was amazing! Refreshing, sweet with the right notes of delicious. The pizza was perfectly soft with a crispy crust. Everything we ate, chefs kiss. Will return. The ambiance was super italian...loved the service! Thank you Sergio and Guillermo! read more

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Sergio was very attentive and great ! Food was great , will be coming again. Excellent service ! read more

Acqua E Farina - Italian Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Excellent service! Sergio and the rest of the staff are awesome! 10/10 will visit again!

Very average. I was excited to give this place a try but definitely left with an average meal. First off, our server was great. No complaints there. We ordered the carpaccio and it was a decent dish. Nothing extraordinary about it. Next was the Cesar which the dressing was so bland, barely any flavor. Main dish was fettuccini Alfredo. When we got it the sauce was separating which isn't a good sign. After letting it cool down, the flavor was just very basic. No elevation. Also was hoping they'd offer pepper or Parmesan but did not receive either. Overall a very basic experience was is a little disappointing, was hoping for more. read more

Great happy hour, super tasty food. Highly recommend the Bruschetta with ham. Happy hour is at bar and patio. read more

Acqua E Farina - Italian Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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Decent Italian spot in Chula Vista with large portion sizes. Definitely for more than one person! The cocktails were picture perfect and great. We had attentive service and the line of aperol & limoncello greeting you as walk in is a cute touch. The pappardelle was rich and the ragu was yummy. You will leave this place stuffed!! read more

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The food was excellent and the service outstanding. The restaurant had a charming, relaxed atmosphere. Our waiter, Sergio, was very attentive, and the manager Guillermo took the time to check on our meal and share the restaurant's story. I look forward to visiting again! read more

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Came back to this restaurant to now try out the pasta I came back in April 2025 and now back for more recently for a friends Christmas gift exchange December 2025. The service was prompt and was not very busy for a Tuesday evening. Very chill casual vibes at the restaurant. And everything we ordered we shared amongst the 3 of us and was great. We ordered the highly recommended mango sangria & watermelon berry sangria. We shared a caprese salad, pane fresco with Italian butter, chicken allá parmigiana, rigatoni bolognese and shared a dessert of tiramisu. Everything came out delish! Added recent pictures as well. Totally recommend and our waiter mentioned there will soon also be a bbq spot at the same location (left side of the restaurant) looking forward to keep an eye out for when that grand opening will be! read more

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I've had this bookmarked ever since I saw it pop up in my Hot & New feed and I couldn't resist trying! I was perplexed at first because at first I thought that Farmer's Market was gone but no, this restaurant inhabits the same space! Acqua E Farina is available after 430 pm, whereas Farmer's Table is open up to 2:30. Here's what I had; Mango Sangria was so refreshing! Highly recommend. 24 Month Aged Parmesan Cheese Wheel Pasta - I had gnocchi with mushrooms and chicken. The waiter even poured cognac and cooked it down with the Parmesan! He also sang afterwards! The pasta selection differs so make sure to ask. Sauce was creamy and pasta was filling. Acqua E Farina - I really couldn't taste the salami, mushrooms, and onions as the mozzarella was overpowering the rest of the pizza. Dough was nice and crisp on the outside and chewy on the inside. Tiramisu was light and delicious! The staff were so nice and accommodating. Special thanks to Fernando and Guillermo for making my dinner a great one! Tips- Highly recommend you go during the week as they're still working out the kinks during high peak times (I went on a Wednesday). One of my friends went during peak time and due to short staffing, her experience wasn't too great. read more

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