Aqua e Farini is the best spot in tje Richboro/ Newtown area for pizza and pasta. They only accept ressies for tables of 6 otlr more, otherwise ots first come basis which means sometimes there is a wait. They are byob and offer take out. Daily incredible specials. Very popular with locals. Servers Are amazing here. read more

The pizza is amazing! They use high quality ingredients and the flavors are on point. Seating is somewhat limited but I've never had to wait for long to be seated. read more

Looking for a great causal Italian restaurant - in Newtown the place is Aqua e Farina - a lovely bistro type place owned by Pasquale of Vecchia Osteria - son in law Salvatore runs a super place. Come to Newtown Bucks county and enjoy. read more

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Great food, casual atmosphere. Service was spot on! After several visits to the area and numerous people telling us how good the food is, we decided to give it a try! The calamari was excellent! Lightly floured and tender! read more

The absolute best and most authentic food hands down! I went for the Pizza, incredible. We went back and had salads and pasta dishes. They did not disappoint. Perfection from the sauce to the texture of the pastas! We will be back. One of our favorites. Staff is great too! Pat & Melissa Pietrantonio Yardley read more

Every visit is outstanding. Friendly staff, awesome head Lizzie chef Salvatore. Excellent food. read more

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We've been here a few times and it's always incredible. We got the margherita pizza and the tartufina pizza. Both were outstanding. The kitchen staff cooks in front of you and they are amazing. Amazing service as well. read more

Acqua e Farina - Margherita and Tartufina pizza - Pizza Near Me - Newtown, Pennsylvania

Had not been here in many years. Delighted to see them open for lunch. Server was exceptionally kind and friendly and moved us in and out quickly as we were pressed for time. The best neapolitan pizza I've had anywhere in the world. That oven was imported from Italy and the first-gen Italian owner really knows what they are doing. It is so difficult to get the char right and this place does it like magic. We enjoyed apps of the berry salad and the stuffed mushrooms were a standout. The carnivore had the lasagna and thought it was a bit lacking in vibrancy. We're spoiled with so many first-gen Italian pasta places near where we live in the Bronx that we're picky! Can't wait to return as I had forgotten just how good their pizza and service is. read more

I love the eggplant parmigiana and the pizza! The food is delicious and the service was great. Highly recommend

I'm rating based solely on the pizza itself. Right now it's a four-star, but really, it's either a three-star or a five-star, and that will be decided when I find out whether they can make the crust right. The pie I got was soft and floppy, almost to excess. But the flavor and the freshness of the topping were outstanding. Damn shame. With the right crust this could be a perfect pizza (I ordered the Capriccio), but as it is, it's just average and overpriced. If the pie were perfect, the price would almost be a bargain, so it's kind of a big deal. Fast and courteous service, by the way. If you like a soft sloppy pizza this is your pizza heaven. read more

While out on a trip west of here, I looked up Neapolitan Pizza on our route back on my trusty Yelp app and found Acqua e Farina. Not surprisingly, I already had this pizzeria saved to my bookmarks, but had not yet had the opportunity to visit. Acqua E Farina is a family owned family owned and operated brick oven pizzeria and when you visit their web page the Italian jumps out right away . . . Mang' e stat zitt' . . . I Luv it!! The pizza oven is imported directly from Naples. We started our lunch with the Eggplant Parmigiana, thinly sliced eggplant layered & baked with mozzarella & marinara sauce. It was delizioso!!!! I highly recommend this when you visit or order takeout. I was some of the best eggplant parm I have ever eaten and I lived in Naples Italy for almost 6 years. Can't wait to go back and get more :) We tried 3 pizzas, the Bufalina pizza, a white pizza topped buffalo mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, fresh arugula, prosciutto & shaved parmigiano; a Margherita Pizza with fresh tomato sauce, buffalo mozzarella drizzled with a touch of olive oil & fresh basil and one of their pizza specials, the FICA. All were fantastico and hit the spot. The service was excellent, friendly and efficient. The pizzeria has a small parking lot on prem with overflow parking available across the street at Napa Auto parts after 6pm. I look forward to my next visit and more Eggplant Parmigiana and other tasty pizzas. read more

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Pizza was high quality with innovative toppings but arrived at the table cold. The Cesar salad was plentiful but pricey. Service was good but count on waiting if you arrive after 5pm. Ambiance is underwhelming. I will give it another try because it is so well regarded in the area. read more

Food is extraordinary. Service excellent-Paulina was our server, friendly , professional and attentive. Loved our exp and would highly recommend. read more

Every time we come here it truly blows my mind. The food and quality of the food is amazing. For the pasta, there was a generous amount of seafood and the ratio of everything is amazing. The limoncello cake is a must try. I've also tried the carbonara pasta before and that has been my favorite pasta and the buffalina pizza is always our go to. All dishes were served very fast so we enjoyed the food. Atmosphere makes you feel you're at home. read more

Acqua e Farina - Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Newtown, Pennsylvania

I love my neighborhood pizza place but I will drive a half hour to go here. Food is beyondddd. So good. I don't ever take pictures because I eat it too fast. Polina is the best waitress and basically can carry the place on her back with minimal crying. No need to go to Italy. read more

One of my favorite places to eat in the area for a casual but delicious date night! Food and service is 10/10 read more

Acqua e Farina - Rigatoni alla Vodka - Pizza Near Me - Newtown, Pennsylvania

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Between yelp reviews and a friends recommendation we decided to take my mother to Acqua e Farina for a birthday lunch. We showed up early and were the first ones in. Parking was easily found in their lot behind the building. The inside was very welcoming and homey. You can sit at the bar area to watch the wood fired oven bring all ingredients together while you eat or sit at one of a dozen or so large tables. Our server was extremely nice and helpful. He even moved some shades to block the sun that was in our eyes. The menu had a lot of great choices for everyone. We ordered several items to share and spaghetti for my son. Al Forno Calzone - Baked. Salame, fresh ricotta, mozzarella, topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella & basil ..... Brick-Oven Sandwich Prosciutto - Prosciutto, smoked mozzarella, arugula, grape tomatoes & shaved parmigiano ..... Romana Salad - traditional caesar salad .... and a Margherita Pizza - Fresh tomato sauce, buffalo mozzarella with olive oil & basil. Everything was fresh and delicious. The salad greens were picture perfect, the sandwich had a nice balance of flavors and a generous amount of prosciutto, the Calzone and Pizza had fresh toppings and the sauce was tasty. For dessert we ordered Nutella munchkins. The serving size was for way more than the five of us! They were fresh, warm, soft sugared donut holes with Nutella added on top. The menu offerings, ambiance and staff at Acqua e Farina were just right for a family to enjoy a delicious lunch and most importantly enjoy time together. The prices were fair and we had plenty of leftovers. The son-in-law Sal was manning the oven and spent some time talking Italian with us on our way out. Definitely a gem in the area being run by sweet passionate ownership. God Bless and I'll definitely return! read more

The pizza was the highlight for me - perfect crust and fresh ingredients. I also had the chicken parm which was spot on. This place feels like an Italian grandma's kitchen, super cozy. Definitely worth checking out if you're after some real Italian comfort food. read more

What a great gem in Newtown!! Food: amazing pizzas being churned out in a oven that's in the heart of the restaurant. Our favorites are the classic margherita and the bufalina (which is a white pizza. Their vodka rigatoni is one of the best I have had in a long time. Trust me, you won't be disappointed. Service: service is amazing. You feel like family. Everyone remembers you and the service is impeccable. Ambiance: nice cute cozy restaurant. Again you feel like you are dining at a family members house. We love it! It is a small place and definitely delicious so get's busy. Be prepared to wait for tables but I promise it's worth it. Also it's a BYOB!!! So bring your favorite drinks read more

Acqua e Farina - Vodka Rigatoni alla Vodka - Pizza Near Me - Newtown, Pennsylvania

Like this place in Newtown. It's a little small so on Saturday you will need wait to be seated. But pizza is really super good. My favourite is that with prosciutto. We had a lot of b-days there and it was nice ! Everyone from our family know this place and love it! Atmosphere makes you feel like you're at home. read more

Acqua e Farina - Pizza, Lasagna - Pizza Near Me - Newtown, Pennsylvania

Food is amazing. This is a small restaurant and that is the only negative I can say about Acqua. Paulina is a doll. Always friendly and helpful. We had a larger party of 20 and were very accommodating​. My daughter and I BOTH have a food allergy. Without hesitation Paulina took care of usand made our meal come out correct. This place is worth the wait. read more

Always great food and service! Tried the vodka rigatoni and Melanzana pie for the first time recently. Both were excellent. Also, surprisingly, I think they have the best French fries in town. read more

Hidden gem in Newtown for great wood fired pizza. Been a while since we stopped in. Forgot how good the pizza is. We had the sausage and broccoli rabe along with the buffalina. We sat at the bar top and watched as they made some many great pizzas. Delicious pizza, you must try. read more

Acqua e Farina - Pizza Near Me - Newtown, Pennsylvania

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The pizza at this family owned business is amazing. While it is BYOB the service as friendly and efficient. Order the Candita pizza for a great bite. Salads are big and fresh. Can't say enough great things about this place. read more

Marinara sauce was just tomato sauce, little or no garlic or spices. The chicken Milanese was cooked to the consistency of an old shoe. I will say that the fried calamari was nice but for the uninspiring side of marinara sauce. On the up side the place is clean and the wait staff was attentive and pleasant. Not worth a second look. read more

I stopped in for lunch the other day with my kids. I left fully impressed with this very unique and relatively new pizza place. The atmosphere is very pleasant with a moderate noise level and upscale look. The centerpiece of the place is the gargantuan cherry red brick oven which is an impressive sight. Service was quick and pleasant and our food was served in short order. We started with the mixed cold cut, cheese and foccacia appetizer which was fantastic and a great way to get our appetites going. Then we moved on to their pizza which was (and I can't believe this is the word that came to mind) exquisite. We got the Sicilian, which comes with buffalo mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce and eggplant and we added some prosciutto for good measure. All at once, the dough is light, fluffy, dark and crispy. Combined with the delicious cheese and toppings, you've got one hell of a meal. We absolutely loved it. Five big stars for Acqua e Farina. I'm definitely adding this one to my list of favorites in Newtown. read more

Best "traditional " Italian restaurant around! Strongly recommend!! Comparable to authentic pizzerias in Rome, Milan and Florence !

Be prepared to wait. We waited over an hour at our table for pizza - at a pizza restaurant. They have no control over their business model. Two guys making pizza and countless grubhub orders are served before the patrons. They won't take reservations for parties less than six when clearly they have to. Food is good but not worth the aggravation. Service is great but I feel bad for the servers who can't turn tables because the kitchen has no idea what it's doing. read more

Wonderful BYOB restaurant. My wife commented that it was one of the best pizzas she has had. (The best being on a recent trip to Sicily.) My calzone was fantastic. Amazing the challenge to make great food from simple and very few ingredients. Nowhere to hide. The service was friendly and the place was simply appointed. With a big oven in the room read more

Acqua e Farina - Al forno calzone and pizza Margherita - Pizza Near Me - Newtown, Pennsylvania

Why don't they take reservations?!!! Have heard great things but can't try it myself because they don't take reservations and there's always a wait. It's frustrating to get in a car and drive to a restaurant and then be turned away because they don't have space. In todays world it's so easy to take reservations and would make planning a night out more convenient. It's not like we're in a city with many other great options so if one restaurant is unavailable one can easily fine another option. It really put a damper on our evening because they were already packed at 5pm. Please-it's just a simple list of names. Take the god damn reservations!!!! read more

A true brick oven pizza along with "other"outstanding food. The pizzas were baked to perfection. Each bite was a savory symphony, making it a must-visit for pizza enthusiasts. Attentiveness and friendliness of the staff added to the welcoming atmosphere. 10/10. read more

Love this place! The staff is very friendly and this place is nice to just BYOB and chill out! The food is very good.They have other dishes besides Pizza.A must visit read more

This place looks small front the outside, but is able to seat more people than you think! For 2 people on a Saturday night without a reservation, we waited no more than 10 minutes for a counter seat. Perfect view of the large pizza oven. The food was delicious and fresh! Highly recommend any pizza - Margarita was so good- and the chicken francaise. The tangy lemon butter sauce was the perfect complement to the juicy thinly sliced chicken. The fact that it was a BYOB made it even better. Service was top notch and very attentive. Can't wait to try more dishes! read more

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Run...don't walk...run to Acqua e Farina for some truly excellent pizza. We went to Acqua e Farina on the recommendation of a friend. The decor is warm, comfortable, and inviting. The room is arranged around a large wood fired oven that dominates the room. We sat at the dining bar that is next to the pizza prep and cooking area. The staff was courteous, accommodating, and efficient. The menu features a range of salads and standard Italian first courses. It also has a number of entrees and pasta dishes, but we'll have to review them in the future. We came for the pizza! We had a Margherita (tomato sauce, mozzarella, and basil) and a Contadina (roasted peppers, kalamata olives, eggplant mushrooms, and basil) along with a ceaser salad. The pizza has a thin, crispy bottom crust and a thick chewy/crispy border. The tomato sauce is rich, tomatoey, and flavorful with perfect saltiness. Both pizzas were--HTG--the best pizza I've ever eaten. There's another pizzeria in the area that's been called by one prominent food critic "the best in Pennsylvania." We've eaten there...and it's good pizza, but this is even better. We asked the pizza chef, a charming young guy named Giovanni a few questions. He took a few minutes to talk (with obvious and immense pride) about the business, his family, and its three generations in the restaurant business in the area. He's been working in the restaurant since his teens and it's clear he's got the art of pizza making mastered, despite his youth. This family business is in good hands with a person of his skill and devotion to his craft involved. We asked for a special creation. Would Giovanni make a sandwich for us from the stuffed meatballs listed on the appetizer menu? "Absolutely, I'd love to do that," he said. He set about baking a piece of flat bread in the oven for it and then created a meatball sandwich with a small amount of sauce, some mozzarella, and fresh arugula. It was superb. For dessert we had fresh-filled cannoli and split a piece of limoncello cake--a delicious, light, and citrusy confection made in house by Giovanni's mother. Superb food; well prepared; artfully presentation; very reasonable prices--all in a lovely setting. The only other thing you could ask for would be eating on the Isle of Capri overlooking the Gulf of Naples. Failing that we'll be seeing a lot of Acqua e Farina in Newtown in the future. read more

Overpriced bougie garbage. A disorganized, claustrophobic atmosphere. Pizza was a soggy, sloppy mess. Literally dozens of better options in the area. Never again. read more

Seven Things to know about the Feast of the Seven Fishes Christmas Eve Dinner here: Uno: Acqua e Farina (Water and Flour), owned by the same owners as Vecchia Osteria, is usually a pizza place, but for Christmas Eve, they transformed into a seafood lover's dream, and like, the number 7, we were lucky to be able to attend! Due: The menu was small (7 dishes, and actually 10 fishes!) but everything was delicious (yep, we ordered the whole menu for 4 people, and had a LOT of leftovers). Gluttony is clearly my family's favorite of the 7 deadly sins. Tre: The menu included a calamari and fried smelts appetizer and two gigantic salads (arugula, shrimp, and octopus, and a salted cod and cauliflower salad), lobster ravioli (so good it was the only dish we didn't have leftovers of), a heaping portion of linguine de mare (clams, mussels, calamari, shrimp in spicy red sauce), lastly, a branzino with sauteed spinach and Chilean sea bass with tomatoes and toasted bread to dip (both incredible). For dessert they were out of cannoli but we had a delicious (and surprisingly light) limoncello vanilla cake (tiramisu and a chocolate cake were also available). We were so full, but basically in 7th Heaven. Quattro: The service was amazing- they coursed out the dishes for us since we were eating family style (definitely recommend doing so), and our waitress told us all about her family's Italian roots and traditions. We started with a complimentary roasted veggie appetizer, and finished with housemade chocolatecello on the house! Cinque: It wasn't too crowded but they could accommodate parties as large as probably 7 at one table, maybe more. The restaurant can probably seat about 50 max. We called ahead to make a reservation. Sei: The ambiance was lacking a little bit (bright lights and a pizza place with a big oven...) but we still had such a good time! Sette: Don't forget to BYOB! If you're looking to change up your Christmas Eve traditions (we're not actually Italian) or just trying to avoid cooking for your family on Christmas Eve, I highly recommend it! Buon Natale! read more

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So I've eaten in the "original" pizzeria in Naples, the one that claims they invented pizza basically. Acqua e Farina pizza is just as good if not better! They've imported the bricks to make their brick oven, they've imported the flour, they've installed a system that changes pH of their water. Their commitment is uncanny, their dough is perfection.They are serious about authenticity and it shows through the pizza flavor. I've been here a few times, we always ordered a variety of different pizzas, calamari and some salads. Everything is very delicious and the service is always spot on. read more

Just had my hubby pick up our two personal pizzas.. margherita and broccoli rabe and onion .. our 1st time ordering here , and last The pizzas were burnt ( both of them) if we were so hungry I'd brought them back .. sorry we thought we would give this small restaurant a try during pandemic read more

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What a delight of the most delicious pizza. Smoked, brick oven perfected. Staff is wonderful and always smiling! Food is out of this world definitely worth the stop or take out! read more

I'll come back to add a lengthier review after I dine in, but I ordered via Door Dash last night for the first time and this restaurant is wildly underrated. The pasta, the stuffed meatballs, even the dessert was amazing and I never even thought to try this place because of people reviewing so low. Shame on letting one bad experience tank a score. Yelp is full of adults having temper tantrums to get back at restaurants instead of giving real feedback for people. If this place gets 5 stars on a door dash order? It's a 5 in person. read more