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Acqua Ragazza

4.6 (134 reviews)
Open • 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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Delicious dinner and great service! The appetizer platter was full of lovely complementary snacks. Frito misto fried perfectly, arranging, gorgenzola and pear brucetta. I had a branzino perfectly cooked and my table mates had pasta and saltemboca all lovely. We will be back!

Dinner salad with added shrimp.
Maria M.

Had a large family birthday dinner at this amazing new restaurant. When I walked in I was greeted immediately by the hostess. She made eye contact with me and spoke genuinely. The interior was nicely done, it felt very European. The aroma that filled the restaurant made my mouth water. It smelled fantastic. We ordered several appetizers. Polpette Della Casa, these meatballs were honestly better than my grandmother's recipe. Arancini Fritti, I have never had stuffed fried risotto like this, it was so delicious. Our next app was Bresaoloa E Burrata and the burrata just melted in your mouth. Last but not least was the Bruschetta. It too was amazing. We had baskets of freshly baked bread with a rich EVOO. I loved that everything is made in house. Their pasta is to die for. Their menu is quite extensive, they have something for everyone including Gluten Free. I am very impressed. Our large party of 10 ordered a variety of different entrees. We were beyond pleased with our selections. Our family tried a bit of everything. The presentation was beautiful but most importantly was how delicious it all was. I must commend our server and the staff. Our glasses were kept full, plates were constantly being taken away. The staff seemed to anticipate our needs and were so pleasant. I typically take pictures of all the appetizers and entrees but the smells were intoxicating and before you know it we had eaten most of the food. I didn't want to post photos of half eaten plates. Another major plus was that the owner came over on more than one occasion to check on our table. I give them a 10 out of 10 in every category. Atmosphere Service Food . This is now on my list of TOP restaurants. I recommend stopping in to give it a try, make a reservation because they do get busy.

Most of us were in the spirit.
Michael M.

We accidentally make a reservation on their "Phantom or the Opera" night, which made our dining experience entertaining in addition to tasty. We were greeted and given masks, and then seated immediately. Luckily we were near the piano, but not too close. Very talented piano player. Our server was very nice and knew the menu like she wrote it. No kidding, sounded like she had tried everything they served. This of course made selection of our main dishes easier. It was hard to tell what the ambiance would be like on a regular night because the place was decked out with a Phantom theme. Overall, nice layout, and even for the amount of commotion that night, the noise level was amazingly low. The food itself was just OK from my perspective. There were 4 of us, and 2 in our party really liked their selections. I tasted one of their pasta dishes and it was very nice. I had Salmon, which was nothing special. I think they should take it off the menu or make it Italian in some way. I could have had that same dish in a diner, it was just steamed with capers. I also had a side of pasta which was very ordinary. For some reason someone else in our party decided to have steak in an Italian restaurant, no Italian seasonings or pasta with it. They made one heck of a great Old Fashioned. If I'm in town again I'll give them another try and specifically have the whole meal Italian. Given the extra special night, that didn't upset their excellent service at all, it's hard to imagine these folks not having better Italian than I directly experienced.

Ravioli
Daisy S.

Rounded up a 4.5! We had a great experience honestly. The only deduction was based on how hot it was in there - three of us were sweating out of our 4 party. Drinks were refilled regularly which is always fabulous. The appetizer was great (burrata), we all really enjoyed our main meals - they all also look spectacular. The desserts were all on point. Service was solid - they are still working through a few things and were honest with that which is welcome. The space is pretty and elevated for Mooresville which is very welcome. Also, love the black matte utensils. Gorgeous touch!

Red snapper special
Paul R.

Just amazing! Went last night for our 8th time, and it never disappoints! The food is just the best I have had since moving down here. The staff is amazing. I went for my birthday a few months ago, and they gave me a card! It was so adorable! Pasta is so fresh & the red snapper special was amazing! (For Caroline & the manager we talked to) it was so busy last night & yall really killed it! 10/10 1000% recommend!

Cheesecake
Sharrese S.

Pros: Food was delicious Seated fast Generous pours from the bartender Fast service Variety of options on the menu Large bar Attentive staff was always bring more silverware, refilling waters and ready to recommend adult beverages. Cons: Small waiting lobby (but make a reservation and wait at the bar if you must) We made reservations for 6:45PM through Google. The hostesses were ready for our arrival and we were slightly early. The ambiance was great for a date night with dim lights chandeliers and sexy atmosphere. The menu had Gluten Free options which I appreciated. Our waitress overheard that we were celebrating our friend's anniversary and it felt like seconds before she returned with an anniversary card that was hand signed by many staff members. These little touches mean so much! The special that evening was a braised beef something. It was melt in your mouth delicious and the portion size was great. I don't recommend the Tiramisu because of the portion was small and it was grocery store quality. However the cheesecake was great.

Bresaola and Burrata appetizer
Sharon D.

Having recently returned from Italy, we were curious to explore the menu at Acqua Ragazza. Our waitress was helpful with drink and dinner choices, and our food came out hot and fast. It's hard to compete with authentic Italian cooking, so based on that high bar, I'd say our food was fair. I'd like to go again for date night or a special occasion to sample their other offerings. One caveat, in the open concept dining area, it got crowded and loud by the time we left.

Specially requested vegan pasta
Deanne E.

I'm in town visiting my Aunt and she took my family to this restaurant. She had been before but it was our first time. We had a reservation and we were seated right away. The hostess was nice and accommodating when we asked for a different table. Our server was nice but I think she was a little weeded with too many tables, so the service was a little slow. The owner, Tara, stepped in and stopped by a few times to help her out. I asked about what I could have since I am vegan. She and the chef put together a whole off menu pasta dish for me. Campanelle was the only pasta they have without egg (besides unprepared orzo). And I asked if they could do a sort of piccata sauce without butter. So they made me a lemon white wine garlic sauce with capers! It was soo good. And I got some broccoli rabe on the side (normally sauteed with just oil and garlic). All my family really enjoyed their meals, eggplant Parmesan, lasagna and parpadelle bolognese. They have a scratch kitchen and welcome special request and off menu dishes if they can do it. The owner was really sweet and welcoming and it was cool to learn a little about her story. I wish her luck in this endeavor and if I am ever back in town I would love to come back!

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Reviews are largely positive. People highlight the fresh, flavorful Italian food, attentive and friendly staff, and elegant, inviting ambiance.

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I went here with my family for my birthday. Everything was great! The food was excellent and was worth the price.

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Excellent food. Go hungry so you can try several things. The timing of the service is spot on and very accommodating.

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Food was excellent. We had a party of 6 and our waitress was attentive but not overbearing. We will definitely be back

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Steak not good, very very chewy and it also had a lot of tendons in the stake just not pleasant.

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What is the dress code for dinner?

Thanks for asking! We highly recommend business smart attire, and kindly ask our patrons not to wear ball caps. Our patio allows for more casual attire as well. We’ll see you soon!

Checked out some of the photos on line. My question is what are the gluten free options other than salmon?

Yes we do, thanks for asking! We have a couple of appetizers, like Caprese, Bresaola e Burrata,… 

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