Friday night dinner with the girls. The place is not very big but the service and ambiance is excellent. I had the shrimp parm with linguini and my friend had the salmon with spinach. They shrimp parm sauce was very flavorful and not to thick. The salmon was perfectly cooked. They also have happy hour every day until 7pm whether you're at bar or sitting at a table. I will be back next Friday for dinner read more

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This is a cute, cozy spot that I've passed by many times. I finally came here for dinner with a friend. The interior was simple and had plenty of seating. Their menu is high tech, featured on an iPad, which was very cool. We were served complimentary sesame bread with butter. I ended up ordering the Surf & Turf with pesto pasta. This consisted of garlic shrimp and filet mignon. The Shrimp was juicy, succulent, while the Filet Mignon was delightfully tender with deep flavor. The dish also came with vegetables, including broccoli, carrots, and zucchini. This was cooked well, with just the right consistency. The Pesto Pasta was also tasty, with tons of well seasoned, herbaceous, satisfyingly nutty sauce. Service was good. Our waiter was friendly and everything was brought in a timely manner. The prices were reasonable and there's even an Early Bird dinner special, which includes salad or soup with entree. I would return to try the Stuffed Filet of Sole, Pork Chop, or one of the Veal dishes. read more

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Had a great..friend from Europe...I always bring them here...love this place...is always good here...Carlos was grea5 awesome service.... read more

Aqua Marina - Octopus salad... - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

I ordered the grilled chicken fettuccine Alfredo and it was bland. The food didn't have any seasoning. I had to go to Havana Central which is located a block away, and request some monitors to add on to the futticini Alfredo. I was born and raised in Washington Heights. At first, the restaurant was good: I'd have the penne a la vodka with chicken... then the chef got changed, the restaurant and decor had a few renovations, and the food became bland. I am very disappointed. The bar gets more attention than the food. read more

I came here for a quick take out option and ordered the eggplant Parmesan. It was very good and the eggplant was super crispy which was nice. There are a few vegetarian options so I would come back here again. The pricing for lunch is also not bad. Overall I would say this place is worth checking out for a decent local Italian option. read more

Aqua Marina - Eggplant Parmigiana - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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This is a nice little spot Food was really good Service was friendly Definitely will go again read more

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What a cute date night spot. I love it. It's quaint, the service is quick and polite along with tasty food. I live extremely close and they have daily specials so I will be back. I was so excited to eat I forgot to take a picture. That's how you know a place is doing a good job. read more

Aqua Marina - Grilled Salmon Filet - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Food is disgusting service extremely poor, guys don't speak English.. and the most disgusting.. the waiter came to my table chewing food and he has food all over his mouth I mean how disgusting that can be. Dirty and mediocre food read more

Aqua Marina - Dirty and mediocre food - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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I had the lasagna and it was delicious. The sauce was very tasty. I come from one of the "square" states, and it's hard to find authentic Italian fare. I'm sure a native New Yorker would think it was average, but I really loved it! It was a little loud, but overall a good experience. The service was excellent! read more

We've been coming here for years and never disappoints, you get the bank for your buck. Food is really good and affordable, they have brunch but we ended up coming for dinner with plenty options to choose from. The service is amazing, kudos to Flaka and Carlos. The ambiance is intimate, friendly, comfortable, good vibes. Definitely a hidden gem in Washington Heights, this is a spot to come back and become a regular, a spot to recommend. RIP Katie. read more

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I think this place is far from being an "Italian restaurant " a few months before this I had their prosciutto fresh mozzarella sandwich and it was so bare that you tasted the bread more as they had one long thin slice of prosciutto. I ordered their lunch chicken parmigiana Hero and it looked like something an 11yr old made in a toaster oven. One thin piece of chicken that didn't even reach the end of the sandwich and the sauce literally tasted like Ragú sauce that wasn't worth the $9.50. Restaurants cut corners but calling a sandwich a "Hero" when it's barely 4 fingers in length is sad. The bartender/server was amazing... read more

Aqua Marina - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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The food here is okay. We ordered calamari and fried ravioli. The calamari was really good but the fried ravioli was ehhhh. I also had spinach penne w/ chicken. The chicken was good but the pasta was really bland. read more

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Aqua Marina deserves more stars. Food is reasonably priced and portions are ample. I love the service here as well. You will not be disappointed and you will feel like family here. I highly recommend. read more

Aqua Marina - people crossing the street - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Food is great I love the fussili pesto pasta with grilled chicken. All of their pasta dishes are good.

Came here for dinner with my family and the service was great. It was my little sister's birthday and when it was time for dessert, they lit a candle and sang happy birthday. The pasta was also delicious. The only item we weren't so crazy about was the calamari (not shown). read more

Aqua Marina - Angel Hair Pesto - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

DISAPPOINTMENT DISH: Todays dinning experience was like day & night as they served the Lunch Special as in the past orders which was not even a mediocre but instead indigestible quality. Let''s begin with the quality assurance of the meal that was so unappealing due to various reasons. One the meal came back with wrong HARD noodles spaghetti instead of linguini followed by an overcook charred on the cheese somewhat blacked by the oven heat. Then while eating this chicken Parmesan with lackluster marinara sauce didn't feel authentic as if this cardboard over toasted breading tasted like literally cardboard as found in those cheap supermarket FROZEN DINNER! Normally I would finish my meal if at least adequately edible yet the quality was horribly indigestible with unpleasant & unsatisfactory to further savour? Surely, this will be my last visit to this once tasteful genuine Italian food plates. The freshness of the chicken Parmesan isn't made from SCRATCH at all that's probably some BOXED prepackaged refrigerated quick microwave fake gourmet and stale chicken cutlet which I couldn't swallow & stomach anymore!! read more

Aqua Marina - Burnt chicken Parmesan's overcooked like a Frozen Dinner - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Heard of this place and was Just walking by in the neighborhood after a meeting and I'm so glad I walked into this place. The staff is all smiles and friendly - especially my bartender Katie. She was attentive and made a mean margarita! They have a few lunch specials, including but not limited to margaritas in which I've ordered. Nicely balanced and has a great kick - my day has been set! Great food and great service. What a match and I'm forever grateful. Thank you! read more

Aqua Marina - Shrimp Alfredo dish as their lunch special - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

I had an issue with AquaMarina once, as the person on the phone was making up his own prices and trying to charge me an arm an a leg for everything I was ordering... when I was looking at the prices online. However, I have ordered food from here several times after this, and it has been nothing less than amazing!!! read more

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Popped in during late lunch hour for a bite after walking by hundreds of times and saying "we should check them out some time". Wow I wish we had stopped in so much sooner!!! Incredible food and drinks at VERY reasonable prices. Excellent staff. Minestrone soup is the bomb! Chicken park was perfect and my partner said his shrimp fettuccine Alfredo was "phenomenal". Only thing I could suggest is playing Italian music, whether it's modern top 40 or classic, for a more authentic experience, rather than the Latin playlist. Will absolutely be back! read more

Aqua Marina - Chicken Parmigiana and Lemon Drop - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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The food was good and the lunch special was even better for $11.95 you get a soup, pasta and a glass of wine. The bartender Shanissa was really friendly and funny and so was a regular named Ed. The penne a la vodka was just right. I also had a margarita afterwords. It was happy hour time and the margarita was $5. I sat at the bar with the regulars. Spanish and hip hop music was playing in the background and I can see this being a happy hour spot to a pregame spot. Everyone was so friendly and if I'm ever uptown I'll come back. read more

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Atmosphere: 5/5 Food: 4/5 Service: 5/5 I honestly love this place. Decent cheap food, great brunch specials, dependable happy hour, and KILLER margaritas. Don't expect luxury or gourmet here, but these people put heart and soul into a restaurant. They decorate for every holiday, their lighting is always on point, the servers really care, and the bartenders have personality. Technically their food menu is Italian, but it seems as though every item I've ordered has a Latin/Dominican twist. All have been delicious. My favorite part about this restaurant is the margarita. They're cheap and strong and you can get them in many varieties: frozen or on the rocks, regular, peach, mango, strawberry, etc, or any combination in between. Definitely a staple for me in Washington Heights. read more

Aqua Marina - Bar area - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

The lobster on the lobster ravioli is NOT REAL LOBSTER! And the Alfredo sauce does not taste fresh

Aquamarina is a great neighborhood spot and deserves a higher rating! My husband ordered the chicken parm on their lunch special (an excellent deal), and I got the swordfish steak with julienne-sliced vegetables in a white wine and caper sauce. Both were excellent, and came with a side of pasta plus house salad. For the price point, it was high-quality food and a lot of it. They have an expansive menu with prie fixe options and daily specials. I loved my swordfish dish... the sauce was especially good! Excellent, quick service, ideal for a lunch break or date night dinner. Will be coming back! read more

A super cheap but pretty decent Italian restaurant in Washington Heights. We came for the early bird special, which is quite a deal - wine, soup or salad, and an entree all included for some $12 pre-tip and tax! I got the vegetarian lasagna for the entree. Not the best lasagna I've ever had, but cheesy and satisfying for the price. Would also come back for their happy hour specials! read more

Aqua Marina - Vegetarian Lasagna - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Great italian food in big portions and for great prices. I've only been to the physical restaurant once and it was many years ago for drinks. However I order often for delivery and I'm never disappointed. The pasta plates can easily feed 2-3 people and they're only about $11-$12 ($16+ after you add protein). My favorites are the penne a la vodka and the fettuccine alfredo. The garlic bread with cheese is delicious as well. I tried the fried tortellini once and wasn't impressed. Delivery is usually fast unless its a weekend but still worth the wait. I pass by the restaurant often and noticed that it has been remodeled so I'm def. due for a visit soon. read more

Aqua Marina - Penne Alla Vodka with Chicken ($17) & Garlic Bread ($4) - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

I've passed by so many times that I decided to give them a try today and I was a little disappointed. There isn't too many Italian restaurants in this part of town so my expectations were pretty high. I ordered takeout through Grubhub and had it delivered literally 2 short blocks away and my food arrived 15 min late. I'm usually not a stickler about the delivery time but jeez I'm literally 1 minute away walking distance. I ordered the linguine pescatore fradiabolo: a pasta dish consisting of linguine, clams, muscles, shrimp, and calamari all in a spicy marinara sauce. It was quite tasty and the spicyness definitely amped up the dish. I also ordered baked clams which was absolutely disgusting. They piled on the bread crumbs and probably stuck it in the oven for 30 seconds because the bread crumbs was completely raw and crumbly. I thought it was a good idea to get some garlic bread as well but that was a major let down. It was basically Italian bread smeared with butter and sprinkled with garlic powder and dried basil. My bill came out to $38 and I was not impressed to say the least. read more

Came here once and ate outside. We got margaritas which tasted great but the food was horrendous. Ordered the baked ziti and my god the cheese tasted like it was microwaved freezer burnt cheese and the pasta was only warm in the center. I understand it's Covid and we decided to eat out that night to support business but my god. Never again. read more

Great local restaurant in Washington Heights. Close to hospital. Welcoming feeling to a neighborhood restaurant. Great service and friendly atmosphere. Delish nachos and margaritas!! read more

Great food, price and service. We had the dinner special which included salad, entree and dessert.., oh and a glass of wine for $13.00. It was great food, we had veal parmigiana and penne ala vodka. Our waiter was very friendly! Definitely recommend this restaurant read more

Not did we only waited more then an hr for our drinks and chicken wings. But we just realize after our frozen margaritas sort of melted this is how it looked. Half way cup for 9 $ foh. I will never go back again. Rip off read more

Aqua Marina - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

I have been wanting to try this place for so long and a colleague convinced me to finally have it today. I don't understand the reviews for such great food. I ordered chicken parm cause its hard to mess up but the chicken was hard and the sauce tastes like ketchup. Only reason why I am not giving one star is due to the onion soup appetizer that I actually liked. For these prices I'll go get chicken parm at famiglia which is not great either. :D read more

I had a veggie burrito and it was not bad, but not great either just ok. The wait was a bit long as well (30 min for a burrito to go) Overall the staff is very nice and maybe if I try something else or if they had more vegan options I would come back. read more

They serve Italian food but also have gluten free pasta options which is a plus, cocktails are good and the bartender Shanice is fast and pays attention to details,she was good vibes in general. Place is clean, music was good, very down to earth. Good food in general a mix of Italian and Dominican food which are my two favorite, and the price is very affordable. I would come back to this place read more

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Have had about 5 different entrees and a couple of appetizers over time so far. All have been tasty. I've had different flavor margaritas, and those taste great too (passion fruit, tamarind, guava, etc). The food is very well seasoned, cooked well, and the sauces have a lot flavor. I've actually only gone during a week night, so we sit at the bar and have a great time talking to some of the regulars. I think the owner hangs around sometimes and they seem really nice. The service has always been great. The atmosphere is a very friendly, no frills, place. I went once on karaoke night and that was fun to see as well. Also, the place seems very welcoming (insert rainbow here). Lastly, it's a great value, especially when it comes to Italian food. read more

I want to preface this review ,by saying this wasn't the place we planned to visit . After several attempts to visit a place with equal parts , good drinks , and food , we scored big time . It's not a large place , but it is big on service , food , and music (you can still hear each other ) . We were greeted by Carlos, who gave us a great seat , with fabulous air conditioning, view , and drink selections . This is the neighborhood spot, please just pop in and be nice. Sit at the bar or restaurant and have a chinola margarita, penne shrimp , and garlic/cheese bread . Wash it all down with a chilled patron shot! Carlos is the best , please tip him well . read more

Another great choice if you are looking for restaurant w delivery near Columbia Presbyterian Hospital. 1st night we ordered the Veal Parmesan and Veal Saltimboca along w a Mixed Green Salad & a Caesar Salad. Both dishes were delivered hot and were wonderful. 2nd night we ordered the Meat Lasagna and Spinach/Cheese Ravioli w Shrimp added. Delicious. Fast, no hassle delivery to the Security kiosk in the Milsteein lobby makes this a great choice if you and you loved one are not into hospital food. read more

Loved the staff :) but the food is not great we got baked clams and they piled the bee East crumbs on the clams ! When it's suppOsed to be a nice thin layer of clams. And then we got the mussels and they were salty and tasted off. We also tried the seafood fettuccine and it had really no flavor so overall it kinda sucked. NoT happy !! read more

Aqua Marina - Shrimp in cream sauce - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Just left here and got in an argument with their server over their automatic gratuity. I haven't been charged automatic gratuity in Harlem in literal years. It is not the norm if you are in a party of two or one. Only for large parties. The server immediately told me I'd only tip him a dollar if I was even questioning the automatic amount. I always tip well, and I was pissed off to be treated like this by a server when I had a legitimate question about their practices. And the manager, though apologetic, was unable to wave or move the automatic gratuity because it was already charged. My sister actually ended up tipping this server closer to 35-40% because she tipped him extra assuming I wasn't going to. Not impressed at all. read more

I went to this spot on a Sunday evening it's a small spot with outside and inside dining . Me and my friend had two drinks each one frozen margarita and one on the rocks the on the rocks margarita was stronger then the frozen but both were pretty good . When you dine in they also give you complimentary bread which was warm and soft . For appetizer we got guacamole and chips that was good the guacamole was very fresh . For my main course I got fettuccine Alfredo with shrimp and that was bombbbbb it was so good nice rich and creamy with a big portion size me and my friend were able to share this and still was very full from it .The down side is this place is that the servers really didn't speak English so communication was very hard . I would definitely come back though especially for that pasta and everything was reasonably priced . read more

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The margaritas are great but I can't say that the food is good at all. I've tried lots of things but the only good food is the lasagna, which probably comes from a frozen product but I'll take it. read more