Acqua Pazza

A pleasant surprise; I'd never been there before, and I must say it was a very, very enjoyable lunch. It's a seafood restaurant, so they only serve the fresh fish they bought that morning. The location is impeccable: tidy, welcoming, clean, romantic, and tasteful. The service was impeccable, attentive to everything, impeccable in replacing cutlery for each course, and very discreet and unobtrusive, even though they were always present. What can I say about the dishes? The food is impeccably prepared; the fish is cooked to highlight its flavor, never trivialized; even when it's simply prepared, it's impeccable. The desserts are beautiful to look at and delicious. It's certainly not a restaurant you can go to every month, but enjoying a delicious meal every now and then is good for your health. Compliments to the chef, with whom we chatted for a while and who is a very affable person, and to the professional and friendly waiter.

A warm and welcoming place, just as the chef describes it. The ingredients are pampered, not just cooked. All the dishes are exceptional, from the raw seafood to the scallops, from the first courses (with a special mention for the tortellini) to the seafood, and the excellent desserts. A beautiful and extensive wine list. ...

It must be said that Acquapazza's attention to detail is what really stands out. The wild seafood cuisine is always respectful of the product, with seasonings that are never overpowering and only the finest fish. The service is prompt, even in understanding the customer's wishes, and the whole experience is truly delightful. Obviously, this quality comes at a price that isn't accessible to everyone. The tasting menu offers a broad exploration of the chef's cuisine. The only complaint is that we chose a wine, a Vermentino, which gave us a terrible headache that lasted all night: this is a choice I would change. But it's a detail I don't hold against the management. The experience was excellent and worth repeating.

Francesco Carboni is a great chef; he plays with fish like a child with Lego. Every single element of the dish fits perfectly with the main ingredient, the appetizer: a splendid star anise-marinated mackerel with confit red onion (this dish was created to accompany La Mericano, but those who know me know I also like to play with Lego, so I chose to have it without). The chef's welcome follows: prawns with mayonnaise and pomegranate sauce, and a small raw ham with wonderfully delicious gobbetto shrimp tartare. Next comes the cod loin with red shrimp on a raw date emulsion, avocado, mango gel, and pink grapefruit—and here, a WOW, what a delight, what a balance. Another very interesting dish is the scallops with squid on a beetroot puree, mashed potatoes with lemon (essential for the dish's balance), and chives. The first course was a potato gnocchi with pumpkin cream, cherry tomatoes, and a delicate and enveloping white fish ragout. The unmissable conclusion was a BBQ amberjack fillet with potatoes, green beans, and herbs. Dessert arrived too, a splendid chocolate mousse with raspberries and Chantilly cream. At Acquapazza, drinking champagne is a must, considering the wine list boasts countless pages, and it's a must if you've never been. The dining room has been enriched by a key member of the Carboni family: alongside the splendid Camilla, there's now also Ludovico Carboni, their son, whom we've already met at Ostrica Pazza and this summer at Ai Mangiari in Cattolica. He's a smart, ready, and knowledgeable guy who moves among the tables with extreme ease and guides customers in their wine selection. Impeccable service!

Very pleasant experience!! Delicious food, special atmosphere and ok service.

We were at this restaurant on Saturday evening. The restaurant is very elegant and welcoming at the same time. Excellent welcome also from the waiting staff ready to satisfy every need with a smile. Two appetizers, one of raw fish and one of cod, to leave you speechless, second course of grilled turbot with a side of potatoes and cherry tomatoes... excellent quality! To then finish with sweet and bitter. Little but sure we will return soon! Absolutely to try! You will be happy :)

Acqua Pazza is a guarantee! Excellent raw fish, well-made dishes, some amazing dishes like turbot rolls and tortellini with skate and truffle. Interesting wine list and excellent service, attentive and precise, perfect timing of the dishes. Finally I preferred to end the evening with a decidedly explosive Jamaican Rum! 🤪