Acqua Alta Ristorante

“Had an incredible experience at Aqua Alta. Full transparency—I know Paolo, and this space has a lot of history for me personally… and I have to say, he’s doing it right. We started with the prosciutto and burrata—top quality, perfectly balanced, and exactly how it should be. You can tell immediately the ingredients matter here. The rigatoni Norcina was outstanding—rich, flavorful, and executed at a high level. The melanzane con pomodoro had that true homemade Italian feel, simple but done perfectly. As someone who knows Italian food and knows this location inside and out, I can honestly say Paolo has elevated it. Great atmosphere, great execution, and you can feel the passion behind the kitchen. Proud to see what he’s done with the place—highly recommend. 🇮🇹🍝”

“The meatballs and ravioli were delicious. They were extremely busy, so one of the chefs was helping out up front. He did great!”

“Acqua Alta in Clearwater was our pick for a new and recommended restaurant to try for a friends’ dinner, and this group of friends left satisfied. It’s a little Italian spot in a plaza with a few other interesting shops and restaurants that we may be adventuring to soon, but we will be back to Acqua Alta for sure! All pastas, sauces, and desserts are made in house- fresh and fabulous. Carpaccio, grilled artichoke, meatballs, rigatoni, tagliatelle, cacio e pepe, pistachio tiramisu, and a nice bottle of wine! Service gave us plenty of time to enjoy each dish and each other’s company- we weren’t in a hurry and neither were they, and it worked. Lovely people putting love into their food. Go and enjoy- they even have ready-to-cook pasta and ravioli you can bring home for your own delicious creations!”

“This is a very popular place, so I was super excited to try. It is very busy and loud so make reservations. Our server Ashley was amazing. Very attentive and knowledgeable. The food was good. I think the pizza was the best part. The pasta was good, not out of this world. If you haven't been, try it.”

“Expected much more from the "chef" The Atmosphere is perfect for this quaint place. The prices, compared to other Italian style, higher end restaurants around our area just don't make sense for what you get and I won't get started on the actual "Service".”