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Address:
115 Elm Street
Westfield, NJ 07090

Neighborhood:
Westfield

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Cuisine:
Italian

Price: $30 and under

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Acquaviva Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.acquaviva-dellefonti.com/
Phone: (908) 301-0700
Hours of Operation: Lunch: Monday - Friday: 12:00pm - 2:30pm; Dinner: Daily: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Italian, Continental
Executive Chef: Kasu's Cruz
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Bar/Lounge, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Wheelchair Access

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Parking: No

A word from Acquaviva

"The elegantly appointed dining rooms, vaunted sky high ceilings, marbelized columns, bountiful floral arrangements and hand painted embellishments echo a Mediterranean villa. Striking ceiling fixtures, scones and tables centered with shaded oil lamps provide muted romantic lighting. Acquaviva… delivers excellence, style, comfort and a large variety of sumptuous cuisine to satisfy your discriminating taste."-The Star-LedgerContinued

Acquaviva

4.1

75 $30 and under restaurant

Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerOutdoor Dining

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69 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

69 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

neighborhood gem(39)
special occasion(36)
fit for foodies(31)

romantic(29)
great for outdoor dining(19)
good for groups(14)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (69)

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

In general, the dishes were

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/14/2012

2009

Dined on 04/14/2012

2009

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"In general, the dishes were great. NYC quality in Westfield (At NYC prices). It was a very enjoyable romantic dinner for my wife and I. We shared the grilled octopus appetizer and had the halibut and stuffed pork tenderloin. All recommended as they were very well done. Not salty and very well presented.
Our waiter was great. I don't recall his name but he was very friendly, had great recommendations and checked in on us often
We went around 6:30PM on a Saturday night. It was pretty quiet and empty but by 7:30, it was packed and the noise level was higher but tolerable. It was our first time and sat inside but the restaurant also has a lively outdoor area."

Dined on 04/14/2012

2009

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

we don't get to go out often

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/31/2012

2012

Dined on 03/31/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"we don't get to go out often ( darn kids) but when we do we always go here. We come for the great service which is extremely hard to come by these days. Not sure how they make money, reasonable prices, great food and 700 servers every time we have been there. Maybe not 700 but you never need to think of asking where is my server."

Dined on 03/31/2012

2012

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Restaurant lighting

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/15/2012

2010

Dined on 03/15/2012

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Food was delicious. Nevertheless, the restaurant was extremely dark to the point I couldn't even tell what color my peruvian potatoes were......purple/green who knows. Need to brighten up the restaurant a bit."

Dined on 03/15/2012

2010

Special Features: romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

New Chef, New Menu - Terrific!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/10/2012

2012

Dined on 03/10/2012

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"This was the first time we'd been to Aquaviva since the new chef arrived and they revamped the menu. Appetizers and entrees were exceptional, but desserts were a bit of a disappointment. Not this chef's best strength, we think - so opt for the appetizers for sure! We loved it, as did our friends, but make sure to request the "middle room" which tends to be just a bit quieter (front and back rooms can be noisy). There was a party of 12 in the back room with us, and the noise level was literally deafening - we couldn't have a conversation, but it was uncomfortably noisy even above the "no conversation possible" level. We can't wait to dine here this summer, when they set up tables outside under a pergola."

Dined on 03/10/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

As a first time diner, I was

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/02/2012

2002

Dined on 03/02/2012

2002

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"As a first time diner, I was very impressed. The decor is lovely. LOVE the banquets with the colorful pillows. The food is delicious; a concise menu with interesting selections. The tuna risotta was incredible. Service is attentive, but not intrusive. Particularly, when we probably stayed beyond our time! We were very grateful for this."

Dined on 03/02/2012

2002

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service matters

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/02/2012

2011

Dined on 03/02/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Since we were so impressed the week before, we went back within a week! We asked for the same table, and waiter. Our waiter from last week remember us, but we were told unfortunately he couldn't be our waiter this week,but the manager would be waiting on us. When the manager came over, he didn't even introduced himself, didn't go over the specials (we had to ask) and just put the menu on the table. We knew immediately we were in for an unpleasant experience. The week before, our courses were spread out nicely, we had time to savor each course, this week it was a marathon meal. We did mention it to one of the employees and was told that was his way, he is always preoccupied. Horrible people skills for being in the service industry."

Dined on 03/02/2012

2011

Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Excellent overall experience.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/01/2012

2009

Dined on 03/01/2012

2009

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Excellent overall experience. Everything we ordered was delicious and the service was fantastic! Nothing negative to say about this place!"

Dined on 03/01/2012

2009

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food was excellent. A couple

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/01/2012

2012

Dined on 03/01/2012

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Food was excellent. A couple of items could have been a little hotter. Service was efficient and well paced."

Dined on 03/01/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

We are lucky to have a place

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/20/2012

2004

Dined on 02/20/2012

2004

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We are lucky to have a place like this in our town. The food is great, the ambiance nice, service is accommodating and the wine list decent. We will be back!"

Dined on 02/20/2012

2004

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

This was our first time at

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/24/2012

2011

Dined on 02/24/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"This was our first time at this restaurant and it definitely wont be our last! Service was outstanding, great menu and wi e list. The atmosphere was energetic but romantic."