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Name: Acqua Al 2
Address: 212 7th Street, SE, Washington, DC, United States, 20003
Telephone: (202) 525-4375
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

Acqua Al 2

4.6

3395 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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Acqua al 2's DC outpost brings the same authentic Tuscan cuisine you would find in it's home city of Florence, Italy. With a wide array of vegetarian pastas, hand-carved steaks, and fresh seafood, Acqua al 2 is perfect for a celebratory dinner, or casual dining al-fresco on the patio across from historic Eastern Market.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Italian, Steak
Hours of operation
Hours of Operation Lunch: Tuesday - Sunday: 11:30am - 2:30pm Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 5:30pm - 10:30pm Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm
Phone number
(202) 525-4375
Website
http://www.acquaal2dc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Ari Gejdenson
Catering
Acqua al 2 has private dining rooms that can accommodate both sit-down dinners and standing receptions. The entire restaurant is also available for buy-outs. Offsite catering can be arranged in advance. Contact our events team at events@acquaal2dc.com.

Location
212 7th Street, SE, Washington, DC 20003
Neighborhood
Capitol Hill
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Eastern Market Metro
Additional
Banquet, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on all time ratings

4.6Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

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3,395 Reviews

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MsDeniseoftheDMV
Washington DC
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 14, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
My experience was wonderful the food was excellent and I can not wait to go back.
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OpenTable Diner
Richmond
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 13, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great as always
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ArtL
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 10, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very enjoyable. Good food and friendly and excellent service
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ChrisL
Charlotte
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 10, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing, old world authentic Italian food, better than my Nonna's even!
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OpenTable Diner
New Mexico
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 9, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food and staff who are there when you need them and gone when you don’t.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
3 reviews
vip
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 7, 2020
overall1food5service1ambience3
The host immediately met our party with a rude attitude. The host was completely put out when we asked to seat us at a different table that was available. The waiter gave us our check without offering dessert
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OpenTable Diner
Atlanta Metro
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 7, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing! The pasta sampler is a must try :)
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CapitolScot
Washington DC
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 6, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great wine and even better service!
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on March 6, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is our favorite restaurant in DC! The food is always tasty and it’s classy and kid-friendly.
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CKMarin
San Francisco
167 reviews
vip
5.0
167 reviews
Dined on March 6, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
We had a good dinner here a few nights ago. Started with the Burrata which was yummy. One in our party had the gnocchi with Gorgonzola and the others had the pasta sampler. While the sampler was good, I think next time I’ll just pick the pasta that sounds best as the sampler was a lot of pasta. We will likely be back next time we are in DC.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 5, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
All of the staff was super welcoming and made us feel at home! Very much recommend to anybody that lives in DC. Ambiance, food and the people are all a great vibe!
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WilliamS
Washington DC
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 3, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Acqua Al 2 was right up there with the best Italian spots in DC. A bit more of a traditional Italian experience and the food was truly exceptional. The blueberry reduction on the steak is a winner!
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lvmckeon
Chicago
36 reviews
vip
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on March 2, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
excellent Italian restaurant - great selection, good service, fair prices, and terrific red sauce - the true sign of a great Italian restaurant
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ACIC
Washington DC
13 reviews
vip
3.0
13 reviews
Dined on March 2, 2020
overall3food3service2ambience3
Had a 7:30 rez. Seated after 7:50. Busy and frenetic. Not wonderfully relaxing. Upcharged when we remarked that 3 tiny triangles of cheese on a $24 antipasto platter was not enough. More cheese please cost us, of course. Pastas less than stellar as we remembered. Blueberry steak was amazing and star of the show. With so many great Italian options in DC, not sure if we will be back. Very underwhelmed.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 1, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Authentic Tuscan cuisine in a nice atmosphere. Very friendly staff.
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Bobe
Chicago
140 reviews
vip
5.0
140 reviews
Dined on February 29, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great atmosphere and food.
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AndreaG
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 29, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Acqua Al 2 was fantastic! My daughter and I enjoyed your sister restaurant in Florence when we visited, so I was not sure if your DC Acqua Al 2 would live up to the standard we enjoyed in Florence, but it did!!!
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TonyL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 29, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great spot for a date night. Offerings for vegetarians and meat-eaters. For the latter, get the fillet with the blueberry reduction.
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CharlesK
Washington DC
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 29, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Every dish has never disappointed
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MichaelD
Washington DC
11 reviews
vip
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on February 25, 2020
overall3food4service2ambience4
Service is very slow and deteriorating, and many mistakes and aggravations are now par for the course. Some dishes are excellent but in general it is extremely expensive for what you get.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
The six of us had a wonderful night. We loved the spinach ball appetizers, a burrata, two kinds of gnocchi, mushroom fusilli, the fish and the steak. The chef generously sent us a free house-made pasta with wild boar and it was just amazing. The $90 Nebbiolo was perfect. How on earth did the two gnocchis (pesto and gorgonzola) be the exact same but have such different flavor profiles. I’ll be in Florence this summer and will absolutely plan on going to the original restaurant! Thank you!!!!
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ScottC
Washington DC
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2020
overall5food5service4ambience4
Food was excellent, had a gaff on recognizing our anniversary but the manager made it right! Will be back!
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lakerealtor
Alabama
35 reviews
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Took my daughter and her two roommates for dinner and everyone enjoyed. Food and service were excellent. Will definitely return again and again.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 22, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible service!
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TomL
Washington DC
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on February 21, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, menu and service I’ll be back!
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Jack
Washington DC
11 reviews
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on February 21, 2020
overall3food4service1ambience2
Service was mediocre at best. Waiters and support staff had too many tables to take care of. When I made the reservation asked for a quiet corner table or booth and when we came in the person at the front was glib and said, “we have you over there and there is no one on either side.” I said, you know in 15 minutes those tables will be filled.” He gave me the too bad look and dismissively walked away. He turned off both me and my business client and lost our monthly business.
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johhnny1
Miami
96 reviews
vip
5.0
96 reviews
Dined on February 21, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
We have been to the restaurant about four times and it never disappoints. Like a very good Italian the sauce is the key and with the san Marzano tomatoes this sauce is at the top of the charts. We had fantastic eggplant parm that wasn't over fried or over done. The linguine vongole was delicious with tender clams and we finished our entrees with a well cooked and tender chicken breast with porcini mushrooms. The service was smart, unobtrusive and professional.
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SpartacoC
Washington DC
35 reviews
vip
4.0
35 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2020
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great food Great place
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OpenTable Diner
Dallas
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was amazing! Timing of food was spot on. Wine was excellent. Everyone enjoyed their meals. It was a wonderful evening.
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wahaas57
Chicago
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
As an out of town couple, we asked our server for some recommendations and all of them were wonderful selections. The service was always timely, the food was perfectly prepared and seasoned. The marinara sauce was just the right amount of spicy hot. If you love authentic Italian cuisine, this is worth a stop in DC.
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OpenTable Diner
Central Texas
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2020
overall4food4service3ambience5
It was aight
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GiannaP
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Bistecca alla Fiorentina was an absolute must-have. I am still drooling just remembering it!
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing delicious food
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Temple
San Diego
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Staff, food, service excellent all around.
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KarimR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ambiance was very romantic and the food was amazing. Service was great with a server checking in on you frequently, but not to the point where it got annoying.
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ckandersen
Washington DC
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
Portion sizes were generous, food was properly prepared and very good. Wait staff were helpful with selections, friendly, and personable. Would definitely go back.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great atmosphere and food. We got the blueberry steak and spicy pasta and both were great!
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rebeccaofdc
Washington DC
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on February 13, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely fabulous dinner and place! My 2nd time and had the special meat for 2 (actually for 4). T-bone plus filet which continued to cook on the very hot plate. Large cheese tray was very nice. Very top food cooked perfectly and delivered wonderfully. Plus, the place is not pretentious.
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Lauren
Baltimore
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on February 13, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
I took my boyfriend here for his birthday and we loved every minute. The service was incredible and the staff could not have been nicer. I look forward to going back once restaurants open back up.
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DavidB
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 12, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a table of eight and were served family style of salad, pasta and steak. The wine and food were outstanding. We brought a birthday cake and they served it for us. A perfect evening.
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Acqua Al 2 is rated 4.6 stars by 3395 OpenTable diners.

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212 7th Street, SE, Washington, DC 20003

Additional information

Neighborhood
Capitol Hill
Hours of operation
Hours of Operation Lunch: Tuesday - Sunday: 11:30am - 2:30pm Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 5:30pm - 10:30pm Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm
Cuisines
Italian, Steak
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Eastern Market Metro
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Ari Gejdenson
Additional
Banquet, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.acquaal2dc.com/
Phone number
(202) 525-4375
Catering
Acqua al 2 has private dining rooms that can accommodate both sit-down dinners and standing receptions. The entire restaurant is also available for buy-outs. Offsite catering can be arranged in advance. Contact our events team at events@acquaal2dc.com.

Acqua Al 2

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Additional information

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1st Course

Zuppa del Giorno

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Insalata Greca

Insalata Mista

2nd Course

Panini

Pomodoro, Mozzarella, e Coppa

Prosciutto e Formaggio di Capra

Melanzane e Parmigiano

Funghi e Formaggio al Tartufo

Pasta

Rigatoni alla Melanzane

Topini al Gorgonzola

Orecchiette agli Spinaci

Riso ai Funghi di Bosco

Sirloin

All' Aceto Balsamico

Al Mirtillo

Al Pepe Verde

Alla Griglia

Pesce

Fish of the Day

3rd Course

Cheesecake

Tiramisu

Barretta di Gianduja

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