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Acqua di Dea, Cleveland, OH

Acqua di Dea

4.6 (1022)
$50 and over
Italian
500 W St Clair Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113-1506

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Great for fine wines
Acqua Di Dea, part of the award-winning Jola Eat Global Restaurant Group, opened its third location in 2021 and quickly became one of the best restaurants in Cleveland, serving fresh seafood and authentic Italian dishes in the heart of downtown Cleveland.

Whether you're looking for romantic restaurants in Cleveland, best seafood restaurant near you, or a top-rated Italian restaurant in Cleveland City, our kitchen brings bold flavors and a warm atmosphere to every table.

Proudly ranked among the best restaurants in downtown Cleveland, we’re your go-to spot for lunch, dinner, and special occasions. Join us for the best Italian seafood in Cleveland, hand-crafted pasta, and unforgettable fine dining near you.

Among Cleveland restaurants, we stand out for our commitment to excellence, offering fresh and elevated fine dinging experience consistently placing us among the best restaurants in Cleveland.

For private events contact ashley.mcnulty@jolaeatglobal.com

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Steakhouse
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Daily 11:00 am–2:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    For large parties or special events contact a.george@jolaeatglobal.com or 216-440-6511
  • Private party facilities
    Acqua di Dea specializes in a Contemporary Italian take on the highest quality of seafood. We offer a variety of options for private and semi-private dining spaces accommodating any size group. Acqua Di Dea is also within walking distance from many hotels and the convention center.
  • Private party contact
    Ashley McNulty: (216) 440-6511
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Cleveland
  • Cross street
    ENTRANCE ON ST. CLAIR AVENUE
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

Experiences

  • Cleveland’s Favorite Patio Is Back 🍷🐟⭐

    Jul 16, 2025 - Jul 31, 2025
    Summer in Cleveland means good food, great wine, and unforgettable evenings under the sky. We’re proud to be featured in OpenTable’s “Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining” – and it’s all thanks to guests like you. 🍷 Elegant Wines | 🐟 Seafood & Italian Classics | ⭐ OpenTable Recommended Whether you’re planning a romantic date night or catching up with friends, we’ve got the perfect spot waiting. Reserve now to secure your table.
    Cleveland’s Favorite Patio Is Back 🍷🐟⭐ Photo

Private dining

Offers

  • Taste More, Pay Less – Weekday Happy Hour Specials

    Jul 16, 2025 - Jul 31, 2025
    Sun - 5:00 PM - 8:45 PM,Mon - Thu - 4:00 PM - 9:45 PM,Fri - 5:00 PM - 10:45 PM,Sat - 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
    Join us for Happy Hour Monday to Friday, 4:30PM–6:00PM and all day Sunday! Enjoy handcrafted cocktails, selected wines, and small bites at special prices. The perfect way to start (or end) your day.

    Taste More, Pay Less – Weekday Happy Hour Specials Photo

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What 1,022 people are saying

Acqua di Dea reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Acqua di Dea in downtown Cleveland offers a delightful dining experience with "tremendous Dover Sole" and "phenomenal seafood dishes." The staff, including standout server Giuseppe, ensures "exceptional service" and a welcoming atmosphere. While the noise level can be high, the food's "artistic style" and "delicious flavors" make it worth visiting.
1,022 Reviews
  1. Sandia VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner, really enjoyed the risotto dish and they were very generous with the seafood in the linguine dish.

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  2. niuton VIP

    Las Vegas24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and ambience. Highly recommend! Waiter was excellent.

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  3. Marie

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super fun time with my fiancé. It was for my birthday, we are getting married this Friday, and it will also be our anniversary that Friday as well. So we wanted to celebrate and this was the perfect spot. Everyone was super friendly and kind. They congratulated us at the door and the server made sure we picked the best choices and directed us well. Our server also gave me a birthday treat with a candle. Food was absolutely amazing and well cooked. The complimentary bread was amazing with the house made sauces.

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  4. Kylah

    Exclusive1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was my first time eating at this restaurant and it was such a positive experience. The server was the guy bartender. The service was quick and so knowledgeable about the whole menu really gave us a full picture of what we’re ordering for the first time. We made a reservation and put that it was our anniversary and they brought us a cake and took a picture for us as a take home gift. Really romantic and special place. Food was delicious. we spent about $160 between two people and we got an appetizer, two mains, and 3 drinks total plus the tip. We think it was worth it! menu is seasonal and changes but they have salads, hot and cold appetizers, pasta, seafood, and other meats. Our server really made this an awesome experience. Thanks!

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  5. Robert

    New York City2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The Polpo was an enjoyable appetizer although the accompanying salad was overdressed. The sole- deboned table side- was delicious and fresh. Unfortunately the sauce was terribly broken and should have been discarded rather than served. A simple lemon wedge would have been a vast improvement.

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  6. Matthew

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was delicious but not traditional Italian, it was more artistic in style. Enjoyed the meal but as the patio doors were wide open there was more street noise than expected
    Acqua di DeaResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Matthew! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the meal at Acqua di Dea. We strive to provide a unique and enjoyable dining experience, and we're glad we could deliver that for you. We understand that the patio doors might have been open wider than expected, and we apologize if this contributed to any noise. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best, The Management Team

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  7. jean

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I went there for a business dinner and we sat on the patio. Food was creative and delicious. Service was perfectly attentive. Wonderful evening.
    Acqua di DeaResponded 4 days ago
    Hi jean, Thank you for choosing Acqua di Dea for your business dinner and for taking the time to leave us a review. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our creative food and found our service to be perfectly attentive. We strive to provide a wonderful dining experience for all our guests and your feedback reaffirms the hard work we put in every day. We look forward to welcoming you back for another delightful evening at Acqua di Dea.

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  8. Abby

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sogliola (Dover sole) was PHENOMENAL!!!! Fusilloni was amazing, maybe less mushrooms but 10/10! Complementary limoncello was so kind of the staff! Loved Giuseppe (Geppeddo) great server and AWESOME service!!!!
    Acqua di DeaResponded 7 days ago
    Hi Abby, We're thrilled to hear about your fantastic experience at Acqua di Dea! It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed our sogliola ( Dover sole), fusilloni (wild mushrooms), and complimentary limoncello. We're also glad that you found our service to be awesome! We appreciate your feedback and look forward to serving you again soon at Acqua di Dea

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  9. wendy VIP

    Greater Boston48 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good meal and good wine! Service was fine, but some comments: we arrived at a 1/2 filled restaurant and were seated at a tiny table in an awkward and dark spot. When we asked to be in the other brighter room that had several open tables were told that they’re all reserved. Finally moved us as a big favor; nobody ever came for the so-called reservations. Why tell an obvious fib? Also, waiter nonstop upsells. This detracts from the experience for me.
    Acqua di DeaResponded 7 days ago
    Hi Wendy, Thanks for dining at Acqua di Dea and for sharing your experience. We're glad you enjoyed our meal and wine selection. We apologize for the seating and seating issues. We strive to accommodate all our guests and we're sorry we fell short this time. We'll address your feedback to ensure a better experience in the future.

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  10. Asia

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was absolutely exceptional. Our waitress was incredibly attentive—she made sure our drinks were always full and we never had to ask for a thing. Everything was perfectly timed, from water refills to checking in on us. It really felt like the entire team worked together seamlessly, like a well-oiled machine. The staff clearly takes pride in what they do, and it shows in how smooth and welcoming the experience was. Highly impressed! Damir, the general manager, was also very fun and entertaining. I feel the staff made sure my birthday was very special. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience.
    Acqua di DeaResponded 7 days ago
    Hi Asia, Thank you so much for your heartfelt review! We're absolutely delighted to hear that your birthday celebration was everything you hoped for and more. It means the world to us that our team, especially your server and Damir, made the evening so memorable. We believe great hospitality is all about the details, and we’re thrilled it showed in your experience. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with the entire staff. Thank you again for celebrating with us—we can’t wait to welcome you back soon!

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Acqua di Dea is rated 4.6 stars by 1022 OpenTable diners.

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  5. Downtown Cleveland

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Acqua di Dea

500 W St Clair Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113-1506

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    ENTRANCE ON ST. CLAIR AVENUE
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Cleveland
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Daily 11:00 am–2:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Steakhouse
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    For large parties or special events contact a.george@jolaeatglobal.com or 216-440-6511
  • Private party facilities
    Acqua di Dea specializes in a Contemporary Italian take on the highest quality of seafood. We offer a variety of options for private and semi-private dining spaces accommodating any size group. Acqua Di Dea is also within walking distance from many hotels and the convention center.
  • Private party contact
    Ashley McNulty: (216) 440-6511
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