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Terra & Acqua, St. Augustine, FL

Terra & Acqua

4.3
4.3
1688 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
Bringing modern, northern Italian cuisine to sunny Florida – Terra & Acqua’s chef/owner, Simone Parisi, is creating something to experience. Terra & Acqua is a restaurant inspired by the beautiful Atlantic ocean and the freshest of locally-farmed ingredients.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 20 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Seafood

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (904) 429-9647

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Executive chef

    Simone Parisi

  • Private party facilities

    Private Dining room is available for up to 100 people.

  • Neighborhood

    Saint Augustine Beach

  • Parking details

    Private Lot

  • Entertainment

    Music on Thursday.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,688 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Jacksonville / Northeast Florida

    Neighborhood gem

  • Jacksonville / Northeast Florida

    Italian

  • St. Augustine

    Good for groups

  • St. Augustine

    Healthy

  • St. Augustine

    Neighborhood gem

  • St. Augustine

    Great for outdoor dining

  • St. Augustine

    Most Booked

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  1. carriec

    Orlando

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Service a little slow considering it was not full. I would of liked being offered bread.steak was excellent. My chicken dish was very good. Special was good. However lunch menu is alot different than dinner and would of like to see a few more of those items on the dinner menu Overall a very nice place to go eat.
  2. vjbx

    Naples

    43 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    43 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    All was good but far better choices available Service was excellent
  3. DeanH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    The service was wonderful, the presentation was beautiful and the food was delicious.
  4. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Very authentic and delicious Italian. The butternut squash ravioli and Gorgonzola gnocchi were definitely the best.
  5. MichelleK

    Charlotte

    75 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    75 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time. Excellent! Fantastic service and amazing food. We can’t wait to return. Antipasto Misto and wood-fired pizza….perfect!!
  6. LindaandSkip

    Jacksonville

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Great location-very good ambiance-server was attentive and knowledgeable. Dinner menu provides good choices. Food was excellent.
  7. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience3
    The waitress appeared to be annoyed with us asking for an extra beverage list as well as questions about the menu. Took forever to take are order. She never responded every time someone said thank you. Did not seem to be happy to be there. Our reservation was at 5 pm not like we where a later customer.
  8. BrettH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I visited Terra & Acqua with my wife for a date night. We had an excellent experience as always, food was delicious and staff was excellent. Kayla helped us pick out the perfect bottle of wine to go with our dinner. This is our favorite date night spot and we drive two and a half hours to make it happen. We will be returning soon.
  9. Helen

    Baltimore

    37 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The wait staff, Gemma, was wonderful. Food is always good, but not super! However, it is a lovely neighborhood restaurant to go to for an inexpensive dinner - if you choose carefully.
  10. JoAnnaC

    Jacksonville

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    We went on Mother's Day and it was moderately busy. The service as good. Our 1st issue was with the water. It's brought out in a bottle, no ice or lemon. It tasted terrible. We asked for lemons and that didn't help, had to order sodas. The foccacia bread was great, but you do have to pay for it. Of the 3 different salads we got 2 were missing something, mine salt and the ceasar was oddly flavorless. My chicken parm and mashed potatoes seemed to be unseasoned, I asked for salt and that made a huge difference. The lobster ravioli also needed salt, but the other pasta dish was inedible. Very sweet and sticky/syrupy cheese sauce. We opted not to try dessert. Maybe it as an off night for them, but we probably won't try it again.
  11. Dixon

    Jacksonville

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    great food and service. had to sit outside because of the noise
  12. DeanL

    Jacksonville

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Third visit. Overall very good food and service. Menu and wine selection was very good. Will go again.
  13. GeorgieR

    Charleston

    9 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience2
    Overall, the restaurant experience was poor. It was very noisy and the food was very disappointing. I ordered a grilled octopus salad appetizer, and the octopus was not very tender and there was very little of it. The gluten-free pIzza  crust was gummy although the toppings were OK. My husband ordered pappardelle with wild boar, and the pasta was dry and stuck together, and the boar was overdone. The prices were definitely too high for what we got. Overall, it was a poor experience. We would never return.  Despite all of this, I must say the waitress worked very hard.  The prices were definitely too high for what we got.
  14. LindaW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good food good waitress and good ambience. Lasagna was delicious. My husband loved the walnut pear salad.
  15. LoPe

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great! The bruschetta sampler was amazing, as was the caramel gelato.
  16. SteveW

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience2
    Service was attentive and good. Noise level is high inside - we prefer outside dining, but it was a rainy night. Kitchen lost our entree order, but waitress reduced our check 10% to compensate for the delay. Overall it was fine.
  17. DonM

    New York Area

    40 reviews

    3.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience2
    Very noisy; sauces not to our liking. Would not go back. More authentic Italian available in the area.
  18. IlyseP

    Hawaii

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Got the lobster and fish dish, all the seafood was overcooked and the dish just lacked flavor. My husband had the beet salad and he felt the same way the dish was just missing flavor.
  19. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    9 reviews

    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience4
    We have been there many times before and the last 2 times we’re definitely not as satisfying as before. We ordered the pasta with wild boar and it used to be shredded meat and it was quite tender and delicious but this time the meat was in chunks and it was very tough. Also we waited about 40 mins for our food to arrive so when it wasn’t edible we were offered to order a different entree but didn’t have enough time as we were headed to a concert and had a time constraint. The food is definitely not like it used to be. Very sad and disappointing as this was once our favorite Italian restaurant in the area. We are residents of St. Augustine and it’s hard to find restaurants that realize that tourists usually don’t return but residents need to experience consistency. Honestly not sure we will return in the future 😩
  20. Ernest77

    New York Area

    28 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Excellent service. Like many places since the Pandemic, they turn over staff a lot. New fellow- very professional. The steak was perfect. The lobster ravioli in a pink sauce was very well received, the veal marsala was excellent as usual. The swordfish was cut a little too thin, making it almost impossible to cook medium as preferred, so it came well done and a tad dry-the only disappointment. We did not order appetizers this trip, but we know the shrimp avocado toast is outstanding.
  21. LuvLidiasPitt

    Jacksonville

    40 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    As good as it gets for authentic Italian. By far the best pizza in northern Florida! The Tuscan born chef owner is a master of his menu and disappointments are rare. Pastas rate outstanding across the board! The new happy hour not only makes one happy but fills one’s belly at a rare bargain these days…and the wine selection is top notch.
  22. Doug

    Alabama

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 18, 2023

    overall2food1service5ambience3
    The Wahoo that we ordered was overcooked. It was so dry it was not able to be eaten and was sent back The 8 people at the table next to us were so loud, I couldn’t hear the person next to me talk Our waitress was wonderful. Very Professional and polite!
  23. MelissaS

    Jacksonville

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 18, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    The lobster ravioli had little flavor but the other entree with the balsamic pears and pasta purses w/cheese was good. Both meals needed salt and the ravioli needed parmesan cheese topping. Our waitress started out decent but as the meal went on she was less than stellar. She overflowed the beer and came back with a napkin and placed under the glass, not bothering to get the excess beer off the table or to take the sopping napkin away. Also our meal was brought by a runner and the waitress didn't come to see how it was thereby having us wait until the food was almost cold to get salt and cheese. Overall it wasn't horrible but it isn't our list to return for another evening.
  24. chichi

    Jacksonville

    52 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall3food1service4ambience3
    Disappointing! The focaccia bread was not baked long enough - not crispy at all. Should have sent it back. Did send back my entree - Tagiatelle with beef ragu. The ragu was just awful. Besides being a bit cold - it had no taste which was very surprising. Something has changed. Food is not as good as usual. We will be taking a break from Terra & Acqua.
  25. Nickrnm

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Excellent food, good selection, outstanding service and attention! We had the Fritto Misto as an appetizer and it was delicious. I also had the Pappardelle Cernia as my main meal and it was just fantastic!! I highly recommend Terra & Acqua and I plan on coming back very soon!
  26. Jimmy

    New York Area

    34 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    The food was very good, as usual, but one of our foursome had to wait at least 15 minutes for her main course after 3 of us were served - which made for an uncomfortable experience. And there was no attempt to compensate us for this oversight. At least a manager should have visited our table and apologized.
  27. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    16 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on April 12, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Good food and great service. Especially the octopus salad.
  28. EllenL

    Nashville

    15 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    We all ordered the swordfish and all of us were disappointed. It was boring. The caprese salad had old tasteless tomatoes a slight hint of basil and very small slices of mozzarella. Overall we were quite disappointed in our experience and we usually love the food
  29. OpenTable Diner

    Coastal Georgia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The wait staff were superb. Excellent service and great food.
  30. MIKEJ

    Jacksonville

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The fritto mistook and PEI mussels were excellent. Gelato for dessert finished off the meal. The Merlit was wxcellwnt. We got terrific service from Tricia.
  31. LynneW

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place to have an early Easter dinner with family, including a 1 year old!
  32. JanetL

    New England

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had the swordfish that was on special. It was very fresh and perfectly prepared. The accompaniments of farro salad and green beans were delicious. My husband had his favorite..linguine with white clam sauce. It seems to get better every time he has it. We are leaving soon to go north. When we return next year, we will love going back to Terra and Acqua.
  33. MaryO

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 5, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Reliable and clean!a plus that you can reserve a table
  34. BKF60

    Jacksonville

    71 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    71 reviews

    Dined on April 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is fast becoming our go to place. It is close to home, the pasta is very fresh and the menu interesting - not your typical spaghetti and meatball Italian! Great drinks and a nice wine selection. Highly recommended.
  35. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This one of our favorite places to eat. Always spot on with service and food. Cant wait to come back!
  36. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious meal with friends outside patio seating was just lovely!
  37. OpenTable Diner

    Jacksonville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waitress was attentive and kept good track of us. We really enjoyed our meal. Thanks again!
  38. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    They had no bread whatsoever and as well as no pizza.
  39. KathyM

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Always a good meal when you dine at Terra & Acqua.
  40. waterside

    New York Area

    197 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    197 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    we have been coming here for years, every time we are in st Augustine. we sat outside on their lovely patio and it was great. this was our second visit this year and we, once again, had Trevor as our waiter. he is excellent- pleasant, appropriately attentive and informative. as always, the citrus martini is delish. I had the tri colore saladwhich is always nice. my entree was the fiochetti pear robiola ( which is what I normally always order) and it was perfection once again - so delicious! hubby had the fresh pasta special with scallops and shrimp - excellent. another lovely dining experience. thank you.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Terra & Acqua offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (904) 429-9647.

Terra & Acqua is rated 4.3 stars by 1688 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 20 times today
Google Map for Terra & Acqua

134 Sea Grove Main St, St. Augustine, FL 32080

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Saint Augustine Beach

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Seafood

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    Private Lot

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Simone Parisi

  • Entertainment

    Music on Thursday.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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