Aqua Mare Cucina Italiana

Name: Aqua Mare Cucina Italiana
Address: 2282 Carmel Valley Rd., Del Mar, CA, United States, 92014
Telephone: (858) 755-7100
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

1328 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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2 people

16 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 5 times today

Great for scenic views
Neighbourhood gem
Great for outdoor dining

***AQUA MARE CUCINA ITALIANA ***

Aqua Mare Cucina Italiana by Villa Capri in Del Mar offers a menu inspired by responsibly sourced local food. It's a place to enjoy fresh, delicious plates and relax watching our beautiful view of the lagoon and the ocean. In addition to fresh fish and seafood, Aqua Mare Cucina Italiana in Del Mar serves fresh homemade pasta, risotto, chicken, steak and vegetarian options. It is open for dinner Monday through Sunday from 4pm to 9pm, and for lunch Sunday from 12:00pm to 3:00pm. Aqua Mare Cucina Italiana in Del Mar also has a large bar area with HD TVs, a Private Room and Private Patios that can be booked for banquets and private events

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Contemporary Italian, Italian
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(858) 755-7100
Website
http://aquamaredelmar.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
We would love to cater your event at our restaurant or deliver it to you. (Delivery within 3 miles radius)
Private party facilities
Our restaurant can take parties from 10 - 135 people for large parties. The Del Mar dining room can hold 34 guests, Torrey Patio can hold 25 guests, Lagoon Patio can hold 55 guests, the Garda dining room can hold 25 guests. Minimum Guarantee applied for private event

Location
2282 Carmel Valley Rd., Del Mar, CA 92014
Area
Del Mar
Cross Street
Via Cortina
Parking details
Parking lot in the back of the restaurant, and plenty of Street parking.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

BurrataUSD 16.00
Fresh Burrata Cheese, Heirloom Tomatoes, EVVO, Balsamic Reduction
Carciofi alla RomanaUSD 16.00
Grilled Roman Artichokes, Garlic, Italian Parsley, Fresh Basil, Olive Oil
Carpaccio di CarneUSD 16.00
Thin Sliced Raw Filet Mignon, Arugula Shaved Parmigiano, Capers, EVOO, Lemon Wedge
Antipasto Per DueUSD 26.00
Assorted Italian Meats & Cheeses, Grilled Vegetables, Bruschetta, Caprese
Tagliere di FormaggiUSD 16.00
Assorted Italian Cheeses, Fresh & Dried Fruits & Nuts, Marmellata & Crostini
CalamariUSD 18.00
Deep Fried Baby Calamari
Impepata di CozzeUSD 18.00
Mussels, Garlic, Parsley, Calabrian Chili, Black Pepper, White Wine
Polpette ItalianeUSD 18.00
Homemade Veal Meatballs in a Tomato Sauce
Melanzane alla ParmigianaUSD 16.00
Eggplant, Fresh Basil, Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Parmigiano-Reggiano
Polipo alla GrigliaUSD 18.00
Warm Grilled Octopus, Roasted Garlic, Cherry Tomato, Potatoes, EVVO, Parsley
Gamberi ToscaniUSD 18.00
Three Grilled Shrimp, Tuscan White Beans, Arugula, Truffle Oil

Insalate

CesarinaUSD 12.00
Romaine, Shaved Parmigiano, Homemade Croutons, Creamy Caesar Dressing
Del MarUSD 13.00
Baby Spinach, Roasted Beets, Belgian Endive, Green Apple, Cranberry Goat Cheese, Red Onion, White Wine Balsamic Vinaigrette
PeraUSD 13.00
Mixed Greens, Sliced Pears, Grapes, Caramelized Walnuts, Gorgonzola, Balsamic Vinaigrette
TropicaleUSD 13.00
Arugula, Shaved Artichoke Hearts, Avocado, Tomato, Toasted Almonds, Hearts of Palm, Raspberry Vinaigrette

Insalate - Add on

MeatballUSD 5.00
SausageUSD 5.00
ChickenUSD 7.00
Three Grilled ShrimpUSD 12.00
BurrataUSD 7.00
Fresh Black TruffleUSD 14.00
SalmonUSD 12.00
ProsciuttoUSD 7.00

Pasta

Pasta al PestoUSD 22.00
Homemade Pasta, Basil, Parmigiano, Pine-Nuts, EVVO, Pesto, Topped with Pine-Nuts
FrancescaUSD 26.00
Homemade Pasta, Fresh Salmon, Asparagus Tips, Leeks, Pink Tomato Sauce
VongoleUSD 26.00
Imported Linguine Pasta, Clams, Fresh Tomatoes, Parsley, Roasted Garlic, White Wine Sauce
Capesante e GamberiUSD 26.00
Homemade Pasta, Scallops, Shrimp, Diced Tomato, Spicy Pink Tomato Sauce
Lasagna BologneseUSD 26.00
Meat Sauce, Ricotta, Mozzarella, Parmigiano, Bechamel
CinghialeUSD 28.00
Homemade Pasta, Wild Boar Ragu, Mushrooms, a Touch of Cream
Frutti di MareUSD 30.00
Homemade Pasta, Calamari, Clams, Mussels, Shrimp, Tomato Sauce. Ask your server for sauces options on your pastas

Risotto

Ai FunghiUSD 22.00
Arborio Rice, Porcini Mushroom, Parmigiano Reggiano
Gamberi e ZafferanoUSD 30.00
Arborio Rice, Saffron, Shrimp, Parmigiano Reggiano
Tartufo e CapesanteUSD 34.00
Arborio Rice, Truffle Oil, Jumbo Sea Scallops

Secondi

Pollo / Vitello
Baked Lightly Breaded Chicken Breast or Veal Scaloppine. Choice of: Marsala, Piccata, Milanese, Served with Mixed Vegetables or Pasta
- PolloUSD 27.00
- VitelloUSD 30.00
Bistecca alla GrigliaUSD 42.00
12 oz. Boneless Rib Eye Steak, Green Peppercorn & Barolo Wine Reduction with Sauteed Spinach, Fingerling Potatoes
Salmone Aqua MareUSD 29.00
Sauteed Salmon, Onions, Golden Raisins, Pine Nuts, White Vinegar, Mashed Potatoes, and Sauteed Spinach
CioppinoUSD 34.00
Shrimp, Clams, Mussels, Sea Bass, Calamari, Light Brodetto, Crostini
Branzino al FornoUSD 38.00
Italian Sea Bass, Capers, Kalamata Olives, Cherry Tomatoes, White Wine Sauce Served with Arugula, Shaved Pears, Fennel, Carrots
Grigliata di PesceUSD 38.00
A Jumbo Scallop, a Jumbo Shrimp, 3oz. Salmon, 3 oz. Sea Bass, Lemon Beurre Blanc, Fingerling Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables

What 1,328 people are saying

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
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

North San Diego
Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Aqua Mare Cucina Italiana offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food" and "excellent service." Nestled by the Pacific, it boasts "lovely views" of the lagoon and beach. Patrons praise its Italian authenticity, "friendly staff," and "beautiful atmosphere," making it a favorite spot in Del Mar.

1,328 Reviews

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Tricia
San Diego
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always good! Had a beautiful dinner before La Jolla Playhouse. Made for a great evening.
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Boyd
San Diego
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a wonderful experience. The restaurant is cozy yet spacious. Food and service was great! A local gem restaurant.
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Barbie
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent meals for all 4 of us. Excellent service. Lovely quiet dining room if you go early. Later it’s lively.
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Peter
San Diego
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great location! Big patio/deck with ocean and sunset views. Friendly staff, delicious food!
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joel
Los Angeles
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 5 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
They are new to the neighborhood and still working out "kinks." Experience was positive, however, and we definitely will go back.
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Elana
San Diego
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 18 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food Great service Great ambiance Celebrating a birthday
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Chris and Anita
San Diego
43 reviews
vip
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We found this restaurant as a wonderful surprise! We had been at the previous restaurant at this location several years ago and were delighted to visit this one. The service was great. The food was delightful. They had great choices on the menu and we paired a perfect wine for it. The dessert was delicious and we enjoyed our time there immensely. Thank you so much!
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Don
San Diego
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on 12 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
excellent service and excellent food The owner is great and the staff are as well.
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rachele
San Diego
14 reviews
1.0
14 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We loved the old restaurant Via Capri. Tried the new one for the first time. We caught them on a very bad night. They were obviously having staffing issues. We were seated quickly. The table was nice. The service was a little slow initially but not terrible. It took a bit of time before our order was taken. They served our bread and salads a reasonable time after that. At this point it got bad. We didn't have any contact for about 20 minutes when our waiter refilled our drinks. After about a half an hour I wanted to just get up and leave. My wife is much nicer than I am and we decided to wait it out. One hour and thirty minutes after we were seated our dinner arrived at the table. My wife got the risotto and it was acceptable. I had ordered lasagna. When I cut into the lasagna I couldn't believe it. There was nothing but the noodles. No cheese, no sauce and no meat. It was obviously not prepared by a chef or a cook. Someone who had no knowledge of lasagnr what so ever had just laid a stack of noodles in a pan. They but a stack of pasta on a plate and poured some sauce over the top. I was going to send it back but the server wasn't present. I was so hungry at this point that I just ate some of it. After my wife finished her dinner we waited quite a while for our bill. Our waiter was embarrassed by the situation. We were offered a free dessert. When I told her about the lasagna she removed it from the bill. Honestly I should have just gotten up and walked out when it became apparent that they were in such disarray. I'm surprised that the manager didn't come to our table to apologize. I'm sure this was just a bad night for them. I've had many years of good experiences at Via Capri. I doubt that I'll ever go back to Aqua Mare.
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Brian
San Diego
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food, the ambience, the service, and the view are outstanding.
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FAQs

Aqua Mare Cucina Italiana offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 755-7100.

Aqua Mare Cucina Italiana is rated 4.6 stars by 1328 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

16 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Aqua Mare Cucina Italiana

2282 Carmel Valley Rd., Del Mar, CA 92014

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Via Cortina
Area
Del Mar
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Contemporary Italian, Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking lot in the back of the restaurant, and plenty of Street parking.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://aquamaredelmar.com/
Phone number
(858) 755-7100
Catering
We would love to cater your event at our restaurant or deliver it to you. (Delivery within 3 miles radius)
Private party facilities
Our restaurant can take parties from 10 - 135 people for large parties. The Del Mar dining room can hold 34 guests, Torrey Patio can hold 25 guests, Lagoon Patio can hold 55 guests, the Garda dining room can hold 25 guests. Minimum Guarantee applied for private event

Aqua Mare Cucina Italiana

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Salmon

Lasagna Bolognese

Calamari

Antipasti Insalate

BurrataUSD 16.00

Carciofi alla RomanaUSD 16.00

Carpaccio di CarneUSD 16.00

Antipasto Per DueUSD 26.00

Tagliere di FormaggiUSD 16.00

CalamariUSD 18.00

Impepata di CozzeUSD 18.00

Polpette ItalianeUSD 18.00

Melanzane alla ParmigianaUSD 16.00

Polipo alla GrigliaUSD 18.00

Gamberi ToscaniUSD 18.00

Insalate

CesarinaUSD 12.00

Del MarUSD 13.00

PeraUSD 13.00

TropicaleUSD 13.00

Insalate - Add on

MeatballUSD 5.00

SausageUSD 5.00

ChickenUSD 7.00

Three Grilled ShrimpUSD 12.00

BurrataUSD 7.00

Fresh Black TruffleUSD 14.00

SalmonUSD 12.00

ProsciuttoUSD 7.00

Pasta

Pasta al PestoUSD 22.00

FrancescaUSD 26.00

VongoleUSD 26.00

Capesante e GamberiUSD 26.00

Lasagna BologneseUSD 26.00

CinghialeUSD 28.00

Frutti di MareUSD 30.00

Risotto

Ai FunghiUSD 22.00

Gamberi e ZafferanoUSD 30.00

Tartufo e CapesanteUSD 34.00

Secondi

Pollo / Vitello

Bistecca alla GrigliaUSD 42.00

Salmone Aqua MareUSD 29.00

CioppinoUSD 34.00

Branzino al FornoUSD 38.00

Grigliata di PesceUSD 38.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Make a booking

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Dining areas

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