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Acqua di Dea, Cleveland, OH

Acqua di Dea

4.3 (1001)
$50 and over
Italian
500 W St Clair Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113-1506

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2 people
10:00 p.m.
Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Fancy
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, Contemporary Italian
  • 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

Experiences

  • Cleveland’s Favorite Patio Is Back 🍷🐟⭐

    Jun 7, 2025 - Jun 30, 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

What 1,001 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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cleveland / Akron / Canton

    Great for fine wines

  • Cleveland / Akron / Canton

    Good for special occasions

  • Cleveland

    Great for fine wines

  • Cleveland

    Romantic

  • Cleveland

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Acqua di Dea offers a delightful seafood experience with standout dishes like "phenomenal sea bass" and "best ever grilled octopus." Patrons praise the "excellent service" and "fantastic atmosphere." While some find it noisy, the overall dining experience is elevated by attentive staff and "top-notch quality" food. Highly recommended for seafood enthusiasts.
1,001 Reviews
  1. Desi VIP

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very lovely restaurant. Excellent choices on the menu. Felt a bit rushed by our waitress. Otherwise excellent!!
    Acqua di DeaResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for your kind words Desi! We’re glad you enjoyed the menu and overall experience. We’re sorry to hear you felt a bit rushed — that’s not the impression we aim to leave. We appreciate the feedback and will use it to improve. Hope to welcome you back soon for an even more relaxed visit!

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  2. Debbie VIP

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton24 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food. Service was not up to par. Will still come back.
    Acqua di DeaResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for your feedback Debbie! We're glad you enjoyed the food and truly appreciate you giving us another chance despite the service not being up to par. We’re always working to improve and hope your next visit is a seamless and memorable one. Looking forward to having you back!

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  3. Samuel

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Me and the guys got together for dinner and drinks, our server Geppetto oconnor was great, would go back, keep in mind. It is Wes six in Saint Clair so busy loud road sometimes.
    Acqua di DeaResponded 6 days ago
    Thanks for dining with us Samuel! We're glad you and the crew had a great time and that Geppetto took good care of you. We appreciate the heads-up for others about the location, and we look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  4. Prantik

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A fantastic seafood experience. I started with a Paradiso which was lovely. The sea bass, Dover sole, and linguini del mare was phenomenal. These folks know their fish!!
    Acqua di DeaResponded on June 6, 2025
    Hey Prantik, We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic seafood experience at Acqua di Dea! It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed our Paradiso, Dover Sole, and Linguini del Mare. We strive to provide our guests with the best seafood, and it's always rewarding to hear when we've succeeded. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we're grateful for your high ratings. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, Acqua di Dea Team

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  5. Kindra

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great time. I forgot our server's name. I think it was Tim. He was awesome.
    Acqua di DeaResponded on June 6, 2025
    Hello Kindra, Thank you for dining with us! We're so glad you had a great time, and we'll be sure to pass along your kind words—Tim will be thrilled to hear it. We hope to see you again soon! Best regards, Acqua di Dea Team

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  6. jason VIP

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton125 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 28, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was very good. Great wine list. Best beef carpaccio I’ve ever had. Seafood was fresh. Service was friendly but just ok and a bit inattentive, despite restaurant being not very busy.
    Acqua di DeaResponded on June 6, 2025
    Hey Jason, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Acqua di Dea. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food, especially the beef carpaccio! We're also glad to know that you appreciated our wine list. We apologize for any lapse in service you experienced. We strive for a high standard of service and your feedback will help us improve. We hope to see you again soon! Best regards, Acqua di Dea Team

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  7. Brian

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I will start with the only "negative", which is that the restaurant was surprisingly noisy when we were seated at 7pm. I say surprisingly because I had expected the atmosphere to be a bit more toward fine dining. This was a mistake on my part, the place is actually a bit casual. The staff are quite well dressed and behave in the manner you would expect in a fine dining establishment, but many of the guests were in jeans or even tights in some cases. I say this only to make sure that anyone reading this knows the atmosphere to expect. After 8pm the restaurant grew quieter. The menu is pretty short, which is a good thing as it allows better focus on quality. All of our food was fantastic. For me the standout was the octopus appetizer: I've never had octopus cooked and served so wonderfully. The drink selection was also very good. Our server, Giuseppe, made us feel like all-star guests and was always quick with a joke or a compliment. The rest of the staff we interacted with were also very professional and friendly. If you're looking for top quality service and seafood in a slightly more casual atmosphere, do yourself a favor a book a table. You won't regret it.
    Acqua di DeaResponded on June 6, 2025
    Hey Brian, Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful and detailed review. We're truly happy to hear that you enjoyed the food—especially the octopus—and that Giuseppe and the rest of our team made your evening memorable. We appreciate your feedback on the atmosphere and understand expectations can vary. We're proud to offer high-quality service and cuisine in a relaxed setting where everyone feels welcome. We hope to have the pleasure of serving you again soon! Thanks again! Best, The Management Team

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  8. Olivia

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were a party of 6 and everyone loved their entrees. Delicious and very generous portions. We all will definitely go back. Our waiter Easton was great too.
    Acqua di DeaResponded on June 6, 2025
    Hi Olivia, We're thrilled to hear that you and your party had such a great time at Acqua di Dea! It's wonderful to know that you all enjoyed your entrees and found our generous portions to your liking. We're also glad to hear that our team provided excellent service. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back for another enjoyable experience! Best wishes, The Management Team

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  9. David VIP

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton57 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Back visiting Cleveland and enjoyed Acqua- the sister restaurant of Luca in Westlake. Nice that the menus are not the same. Food was great, excellent service. We were seated very close to the bar so it was a bit noisy. Would have preferred a table a bit away. Also, please clarify where the main entrance. We walked by the three doors until we figured it out as did our guests.

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  10. MIchael VIP

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton32 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I’ve been here a couple times and I just can’t get past the fact that they squeeze so many tables into the space that I’m constantly moving to let either a server by or another customer going to their table. The food is fine. Our particular server spent too much time at our table talking. Just not a spot for me.

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Acqua di Dea is rated 4.3 stars by 1001 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 p.m.
Booked 22 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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, Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • 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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