Trattoria Acqua Italian

Trattoria Acqua Menu

(858) 454-0709
1298 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA 92037
$$$$$

Appetizers


Tuna Tartare
$11.95
sushi grade ahi tuna tartare served with avocado, cucumbers, jalapeno peppers, radishes and dressed with sesame oil and balsamic-soy glaze.
Carpaccio Di Bue Al Gorgonzola
$10.95
thin sliced raw filet mignon, arugula, gorgonzola cheese, dijon mustard aioli.
Vongole Alla Victoria
$11.95
steamed Manila clams, garlic, chili flakes & white wine.
Prosciutto E Ficchi
$12.95
parma prosciutto, black mission fig marmalade, gorgonzola cheese, baby arugula.
Formagio Al Forno
$12.95
baked brie cheese in phyllo dough, apples, honey-white truffle sauce.
Calamari Fritti
11.95
crisp fried calamari served with a spicy harissa aioli.

$Salads


Linguine Arabiatta
$18.95
spicy combination of black tiger shrimp, italian bacon, garlic, capers, organic tomatoes and chili flakes.
Ravioli D'aragosta
$19.95
maine lobster, tomatoes, chive lobster beurre blanc.
Spaghetti E Polpetini All'amatriciana
$17.95
roman style spaghetti and meatballs made with kobe beef, veal and pork, spicy tomato sauce with pancetta (italian bacon), garlic, fresh herbs. served with toasted garlic bread.
Ravioli D'spinaci
$16.95
spinach ravioli stuffed with swiss chard, ricotta cheese with shaved fresh baby artichokes, organic tomatoes, garlic and pinenuts.
Linguine Con Pollo & Pesto
$17.95
roasted organic chicken, cherry tomatoes, basil & pinenut pesto, aged parmigiana regiano cheese.
Cappellini Al Pomodoro
$15.95
fresh organic tomatoes, basil and garlic.
Macaroni E Formaggi
$15.95
gruyere, cheddar, provolone and mozzarella cheeses, white truffle oil, toasted bread crumbs.
Grilled Free-Range Chicken Breast
$18.95
(with).
Maine Lobster Meat
19.95
(with).

$Sandwiches & Hamburgers

Served with a choice of herb fries or a petite green salad with italian herb dressing.
Ham Burgers
$11.95-11.95
grilled half-pound american kobe beef burger with a choice of. balsamic glazed onions, gorgonzola cheese, tomato, lettuce and basil aioli, applewood smoked bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato and basil aioli, pepper jack cheese, roasted jalepeno aioli, lettuce and tomato.
Chicken & Prosciutto Sandwich
$11.95
organic chicken breast, parma prosciutto (italian ham), mozzarella cheese, fresh greens, tomatoes and a basil-dijon mustard aioli.
Salmon Sandwich
$13.95
scottish salmon, bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato and basil- dijon mustard aioli.
Lamb Sandwich
12.95
roasted leg of lamb , stone-ground mustard and horseradish aioli, melted fontina cheese, caramelized onions and arugula.

$Pasta


Linguine Arabiatta
$18.95
spicy combination of black tiger shrimp, italian bacon, garlic, capers, organic tomatoes and chili flakes.
Ravioli D'aragosta
$19.95
maine lobster, tomatoes, chive lobster beurre blanc.
Spaghetti E Polpetini All'Amatriciana
$17.95
roman style spaghetti and meatballs made with kobe beef, veal and pork, spicy tomato sauce with pancetta (italian bacon), garlic, fresh herbs. served with toasted garlic bread.
Ravioli D'spinaci
$16.95
spinach ravioli stuffed with swiss chard, ricotta cheese with shaved fresh baby artichokes, organic tomatoes, garlic and pinenuts.
Linguine Con Pollo & Pesto
$17.95
roasted organic chicken, cherry tomatoes, basil & pinenut pesto, aged parmigiana regiano cheese.
Cappellini Al Pomodoro
$15.95
fresh organic tomatoes, basil and garlic.
Macaroni E Formaggi
$15.95
gruyere, cheddar, provolone and mozzarella cheeses, white truffle oil, toasted bread crumbs.
Grilled Free-Range Chicken Breast
$18.95
(with).
Maine Lobster Meat
19.95
(with).

$Enrees

Share charge for pasta or entrees shared $4.00.
Cappa Santa Alla Positano
$27.95
jumbo sea scallops , black tiger shrimp, tomato fettuccine, fresh organic corn, spicy lobster sauce.
Tutto Mare Alla Diavola
$24.95
black tiger shrimp, prince edward island mussels, clams, calamari, linguine pasta with a spicy roasted tomato sauce.
Forbidden Chicken
$18.95
organic & natural chicken breast stuffed with laurel chenel sonoma goat cheese and wild mushrooms and served over forbidden black rice and italian sausage with a roasted red grape/shallot salsa.
Cozze Alla Pernod
16.95
prince edward island black mussels, white wine, fresh herbs, pernod and creme fraiche, served with a side of herbed french fries.

$Pizza

10" Thin crust Napoli style.
Pizza Alla Hugo
$12.75
gorgonzola cheese, caramelized onions, arugula and walnuts.
Pizza Alla Zucca
$12.75
stuffed zucchine blossoms, roasted organic yellow tomatoes, robiola cheese, garlic, fresh herbs.
Polpetini
$13.95
kobe beef meatballs, roasted tomatoes and garlic, four italian cheeses.
Parma
$14.95
parma proscuitto, fontina and gruyere cheeses, arugula, white truffle oil.
Americano
$12.95
pepperoni. cremini, shiitake and button mushrooms, mozzarella and parmigiana cheeses.

Appetizers


Sushi Grade Tuna Tartare
$12.00
a vocado plus cucumber plus jalapeno plus radishes plus sesame oil plus balsamic-soy glaze.
Carpaccio Di Bue Al Gorgonzola
$11.00
thin-sliced raw filet mignon plus arugula plus gorgonzola plus dijon mustard.
Vongole Alla Victoria
$12.00
steamed manila clams plus garlic plus chili flakes plus white wine.
Prosciutto De Parma
$13.00
black mission fig marmalade plus gorgonzola plus baby arugula.
Formagio Al Forno
$13.00
baked brie in phyllo dough plus apples plus honey-white truffle sauce.
Calamari Fritti
12.00
crispy fried squid plus spicy harissa aioli.

$Salads


Insalata Savoiarda
$10.00
mixed baby greens plus grilled pears plus gorgonzola plus caramelized walnuts plus champagne vinaigrette.
Insalata Mandarino
$10.00
boston bibb lettuce plus avocado plus tangerine plus feta plus candied almonds plus tarragon vinaigrette.
Insalata Cesare
$9.00
romaine lettuce plus asiago plus garlic croutons.
Tecia Di Granchio
16.00
warm crab salad plus avocado plus tomatoes plus mango plus baby arugula plus cucumber plus soy-balsamic glaze.

$Pasta


Linguine Arabiatta
$19.00
black tiger shrimp plus italian bacon plus garlic plus capers plus organic tomatoes plus chili flakes.
Ravioli D'aragosta
$19.00
maine lobster plus tomatoes plus chive lobster beurre blanc.
Spaghetti E Polpetini All'amatriciana
$18.00
kobe beef-veal-pork meatballs plus spicy tomato sauce plus pancetta plus garlic plus herbs plus garlic toast.
Mezza Rigate Alla Cantadina
$17.00
rigatoni plus spicy eggplant plus pancetta plus roasted tomatoes plus cream plus asiago.
Ravioli D'zucca
$17.00
spinach ravioli plus organic butternut squash plus crushed amaretti cookies plus ricotta plus browned butter sauce.
Cappellini Al Pomodoro
$16.00
organic tomatoes plus basil plus garlic.
Macaroni E Formaggi
16.00-19.00
gruyere plus cheddar plus provolone plus mozzarella plus white truffle oil plus toasted bread crumbs. add grilled free-range chicken breast. add main lobster meat.

$Entrees


Tagine D'agneau
$21.00
braised moroccan-spiced lamb shank plus seasonal vegetables plus israeli cous couse plus spicy harissa sauce.
Forbidden Chicken
$19.00
goat cheese-stuffed chicken breast plus wild mushrooms plus forbidden black rice plus italian sausage plus grape salsa.
La Jolla Cove Burger
$15.00
deconstructed lb. wagyu kobe beef burger plus gorgonzola or pepper jack plus accompaniments plus herb fries.
Cozze Alla Pernod
17.00
prince edward mussels plus white wine plus fresh herbs plus pernod plus creme fraiche plus herb fries.

$House Specialties


Cappa Santa Alla Positano
$28.00
jumbo sea scallops plus black tiger shrimp plus tomato fettuccine plus organic corn plus spicy lobster sauce.
Bistecca Fiorentina
$25.00
dry aged ribeye steak plus garlic plus rosemary plus smashed fingerling potatoes plus cannellini beans plus spinach.
Tutto Mare Alla Diavola
$25.00
black tiger shrimp plus prince edward mussels plus clams plus calamari plus linguine plus spicy roasted tomato sauce.
Filetto Al Funghi
$29.00
8 oz. dry aged filet mignon plus bacon plus porcini sauce plus yukon gold whipped potatoes plus broccoli plus garlic.
Il Gambero Di Fuoco Imbottito
23.00
crab-stuffed black tiger shrimp plus jalapeno plus pancetta plus vegetable cous cous plus dipping sauce duo.

$Pizza


Pizza Alla Hugo
$13.00
gorgonzola plus caramelized onions plus arugula plus walnuts.
Polpetini
$14.00
kobe beef meatballs, roasted tomatoes and garlic, four italian cheeses.
Parma
$15.00
parma prosciutto plus fontina plus gruyere plus arugula plus white truffle oil.
Americano
13.00
pepperoni plus mozzarella plus parmesan plus creminis plus shiitakes plus button mushrooms.

$Dolci


Tiramasu
$7.95
literally meaning pick-me-up. espresso-soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone cheese, chocolate and cocoa.
Torta Di Cioccolata
$7.95
warm molten chocolate souffle served with raspberry sauce and vanilla bean gelato.
Creme Brulee
$7.95
vanilla bean custard with a caramelized sugar top.
Zabaglione
$7.95
marsala cream with fresh fruit and melon sorbet.
Meringatta Al Limone
$7.95
meyers lemon tart with meringue and fresh berries.
Cappicino Semifreddo
$7.95
a chilled dessert of cappuccino chocolate mousse.
Banna Fritter
$7.95
fried bananas with a warm belgian callebaut chocolate and caramel dipping sauce.
Profiteroles
$7.95
pastry filled with banana gelato, topped with chocolate sauce and fresh berries.
Budino Di Mirtile
$7.95
warm blueberry bread pudding with blueberry gelato.
Gelati E Sorbetti Del Giorno
$7.95
choose two from our selection of italian style ice creams or sorbet vanilla bean, chocolate, espresso, caramel, strawberry sorbetto: mango and raspberry.
La Coppa Gelatissimo
$8.95
acqua's sundae with your choice of three gelato flavors caramelized walnuts, berries, warm chocolate and whipped cream.
Creme Parisienne
$8.95
chocolate, kahlua pot de creme, sweet chocolate creme brulee and a semi sweet chocolate pistachio truffle.
Il Piatto Di Dolci Acqua
$15.95
a sampler plate of our house-made desserts.

Banquet Lunch Menus


Banquet Lunch Menus
29.99

$Banquet Lunch Menus - Antipasti

Guests choice of:
Bouquet
of tomato and baby greens with candied walnuts, a brie cheese creme brulee and sherry vinaigrette.
Nizzarda
fresh seared sashimi tuna with mixed greens, nicoise olives, new potatoes, green beans, bell peppers, tomatoes and hard-boiled egg with a lemon vinaigrette.
Ortolana
grilled seasonal vegetable salad with cous-cous, micro greens and champagne vinaigrette.
Tescia Gi Grancio
warm crab salad with avocado, tomatoes, mango, baby arugula, cucumber and a soy balsamic glaze.
Pollo Caprese
oven roasted free-range chicken breast with fresh sliced mozarella, tomatoes and basil.
Pomodoro
angel hair pasta with fresh tomatoes, basil and garlic.

Banquet Lunch Menus - Dolci


Tiramisu Or Creme Brulee
Coffee Or Tea

Banquet Lunch


Banquet Lunch
29.99

$Banquet Lunch - Insalata

Guests choice of.
Insalata Cesare
acqua's version of the caesar salad with crisp romaine lettuce, asiago cheese and garlic croutons.
Pollo Caprese
oven roasted free-range chicken breast with fresh mozarella, sliced tomatoes and basil.
Cappellini Al Pomodoro
angel hair pasta with fresh tomatoes, basil and garlic.
Salmon Al Profumo Di Tartufo
oven roasted organic scottish salmon filet served with heirloom potatoes, baby peas, fava beans and a white truffle creme fraiche emulsion.

Banquet Lunch - Dolci


Tiramisu Or Creme Brulee
Coffee Or Tea

Banquet Dinner Menu


Banquet Dinner Menu
39.99
(per person).

$Banquet Dinner Menu - Insalata Or Zuppa

Guests choice of insalata or zuppa.
Crostini Assortiti
Assorted Italian Style Hors D'oeuvres
Insalata Cesare
acqua's version of the caesar salad with crisp romaine lettuce, asiago cheese and garlic croutons.
Zuppa di Pomodoro
valdivia farm spicy organic tomato soup enclosed in a puff pastry and drizzled with creme fraiche.

Banquet Dinner Menu - Entrees

Guests choice of.
Cappellini Al Pomodoro
angel hair pasta with fresh organic tomatoes, basil & garlic.
Pollo Arrosto
one, half free-range chicken roasted tuscan-style with rosemary, garlic & lemon and served with roasted potatoes, carrots, onions, turnips, brussels sprouts and finished with a chicken au jus.
Mahi-Mahi
almond crusted hawaiian mahi-mahi served over whipped potatoes, organic asparagus with a chive buerre blanc.
Penne Con Ragu Piemontese
penne pasta with a piemontese style meat sauce -(a traditional mixture of beef, veal, pork), white wine and tomatoes.
Filleto Al' Portafolio
6 oz. petitie bacon-wrapped filet served with seasonal vegetables, whipped potatoes and shallot-butter sauce. ($4.00 upcharge).

Banquet Dinner Menu - Dolci


Tiramisu Or Coconut Lemon Cake

Banquet Dinner Menu - 1


Banquet Dinner Menu - 1
45.99

$Banquet Dinner Menu - 1 - Antipasti

Served family style.
Crostini Assortiti
Assorted Italian Style Hors D'oeuvres
Muscoli Gratinati
house specialty: baked mussels with breadcrumbs, ground almonds, garlic and fresh herbs.
Portobello E Polenta
grilled portobello mushrooms over baked polenta with balsamic glazed onions, fontina cheese and a red pepper coulis.
Calamari Fritti
fried calamari served with a spicy aioli.

Banquet Dinner Menu - 1 - Insalata Or Zuppa

Guests choice of insalata or zuppa.
Insalata Cesare
acqua's version of the caesar salad with crisp romaine lettuce, asiago cheese and garlic croutons.
Zuppa Di Pomodoro
valdivia farm spicy organic tomato soup enclosed in a puff pastry and drizzled with creme fraiche.

Banquet Dinner Menu - 1 - Entrees

Guests choice of.
Cappellini Al Pomodoro
angel hair pasta with fresh organic tomatoes, basil & garlic.
Pollo Siciliana
free range chicken breast pan roasted and served over orzo pasta with a mediterranean style salsa of organic tomatoes, black olives, basil and garlic.
Salmone Al Profumo Di Tartufo
oven roasted organic scottish salmon filet atop a bed of heirloom potatoes, baby peas & fava beans with white truffle creme fraiche emulsion.
Tagine D'agneau
braised lamb shank tagine style with moroccan spices, seasonal vegetables, israeli cous cous and a side of spicy harissa.
Filetto Al Portafoglio
6 oz. petite bacon-wrapped fillet served with seasonal vegetables, israeli cous cous and a side of spicy harissa. ($4.00 upcharge).
Cappa Santa Alla Damaso
jumbo sea scallops and shrimp with our house-made tomato fettuccine pasta, fresh organic corn and a spicy lobster sauce, ($7.00 upcharge).
Tutto Mare Alla Diavola
maine lobster tail, shrimp, mussels, clams & calamari served over our freshly made linguine pasta with a spicy roasted tomato sauce, ($14.00 upcharge).

Banquet Dinner Menu - 1 - Dolci


Tiramisu Or Creme Brule

Banquet Dinner Menu - 2


Banquet Dinner Menu - 2
59.99
(per person).

$Banquet Dinner Menu - 2 - Menu

Guests choice of.
Antipasti Del Giorno
selection of tray passed italian style hor d'oeuvres.
Portafoglio Con Funghi Selvatici
phyllo pastry beggar's purse filled with forest mushrooms, leeks, sun-dried tomatoes and brie cheese.
Risotto Con Aragosta
arborio rice risotto with maine lobster meat, sweet corn, tomatoes and parmigiana cheese.
Intermezzo
sorbetti.
Branzino Alla Positano
oven roasted pacific white seabass served over melted leeks, organic corn, cipollini onions, forest mushrooms with a roasted bell pepper emulsion.
Pollo Siciliana
free-range chicken breast pan roasted and served over orzo pasta with a mediterranean style salsa of organic tomatoes, black olives, basil and garlic.
Bistecca Chiantina
brandt ranch natural beef new york steak served with gorgonzola cheese fondute, forest mushrooms, italian bacon, cipollini onions and whipped potatoes.

Banquet Dinner Menu - 2 - Dolce


Trio Di Ciocolato
chocolate kahlua pot de creme, sweet chocolate creme brulee & a semi sweet chocolate pistachio truffle.

Banquet Dinner Menu - 3


Banquet Dinner Menu - 3
89.99
(per person).

$Banquet Dinner Menu - 3 - Menu

Guests choice of:
Amuse
chef's selection.
Passato Di Aragosta
maine lobster bisque with lemongrass essence and a puff pastry crown.
Carpaccio Di Tonno
thinly slice sashimi grade ahi tuna with shaved fennel, watermelon, micro arugula and lemon-horseradish vinaigrette.
Agnolotti Con Funghi Porcini
thinly slice sashimi grade ahi tuna with shaved fennel, watermelon, micro arugula and lemon-horseradish vinaigrette.
Intermezzo
peach-champagne sorbetti.
Salmone Al Profumo Di Tartufo
oven roasted salmon served over a risotto of organic asparagus and creme fraiche with white truffle essence.
Filletto Di Bue
oven roasted 6oz bacon-wrapped petite filet mignon, served over fonduta whipped potatoes with organic vegetables and a fresh green peppercorn sauce.
Costoletto Di Vitello
free range veal chop with imported mushrooms, broccolini, fonduta whipped potatoes and a barolo wine reduction sauce.

Banquet Dinner Menu - 3 - Dolce


Trio Di Dolce
a trio of desserts featuring chocolate-kahlua pot-de-creme, sweet chocolate creme brulee and a semi-sweet chocolate pistachio nut truffle coffee or tea.

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