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Acquavite Ristorante Italiano
1298 Prospect Street, Suite 3M
La Jolla, CA 92037
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Main Menu
Our pledge to freshness: Everything that we serve here at acquavite is made from scratch. Every day we make our own bread and our pasta because that is what we stand for
Soups
Zuppa del Giorno
$9.00
Chef daily inspiration from the local market
Zuppa All'aragosta
$13.00
Housemade lobster broth, maine lobster chunks, heavy cream, chive infused extra virgin olive oil
Salads
Insalata di Cesare
$9.00
Organic local romaine, herb butter crostini, extra virgin olive oil caesar's dressing, parmigiano reggiano
Insalata Mista
$8.00
Organic mixed greens, shaved carrots, cherry tomatoes, orange vinaigrette
Caprese di Bufala
$12.00
Vine ripened tomatoes, sweet basil, extra virgin olive oil fiordilatte mozzarella
- Substitute with Buffalo Mozzarella
- $4.00
Prosciutto e Melone
$11.00
Prosciutto di parma, sweet melon, wild arugula
Appetizer
Bruschetta al Pomodoro
$9.00
House made ciabatta, fresh garlic rub, fresh tomato, extra virgin olive oil
Midollo di Bue
$14.00
Roasted bone marrow, maldon sea salt crystals, herb infused. Extra virgin olive oil
Carpaccio di Manzo
$15.00
Top round eye of beef, wild arugula, extra virgin olive oil, lemon, parmigiano reggiano
Tartare di Tonno
$16.00
Sashimi grade ahi tuna, avocado, red onion, extra virgin olive oil, crispy ciabatta crostini
Polpo Grigliato In Guazzetto
$18.00
Grilled octopus, salina capers, black olives, spicy tomato sauce
Melanzane alla Parmigiana
$16.00
Deep-fried eggplants topped with mozzarella cheese, parmigiano reggiano and tomato sauce
Pastas & Risotto
Penne All'arrabbiata
$15.00
House made tomato sauce, chili flakes, fresh garlic, italian parsley, parmigiano reggiano
Spaghetti alla Norma
$18.00
House made tomato sauce, fried eggplant, extra virgin olive oil, fresh garlic, basil, aged ricotta cheese
Fettuccine alla Bolognese
$19.00
Ground beef, house made tomato sauce, garlic, italian parsley, parmigiano reggiano, organic egg fettuccine
Fettuccine allo Zafferano
$30.00
Pacific shrimp, creamy saffron sauce, organic egg fettuccine, italian squash wrap, sliced almonds
Spaghetti allo Scoglio
$26.00
Manila clams, pacific mussels and shrimps, calamari, extra virgin olive oil, fresh garlic, white wine, chili flakes, tomato sauce
Cinghiale e Rosmarino
$26.00
Braised wild boar ragout, rosemary scented risotto, parmigiano reggiano
Risotto ai Porcini
$30.00
Wild porcini mushrooms, carnaroli rice, parmigiano reggiano
Risotto alla Pescatora
$26.00
Manila clams, pacific mussels and shrimp, calamari, fresh garlic, white wine, italian parsley
Main Courses
Petto di Pollo
$22.00
Organic chicken breast, flour, choice of lemon – mushrooms orwhite wine sauce
- Wild Porcini Mushrooms
- $7.00
Saltimbocca di Pollo
$26.00
Chicken scaloppini, prosciutto di parma, fresh sage
Milanese di Pollo
$24.00
Chicken scaloppini breaded and pan fried
Rosa di Salmone alle Erbe
$26.00
Wild caught salmon, fresh garlic, rosemary, lemon infused extra virgin olive oil
Pescato del Giorno
$36.00
Chef's best choice from the port's fish selection
Filetto al Pepe Verde
$36.00
Eight ounce – grass fed, all-natural angus filet mignon, madagascar peppercorn, armagnac sauce
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General Info
Payment Types
All Major Cards
Cuisine
Italian
Meals
Dinner
Lunch
Hours
Monday:
-
Tuesday:
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday:
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday:
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday:
11:30am - 2:30pm
5:00pm - 9:30pm
Saturday:
11:30am - 2:30pm
5:00pm - 9:30pm
Sunday:
11:30am - 2:30pm
5:00pm - 9:00pm
About Us
Acquavite Ristorante offers Italian cuisine with authentic flavors, made true to the regions they come from. The menu features homemade pasta, fresh ravioli, delicious risotto, and a unique selection of wines. The setting offers a romantic, yet relaxed rustic ambiance with a contemporary decor accompanied by amazing ocean views. The vision for the restaurant is to keep the Italian tradition and culture alive by delighting guests with a carefully thought out food and wine menu.