Acqua - White Bear Lake - Acqua Restaurant & Bar - Acqua Restaurant & Bar

4453 LAKE AVENUE SOUTH, WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN 55110 | PHONE: 651.407.7317

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About Acqua
Comfortably located on White Bear Lake’s western shore, Acqua offers a warm dining experience with gorgeous lakeside views and unique Italian dishes. With two scenic decks overlooking the marina, a spacious lakeside patio, elegant bar, and three cozy dining rooms, Acqua provides an ideal setting for family, holiday, and business get-togethers. Acqua combines fresh, high quality, local ingredients, a contemporary culinary sensibility, and a caring, knowledgeable staff to create an elegant evening of dining.

Here at Acqua, we love sharing our passion for fine Italian cuisine and are truly grateful for the opportunity to welcome you into our beautiful lakeside restaurant.

About the Owners
Daron and Nicole Close are lifetime professionals of the hospitality industry working in over 40 restaurants. They have dedicated their careers to constant growth and learning and fulfilled their dream of opening ACQUA restaurant in 2009. Married in 2013, they currently own and operate ACQUA Restaurant & MIZU Japanese while managing Cabin 61.

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A 20% Service Charge is applied to all checks, 100% of this charge is distributed amongst your service staff working on the evening of your visit. Additional gratuity is not expected but can be left at your discretion.
Menu
Our Entire Menu Can Be Prepared Gluten Free
Starters
Baguette, Sea Salt Butter, Basil Pesto Butter 8
Blue Crab Cakes, Citrus Caper Remoulade 19
New Zealand Lamb Chops, Pistachio Pesto 21
Sea Scallops, Truffled Cauliflower, Wild Mushrooms 24
PEI Mussels, Cream, Shallots, Wine, Baguette 22
Fried Tiger Shrimp, Spicy Sambal Aioli, Pineapple 18
Bruschetta, Tomato, Basil, Mozzarella, Goat Cheese 15
Fried Calamari, Lemon Thyme Aioli, Pomodoro 16
Wagyu Tartare Tartine, Egg Yolk, Capers, Sourdough 18
Soups, Salads & Sides
Duck Confit Wild Rice Soup, Root Vegetables, Fines Herbs 16
Butternut Squash Soup, Brown Butter Apple, Creme Fraiche 14
Apple, Manchego Cheese, Chive, Olive Oil, Pepper 14
Roasted Beets, Field Greens, Fried Goat Cheese 16
Caesar, Anchovies, Parmesan, Croutons 14
Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Pancetta, Calabrian Chilies 16
Grilled Broccolini, Paprika Butter, Garlic, Almonds 16
Roasted Cauliflower, Cauliflower Puree, Chimichurri 14
Wild Mushroom Risotto, Truffle Creme Fraiche, Chives 18
Entrees
Ragu alla Bolognese, Rusticella Tagliatelle, Pork, Veal, Pancetta, Tomato, Grana Padano 30
Roasted Chicken Scarpariello, Italian Sausage, Cherry Peppers, Lemon Risotto, Pan Sauce 32
Braised Pork Shank, Beeler's Farm Duroc, Sweet Potato Puree, Port Wine Demi-Glace 37
Shrimp Puttanesca, Spaghetti, Tomato, Olives, Capers, Anchovy, Chili Flake, Grana Padano 32
Walleye Piccata, Gluten Free Panko, Fingerling Potatoes, Broccolini, Lemon Caper Butter 37
Torchio Pasta, Pecorino Porcini Sage Cream, Oyster Mushrooms, Pancetta, Walnuts, Tuscan Kale 428
Sea Scallops & Tiger Shrimp, Parmesan Risotto, Pancetta, Herb Panko, Sicilian Butter Sauce 46
Chilean Sea Bass, Miso, Roasted Seasonal Vegetables, Sunchoke Puree, Fresh Herb Oil 45
Wild Mushroom Risotto, Pecorino, Parmesan, Porcini Powder, Truffle Creme Fraiche, Chives 28
Seafood Feast, Jumbo Snow Crab, Lobster Tail, Shrimp Scampi, Asparagus, Whipped Potatoes 68
Hand Cut Steaks & Chops
New Zealand Lamb Chops, Wild Mushroom Risotto, Grilled Broccolini, Pomegranate Demi-Glace 40
New York Strip, Creekstone Farms Black Angus, Whipped Potatoes, Asparagus 47
Cervena Elk Chops, New Zealand, Blackberry Gastrique, Demi-Glace, Whipped Potatoes, Rainbow Chard 49
Ribeye, Creekstone Farms Black Angus, Whipped Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus 56
Wagyu Tenderloin, Sakura Farms, Morel Mushrooms, Demi-Glace, Whipped Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus 69
Add-On Sides & Sauces
Jumbo Snow Crab  30
Lobster Tail  25
Tiger Shrimp Scampi  16
Seared Scallops  22
Cabernet Demi-Glace  6
Fresh Chimichurri  6
Gorgonzola Cream  6
Wild Mushrooms  14
Desserts
Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee  12
Butterscotch Budino with Caramel, Whipped Cream and Sea Salt 12
Lemon Cheesecake with Blueberry Compote and Creme Anglaise 12
Chocolate Souffle Cake with Toasted Marshmallow and Salted Caramel Ice Cream 12
Starters
Baguette, Sea Salt Butter, Basil Pesto Butter 8
Blue Crab Cakes, Citrus Caper Remoulade 19
New Zealand Lamb Chops, Pistachio Pesto 21
Sea Scallops, Truffled Cauliflower, Wild Mushrooms 24
PEI Mussels, Cream, Shallots, Wine, Baguette 22
Fried Tiger Shrimp, Spicy Sambal Aioli, Pineapple 18
Bruschetta, Tomato, Basil, Mozzarella Goat Cheese 15
Spicy Fried Calamari, Lemon Aioli, Pomodoro 16
Wagyu Tartare Tartine, Egg Yolk, Capers, Sourdough 18
Soups, Salads & Sides
Duck Confit Wild Rice Soup, Root Vegetables, Fines Herbs 16
Butternut Squash Soup, Brown Butter Apple, Creme Fraiche 14
Apple, Manchego Cheese, Chive, Olive Oil, Pepper 14
Roasted Beets, Field Greens, Fried Goat Cheese 16
Caeser, Romaine, Anchovies, Parmesan, Croutons 14
Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Pancetta, Calabrian Chilies 16
Roasted Cauliflower, Cauliflower Puree, Chimichurri 14
Wild Mushroom Risotto, Truffle Creme Fraiche, Chives 18
Entrees
Ragu alla Bolognese, Rusticella Tagliatelle, Pork, Veal, Pancetta, Tomato, Grana Padano 30
Roasted Chicken Scarpariello, Italian Sausage, Cherry Peppers, Lemon Risotto, Pan Sauce 32
Braised Pork Shank, Beeler's Farm Duroc, Sweet Potato Puree, Port Wine Demi-Glace 37
Shrimp Puttanesca, Spaghetti, Tomato, Olives, Capers, Anchovy, Chili Flake, Grana Padano 32
Walleye Piccata, Gluten Free Panko, Fingerling Potatoes, Broccolini, Lemon Caper Butter 37
Sea Scallops & Tiger Shrimp, Parmesan Risotto, Pancetta, Herb Panko, Sicilian Butter Sauce 46
Chilean Sea Bass, Miso, Roasted Seasonal Vegetables, Sunchoke Puree, Fresh Herb Oil 45
Wild Mushroom Risotto, Pecorino, Parmesan, Porcini Powder, Truffle Creme Fraiche, Parsley 28
Seafood Feast, Jumbo Snow Crab, Lobster Tail, Shrimp Scampi, Asparagus Whipped Potatoes 68
Hand Cut Steaks
New Zealand Lamb Chops, Wild Mushroom Risotto, Grilled Broccolini, Pomegranate Demi-Glace 40
New York Strip, Creekstone Farms Black Angus, Whipped Potatoes, Asparagus 47
Cervena Elk Chops, New Zealand, Blackberry Gastrique, Demi-Glace, Whipped Potatoes, Rainbow Chard 49
Ribeye, Creekstone Farms Black Angus, Whipped Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus 56
Wagyu Tenderloin, Sakura Farms, Morel Mushrooms, Demi-Glace, Whipped Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus 69
Surf & Turf Sides
Jumbo Snow Crab  30
Lobster Tail  25
Tiger Shrimp Scampi  16
Seared Scallops  22
Cabernet Demi-Glace  6
Fresh Chimichurri  6
Gorgonzola Cream  6
Wild Mushrooms  14
Desserts
Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee  10
Butterscotch Budino with Sea Salt and Caramel 12
Lemon Cheesecake with Blueberry Compote and Creme Anglaise 12
Chocolate Souffle Cake with Toasted Marshmallow and Salted Caramel Ice Cream 12
Wine List
White Wines - Glass/Bottle
Sauvignon Blanc, Villa Maria, Marlborough, NZ11/44
Pinot Grigio, Tiefenbrunner, Alto Adige, Italy12/48
Chardonnay, Terres de Chatenay, Burgundy, FR13/52
Albarino, Pazo Torrado, Rias Biaxas, Spain13/52
Chardonnay, Alexander Valley Vineyards, CA14/56
Vermentino, Surrau "Limizzani", Siciliy, IT14/56
Turbiana, Remo Farina, Lugana, IT15/60
Vouvray Demi-Sec, Chateau de Montfort, Loire, FR15/60
Sparkling - Glass/Bottle
Prosecco Brut, Bortolotti, Valdobbiandene, IT13/52
Red Wines - Glass/Bottle
Malbec, Altos Las Hormigas, Valle de Uco, Argentina13/52
Tempranillo, Bodegas Altun, Rioja, Spain13/52
Zinfandel, Clay Shannon, Lake County, California13/52
GSM Field Blend, Ver Sacrum, Mendoza, AR14/56
Barbera/Pinot Noir, Marchesi Alfieri, Piedmont, IT14/56
Pinot Noir, Stephen Ross "Fino Vino" Edna Valley, CA15/60
Nebbiolo, Villadoria "Bricco Magno" Piedmont, IT15/60
Bordeaux, Chateau des Antonins, Bordeaux, FR15/60
Cabernet Sauvignon, St. Supery, Napa, CA25/100
Rose
l'Escarelle "Rumeurs", Provance, FR13/52
Cellar Selections
White
Arneis, Angelo Negro, Roero, Piedmont, Italy50
Bordeaux, Chateau Argedens, Bordeaux, FR40
Chenin Blanc, Graziano, Mendocino, California45
Chablis, Christian Moreau, Burgundy, FR81
Chardonnay, Fullerton "Five Faces", Willamette Valley, OR60
Chardonnay, Patz & Hall, Dutton Ranch, Sonoma, CA84
Chardonnay, Shafer "Red Shoulder Ranch", Napa, CA120
Chassagne-Montrachet, Domaine Jean-Marc Pilot, Beaune, FR190
Fume Blanc, Ferrari Carano, Sonoma County, CA43
Pinot Bianco, Alois Lageder, Alto Adige, IT43
Pinot Gris, Mayara "Arsheen", Wilamette Valley, Oregon42
Reisling Semi Dry, Hermann J. Weimer, Finger Lakes, NY52
Sancerre, La Moussiere, Alphonse Mellot, Loire, FR75
Sauvignon Blanc, Tunella, Fruili-Venezia, IT51
Sauvignon Blanc, St. Supery, Napa Valley, CA66
Vinho Verde, Niepoort "Docil", Vinho Verde, Portugal51
Sparkling
Cremant d'Alsace, Camille Braun, FR50
Moscato d'Asti, Cascinetta Vietti, Piedmont, Italy 375ml28
Brut, Roederer Estate, Anderson Valley, CA67
Brut, Laurent-Perrier La Cuvee, Champagne, FR125
Red
Barolo Convento, Luigi Oddero, Piedmont, Italy80
Bordeaux, Chateau Cheval Brun, Saint Emilion, Grand Cru, FR82
Brunello di Montalcino, Campogiovanni, Tuscany, IT190
Cabernet Franc, Leo Steen, Santa Cruz Mountains, CA85
Cabernet Sauvignon, Robert Hall, Paso Robles, CA53
Cabernet Sauvignon, Quilt, Napa Valley, CA93
Cabernet, Daou "Soul of a Lion", Paso Robles, CA240
Cabernet Sauvignon, Duckhorn, Napa Valley, CA105
Cabernet Sauvignon, Paul Hobbs, Napa, CA180
Cabernet, Shafer "Hillside Select", Napa Valley, CA430
Chianti Classico, San Felice "Il Grigio", Tuscany, IT63
Gaja, Ca'Marcanda "Promis", , Tuscany, IT109
Malbec Blend, Clos de los Siete, Mendoza, AR54
Marsannay, Louis Latour, Cote d'Or, Burgundy, FR65
Merlot, Pepper Bridge, Walla Walla, Washington125
Nebbiolo, Valmaggiore, Giacomo Grimaldi, D'Alba, Italy54
Pinot Noir, Ken Wright, Willamette Valley, OR66
Pinot Noir, Failla, Sonoma Coast, CA77
Pinot Noir, Cakebread Cellars, Anderson Valley, CA92
Rosso di Montalcino, Uccelliera, IT63
Rosso di Montepulciano, Dei, IT52
Shiraz, Mollydooker "The Boxer", McLaren Vale, AS60
Tempranillo, Muga Reserva, Rioja, SP73
Zinfandel, Green & Red, Chiles Canyon, Napa, CA73
Zinfandel, Robert Biale "Black Chicken", Napa Valley CA88
Zinfandel Blend, Orin Swift "8 Years in the Desert", Napa CA85
Rose
Rosato di Toscana, Il Poggione , Montalcino, IT48
Cuvee des Commandeurs, Chateau Peyrassol, Provence, FR53
Beer - Domestic
Alaskan Amber
Bells Two Hearted IPA
Lagunitas IPA
Rush River Bubblejack IPA
Liftbridge Farm Girl
Lagunitas Hazy Wonder
Coors Light Lager
Big Wood Jack Savage
Founders Porter
Left Hand Nitro Milk Stout
Loon Juice Honeycrisp Haze Cider
Beer - Imported
Gulden Draak Amber Ale
Warsteiner Pilsener
Stella Artois Lager
Paulaner Hefe Weizen
Blue Moon Belgium White
Weihenstephaner Lager
Pacifico Pilsner
Heiniken N/A
Hand-Crafted Cocktails
* Mocktail Available
Elderflower Martini
Grey Goose Vodka, St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur and Sparkling Wine. Served Up
Fresh Ginger Jameson *
Jameson Irish Whiskey, Fresh Ginger Puree and Citrus Soda. Served on the Rocks
Cucumber Margarita
Cucumber and Mint Infused Sauza Blanco Tequila, Fresh Lime and Salt. Served on the Rocks
Orangecello Martini
Vodka, Orangecello and Orange Zest. Served Up
Black Cherry Collins *
Bombay Gin, House Made Sour and Sweet Black Cherries. Served on the Rocks
Old Fashioned
Makers Mark Bourbon, Bitters, Sugar, Orange, Cherry. Served on the Rocks
Passion Chili Sour
Chili-Infused Kentucky Bourbon Whisky, Passion Fruit and House Made Sour. Served on the Rocks
Top Sidecar
Courvosier VS Cognac, Cointreau Orange Liqueur, Fresh Lemon Juice and Sugar. Served Up
Margarita
1800 Reposado Tequila, Gran Gala Triple Orange Liqueur, Fresh Lime and Salt. Served on the Rocks
Italian Basil Mojito *
Puerto Rican Rum, Fresh Basil Leaves, Orangecello, Lime and Soda. Served on the Rocks
Classic Caipirinha
Leblon Cachaca Natural Sugarcane Rum, Muddled Fresh Lime and Sugar. Served on the Rocks
French 75
London Dry Gin, Luxardo Maraschino, Prosecco, Lemon
Sunday Date Night - 3 Course Tasting Menu
$80/couple
(Individual Choice of)
Caesar with Parmesan, Anchovies and Croutons
Beet Salad with Field Greens and Fried Goat Cheese
Matchstick Apple, Manchego Cheese and Chive Salad
Butternut Squash Soup with Brown Butter Apples and Creme Fraiche
(Individual Choice of)
Ragu alla Bolognese with Tagliatelle, Pork, Veal, Pancetta and Tomato
Chicken Scarpariello with Italian Sausage, Cherry Peppers and Lemon Risotto
Wild Mushroom Risotto with Pecorino, Parmesan, Porcini Powder and Truffle Creme Fraiche
Shrimp Puttanesca with Spaghetti, Tomato, Olives, Capers, Anchovy, Chili Flake and Grana Padano
Torchio Pasta with Porcini Pecorino Sage Cream, Oyster Mushrooms, Pancetta, Walnuts and Tuscan Kale
(Shared Choice of)
Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee
Lemon Cheesecake with Blueberry Compote
Chocolate Souffle Cake with Toasted Marshmallow
Butterscotch Budino with Whipped Cream and Sea Salt