4453 LAKE AVENUE SOUTH, WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN 55110 PHONE: 651.407.7317
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 dedicated their careers to constant growth and learning in hopes of one day fulfilling the dream of opening their own restaurant. Their paths conveniently crossed at just the right moment and their dream become a reality when they opened their first restaurant ACQUA Restaurant and Bar in 2009. After their marriage in 2013 they now own and operate ACQUA Restaurant, MIZU Japanese and manage Cabin 61 and Admiral D’s.
Fried Green Tomatoes with Citrus Gremolata 12
Spicy Fried Calamari with Lemon Thyme Aioli 12
Grilled Prawns with Garlic Butter and Chili 17
Saffron Arancini with English Peas and Fresh Pomodoro 12
Panko Fried Blue Crab Cake with Citrus-Tarragon Remoulade 12
Grilled New Zealand Lamb Chops with Pistachio Mint Pesto 17
Fresh PEI Mussels with White Wine, Cream, Shallots and Grana Padano 12
Fried Tiger Shrimp with Sambal Aioli, Pineapple Vinaigrette and Microgreens 12
Seared Sea Scallops with Wild Mushrooms, Cauliflower, Truffle and Chives 22
Handcrafted Soup of the Day
Linguini Carboonara with Pancetta, Egg and Fresh Peas 14
Matchstick Apple with Manchego Cheese, Olio Verde, Chive and Cracked Black Pepper 12
Classic Caesar with Tiger Shrimp, Garlic Baked Croutons and Parmesan Cheese 12
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Apples, Hazelnuts and Brown Butter 12
Roasted Beet Salad with Field Greens, Panko Fried Goat Cheese and Lemon Shallot Vinaigrette 14
Ragu alla Bolognese with Tagliatelle, Pork, Veal, Pancetta, Tomato and Grana Padano 30
Braised Beeler's Farm Pork Shank with Sweet Potato Puree and Port Wine Demi-Glace 30
Canadian Lobster Tail with Truffle Risotto, Clarified Butter and Sautéed Broccolini 55
Roasted Bell and Evans Chicken with Whipped Potatoes, Heirloom Carrots and Herb Chicken Jus 30
Bison Hanger Steak with Seared Foie Gras, Asparagus, Whipped Potatoes and Angel's Envy Bourbon Demi-Glace 50
Seared Sea Scallops with Tiger Shrimp, Roasted Potatoes, Pancetta, Herb Panko and Grana Padano 45
Parmesan Risotto with Broccolini, Sicilian Onion, Grape Tomato, Asparagus, Garlic and Grana Padano 22
Shrimp Scampi with Spaghetti, Roasted Tomato, Garlic, White Wine, Butter, Chili Flake and Fresh Basil 30
Creekstone Farms Ribeye with Asparagus, Crushed Potatoes, Cabernet Demi-Glace and Horseradish Cream 40
Panko Encrusted Walleye with Paprika, Yukon Gold Potatoes, Broccolini and Lemon Beurre Blanc 30
New Zealand Rack of Lamb with Roasted Carrots, Mushroom Risotto, Mint Gremolata and Demi-Glace 40
Snake River Farms Wagyu Beef Tenderloin with Oyster Mushrooms, Crushed Potatoes and Madiera Demi-Glace 45
Moscato Glazed Chilean Sea Bass with Roasted Potatoes, Sautéed Broccolini and Orange Beurre Blanc 40
Surf & Turf Wagyu Beef Tenderloin & Canadian Lobster Tail with Asparagus, Crushed Potatoes and Drawn Butter 75
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta 12
Sautéed Broccolini with Garlic and Lemon 12
Roasted Cauliflower with Chilies and Garlic 12
Grilled Asparagus with Lemon and Grana Padano 12
Grilled Heirloom Carrots with Goat Cheese and Honey 12
Roasted Wild Mushrooms with Garlic Butter and Herbs 12
Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee 10
Fresh Baked Apple Crisp with Cinnamon Ice Cream 10
Butterscotch Budino with Sea Salt and Caramel 10
Lemon Cheesecake with Blueberry Compote and Creme Anglaise 10
Chocolate Souffle Cake with Toasted Marshmallow 10
3 Course Tasting Menu with Optional Dessert $55/person plus upgrades where applicable
Fried Green Tomatoes with Citrus Gremolata
Spicy Fried Calamari with Lemon Thyme Aioli
Grilled Prawns with Garlic Butter and Chili +$5
Saffron Arancini with English Peas and Fresh Pomodoro
Panko Fried Blue Crab Cake with Citrus-Tarragon Remoulade
Grilled New Zealand Lamb Chops with Pistachio Mint Pesto +$5
Fresh PEI Mussels with White Wine, Cream, Shallots and Grana Padano
Fried Tiger Shrimp with Sambal Aioli, Pineapple Vinaigrette and Microgreens
Seared Sea Scallops with Wild Mushrooms, Cauliflower, Truffle and Chives +$10
Handcrafted Soup of the Day
Linguini Carbonara with Pancetta, Egg and Fresh Peas +$5
Matchstick Apple with Manchego Cheese, Olio Verde, Chive and Cracked Black Pepper
Classic Caesar with Tiger Shrimp, Garlic Baked Croutons and Parmesan Cheese
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Apples, Hazelnuts and Brown Butter
Roasted Beet Salad with Field Greens, Panko Fried Goat Cheese and Lemon-Shallot Vinaigrette
Ragu alla Bolognese with Tagliatelle, Pork, Veal, Pancetta, Tomato and Grana Padano
Braised Beeler's Farm Pork Shank with Sweet Potato Puree and Port Wine Demi-Glace
Canadian Lobster Tail with Truffle Risotto, Clarified Butter and Sautéed Broccolini +$25
Roasted Bell & Evans Chicken with Whipped Potatoes, Heirloom Carrots and Herb Chicken Jus
Bison Hanger Steak with Seared Foie Gras, Whipped Potatoes, Asparagus and Angel's Envy Bourbon Demi-Glace +$20
Seared Sea Scallops with Tiger Shrimp, Roasted Potatoes, Pancetta, Herb Panko, Grana Padano and Sicilian Butter Sauce +$15
Parmesan Risotto with Broccolini, Sicilian Onion, Grape Tomato, Asparagus, Garlic and Grana Padano
Shrimp Scampi with Spaghetti, Roasted Tomato, Garlic, White Wine, Butter, Chili Flake and Fresh Basil
Creekstone Farms Ribeye with Asparagus, Crushed Potatoes, Cabernet Demi-Glace and Horseradish Cream +$15
Snake River Farms Wagyu Beef Tenderloin with Oyster Mushrooms, Crushed Potatoes and Demi-Glace +$15
Panko Encrusted Walleye with Paprika, Yukon Gold Potatoes, Broccolini and Lemon Beurre Blanc
New Zealand Rack of Lamb with Roasted Carrots, Mushroom Risotto, Mint Gremolata and Demi-Glace +$10
Moscato Glazed Chilean Sea Bass with Roasted Potatoes, Sautéed Broccolini and Orange Beurre Blanc +$10
Surf & Turf Wagyu Beef Tenderloin & Canadian Lobster Tail with Asparagus, Crushed Potatoes and Drawn Butter +$45
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta
Sautéed Broccolini with Garlic and Lemon
Roasted Cauliflower with Chilies and Garlic
Grilled Asparagus with Lemon and Grana Padano
Grilled Heirloom Carrots with Goat Cheese and Honey
Roasted Wild Mushrooms with Garlic Butter and Herbs
Vanilla Bean Crème Brulee
Fresh Baked Apple Crisp with Cinnamon Ice Cream
Butterscotch Budino with Caramel, Whipped Cream and Sea Salt
Lemon Cheesecake with Blueberry Compote and Crème Anglaise
Chocolate Soufflé Cake with Toasted Marshmallow, Graham Cracker and Salted Caramel Ice Cream
House Whites
Chardonnay, L’Agnostique, Pays d’Oc, France8/32
Sauvignon Blanc, Villa Maria, Marlborough, NZ10/40
Gruner Veltliner, Anton Bauer “Gmork”, Austria11/44
Pinot Grigio, Gaierhof, Trentino, IT11/44
Riesling, Anthony Road, Finger Lakes, New York9/36
Chenin Blanc, L'Ecole No. 41, Yakima Valley, Washington12/48
Chardonnay, Alexander Valley Vineyards, California13/52
Turbiana, Ca Lojera, Lugana, Veneto, Italy 14/56
Sparkling
Prosecco Brut, Bortoloti, Valdobbiandene, Italy12/48
House Reds
Chianti, Coltibuono “Cetamura”, Siena, Italy9/36
Côtes du Rhône, E Guigal, Southern Rhone, France11/44
Malbec, Cantena "Visa Flores", Mendoza, AR11/44
Zinfandel, Steele, Mendocino County, CA11/44
Pinot Noir, Stephen Ross "Fino Vino" Edna Valley, California13/52
Nebbiolo, Villadoria "Bricco Magno" Piedmont IT13/52
Barbera/Pinot Noir, Marchesi Alfieri, Piedmont IT13/52
Cabernet Sauvignon, Felino, Mendoza, AR14/56
Rosé
Cotes du Rhone Rose, Domaine de La Solitude, Rhone, France13/54
White
Albarino, La Val, Rias Biaxas, Spain40
Bordeaux, Chateau Argedens, Bordeaux, France40
Borealis, Montinore Estate, Willamette Valley, Oregon36
Chablis, Christian Moreau, Burgundy, France77
Chardonnay, Patz & Hall, Dutton Ranch, Sonoma, California84
Chardonnay, Shafer “Red Shoulder Ranch”, Napa, CA107
Côtes du Rhone Blanc, Chateau Pegau "Lone", FR48
Gavi, Broglia “La Meirana”, Piedmont, Italy 78
Pinot Bianco, Alois Lageder, Alto Adige, Italy43
Sancerre, La Moussiere, Alphonse Mellot, Loire, France69
Pinot Gris, Maysara “Arsheen”, Willamette Valley, OR42
Sauvignon Blanc, Duckhorn, Napa Valley, CA65
Sauvignon Blanc, Twomey, Napa/Sonoma, CA62
Vouvray Demi-Sec, Huet, Clos du Borg, Loire, France80
Sparkling
Cremant d'Alsace, Camille Braun, France50
Moscato, Foris, Rogue Valley, Oregon40
Brut, Roederer Estate, Anderson Valley, CA50
Brut, Piper Heidsick, Champagne, France96
Brut Reserve, Duval Leroy, Champagne, France120
Red
Barolo, Mauro Molino, Piedmont, Italy85
Brunello di Montalcino, Campogiovanni, Tuscany, Italy190
Cabernet Sauvignon, Robert Hall, Paso Robles, CA53
Cabernet Sauvignon, Mount Veeder, Napa, CA82
Cabernet/Syrah, Treana, Paso Robles, CA80
Cabernet Sauvignon, Duckhorn, Napa Valley, CA120
Cabernet Sauvignon, Paul Hobbs, Napa, CA180
Cabernet, Shafer "Hillside Select", Napa Valley, California430
Chianti Classico, San Felice “Il Grigio”, Tuscany, Italy56
Gaja, Ca’Marcanda “Promis”, Tuscany, Italy92
Malbec Blend, Clos de los Siete, Mendoza, Argentina54
Marsannay, Louis Latour, Cote d’Or, Burgundy, FR65
Merlot, Gundlach Bundschu, Sonoma, CA75
Nebbiolo, Paulo Scavino, Langhe, Piedmont, Italy69
Pinot Noir, Morgan, Monterey, CA46
Pinot Noir, Ken Wright, Willamette Valley, OR60
Pinot Noir, Failla, Sonoma Coast, CA76
Pinot Noir, Cakebread Cellars, Anderson Valley, CA92
Pinot Noir, Goldeneye Anderson Valley, California90
Priorat, Embruix de Vall Llach, Spain63
Proprietary Red, Continuum, St. Helena, California385
Rosso di Montalcino, Uccelliera, Italy 63
Rosso di Montepulciano, Dei, Italy52
Shiraz, Mollydooker "The Boxer", McLaren Vale Australia69
Tempranillo, Bodegas Ontañón Reserva, Rioja, Spain60
Zinfandel, Robert Biale "Black Chicken", Napa Valley, CA85
Rosé
Rosato di Toscana, Il Poggione “Brancato”, Montalcino, IT48
Alaskan Amber
Bells Two Hearted IPA
Fulton Sweet Child IPA
Lagunitas IPA
Liftbridge Farm Girl
Rush River Bubblejack IPA
Founders Porter
Coors Light Lager
Big Wood Jack Savage
Bell's Kalamazoo Stout
Gulden Draak Amber Ale
Stella Artois Lager
Stella Cidre Cider
Newcastle Brown Ale
Paulaner Hefe Weizen
Buckler N/A
Weihenstephaner Lager
Maharaja Pilsner
Red Stripe
Pacifico Pilsner
Singha Lager
Elderflower Martini
Polish 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
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
Perfect Pimm's Cocktail
London Dry Gin, Pimm’s No. 1, House Sour and Bittercube Bolivar Bitters
Classic Caipirinha
Leblon Cachaca Natural Sugarcane Rum, Muddled Fresh Lime and Sugar. Served on the Rocks
