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.
A 20% Service Charge is applied to all checks, 100% of which is distributed directly to the service staff working on the evening of your visit. Applying this as a “service charge” legally allows our team to tip share and work together. Additional gratuity is not expected but can be left at your discretion.
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“Pursuant to Minnesota Statute Section 177.23 subdivision 9, this service charge is not a gratuity for employee serviceâ€
3 Course Tasting Menu with Optional Dessert $65/person plus upgrades where applicable
Fresh Blue Crab Cake with Citrus Remoulade
Roasted Romanesco with Herb Gremolata and Brown Butter
PEI Mussels with White Wine, Lemon, Cream, Shallots and Grana Padano
Seared Halibut Cheeks with Sunchoke Puree, Brown Butter, Chilies and Capers
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Toasted Pancetta and Balsamic Reduction
Grilled New Zealand Lamb Chops with Pistachio Pesto and Red Wine Reduction +$5
Fritto Misto of Shrimp, Calamari, Scallop, Halibut and Fresh Pomodoro +$5
Wagyu Tenderloin Tartare with A5 Vinaigrette and Potato Crisps +$10
Seared Sea Scallops with Sweet Corn, Heirloom Tomato and Spring Onions +$10
Roasted Wild Mushroom Soup with Porcini Cream and Chive Oil
Apple, Manchego Cheese and Chive Salad with Sicilian Olio Verde
Caesar Salad with Grilled Tiger Shrimp and Garlic Baked Croutons
Roasted Beet Salad with Field Greens and Fried Lemon Honey Goat Cheese
Burrata Caprese with Melon, Prosciutto, Heirloom Tomato, Balsamic and Basil Oil
Spicy Watermelon Gazpacho with Rock Shrimp, Cucumber, Fennel, Beets, Serrano and Mint +$5
Braised Beeler's Farm Pork Shank with Sweet Potato Puree and Port Wine Demi-Glace
Spring Pea Risotto with Sweet Corn, Roasted Asparagus, Heirloom Tomato, Pistachio and Mint
Shrimp Scampi with Spaghetti, Roasted Tomato, Garlic, White Wine, Butter, Chili Flake and Fresh Basil
Roasted Bell & Evans Chicken Piccata with Parmesan Risotto, Spinach and Lemon Caper Butter Sauce
Panko Encrusted Walleye with Paprika, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Sautéed Broccolini and Lemon Beurre Blanc
Pistachio Encrusted Chilean Sea Bass with Pomodoraccio Tomato, Broccolini and Jerusalem Artichoke Puree +$10
Alaskan Halibut with Artichokes, Sauteed Olives, Tomato, Cucumber-Pine Nut Relish, Beet Puree and Fennel Cream +$10
Seared Sea Scallops with Tiger Shrimp, Roasted Potatoes, Pancetta, Herb Panko and Sicilian Butter Sauce +$15
Bison Hanger Steak with Seared Foie Gras, Heirloom Carrots, Romanesco, Whipped Potatoes and Bourbon Demi-Glace +$15
Herb Crusted New Zealand Elk with Roasted Corn Succotash, Carrot Puree and Dark Cherry Demi-Glace +$15
Seafood Feast with Opilio Snow Crab, Canadian Lobster Tail, Shrimp Scampi, Asparagus, Whipped Potatoes and CLarified Butter +$25
Snake River Farms Wagyu Beef Tenderloin with Morel Mushrooms, Asparagus, Whipped Potatoes and Demi-Glace +$35
Surf & Turf Wagyu Beef Tenderloin, Morel Mushrooms and Demi-Glace with Canadian Lobster Tail, Asparagus, Whipped Potatoes and Clarified Butter +$50
Vanilla Bean Crème Brulee
Butterscotch Budino with Caramel, Whipped Cream and Sea Salt
Lemon Cheesecake with Blueberry Compote and Crème Anglaise
Chocolate Soufflé Cake with Toasted Marshmallow and Graham Cracker Ice Cream
Fresh Blue Crab Cake with Citrus Remoulade 17
Roasted Romanesco with Herb Gremolata and Brown Butter 14
PEI Mussels with White Wine, Lemon, Cream, Shallots and Grana Padano 14
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Toasted Pancetta and Balsamic Reduction 14
Seared Halibut Cheek with Sunchoke, Brown Butter, Chilies and Capers 16
Grilled New Zealand Lamb Chops with Pistachio Pesto and Red Wine Reduction 20
Fritto Misto of Shrimp, Calamari, Scallop, Halibut and Fresh Pomodoro 20
Wagyu Tenderloin Tartare with A5 Vinaigrette and Potato Crisps 24
Seared Sea Scallops with Sweet Corn, Heirloom Tomato and Spring Onions 23
Roasted Wild Mushroom Soup with Porcini Cream and Chive Oil 14
Apple, Manchego Cheese and Chive Salad with Sicilian Olio Verde 14
Caesar Salad with Grilled Tiger Shrimp and Garlic Baked Croutons 14
Roasted Beet Salad with Field Greens and Fried Lemon Honey Goat Cheese 14
Burrata Caprese with Melon, Prosciutto, Heirloom Tomato, Balsamic and Basil Oil 14
Spicy Watermelon Gazpacho with Rock Shrimp, Cucumber, Fennel, Beets, Serrano and Mint 17
Braised Beeler's Farm Pork Shank with Sweet Potato Puree and Port Wine Demi-Glace 37
Spring Pea Risotto with Sweet Corn, Roasted Asparagus, Heirloom Tomato, Pistachio and Mint 30
Shrimp Scampi with Spaghetti, Roasted Tomato, Garlic, White Wine, Butter, Chili Flake and Fresh Basil 32
Roasted Bell & Evans Chicken Piccata with Parmesan Risotto, Spinach and Lemon Caper Butter Sauce 34
Panko Encrusted Walleye with Paprika, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Sautéed Broccolini and Lemon Beurre Blanc 35
Pistachio Encrusted Chilean Sea Bass with Pomodoraccio Tomato, Broccolini and Jerusalem Artichoke Puree 45
Alaskan Halibut with Artichokes, Sauteed Olives, Tomato, Cucumber-Pine Nut Relish, Beet Puree and Fennel Cream 45
Seared Sea Scallops with Tiger Shrimp, Roasted Potatoes, Pancetta, Herb Panko, Grana Padano and Sicilian Butter Sauce 48
Bison Hanger Steak with Seared Foie Gras, Heirloom Carrots, Romanesco, Whipped Potatoes and Bourbon Demi-Glace 49
Herb Crusted New Zealand Elk with Roasted Corn Succotash, Carrot Puree and Dark Cherry Demi-Glace 48
Seafood Feast Opilio Snow Crab, Canadian Lobster Tail, Shrimp Scampi, Asparagus, Whipped Potatoes and Clarified Butter 57
Snake River Farms Wagyu Beef Tenderloin with Morel Mushrooms, Asparagus, Whipped Potatoes and Demi-Glace 69
Surf & Turf Wagyu Beef Tenderloin , Morel Mushrooms, Demi-Glace with Canadian Lobster Tail, Asparagus, Whipped Potatoes and Clarified Butter 84
Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee 10
Butterscotch Budino with Sea Salt and Caramel 10
Lemon Cheesecake with Blueberry Compote and Creme Anglaise 10
Chocolate Souffle Cake with Toasted Marshmallow and Graham Cracker Ice Cream 10
White Wines - Glass/Bottle
Sauvignon Blanc, Villa Maria, Marlborough, NZ11/44
Gruner Veltliner, Anton Bauer “Gmirkâ€, Austria12/48
Riesling, Anthony Road, Finger Lakes, New York13/52
Pinot Grigio, Villa Alpini Fruili-Venezia Giulia, IT13/52
Chardonnay, Alexander Valley Vineyards, California14/56
Pecorino, Lunaria "Cevitas", Terre de Chieti, Italy14/56
Vouvray, Julien Raimbault "La Lune", Loire, France15/60
Turbiana, Remo Farina, Lugana, Italy 15/60
Sparkling - Glass/Bottle
Prosecco Brut, Bortoloti, Valdobbiandene, Italy13/52
Red Wines - Glass/Bottle
Chianti, Coltibuono “Cetamuraâ€, Siena, Italy10/40
Malbec, Cantena "Visa Flores", Mendoza, AR12/48
Côtes du Rhône, E Guigal, Southern Rhone, France13/52
Barbera/Pinot Noir, Marchesi Alfieri, Piedmont IT14/56
Zinfandel, Steele, Mendocino County, CA15/60
Pinot Noir, Stephen Ross "Fino Vino" Edna Valley, California15/60
Nebbiolo, Villadoria "Bricco Magno" Piedmont IT15/60
Cabernet Sauvignon, Felino, Mendoza, AR15/60
Cabernet Sauvignon, St. Supery, Napa, California25/100
Rosé
Cotes du Rhone Rose, Domaine de Triennes, Vin de Pays, France15/60
White
Albarino, Lagar de Cervera, Rias Biaxas, Spain53
Bordeaux, Chateau Argedens, Bordeaux, France40
Borealis, Montinore Estate, Willamette Valley, Oregon36
Chablis, Christian Moreau, Burgundy, France77
Chardonnay, Hartford Court, Russian River, California66
Chardonnay, Patz & Hall, Dutton Ranch, Sonoma, California84
Chardonnay, Shafer “Red Shoulder Ranchâ€, Napa, CA107
Côtes du Rhone Blanc, Chateau Pegau "Lone", FR48
Fume Blanc, Ferrari Carano, Sonoma County, CA43
Pinot Bianco, Alois Lageder, Alto Adige, Italy43
Sancerre, La Moussiere, Alphonse Mellot, Loire, France69
Pinot Gris, Maysara “Arsheenâ€, Willamette Valley, OR42
Sauvignon Blanc, Duckhorn, Napa Valley, CA65
Sauvignon Blanc, Twomey, Napa/Sonoma, CA62
Vinho Verde, Niepoort "Docil", Vinho Verde, Portugal51
Sparkling
Cremant d'Alsace, Camille Braun, France50
Moscato, Foris, Rogue Valley, Oregon40
Brut, Roederer Estate, Anderson Valley, CA67
Brut, Piper Heidsick, Champagne, France96
Brut Reserve, Duval Leroy, Champagne, France120
Red
Barolo, Mauro Molino, Piedmont, Italy85
Brunello di Montalcino, Campogiovanni, Tuscany, Italy190
Cabernet Franc, Leo Steen, Santa Cruz Mountains, CA85
Cabernet Sauvignon, Robert Hall, Paso Robles, CA53
Cabernet Sauvignon, Beckman Vineyards, Santa Ynez, CA66
Cabernet Sauvignon, Quilt, Napa Valley, CA93
Cabernet Sauvignon, Duckhorn, Napa Valley, CA120
Cabernet Sauvignon, Paul Hobbs, Napa, CA180
Cabernet, Continuum, St. Helena, California385
Cabernet, Shafer "Hillside Select", Napa Valley, CA430
Chianti Classico, San Felice “Il Grigioâ€, Tuscany, Italy60
Gaja, Ca’Marcanda “Promisâ€, Tuscany, Italy105
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, CA67
Pinot Noir, Cakebread Cellars, Anderson Valley, CA92
Priorat, Embruix de Vall Llach, Spain63
Rosso di Montalcino, Uccelliera, Italy 63
Rosso di Montepulciano, Dei, Italy52
Shiraz, Mollydooker "The Boxer", McLaren Vale Australia60
Tempranillo, Bodegas Ontañón Reserva, Rioja, Spain73
Zinfandel, Green & Red, Chiles Canyon, Napa CA73
Rosé
Rosato di Toscana, Il Poggione “Brancatoâ€, Montalcino, IT48
Cuvee des Commandeurs, Chateau Peyrassol, Provence, France53
Alaskan Amber
Bells Two Hearted IPA
Lagunitas IPA
Rush River Bubblejack IPA
Fulton Lonely Blonde
Liftbridge Farm Girl
Lagunitas Hazy Wonder
Coors Light Lager
Big Wood Jack Savage
Dragon's Milk White Stout
Indeed Pistachio Cream Ale
Gulden Draak Amber Ale
Rodenbach Alexander Sour
Stella Artois Lager
Stella Cidre Cider
Paulaner Hefe Weizen
Blue Moon Belgium White
Weihenstephaner Lager
Maharaja Pilsner
Red Stripe
Pacifico Pilsner
Estrella Daura GF Lager
Buckler N/A
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
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