Trattoria Acqua
1298 Prospect St, San Diego, CA 92037 (858) 454-0709Dinner
Temptations
maine lobster bisque with lemon grass essence and a puff pastry crown
thinly sliced premium ahi tuna with shaved fennel, baby arugula, watermelon and lemon-horseradish vinaigrett
‘harris ranch’ organic filet mignon carpaccio with arugula, crumbled gorgonzola cheese and a dijon mustard aioli
five jumbo shrimp served with spicy horseradish cocktail sauce and a refreshing combination of cucumbers, avocado and fresh chopped tomatoes
herbed goat cheese, served with marinated tomatoes, a mixed green salad and toasted ciabatta bread
baked New Zealand green lip mussels stuffed with breadcrumbs, ground almonds, garlic and fresh herbs, a signature dish for 11 years
steamed manila clams simmered in a broth of garlic, chili flakes, parsley and white wine, served with ciabatta toast
New Zealand green lip mussels steamed with karl strauss amber lager, Italian bacon, shallots, red chili flakes, fresh tomatoes and sonoma goat cheese
parma prosciutto accented with a fresh melon ‘gelee’, chifonade of mint and finished with a ligurian extra virgin olive oil
baked brie cheese encased in phyllo dough, served with stone fruit and a honey-white truffle sauce
crisp fried calamari served with a spicy harissa aioli
Organic Greens
mixed baby greens, grilled pears, gorgonzola cheese, caramelized walnuts tossed with a champagne vinaigrette
delicate boston bibb lettuce salad with avocado, tangerine segments, feta cheese and candied almonds in tarragon vinaigrette dressing
acqua's version of the Caesar salad with crisp romaine lettuce, asiago cheese and garlic croutons
warm stacked crab salad layered with avocado, tomatoes, mango, baby arugula, cucumber and a soy-balsamic glaze
Organic Greens - From the Sea
half pound maine lobster tail and black tiger shrimp nestled over spinach and parsnip puree and laced with lobster sauce and white truffle essence
baked black tiger shrimp crusted with parmesan breadcrumbs, garlic, white wine and parsley butter, served with a timbale of wild mushrooms and white truffle essence
oven roasted organic Scottish salmon filet with a gremolata topping of pinenuts, lemon zest and breadcrumbs served over heirloom potatoes, organic tomatoes, black olives and a white wine reduction sauce
oven roasted pacific seabass filet highlighted with Algerian spices, olives, preserved lemons and sesame seeds over couscous and a roasted vegetable tagine
oven roasted mahi mahi with an almond crust served over fonduta whipped potatoes with fresh aspargus and a spinach-chive beurre blanc
House Specialties
share charge - $4.00
acqua’s version of a pot pie with half pound maine lobster tail with baby carrots, organic corn, asparagus, potatoes, green beans and a baked puff pastry crown
half pound maine lobster tail, shrimp, mussels, clams and calamari tossed with and served over our freshly made linguine pasta with a spicy roasted tomato sauce
jumbo sea scallops and shrimp with our house-made tomato fettuccine pasta, fresh organic corn and a spicy lobster sauce
‘harris ranch’ organic New York steak served with gorgonzola cheese ‘ fondute’, forest mushrooms, Italian bacon, cipollini onions and whipped potatoes
lobster ravioli with tomatoes and a chive lobster beurre blanc
House Specialties - From the Land
one-half of a ‘rosie ranch’ organic chicken highlighted with moroccan spices served atop garlic whipped potatoes and broccolini and finished with herb infused chicken au jus
roasted sonoma quails wrapped with Italian bacon, with a stuffing of spinach, raisins and pine nuts with grilled polenta and a marsala-mushroom sauce
oven roasted ‘Colorado’ lamb chops with herbed breadcrumbs, rosemary roasted potatoes and garlic spinach
braised veal shank with tomatoes, olives, capers and garlic on a bed of our freshly made linguine pasta
oven roasted ‘harris ranch’ organic filet mignon, served with whipped potatoes, sautéed spinach and crisp applewood smoked bacon, finished with a reduction sauce of foie gras, currants and madeira wine
House Specialties - Pasta
baked rolled pasta stuffed with Spinach, Swiss-chard, ricotta cheese and finished with a porcini mushroom sauce
orecchiette pasta tossed with spicy shrimp, prosciutto (cured Italian ham), broccoli, white beans, white wine and lemon zest
angel hair pasta with fresh organic tomatoes, basil and garlic
wild mushroom and black truffle filled agnolotti with a marsala and porcini mushroom cream sauce
penne pasta with a piemontese style meat sauce (a traditional mixture of beef, veal, pork), white wine and tomatoes
rigatoni pasta laced with spicy eggplant, pancetta (Italian bacon), roasted tomatoes, cream and asiago cheese
freshly made linguine pasta tossed with roasted eggplant, cherry tomatoes, basil and pinenut pesto and grilled aged ricotta salata cheese
