4.8
4.8
- 4.8Food
- 4.7Service
- 4.7Ambience
- 4.5Value
Noise • Moderate
Acqua Al 2
4.8 (132)
$31 to $50
Italian
212 7th St SE, Washington, DC 20003-4311
Make a reservation
Acqua Al 2
4.8
$31 to $50
Italian
Capitol Hill
Make a reservation
2 people
Nov 9, 2026
7:00 PM
Experiences are available.
About this restaurant
- Neighborhood gem
- Good for special occasions
- Charming
Dining areas
Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Price$31 to $50
- CuisinesItalian, Mediterranean, Wine Bar
- Hours of operationTue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Bar Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–12:15 am
- Phone number
- Website
- Payment optionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeBusiness Casual
- Private party facilities5 private spaces for lunch, dinner, or standing receptions. Combine rooms for a cocktail hour first, then enjoy a Tuscan style dinner with vegetarian pastas, fresh salads, seafood, all-natural steaks, and an extensive wine list. Perfect for corporate dinners, birthdays, and celebrations of any sort!
- NeighborhoodCapitol Hill
- Cross streetDirectly across from Eastern Market. North Carolina and 7th St SE.
- Parking detailsStreet Parking
- Public transitEastern Market Metro Stop - Orange and Blue Line
- AdditionalBar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Experiences
Copy of New Year's Eve Prix Fixe Dinner
$140.00 per person
1 - 6 people
Dec 31, 2026 onlyOn New Year’s Eve, in lieu of our regular menu, we will be offering a 5-course pre-fixe menu for $140 per person (excluding tax, gratuity & beverages). ***This will be the only menu available for the evening***. The menu will soon be available on our website. A labor of love fee of 3% is added to all checks to support employee benefits. Please make a note of any dietary restrictions in your reservation notes so that we may make accommodations. We look forward to celebrating this special night with you!
Private dining
ConciergeAI Beta
Concierge
AI Beta
Our AI assistant, Concierge, is here to answer your questions about this restaurant.
Reviews
OpenTable reviews from verified diners
Reviews from people who have dined at Acqua Al 2.
Loved For
Washington, D.C. Area
Italian
District of Columbia
Italian
Review summary
AI-generated from verified diner reviews
132 Reviews
- J
John
Rhode Island3 reviews
5.0Dined 1 day ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
Is this helpful?
- g
gary Gold
Washington DC37 reviews
5.0Dined on October 27, 2026
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
Is this helpful?
- P
Pete
Jacksonville32 reviews
5.0Dined on October 26, 2026
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
Is this helpful?
- R
Riccardo Gold
Washington DC7 reviews
3.0Dined on October 23, 2026
- Overall 3
- Food 4
- Service 3
- Ambience 3
Is this helpful?
- J
Julie
Dallas1 review
5.0Dined on October 21, 2026
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
Is this helpful?
- S
Skip Gold
New York City40 reviews
5.0Dined on October 21, 2026
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
Is this helpful?
- S
Spartaco Gold
Washington DC52 reviews
5.0Dined on October 17, 2026
- Overall 5
- Food 4
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
Is this helpful?
- M
Mathias Gold
Austin1 review
3.0Dined on October 15, 2026
- Overall 3
- Food 4
- Service 2
- Ambience 3
Is this helpful?
- J
Jessica Gold
Baltimore34 reviews
5.0Dined on October 10, 2026
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
Is this helpful?
- S
Sue
New York City2 reviews
5.0Dined on October 10, 2026
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
Is this helpful?
Dining areas
Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Price$31 to $50
- CuisinesItalian, Mediterranean, Wine Bar
- Hours of operationTue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Bar Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–12:15 am
- Phone number
- Website
- Payment optionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeBusiness Casual
- Private party facilities5 private spaces for lunch, dinner, or standing receptions. Combine rooms for a cocktail hour first, then enjoy a Tuscan style dinner with vegetarian pastas, fresh salads, seafood, all-natural steaks, and an extensive wine list. Perfect for corporate dinners, birthdays, and celebrations of any sort!
- NeighborhoodCapitol Hill
- Cross streetDirectly across from Eastern Market. North Carolina and 7th St SE.
- Parking detailsStreet Parking
- Public transitEastern Market Metro Stop - Orange and Blue Line
- AdditionalBar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Featured in
February 19, 2026
Acqua al 2 Reopens at Its Former Capitol Hill Location
Acqua al 2 has reopened at its former location at 212 7th Street SE. Reservations are available, and the article lists its current dining room and bar hours.
Published in PoPville
January 16, 2026
Any Acqua al 2 Updates?
Acqua al 2 closed at 212 7th Street SE in 2020, and its website still says coming soon as of the article. PoPville says it has emailed the listed address to ask about the restaurant’s planned return.
Published in PoPville
April 24, 2025
Capitol Cuisine: Restaurants Sprouting Up This Spring
Acqua al 2, across from Eastern Market, is set to reopen at 212 Seventh St. SE with its original owners, a sidewalk café and live entertainment.
Published in HillRag
FAQs
For a calmer visit, aim for early dinner, around opening (about 5–6:00 pm); guests note it’s pleasant then, while the back dining room often gets very loud by about 8:00, especially on busy nights.
Yes, Acqua Al 2 welcomes families: the owners describe it as perfect for a memorable family occasion, and multiple guests report bringing young children who were well looked-after by staff.
Acqua Al 2 offers a cozy main dining room with a distinct back dining area plus active bar seating up front; private parties are not part of the offering.
Yes, Acqua Al 2’s intimate, cozy trattoria atmosphere and multiple guests’ anniversary and date-night visits make it a lovely choice for a special evening.
Acqua Al 2 feels like an intimate, cozy trattoria, warmly lit and rustic, with a convivial bar and lively dining room, making it a popular spot for romantic dinners, friends, and family occasions.
Business casual is the guide, aim for neat, polished clothing rather than formal wear; a good fit for the intimate trattoria many guests choose for romantic dinners and celebrations.
How FAQ content is generated
Make a reservation
Acqua Al 2
4.8
$31 to $50
Italian
Capitol Hill
Make a reservation
2 people
Nov 9, 2026
7:00 PM
Experiences are available.