Terra & Acqua
A contemporary Italian gem a few blocks from the beach, serving homemade pasta, brick-oven pizzas, and fresh seafood with a focus on local ingredients...
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Terra & Acqua
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Must-see attractions
A contemporary Italian gem a few blocks from the beach, serving homemade pasta, brick-oven pizzas, and fresh seafood with a focus on local ingredients.
"You WILL NOT regret going here. Get anything on the menu. Anything."
Make Reservations
Securing a table in advance is recommended, especially on weekends or for special occasions.
Ask for Staff Recommendations
Servers can guide you to unique dishes like the Polpettine in Umido or Diavola Pizza.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Northern Italian
Price
$$$
Phone
(904) 429-9647
Address
134 Sea Grove Main St, St Augustine Beach, FL 32080, USA
Website
terraacquarestaurant.com/Highlights
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Authentic Northern Italian Cuisine
Homemade pasta, brick-oven pizzas, and fresh seafood highlight a menu focused on local ingredients and rich, savory flavors.
Wood-Fired Pizzas
Experience the perfect crust and delicious toppings on pizzas crafted in a traditional wood-fired oven. The prosciutto and arugula pizza is a standout.
Attentive & Personalized Service
Staff members like Gosia are praised for their friendly, attentive service, remembering past orders and engaging guests in conversation.
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Make Reservations
Securing a table in advance is recommended, especially on weekends or for special occasions.
Ask for Staff Recommendations
Servers can guide you to unique dishes like the Polpettine in Umido or Diavola Pizza.
Embrace the Cozy Ambiance
Enjoy the relaxed, contemporary setting perfect for a memorable Italian dining experience.
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Make Reservations
Securing a table in advance is recommended, especially on weekends or for special occasions.
Ask for Staff Recommendations
Servers can guide you to unique dishes like the Polpettine in Umido or Diavola Pizza.
Embrace the Cozy Ambiance
Enjoy the relaxed, contemporary setting perfect for a memorable Italian dining experience.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Terra & Acqua is celebrated for its authentic Northern Italian cuisine, particularly its homemade pastas and wood-fired pizzas. Diners frequently praise the attentive and friendly service, with staff members often going above and beyond. However, some reviews note inconsistency in food quality and service, with occasional complaints about pricing and the overall dining experience.
"The best Italian food in Florida!!!
Authentic menu items, high quality ingredients coupled with masterful culinary skills make Terra & Aqua really stand above the competition.
We left feeling like VIPs. Everything was fantastic-food, service, atmosphere, presentation, attitude. Simply the best!
The staff is amazing! Gosia was our server and truly went above and beyond. She took a special drink request that I had (from our last visit to T&A about 1.5 years prior). She had just the right balance of personal and professional interaction. She kept the menu items flowing and engaged us in conversation to keep things lively.
Nicky assisted Gosia and asked for feedback on the meal. He did not hesitate to share that our response would only improve his recipes. Much appreciated attitude.
We also met the Owner/Chef Simone, who sat with us to check on the meal and also get to know us on a personal level. A very traditional and classy touch.
We ordered:
2 drinks (cocktail and wine)
Polpettine in Umido (meatball appetizer)
Gnocchi Salsiccia
Pork chops
Profiteole (scrumptious dessert)
Diavola Pizza
Each dish was just as delicious as the next one.
We will be coming back…quite possibly to live here full time."
Guy A
"Had a great time for my birthday dinner with my brother, food was good didn't get what I wanted (stuffed pork chops) but the steak was good a bit overlooked wife had the gnocchi with gorgonzola was good..."
jeff DeZerga
"I cannot recommend this place enough! I cannot understand how it only has a 4.1 rating! The food and the service was excellent. Tasty cocktails. The focaccia was delicious. Very classic and authentic Caesar salad (do wish there was shaved Parmesan). The star was the pizza. We got the prosciutto and arugula pizza and it was the best wood fired pizza I’ve ever had. Truly excellent. I am from Chicagoland and have had my fair share of wood fire pizza and this was top notch! I hope people come here and enjoy because we sure did!"
Amelia O'Neal
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Frequently Asked Questions
Signature dishes include homemade pasta like Gnocchi Salsiccia and Lobster Ravioli, as well as their outstanding wood-fired pizzas. The Antipasto Misto is also a popular choice.
Reservations are highly recommended, especially for weekend dining or during peak seasons, to ensure you can secure a table.
While specific vegetarian dishes aren't detailed, the menu typically includes vegetarian-friendly pasta and pizza options. It's best to inquire with your server.
The restaurant offers a cozy and relaxed contemporary ambiance, perfect for a memorable and enjoyable Italian dining experience.
Several reviews highlight exceptional service from staff members like Gosia, who provided personalized attention and engaging conversation.
Some customers have reported a 3% surcharge for paying with a credit card, which has led to dissatisfaction.
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Homemade pasta, fresh seafood, and brick-oven pizzas are just some of the delights attracting locals and tourists alike to this casual Italian gem a few blocks from the beach. Giant chalkboards detail the fresh fish creations of the day, but it's tough to resist the pasta dishes such as papardelle cinghiale (handmade papardelle with wild boar, plum tomatoes, and fresh herbs). Italian-born owner–chef Simone Parisi uses locally sourced ingredients, with emphasis on the abundant seafood harvested by area fishermen.
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Slightly inland in the diminutive Sea Grove neighbourhood, you’ll find Italian restaurant Terra & Acqua. They offer a large terrace with both sun and shade, which is great if you’re someone who (like me) freezes in American air conditioning. The fritto misto was a lightly battered and crispy range of vegetables, shrimps and calamari, while the gnocchi and ravioli dishes were full of flavour and richly sauced.
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Stepping into Terra & Acqua felt like entering a cozy Italian kitchen, where the air was infused with tantalizing aromas. I indulged in their handcrafted tagliatelle, which was a delightful dance of flavors—each bite perfectly al dente and enveloped in a rich, savory sauce. The balance of fresh herbs elevated the dish to a level of pure bliss.
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Check into one of the many local bed and breakfast inns like the historic St. Francis Inn, the oldest inn in St Augustine founded in 1791, and head out over the bridge to Anastasia Island for dinner at Terra & Acqua, a restaurant specializing in land and sea dishes from Northern Italian cuisine using local and seasonal ingredients.
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