Acqua Marina Italian Restaurant

Truly my favorite restaurant, if not top 3, in Edmonton. The owners are a lovely old couple. What first brought me in was the plain, simple sign. It just felt like there’s a chance it’s going to be a nice small family restaurant. I was right. Mario had baked an Egyptian bread for an Egyptian customer. He shared some with me, the flavour of the olives really came out in that. Mario gave me my Aglio e Olio and some free garlic twists and some more of the bread. The Aglio E Olio was the best I’ve ever had. The flavour of the garlic is very strong in the oil and the handmade pasta has a little stretch to it. The best value for money. I love the mussels, Spaghetti Aglio e Olio, Bread, and the coffee. Food is always fresh, proportions are generous. I went there for my birthday and they got us a cake and a gift! Lovely time there every time. I hope they stay in business and survive this!