Casa L'Acqua Ristorante Italiano in Delray Beach

We met some friends for dinner at this Italian restaurant in Delray Beach named Casa L’Acqua Ristorante Italiano. First off, parking was easy. They had their own valet (who charged $10 per car). Typically, parking in Delray Beach is a challenge. So we welcome the restaurants that have their own valet parking. It just makes dinner so much easier!

The restaurant was an old school Italian restaurant. They even served chunks of parmesan cheese along with the bread. The menu also included baked clams which has lately fallen out of favor at newer Italian restaurants. With such a traditional menu, I went with what I consider are classic choices. I started with a Caesar Salad and then had the Chick Parmigiana. The Caesar Salad was ok. While it was tasty, it was just Caesar dressing on a lettuce. I miss the days when they made the Caesar Salad at tableside. With the actual mixing of the ingredients, the chef or waiter would really bring out the flavor for the salad. As an old man, I love to reminisce about time past and how things were better in my youth. In this case, we have lost a lot with the movement to premade Caesar Salads. 🙁

On to the entrees, the Chicken Parmigiana was served with the bone. It was the best Chicken Parmigiana that I have had in Florida. This is how you make a classic dish. The chicken, sauce and cheese were all fresh. It was cooked to perfection. No excess frying here. The chef could give lessons on how to prepare this dish. It was so big and tasty that I tried my best to eat it all. But I failed in my attempt. I took the rest home and had it for lunch the next day. I have to tell you that it was delicious the next day.

I highly recommend Casa L’Acqua Ristorante Italiano in Delray Beach. You will not find a better Italian restaurant around!!

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