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One of many specialty cocktails on offer.

Vintage Italian posters and whimsical wallpaper lend the space a fun note.

Grilled steak and seafood are the stars of the menu.

A perfect affogato is a buzzy and delicious way to end a meal.

A snaking channel-backed booth is perfect for canoodling and crowd-watching.

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High Style Dining

Chef Michael Mina brings molto Italian energy to upper Northwest DC

Given that Acqua Bistecca translates to water and steak, it’s not surprising this new restaurant in the CityRidge development from James Beard Award-winning chef Michael Mina stars selections from sea and land. The West Coast-based culinary maestro behind Georgetown’s Bourbon Steak has crafted a menu featuring grilled seafood, steak brushed with Lambrusco butter, house-made pastas, specialty cocktails and fresh takes on classic Italian desserts such as a perfect affogato. With red velvet channel-backed booths, a decadent mirrored bar and leafy botanical print chairs, the interiors by Nunzio Marc Desantis Architects are a sexy maximalist dream. Ciao, bella! 14 Ridge Square, NW; 202-571-5907. acquabistecca.com

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