About Acqua e Farina

Acqua e Farina is a family-owned Italian restaurant in Hayward, CA, known for traditional Italian entrees, house-made desserts, and an extensive wine list. Located at 22622 Main St, Hayward, CA 94541, this casual, cozy, and romantic restaurant serves lunch and dinner with dine-in, takeaway, delivery, and on-site service options. Popular for fast service, great cocktails, great coffee, great dessert, and a standout selection of local specialties, Acqua e Farina is a top choice for Italian dining in Hayward, CA. Guests enjoy comfort food, healthy options, alcohol, beer, cocktails, coffee, spirits, private dining, table service, free Wi-Fi, and a welcoming bar on site. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible with accessible parking, entrance, seating, and restroom facilities. Dinner reservations are recommended, and reservations are accepted. To experience one of the best Italian restaurants in Hayward, CA, visit Acqua e Farina or call +1 510-888-1568 to reserve a table for dinner, catering, or private dining in Hayward, CA.

Last updated: Jun 11, 2026

Business Hours

Closed · Saturday 12-9 PM
Wednesday 12-8 PM
Thursday 12-8 PM
Friday 12-9 PM
Saturday 12-9 PM
Sunday 3-8 PM
Monday Closed
Tuesday 12-8 PM

Customer Reviews

4.60
Based on 1122 reviews
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Audrey Rogers

My family has been dining here for years. We've had birthdays, anniversary dinners, my husband and I had our wedding reception here almost 10 years ago, and just recently we had a banquet for a celebration of life. We love the owners, they're so kind. You can tell this is their passion and that they really care about their customers' …

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Ben Rodriguez

Roberto the server made the evening. From articulating the long list of specials to managing the details of the appetizer selections and to the key features we selected as our main courses. Nothing was missed!!! Wall murals give you a sense of being in A small Italian village. Don’t let the store front fool you - the restaurant is huge …

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Morgan Bakowsky

The servers are supper knowledgeable and attentive. The space sort of has the traditional tavern vibe and nice decor. I've had the cappellini e pomodoro and it's the best pasta I have ever had. I always make sure to eat too much bread before my pasta so I have leftovers the next day (it's even better the second day)

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Cinde Salazar

Back again, but this time by myself on a Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in mid-June. The restaurant is rather full, but I had no problem getting the table for one. I was craving the Veal Saltimbocca all afternoon! This time I started with the beef carpaccio, and it was done so lovely with a little dollop of mustard on a …

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Danisha Brown

First time visiting this restaurant and I have nothing but good things to say. Food was extremely delicious, fresh, and nice portions. The service was very pleasant and server was attentive. I will definitely be back again.

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Tiffany Phu

Overall great service, spacious restaurant, and quite a lot of people especially for a Thursday early dinner time. I will say this a bit more expensive than what I’m used to paying for Italian, but I get it. Lamb special was our favorite dish. Perfectly cooked and charred. Pesto chicken pasta we asked to add Alfredo sauce to make it …

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Andressa Clark

I wish my pictures were up to how wonderful the food was! Loved, the place, the food and the staff. Awesome for date night!

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Desiree Lloyd

I've been a fan of this hidden gem for the past two years now. The service is always amazing and welcoming, atmosphere is romantic but not too upscale, and the food is always fresh and delicious. As a vegetarian I have dinned here many times and I appreciate the healthy variety of options offered as well as desserts and a …

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M. Cohen

Royal treatment excellent hospitality! Great server outstanding selection! Celebrated mom’s birthday enjoyed the antipasto, calamari, wedge salad and couple other items for lunch. Topped it off with tiramisu with a candle . We were visiting from out of town but will return for sure !

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Izzy H

We made a reservation but we got there 20 minutes late due to parking. The hostess was really nice and seated us right away. The food, atmosphere, and service were excellent. Table spacing gives a lot of privacy. Our server was very attentive and recommended a good wine to match our order. The only food that we did not like …

People Also Ask

Where is Acqua e Farina located?
Acqua e Farina is located at 22622 Main St, Hayward, CA 94541, United States, Hayward, CA, United States. You can get directions here.
What is Acqua e Farina rated?
Acqua e Farina has a rating of 4.60 out of 5 stars based on 1122 customer reviews.
What are Acqua e Farina's hours?
Acqua e Farina's hours vary by day. Please check the Business Hours section above for the full weekly schedule.
How do I contact Acqua e Farina?
You can reach Acqua e Farina by phone at +1 510-888-1568.
What type of business is Acqua e Farina?
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