Aqua Mare Cucina Italiana & Cocktails brings authentic Italian cooking to 2282 Carmel Valley Road in Del Mar 92014, a women-owned restaurant from the team behind Villa Capri in Carmel Valley. Open daily from 4 to 9 p.m. with happy hour starting at 4 p.m., the restaurant sits just steps from Bird Rock Coffee Roasters - Torrey Pines on the same Carmel Valley Road stretch, creating a natural morning-to-evening pairing for locals and visitors along the corridor. Aqua Mare holds a 4.4-star rating across more than 740 Google reviews and a 4.7-star score on OpenTable. The menu focuses on housemade pasta and fresh California seafood, with standout plates including lobster ravioli, salmon penne in pink tomato sauce, pesto linguine with pine nuts and Parmigiano, and a fresh burrata starter with heirloom tomatoes and balsamic reduction. The raw bar features oysters at $2.50 each during happy hour alongside $14 calamari, $10 meatballs, and $13 burrata. Craft cocktails include Aperol spritzes and Negronis at $9 during happy hour, and the wine list highlights both domestic selections and rare Italian bottles, with all bottles under $100 available at half price on Wednesdays. Indoor and outdoor seating both capture sunset views over the lagoon, and the dog-friendly patio accommodates guests with four-legged companions. Private event spaces are available for parties, corporate gatherings, and celebrations with both indoor and outdoor configurations. Reservations are recommended for dinner, particularly on weekends. The restaurant also offers delivery, takeout, and catering services. Guests looking for another Italian option closer to the village center can head to Il Fornaio at the Del Mar Plaza for wood-fired pizza and ocean views.