Still drooling thinking about the dinner I had last night at AQUA e VINO. We had had this place ear-marked for the longest time and the universe finally aligned so that we could meet and enjoy this place.
First off... if you rely on your GPS, the address for the restaurant is a bit wonky and you will end up behind it. The key is to just park on either end (Fresh Market parking lot or the lot in front of Red Rocks) and then wander into the small alley to find the entrance to AQUA e VINO.
Really intimate space, but still warm and relaxed. Our server was very friendly and we started a great meal with some bubbles. She did know the menu very well as we peppered her with questions and recommendations.
Since it was Tuesday, they do a $35 Antipasti & Primi (or Secondi) with a dessert. Our group ended up going this route and then we played "pass the plate" clockwise to try a little bit of everything. I ordered the octopus appetizer and house made gnocchi. We ended our meal with so many pastries and the delicious semifredo.
Overall the experience was a great one. There was a large table (8) that were celebrating a birthday that night. With how small the restuarant was, it was hard not so jump in and sing the birthday celebrant into a new year. We all left with lots of laughs and a ton of pictures of food that I'll be thinking about for a long long time.