Aqua Marina is a gem in Washington Heights…
 a little bit of authentic Italy, uptown.

Soon to celebrate its 15th remarkable year, the restaurant recently expanded and underwent a complete renovation. The mainstay of the restaurant — the delicious Italian cuisine — is overseen by owner Omara Reyes, who turned her passion for food into a hit cooking show on a local NYC cable station.

From Angel Hair Pomodoro and Penne Melanzana to Veal Saltimbocca and Chicken Montebianco, Aqua Marina runs the gamut of enticing regional Italian food served in a relaxing ambiance by an attentive staff…