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Chef Alberto Morreale

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From Rome to Chula Vista: The Story of Chef Alberto Morreale

Sep 10, 2026 |

Acqua e Farina is the South Bay home of Chef Alberto Morreale, who carried authentic Roman-style trattoria cooking from Italy to Chula Vista. This is the story behind the daily handmade pasta, the tableside cheese-wheel service, and the signature dishes that make this Italian restaurant a chef-driven destination in San Diego County.

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What Is Cacio e Pepe? Rome’s Three-Ingredient Pasta, Explained

Aug 11, 2026 |

Cacio e pepe is Rome’s three-ingredient pasta: pasta, Pecorino Romano and black pepper, with nothing else to hide behind. At Acqua e Farina, our Roman-style trattoria in Chula Vista, Chef Alberto Morreale makes it the traditional way. Here is what the dish is, where it comes from, and where to taste it in South Bay San Diego.