Ristorante Acquario Papa GmbH

Kaiser-Wilhelm-Platz 5, 45276 Essen

Closed now · opens 12:00

Italian€€€€

Calories and carbohydrates are estimates by an AI model based on this menu, made on 13 September 2026, for a typical portion. They are not medical advice and do not replace what the kitchen can tell you. "Diabetes-friendly" means: modest carbohydrates for the course, little sugar and no fast-absorbing base such as fries, white bread or white rice.

Desserts

Affogato

5.40

Espresso with 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream

estimate≈ 320 kcal35 g carbsheavy 35

Dessert Acquario

9.50

Surprise dessert

estimate≈ 500 kcal50 g carbsheavy 32

Mousse au Chocolat

7.90

estimate≈ 450 kcal30 g carbsheavy 41

Cassata Siciliana

7.90

Traditional Sicilian ice cream specialty with candied fruits and liqueur

estimate≈ 480 kcal55 g carbsheavy 36

Cassata al Pistacchio

7.90

Traditional Sicilian ice cream specialty with pistachio ice cream and candied fruits with liqueur

estimate≈ 510 kcal50 g carbsheavy 32

Tartufo al Cioccolato

7.90

Chocolate truffle ice cream garnished with fresh fruit

estimate≈ 420 kcal38 g carbsheavy 35

Tartufo al Limone

7.90

Lemon truffle ice cream garnished with fresh fruit

estimate≈ 380 kcal35 g carbsheavy 37

Tiramisú

7.90

Biscuit-mascarpone cream

estimate≈ 550 kcal40 g carbsheavy 27

Panna Cotta con Lamponi

7.90

with hot raspberries

estimate≈ 350 kcal28 g carbs

Torroncino Semifreddo

7.90

Torroncino ice cream garnished with nuts and fresh berries

estimate≈ 480 kcal35 g carbsheavy 40

Coppa Brunetta

7.90

Vanilla ice cream with hot chocolate sauce

estimate≈ 450 kcal45 g carbsheavy 31

Coppa Playboy

8.50

Vanilla ice cream with hot raspberries

estimate≈ 380 kcal40 g carbsheavy 37

Zabaglione

9.50

Italian Marsala wine foam with a scoop of vanilla ice cream

estimate≈ 400 kcal30 g carbsheavy 40

Gelato Misto

6.50

Mixed Italian ice cream with whipped cream

estimate≈ 420 kcal35 g carbsheavy 32

Lemon Sorbetvegan

6.90

Zitronensorbet — with vodka

estimate≈ 220 kcal25 g carbsheavy 39

Mango Sorbetvegan

6.90

Mangosorbet — with Prosecco

estimate≈ 240 kcal28 g carbsheavy 39

Appetizers & Soups

Antipasto della Vetrina

18.50

Mixed appetizers from the 'cold buffet' (prepared fresh daily)

estimate≈ 650 kcal20 g carbsdiabetes-friendly

Carpaccio di Filetto di Manzo

17.50

Thin beef fillet, Italian style

estimate≈ 320 kcal5 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67

Vitello Tonnato

17.90

Veal with tuna sauce and capers

estimate≈ 380 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66

Gamberi alla Provinciale

16.90

Shrimp in a sauce of tomatoes, garlic, herbs de Provence, baked

estimate≈ 350 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70

Lumache alle Erbe

12.50

Lumache alle Erbe (12 Stück) — 12 land snails with garlic in herb cream sauce

estimate≈ 450 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendly

Lumache Inferno

12.50

Lumache Inferno (12 Stück) — 12 land snails with mushrooms, ham, garlic, tomatoes and herbs, spicy

estimate≈ 420 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendly

Pomodoro e Mozzarellavegetarian

10.90

Vine tomatoes with mozzarella and basil

estimate≈ 320 kcal7 g carbsdiabetes-friendly

Minestronevegetarian

7.90

Fresh Italian vegetable soup

estimate≈ 180 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 82

Crema di Pomodorovegetarian

7.90

Fresh tomato cream soup

estimate≈ 210 kcal24 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67

Zuppa di Pescepescatarian

12.90

Fresh fish soup with herbs

estimate≈ 280 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 73

Salads

Toscanavegetarian

6.00

Tomato salad with red onions, basil, olive oil and balsamic

estimate≈ 150 kcal9 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66

Mistavegetarian

6.50

Colorful seasonal salad with house dressing

estimate≈ 220 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66

Naturavegetarian

14.90

Seasonal salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, feta cheese, onions, eggs and olives

estimate≈ 580 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74

Taormina

14.90

Seasonal salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, cheese, cooked ham, tuna, onions and house dressing

estimate≈ 620 kcal20 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78

Insalata Casale

18.50

Large seasonal salad and arugula with grilled turkey breast and sautéed wild mushrooms

estimate≈ 550 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78

Insalata Marinarapescatarian

19.90

Large seasonal salad and arugula with grilled pike-perch fillet and shrimp skewer

estimate≈ 520 kcal14 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78

Vegan and Vegetarian Dishes

Antipasto veganovegan

17.90

With various grilled vegetables and mushrooms

estimate≈ 380 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70

Penne with Broccoli, Peas, Spinach and green Pestovegetarian

16.00

Penne mit Broccoli, Erbsen, Spinat und grünem Pesto — Penne with broccoli, peas, spinach and green pesto

estimate≈ 720 kcal85 g carbsbalanced 80

Pizza Specialevegan

15.00

With tomatoes, vegan cheese, zucchini, eggplant, peas, arugula and corn

estimate≈ 850 kcal95 g carbsbalanced 72

Pizza vegana con Porcinivegan

18.50

With tomato sauce, vegan cheese, zucchini and porcini mushrooms

estimate≈ 820 kcal90 g carbsbalanced 73

Pizzas

Pizza Margheritavegetarian

10.00

Tomatoes, mozzarella, oregano

estimate≈ 780 kcal82 g carbsbalanced 70

Pizza Salami, Prosciutto, Funghi or Tonno

12.50

Pizza Salami oder Prosciutto oder Funghi oder Tonno — Tomatoes, mozzarella, oregano and salami, cooked ham, mushrooms or tuna

estimate≈ 880 kcal85 g carbsbalanced 66

Pizza Tonno e Cipollapescatarian

13.50

Tomatoes, mozzarella, tuna, onions, oregano

estimate≈ 860 kcal88 g carbsbalanced 73

Pizza Diavolo

13.90

Tomatoes, mozzarella, peperoni, spicy salami, bell pepper, oregano

estimate≈ 920 kcal88 g carbs

Pizza Verdevegetarian

13.50

Tomatoes, mozzarella, zucchini, broccoli, spinach, garlic, oregano

estimate≈ 850 kcal80 g carbsbalanced 72

Pizza Zingara

13.90

Tomatoes, mozzarella, onions, anchovies, salami, pepperoni, olives, oregano

estimate≈ 980 kcal82 g carbs

Pizza 4 Stagioni

14.00

Tomatoes, mozzarella, bell pepper, cooked ham, mushrooms, tuna, oregano

estimate≈ 920 kcal85 g carbs

Pizza Amore

16.50

Tomatoes, mozzarella, ham, salami, corn, tuna, egg, spinach, garlic, oregano

estimate≈ 1050 kcal88 g carbs

Pizza Emiliana

17.50

Fresh tomato slices, mozzarella, Parma ham, arugula, parmesan flakes, oregano

estimate≈ 880 kcal80 g carbsbalanced 66

Pizza Abissopescatarian

17.90

Tomatoes, mozzarella, salmon, crab, spinach, garlic, oregano

estimate≈ 950 kcal82 g carbs

Pizza ai Frutti di Mareapescatarian

18.00

Tomatoes, fresh seafood, garlic and parsley

estimate≈ 820 kcal80 g carbsbalanced 74

Pizza Acquariopescatarian

25.90

Tomatoes, mozzarella, two king prawns, salmon, oregano

estimate≈ 980 kcal82 g carbs

Pasta Variations

Spaghetti alla Carbonara

15.50

Spaghetti with ham, cream, egg and parmesan cheese

estimate≈ 850 kcal75 g carbs

Spaghetti con Gamberipescatarian

18.50

Spaghetti with prawns, garlic, fresh tomatoes, herbs and arugula

estimate≈ 680 kcal70 g carbsbalanced 77

Lasagne al Forno

16.00

Layered pasta with meat sauce and baked cheese

estimate≈ 750 kcal60 g carbs

Penne Broccoli e Spinaci al Forno

16.00

Penne with onions, ham, broccoli, spinach, cream and baked cheese

estimate≈ 820 kcal65 g carbs

Agnolotti Giganti al Tartufo

17.90

Homemade agnolotti with truffle in a light cream sauce

estimate≈ 720 kcal60 g carbs

Tagliatelle al Salmone

18.50

Tagliatelle with fresh salmon, flambéed with vodka

estimate≈ 780 kcal65 g carbs

Tagliatelle Nostrane

19.50

Tagliatelle with beef fillet tips, onions, tomatoes and mushrooms, chef's style

estimate≈ 750 kcal62 g carbsbalanced 71

Tortelloni Giganti del Golfo

19.50

Homemade black tortelloni with fish filling, salmon, crab in lobster sauce

estimate≈ 850 kcal60 g carbs

Only for our little guests

Spaghetti Napoli or Bolognese

7.50

Spaghetti Napoli oder Bolognese — Small portion of spaghetti with tomato or meat sauce

estimate≈ 450 kcal55 g carbsbalanced 69

Pizza Piccola

7.00

Small pizza with tomatoes, cheese and ingredients of your choice

estimate≈ 500 kcal50 g carbs

Mini Lasagne

9.50

Small lasagne with baked cheese

estimate≈ 400 kcal35 g carbs

Max und Moritz

9.50

Small breaded schnitzel with fries

estimate≈ 650 kcal55 g carbs

Meat Specialties

Scaloppa alla Milanese

27.50

Breaded veal schnitzel with spaghetti and salad

estimate≈ 950 kcal85 g carbs

Saltimbocca alla Romana

27.90

Veal medallions with Parma ham and sage in white wine sauce

estimate≈ 620 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71

Filetto Madagascar

37.50

Beef fillet with green Madagascar pepper

estimate≈ 580 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71

Filetto Acquario

38.50

Beef fillet with mushrooms, scampi and herbs, chef's style

estimate≈ 650 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74

Agnello agli Aromi

29.90

Roasted rack of lamb with rosemary, thyme and fresh garlic

estimate≈ 520 kcal6 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71

Agnello alla Boscaiola

30.90

Rack of lamb with a sauce of sheep's cheese, herbs, garlic and fresh tomatoes

estimate≈ 680 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74

Fish Specialties

Gamberoni Acquario

30.90

King prawns in light tomato-herb cream sauce with crab, mushrooms and cheese, gratinated

estimate≈ 550 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74

Gamberoni alla Griglia

29.50

Grilled king prawns with garlic

estimate≈ 380 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 72

Salmone alla Griglia

26.90

Fresh grilled salmon with garlic and fresh herbs

estimate≈ 450 kcal5 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71

Filetti di Luccioperca alla Senape

27.90

Zander fillet in Pommery mustard sauce

estimate≈ 420 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71

Buffet Variations

Buffet Festivo

42.90

Buffet Festivo .4

estimate≈ 1200 kcal80 g carbs

Buffet Taormina

42.90

Buffet Taormina .4

estimate≈ 1200 kcal80 g carbs

Buffet Tutti

38.50

Buffet Tutti .4

estimate≈ 1100 kcal70 g carbs

Buffet Galante

46.50

Buffet Galante .4

estimate≈ 1300 kcal90 g carbs

Buffet Gustoso

46.90

Buffet Gustoso .4

estimate≈ 1300 kcal90 g carbs

Buffet Leopardi

43.90

Buffet Leopardi .4

estimate≈ 1200 kcal80 g carbs

Buffet Nuovo

43.90

Buffet Nuovo .4

estimate≈ 1200 kcal80 g carbs

Buffet Siciliano

45.00

Buffet Siciliano .4

estimate≈ 1250 kcal85 g carbs

1st Course

Veal Carpaccio

Kalbs-Carpaccio mit gebratenen Steinpilzen und frischem Herbst-Trüffel — With sautéed porcini mushrooms and fresh autumn truffle

estimate≈ 320 kcal6 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67

Salmon Tartare

Lachs-Tartar mit Avocado und Kaviar — With avocado and caviar

estimate≈ 280 kcal5 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70

2nd Course

Pumpkin Ravioli

Kürbis-Ravioli — with sage leaves and pecorino cheese

estimate≈ 320 kcal35 g carbsbalanced 67

3rd Course

Turbot fillet on zucchini wrap

Steinbuttfi let auf Zucchinimantel

estimate≈ 280 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 81

Rack of Lamb

Lammkarrée — with fresh thyme, rosemary and garlic

estimate≈ 650 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71

4th Course

Dessert Acquario

estimate≈ 450 kcal55 g carbsheavy 37

Menus

4-course menu with fish or meat dish

76.50

4-Gänge-Menü mit Fisch-oder Fleischgericht — incl. accompanying wines or Stauder Pils

estimate≈ 1800 kcal160 g carbsheavy 27

5-course menu with fish and meat dish

88.50

5-Gänge-Menü mit Fisch-und Fleischgericht — incl. accompanying wines or Stauder Pils

estimate≈ 2100 kcal180 g carbsheavy 27

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Italian dishes for vegetarians

How well a vegetarian eats here, read from the menu. Not a review score.

There is a dedicated section for vegan and vegetarian dishes. Options include Pizza Speciale with vegan cheese or penne with broccoli, peas, spinach and pesto.

14 vegetarian and 5 vegan dishes out of 86

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Low-carb Italian dining options

How well someone with diabetes eats here, from the menu and estimated carbohydrates. Not medical advice.

This restaurant offers many protein-based main courses with low carbohydrates. The fish and meat specialties are well suited for carb-aware eating.

30 diabetes-friendly · 86 dishes

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Address: Kaiser-Wilhelm-Platz 5, 45276 Essen
Hours: Monclosed
Tue12:00–23:00
Wed12:00–23:00
Thu12:00–23:00
Fri12:00–23:00
Sat12:00–23:00
Sun12:00–23:00
Montag Ruhetag außer feiertags
Contact: +49201512665
Sources: Overture Maps Places (CDLA-Permissive 2.0), acquario.de/
Record: completeness 83 %, confidence 80 %

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