° 28/02/1982, Ostend
Vida Acquaro is at the helm of Ristorante Marina, an iconic Italian restaurant in Oostende that has been serving refined Italian dishes for 50 years. She took over from her father, Domenico Acquaro, and gave the restaurant a fresh, contemporary twist while staying true to the traditional flavors that made it great. With her warm “benvenuti a tutti” – with a touch of Oostende accent – Vida instantly brings a smile to her guests’ faces.
Since moving in 2019 to the Hendrik Baelskaai on Oosteroever, she has enriched the restaurant with her vision and concept. For Vida, passion is the driving force behind everything she does, and she doesn’t stop until everything is just right. She sees Ostend as the perfect place for young entrepreneurs with courage, and besides her busy schedule, she finds time to travel and dance – a perfect outlet for her endless energy. For her, Ristorante Marina is more than just a business; it’s a place where flavors come together and stories are shared.
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