We stumbled on to this little gem when walking to the beach one day and I knew I wanted to come back! We had the 28.00 lunch special and some of the best margarita pizza we've ever had! The lobster bisque was also to die for! All made in house including the tiramisu...WOW is all we can say!!!! Shout out to our server Rachel and Stacy the owner who made us feel so welcome. read more

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My partner had wanted to take me to this restaurant for years, so I made a reservation for Valentine's Day, expecting a special evening. After we were seated and had already ordered drinks, appetizers, and soup, a manager came to our table and informed us that we only had one hour to dine. I don't recall seeing any notice of a time limit when I made the reservation. Being interrupted mid-meal to be told this was disappointing and disruptive. My partner was especially bothered, as it made the evening feel rushed and took away from what was meant to be a meaningful night. Another odd issue was that my entrée arrived about five minutes before my partner's. I ended up sharing mine with him until his dish came out, which added to the awkward timing of the meal. That said, our server was amazing--attentive, kind, and clearly doing their best despite the circumstances. If there is a dining time limit, it should be clearly communicated before confirming a reservation so guests can decide whether it works for them. Unfortunately, the lack of notice significantly impacted our Valentine's Day experience. read more

Arancino - Italian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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When the resort-style dining of Waikiki feels a bit too "produced," Arancino on Beachwalk is the refreshing course correction. It's a small, vibrant slice of Italy tucked away from the main drag, where the focus isn't on the view, but on what's happening on your plate. Stepping inside feels like stumbling upon a family-run gem in a back alley of Florence. With its warm yellow walls and close-knit seating, the vibe is lively, unpretentious, and deeply personal. It's the kind of place where the sound of clinking wine glasses and laughter provides the soundtrack, rather than the crash of the waves. Our dishes were made from scratch with fresh ingredients and were absolutely delicious ~ Bravo! Phenomenal staff and attentiveness. Reservations highly recommended. Tutto squisito, grazie mille! read more

Came here for a family dinner, kind staff and good vibes. The food was good, but definitely not the best Italian that I've had. I got the seafood pasta dish and usually, I love seafood. The flavor wasn't really there, but it was okay. All of the other dishes were great and I generally don't like tiramisu, but I really liked the tiramisu here. read more

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Food and service is amazing. The dining area is a little small, maybe simulate cafe style dining. Pizzas are delicious. read more

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You get a-lot of food however, it was very salty . Fast service. Prices were not bad. read more

We talked to Rocket... asking about the restaurant. He steered us to eat here. Best food we've had in Waikiki! Ceasar salad, A Calamari (fresh & tender), A- Carbonaro pasta,A Risotto mushroom......A-... cooked at the table with huge aged cheese, what a treat. Each dish was excellence on display. Service was spot on polished, great team work, regular check ins.... just a great experience and delicious food. Waitress was Minami.... also was great. Thank you everybody for a great dinner. Ambiance is like going to Italy (close space, happy ppl and great food. read more

Arancino - Italian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Dropped by for lunch and really enjoyed it! They offer a $28 lunch set with a choice of pasta or pizza. I went with the pasta with a Caesar salad. The salad was fresh and tasty, and the bolognese was served hot and flavorful. It was a touch on the salty side, so I felt a little thirsty afterward, but still very satisfying overall. They also make this lunch set as a Kamaaina special for $21, which is a great deal for lunch in Waikiki. Thank you for the wonderful meal and friendly service! read more

Arancino - Italian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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the ambiance the service the wine the calamari and bolognese no negative input at all ! will be back read more

One of the best Italian restaurant I've have been to. Food was great, uni pasty have this amazing tasty to it. I know it's not for everyone, but this pasta is very different I've tried. Staff , everyone was very friendly and pay very attentive to everyone in the restaurant. Very clean restaurant inside too. Parking is one of the hardest thing here , some street parking but hard to find. Or valet parking next door hotel , but it's very expensive. read more

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I've walked past this place for years and always assumed it had to be a tourist trap. However, I recently went and am so glad, what a hidden, in obvious site, gem! Trattoria aesthetic and vibes. Busy, but also not so much that can't score a last minute reservation, which is sometimes difficult for a sit down in Waikiki. The service was friendly; server was courteous and our table side pasta preparer had personality which is always fun for a presentation. Ambiance is elevated casual and can be a bit loud as the tables are close together and it gets packed. The menu has a nice mix of Italian favorites. The arancini were delicious. We shared 2 pastas. The table side prepared Cacio e Pepe, loved the presentation. We also ordered the Carbonara, a bit overly salty but expected and delicious nonetheless. The pastas were both cooked perfectly. We also ordered 3 glasses of wine. All nice, I loved they had Barolo by the glass! While this is common in Oahu (and most tropical locals to be honest) I was a little shocked an Italian place would serve overly chilled (think glass sweating level as if you had a glass of ice water) red wine. Luckily it was only 1 of the 3 (and not mine, lol. My companion did not mind it so was a win). To stay true to my initial impression of tourist trap, they do have a photographer come around and take your photos. A nice souvenir to take home! Though cheesy I actually liked this and think it's wonderful for tourists to have a little vacation memory. I will 100% be back and this is now added to my rotation when craving a delicious Italian pasta. read more

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One of my favorite lunch spots. During the week they have a kama'aina lunch special which has a nice chaser salad , Bolognese pasta. $22- amazing. Service is excellent. read more

3 Stars primarily because service was 4+. Food was 1 or 2. Pasta tasted "cardboardy" and the sauce (garlic, olive oil, white wine, with clams) literally had no taste. Pizza was decent and spicy red sauce ok. Too many other great restaurants in the area to experience. "Buona Sera" while appropriate, having everyone constantly say it makes the restaurant feel cheesy. Sorry. read more

While the food was great, the service was a mess. They missed putting anchovies on the white anchovies Cesar salad... served the salad, soup, calamari and clams all at the same time, even though I asked for each course to not be sent over until the previous one was finished. They even put someone else's wine on my table and I don't drink... Again, 4.5 stars for the food, 1.5 for the service. That leaves a 3 star review. :-( read more

Came here for dinner tonight and it was delicious! We ordered the Caesar salad, carbonara, and spaghetti alle vongole. Our waitress Jaime was wonderful and super quick to serve! The Caesar salad was delicious with real anchovies and the clams in my spaghetti were cooked perfectly. Inside was semi-crowded as it seemed pretty popular at dinner time but overall a great vibe! Highly recommend. read more

Arancino - Insalata Alla Caesar - Italian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Best pasta I've ever had. No joke. Never thought I'd say that in Waikīkī but it's true! Perfect temperature, taste, texture, flavor. I had the uni pasta and wife had carbonara. Both were epic! I will be trying to replicate the uni pasta at home until I can return. Also the scallop carpaccio was a banger!! Soooo good! Service was also perfect. Very nice staff. read more

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Must make a reservation a few weeks in advanced for best seating times. We made ours a few days before and the best time we could get was 7:30. Most walk ups had to wait 30-2 hours. They have indoor and outdoor seating. We started with the arugula with prosciutto salad and the Arancini balls. They also serve focaccia bread before the appetizers came out. Next came the pastas, on our first bite we thought it tasted exactly like we would find in Italy. The carbonara was in some cases better than Rome. The Bolognese was delicious as well couldn't go wrong with either of those pastas. read more

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1/22/2026 excellent as usual. Make a reservation! We had clams, Caesar salad, and two pasta dishes. Service was great and the ambiance is so cute. Had the panna cotta for dessert. read more

Arancino - Panna Cotta - Italian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The food was delicious. There were six of us and everyone enjoyed the meal. From the Caesar and caprese salads to the warm focaccia bread with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, it was a great start. Entrees were seafood pasta, grilled branzino, and spaghetti à la vongole. No one could manage dessert because we ate every drop of our entrees. What really made the dinner was Heather, our server. She was fantastic! Smiled, accommodated every request, and truly helpful. The restaurant itself is cozy without being crowded. We will all be back next visit for sure! read more

Went to Arancino Mare when I was in Waikiki last June but they are only open for dinner. Glad my daughter found this one. Had lunch here. Food was delicious. I even got gelato as it's my bday. Place cozy and cute. Staff were exceptional...friendly and attentive. Will come back when in Waikiki. read more

We love this restaurant so much that we came here last year, have been thinking about it for an entire year, and it was our first dinner spot when we arrived again. The ambiance is great, staff is so friendly, and pasta is delicious. Highly recommend making a reservation for dinner because it gets packed and there is limited seating. read more

Hands down, one of the best Italian meals I've ever had! The Spaghetti alla Carbonara was rich, creamy, and perfectly balanced -- the sauce had that authentic, velvety texture with just the right amount of pancetta and pecorino. Every bite was pure comfort. I also tried the Rigatoni alla Bolognese, and it was absolutely incredible! Hearty, flavorful, and slow-cooked to perfection. The meat sauce clung beautifully to the rigatoni, and you could really taste the depth in every mouthful. Honestly, it was some of the best pasta I've ever had- both dishes were flawless. To top it off, the Aperol Spritz was refreshing and perfectly mixed, the ideal complement to the meal. The customer service was outstanding warm, attentive, and made the whole experience feel special. If you're a pasta lover, this place is a must-visit. Can't wait to go back! read more

Arancino - Italian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Delicious! My husband and I decided to come here after seeing a line outside a few days prior. Usually, there's a reason there's a wait so we wanted to try it out. It's a small place, but they got us in fairly quickly. Cute place inside, and they do a good job of making the most of the space they have. Our server was very nice, super knowledgeable of the menu, and great with suggestions. I ordered the carbonara and my husband ordered the tagliatelle w/ prosciutto & funghi. Both were extremely good, particularly the tagliatelle. It had so much depth of flavor and my husband said it was easily top 3 pasta dishes he has ever had. I tried it as well, and it was absolutely delectable. We also ordered the affogato for dessert which was very good as well. Prices were reasonable, and the overall experience was great. Would definitely recommend and we will definitely make a trip back here next time we're in Oahu! read more

Arancino - Tagliatelle Prosciutto e Funghi - Italian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Arancino is a pleasant spot that's been around for a very long time, with very good food. It was my first time there but my husband's been here multiple times over almost two decades. He says the taste has been consistently good over all that time. We shared the Insalata mista, and I got the Spaghetti alle Vongole. Husband got the Rigatoni alla Bolognese. Vongole was the best I've had, period. Clams were fresh and juicy. Bolognese was flavorful. Pastas were al dente. Also, their draft beer is Suntory. I've never had draft Suntory before, so this was fun! I'm not a beer conoisseur, but it was good. Service is friendly, helpful and not overbearing. Thank you Miki for an exceptional experience!! The interior seemed a bit cheesy at first, but in the end it did feel like it transported me to a little spot in Italy. I've been to the Italian restaurant at the Ritz on Kalakaua, and Arancino is way better in every way except views. Without a doubt, I'm going back next time we're in Honolulu again. Until next time, Arancino! read more

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A group of us was visiting Hawaii for the recent marathon and the runner wanted carbs so we thought of Italian food. After some research we found this location and what a find! This is in an area that is heavy tourist and that means walking so there is almost no parking. The restaurant itself is very small so I would recommend making a reservation. We were walk in and the hostess was extremely nice and got three of us at a table for two. Our waitress was friendly and provided us with recommendations and had a knowledge of the plates. The food was amazing. The pasta seemed to be made fresh and the meat sauce was outstanding!! Highly recommend going for lunch or dinner if you are in the area. read more

So of course I made a reservation for the wrong one but it ended up being a blessing. The staff was super friendly, kind and had a table for us! It was incredible. Food was really good and the overall restaurant was a pleasure. I love Hawaii. read more

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Excellent little Italian spot, that really took me make to Italy! The ambiance and service is great. Food is a bit pricey, but pretty typical prices for nicer Italian food (approximately $30 an entree). The prosciutto arugula salad was very simple yet tasty, albeit quite pricey in my opinion for how little salad we got. The bolognese pasta was my favorite. Noddles were cooked perfectly al dente. The mushroom risotto was cool because they heat it up in a cheese wheel table side, but it was very rich. We really enjoyed the kids cheese pizza (still $20). I thought it was cute how they make the ears with Nutella in them. read more

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New to lunch, they offer a nice 'Set' to include salad or soup with a main. Pasta was artfully served though our two pastas came out of the kitchen 10 minutes apart. Service was great, it's the kitchen that probably needs help. Free validated parking at Bank of Hawaii. Ice teas were free refills but also $7! read more

Arancino - Penne All Arrabbiata - Italian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Very important dinner date for a well-deserved couple who persevered so much for so long for so many that a dinner like one received tonight is so well deserved! The pasta with Manila clams was perfect and the risotto the fungi made in a Parmesan wheel from Italy were transcendent Along with a dessert of Panna cotta with blueberry compote just put a perfect dessert to end our wonderful meal! The staff were falling over each other to give us service as they did for the restaurant and even getting pieces of bread to dip in the sauces was easy and quick! Can't wait to come back again, and again, and again, and again. read more

Arancino - Michelle and I enjoying a fine Italian dinner together! - Italian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

A cute, old-school looking Italian place with tasty food and good service. This place is tiny, but particularly charming with the red check table cloths and faux terra cotta finishes. You'll feel like you stepped out of Honolulu and into an Italian experience. We started with drinks and made the mistake of ordering an Italian mai tai, our fault, these things do not belong together in a drink. Think a bitter mai tai. While we wouldn't make that mistake again, we tried something new and it was clearly described in the menu. The food was excellent. We had a caprese salad, branzino and the rigatoni al' Amatriciana. The salad used perfect cherry tomatoes, bufala mozzarella and basil. Cold and tasty in a warm Honolulu evening. The entrees were each well done and perfect in flavor. Service was attentive and fast, but not rushed. I felt the prices were a touch too high for Italian food, but we'll be back for more. read more

The food was good, 4 stars. The ambiance was ok, the music a bit too loud, 3 stars. Service was ok, we felt rushed, during the dinner we were asked multiple times to pick the dessert while we were still eating. When we asked for more bread they brought us only 2 more pieces. We left with bitter on our mouth, not because of the food but for the overall rushed experience. 3 stars. read more

I have now been to Arancino on Beachwalk twice and I cannot wait to go back again. My fiancé and I went to have a cozy dinner the day after Valentine's. Desi was our server and she is great! It's hard to find good service these days, so it's refreshing when you do. The servers work as a team and they work very cohesively. For appetizers, we ordered calamari and the caprese salad. The calamari was good, but we really enjoyed the salad. It was very light and bright. A very refreshing and flavorful start to our meal. For dinner, my fiancé got the carbonara pasta and I ordered the bolognese. I was going to try the ribeye at first, but decided to stick with pasta and aim glad I did. Both the carbonara and the bolognese were delicious! We ended dinner with the tiramisu. The chocolate strip that said Arancino was not just for looks. It tasted really good too! We will be back again soon. That's for sure! read more

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We had a 6pm reservation. We arrived at 5:50 pm. There seemed to be just a little bit of confusion. The host asked us if we could be done by 7pm. We said sure. Then he sat elsewhere and said we don't need to hurry. I think he realized he shouldn't have asked us that. It still left a bad first impression. We were sat and our server, Jaime greeted us. Honestly, she was a great server! My wife's lemon drop was great! My wife ordered the mushroom risotto and I order the spaghetti carbonara. My wife said the risotto had some uncooked parts to it and wasn't very good. However the table side presentation was neat. My spaghetti carbonara was hard to eat. The pasta wasn't done all the way.Neither of us ate more than half the food. Also, want to add we were kinda shy and didn't speak up about our meal. Secretly I was hoping they'd ask if we liked it when our plates weren't even half way finished. Who knows we could have still said it was fine. For the price point and taste I wouldn't recommend them. But if you go an get Jaime, you'll at least have good service. read more

Arancino - Risotto di Funghi - Italian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Dear Owner, I'd like to bring to your attention an issue we experienced during our visit. Unfortunately, your manager, Michael, was very unprofessional and rude in his interaction with customers. He did not allow us to speak, constantly interrupted, and repeatedly said, "I know what you want to say," instead of listening. This made the situation feel dismissive and uncomfortable. Customer service and respectful communication are essential in hospitality, and this experience did not reflect the standard we expected from your restaurant. I hope this feedback is taken seriously and helps improve future guest experiences. read more

Visited this location 3 times now; staff, atmosphere, and food never disappoint!!! Though this location is smaller than the others, hosts manage reservations well and always have our table ready quickly, even for last minute reservations. Staff inside are very welcoming and friendly and have welcomed me back each visit! Servers pay close attention to their sections and are very diligent with service and food comes quickly! Managers are super thoughtful and personable, have made my experiences so memorable. The food!!! The best Italian I've had in my life, nothing compares. Ingredients are high quality and authentic adding to the dining experience. My personal favorite is the Carbonara pasta and the Margarita pizza. Portion sizes are perfect for individual dining or for sharing too! I've brought 5 people to dine with me at Arancino at different times and each person has left beyond satisfied and impressed. Myself, along with these friends agree it is the best Italian on island. Highly recommend checking out! Located conveniently, perfect for island residents and tourists + parking is validated! If I could give it 5+ stars I would. read more

This restaurant is so good . The food was amazing and the restaurant is very clean. They also take a few minutes to be seated definitely recommend read more

A must try when in Waikiki.... a lovely place with wonderful food and service!!! Our family enjoyed every aspect of sinning at Arancino on Beachwalk. While Jess was our server I felt that the whole staff was willing to jump in and tend to our needs. Thank you! The food was spectacular, from the crispy calamari to the splendid pizza but the most memorable item was the house made focaccia sooooo good! we will be sure to find time to go back. read more

Arancino - Italian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The most amazing host greeted us and made us feel so welcomed. We had the Caprese salad as our appetizer. It was super fresh and flavorful. The pasta my wife and I got were to die for. We had the most wonderful conversation with the manager Stacy, who took great care of us. Definitely the best Italian in Waikiki! read more

Pasta dry, no sauce, service average. Ambience comfortable. Overly priced.. catered to tourists eat and run , not to local regulars who will help sustain business . No reconciliations for tasteless food. read more

Over priced- darn! The quaint restaurant is Overcrowded and unpleasant to eat in. Will not return. read more