A friend recommended this place. Hard to get reservations though. Food was nearly like what we ate in Italy though portions were considerably smaller. That was okay. Very expensive so won't be going back during this trip. read more

Was able to get a table quick. Service was did what was needed. Food lacking and over priced for the quality... I paid $33 for a meat lovers pizza, undercooked, meat that tasted from not fresh and same taste as Dominos dough did not taste fresh like their wonderful focaccia bread, super soggy where everything fell off honestly greatly underwhelmed .. Pasta, got a rigatoni Bolognese, for also $33,... Pasta was hard, undercooked nor fresh taste, sauce was lacking (honestly a canned sauce would taste similar) with low quality beef. Not meaning any hate toward the business, just my honest opinion because I was greatly underwhelmed... read more

The waitress Desi was professional, attentive, and engaging. We enjoyed our experience, the atmosphere and most importantly, the food! We ordered Spaghetti alla Pescatora, Spaghetti Alla Carbonara, Calamari Fritti, and some drinks that my husband enjoyed thoroughly. The food came out quickly, it was fresh, hot and flavorful. We will definitely be coming back and bringing our friends/family. 10/10! read more

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Great attitudes from the front door throughout the entire dining area. The food is superb whether you have table side risotto or rigatoni with Portuguese sausage. Jamie made our dinner special with talk and ensuring we were taken care of. This will be my go to place every time I'm on island (which is often). read more

Uni spaghetti was delicious. Bryne was our waitress and she was great! She was friendly, sweet, and playful with our baby. Definitely recommend dining here. read more

Wonderful service and amazing food. Kids were craving Italian and this place did not disappoint. Service was fast and friendly and food was delicious. read more

I have to confess, pasta is my go to... I LOVE pasta... I had a few good meals at Arancino at the Marriott hotel previously (I feel the Marriott one is a little more formal of a setting) , so I decided to try this one since its within walking distance.. Was crowded but the staff was awesome and we were treated very well. Food came out fast and it was well prepared, pasta was cooked to perfection. I personally would stick with the staples... Alfredo, spaghetti etc.. I felt was good value for Waikiki, and I will certainly be going back. read more

We had a great meal here. We were in a hurry because we had a sunset cruise to catch, and they prioritized us. The food was great. Started with some delicious focaccia, had an amazing, crisp and fresh Caesar salad, then we shared the bolognese. It was great. The service was amazing. Cute, small place close to all the Waikiki hotels. People complaining here about the prices clearly haven't been to Waikiki. I felt it was reasonably priced for the area. read more

Solid Food. Appetizer, we got calamari fritti. Good, but for the price, it's small portion. As for pasta, spaghetti ai ricci di mare was delicious, and the tagliatelle pomodoro e crema con gamberetti was also phenomenal. We also got the margarita pizza which I thought was tasty. Service was great. Waitress was very friendly and caring. Store is small, and makes u feel like ur in Italy. Only con is the price. For the price, I feel like portions should be bigger. Overall, great pasta and others. Definitely worth a visit if ur in Waikiki area. read more

This is a great spot and we usually go to the one over by the Marriott or the Kahala. They all three have a distinct atmosphere and the one of Beachwalk is very cozy and classic and we really enjoy the atmosphere here a lot. Like all the other locations, the food is outstanding and the service is always on point and any of these locations are worthy of multiple visits. Beachwalk is definitely a great spot and I'm glad it's there.! read more

This place is a great find amongst the craziness of downtown Waikiki. It's a little off the beaten bath so it was the only place my sister and I could get into on a busy night (it was still packed though)! The bread and Bolognese were so yummy and our waitress was SO nice! read more

Happy we found this gem! Great food, service and offers a special ambiance. So much to choose from, wish I would have gone back for a second time. Have and will continue to recommend to anyone visiting Oaha HI read more

Pizza and pastas were delicious. The server was friendly and very helpful with suggestions. We made reservations with the hostess and were seated promptly when we arrived. Can't wait to visit here again. read more

My wife had tagliatelle alla bolognese and a glass of Chianti. I ordered rigatoni alla Amatriciana with sausage. We also had Caesar salad. For dessert we had tiramisu. Our best meal in Honolulu ! Everything we had was incredible, especially the rigatoni! Jess, our waitress was great and the owner stopped by just to see how our meal tasted! We are former restaurantuers, so it meant a lot. read more

The food was excellent! I had squid ink sauce pasta which is hard to find.. I find squid ink mixed pasta but not the sauce. The right amount if saltiness and olive oil. I also loved the scallop carpaccio. The vinaigrette was so light yet good flavor. read more

Food was amazing. Wine was good as well. Great meal start to finish....thank you Kai for taking such good care of us. We've already made another reservation. Can't wait to return. Excellent Italian food. read more

"I had an outstanding dining experience last night at Arancino on Beachwalk in Waikiki! Our server, Desi, was absolutely wonderful--her friendly personality and spot-on recommendations made the evening even more enjoyable. We stopped by for some pupus and a glass of wine and enjoyed the Carpaccio di Capesante, Insalata Caprese, Prosciutto e Papaia, and Cuocere di Vongole--all of which were delicious! The ambiance was perfect, and the service exceeded all my expectations. For dessert, we indulged in a delicious and authentic Tiramisu that was the perfect ending to a fantastic meal. I will definitely come back every time I'm in Oahu and highly recommend this place to everyone reading this review! A 10/10 " read more

I've been going there for 20 years. When they had the kamaaina lunch special it was great. I don't know if they still have it I think they offer a discount. The food and service is always been outstanding. read more

We ate there last night. The food was great! We do miss the tomatoe bisque so happy it reopened

PERFECT! I walked by here on the beach walk two years ago and it just looked so inviting. So here we are back in paradiso and I made a rezzie on Yelp. Open table but via here. Rezzie required so popular. Beautiful staff. Like a beauty pageant. All in black. Stunning gals. 5:00 first table, red tablecloth small place. Nice Chianti. Bianca our beautiful waitress such a pro. Ordered up the house special uni pasta and bro said it was fantastic. My bolognese was just perfect. Local beef, so hot. Really the best I've ever had! I don't think it needs to be said but this place is first rate. Top notch Danny, top notch!! Had a nice cappuccino after. Just loved it now onto some live music somewhere. Do yourself a favor and dine here. 5 stars!! My new favorite place. read more

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There is no denying that this was THE BEST squid ink pasta I have ever had.... 5 stars simply for this dish. Arancino on Beachwalk came highly recommended and because my last visit to Honolulu didn't allow for a visit, I made it a must to come this time around. First and foremost, this restaurant has more than one Arancino. We made the mistake of setting up reservations to a different spot and didn't even realize it until we tried to check in here. Lucky for us, the hostess was super sweet and did her best to squeeze us in. The restaurant in itself is on the smaller side. I highly recommend making reservations because waiting around for days is not the business & on some occasions, the establishment has turned away patrons. Dinner for the night consisted of: -Complimentary Bread -Insalata Alla Caesar [Caesar Salad] -Pappardelle Alla Bolognese [classic bolognese with beef] -Spaghetti Al Nero Di Seppia [spicy garlic squid ink sauce] Salad in itself wasn't anything special but the fresh shaved cheese was absolutely amazing. Both pastas were huge in size, piping hot, and delicious AF!! Noodles were cooked perfectly, sauces were well seasoned, and the only complaint I had was not being able to control my food intake. Never have I been so conflicted when it comes to food- my body was telling me to stop but my mouth insisted that I continued to plow right though. I ate until there was nothing left to eat. Lmao. If that isn't a sign of bomb a** food, idk what is... read more

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Great place for awesome Italian food. The Cabonara and the pizza were incredible. Definitely coming back! Service was impeccable! Can't say enough great things about this place! read more

I ordered the Lobster Bisque it was very good. My friends ordered pizza which reminded me of the pizza in Italy, the taste was very similar. read more

Arancino - Lobster Bisque - Italian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Amazing food with amazing service. Genuinely no words can describe how great the pasta is here. Came in to celebrate our engagement and although it's small and a little noisy, our experience was not dampened. I HIGHLY suggest making reservations because the wait times do get long, but makes sense because they're just so good! Calamari was so fresh tasting and soft, not at all rubbery. The complementary bread was also very good. Make your reservations now! read more

Arancino - Italian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Free validated parking at Bank of Hawaii building, a short walk from the restaurant. Restaurants interior is small but cutely designed, feeling like you could be in Italy. Tables and seating are very close to one another, so private conversations are difficult. Service was friendly, professional, and timely. Only negative of the entire night was the ceasar salad which needed to be served colder. We ordered two pasta dishes, they both were superb; fair portion sizes, super tasty, and cooked to al dente perfection! The pastas were as good as I've ever eaten!! So minus one star for the salad, otherwise without question a five star dining experience.. read more

Located on Beachwalk in Waikiki next to the ABC store and Tonkatsu Ginza Bairin this little Italian joint is awesome. Parking can be found under the Bank of Hawaii building which they will validate. We came here for lunch and being Kamaaina (local resident) you get a 50% discount off the lunch special. It comes with a Caesar Salad, Garden Salad or Tomato Basil Soup and a choice of select pasta or pizza. Not bad for $12. Honestly I was content with the portion. I had a prosciutto with tagliatelle which was super tasty and creamy. I wanna try the dinner portion next time we come. The Risotto Fungi was also excellent although this didn't count as a discounted item since it was part of the regular menu and not the special. No big deal, my wife would order it again. They also have pizza which we may also try on our next visit. I'd say Arancino is a bit higher scaled as compared to Bravo or Spaghetti Factory. It's a cute place and a great place for lunch. Big parties may have a bit of a problem though. I've already recommended it to a few of my friends and they love this place as well. read more

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Never thought I would have Italian food in Hawaii but decided to give it a shot. The pasta was delicious and service was great. I would suggest making reservations if you decide to go here. read more

Everything was so delicious. Definitely gonna come back. Ask for Justin he was our server and he was amazing!!

Only getting two stars and not one because our server was amazing. As for food, a $33 dollar bowl of pasta should be more than half way cooked noodles, and more than 1/4 cup at that. My bolognese was unseasoned red sauce and chunks of ground beef. Wouldn't go back if you paid for it. read more

Everything about Arancino is excellent. The food was delicious, the service was great, and I love the quaint ambiance of the little Italian spot. It's great for date night, and it's not even that expensive for a dining experience in Waikiki. For first timers, I recommend getting the appetizer sampler. You get to try pretty much every dish on the appetizer menu, and it's perfect for sharing among two people. My boyfriend and I were blown away by our entrees. He had the risotto, which is new to the menu, and I had the Pappardelle Bolognese with local beef from the Big Island. Both were DELICIOUS. It's real good comfort food. Can't decide what to get? There's even a recommended course menu. If you're looking for a cocktail, the Arancino tastes just like an Orange Julius -- a nice childhood throwback! I can't stress how great the service was. Our waitress was also telling us that while the restaurant doesn't have the biggest menu of all the Arancino locations, it is actually cheaper than the Kahala restaurant! Something to keep in mind when you book your reservation. We will definitely be back because I was too stuffed for dessert! The tiramisu is calling my name! Something to note: The restaurant also offers takeout if you're not looking to dine in. read more

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We went for my birthday dinner and had a great time!!! The server was amazing, fast and kind!! My wife had the risotto and it was excellent!! I had the pizza of the month Gorgonzola and fresh pears, it could have used more of both components but it was good, We sat on the patio and it was so nice!!! Shady and a nice breeze we loved it!!! read more

Service: Impeccable. Our server was on it! All our drinks over-floweth, and not a dirty dish left unattended. Speedy. Friendly. Not overbearing. The hostesses were all very cheery and hospitable as well. Food: Spaghetti Alla Carbonara- Absolutely delicious. The runny yolk comes sitting atop the bed of pasta. It's as tasty as it is a beautiful dish. The creaminess of the sauce mixed with the nice fatty pieces of bacon left me wanting to lick the bowl clean. The pasta was cooked to perfection. Spaghetti Alla Pescatora: Perfect with a few dashes of chili oil, if you like the added heat. The spices blended beautifully with the garlic white wine sauce. Every piece of seafood worked in this dish with perfect harmony. If you're craving seafood and pasta, this dish is a no-brainer. Pizza Quattro Formaggi: This pizza was good. Just good. Definitely a few notches below the pastas, but still a solid quattro fomaggi. Nice honey dipping sauce on the side----better to drizzle it atop. Ambiance: Chic. Dressy but family friendly too. A fun bright atmosphere. You feel the busy-ness of Waikiki without feeling rushed. We will definitely be back. read more

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Great service and great food, definitely a new favorite for our family. We got the uni pasta and calamari squid ink pasta. My son got the kids pizza and it was shaped as a mouse and actually really good too. The uni pasta is really rich and creamy read more

Arancino - Uni pasta - Italian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Oh my gosh, this place is a true gem. Had the pasta bolognese, with fresh parm, and a delish glass of red wine. It was the perfect ending to my day, every bite was amazing, true love goes into that sauce. Would recommend 10/10. read more

I really wanted to give this place higher ratings but I just can't. The food here was really just ok. I'm basing it in comparison to trattoria Nakamura-Ya in Vegas which in my opinion has the best Japanese Italian fusion. I had to order uni pasta, squid ink pasta, a risotto (mushroom) and an appetizer (steamed clams). I really like my uni pasta to be a bit more creamy but this one was a bit oily and dry. The noodles were a bit under cooked so that was kind of disappointing. The steamed clams were pretty small and was kind salty. The squid ink pasta was really salty so that kind of threw us off. The best thing I would say is the mushroom risotto but even then the taste was a bit off. The service was really good though and I did appreciate that they gave us cakes to celebrate our birthdays but do keep in mind this is Waikiki prices. (Uni pasta was $35, in Vegas the same Uni pasta was $26 and a bit more creamy and flavorful). I kind of went off of how many people were waiting outside which might not have been the best way to do it. It was also really cold in there since they had the ac on full blast. Might be great during summer but during winter when it's windy it was kind of overkill. read more

While on my week long Hawaii trip, the typical meals I was eating were Japanese and Hawaiian. The was good there, but I needed something different and surely this place delivered exactly what I wanted. Everything about this place was really great, aside from setting the reservation, which was a little hairy. ( the people were arguing about what to do). For the restaurant atmosphere, the ambiance was nice. That pretty much sums up my first views. The food: I had the pizza parmigiana, which was essentially a cheese pizza with eggplant in it. It's the perfect example of something simple, but elegant, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. However, the real star of the show was the spaghetti ai ricci di mare, which was the restaurant's signature dish. With uni inside of it, it gave the dish a freshness of the sea and and a creamy sauce that tasted like a dream come true. Without a doubt one of the best pastas I've ever had. Service: I don't have a lot to say about the service, it was fairly quick and I really had no problems. Conclusion: If you are going to Hawaii and want some good Italian food, make sure you have your reservations set for this place. read more

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This is my second time here and the food was just as delicious. I had the lunch special pasta with the calamari and fish roe (sorry I don't remember the name of that dish) but it was very good. The bread and Caesar salad were also very good. Quaint and warm atmosphere. Feels like we're in Italy. The first time I ate here was for my birthday. My coworkers brought me here and we had a blast. Too bad we had to go back to work otherwise we'd have some drinks too. Lol. read more

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Amazing homemade classic Italian food . Try the fried calamari , fabulous , so crispy , best dipping sauce. I had the carbonara ! Holy crap was it fantastic . My husband had Bolognese also amazing and our server was dezi She was fantastic.. coming back . Small intimate restaurant . read more

This. Place. Is. Amazing. Walked passed it on my walk and decided to stop by when I saw it packed the previous day. Safe to say there's a reason for it. The food is such good quality, tasty, and memorable. The uni pasta was absolutely incredible. For a girl that doesn't like uni, this definitely changed my mind! As for the pizza, the owner favorite is so so good. The crema catalana was the best dessert I've had on the island, hands down! The salads, amazing! And the servers are great!! Made sure everything was good and we were satisfied. Will definitely come again before my trip ends! WORTH EVERY PENNY! read more

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I just love everything about this place! The restaurant itself feels like you are in Italy. It's just so charming tucked away right on Beachwalk in Waikiki. Service is great here as well. Food is just amazing! This place never disappoints. Their cheese lover pizza is great! I love the brick oven style pizza! Their carbonara was also amazing! Wow! Even their house foccacia bread is good! If it's your bday you get free dessert which I got yummy tiramisu. Definitely one of my fave Italian spots to go in Honolulu! read more

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