I'd definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting Waikiki! From the moment my family and I walked in, we felt like we had been transported to a charming Italian trattoria. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and every server we interacted with was incredibly kind, welcoming, and attentive. We ordered exclusively from the happy hour menu, and it was the perfect way to experience so many different dishes. The portions were intentionally smaller than the main menu, which we actually loved. It let us try just about everything without getting too full. It was such a fun way to sample the menu, and every dish was absolutely delicious. If you're looking for authentic Italian flavors, wonderful hospitality, and a great happy hour, this place is a must-visit. We can't wait to come back! read more

One of Hawaiʻi's best Italian restaurants just gave us another reason to visit Waikīkī. I've been dining at Arancino for years, and one of the things I appreciate most is how consistently they deliver quality food, warm hospitality, and a true Italian dining experience. Now through July 31, they're offering a NEW Happy Hour from 4:00 PM-5:00 PM daily, making it even easier to enjoy one of Waikīkī's most beloved restaurants. Highlights include: $8 sparkling wine Happy Hour drinks starting at $8 Special Happy Hour menu items Full regular menu available starting at 4 PM What I especially love is that you don't have to choose between Happy Hour and dinner. You can enjoy both during that hour. Since the promotion only runs through July and lasts just one hour each day, I'd recommend making reservations and arriving early. If you're looking for a great date night spot, a place to catch up with friends, or simply craving authentic Italian food in Waikīkī, Arancino continues to be one of my favorites. Arancino on Beachwalk Through July 31 Happy Hour Daily | 4 PM-5 PM Note: portion size might feel a little on the smaller sides but the prices make up for it... I look at it more as affordable appetizers so I can try more items read more

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Finally got to try Arancino on Beach walk, I got to try all the other locations except this one til today. This location is the most casual out of them all and smaller than the other locations but still provides great food and service! The food was excellent and we had 2 waitresses helping us out. The manager (at least who we think was the manager lol) came around checking in on us. The food was great, pasta was amazing. Personally the pizza was just alright for the price and size. I just like my pizza sauce a little thicker and more cheese but maybe that's just a personal preference. The meat lovers pizza did have a good amount of pizza. Overall we had a great experience at this location. There are 2 parking lots close by but we lucked out and got the street parking right in front of the restaurant. We'll be back! read more

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Bummed that I didn't love this place! Started off rocky when we walked up & were asked if we had a reservation, we said we didn't & asked if we needed one. Instantly I could feel the vibe was off as we didn't get a response. If we needed a reservation, that's no big deal! That was our bad for not checking. They eventually "squeezed" us in, & asked if we would be done in 1 hour as that was when their next reservation was. Super weird to me, we don't want to be a bother if a place is all booked up. I can understand if they were trying to be nice squeezing us between reservations, but it didn't feel welcoming at all. The restaurant is intimate & well kept. Our server was really sweet. The food just didn't hit the mark for me. The pasta tasted bland & seemed overpriced to me for what it was. read more

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Arancino is a long standing authentic Italian restaurant known for their incredible uni pasta, risotto made table side in cheese wheel, and crispy thin pizzas. If you enjoy authentic and fresh Italian cuisine, you simply can't go wrong with any dish, though my personal favorite is the amazingly flavorful and creamy carbonara. Expect to see lots of Japanese tourists here, the restaurant has a cult following having been featured in every major Japanese guidebook to Hawaii over many decades. I still remember the first time I dined at Arancino, I came with a large group of friends a few days before my wedding on this beautiful island. My wedding party had friends from both coasts and around the world, and everyone was blown away by the amazing feast. Now I'm back with my lovely extended family, and even my nephew, a picky eater devoured his kids bolognese pasta and fresh focaccia. Service is always incredibly friendly, efficient, and accommodating, theres really nothing more you can ask for...except for maybe stronger AC...it does get quite warm in the cozy restaurant, be prepared to cool off with lots of cold drinks! read more

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This place is my favorite Italian spot on island to be honest. I ALWAYS come here for their carbonara, easily their best item. My friend also got the margherita pizza and that was pretty good as well. Everything here is amazing. The ambiance is quite casual and looks like a traditional Italian restaurant. The servers are great on checking up and refilling any of our needs. read more

Arancino - Italian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Review 32 (2026) Lunch time. We booked at 11am. I went there a little earlier, but they let me in. When entered, they greeted "Buongiorno" in Italian " Welcome". I was seated before 11am. My husband arrived a little later. We usually ordered lunch set $28( Kamaaina discount price is $21 with State ID). We ordered Ala carte at this time. We had, Caesar salad and Uni pasta to share. Our server was very friendly and helpful. Manager came to our table and said Hi. We didn't order many but their service was great. Caesar salad was always delicious. Recommend asking for fresh grind black pepper. Uni pasta is so rich and creamy. Uni pasta is my favorite, whenever we come to Arancino we never missed ordering. We will come back soon again. Thank you so much. I already booked in August at Arancino at Kahala to celebrate for my daughter and myself birthday. read more

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A taste of Italy in the heart of Waikiki -- wow! Our server, Rachel, was such a gem. She was so pleasant and had plenty of recommendations (which we heeded, since she had answers to all our questions). I got the Risotto ai Funghi, which Rachel finished preparing right by our table by mixing it in an imported cheese wheel. The experience of seeing the pasta being tossed and finished in the cheese elevated the experience -- and it tasted amazing. We also got the Carpaccio di Capesante, which is the scallop sashimi topped with caviar and sea asparagus. That was also fantastic! Rachel brought focaccia to the table as well, which was nice and crispy on the outside but soft and fluffy on the inside. We finished up with the sorbetto and tiramisu. It may be a little pricey, depending on what you get. But I'd say it's definitely worth the experience! The inside of the restaurant was... cozy. We were almost elbow-to-elbow with another party. It was also a tad warm inside, but we are in Hawaii, so that's to be expected. But the tablecloths and wall decorations inside were very cute, too! Overall, a great experience. I'd love to go back! read more

Arancino - Carpaccio di Capesante and focaccia - Italian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Just ok. Not a lot of vegan options here. They were able to assemble a pasta with their arrabbiata sauce and veggies. My husband felt Brussel sprouts were not the best choice to add into this pasta but he ate it anyways. We had that, the pasta cacio de Pepe (very yummy), and a Caesar salad where I added grilled shrimp. I had one glass of wine and there may have been two sodas and one tiramisu. This meal for 3 came out to $180 which we felt was very steep for what we ordered. The Italian food is more Japanese fusion than traditional Italian. The restaurant was intimate and small and a little hot inside even though they said they had the A/C on. Not my favorite meal in Waikiki but it was ok. read more

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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Mikki was the best waitress. The pizza was light and tasty. The pasta was fresh and flavorful. Loved the lobster bisque. The Happy Hour deals are excellent for Waikiki. Definitely coming back! read more

Arancino - Pizza Quattro Formaggi - Italian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Wow. Probably the best Italian food I've ever had. We eat a lot of Italian in every major city. The Uni pasta the kids loved and got one each (the wouldn't share because we had it at their other location - they knew how good it was). The fruitti di mare was incredible. Spicy, well balanced tomato flavors - not acidic - lots of garlic, chili pepper - heat level 7/10, and the best - the texture of the pasta was perfectly al Dente. Slippery, delectable, and so incredible. Blown away. This location has AC. The focaccia is fluffy to start and complimentary. The service is great and you can see their pride in their food. Price point is around $30-50/dish, but worth every penny. I'm coming back just to eat here next month from LA. It's worth breaking your diet for. read more

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

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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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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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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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Love this restaurant, very cozy ambiance, amazing food and service. Our server Rachel made our experience amazing. I came in wanting the caprese salad but found out they were out of it for the night, Rachel suggested we add mozzarella to the arugula prosciutto salad and it was absolutely delicious. After starting with the salad we had lobster bisque with their complimentary bread, both very tasty. For our entrees I had the carbonara which was delicious, and my boyfriend had a squid ink pasta. 10/10 would recommend. read more

Arancino - Italian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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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

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

We are so glad we found this place. It is a small hole in the wall, but a secret hidden secret! The food is absolutely to die for... dare I say as good as Italy! We went for dinner, and it was so good that we went back for lunch the next day. There is a ton of fabulous food in Honolulu so this says how good it is. Rachel was a wonderful server, and made the experience that much better! We will be back! read more

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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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

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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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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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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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

I have eaten at this restaurant several times and to be very honest it seems as if the quality of the food has declined. Today I ordered Insalata Caprese, never expected to see 4 small ice cream scoops of caprese on the plate with cherry tomato's cut in half. The taste wasn't close to what real caprese should be, disappointing to say the least. The piece of bread served on the side was just that, nothing provided to amp it up, I guess it was supposed to be used after the caprese was gone to wipe the plate with. On to the Rigatoni Bolonese. The rigatoni was too al dente to the point I hoped it sitting in the bolognese would somehow change that a bit. The bolognese was meh, I kept waiting for the bite that would awaken my taste buds, it just never happened. This meal certainly didn't live up to the $88 price tag which included ice tea. I have eaten here several times and had one of the best Italian meals I've ever had, somehow in the past several visits that food has disappeared. The staff is great and responsive, the food just isn't what it was less than a year ago.. read more

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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We really didn't like this restaurant . Horrible food. Pizza worst ever we had ( don't waste your money on this pizza) pasta con vongoles also horrible . Bad choice of restaurant and it doesn't look clean. read more

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

This was literally the best Italian food I've ever had!! We had the bolognese, the cacio de Pepe and margarita pizza as our entree and the arancini croquettes for appetizer! Service was incredible!! Our server Sarai was amazing! I couldn't recommend this more!! We will definitely be back!! 10 out of 10!! 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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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

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