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My 3rd time at La Ciccia and this recent visit was awesome, I really enjoyed our dinner here. I…read morelove the atmosphere, cozy, friendly, and welcoming! Our waitress for the night was Vagoda, like Pagoda, she said we can call her V. she was great, very attentive and made sure we got everything we needed for our party of 7 especially extra wine glasses, ice, napkins, plates, and did I miss anything else. We ordered few appetizers to share family style and the main entrees, along with beer and brought in our bottle of wine $30. corkage fee, also brought in a b-day cake. We had a great time chatting, drinking, and enjoying our meal, cake, stayed at the restaurant a bit longer but the owner and V was very accommodating, we didn't felt rush to get out. For appetizer we got the NY steak appetizer, 2 orders bone marrow, hamachi carpaccio, escargot, smoke salmon salad, mushroom crostini, For main entree we got natto pasta, kinoko pasta, lasagna, and the special of the day king salmon alla spinach. These apps and entree was enjoyed by all of us! I love the marrow, a work for taking out the marrow but it was worth it, very creative, the crostini bread with mushroom, a little on the salty side but cheese mushroom on bread soooo good! The Kinoko pasta, that such a fusion dish and loved everything about it, the king salmon pasta was super tasty, loved the angel hair pasta and spinach on that entree! All in all, everything about La Ciccia is great, I will be back since my hubby wasn't able to join us, I will take him for the next date night!

This restaurant is a blend of Japanese and Italian fusion. They have NATO pasta!…read more Parking was a bit hard. It fills up quickly in the lot next to it. The ambiance is nice and casual to me.

Lasagna 22 Baked 100% with ricotta cheese and house marinara with melted mozzarella cheese

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Sicilian Sausage with pasta in arrabiata sauce.

Aroma Italia

4.4(384 reviews)

1.4 mi•Diamond Head

I came here a couple years ago and the food was not that good. I tried a bunch of different plates…read morefrom pasta to pizza and the tiramisu, which is my favorite, and they were like cafeteria style tasting. Well, those days are over. I came back to try again recently. I read the reviews and lots of customers stated the food had been revamped and tasted great. I had the meatballs orrechiette, the meatballs linguine, the fungi pizza and tiramisu for dessert.... OMG the food was absolutely delicious and I have to say one of the best tasting Italian restaurants on this island. Whatever this guy did to fix it, he's done it!!! To the owner: Thank you!!!! I will be eating here on the regular!

We had the La Bomba pasta and added chicken and it was amazing. The sauce should be jarred. We…read morewould eat this everyday if we lived here.

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Linguine Meatballs

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Alfredo noodles

La Cucina Ristorante Italiano

4.3(894 reviews)

2.1 mi•Kaka'ako

Dare I say best pasta on island? It's a small restaurant in imperial plaza dishing out outstanding…read morepasta dishes. From crab filled ravioli, to meatballs and red sauce, to lamb shank, salads, mushroom baguettes, seafood pasta, bone marrow appetizers, ricotta cheese with baguettes, risotto, gnocchi, brussel sprouts and more. I went with a friend and they ordered the menu but so lucky to have tried all these dishes. My favorite was the lamb shank! So moist. So rich and flavorful. Intimate small setting, and some bar seating. Service was great. It was kind of warm temperature wise in the restaurant so dress accordingly! Check it out if you are craving Italian!

My partner and I came here on a Saturday night in March. He made a reservation for 8pm. This spot…read moreis known to be a bit harder to snatch a reservation up, as they have their own reservation system sometimes requiring sending emails. We got to our reservation early at around 7:45-7:50. We waited outside and we were seated at around at almost 8:30. I understand that they may not be able to seat us right away, but I think making us wait almost 30 mins AFTER our supposed reservation time was a bit ridiculous. What is the point of a reservation?? When we finally got in, we were seated and scanned the online menu QR code that they bring around. We ordered * Burrata: 8/10. This was simple but good. Super refreshing and burrata tasted fresh. My main issue was with the toast, it wasn't really toasted. If the bread was more toasted, it would have created more of a textual contrast. The crust of the toast was slightly toasted but the inside was basically not at all. * Meatballs: 8.1/10. This was good, the sauce was flavorful and so was the meatballs. I felt like the meatballs had a hint of an "off" flavor. Maybe it was due to the tomato sauce. However, it wasn't bad. Again, the "toast" is what is causing it to have a lower score due. * Green Fettuccine Aragosta: 8.9/10. We enjoyed this dish quite a lot. I didn't care for the fettuccini noodles as much. (which is weird because it is usually my preferred pasta shape) It felt like it was not fully cooked/ wasn't fresh? However, the sauce was super flavorful and there were generous chunks of lobster meat within. * Spaghetti Granchio e Vodka: 8.2/10 I liked the spaghetti and the sauce as well, I would say that since the Aragosta was much more flavorful in my opinion, eating the two alongside eachother made it feel like the flavor slightly lacked. * Ravioli Granchio: 8.7/10 pretty good, each ravioli was filled with lobster meat along with some veggies. It wasn't as creamy as I may have thought/wanted it to be, but it was good regardless. The pieces of blueberries threw the flavor off for me so I picked them out. * Creme brulee Cheesecake: 8.5/10 my partner loves crème brulee and cheesecake so it was the perfect finisher for the meal. It was quite sweet though. I'm not sure if I'd exactly come back due to the wait times but otherwise, the experience wasn't too bad.

Spaghetti Granchio e Vodka - So flavorful

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Ravioli Spinaci - Creamy goodness

Bocconcino Hawaii

4.5(459 reviews)

1.8 mi•Kaka'ako

Food is amazing- just like a street sandwich in Italy (sometimes as low as 2 euro in Italy but this…read moreis Hawaii so that translates to $26. But who's counting!) Service? Think Seinfeld Soup Nazi. It does ruin the experience eventually. Eventually you'll get run down from the treatment by staff, the wait times, the cost, and the fact that they're NEVER open and you'll give up on this place, like the rest of us who tried damn hard to be regulars. I've recommended them to tons of people but I've stopped because everyone has a bad experience, and I've leaved to stop trying to go myself because they're never open basically and even if they're are I can't be sure I can get food within my timeframe, even with preordering over an hour out. Besides all that, it's a great expensive sandwich if they'll let you purchase one. I wish they'd listen to the reviews about how their system and service are off putting. We're trying to buy your VERY EXPENSIVE food, can't you meet us halfway??

I checked the app and saw that the next available pickup time was about an hour and a half away, so…read moreI scheduled my order before heading to the gym around 12:30 PM. About 10 minutes before my 2:00 PM pickup time, I received a text letting me know my order was ready, which was a nice surprise. I ordered the IL Parma sandwich, and it was absolutely delicious. At $24, it's definitely on the expensive side for a sandwich, but the quality of the ingredients and the freshness made it worth every penny. The flavors were fantastic, and I didn't mind paying the premium price after taking that first bite. Parking can be a little tricky. I'm not sure whether customers are allowed to use the Hana Koa parking lot for quick pickups, but a kind employee allowed me to park there while I ran in to grab my order. There are only a few parking spaces directly in front of Bocconcino, so that's something to keep in mind. There's some tables under a covered area, right next to the store. Many people were seated there talking story and enjoying drinks. Overall, a great experience and an excellent sandwich. I'll definitely be back for another Italian sandwich!

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Bocconcino Hawaii - Illegal panino (AKA IG special) - Bresaola, Toma Casstelrosso cheese, sun-dried zucchini, honey mustard, balsamic pearls, arugula on Puccia

Illegal panino (AKA IG special) - Bresaola, Toma Casstelrosso cheese, sun-dried zucchini, honey mustard, balsamic pearls, arugula on Puccia

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Arancino di Mare

4.2(1.4k reviews)

0.7 mi•Waikiki

Back here for a wonderful meal in Waikiki. Great service and delicious food. We ordered a few…read morepastas and a pizza to share. My favorite was the carbonara, but it is very rich and heavy, right up my alley! Lobster bisque soup was nice. The seafood pasta was nice too. The pizza was very light and a nice change of pace from the pasta. We got our usual calamari, sardine/olive oil veggie dip appetizers to get us going. A great spot for a date night or just dinner with friends. Check them out and walk Waikiki after!

Love a good pasta place! We were staying in Waikiki and decided to try this spot…read more It's super cute! I definitely recommend making a reservation because otherwise I probably would've been standing in that long line of people waiting. They were VERY busy when we went. We got seated inside near the window, but it was also VERY loud inside, so just something to keep in mind. I originally saw this place on TikTok and came specifically for the Rigatoni that's prepared table-side. It was such a cute experience watching them make it right in front of us! The pasta was really good too. Our waitress was great and very attentive, especially considering how busy they were. The table side presentation was done in a pretty tight area, but she made it work. Overall, super cute spot and I really enjoyed it. Definitely glad we stopped by while we were in Waikiki.

Arancino di Mare Restaurant Waikiki Beach, Honolulu, Hawai'i

Tiramisu Arancino di Mare Restaurant Waikiki Beach, Honolulu, Hawai'i

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Arancino di Mare Restaurant Waikiki Beach, Honolulu, Hawai'i

Giovedi

4.3(210 reviews)

2.9 mi•Downtown

Giovedi delivered an exceptional dinner for our group, seamlessly blending interesting flavours…read morewith flawless execution. We started with pillowy soft HOKKAIDO MILK ROLLS alongside the refreshing SCALLOP CARPACCIO. The pasta courses each stood out on its own right. DAN MIEN VIETNAM-ATRICIANA, deep and rich savoury sauce on egg noodles was so comforting and delicious we ordered a second one. CAPELLINI GRANCHIO was another crowd favourite. The thin capellini were perfect strands for this dish. It could use more crabmeat though. GNOCCHI MABOLOGNESE, this was a clever fusion of mapo tofu with gnocchi mimicking tofu in a hot sauce. I'm not a fan of gnocchi much more tender gnocchi in this dish. Two Donburi dishes - Veal and Mushroom - stood out with the addition of pop rice. Grated truffle was very generous. We ended with both desserts on the menu. Every single dish hit the mark, and sharing everything family-style across six people was the perfect way to experience the menu. Fantastic cooking, great atmosphere, and an absolute must-visit.

Three Visits and Still Impressed…read more I've been to Giovedi three times now and have been impressed every time. The small plates are meant to be shared, which is perfect because it means you get to try more bites. Their cuisine is creative, with interesting flavors and combinations that make the meal fun to explore. I loved their Crystal Tiger cocktail. Lychee goodness. The foie gras spread with toasted bread was divine, but my favorite bite was the scallop carpaccio. Fresh, delicate, and delicious. And all their pastas are fire. Seriously. Service has always been great. The tables are close together and it can get a little noisy, but honestly, that is part of the ambiance and vibe. Three visits in, and Giovedi continues to impress.

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Capellini granchio.

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Peacock Tail cocktail (chamomile-pineapple El Jimador anejo tequila, yuzu, egg white)

Repetti's Pizza and Provisions

4.4(353 reviews)

8.0 mi•Hawaii Kai

Family-owned & operated

49 years in business

The BEST pizza on the Island! Wonderful staff and great service…read more Havent tried Entrees yet.. but very confident they will be delicious ! Highly recommend to eat in or order take out!

We went to Repetti's for lunch on July 4th. We heard good things about the restaurant and were…read morelooking forward to trying the food. We ordered the Repetti pizza and fettuccine with diavolo sauce and meatballs. We also had the Caesar salad and focaccia bread with marinara sauce. Our server was Grace. Grace was so friendly and knowledgeable and professional. In addition to the food, Grace made the dining experience exceptional. We sat outside and even though it was a very hot day, the temperature was very comfortable under the roofed area. The Pinot Grigio was excellent! Our meal was brought out in a timely manner and Grace was an attentive server. The Caesar dressing is perfection! The diavolo sauce was delicious and just-right spicy. We loved the meatballs and the fettuccine was cooked perfectly. The pizza!!!!! Wow. Just the right amount of crisp in the crust and the toppings were a delicious combination of flavors. The focaccia with marinara could have been a meal for me. The bread was hot and crispy while also being soft and savory. I couldn't get enough of the marinara. We had a lot of leftovers and ate some for dinner and still have more for tomorrow. Repetti's will be a new place for us to dine and bring friends as often as possible. We were so impressed and could not have wanted any of the experience to be different. Fantastic in every way!

Primavera pizza

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Taormina Sicilian Cuisine

4.1(1k reviews)

0.0 mi•Waikiki

UnI pasta was amazing! Burrata app was light and tasty. My friend had the duck which was great too…read more Creative cocktails, great wine list. Service excellent. Atmosphere was nice but noisy. Saturday night and restaurant was full. I went there on a weeknight once before and it was much quieter. I will be back! Note they validate parking at Wyndham valet but it's a small lot and fills fast. Also it's $8 with validation. Better to park at Royal Hawaiian Center and buy something for free parking.

Good date night spot, super expensive though for no good reason. Food was good…read more beef carpaccio dish should not be $45. The margins on that must be crazy. The duck dish was a bit lackluster with no carbs. The pasta dish was good.

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Taormina Sicilian Cuisine - Beef Carpaccio
パルメザンをたっぷりのせたビーフカルパッチョ
Thinly sliced Beef Tenderloin with parmesan, arugula, EVOO and our house-made caper　vinaigrette

Beef Carpaccio パルメザンをたっぷりのせたビーフカルパッチョ Thinly sliced Beef Tenderloin with parmesan, arugula, EVOO and our house-made caper　vinaigrette

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Granchio pasta

Mangiamo By 604

4.0(800 reviews)

7.6 mi

I came maybe two or times in the past. The last time was the other year. I was bummed and felt…read moresorry for those who need to use the elevator to the restaurant and it wasn't working. I don't know how the elderly lady with walker was able to get up the stairs or they weren't able to dine there. I didn't mind this place. It's not like Assaggio, but more like Olive Garden. Food was okay but the view and ambience were nice, especially at Christmas at Night! It's a huge restaurant with seating for parties with a lot of free parking shared with the golfers at the golf course. Indoor and outdoor seating. The last time, my friends weren't too impressed, but we did try variety of dishes from pizza, salad, pasta and appetizers. They have some specials from time to time. So sad that tomorrow is their last day of business according to my friend. Sad to see many restaurants are closing soon.

We had a family dinner--for eight--at Mangiamo by 604. I was excited to have my father and brother…read moreexperience this establishment, as I had a great experience two years ago. My father and brother are both military veterans and enjoyed the fact that this venue was situated at a golf course they patronized before. We all ordered drinks--I ordered a bottle of wine, taking advantage of the Half-off Wine Wednesdays; some tried the alcohol specials and others simply elected to have soda. I ordered a few appetizers for the table and those went quickly: calamari, bruschetta, and artichoke dip. Yum! Main entrees followed and everyone seemed to enjoy their selections. We ordered dessert and were disappointed that they ran out of creme brulee...my father ordered the cheesecake and thoroughly enjoyed it. My only reason for not giving five stars has to do with the outdoor seating. I wish the chairs were more comfortable, as we sat there for awhile, waiting for our server to take our large group order along with waiting for food to come out. There is adequate parking and the restrooms are clean and accessible. An elevator is located in the lobby for those who are not able to easily climb the flight of stairs to the venue. I wish the signage was better, as my 74 year old father took the outside steps, as he thought that was the entrance, per signage downstairs.

Family Meal!

Mozzarella Marinara

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Sunset at Mangiamo by 604

Rigo

4.3(1.2k reviews)

1.1 mi•Kaimuki

I'm an executive chef and this is a amazing place to eat, the food is phenomenal, our server was…read moreFuzuki, we've eaten here several times and the atmosphere is amazing the service is impeccable! Tapas, pasta, and pizza! Everything is fine dining worthy but at cheaper prices

Rigo's is one of my favorites! I've come here for birthdays, anniversaries, and girls' nights out,…read moreand it's always such a fun spot for food and drinks with the girls. The Paella and Clams are my favorites, but honestly, EVERYTHING here is delicious. There's always something good on the table, and I love coming here when we want to order a bunch of things and share. I also love the atmosphere here! You can see the kitchen and watch them make the pizzas in the brick oven, which is such a cool touch. The bar is super cute too, and they have this huge Red Bull display in the back that I thought was so fun! The staff is always so good and attentive too. Always love celebrating at Rigo's!

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Limor W.

14 years ago

I chose this restaurant because a) other travelers on other forums recommended it b) I couldn't get a last minute reservation at any of the profile ocean front restaurants, and c) I didn't want to spend a lot of money on a nice sit down meal. The result was that I was very pleased with this restaurant. They couldn't take my reservation with short notice, but they were able to put me on their call head list, which was the amount of time it took me to walk down there, so I had almost no wait on a Saturday night at 7:00 pm. I liked their variety of pastas and pizza - some unique and some standard. The spaghetti con Tobago e calamari was so good I literally licked my plate clean - no joke. The hostess and waiters were very friendly, patient and efficient. I even sought out the manager to tell her how pleased I was with the service. However, this restaurant is not on the Ocean FRONT. It is on a side street, so unless you are on their outside tables, you won't see the ocean at all. If you want to see the ocean, then don't come here. But, if you are, like me, satisfied to pay less for a quality meal, with the drawback of having only a peripheral ocean view, then like me, you will find this meal a fantastic value, with a lovely atmosphere. It is across the street from an old church and parking lot - like I said, not perfect, but well worth the price. I gave this restaurant the highest reviews in all categories. I was very happy I chose this restaurant for my last dinner in Hawaii. I will DEFINITELY dine here again and recommend it to friends. read more

Sunny E.

313

156

2 years ago

I recently dined at Arancino on Beachwalk, and it was overall a pleasant experience. The ambiance was lovely, and the service was top-notch--our server was attentive and made us feel welcome throughout the meal. I ordered the Spaghetti ai Ricci di Mare (Sea Urchin) and the Tagliatelle alla Bolognese, both of which came highly recommended, and the flavors were excellent. The richness of the sea urchin and the hearty bolognese were standout dishes for me. However, I did notice that the pasta was a bit more undercooked than what I'd consider al dente, and after reading other reviews, it seems like I'm not the only one who felt this way. While I usually enjoy a firm bite, it leaned toward undercooked in my opinion. Aside from that, everything else was spot on. The Margherita Pizza was a great starter--light, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. I also recommend trying the Caprese Salad if you want something refreshing and classic. Overall, Arancino is a solid spot for Italian food in Waikiki, especially if you're looking for bold flavors and excellent service. Just be aware that the pasta might be firmer than expected. read more

Chibi C.

272

300

1 year ago

The restaurant felt a bit dingy and unclean. I noticed dust and trash in the corner where we were seated, which wasn't a great first impression. It made me wonder if they cut corners in other areas as well. On the positive side, our server was attentive and explained the menu nicely, which I appreciated since it was our first visit. I already knew what I wanted from reading reviews, so I ordered that instead of going with his recommendation. The focaccia bread was decent but not memorable, especially considering the restaurant's prices. My pasta was disappointing oily, bland, and lacking depth of flavor. I had to ask for red pepper flakes (asked for three times and finally got some) just to give it some kick, and it would have been nice if Parmesan had been offered automatically. My spouse's squid ink pasta had more flavor but was still overly oily. The highlight was the tiramisu, which was creamy and enjoyable, though I felt it lacked the depth of brandy flavor I was expecting. Overall, for the price point, the food and atmosphere were underwhelming. Unfortunately, it's not a place I would return to. read more

Quinn C.

7 years ago

Went lunch with my friend , we order the lobster bisque , seafood pasta and cheese pizza . The only thing I can say good is lobster bisque , the smell and the taste is great . I actually should be stopped by that . The main dish seafood pasta . I was really disappointed, the pasta is bit cold it's only hot up with tomato sauce. Another main dish we have is cheese pizza , I know is made with all cheese and it's came with side of honey , BuT it's really salty! If i keep eating/dipping with honey it's way too much. Finally , the waiter , it's USA. Every body have rights to their speech , but hello? U guys are doing your work. I just can't believe what i heard . Lady " she's (or he ) is giving me eyes blablaha" Guy"you should throw the stuff to her face." I can understand u guys talking SXXT, can u stop giving me eyes when guys are chatting? This is first time I'm having Italian food and yes, this is last time too . Thank you for the good memories. read more

Lori H.

12 years ago

Last night I took my husband to Arancino on Beachwalk to celebrate his 30th birthday. I am so glad we decided to try it here as it has easily become our favorite Italian restaurant. We first tried the clams in a white wine garlic sauce that my husband LOVED- he wanted to order a second serving! I had the rigatoni all' amatriciana while my husband had the mushroom risotto. Both were AMAZING. For dessert we tried the tiramisu, which was also superb (not like other restaurants I've tried and been let down!) Hands down, this is our go to Italian restaurant. I strongly suggest anyone to try it here, there's an amazingly cozy vibe (the restaurant is small) but I enjoyed it as it didn't feel like we were still in HI, even though we were in the heart of Waikiki. (Side note: the service was excellent! Arancino's staff was so sweet!) read more

Monica E.

267

324

4 months ago

Arancino was one of our favorite meals during our trip. The food was outstanding, and everything we ordered was full of flavor and perfectly prepared. The Cuocere di Vongole was delicious, with fresh clams and a flavorful sauce. The Risotto di Funghi Porcini was rich, creamy, and packed with earthy porcini flavor. The Carbonara was another standout--creamy, perfectly cooked, and one of the best we've had. The ambiance is warm and inviting, making it a great spot for a nice dinner. It is a smaller restaurant, so I highly recommend making a reservation in advance because it fills up quickly. The food can take a little while to come out, especially when they're busy, but it's absolutely worth the wait. If you're looking for authentic Italian food in Waikiki, Arancino is definitely worth a visit. read more

Mary P.

140

249

11 years ago

Amaze balls!! Went for lunch with the lady boss last week and we were pleasantly delighted by the great service and delicious Italian cuisine. I didn't want anything too heavy but something that would satisfy my hunger. I ordered the risotto de funghi -- true comfort food. The boss ordered the meatballs with penne pasta, a spicy dish (sorry can't remember the exact name of the dish) and she loved it. The ambience was very warm, elegant and cozy. I will need to return and try other items from their menu because they have a lot of great dishes to choose from. We forgot about dessert this time but next time we'll make it a point to get some dessert! read more

Nate R.

Elite 26

3 months ago

We really enjoyed this Italian restaurant! It's a little on the smaller side, but honestly, that gave it the perfect cozy Italian restaurant vibe. It felt intimate and welcoming, and the food definitely lived up to the atmosphere. We both really enjoyed the pasta. I ordered the rigatoni Bolognese, and my wife got the spaghetti carbonara. Both were delicious and full of flavor. We're big fans of Italian food and have some really great local Italian spots back home, so we were genuinely impressed by this place. Definitely feels like a hidden gem right in the middle of Waikīkī. If you love Italian food, this is a spot worth checking out! read more

Lad B.

Elite 26

272

475

4 months ago

Arancino on Beachwalk is a must-visit when you are in Honolulu! The restaurant has such a wonderful, cozy atmosphere, and the authentic Italian cuisine is top-tier. The real standout of our evening, however, was the front-of-house team. Sophia and Nikki looked after us and they were absolutely outstanding. Their recommendations were perfect, their timing was seamless, and their warm hospitality made our dinner feel special. Excellent food paired with unforgettable service. True authentic Italian cuisine. IMHO, not to be missed. Thank you, Sophia & Nikki for your sterling service. read more

Shawn O.

2 years ago

This is the best food we had on Oahu hands down and we ate at really good places including the Ritz in North Shore. The Carbonara is bomb. The Bolognese was really good too, but 8 days on Oahu all over and the carbonara was the best meal we had. I was here a week ago and had to come back to give it a 5 because people need to know. read more

Michelle K.

1 year ago

The entire experience was simply wonderful. The service was attentive without being intrusive, the food was expertly prepared and absolutely delicious, and the warm, intimate ambiance created the perfect atmosphere. It truly made for a great date night spot, and we'd recommend it to anyone looking for a memorable evening out. read more

Sunshine W.

8 years ago

Been there during lunch time (11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.) and lucky that I caught the Special promotion for Kama'aina with 50% discount. I love the spaghetti in black ink sauce and tomato soup, those are tasty and little bit spicy by the chilies and spicy herbs. Overall is good but it took time (almost an hour) to get food. read more

Andrea S.

8 years ago

It's so fun to find your next favorite restaurant and part of me is reluctant to post a rating, as to not see it overrun. Excellent eggplant over spaghetti. Fiancé had mushroom risotto and it was also to die for. Very friendly staff, easy to make minor changes to dishes. No fuss. Will be back on a regular basis. Aloha read more

Roxanne Y.

11 years ago

First time at Arrancino's Beachwalk and what an amazing restaurant. Our server Yuko was fantastic. And the manager Kaulana was very pleasant and professional. Highly recommend the Lobster pasta...perfectly done lobster and al dente pasta. Finished with a glass of pinot gricio. Will definitely be back!!! read more

takeshi k.

18 years ago

Cute cozy Italian restaurant. Best Italian in town I suppose. Pasta is perfectly cooked al dente. Pizza is pretty thin and crispy not like Domino's. I can definitely recommand. You'd love it. Pretty crowded at 7:00 to 8:00pm. Better to go earlier or later. read more

Tak N.

9 years ago

We often buy Arancino's special lunch for our weekly lunch meetings. Our favorite is the tobiko and the alfredo pasta. Their flavor is spot on, every time. The salad and soup that come with the special lunch is great too! read more

Turtle C.

8 years ago

Great Italian rest. in waikiki. Love this place!! Been here a couple of times. Great food, great service,& great environment. They serve an awesome lunch menu too. The seafood pasta is da bomb. read more

Jason W.

8 years ago

My gf and I came in here for dinner a second time. Stacy was great! She took good care of us. Ther server Madison was very nice and excellent service. Felt like i was back in N.Y again. read more

Matt N.

444

11 months ago

Best Italian restaurant in Hawaii! Yup, Hawaii, not just Oahu. If anyone else got something to say about that come see me. I'm bout that. I'm at the Outrigger outside the bank! read more

Beth R.

224

215

9 years ago

Authentic Italian restaurant Listed in Waikiki. Waitress was very attentive and service was great. Stacy was our go to manager. She made sure our experience was top notch! read more

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Arancino di Mare Restaurant Waikiki Beach, Honolulu, Hawai'i

Appetito Craft Pizza & Wine Bar

We had a great last dinner of our vacation here! For Italian in Hawaii, this place is pretty dang…read moregood! The make their own pasta here which of course is a plus. For our "appetizer" we shared a margherita pizza and it was actually so delicious. The perfect thinness of the crust and the flavor was super good. For my dinner I had the bolognese which is always my go to. Appetito knows how to do a bolognese right! #cleanplateclub Our waitress was so sweet and helpful! We met the nicest family traveling from Japan and loved getting to chat with them as well!

Appetito Craft Pizza & Wine Bar was a hit with the whole family!…read more This delicious restaurant is just half a block from our hotel and after walking by so many times, we finally decided to give it a try. For our first time we decided to just walk-in and they had a 20-minute wait, which was not too bad compared to other dinner spots. However, I highly recommend making a reservation ahead of time through Open Table. For dinner we decided to go with the mushroom cheese risotto, truffle alfredo fettuccine and arugula salad. For my little one we went with their margherita pizza. Everything was outstanding! Probably the best risotto I've ever had! It was packed with flavor and so good and comforting. The truffle alfredo was perfection, and the taste of the truffle was on point. My little picky eater almost finished the whole pizza, which I guess was a good sign. We loved it so much we decided to come back the following week. For the second time I didn't notice I had made reservations during their happy hour. Please note they have a happy hour food menu with heavily discounted food items which I thought was amazing. During this time we also tried the curry meatball and the prosciutto pizza. As always, everything was absolutely delicious! I know people don't usually go to Hawaii to eat Italian food, but definitely give this spot a chance during your visit!

Boquerones Pizza: Tomato sauce, Mozzarella, roasted red bellpepper, white anchovy, and Italian Parsley.

Prosciutto Pizza: Tomato sauce, Mozzarella, local arugula, and shaved Grana Padano cheese.

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Bistecca alla Fiorentina: 26 oz T-bone steak, grilled with rosemary and garlic. Great to share!

Botanico Waikiki

3.8

(73 reviews)

0.2 mi

We were looking for a nice Italian place to help celebrate a birthday and Botanico was it! We were…read moreunsure how it would be - always iffy about heading into Waikiki not knowing what might be a tourist trap. We were pleasantly surprised by the food and drinks! We enjoyed the sangria (white was better than red to us) and the kids loved their mocktails too. The caesar salad was perfect and I loved my clam pasta. Another diner had the osso buco, which was a special, and it was really good and he polished it off. Service was really friendly and the ambiance was nice. The restaurant validated our parking for that building -I believe it's the Waikiki Shopping Plaza (about Stix Waikiki).

This place is pretty new so everything is clean and shiny. Service was fast, friendly, and mostly…read moreefficient (the server took the remainder of a dish for boxing and never brought it back). Cocktails were well done and interesting. The charcuterie board had "issues". It had no fruit or olives, two small pieces of cheese, and 3 different kinds of liver pâté. I don't dislike pâté, but RL does, and if we had known it was that pâté heavy, we would have passed on it. The entrees were quite good. I especially enjoyed the variety of fungi in mine. Sadly, they were out of the wine RL wanted. Validated parking is available in the Waikiki Shopping Plaza, which was very convenient.

Charcuterie ＊Great to Share

Inside

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View from my booth

Arancino at The Kahala

Excellent food and service. I celebrated my sister's birthday with her family (husband, nieces and…read moretheir S.O.'s), on a Friday night. To be expected, it was very busy at the Kahala, and the lot was full, so we used the valet (free parking). The entrance is right there, off the roundabout, which was good, because of the traffic, I was running about 15 minutes late driving in from Kailua, and I was the last one there. The 8 of us were seated at a large table at the back of the dining room, which actually is a nice spot, conveniently located near the restrooms ;D. They offer a variety of pastas and pizzas, along with a couple of prefixe dinners, with optional wine pairings. One of my niece's bf's ordered a prefixe, while the rest of us decided on several pasta dishes and a pizza to all skate family style. They provided a load of comp brioche bread along with butter, an oil/balsamic dipping sauce, and a pesto accompaniment. It was a good thing because the food took quite a while to come out due to it being so busy, but it was worth the wait. There were several dishes that are finished tableside by the servers, and our server Jonatin did an excellent job, not just preparing then, but also explaining the entire process. The service is definitely 5 star, and the food is also excellent, with a couple of them our favorites. The risotto was nicely al dente, and the sauce, finished tableside in a large wheel of Parmesana Reggiano, deliciously creamy. We also ordered ours topped with shavings of black truffle. The Frutti di mar pasta was also perfectly done with a variety of seafood that was great. Even with all these great dishes, the pasta carbonara was our favorite, perfectly prepared with layers of flavor. The environment was definitely lively and a little loud, as the background music and the overall diner's conversation made it a little hard to hear each other, even at just our own table, although it did make it feel lively and enjoyable. Definitely a worthwhile spot for special occasions, unless you have the budget for regular dining. A must try for the great food and service.

10/10 food, 10/10 service, and 10/10 atmosphere…read more This was probably my top Italian dining experience on the island and is going on our list of places to visit at least once a year like the Gaslamp. From the moment the focaccia bread hit the table, I knew the food was gong to be amazing. Dish after dish, this place didn't disappoint, and the table side Parmesan cheese wheel/ tiramisu entirely elevated the experience. After we traveled to Italy last year, I went on a quest to find a carbonara like Italy on island, and this is the only place that nailed it. As a bartender for 15 years the cocktails were amazing. I wasn't the biggest fan of the chardonnay and Pinot noir, but I feel wine taste can be subjective. This is probably the most affordable fine dining I've also had on island so far. An appetizer, 2 entrees, 4 alcoholic beverages, and a desert was about $250 for the 2 of us. That may seem like a lot, but as far as saving money to go out on special occasions, it was worth every penny. Everything is expensive these days. It's all about getting value for your money. Make sure to validate your parking at the restaurant. It gives you 4 hours of free of valet parking. I reccomend tipping the guys $5-10. Self parking at other places on the island would at least cost you that much. Pulling right up to the front and is convenient and those guys work hard. Special thanks to managers Maria and Amanda for checking in on us and gifting us a little lemon cake for our anniversary. It was the first time I've seen candy glass like that. Super cool! Service is everything. Post COVID, there has been a huge dip in customer service. Amazing workers are hard to find and as a person who was in the service industry for many years, this is sad to see. However, I would like to thank our servers Paulo and Devin. Their professionalism, menu knowledge, and service was the best part of the meal. I know it's their job, but they made us feel as if we were being taken care of by family or close friends. They are a huge asset to this company and I hope to see them excelling the next time we come to dine at Arancino at the Kahala.

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San Paolo Pizzeria

Amazing Food its Yummy Good service and all the stuff is…read morefriendly. And clean restaurant. And they have parking. Just park at Ilikai marina parking lot and they Validate. I was there for 3hrs I only pay 5$ with validation . And owner is cute Thank you for the yelf invite. Me and my 3friend love all the food

In July, I came here with my family to check out their brunch menu. We had a large party so we made…read morereservations in advance. It was not busy when we arrived at the restaurant. We dined on a Saturday morning at 8:30 am. We were seated near the stage area with two tables next to each other to accommodate our large party. The service was friendly, but we had to constantly ask for items that were forgotten like silverware, water, coffee refills, etc. Once we got our food, some of us noticed that our plates had different items on it even though we ordered the exact same dish. Sauces were missing, fruits were even missing on the plates. I liked the Brazilian cheese waffle. It's pricey for the amount of food you receive, but it is Waikiki after all. Overall, the food was pretty good but we didn't have the best experience. We may return to try their pizza. Happy Eating!

A stage for live music!

CHOCOLATE AND STRAWBERRY

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Tres Leches Cake

Cucina Moon

Please, PLEASE, I beg of you please bring back the spicy carbonara as a permanent menu item! This…read morespicy carbonara was by far the best thing I've had here at Cucina Moon. The other pasta dishes I've had since the spicy carbonara was taken off have been good, for sure. The regular carbonara is great, the avocado salmon tartare is a great starter, my boyfriend has gotten the Bolognese and the Gnocchi, all of them are good with great texture to the pasta and well developed flavor. But the spicy carbonara. I can't even describe to you how heartbroken I was when I went back and was told it was a seasonal menu item. My begging aside, the service here is always very friendly and helpful. The restaurant itself is clean and simple. Very underrated-- there's hardly ever a line! If you've never been here before I would highly recommend it as a great lunch or dinner spot when you want to have a nice conversation with people and don't want to be somewhere that's overly formal.

Tried Cucina Moon and everything was really good! I hear they make their pasta in house and the…read morenoodles were perfectly al dente with amazing texture! This place used to be so popular and heard it was hard to get a reservation but now it's calmed down it was almost empty when we came. We got the Kauai shrimp tomato cream, carbonara, and gnocchi. The shrimp pasta was so flavorful and creamy, exactly what I wanted! The carbonara was delicious too, and even as someone who isn't a big bacon person, it wasn't overpowering. My roommate really enjoyed the gnocchi texture! Portions were just decent, it was just enough to enjoy without being extremely full and just enough for dessert! The HOUSE TIRAMISU was soooo amazing. Need to come back!

Today's Special- Spicy Pasta

Gnocchi, delicious

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IL Tappo

A little hard to find, which only adds to the secluded and intimate atmosphere. The food was…read moredelicious and fresh. By far the best part of dinner was the service. Not only were they quick and efficient, but incredibly friendly. I'll definitely be back!

Pretty solid food. Came here and had the Caprese salad, margherita pizza, some bruschetta. It was…read moredelicious! Service was good, the interior of the restaurant was nice, look forward to coming back.

Interior

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El Cielo

If you are ever in Wakiki, please visit this quaint and cozy spot! A short walking distance from…read morehotels in the Hilton Hawaiian Village... it is worth it! Food was excellent, service was impeccable and the vibe was chill. It did not disappoint... will stop by next time we visit for sure. Aloha..

We celebrated my partner's birthday here and had high expectations because of the positive reviews…read more The interior decor was fabulous, and our server was attentive and friendly. We started with cocktails, and I really enjoyed my Nueva España. For pinchos, we ordered the Empanada, Boquerones & Guindilla, and Croquetas de Jamón. The Empanada was our favorite dish of the night. The Boquerones & Guindilla were tasty, but the Croquetas were bland, even with the sauce. Next, we had the Seafood Paella. In hindsight, we probably shouldn't have mixed all of the aioli into the paella because it made the dish feel quite heavy. The rice was also firmer than I prefer, although the seafood was fresh and delicious. For our mains, we ordered the Lamb Chops and the Amadai. The lamb chops were quite lean and didn't particularly stand out. The Amadai had an interesting texture, but it was too salty for my taste. The clams served with the fish also didn't appeal to us, so we left them untouched. The restaurant surprised us with a complimentary dessert for the birthday celebration, which was a very nice gesture and much appreciated. Overall, it was a decent dining experience with excellent service and a beautiful atmosphere, but the food didn't quite live up to our expectations.

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Allegrini Deli & Market

3.9

(21 reviews)

0.2 mi

Great food and ambiance! We got the spaghetti and meatballs…read moreand the pesto mozzarella sandwich! The service was good, the employees and owner were incredibly hospitable and friendly.

Decently sized Italian dining and deli market. The setup inside if kind of cool, an Italian market…read morewith seating, dining and a bar area. We had the Spaghetti Cabronara, Meatball Sandwhich, and the Mediterranean Salad. The meatball sandwhich was pretty good, the bread was crispy and tasty, the meatballs cooked well and the sauce matched well. The salad however was extremely thin and smaller than expected, didn't really look even remotely like what was pictured on the menu but the flavor was there with the balsamic and fresh ingredients. The spaghetti carbonara was the main let down. It was completely bland, flavorless, and the smallest dish of the night with a price tag that would make you assume otherwise. The service overall was okay, we weren't greeted coming in and just found a spot to sit down. After ordering, we never really got checked in on again. I will say this place can get busy, we were the only ones here at first but over time it more and more trickled in and only 1 server was available so I don't want to harp in this too much after tables started filling. Overall, I would recommend the sandwiches if you come here, I have a feeling from looking around and from my own spaghetti carbonara that the pasta dishes all have that similar flavor of bland. The sandwiches however, seemed to be a hit. We enjoyed ours and others seemed to be as well.

La Bomba pizza

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Hy's Steak House

We celebrated our 36th wedding anniversary at Hy's, and once again, it did not disappoint. From…read morethe two young men at the valet stand to the welcoming hostess at the check-in desk, our evening got off to a wonderful start. Trevor and Mana along with a few other young men on the team, were amid the action. We were a table of two, yet we watched them seamlessly serve other tables including parties of 6, 9, and 10. It was amazing to see them move like a well-oiled machine while delivering such excellent service to everyone. Their teamwork, attentiveness, and professionalism truly stood out. And then there was the food! From the delicious cheese bread and French onion soup to the salad, Beef Wellington, and Delmonico steak, every course was a treat. Dessert was the perfect finale: chocolate flambe, along with a complimentary flourless chocolate cake. Hands down, it was a memorable dining experience from beginning to end. Thank you to the entire Hy's team for making our 36th anniversary so special. A special thank-you to Trevor for offering us a complimentary photo to commemorate our celebration. It was such a thoughtful gesture and a wonderful keepsake from our special evening. Your hospitality, outstanding service, and delicious food made this anniversary one to remember. We wish Hy's nothing but continued success and we look forward to returning!

Hy's steak house more like overHYped steakhouse. This place came highly recommended via social…read moremedia and yelp reviews so we were soOooOo excited to come here as we are always looking for a good steakhouse and a nice dinner while on vacation. This place hit neither. Dress code enforced posted on their website and they remind you when they call about your reservation. That's fine bc we like to dress up for dinner while on vacation anyways. We each ordered filet mignon and you would have to pay me to eat that again. It was AWFUL. I mean look at the pictures does that even look like a filet mignon to you ?! It was thick and the texture was terrible. It tasted like a steak from Dennys. The baked potato was amazing and our (not) server, helper packed it with butter balls and sour cream which was really appreciated. Our server sat us and took our order and then the cool helper dude is the one who checked on us, brought our food, etc. he was way better than the server. I don't really understand the dynamic between the two. Anyways we left this place severely disappointed after spending hundreds of dollars. We sought out to redeem ourselves the next night on Oahu and found Aloha steakhouse on yelp. It was a million x better and one of the best steaks I've ever had. Do yourselves a favor, skip Hys and just go to Aloha. You might think at Hys you're "paying for the experience" but it will only be a disappointing experience at best.