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    Assaggio

    3.4 (678 reviews)
    ModerateItalian
    Closed • 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Romantic
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Ella R.

    We celebrated my mom's birthday at this restaurant. We had a great time enjoying the pasta and appetizer. The staff was very friendly and attentive to our needs. I forgot to take a photo of the Caesar salad, but it was so delicious that one portion was enough to share among four people. This location is located in the Mililani Shopping Center, and walking in appears to be quite elegant.

    Roxanne H.

    We have always passed assagios mililani but haven't really given them a chance because the other pasta restaurant in the area had been our go to. That was until they started reducing their portion sizes and food quality kind of declined, so we decided to be adventurous and try assagios out; and boy were we so pleasantly surprised! We love the portion sizes -- and the option to do a small or large. We always opt for the large so that we have enough pasta for the next days lunch. If you know you know, leftover pasta tastes even better. Their portion sizes are great and their ingredients just taste fresh. We usually get the garlic cream fettuccine with chicken, which comes with broccoli. My mom usually gets the spicy seafood pasta with pink sauce, and my dad gets shrimp assagios. All solid options. Can't forget the homemade salad! Only complaint is the desserts are mid, but honestly that's such a small issue as there are tons of dessert places in the town center right next to the restaurant. We love it here and this place has been one of our biweekly dinners!

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    Kawika V.

    Assaggio has been one of my favorite restaurants on Oʻahu since I was a kid, and after all these years, it remains one of the most consistent Italian restaurants I've ever been to. We stopped in for a birthday lunch and everything was fantastic. The tableside Caesar salad is always a must-order, and my steak pasta was cooked perfectly--tender, flavorful, and free of any gristle. The chicken piccata was another standout, light and crispy without being greasy, with just the right amount of brightness from the capers. We ended the meal with the chocolate gelato, which was surprisingly one of my favorite parts of the experience. Even as someone who doesn't usually order chocolate desserts, I'd absolutely get it again. The service was phenomenal, the atmosphere was warm and inviting, and despite being busy, parking was easy. I would still recommend making reservations, especially during peak hours. Assaggio continues to be a restaurant I return to year after year, and it never disappoints.

    Chicken Saltimbocca
    Greg T.

    Assaggio's Mililani has always been an absolute staple when it comes to celebratory lunches and dinners in our small town. If you really think about it, it's actually the fanciest type of restaurant in the area. Don't let the laid back entryway fool you, this place is certainly housing some of the best food. Making a reservation is definitely recommended if possible but walk-ins are taken if you don't mind waiting for a table to clear if its busy. That being said, the experience can vary depending on your server and the amount of care that you're given during your meal. The food is always exquisite and I've always been happy with the quality and especially the amount. We went there to celebrate multiple birthdays in my family for the month of April and not remembering how large the "Large" size plates were, I essentially had enough food to bring home for leftovers. I decided to choose the Chicken Saltimbocca and the house red wine for my meal. The menu is pretty extensive and has truly something for everyone. The caesar salad is made table side and always comes out great, definitely a recommended part of the meal if you're on a date or with family who'd all like to partake. The wine menu isn't as big as some other fancy places in Honolulu, but more than satisfactory to accompany your meal. I think that this is a great restaurant to visit if you're in the mood for an experience that is more intimate without having to drive closer to downtown. While it has the menu, look, and experience of a higher end restaurant, you can always approach it with the comfort of a longtime local spot. With the right expectation going in, it can really deliver and is recommended.

    Lolo A.

    Met up with a friend at this restaurant. Ambiance was great, service was good, but the food wasn't the greatest. The clams served for one of the pasta dishes didn't taste fresh. I'd choose another entrée next time. 20 photos should be included, although Yelp doesn't always post them all with my review.

    Chefs special shrimp with garlic sauce and roasted pepper  black olives capers and pepperonis excellent!
    Tina J.

    We had my hubby's birthday lunch there. Food was ono! Service was quick and waiter was attentive - just not friendly. Restaurant was clean and average decor- Italian restaurant. Not noisy so we could have a quiet lunch with intimate conversation.

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    Cory Y.

    Came here on the Saturday before mother's day. As expected, it was pretty crowded, but not a very long wait for our reservation. I keep forgetting how small and cramped the inside is. They should move to the stand alone building where TGI Fridays and I Love Country Cafe were. Much bigger standalone restaurant. Besides that, the food and service was pretty good for a very busy night. The one bad thing was the bathroom. I understand the place was busy for pre mother's day dinner, but damn, the bathroom was pretty disgusting. The o e and only urinal was out of order making everyone use just 1 toilet. Again, was disgusting and had a lot of liquid on the ground. Hopefully they clean up every night, but they gotta fix those issues. Besides that, I will probably be back in the future as there aren't many "fancy" Italian restaurants in the area.

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    JessicaLynn R.

    We were celebrating my mom's birthday and decided to have Italian. Upon arrival I was taken back by the entrance, reminded me of a Chinese restaurant. Service was okay only down fall was when they were pre-bussing the tables! Geeze I was still eating, I felt rushed! Second was when I got my order. I ordered seafood combination with marinara but received white wine instead. Food was okay nothing too great I just had to add salt for more flavor. The calamari legs and steaks were pretty good tho and my sisters enjoyed their chicken pasta.

    Steak and pasta
    Daryl H.

    We've been dining here occasionally for years, our most recent experience was superb. We arrived at 5:45pm with no wait, it's still usually a short wait at that time. Keeping it simple, the seating is equally nice. Not like some other places that just stick you in an ugly corner. Our server was excellent, patient and friendly. Our appetizers came Out fast our main course followed. Just looove the Hot Antpasto, it's a must for me. We tend to order the same entrees when we dine here.... Steak and pasta, shrimp scampi, and carbonara. And must pronounce the food is always consistent!

    Chicken and Anchovy Sauce - Small
    Terry K.

    Those who know me would be surprised that I'd go so far north for lunch... as I do not venture beyond the H1 airport viaduct west.. UNLESS I'm dining with dear friends who live out in the west side or as north as Mililani. Worth the drive (not all Assaggio's are alike)! Parking ok, they are located in a shopping center type location If you go for lunch bring your appetite because even their small portion is a relative large portion. We had chicken and clams and bread and roasted pepper. OK OK, not as descript as I would normally be but there it is! Our selection of meals for the luncheon. Moderately priced (although some may say a bit on the high side for lunch) but all things being equal, it's a decent price for table cloth dining.... Food good! Service good! Dining companions BEST!

    Claire H.

    Second time here with the new owners. I'm so disappointed I will not return. We did not have a reservation but the parking lot was empty so we decided to walk in. We were standing in the front waiting to find out if they could seat us. The manager (?) lady hostess kept looking at us but not acknowledging us and kept doing whatever she was doing in the bar area. She couldn't even say I'll be with you in a minute. At that point I knew I should have left. We were finally seated. We ordered and our food took over 45 mins. Our server noticed and came over to apologize and check on our order. I ordered the Clam Scampi with linguine. The scampi consists of fresh clams, garlic, butter and white wine. The sauce was bland and there wasn't any garlic in the sauce. The manager did come to our table to apologize with empty words. I will not be back. If I want Italian I will drive to Pearl City or Kahala even.

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    Marlene Y.

    Check in: Always good food and great service at Assagio's Mililani. Chicken piccata is always a good choice. We also tried chicken sorrentino with mozzarella and eggplant on breaded chicken breast with Marsala wine sauce. That dish is great!! The accompanying linguine was fine as well. We topped it off with affogato and sorbet for dessert. Assagio's always delivers!

    Naomi I.

    I am surprised to see so many poor reviews for Assagio. We haven't been here in a few years and last night we had a wonderful time! We had 7:30 reservations and our table was ready and waiting for us! That's already a huge plus in my book. Waters and 2 baskets of bread were immediately brought to our table. The waiter came shortly after and took our orders. I forget his name but it was a Hawaiian name that started with a 'K'. We ordered a bottle of wine and I had one drink. Our food came all at the same time which is another plus! We were happy with the food and had a very enjoyable evening here. My daughter said her New York steak was a little on the salty side but it was cooked perfectly medium rare. My clams casino was perfect! I hope people continue to patronize this restaurant, after seeing the recent poor reviews, I was scared of how it would be, but last night was great so they must be working on improving themselves.

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    Absolutely love their chicken piccata! No one makes it like assagios. We drive all the way over just for this dish.

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    Ask the Community - Assaggio

    What is the restaurant hours? Yelp says they open 11:00-2:00. But their website says they open 5:00-8:00pm. Please update your system to reflect whatever is correct.

    They are closed for lunch. Only open for dinner from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm.

    They don't open for lunch anymore?

    Nope. Went there yesterday and the sign indicates closed For lunch.

    Can you update to say closes on Wednesdays?

    Yes, Assagio Mililani doesn't open on Wednesdays.

    Can I make a reservation on line?

    No, you cannot. First come, first serve until 7:30 pm max!

    Are they open for dine in? Each time I call, answering machine only.

    Yes they are.

    What are their vegan options besides salad?

    Just plain salad everything is cooked on the same grill with the meat. Unless u ask them to cook in a pan. They can make pasta I guess but the sauces are not vegan

    Is there a dress code?

    Casual-but I wouldn't wear slippers

    What is the dress? Shorts and T-shirt ok?

    Yes, personal preference

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    Oh My!!! While the wife was on her way home one evening, she said that she wanted some Italian…read morefood. We have lived in this area for many years so I mentioned this Italian restaurant and suggested we give it a try. Lo and behold , we were both very pleasantly surprised! The ambience was awesome and the food was the best Italian that we've had in a long while.... The service was impeccable. We had three or four guys always checking us and not in an inconvenient; the timing was perfect. I had their amazing lasagna and my wife had a delicious fettuccine pasta. We were very impressed, so decided to try a dessert (or two) and they were equally amazing. We opted to try as an appetizer, the side of sausage and peppers.... OMG Needless to say, we had a great evening & already planning our return... We can't wait to be back.

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    3.7(1.6k reviews)
    6.3 mi
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    Haven't been here in the longest time but tonight the food / service was just as good as I…read moreremembered. The hostess sat us down right as we arrived , and dropped us off some garlic knots. Our server was great, she did not take long to come take our order and they served our food to us quickly. She kept checking on us and refilled our drinks. I didn't catch her name but she was on it. The food was sooo good, my other half demolished his burger and I got the garlic cream fettuccine with mushrooms and chicken. After we were done and left almost to our car , I realized that I forgot our leftover bag on the table but as we turned to go back one of the guys was already chasing us so we didn't leave without it, such great service here. Bravos still got it after all these years Mahalo to all the staff tonight I enjoyed our visit.

    Not sure how I've lived here over 20 years and never stopped to eat at Bravos. Ive heard about it…read moreforever, just never managed to find a time to stop by and eat. Welp. We did it. And we may have found our new favorite go to for pasta. Parking is easy as there's tons of spots as its located under Anna Millers and right next to Pearlridge. Upon being seated by the hostess we were greeted by our waitress who placed a basket of their famous garlic knots on the table. These are by far and away the best garlic knots on island. (I grew up on the East coast, so I know my way around a good garlic knot). Best part is they're complimentary and bottomless...as long as you're dining in. Opposite window side of the building is a long stretch of wall where you can watch the chefs cook your food. It reminds me of an old school 80s buffet line in terms of looks. Complete with fake garlic strands and ropes of peppers. Oh, and the neon signs are a definite nostalgia trip. We opted to try the fried Mozzarella for a starter. Sauce was a little on the sweeter side, but it was delicious. My daughter got rigatoni with marinara sauce and my son got the spaghetti with meat sauce. Both of them loved their food, tho my son's meat sauce had small chunks of mushroom which I had to lie and tell him was just meat so he wouldn't spend the entire time picking out every mushroom. My wife got the vegetarian lasagna and I opted for the Fettucine pasta with chicken and mushrooms in a garlic cream sauce. Both were incredible. Us old folk ended up too full for dessert, but the kids got the kids sundaes which come with ice cream, sprinkles, whip cream and a cherry. My daughter got vanilla while my son opted for spumoni. They loved them. Will definitely be back. Already dreaming about more garlic knots. Vampires be damned.

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