I was recommended this place by a friend and let me tell you that nothing could prepare me for how phenomenal the food and the service was here. One of the owners here was our waiter and he was nothing but welcoming and even told us his story. We ordered the carbonara, the Bolognese and the chicken Parmesan with homemade fettuccine noodles. When I tell you we cleared the plates we cleared the plates. My brother and I couldn't recommend this place enough. Mahalo Auntie Pasto's for being such an amazing restaurant. read more

Auntie Pasto's - Italian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Everything here is fantastic. This is the type of restraunt you can come to for any event. The food does not disapoint. Food so good it gave me one kanak attack!!!! Yessah braddah max for the 10/10 service and food!! read more

Auntie Pasto's continues to be one of the best local Italian restaurants in Honolulu in my opinion! Nestled in the heart of Makiki, this longtime neighborhood favorite never disappoints. The food is consistently delicious, the portions are incredibly generous, and the service is warm and welcoming from the moment you walk in. The new owners, Kevin and his wife, have done an amazing job honoring the restaurant's legacy. They've kept the same beloved menu, quality ingredients, and recipes that so many locals have enjoyed over the years while adding their own genuine hospitality. If you visit, do yourself a favor and order the fresh house-made fettuccine with your pasta, it makes an already incredible meal even better! I also love supporting local businesses, especially when they're owned by people with deep roots in our community. Kevin attended Queen Kaʻahumanu Elementary as a child, and it's inspiring to see a local boy grow up and continue investing back into the neighborhood through a beloved family restaurant. If you're craving authentic Italian food, generous portions, and outstanding service, Auntie Pasto's is a must-visit. Highly recommended, and I'll definitely be back! read more

We were the only customers in there for a while, so the front work worker set us next to the large picture window facing Britannia Street, which was very nice. Good food and wine menu, and glad they have Italian beer. Quick service and the food came out relatively quickly, although again we were the only ones there. We had an appetizer of escargot, for our main dish we shared the Cacciucco seafood stew, and because it came with no sides, we ordered a marinara spaghetti off the kids menu. That was very filling for two of us, but then again we're not very big eaters. This place is always very cozy with great food and a comforting atmosphere read more

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Came here with a friend for an early dinner/late lunch. There were no one but us around so we were sat fairly quickly. I really wanted to try their mozzarella sticks but they were out! So sad. After we ordered we got their complimentary bread which was fire! We ordered: * Garlic Bread: 8/10, solid appetizer, crunchy, buttery, and garlicky. We probably should've saved some for the pastas itself but we ended up devouring it. (We were given more free bread though, not the same as the garlic bread tho) * Lasagna: 9/10. This was my first time ever having lasagna at a restaurant, and first time I'm having it in general for like a decade. You have a choice for the sauce it comes in, I just told the waiter whatever he felt like would be best. I think it was the mushroom one. It was pretty good, no complaints. * Chicken Alfredo: 8.7/10, my friend got this so I don't have any specific notes about it. It was good from the couple bites I tried. I live super close so I think the next time I'm craving pasta I may swing by, to me, it's not considered affordable enough to be in my immediate radar even if it is really close. read more

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I went in today(a Monday) for lunch and the ambiance was wonderful. It seemed like a slower day for the restaurant which was nice because it was so peaceful inside, my server was very sweet(did not catch her name but she was great) and everything was both quick to appear and very delicious. I highly recommend the spinach and cream spaghetti. Topped off with a window view and Bella Notte playing as I was eating my pasta. 5 stars and I will return again, hopefully to try dessert next time. read more

Auntie Pasto's - 52. Spinach & Cream Pasta (add chicken) - Italian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I've always thought of Aunty Pasto's as a dinner place, but we stopped in for lunch the other day and I'm really glad we did. My boyfriend and I both got the Pasta of the Day, which was penne Bolognese, and it was honestly really good. For $8.95, I wasn't expecting much, but it tasted fresh, the portion was filling, and you really can't beat the price. We also split a Greek salad, and that ended up being just as good. It got me wondering why lunch isn't busier. It's impossible to find a meal like this for under $10 anymore, especially at a local restaurant that's been around for so long. If you're looking for a good lunch without spending a fortune, give Aunty Pasto's a shot. We'll definitely be coming back to try the next Pasta of the Day. read more

Auntie Pasto's - Italian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

A true hole in the wall place. Walking up, I had no idea what to expect. The inside is super cute, exposed brick and just what you would expect from a little Italian place. The service was ok. The guy seemed shocked when after 20 minutes of sitting we asked if we could order. But he was sweet. Food was amazing. Side salad was tiny and didn't have much on it for $9. But the pasta was so good. I got the chicken fettuccine Alfredo. I'm still thinking about it. Homemade noddles and the most flavorful sauce. It far exceeded my expectations, and I would even go out of my way to eat there again. read more

Auntie Pasto's - Fresh Fettuccine Alfredo with chicken. Amazing! Thinner, but flavorful sauce. - Italian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Had the pleasure of returning to Auntie Pasto's last night- we all remember it as a great spot growing up, and I'm happy to say the new owners view it the same way. Tremendous service, and a transcendent carbonara. Be back soon! read more

As a home cook I love treating myself every now and then. And when I do I love coming to Auntie Pasto's Everything was absolutely amazing given we did come within the last two hours before closing but service was great. Everyone was so friendly. The food was scrumptious so ONO! The mood inside very is giving classic mom&pop Italian restaurants. I love how the tables are with the menus already there so you can kind of just look at it and still have it without it being in the way of your food. The portion sizes are huge. I couldn't even finish my pasta. I had to take home my left overs but more for later is always good. Service was pretty fast and the food came out HOT and super Fresh! the management was just so involved in the customer service it felt super welcoming very homie and you can feel the aloha! I hope you readers come here have an amazing experience. Keep in mind there's no parking for the building just street parking and the Walgreens parking lot but it's sooo worth it! I wish I had enough room for dessert! I'm looking forward to next time hopefully then I'll have that space for dessert! read more

Auntie Pasto's - 52. Spinach & Cream Pasta with angel hair - Italian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Stopped in for a comfort‑food carb load and Auntie Pasto's did the job. The fish piccata was the standout - moist, flaky fish with a bright lemon‑capers sauce over pasta that was cooked right, not mushy. The calamari was classic bar‑style: tender, nicely fried, and easy to keep picking at. Fettuccine Alfredo was rich and heavy in a good "I knew what I was signing up for" way, definitely shareable. Small Caesar was simple but fresh and helped cut through all the cream and butter. Casual, old‑school vibe, big portions, and you'll probably leave with leftovers - solid spot when you're craving basic Italian‑American comfort food. read more

Auntie Pasto's - Menu - Italian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This restaurant never fails to meet all expectations. The service is fast and the food is great. The spicy calamari is my favorite calamari dish anywhere !! Nice selection of beer and wines and great people watching if you are on one of the window seats. The shrimp pasta with butter sauce was absolutely perfect. Never seems to be crowded and the staff is very friendly. read more

It's been awhile since I ate here, and let me say that it was AWESOME!! New ownership took over, revamped the menu, and added what I always crave..FRESH LINGUINE. Service, food, ambience was top notch and will definitely be back soon. read more

The fennel Sausage on the pizza has no fennel...the pizza crust tastes store bought. The red pepper shaker opened and spilled all over the place. Thumbs down. read more

Auntie Pasto's - Italian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Aloha Friday carbo loading before a night out. No frills, just good servings of pasta. No lines or wait time at 4:30. . Street meter parking that turns free after 6pm (always double check the signs tho). . Pasta came with solid customer service and relaxed home restaurant vibes. cheers! read more

Auntie Pasto's - 47. Carbonara w/ angel hair and Cabernet - Italian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Recently ordered pickup from Auntie Pasto's and had trouble communicating with the person on the phone. Ordered chicken parm and requested their fettuccine with Alfredo sauce instead of the red sauce. Chicken was super crispy but sauces left a lot to be desired. Order standard menu and you'll have a better experience! read more

Last minute decision to dine here for dinner. I've been here before. It's been awhile. Place is pretty dated. Could use some deep cleaning. I was greeted within minutes. I just wish the server would sat me farther from a large family with a child blasting his IPad. Nothing more annoying than hearing device when you're trying to enjoy a meal. I ordered the small Greek salad, stuffed mushrooms and seafood fettuccine. Greek salad was just a salad. The stuffed mushrooms was really good. Unlike most stuff mushrooms they put 4 mushrooms stuffed inside this small dish loaded with some amazing cheese. The seafood pasta super salty. It was really hard to eat.I picked through it. I didn't finish it. They charged an $2.50 for their "fresh" fettuccine which I didn't asked for. I just wanted regular fettuccine noodles. I wish the server would have informed me of this so call "fresh" charge.This was not worth $51. Took the server 11 minutes to give me check after asking. He kept passing me. Was not a good experience. read more

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The new owners of Auntie Pasto's were really welcoming during our dinner last night, nice to feel their genuine approach to serving customers. Then on top of that the food was delicious! We're local and definitely coming back to support this restaurant. Cheers read more

Ignore the previous reviews from this place, it was so delicious and the service was 10/10! My husband and I had been wanting to try it for a while so we finally went. We were seated immediately and taken care of the entire night. I didn't get our waiters name but he was fantastic! So I got the spaghetti and meatballs pasta and my husband tried the chicken cacciatore pasta. Both were so flavorful and they even had Italian music playing! It felt like a little Italy! Overall, it was a 10/10 and definitely going back soon! read more

Auntie Pasto's - 45. Meatballs Pasta - Italian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The service is always amazing! The servers are always up spirit, and they go out their way to make their customers feel important. Love going to this place, always been going since I was a kid! Still will continue to go. Totally recommend and worth trying if you haven't! Me and my boyfriend both love that it's family oriented. Great atmosphere! read more

The best Greek salad in Honolulu. The food service was good. I enjoyed not having to wait to be seated. We were able to have a conversation as the space and ambiance was lovely. They accommodated my vegetarian request. Chicken parm & eggplant parm was what my siblings had they enjoyed. Pasta large portions they shared and took some home. read more

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Since I was off from work to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. holiday I decided to have e lunch with my wife at Auntie Pasto's . Last year I seen the news they said this eatery was closing their doors so I had to try them out before they close . The good news is they're not closing I asked our waiter if they're closing he replied his family took over the business Yay! I ordered their shrimp scampi it was ok my wife had their Lobster Ravioli she said it was good. The highlight was their Fried Mozzarella. It wasn't mozzarella sticks it was more like a mozzarella steak. It was very cheesy along with the marinara sauce very good . They're located at the corner of Pensacola and Beretania right across the street from First Hawaiian Bank . Parking is very limited metered parking right along Pensacola. I'll definitely dine their again in the future Support local read more

Auntie Pasto's - Menu - Italian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I remember when Aunty Pasto's was located somewhere else. When they moved to where they are now, my family stopped going, I think because parking can kind of be difficult to find. I recently went back to Aunty pastos though because I was on the hunt for the best eggplant parmigiana and the reviews here were good! I called in an order and picked up on afternoon before going to a potluck. I ordered the eggplant parmigiana with spaghetti and the fresh clams with linguine. Pick up was easy and fast. As I was waiting for the guy to get my order form the kitchen, I was looking at the menu and around the restaurant. It's a pretty big space and nicely decorated. They had some lunch specials posted on the wall too that seemed affordable. When I got to the potluck, everyone loved both pasta dishes. I liked the interesting shape of the fettuccine noodles and I think of the two, I preferred the clam sauce. I'd be back for some delicious pasta. I heard a rumor that aunty pastos was going to close, but I really hope that's not the case. Italian food scene is a little limited in Hawaii, so it's nice to have options. read more

Poor service - I could see most tables waiting including us for order taken. First comes water after 10 mins followed by order and then we wait forever. Both creamy pesto pasta and Alfredo had curdled cheese. They had no veggies and for extra mushroom and broccoli we were charged $3 each. read more

Great place, one of my favorites. Good food, friendly people and reasonable prices, highly recommended. Marinara spaghetti is in the pic... read more

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Happy National Pasta Day!! October 17th is the day to celebrate all things pasta and this noodle nut sure am happy to do so and here I am at Auntie Pasto's! Most probably of location I've never been here before though their address is S Beretania the entrance is on a super busy Pensacola Street with metered parking that's usually quite difficult to secure though I was hoping to get lucky which I did so here we go! I admit it's quite simple with the basic menu offerings I know it's gonna be pasta not ravioli, lasagna or the blunt penne pastas lol but which one is the question. I was immediately greeted by the server which seems to be the only front of the house staff as I see no other besides the kitchen she handled herself lovely as she brought me some water and took my order of "Mixed Mushroom" tossed in marinara sauce I wanted spaghetti and was surprised how fast it arrived along with some house bread with a dish of olive oil, I also ordered a Strawberry Italian Soda which was nice and refreshing. The pasta was nice and basic a generous portion topped with shredded parmesan cheese and a sprig of fresh basil is a beautiful presentation. Wished that they did offer some chili pepper flakes and/or parmesan cheese not sure if they have and I didn't ask it's just normal for me that they offer it like many other places do so...a simple thing like that is a nice touch. The vibe here is nice and cozy the service was a delight as she kept checking on me and the food was basic for the price, it was just missing something for me the cheesy decor felt dated but I got my pasta and left full. Thank you! read more

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Great meal! From the bread to the salad to the pasta and pizza everything was fresh flavorful and enjoyable! Highly recommend Came in the evening and found street parking right in front no problem Service was friendly and efficient! read more

We came around 7:30pm on a Monday night and found street parking right in front of the restaurant. And we were seated right away. I ordered the Fresh Fettuccine Alfredo with shrimp, and the shrimp was cooked perfectly. The pasta was delicious, though they were a little too generous with the sauce for my taste. My companion ordered the Carbonara with spaghetti and it was rich, smoky from the bacon . . extremely tasty! We also got the Fennel, Sausage & Roasted Pepper pizza (which tasted like they used Hillshire Farms sausage), but still done well. And their Homemade Tiramisu was so light, it melt in my mouth, and very flavorful. Service was very amiable, sweet and attentive. It is a bit warm in the restaurant, but the décor is charming, classic Italian-American. If you're looking for Italian-American food done well, I would recommend Auntie Pasto's. read more

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For a casual Italian restaurant, definitely checkout Auntie Pastio's. The vibe is very casual and light and the food is pretty good! Service can take a while, but that's because it gets very crowded on the weekend. The food was pretty good and the lobster ravioli is definitely worth the try! Prices are pretty affordable too, considering the portion of the food. Overall, we had a good experience and the food was pretty good! read more

Auntie Pasto's - Lobster Ravioli - Italian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I've been going to Auntie Pasto's for years. My favorite is the Shrimp Scampi pizza with extra garlic. The loaf of warm house bread with olive oil dip is lovely. Some of the salads are great Not everything is 5 star - I don't like the stuffed mushrooms (gooey cheese) Haven't tried most of the pastas, pizza is my go-to read more

CODY stopped by for lunch CODY ordered lobster ravioli and house bread CODY food was tasty and ample CODY server was friendly and speedy CODY dining area was clean and homey CODY liked the old school Italian decor, especially music selections CODY liked they played songs from Bobby Vinton, Little Richard, Elvis CODY will return to order more food read more

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Auntie Pasto's is not the same as before, unfortunately since its changed ownership. However, this pizza was delicious. It's about the size of a medium pizza for $18.95. Not bad since they use quality ingredients and it's far from the box pizza stores. The restaurant was not as crowded as I am used to seeing. We need to keep small local businesses going. Next time I am in the area, I will try their spaghetti dishes. Restaurant was very clean. Peeked into the kitchen and noticed it was very clean, too. Parking is a bit tricky on the streets. I would return again. read more

Auntie Pasto's - 22. Spinach, Artichoke & Roasted Garlic Pizza with side of pepperoni - Italian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

It's been a couple of years since we last came here. Food is as good as we remembered. I had the Chicken Cacciatore and my wife had the Carbonara. Will have to come back . read more

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First time visiting here and I thought it was mediocre at best. I was craving a caprese and it was very disappointing. Caprese is 3 ingredients; good tomatoes, basil and fresh mozzarella. The tomatoes were crunchy and not ripe and red. The mozzarella texture seemed like it was the "fresh" kind that is vacuum packed, not the kind that is stored in its own whey water. The basil was fine and fresh. I also ordered a side of the sausage, peppers and onions. I did not care for the sausage, but that is just my subjective opinion. Would've been nice if the bread was warm, also. read more

It's been about four years or so since I last ate at AP's. This was in part due to the drive, but also because all the reviews saying that they had changed. Well, went to lunch today, and I'm happy to say those reviews are wrong. Auntie Pasto's is the same if not better. Service was excellent and the inside was as it always ways. Menu looked more extensive, but I got an old fave, eggplant parm. My friend got a pepperoni pie. Both came out quickly and were presented well. eggplant parm was perfectly crisp and cut in big, hearty slices. Sauce was just as a remembered it, delicious. Penne was perfect. Bread that accompanied it was warm and fresh. Waters flowed. Prices were more than reasonable considering the portions. Will definitely be back again. read more

Auntie Pasto's - Italian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Yes I've also posted this review on google! This isn't spam or false;it's purely a warning for everyone who's planning to go. We found a roach in our pasta and it was a roach nymph. Which means this place is most definitely infested with roaches. The worst part is when we told the staff, they offered to make a new one? Why would I want anything from the kitchen after finding a roach in my food. We again asked for it to be taken off the bill, but nope! Me and my friend literally went out the restaurant to the bank to get cash as they put a 18% charge for apple pay and card. Guess what, when the staff bring out the bill there's the 18% fee--we were paying with cash? This place is seriously so lame, the staff is not hospitable and they are extremely slow paced too. The prices are also absurd for the portions. I would not recommend this place whatsoever, if you go here--you're willingly paying to eat bugs and have bad customer service. read more

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Wonderful food and service!! This place has been amazing for 30 years! Best Vongole I've ever tasted. My gluten free pasta was cooked perfectly. We'll be back! read more

I just ate at Auntie Pasto's and everything from the food to the service was excellent. Our waiter was really kind and as vegetarians the options we found were excellent. The Eggplant Parmesan was the best I have ever eaten in any restaurant and crunchy. The sauce for both the creamy pesto pasta and spaghetti was cheesy and creamy. The tiramisu had a strong coffee flavor and could have had a little more sugar. It was also plated really well. The dim lighting gave me a good feel and overall the service and food were excellent. read more

Auntie Pasto's - 36. Eggplant Parmesan with Spaghetti in Marinara Sauce - Italian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Had the penne pasta and pizza. Good as always. Service was good too. Daughters birthday dinner, always clean and nice read more

Nice family-run business with simply prepared, good food. I loved their version of eggplant parmigiana. Portions are large.