Under new ownership and bringing back the place we knew and loved in the 1980's and 1990's. We last ate here in 1990 and were not disappointed. We met the new owners and encourage everyone to give this establishment another chance. Support local! Our food and service were awesome! Prices very reasonable. read more

lived in NY and San Francisco and this place is just as good! Max is amazing and brings that aloha vibe. would recommend this will be me and my wife's date night spot as long as we are here living in Hawaii. read more

Food and service was great. Ambience was nice- just the same as when I went there decades ago. The new owners are very nice. I'll definitely eat there again. read more

First time trying this place out and i was definitely impressed! We came with a large group and Max and his wife were very accommodating! We ordered the Pesto Pasta with chicken and the Carbonara with chicken. The pesto chicken was very delicious and the Carbonara was the star of the show for me! Definitely one of the best carbonara's I've ever had. The Carbonara was so creamy and saucy, they way i like it because a lot of places don't give you that much sauce but Auntie Pasto's for sure does! The chicken was so flavorful and everyone loved it! We also ordered some appetizers like the Mozzerella sticks which were crispy and cheesy, The pesto pizza was also sooo good! Service was great at this restaurant, They gave so many good recommendations and the food came out in a timely manner. I can't wait to come back again when I need my Italian fix! read more

Auntie Pasto's - pesto pasta with chicken and carbonara with chicken - Italian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We had such a wonderful dinner at Aunty Pasto's tonight. My son had the carbonara, and I ordered the shrimp and lobster ravioli. Both were absolutely delicious! We also had Diet Coke and a pomegranate Italian cream soda, which was such a fun treat. I love that the new owners have kept the familiar look and feel of Aunty Pasto's. It still has that cozy, old-school Italian atmosphere that makes the place special, but the service was also excellent. The staff was friendly and attentive, there was nice music playing in the background, and the whole restaurant just had a really comfortable, welcoming vibe. Tonight was especially meaningful because my son and I were having dinner together on the 1 yr anniversary of my mom's passing. Sitting there enjoying such a good meal, I kept thinking about how much she would have loved the food here. Great food, great service, and a wonderful atmosphere. So happy to see Aunty Pasto's continuing on while still keeping the character that people remember. We will definitely be back! read more

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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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Auntie Pasto's used to be my favorite Italian eatery growing up, but the quality and quantity of the dishes has really gone downhill. Pictured are half size take out containers. Our go to was always their fresh noodles fettuccini alfredo, but for the last two times it has been subpar and not a creamy smooth sauce. I wanted to try something different and got the fried eggplant with gorgonzola. It did have a good amount of gorgonzola, but lacked enough sauce. The best was a simple kids portion of spaghetti with meat sauce. Wish that they would have mixed the pasta with the sauce, because by the time I opened up this take out, it had formed layers like digging through an archaeological site. You have to wait in the to be seated area to pickup your take out order and there is only metered parking nearby. Also don't expect complimentary bread if you order take out. #bigboyproblems read more

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First time visiting Auntie Pasto's and it was an absolutely amazing experience. Handmade fettuccine, gnocchi and meatballs were all great! Gnocchi was melt in your mouth. Spoke with Max, who said they took over the business in recent months. Loved the vibe and atmosphere overall. Definitely going to be visiting again! read more

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This place is still amazing. Max and his wife took over and really kept it alive and the same allure it always had. The food is excellent, the service is wonderful, min was a great waiter as well. The music was so pleasant. I have nothing but good things to say about this place. Even the bathrooms were clean and the entire place was so well kept and in my opinion it was a 10/10 experience in every aspect. Please go here and keep this business alive, you will not regret it. read more

We love how inviting and welcoming the owners are. Kaylee and Maxs are so personable and you can see their hard work when you dine here. We've come twice now and both times we've left completely satisfied and needing a walk haha. The carbonara and bolognese for our first visit was delicious. Our second time we went for the fettuccine alfredo and the ribeye. Flavors were so good! Tasty! Both times we had to get their fresh fettuccine noodles with the pastas and shared the Gorgonzola pesto pizza. The Caesar salad's dressing is addicting as well. At the end of the meal you gotta try their homemade tiramisu. It's a perfect end to the meal. read more

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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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We went back for lunch again, and it was just as good as the first time. This time we ordered the fried mozzarella to start, split the sausage pizza, and tried the Pasta of the Day, which was a basil pesto oil sauce. Everything was excellent. The fried mozzarella was perfectly crispy, the pizza had a great crust and plenty of flavor, and the pasta was fresh, light, and really well done. Our server was also incredibly nice and polite. She checked on us just enough without hovering and made the whole experience even better. I still don't understand why lunch isn't busier. The food is consistently great, the service is friendly, and the prices are hard to beat. If you're looking for a local lunch spot, Aunty Pasto's is definitely worth checking out. read more

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

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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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Cozy, clean, delicious food, great service! Family owned, support local highly recommend!

Food was so ono. Service was great. Ambiance felt cozy and felt very comforting. New owners are friendly and welcoming. Will definitely be back read more

Amazing food, service, and atmosphere!! New owners that really take care and know what they're doing! Maxs was a very caring,friendly,and hospitable!! Many regular customers were dining as well, the food was amazing and great service!! read more

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

You know a place is good when you can't wait to make a review and give them 5 stars. First time there last month, what great service! I guess there are new owners that took over the restaurant, they are so nice and the food was Ono! Definitely this will be our new regular spot to eat again. read more

This was some of the best Italian food in that state. Our dishes were perfectly cooked, portions were generous, and the service was incredible. I had the most amazing mussels and clams; I felt like I was transported back to my local Italian eatery and felt like I was family. It seems like the restaurant is under new ownership and the quality and service really shine. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a great local Italian spot! 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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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 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

The food is not that good like before ,Did they change the chef taste very different.

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

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

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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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

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

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

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

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

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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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

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

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

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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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

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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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

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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