Where to begin... I love this place :) The location is right by Ala Moana, I suggest parking there if there is no parking in their lot since its pretty limited. They are following Covid-19 procedures and temperature checking with social distancing. I first came here when I saw them advertise their 3 course $25 lunch special, It was a great time for me to try out the food for the first time. I've came here frequently after that. Some of my favorite menu items are the eggplant arrabiata with shrimp, Bianca Norcia with truffle oil and the Seasonal truffle, and Rossini with seasonal truffle. The menus are seasonal but these are the items that I usually order when I go there. I feel like this is one of the best places to go to IMO for truffle dishes because they add it in pasta, pizza, risotto, omelettes, and with meat. It's super yummy at a reasonable price, so why not? I highly recommend eating here for either lunch or dinner, you'll find something great to eat fro both menus. The staff are friendly and it's easy to make a reservation through their website. They also offer a private seating area upon request for a more intimate setting. :) read more

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A hidden in plain sight! I so wanted to try this place I went by myself! With the exception of the salad, served before I finished the scallops, the service was wonderful. The Hokkaido Scallop starter was a hint there was both a Japanese chef and a pizza oven in the kitchen. The Scallops were fresh, perfectly cooked with a hint of oven smoke. Every dish with leafy greens was exceptional. The crab pasta was expertly cooked. The Filet Rossini was exceptional although the summer truffles were WAY passed their prime. The odorless sliced truffles and were only for ornamentation. read more

Bernini Honolulu - Rossini - Italian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

5/16/21 It's been awhile since me and my girlfriend had a legit date night so I decided to take her to Bernini for dinner. This was both our first time trying this restaurant out and we both enjoyed it from start to finish. By far one of the best fine dining Italian restaurants on the island. I highly recommend trying this place out especially for a special occasion or a date night. Location/parking: Bernini is located downtown near walking distance from Ala Moana Mall on waimanu street. The restaurant building is literally between a church and a boutique shop. Parking can be a little tough as there's only a limited amount of parking in front of the restaurant. Probably about 8-10 stalls only. There is street parking around as well. If anything I would definitely come 10-15 min early just in case you gotta find parking or just park in Ala Moana Mall if you don't mind walking a little. Service/ambiance: Gotta say that service here was top notch. The hostess and all of the staff was very friendly and helpful. They'll greet you at the front and offer you hand sanitizer. Covid protocol is definitely followed as they ask for your contact info, take temperatures, and are distancing each parties from each other. All the staff are wearing mask and gloves as well. They constantly checked on us, made sure we had enough water and replaced our utensils for each dish which was a big plus. As for the ambiance I'd say it was really nice inside. Nice decor in front of the restaurant as you look in, elegant/ modern tables and lighting. I liked the flower vase center piece of the restaurant as well and the wine bottles on the walls/shelves which they displayed around inside. The open kitchen as you enter the restaurant was also a good touch as well. Food: The food here was very good I must say. For fine dining you kind of expect that but it was even more so better than I expected. Definitely one of the top Italian restaurants here on Oahu. We started with the carpaccio which left me and my girlfriend wanting more of that as it was so delicious but light. Our entrees was the Uni pasta and truffle risotto. Both of these dishes did not disappoint. Definitely mouth watering and so flavorful but again didn't make you feel like you went to far. The appetizer and both entrees are a must try for sure. Lastly my girlfriend ordered the brûlée for dessert. We both definitely liked that as well. Overall, I have nothing but respect and high remarks for Bernini. I highly recommend dining here and giving it a try. Definitely a must go! You won't regret it.The staff was wonderful and friendly. Beautiful restaurant inside and even more delicious food for sure. We'll definitely come back again sometime. read more

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One of my good friends from college who I haven't seen since her last birthday, that was a crazy night! We were all wine wasted literally. She's a workaholic trying to sell those houses! So she finally had time and she suggested just us two dine here. This place is known for their uninpasta. There's 8 stalls in front... no reversing into stalls, very small lot. Right behind chun wah kam heading to ala moana. There's only one bathroom stall. We shared some apps. I had their rose wine which was lightly sweet. Both ordered the uni pastas. Uni pasta is a little dry but lots of uni. Then I had to get a panna cotta cause just look at he bowl it came in! Picture worthy! I couldn't finish and they packed it to go. Service here is pretty good. read more

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Had a weeknight dinner here, and it was great. The service was very good, and it helps if you speak 日本語。Parking is a pain, so there's either no parking or once you park, reversing is a pain unless you go late when other cars are gone. We started off with the maui onion soup "cappuccino" style, which just meant it was more frothy and light rather than the "stick to your ribs" heavy feeling. We ordered the pomodoro style spaghetti. That was good, above average from your usual Italian spot. Risotto with saffron with the additional truffles. It was cooked well and the flavors were well balanced. Star was the truffle omelet from the appetizer menu. Although you're paying for it, the portion of truffles was generous. The ratio between eggs and truffles was pretty much 1:1, so you don't feel you got cheated. Best dish of the night. Dessert was this mille crepes with fresh strawberries and chocolate, very good. Also tried their pann cotts with white wine gelee. This was more refreshing and helped end the meal without that heavy feeling like you're going to have to walk out very slowly to your car. Ended night with coffee, and be sure you know your Italian coffee terms. A macchiato isn't sweet. Can't wait to try other dishes next time. read more

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The food was delicious, I loved the truffle risotto. I had what I expected, and the onion soup was super good as well. I'm giving this low rate because of the service of the staff. They were so rude, I am Japanese and i do look Japanese, and I know many Japanese people come here to eat. But I am local here in Hawaii and I was raised here, grew up here, and this day I was with my friend talking to her in English. However, the staff kept talking to me in Japanese and I answered to them in English, but they kept talking back in a rude Japanese language manner(like looking down at us). Also the atmosphere was not okay...there were many seats open this day but we were seating in the middle of the restaurant, which made us feel uncomfortable. I had a shopping bag and a backpack with me but I had to put in on the floor because no one brought us a extra chair or a basket to put them. I was looking over the reviews and pictures on yelp, and noticed we didn't get the bread with the olive oil while everyone else were eating besides our table. Very upset with the service...since the food was good. Not coming back here with those staffs :( read more

Bernini Honolulu - RICCI DE MARE - Italian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I came here with my sister and a friend of mines to celebrate her birthday. This was my first time coming here and I was excited to try a new place. We came here on Halloween at 5:30pm which is right when they open so the parking lot is empty except for one stall. The parking lot is very tight and has only 8 stalls; one of the stalls were taken by the restaurant's van. I'm sure on a normal Saturday night, parking can be difficult. There is street parking, so I would recommend that if there is because it can be hard for some to maneuver out of the parking lot especially if it's full. We were seated immediately and greeted by our server since we were the only party in the restaurant. For food, I ordered the Norcia pizza, my sister ordered the Prosciutto e Mascarpone pizza, and my friend ordered the Vongole Bianco. Norcia Pizza: They make their pizza on an EXTREMELY thin crust it's like a cracker basically. This was a Bianca pizza (no tomato sauce) and it came with truffle oil, mushrooms, Italian sausage, and walnuts. I actually really liked the pizza especially with the walnuts which you typically don't find on a pizza but it added a nice crunch and nutty flavor. I love truffle oil and there was the perfect amount. I will say almost every inch was pretty much covered in mushrooms so if you're not a huge mushroom fan, you might want to ask if they can put less. I tried my sister's pizza and it was good as well. Though, it wasn't anything special which I think is why I really liked my pizza because I've never had anything like it before. I didn't try the Vongole Bianco, but my friend said she enjoyed it. For dessert, my friend got this special dessert which was a tart with fresh strawberries and my sister got the Maccha Tiramisu. I wanted to try the Mille Crespelle, but they didn't have it that night so I was really disappointed. I tried the tart and I enjoyed it. The crust had a nice crunch and the tart base was yummy. My sister said the Maccha Tiramisu had a lot of coffee I mean the cake was soaked in espresso, so it really overpowered the matcha flavor. Overall, I did enjoy my meal and would come back again. The service was great and the food was delicious too. I will say though that the pizza does not hold up well as a leftover. Since the crust is extremely thin, when it gets put in the fridge, it becomes super flimsy and the crust separates from the cheese and toppings. I hope to come back and try that mille crepe cake for dessert. read more

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THE BEST ITALIAN IN HONOLULU!!! I only have few pictures, but any dishes here is amazingly delicious. Dine-In (Pre COVID) always busy and full of guests. Not only their dishes are delicious, but also their service is great! Now they're offering Take-Out, which is lower priced than dining in, but yet it tastes great! Love their desserts too! My family loves their earl grey pound cake. One of my favorite place to order food during COVID!!! read more

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The mister made reservations for Valentine's Day, first time here and it was all very good: great service, great atmosphere, great food ... and very, very pricey If you're adventurous and want to try a lot of things, the portions are adequate for that but your bill will reflect it. If you're accustomed to "American sized meals" - your bill will reflect ordering more to be satisfied as well We shared the truffle omelette and the gnocchi to start and pizza for the little mister came quickly but it wasn't really his cup of tea. He's more of a pepperoni kinda guy I had the roasted duck with red wine sauce that came with potato purée beneath and 2 halves of a Brussels sprout and one asparagus spear also halved - no joke! It was delicious though The mister ordered the Ricci De Mare (uni spaghetti) which is thoroughly enjoyed. I didn't get to taste it as I'm allergic to seafood We then ordered the truffle risotto to share and topped off with the earl grey creme brûlée They do have their own private lot but it's 8 stalls and very tight. Overall a very nice evening read more

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Everything was delicious !! Loved everything about this place! 10/10 !! Service and ambiance was amazing !! read more

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It's a tight little parking lot on Waimanu. Taxis were blocking the entrance as they dropped Japanese tourists off, so I didn't mind putting my horn to good use!! We were greeted by the host and waited a few mins for our table to be set. No prob! More time for selfies and pics of the restaurant. ;p Our first table wasn't as cozy as I requested during my reservation so I asked to be seated in the open back table overlooking the restaurant. It was much nicer and our server Henry was very well spoken and knowledgeable on the menu. (Ask to be seated in his section.) We ordered appetizers; Tuna Carpaccio, Maui Onion Soup (cappuccino style), Grilled Angus Beef Steak (Sirloin strips with arugula) and my fav Prosciutto Mascarpone Pizza. Oh and not to forget, Mint Tea! Everything was served beautifully and with careful placement. The entire staff and owner Motoyo, engaged with us very friendly and professionally. We were very happy to have chosen this restaurant for my Hunny's birthday celebration! :) For dessert, we chose the Mille Crepe and Special; Apple Tart with Earl Grey Gelato! Wow! Both were fantastic flavors! Mahalo Bernini for an exceptional dining experience! read more

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まずサービスが悪いまずいとは言えないけど全部同じ味です。ガーリック入れすぎでオリーブオイルのクオリティも疑わしい気がします。プライスはものに対して高すぎる。昔好きだったので本当残念です個人的意見ですがおすすめできません、。。 I did not like square type Japanese service, uncomfortable and tight. Over priced. Food is normal little oily . I used love this restaurant before owner changed. Be ware to not spend money.. just my opinion. read more

The truffle omelet was very tasty and we also ordered the Uni pasta. The pizza was delicious and the thin crust and special mozzarella cheese excellent. read more

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2/10 Food was great just super bad customer service!!! I came in and the host sat me and said nothing then 20 mins later our server come to order our food and I ask " what do you suggest we should get " and she says " UM MAYBE LOOK AT THE MENU THERES ALOT TO CHOOSE FROM, I DONT EAT HERE BUT ITS UP TO YOU " then she takes another 20 mins to bring the food out . NOT A PLACE TO GO TO IF YOUR STARVING read more

Delicious cuisine and a wrongful team of staff. Easy parking! Great restaurant for a romantic dinner or a dinner for adults. read more

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Love this place! We were recommended my friends to try out this restaurant. The fact the restaurant has its own parking lot was already a big plus. We ordered an appetizer and three entrees and they all turned out amazing! Our server was both friendly and very attentive. Will come back here again for sure! read more

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One of the Best Italian restaurant I ever eaten at. The food was amazing! People always told me this place was good,I always dove by here but never tried it until now. Even my friends from the mainland agree with me. The Chef. ( from Japan ) the food channel even said the Best Italian food is coming out of Japan now. Funny huh! Take a product and make it better! That's what they're good at. read more

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My Surprised Birthday Dinner! The wifey always told me she wants to take me here. Their private parking can be a little challenging with only 8-10 stalls available. However, Ala Moana Shopping Center is right across the street with lots of free parking. Our reservation requested an exclusive table seating. They first sat us in the middle of the dining area. We mentioned our request and saw the table we wanted so they moved us, Yay! Glad we did, our waiter Henry was very polite, knowledgeable, and sincere. He went over the menu in detail and help steer us to our selection. He was funny at times too. I got a chance to meet the co-owner Motoyo Koyata who personally came over to our table to greet us and say Happy Birthday, so classy! We started off with Mint Tea for two. Appetizers-the Cappuccino Style Maui Onion Soup $9 which is not your typical onion soup. It's more on a lighter cream broth with lots of flavor. It's served with some stir-fry garlic bits. We also had the Tuna Carpaccio-thinly sliced Ahi covered with some herbs and Sicilian Lemon Sauce-in each forkful, the mix of all was incredibly delicious. Entrees-Specialty Pizza, Prosciutto e Mascarpone $23. It was a thin crusted covered with Mozzarella, prosciutto from parma, and Mascarpone with tomato cream sauce. A taste I have never encountered before. It was mouth watery, flavorful, and tasty. Should have ordered two. It was served on an elevated spiral platter. Desserts-Mille Crespelle with strawberries and chocolate $11. Omg! So so good! Apple Clafoutis-served wih Earl Grey Gelato. This was my first time trying Earl Grey Gelato and I got to say this is a show stopper. They put a candle on it, wow thanks!! I was so impressed with this restaurant and can't wait to come back. Mahalo! read more

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Our got to place for Italian Japanese fusion. My recommendation for pasta include, ricci di marre and granchio. Favorite pizza is prosciutto e mascarpone. The service and ambiance is impeccable. 5 stars!!! read more

Bernini is an upscale Italian restaurant with a lot of French influence on the menu items. It's a smaller restaurant so the atmosphere is great for an intimate date. We came for dinner and started with the scallops and they had to be my favorite of all the things I tried. The tomato, the scallop and the sauce altogether created a perfect bite. I also had the porcini mushroom and pancetta cream sauce tagliatelle as my main and the chocolate cake with orange jelly for desert and both were also delicious. read more

Overpriced for quality, vibes, and service. Place to go for $45 lobster served on plastic plates. read more

What a special night! Had been looking forward to dining here and it definitely exceeded expectations. Able to get parking easily on their private lot in front, Ambiance and service were excellent. Our waiter took the time to help guide with the many wonderful options. He was very patient and gave so many personal touches. My son is picky and he made great suggestions. Cocktails were a great start, We had the onion soup, uni pasta, bolognese, filet with foie gras and the four cheese pizza added anchovies. For dessert we enjoyed the pear chestnut cake and yuzu and chocolate crepes. Amazing!! Everything was delicious Want to say that the service is standout. Thank you to Cameron who explained a lot of the menu, provided impeccable service and was super kind to our son. Have to say all the people who work there are were welcoming and friendly. The restaurant is elegant, spotless and staff gracious! The personal touches to create a memorable meal were very much appreciated, read more

WOW, THE FOOD IS DELICIOUS!!!! I have walked by this restaurant many of times always thinking to myself, "I really want to try this place"! About a week ago we went out with friends and I asked them what their favorite Italian restaurant was and they mention Bernini. A week later we all met up for dinner at Bernini. I am sooooo bummed I didn't get pictures of any of our food but that kind of speaks to how good it was! We had a group of 7 at our table. For an appetizer we all shared two pizzas, Margherita and Quattro Formaggio. Oh AND a bottle of wine. Both pizza's were delicious, as was the wine (can't remember what wine it was, sorry) !!! I ordered the Spaghetti Granchio (King crab, Tomato Cream Sauce).... tooo good to describe but let's just say, I'm still thinking about it! My daughter and husband both ordered the Pappardelle Bolognese (Washugyu, red wine tomato sauce). I sampled their dish YUM! Dessert, YES Please! Tested and approved was the, Classic Style Tiramisu and Ravioli Chocolate with Coconut Foam (my daughter can't stop talking about the dessert). We will be back MANY times!!!!! read more

Went to Bernini for our non thanksgiving, Thanksgiving dinner. 5 adults all ordered different appetizers, entrees and desserts and absolutely nothing was a disappointment. Items ordered- Pizza, truffle omelet, foie gras, caprese salad, catch of the day, filet mignon, truffle risotto, bolognese rigatoni, tiramisu, panna cotta, and affogato. Highly recommend! read more

This was our first time coming here and we were super excited since we've been wanting to try it for a number of years now. The parking is super tight and limited so I would recommend going a little early and calling ahead to ask if there are any open stalls. The staff were all very friendly and offered alternative options as well, but we lucked out and I was able to squeeze in to the last open stall (backing in is highly advised). We started with the seared scallop appetizer, there were all cooked to perfection and it was a perfect start to our meal. My Swan ordered the Uni pasta and I got the snow crab pasta. The noodles for both were also cooked quite nicely, slightly al dente (which I prefer) and the crab pasta was packed full of flavor The Pizza we ordered was kind of like a Margherita with added sliced tomatoes on it and a nice big piece of extra cheese in the middle. I love thin crust pizza and this was cooked also very well done with the perfect crispness for the crust. They also offered a side of house made hot sauce for those of you that like to spice things up a little bit. We were celebrating my Swan's birthday a little early and they presented her with a complimentary dessert of a rich creamy scoop of vanilla ice cream that had a happy birthday message with her name on it written in chocolate that was a nice "surprise" and a welcome palate cleanser. All of the floor staff were very professional and attentive. I'd definitely recommend this restaurant to any Italian food lovers out there read more

Bernini Honolulu - Burrata pizza - Italian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Got together with some friends a few nights ago for dinner here, and I was really pleased that we were able to get seated in a private room that was perfect for the five of us. The intimate setting made it so much more enjoyable for us to talk and have fun as the main dining area can get pretty noisy. Most of which I think can be attributed to the open kitchen. Our dinner reservations were for 7:30pm, but as we waited for our entire party to arrive, we probably got around to ordering at about 8pm. We were all starved and fortunately, we all knew what we wanted beforehand, so we really didn't need to look at the menu. Shortly after ordering, a plate of warm focaccia bread was brought to our table and we inhaled it in 60 seconds. I'm exaggerating of course, it was 70. I'm kidding! But you get the picture, right? In no time our server brought over another plate. Yipee for more bread! Because carbs, baby, carbs! Then there was the "real" food. I was originally thinking of getting the Uni Pasta but, I decided to go with the Risotto with Truffles instead. In what would usually be the Primo dish, I had for dinner. Why? Because Truffles (and Saffron) are life. Duh. That and I don't think I could have eaten anything else. Lol. Anyway, it was delicious and worthy of ordering again. There are a few parking stalls out front but it fills up quickly. The other options are Ala Moana Center, South Shore Market, or street parking. And these may be better options if you have a larger vehicle. The stalls are kinda tight. Come and check these guys out. And when you do, invite me too! I'd go back :D read more

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Was treated to lunch here by my boss for my birthday and it was a nice, relaxing experience with awesome food. Our meal started off the chef's selection salad and focaccia bread. We both ordered the Granchio which is snow crab with tomato cream sauce spaghetti. Usually a tomato cream sauce would be over powering but it was just perfect. We also shared the Norcia pizza which had mozzarella, Italian sausage, mushroom, walnut and truffle oil. OMG!!! This pizza was to die for! And for dessert, I received a complimentary lychee sorbet. Perfect way to end this delicious meal. Would I come back? Heck ya!! read more

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Title: Service with attitude? There is nothing wrong with the food here at Bernini, but there is a big problem with the staff's service. Should I say arrogant? Or simply apathetic. Why did I get that tone of voice when I called in to make a reservation and when I was served? They just didn't seem to care how others perceive their quality of service. I was asked to provide my credit card number when I made my reservation. Later, I asked someone who picked up the phone to help me open the wine I chose an hour before my arrival to allow it to aerate. First, when I first picked the wrong bottle, a cheaper bottle, the tone of voice that I picked up was "why do you bother with putting a cheap bottle of wine in a decanter?" I realized the mistake later and called in to make the change. When I arrived they showed me the bottle I asked for "unopened". They serve wine cold there so I knew whatever wine I was going to get would not be drinkable... and now they didn't follow my request which they ok'd. All I got was "sorry". The "uncaring" service continued throughout the meal. Maybe they don't care about how customers look at them? Maybe they don't care if customers are not going to come back? Maybe their business is doing so good that it is okay for some customers to feel they are being mistreated? I don't know. Their level of service was consistent throughout my experience with them. From reservation to dining. All I know is I am not a happy customer. read more

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Super friendly ambience and a delightfully classier dining experience~!! The food is prepared very meticulously with top quality ingredients... I think parties with reservations are seated in slightly more private dining areas, although I'm not 100% certain about the seating process... I'd like to go back and try more of their dishes next time -- the Roasted Mushroom salad topped w/ Parmigiano was extremely tasty~!! The Granchio pasta was also very good~!! And of course the Pescatore pizza and Ricci di Mare pasta were also highlights of the meal... the Panna cotta was absolutely delectable with the crushed wine jelly on top with fruits and the tiramisu ended up being too much as the portions were much larger than we had expected so we took half of the tiramisu home... a touch expensive to be a regular destination, but definitely a great establishment to celebrate with friends from around the world~!! read more

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Very difficult review because there were some highlights which were a plus 5 and then just one major mess up which was inexcusable. The ambience was very nice and service was attentive. The onion soup, anchovy tomato salad, yellow tail carpaccio and pasta were all excellent. BUT we ordered the tbone ($120) medium rare more towards the rare side and they served the steak medium to medium well...so sorta dry. In my book, that's a cardinal sin so....but still giving them 4 star rating. Even though I won't be back.... read more

I highly recommend this Italian restaurant located near Ala Moana Center and Piikoi St.. When I made a reservation online, it asked me "what's the occasion," so I wrote that celebrating my friend's birthday. When our desserts came, I was so surprised that they decorated her plate with a candle and Happy Birthday message ! Very special, thank you! We ordered 3 courses lunch. Salad was so fresh and tasty! Spaghetti was perfectly cooked ALDENTE, yes it was perfect! Pasta sauce had mix of flavor, so good. They have few parking spaces front of the restaurant, but I parked in the mall (much easier to park) read more

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The perfect mix of Italian and Japanese cuisine. Bernini is a beautiful restaurant with delicious and carefully crafted food. The atmosphere is very nice. There's a main room and a small room in the back. Service is always wonderful and friendly. Everyone is attentive and kind. Now on to the best part, the food. They are best known for their uni pasta and rightfully so. It is so good! There are whole pieces of uni as well as a rich and flavorful uni sauce. It is so tasty and unique. You must try this dish. All the other dishes are delicious as well. Even down to the bread they serve at the beginning of the meal. To end, we ordered a pannacotta dessert and it was perfection. The traditional pannacotta is on the bottom with a wine jello with fruit on the top. It was so good! Parking is tight which is the only negative about this place read more

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Had the pleasure of visiting Bernini on several occasions, each met or exceeded expectations. Most recent visit was for lunch. Loved the elevated food and location is perfectly situated in the Ala Moana area near the mall and Ward area. Only gripe is parking is tight and limited and when we visited there were several homeless harassing nearby pedestrians. Not the restaurants fault though but something for them to think about when securing a future location. read more

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Quality food and quality service in a very pleasant environment. They are always welcoming.

Brand new Summer menu 2017!!! Here what we had; * Portabella soup with Lemon cream Very flavorful soup!!! * Seard Filet mignon with arugula salad It was good but nothing new for brand new menu... * Pescatore - Scampi and Seafood spaghetti Scampi was perfectly prepared and soo sweet!! It was good to try Pescatore from summer menu over Vongole but I rather order my favorite Vongole next time!!! * Ricci de Male ALWAYS GOOD!!! My be loved Uni pasta!!! read more

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My boyfriend took me here for our monthly date night. We had an amazing experience! This place is hands down the best Italian restaurant in this island. I enjoyed every single minute dining here. FYI you should make reservations for dinner because it gets super busy around that time. Located across the Ala Moana mall and right next to Huikala Baptist Church. For parking, there is a private parking lot in front of the restaurant. It is quite limited and it could get pretty full especially during dinner time. I suggest coming 10 minutes early to give yourself time to find parking especially if you made reservations. Your last resort would be street parking around the area. Upon entrance, temperature is taken by the hostess and hand sanitizer is offered. BTW, every table has their own hand sanitizer which is super convenient for the customers! The staff were super friendly and courteous. Regardless of having an assigned waiter, others still managed to check up on us. We ordered the Tuna Carpaccio for appetizer. It was super fulfilling but still gave us room for our main entrees. My boyfriend ordered the Uni pasta and I ordered the Truffle Risotto. We shared our portions. Both tasted super delicious! This is definitely the definition of high quality taste! No gripes at all! Overall, I really enjoyed dining in here! I highly recommend this place if you're craving for some great Italian food! We will definitely be back here to try the rest of the menu. read more

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Short version: I don't recommend any locals go there - a bug flew in one of our water glasses, a bug flew in one of our beers, and the uni pasta and clam pasta tasted like they cost 50 cents. Long version: A handful of negative moments within my table's dining experience warrant this poor review. Both the Uni Pasta ($38) and clam pasta had undercooked noodles. The uni pasta noodles were bearable, but the clam pasta noodles... we were very tempted to send back as they were much harder (and they're the same type of pasta noodles!) Both pastas had very little taste. The best way to describe the uni pasta is.... hard noodles and sea water. Bland sea water. The uni is barely on the dish... the amount of uni they put on the dish was equivalent to the size of a pinky nail.... for $38! And the clam pasta just tasted like noodles and warm water. Where the real negativity comes in.... there were little bugs flying around our table the whole night (DO NOT GET SEATED IN THE BACK LEFT TABLE WHERE WE WERE -to be very specific, I remember above our table, there's a picture that says "aurora" on it...if you see it, ask to be moved, I don't want you having the same bug problem) While eating our appetizers, a bug fell in one of our glasses of water. The waiter took it and gave a new one. Then, while we were eating our dinner, another bug fell into one of our glasses, this time, into one of our beers that were half full. The waiter came, offered no apology, and took the glass away. We were still charged for the beer even though most of it was wasted. Isn't that upsetting?!? Lastly, we were cold at our table because they had some type of vornado fan, placed a few feet away from us, pointed at our feet. Maybe that was their attempt at pushing the bugs away? Now... for the part of the dinner I did enjoy! Thanks for the free pieces of bread. And thanks for the free scoop of ice cream to celebrate my wife's birthday. THE NORCIA pizza was actually good, and the appetizers tasted decent as well. We had the tomato and mozzarella appetizer and the anchovy salad. The reservation process was also very easy... although I'll be upfront in mentioning we will not be using it again, as we have no plans on returning. Overall, I don't understand how this place has such great reviews. We were the only locals there (the rest were all Japanese speaking customers) and I don't recommend any other locals go there as you'll be sorely disappointed in the food quality and the price (and possible bug issues). I'm not a fan of CPK... but this place was worse than CPK and they charge triple the price. Our receipt says our server's name was Nathan... but I don't remember what his name tag said so I won't assume it. read more

Highly recommended! I went here on two occasions in the same week. I took my mom out to lunch here and it was so great I just had to take my other half here. We had a delicious set menu for lunch. The ambiance is great. The place is nice and modern. The service on both occasions were top notch. The service staff is friendly, very informative and professional. It's exactly what service should be. read more

The restaurant has 8 parkings in front, but they do have about 3 more parkings in another parking lot closer to the Ala moana side, call them to find out more. They fill up fast. The food is not bad, but this is why I gave them 3 stars. One girl came up first and told us she will be our waiter and explain the special, after that, 3 difference waiters came to our table to take our order even we already ordered. Just like they do not have a system. My wife's dish arrived and I have to wait 10 minutes for my dish. Timing is really bad for a restaurant like this. My wife ordered a dish with clam, so, there are shells. Most restaurant in this class will bring an empty bowl for the shell, well, they did, but after my wife almost finish her dish and already put all the shells somewhere else. You can see it in my photos. I really have high expectation for this restaurant but turn out not really great experience. Will I go back? May be. I really do hope the manager will read this and improve. read more

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Gem of a place. Had a wonderful time celebrating my wife's 50th birthday. Great food, intimate atmosphere, and exceptional service.