Cino continues to prove why it's one of the best upscale dining spots in Kakaʻako. With their recently revamped menu, the restaurant feels fresh, exciting, and perfect for everything from date nights to celebrations and business dinners. We started with the seafood appetizer featuring mussels, clams, prawns, and focaccia bread for soaking up every bit of the flavorful broth. Standouts throughout the night included the chef's oyster selection, big-eye tuna with Calabrian tuile, and the hamachi over crispy rice. The real star, however, was the famous Cino Pinwheel. All of Cino's pasta is made fresh in-house, and this dish absolutely delivers -- stuffed with ricotta and topped with seasonal truffles, it's rich, comforting, and easily one of the best pasta dishes I've had recently. New menu additions like the Half Kampachi with oreganata, upgraded King Crab Pasta, and Agnolotti del Plin all showcased how balanced and refined the new menu has become. Beyond the food, the atmosphere strikes a perfect balance between upscale and welcoming. Great service, beautiful presentation, and a lively energy throughout the night made this a memorable dining experience. Overall, Cino is the kind of restaurant that makes you start planning your next visit before dinner is even over. read more

Service: good even for Mother's Day dinner. We were seated quickly 10 min before our reservation time. Restaurant is a little noisy but not crazy loud. Server Sarah came over almost immediately, asked if we wanted any water or if we were ready to order other drinks. Asked for water then perused the cocktail menu. They don't list beers, whiskeys, or bourbons they have, you need to ask, but have a wine list in addition to the cocktail list. Once she gets our order (for anything) she immediately turns so there's no chance to ask questions, she's extremely efficient, not overly friendly. It was Mother's Day so not sure if it's always like that. Drinks were good. Guys ordered beers (Sapporo) gals ordered cocktails, Cino old fashioned for me (Four Roses Bourbon, Angostura Bitters, Jasmine, Orange bitters) and it was very good. Daughter ordered Blood Moon (Tequila, Cointreau, smoked chili liqueur, lilikoi, blood orange, agave, lime, Bittermans Hellfire Shrub), it had a little kick from the chili liqueur, not overly sweet, with a pretty color. Ordered beef tartare, made with fillet mignon (not raw, more like very rare) and coarsely chopped instead of scraped, w/egg yolk emulsion, capers, served with tapioca puff (like giant shrimp chips without shrimp). It was good, but the filet could have been chopped more finely. We also ordered crispy garlic potatoes, it had Parmigiana, and was yummy. Mains: guys got the Scallops with shrimp and fennel risotto. Scallops were good, but the risotto was still crunchy and not cooked enough to be truly creamy. Daughter got the Agnolotti del plin, with artichokes, mascarpone, lemon, ricotta salata. Good but not outstanding. I got the House aged roast duck, leg was confit, breast was roasted, w/orange sauce. Breast was very good, leg was not as tender as it could have been for a confit. Flavor was great. Entrees do not come with starch (unless it's a pasta dish). SIL ordered a twice baked potato, it was huge and good. Dessert was tiramisu (really good) & mini donuts w/some kind of sauce & sprinkles. Not sure because there was no menu, just a verbal description by Sarah. Overall experience was good, food was good, may return and try other dishes but not sure. read more

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Cino is a wonderful high end Italian restaurant in the heart of Ward. It'll cost you at least $100 a person. We enjoyed it for a special occasion celebrating my husband's birthday. Service is excellent, and food is authentic and tasty. I especially loved the ragu and mushroom pastas, Cesar salad (sooo fresh and crunchy) and the octopus appetizer. The rib eye for the price was a disappointment. They try to sell you that it's smoked on guava wood, but truthfully is nothing special... I wouldn't come here for the steak... just get the pastas. We'll come back for special occasions:) Restaurant is quite loud, but it's modern inside. They need to fix their women's bathroom... it STINKS LIKE SEWER! Yuck! read more

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Pleasantly surprised to have another solid restaurant in town. The service was top notch and attention paid from the minute we sat down until we left. In fact, the service was better than a lot of fine dining restaurants in town. Now, the food and recommendations: Beet salad 5/5 if you like beet salad this one was one of the best i ever had with macadamia nuts and salt it had a sweet and rich savory taste that was a great starter Crispy Rice 5/5 another great starter. As expected, the rice was crispy and chewy at the same time with the fish giving it a deep but not overpowering flavor profile. Shrimp: 4.5/5 Generous pieces of shrimp and a nice red sauce. Very flavorful and wanted to scoop up more sauce with every bite New York Strip: 4/5 This was the only semi disappointment of the night. Ordered medium rare and because of the cut the end pieces were overcooked and dry. Not that it was bad but this was probably my fault for ordering a steak when there were so many other good options to order. The smashed potato's 5/5 were good but deadly. If you don't want a rich and heavy mashed potato dish don't get this but if you do you cant deny that it is yummy. Overall a really great dining experience and probably one of my favorite new places to go to. read more

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10/10 highly recommend! Loved that magical purple drink, I think I ordered a little too much lol. The octopus dish was probably my favorite! I need to go back to try other dishes on the menu. Our server, a tall, Caucasian guy, handled our party of 15ish very well. Kudos to him for being extra patient and accommodating. I love how the place is decorated, it honestly reminds me of Vegas for some reason. read more

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This hip little gem is tucked into a cozy residential neighborhood. Our server was kind and attentive, but as the evening went on, the noise level in the restaurant increased, making it difficult to hear--unfortunate, especially since there was no written dessert menu. With only a verbal rundown of dessert options, we ultimately skipped dessert altogether. The drinks were a hit across the table, though I honestly couldn't tell you exactly what everyone ordered--just that they were enjoyed. That said, I would have appreciated a wider selection of mocktail options. As for the food, I'd highly recommend the appetizers and sides. The mains, however, didn't really stand out as something I'd order again. My husband's steak, for example, was ordered medium but arrived much closer to rare. PS: Bring a coat. They blast the AC like the seafood needs to be refrigerated along with the entire dining room. read more

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Food was so good!!!!! We shared a caprese with bread, which pretty much filled us up. We also shared the garlic Parmesan potatoes and the creamed spinach. The spinach was Devine; warm and silky with a good amount of garlic. I wish the potatoes had more flavor, but they weren't bad. I had the mushroom papardelle which was also really good. I think it would have been better with angel hair pasta, but the thicker noodles worked (just not my fav). My friend had the filet which she said was very tasty, but because we were already so full, she saved it for lunch the next day. Staff was friendly and helpful. Since we sat at the small tables in the bar area, we couldn't really get a good gauge on the vibe of the rest of the place, but hope to come back to experience it all. read more

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Bravo! Yelp BFF and I finally got around to making reservations TLDR: Cino is great! Definitely a must try We ordered the charred Spanish octopus, herb pappardelle, pork chop with potatoes, and shared a panna cotta. The octopus was perfection! Seasoned and perfectly tender, we enjoyed every bite. The pappardelle were beautiful ribbons of freshly made pasta stamped with colorful herbs. The oxtail ragu that came on top of the pasta was slow cooked and melted at the touch of the fork. The pork chop was nice and juicy and paired well with the giant mound of twice baked potato. We packed up the extra leftovers for tomorrow's second meal. Honestly, the perfect way to end the meal is with a light panna cotta So happy we finally got to experience Cino! Definitely coming back! Thanks for reading my reviews! Let me know what I should try next! read more

We came to celebrate a friend's birthday with an early dinner and somehow ended up staying five hours--which should say everything about how incredible our experience was. From the moment you walk into Cino, the ambiance immediately sets the tone. It's dark, moody, and elevated, but still warm and inviting--perfect for settling in and enjoying a long dinner with friends. We arrived a little early for our reservation and the team was incredibly accommodating, seating us right away. The service throughout the night was above and beyond. Our server walked us through the menu, shared personal favorites, and explained each dish in detail, which made the experience feel thoughtful and curated rather than rushed. The food absolutely delivered. Everything felt intentional, beautifully prepared, and packed with flavor. The spicy hamachi crispy rice was phenomenal--perfectly crisp with just the right amount of heat and freshness. The Caesar salad was anything but basic; it had incredible crunch and bold flavor that elevated a classic dish. And whatever you do, do not skip the garlic crispy potatoes. They were addictive and easily one of the standout dishes of the night. The bar program also deserves a shoutout. The bartenders were extremely knowledgeable and happy to craft custom cocktails based on our preferences. Even though our group was pretty picky, they took it as a fun challenge and delivered drinks that were thoughtful, balanced, and seriously impressive. Is it a little pricey for some? Maybe. But for the quality of the food, the ambiance, and the level of service, it was 100% worth it. This is the kind of place that makes a night feel special--whether you're celebrating a birthday, planning a date night, or just treating yourself to a great dinner. Pro tip: definitely make a reservation. Parking is easy if you use the structures at Ward Village or nearby Whole Foods. We're already talking about when we can come back. Can't wait for our next dinner here. read more

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My second time here and it did not disappoint!! Amazing food, great service and an awesome atmosphere! Tried some different dishes and can confidently say I love everything! Emphasis on the potatoes which we got again because they were soooo good last time!!! They also do a late night cocktail special on Wednesdays till 2am!! Definitely check it out read more

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Came to celebrate our birthdays together one evening. It was easy to get a last minute reservation and it was a weekend night, so we were surprised. Parking is available below one of the condos at Wards, and it's free then you just walk through a door around the corner to the entrance. Once inside, it was a bit noisy, the lighting was nice for an evening date. An intimate setting. Service was great. Our waiter explained the menu to us and recommended whatever was popular so that helped especially since this was our first time here. When we got our food, everything came out tasting soooo delicious! We enjoyed the food and even had leftovers to take home. Because we were celebrating our birthdays, our waiter treated us to a complimentary sorbet which was yummy. Will definitely come here again! read more

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This is place is amazing. The entire staff was transplanted from Las Vegas. I was in Oahu for a week and ate here 3 times! Tried the pork chop, wagyu steak, fish, and octopus, everything was amazing. Ask for JR to be your server, it's rare to find someone so passionate about their craft! read more

Birthday celebration at Cino last night although my birthday is actually today. From start to finish a fabulous dinner. The restaurant seemed to be short staffed but we weren't in any hurry. Five hungry people enjoying good food, good cocktails and some fantastic albeit small selection of desserts. All tables were filled when we arrived except the table reserved in the corner for our family. We all ordered different appetizers and entrees and enjoyed sharing bites across the table...family style. Limited wine list but that's another story. We parked across the street at the Theater complex and walked over. Nice evening. read more

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In a nutshell, I think this restaurant is a good place for drinks and appetizers but not so much for dinner. We came here for the first time for my birthday dinner. I had wondered about this restaurant since I've eaten across the street multiple times and kept seeing it. It located in Ward area across from Nori bar and Happy lemon. There is parking both at the theater and whole foods but there is also a few public parking stalls in the structure right behind the business. The start was good. We were seated quickly and the staff was friendly. The drinks we ordered were good. The appetizers were delicious. The crispy rice was my favorite. We also enjoyed the uni and octopus. But when it came to main dishes it was a different story. We got the uni pasta, branzino, ribeye and duck. All the protein dishes were over seasoned. The duck was so salty we had to send it back. The pasta was dry and bland. The garlic potatoes and cauliflower were good though. Things got better again with dessert. The tiramisu was delicious. All in all I would go back for drinks, apps and dessert but not for a full meal. read more

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Walked in they seated us flawlessly with no reservation. Amazing service and staff well done... I felt very good about the whole experience! Amazing food and legendary feel. Clean bathrooms and love the feel and vibe! We had the pork chop and crab pasta it was outstanding! Had a lot of mixed drinks and cocktails. Beer selection should be more... but overall a great experience! read more

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Love the concept that the master chef brought to Hawaii. Portions are large and very delicious. I ordered their well known dishes and was very delicious. If you're looking for that Vegas style cuisine and mainland vibe take your loved one or friends to enjoy a night out of ambience and top cuisine. It's unfortunate that it's located way in the back where the road is a dead end, eventually the road will open up. You can park your car in the movie theater parking lot and walk to Cino. read more

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We came in as a birthday group and ended up ordering a bunch of food twice! Loved their oysters and octopus (I'm a big fan) and my friends enjoyed everything just as much. Service was top-notch: professional, well-trained, polite and yes, good looking too (had to mention that, credit to my friend!). It honestly made our experience 10x better. The space feels luxurious with a classy interior, ruby-toned restroom and great music. Nothing to complain about at all. Such a vibes, memorable experience. We'll definitely be back! read more

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I made a reservation for my party via open table a few days in advance. Upon arriving, we were briskly taken to our table with no wait. We were loving the ambiance. The place is beautiful!! The waiter was very knowledgeable and answered every question we had. We ordered the Purple Rain drink, it was very lovely. I wanted to try the Crystal Tai but it was sold out (maybe next time). Our food followed shortly after drinks and everyone was pleased with what they ordered. The scallops were the talk of the table so pls try it!! We did not make it to dessert but our bellies were full and we had a great experience. Thank You for having us!! read more

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Everything about the restaurant was wonderful! The service, the ambiance and the food was over the top! Absolutely coming back! read more

Cino - Sweet potato - Italian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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High end Italian restaurant. Reservation is recommended but you can reserve the day before or same day.. Love the ambience and the service. Entrees were about a 7/10, portion size is small and a little pricey. Calamari is good, not too oily . Cocktails are very classy and unique, a lot of aromatics, not something I'm used to. read more

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I've been wanting to try out Cino for a while now, and I finally came here to celebrate my birthday last month in May. My husband and I chose to celebrate without the kiddos, which was a good decision since the ambiance was very romantic and cozy. The location was easy to find with ample parking nearby in the Ward area. When entering the restaurant, it was smaller than I had imagined. It was a rectangular room with a section for larger parties and the main dining section that included a counter for the bar area. Our server, JR (I think?), was very friendly and welcoming. He gave us the history of the restaurant and the chef's origins. Since it was our first time dining at Cino, he shared his top recommendations. The food we ordered: Charred Spanish Octopus - Delicious and perfectly charred! I haven't eaten octopus this way and it was very moist and tender. The puree was nicely paired with the octopus. Crispy Rice - It was okay... Twice Baked Potato - I couldn't really taste the pancetta, but rather tasted like there were bell peppers or something else in it. I love potatoes but wasn't a fan of this. Maybe I should have ordered the crispy garlic potatoes instead. 25 oz. Bone-In Ribeye - The cut of meat was delicious, but wasn't seasoned that well. Herb Pappardelle - This was my favorite dish of the night! The oxtail was very tender and melted in my mouth. The sauce was flavorful and pasta was cooked al dente. Overall, it was a good meal. I think it's a nice place to celebrate a special occasion! Happy eating! read more

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Cino was our choice to celebrate Fathers Day. There were 6 of us and a 5 year old and none of us had been before. We made a reservation and arrived early and they were able to accommodate. The restaurant is very nicely decorated and the vibe is on point. Our server was JR and he was phenomenal! He explained how the chef and restaurant came to exist about a year and a half ago and went into some of the best dishes on the menu. When it was time to order we ordered three pupu's which were the Beet salad, the Romaine, and the Fritto Misto. For entrees we got the Crab Spaghetti, the Spaghetti Carbonara, the Herb Pappardelle, the Ossobuco, the Veal Parmesan, and the Pork Chop. The food is a la carte so on the side we got the twice baked potato, the crispy potatoes, and the creamed spinach. Food came out timely which is always nice. All of the pupu's were delicious. The goat cheese with the beets was a great pairing. The Romaine had lots of flavor but it was pretty salty. I'd order it again though. The fritto misto was good and came with a chilabrian chili sauce. Entrees were all delicious as well. We are a family that doesn't mind sharing so we all tried everyone's food. I had the Herb Pappardelle and it came with an oxtail ragout. The sauce was so flavorful but the pasta had herbs cooked into it which meant you got that herb flavor with every bite. My boyfriend Ossobuco was huge and it sat on saffron risotto. The only issue with his was the entire dish lacked salt. I hate asking for salt but we had to and it really helped. Mine was seasoned well but the other two pastas needed salt as well. The crab pasta was SO good and the carbonara was good. Of the 3 pastas I'd say the crab one was the best. My dad got the veal parmesean ($88) and it took up the entire plate. It's expensive because its a full pound. I didn't get to try the pork chop but I heard it was also delicious. The sides were spot on too. Creamed spinach came with an egg that JR mixed in. The crispy potatoes were amazing. I could have eaten the whole thing. I'm not a fan of twice baked potatoes so I didn't try them but I heard it was very good too. We also decided to get dessert and while they don't have a dessert menu they do make several homemade desserts daily. Yesterday the desserts were a panna cotta with fruit, a chocolate tiramisu, and some kind of passion fruit tart. And they also have a couple of gelatos that they get from a nearby establishment. Dessert just like the rest of the meal was delicious. Everyone had a different favorite dessert but they were all very good and we'd eat them all again. For our group of 6 we spent $500 but thats for 3 pupu's, 6 entrees, 3 sides, 3 desserts, 3 coffees, 1 glass of wine and 2 sodas. Yes it's pricey but absolutely worth the cost and if you go I hope you get seated in JR'S section. We'll definitely be back. read more

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Heard about Cino as up and coming eatery, it did not disappoint!!! Was celebrating my birthday and we had to be at Fluffy show on time. Vibes and ambiance on point for me, classy and cozy. Crab spaghetti is a must try! I had that for dinner and it was so delicious! Perfect combination of ingredients, tasty and creamy but not rich - just right! Justin was our waiter and he was attentive but not intrusive. All of the staff from hostess to bartender was so nice. Definitely will come back! This is a must try for locals too! read more

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Update... Still one of my favorite restaurants in Oahu. They don't seem very busy tho but hopefully they stay in business. Service is still good Ambiance is still up scale Food is still good If you're around Ward Village, this is definitely one of the restaurants you need to check out. We always enjoy our dining experience here. read more

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Went on a Tuesday evening for belated Valentine's Day. Ordered the popular squid leg appetizer and the new uni ikura over penna cotta. Both were excellent. The squid leg is tender and not rubbery. I had the uni crab pasta and my husband had the Italian sausage involvtini. Again great flavor and beautiful presentation. Service was a bit slow because of a few large parties but our server was lovely and friendly. We wanted to try their dessert but our bellies were so full. We are definitely coming back to try other dishes! read more

Wow! What a wonderful dining experience! My project team came here for a team dinner (which in itself was a treat) after a big submittal deadline. Two of our group are regulars here so they knew all the ins and outs of what to order and offered some great suggestions. There were so many dishes that I wanted to get and it was hard to pick just one. Thank goodness we all shared the sides and a few dishes. The seafood platter: Beautifully presented, lots of choices for the 7 of us and we cleaned it up. I had everything but the shrimp and the sauces just enhanced the seafood. Cino Pinwheel: It's a ricotta stuffed pasta shaped like a pinwheel and topped with truffle shavings. Melt in your mouth flavor and cheesy goodness. This is a Cino signature dish and so totally a must get here. Filet Mignon: My dish. I get my meat cooked medium and this was perfection. I enjoy steak and this was so tender and flavorful. Everything is ala carte so I also got the crispy potatoes, others ordered creamed spinach, twice baked potato and roasted cauliflower. Every dish I tried was bursting with flavor and so delectable. All the sides, a little of the veal parmesan, and a bite of butternut squash ravioli. We ended the night with dessert and the table shared the tiramisu, a berry panna cotta, and some sort of berry tart. It was pretty funny to see us eat that dessert. Take a bite, pass it down and around until everything was gone. I have no words for the dessert cause I loved everything I ate. This truly was a treat because it is out of my price range to make it a regular dining experience but it was one I will rave about and never forget. Now all I need is that wealthy, single, handsome boyfriend who wants to take me here... read more

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My boyfriend made reservations for a Friday night. Parking was easy because we parked at the Ward Center structure. When we went in, it wasn't that busy. It's not a very big restaurant and it's definitely on the more intimate side. Our server was nice, but very slow. He gave us recommendations and claimed that certain dishes were on the menu for a limited time, but when I looked at the menu online and on yelp those dishes were listed. We got the following 1. Grilled octopus - very tender and delicious. I wish it was a bigger piece so it was more shareable. 2. Ahi Crudo - yummy, but nothing special. Something you could find at a sushi restaurant for a cheaper price. 4. Crab and Uni pasta - cooked perfectly, but too salty for my taste. 5. Ribeye - it came out more medium rare than medium well like we requested. They were nice enough to take it back and once it was cooked more - it was perfection. You could taste the smoke on the meat. 6. Twice baked potato - love love love this. Highly recommend. It's soo gooey and savory, perfect with the steak. 7. Tiramisu - I would skip this. It's not the traditional tiramisu you'd expect. It's more rich and not as light and fluffy as I wanted it to be. 8. Strawberry Shortcake or Crumble- I forget what it's specific name was called, but this was definitely worth getting. The crust was perfect and the strawberries were nice and sweet Overall, the food delicious and based on the location expect high prices. The service could use some work. The most disappointing part was that we would be waiting 10 minutes or more for water re-fills. And every time we would try to get his attention, he would just ignore us. read more

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Unfortunately, the food here was just alright. The fritto misto was the biggest letdown--$19 for what was mostly vegetable tempura with a weird, sour tomato sauce. The pasta was good, nothing extraordinary, but it was my favorite dish of the night. The NY strip was gigantic, and it was well seasoned but a little tough. The twice baked potato was also pretty good and absolutely massive. What Cino lacks in finesse and flavor, they make up in portion sizes. Our server was very talkative and friendly, and happily explained the menu. It was surprisingly dim and cold inside, and it was also pretty loud when I went. I had no issues making a reservation day-of. There is ample free parking a block away in the Ward parking garage. read more

Cino - Herb papardelle, NY strip, twice baked potato - Italian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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When I was planning my Honolulu dining itinerary, I was impressed that CINO had been recognized as the Best New Restaurant in 2024 by Honolulu Magazine. Our dining experience last night was exceptional and worthy of such recognition. We were warmly greeted by our server JR, who is a master at making a menu delicious and delivering amazing service. He opened by telling us the story of the restaurant and how seven members of a Las Vegas casino restaurant moved to Honolulu to launch CINO. Executive chef Arnold Corpuz, with Oahu roots, returned after honing his talent in Vegas. We were impressed to meet him following our meal. He graciously allowed us to sample some additional menu items. With four of us dining, we hit all of the signatures. It was truly a feast! We enjoyed: * Salt Roasted Baby Beet * Charred Spanish Octopus - WOW! * Crispy Fried Rice * Cino Pinwheel (with seasonal truffles) - DOUBLE AMAZING * Pork Chop (with Averna Apple Reduction) - AMAZING! * Twice Baked Potato - AMAZING * Rabbit (not on the menu) - AMAZING * Tiramisu - YUM! * Coconut-Mango Panna Cotta - DOUBLE YUM The restaurant has only two servers and the dining room is intimate. Some have said it gets noisy, but we didn't experience that in the middle of the restaurant. It has a cool bar when you enter the restaurant. With dozens of trips to Honolulu, this meal was truly legendary! read more

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Let me preface that my experience was an in/out affair. Perhaps I'll return for a fuller one, but for my time and money: AMBIANCE Projects posh/class, though most patrons seemed at ease in very casual clothing. The design is brimming with glass and marble, making it a noisy/lively setting. The finishings seem well appointed, but with a subtle wearing down that reads more like lack of care than patina. SERVICE Arrived closer to open on a Friday evening with no difficulties being seated. There were, however, challenges at the table. A lack of bar menu and food portion knowledge resulted in three bouts of cocktail order negotiations and entirely too much food being ordered. FOOD & DRINK Short on time, I limited my dining by design - three drinks, three smaller plates. I'll start by stating that I've never heard of an Italian restaurant that carries neither amaro nor amaretto. That said, the cocktails they were able to conjure were well made. A wine order came and went with less debate and enjoyment. The food summoned mixed, leaning negative, emotions. The wariness of a prawn dish purporting to showcase nduja, of which there was barely any detectable (or flavor, for that matter). The ambivalence of a technically mastered, though ultimately banal, treatment of grilled polpo. The oppression of inconsistently, mostly par-cooked broccolini rabe, wide as carrots and stacked to the ceiling. The sides and mains I spotted around me looked good--perhaps I simply ordered poorly? The bill would caution a steep marginal price along that learning curve. read more

I'm sticking with my original review back in 2024. This time it was only two of us. The place was packed and noisy so don't expect to carry on good conversations with people not sitting next to you. We ordered the romaine salad, the grilled octopus, uni/ikura crudo, rigatoni, half kampachi, and crispy garlic potatoes. The octopus and rigatoni were great while the other stuff was ok. I have to say our server was outstanding though. Again it was very noisy so I'm not sure if I heard her name. The alcoholic drinks did take a long time to come out but that was not her fault. More of a bar problem I think. The golden hour drink was ok. read more

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Service was top notch, our server Dylan was great, well spoken, classy gentleman, certainly fit the vibe of a nice Italian restaurant. Food is definitely one of the better Italian places on the island, but hard to say best ever. I'd say my fave dishes were probably the panna cotta cause I'm a dessert guy, the octopus was good as well, and the pinwheel was solid. Hm, everything else was cool, but, not exactly outstanding, but still consistently good generally speaking, which is always a good thing. Price was fairly equivalent with the value and taste. Nice little spot worth trying when you're craving a cool Italian restaurant vibe / cuisine. read more

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I highly recommend making a reservation if possible! We were seated quickly and loved the interior decor! Well designed with beautiful fabrics, wall accents, and perfect lighting for a special night out. Service was amazing all around! Dylan provided a superb overview of the menu, specials, and checked in on us throughout the night. The favorites of the night were their speciality cocktail, charred octopus, aged steak, seafood platter, potatoes, pinwheel pasta with truffle, and all of their desserts! I especially loved the Kumamoto oysters and their tiramisu. Everything is very elevated and plated beautifully. Portions are great and we took leftovers home. Parking is free on the nearby Whole Foods parking garage. Highly recommend for a nice dinner whether or not you're celebrating something special! We went for a nice family dinner and left feeling very full and satisfied! read more

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This is one of my boyfriend and I's go to restaurant in Hawaii and every time we dine here, we always leave stuffed and delighted. The most recent trip we dined on Valentine's Day and was served by Lala who was absolutely dashing and amicable. She frequently filled our waters and checked up on us. Favorites Twice baked potato is my favorite thing to get here. The consistency is so velvety and smooth and is the perfect amount of butteriness. Chilled seafood platter always contains extremely fresh seafood. The only part of the platter I did not care too much for was the lobster for it was slightly tough and briny. Great cocktail and alcohol selection. Was surprised how well priced their Louis VIII and it came in stunning Louis crystal glasses. Each clink was music to my ears. Definitely a spot you need reservations for since this place is the perfect date night spot. read more

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New-ish Italian restaurant opened up in the base of one of the new condo towers. Location: kakaako. If you walk from Whole Foods, towards Rinka, keep going on that little road, and you'll see Nori Bar on the left side and Planted by La Tour on the right side. Cino is a little bit after Planted. The door isn't marked, so just look for the sign above. That's the entrance. We got lost trying to go around the back side. Parking: Ward Village (theater) or Whole Foods lot Indoor/Outdoor seating: indoor is extremely lively (aka super loud), outside is more peaceful if you want to have conversations Appetizers: charcuterie board was VERY GOOD. Crab cakes were tiny (one bite!) but delicious. Sides: creamed spinach and crispy potatoes stole the show Entrees: small pretty portions. If you are looking for Buca di Beppo sized meals, this isn't it. Everyone wanted to eat McDonalds 2 hours later. Service: STELLAR 10/10. Our server was top notch, she made a superb recommendation for a substitute wine, and the bus boy(?) also had excellent suggestions, he really knew the menu. Waters were refilled promptly. Dishes were removed quickly. Presentation was great, food was good but not enough to make us want to come back right away. read more

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Doors open right at 5pm Very impressive decor, Las Vegas chic. Modern classy. Beautiful bar area The main dining room was a little loud when it started filling up, the music was turned up to battle the din. Servers were very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu, sharp. Great service The food was good, recommend the crispy rice and the Linguine Alle Vongole! read more

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I was the lucky recipient of an invite to dine at Cino by a dear friend who is a regular. Initially I thought the friendly greeting by all staff was due to my friend's many visits, but I soon realized the staff were politely engaging with all their guests! The trendy clean interior is awesome! I learned the waitstaff followed Chef from Las Vegas. That shows a lot about who wonderful a Chef you are if your staff relocates to be part of your restaurant! I left the decision on what to order to my dining partner as I wanted the best of the best. We started with Cino's Wanderlust cocktail which was one of the smoothest delightful drink I have ever had. The presentation is definitely a 10! My dining partner and I also enjoyed the Kumamoto Oysters and Charred Spanish Octopus. Both apps were thoroughly enjoyed immensely. The oysters were fresh and the octopus was oh so tender! For our main course we shared the Pork Chop and Garlic Smashed Potatoes. The portions were quite large. We decided not to stuff ourselves so we could order Cino's unique Tiramisu and each enjoy a cup of coffee. The tiramisu was almost too beautiful to eat. Rich and decadent and very shareable! Definitely dine at Cino for the ambiance and food! My only regret is that I put off dining at Cino sooner. read more

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Amazing food, amazing ambiance tucked away in a small street in the up and coming Kaka'ako area. Although the venue is on a side street as of now, the area will soon be bustling with the improvements of the Victoria Ward Park and additional condos. The inside of the venue is beautiful, and reminiscent of the high end steakhouses on the mainland. small intimate venue , with great lighting and artwork. Our food was excellent. We had a couple of Old Fashioned's, the 25 oz Ribeye, Big Eye Tuna, Charred Spanish Octopus, Crispy Rice, House aged half roast duck. Amazing meal and really great service. read more

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Another great dinner and with help of Dillion our favorite server a perfect night. Kumamoto oysters were available on the half shell. The enormous Veal Chop parmigiana was a show-stopper! Pastas always delicious and appropriately portioned. Don't miss the double stuffed potato but know it feeds 3, as does the delectably charred broccoli. We shared the Mango berry flan and the contemporary version of tiramisu. A delicious Lilikoi Spriter mocktail is my favorite beverage but you need to ask as I don't think it's menued. read more

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I would give a rating of 3.5 stars. It's not a 3 star but it's not quite a 4 star. We ordered the clam linguine, pork chop, filet and crab pasta. For sides we had twice baked potato, creamed spinach and garlic potatoes. For appetizers we had the small seafood platter and crab cakes. The appetizers were good. The entrees were ok we didn't think it was anything special especially for the price . I would have to say the desserts were the best. We ordered panacotta, tiramisu and tart. All were delicious. Service was ok nothing spectacular One thing I will say is it's very loud in the restaurant and for some reason it's hard to hear what your server is saying also hard to hear what my party was saying also. Kept having to ask them to repeat themselves. I like to try new places and so I am glad I got to try Cino. Would I come back again? Probably not read more

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