Always great service, lovely atmosphere, and phenomenal dishes & drinks! The romesco sauce w the tako is to die for. Mahalo for always providing a fun night out! read more

Cino - Octopus - Italian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Had great service sitting at the bar. The staff was professional, food came out timely and loved the bar selection . Eva, Justin, and the rest of the staff made dinner with my friends very memorable. read more

Probably our favorite meal in Hawaii, Cino is a very fancy restaurant, like you need to order your protein and if you want a side, you gotta order that separately. Easily over $200 meal. That being said, we had a fantastic meal that lasted close to 2 hours, the service is impeccable. The restaurant is loud and busy but it's obvious folks were enjoying themselves and the food. We ordered two salads to start, the salted roasted baby beet salad (charred orange, goat cheese, aged balsamic with hazelnuts) and the romaine (anchovy vinaigrette with Parmesan). Both were really good, I found the romaine a little salty/overdressed but still edible. We also ordered a half dozen oysters, funny because they were from Washington, still good. For the mains, we got the crab spaghetti and half roasted jidori chicken. Pasta was creamy and rich, chicken was not my thing. I didn't enjoy it. We also ordered the crispy garlic potatoes and the broccolini both were great but the potatoes were the best, super crispy and soft on the inside. Server also brought us the tiramisu for my birthday, it was so good, encased in chocolate, super rich and decadent but not heavy. read more

Very good food, service is great too, we love outdoor better than indoor. More quiet than inside read more

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Awesome ambience. Great service. Because we sat in the lounge area, the bartender served us: Nicolo was awesome, friendly, professional, and really knew the menu items. I had a filet mignon with the mushroom special. I like mine medium well but I went with medium and it was very good and quite tender. I ordered the pork chop and twice baked potato for my husband. We dined with two friends and we ALL loved that pork chop waaay too much. The mixed fried appetizer with calamari, shrimp, and mixed vegetables went quickly. The accompanying aioli sauce is the smoothest I've ever had. The food was good and my friend said she really liked "the vibe." read more

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Made a reservation on Open table for my bf bday but did not see an option for table seating. So just chose Bar. When we went around 6:45 pm it was packed. We were seated at the bar and hostess had told my bf that if a seat opens up we would be able to sit. Ordered the classic cocktail: which was good. Then while we waited we ordered the appetizer called Charred Octopus: ok but it was only one leg. Wanted to try their melon salad but I guess that ran out so we ordered a suggested salad in the mean time: although it was good it was a bit too small. For our dinner: Crab spaghetti: my bf said had more umami than his Rigatoni Bolognese: which I preferred. So we ended up liking each others main dinner more. Atmosphere wise: Hip place but very loud. We did get seated at a table behind the bar area finally when our octopus came, although it was open for quite some time cause I kept looking back. Plus side they remembered my bf bday and brought a cherries jubilee ice cream with candle minus the singing which I did for my bf. Over all our experience there was quite good. Will we be back maybe if there was a Happy hour addition. read more

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The food was great! The steak was so soft and melts in your mouth. Our server was nice and well informed. Table was kept clean throughout and he never missed a beat! Cute place for date nights, family outings, and celebrations. Would highly recommend!! read more

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Tried Cino for the first time and got lost trying to find it. I ended up calling the restaurant to ask where to park and they suggested that I park in the Wholefoods parking structure. Once you come out of Wholefoods, turn onto the road that has the DnB parking structure so that it's on your left hand side. Walk straight until you reach the next building, A'ali'i and Cino is on the bottom floor. Once you open the front door to the restaurant, you feel like you've walked into what almost felt like a fancy speakeasy. The ambiance is so beautiful and classy. Definitely a nice spot for a date night or drinks with the girls. I went with a party of three and we shared two entrees, a side, and a salad. It was enough food to feel satisfied but not full. We got the crab uni pasta which we all agreed was the best. We also got another pasta, the papardelli (spelling?) with wild boar and it was just okay. The beet and goat cheese salad was very small to share but delicious. The twice baked potato side dish was okay, nothing I'd want to order again. It was more like mashed potatoes. For drinks, I got the Cino old fashioned and it was good but kind of pricey at $22, Nordstrom bar's old fashioned is better in my opinion. Then I got just a vodka soda and it was you know, a vodka soda. The service was great and our waitress was attentive and sweet. Nothing to complain about! I always review bathrooms because a restaurant with an unsanitary bathroom means they must not clean their kitchen that us patrons can't see. Cino's bathroom is absolutely beautiful and it was clean and very spacious since there was only one stall. All in all, I would go back! read more

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What an amazing experience. First timer here. Haley our server gave us recommendations and she was on point. Chard octopus WOW. So amazing Romaine Salad with anchovies and crumbled anchovies. Which you would think it was croutons. So amazing Entrees: Pinwheel truffle. So amazing Branzino I must say the truffle would have been too rich by itself. Pairing it with the truffle was yummy. Dessert she asked but we were tapping out ! read more

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This is definitely one of the best Italian food on island! The prices are definitely on the higher end, but the vibes are definitely great and service was good. The food was really good too! We tried out their oysters and it was so fresh! Definitely one of the best on the island. We also got their Herb Pappardelle and Rigatoni Bolognese and it definitely did not disappoint! The meat were very soft and juicy, but the portion size was pretty small compared to their prices. Make sure to get a reservation in and don't forget to dress up! :) read more

Cino is one of Honolulu's newest and sexiest Italian restaurants. The interior design is absolutely stunning with beautiful furniture and eye catching textiles. The vibes are immaculate making it the perfect spot for your next date night. Every dish we shared was delicious and the standouts were the Charred Spanish Octopus, Romaine, and Rigatoni Bolognese. Unfortunately, they were out of the Fritto Misto and Onaga Sashimi but we'll be back to try those next time. The wine list is elevated and definitely more expensive compared to most restaurants we regularly dine at but we loved the bottle we selected. Overall the service was good but our waitress could've been a little bit more attentive. The only reason why this wasn't five stars is because we felt like it wasn't worth over a $400 meal compared to other dining experiences we have enjoyed recently at that price point. read more

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We had a very nice dinner here. Cool vibe and atmosphere, like I was transported to a swanky restaurant in NYC or in Vegas (with the matching prices too). Dishes ordered: - Charred Spanish octopus ($21) - Caprese ($19) - Crab spaghetti ($32) - New York Strip ($78) - Roasted cauliflower ($15) - Mixed berry panna cotta My favorite dish was the crab spaghetti, followed by the NY strip which was cooked perfectly, but was lacking that sear on the outside. The octopus was good with a nice charred flavor. The cauliflower was way too salty with the gremolata on top. I should've sent this back. read more

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It was our first time at Cino's and simply based on our entire experience, Cino's has become our new Italian/Mediterranean FAVORITE! From the moment we arrived, we were warmly greeted by the staff and our server, Gillian, and his team were amazing throughout our meal. The chef deserves a standing ovation for this amazing menu of culinary selections. Each on of our choices were outstanding in presentation and flavors. We are definitely coming back and grateful for Cino's. Mahalo and Aloha! read more

I pass by this establishment twice weekly when I work in the area. I've noticed how busy this restaurant has been and have been wanting to try it. Finally we decided to have a date night and my date suggested we have dinner here. I already had in mind of what I wanted to eat due to reading the reviews on Yelp and looking at all the pictures of the food and also of the menu. My heart was set on the 25oz ribeye for my entree. We checked in with the hostess and she had a table for us right next to where you can watch the cooks and see into the kitchen, but we wanted a more private table seated in the back. The hostess didn't seem too happy with the request, but she did get us another table that we could sit at in back. We definitely didn't want to sit outside because of how it smells out there from the dogs peeing on the plants, small bordered fences back there. I smell it when running/walking past when I work there, so outside wouldn't have been an option. Shortly after being seated and menus given to us, we took a look at the menu in hand and already knew what was on it, yet we both chose totally different dishes in the end. The waiter went over the special and mentioned that his favorite on the menu is the Veal Parmesan. To start, I ordered a cocktail called The Bengal and we ordered the Charred Spanish Octopus as our appetizer. This was so amazing, that I would go back just to have this. I ended up ordering the Veal Parmesan as my entree because the waiter sold me on it! It was so tender with fresh mozzarella, basil and tomato on top and twice baked potato. My date ordered Herb Pappardelle which has lamb and whipped ricotta. My Veal was amazing! I believe for the Herb Pappardelle, if you like lamb, then you may like this entree, but if you don't like the acquired taste of it, this may not be for you. I myself thought it was a good dish, but would try one of the other pastas next time. For desert we ordered the Tiramisu bar. This was really good! Not your regular tiramisu desert for sure. It was tiramisu with a chocolate shell, similar to Doves ice cream bar with the chocolate shell around it. As full as we were, we ate all of the desert and got the rest packed to take home. The food was wonderful and my tummy was content. I would recommend Cino, so check them out! read more

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The food was delicious. It was well balanced and some of the best Italian food I've had being so far away from Italy. While the sides were definitely big enough to share, I was a little disappointed by how small the portions of the entrees were. They would not have filled me up if I was eating them on my own. All in all, a pleasant experience and will probably come again for a special occasion, not if I was hungry and wanted to feast. read more

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Used to come here for the crab spaghetti and oysters. They have changed the oysters recently and they're 1/4 the size and less flavorful. Don't think I'll be back, especially since the quality of the food and service has steadily declined every time I come back. read more

Cino - Oysters as of 12/30/24 (the best) - Italian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Fun little spot! Came here for girls night on Tuesday. It was so busy even for a Tuesday. Decor was gorgeous. Love the vibes. Way too crowded. First I got seated next to the crudo counter ( right next to the kitchen). Would've been fantastic! But it was impossible to hear anything, let alone each other. I got lucky and moved to the bar seats but it was way too loud. Perhaps popular this week. Or just a fun new spot to be on a weekday. Victoria was our sever: she's a breath of fresh air! I called out her social accent. It was nice. Loved it :) Crudo was good! Spanish octopus was very tender. Took a little too long in general, they were pretty busy. Love the vibes and the food. The noise level made the atmosphere not as comfortable. I get that they are very busy. Fun for a drink or two. Not good if you're trying to catch up or have conversations. Even bathroom takes forever! There's one for each. Love, Victoria our sever though. We'll be back just for her!! And that Spanish octopus :) read more

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Cino is located near Ward Center in one of the newer high rise buildings. It's somewhat tucked away and seemed to be the highlight of the area. I hadn't heard of them yet, but a friend suggested we try. I was pretty satisfied with our experience and enjoyed to overall ambiance of the restaurant. The center tables did seem a little tight, but there was still an okay amount of space between us and other parties. For apps, we tried the Tuna Tartare which had a cool Wasabi Tuile cookie on top. It was actually pretty sweet and didn't taste like wasabi at all, but added a nice crunch to the soft Ahi. For entrees, the Miso Butterfish and the Crab Spaghetti. The miso butter fish was cooked near perfect. It was soft and paired nicely with the butter sauce. The crab spaghetti was also pretty good. The sauce was flavorful and it was topped with crispy breadcrumbs for texture. The staff is extremely attentive. Multiple people checked in on us, refilled our water, and helped to clear dishes to prepare us for the next course and when we were finished at the end of the meal. Definitely looking forward to return and try some more of the menu! read more

Cino - Miso Butterfish with Eggplant Purée - Italian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Cino is a great Italian chop house. Food is delicious. Portions are large. Next time I'll go with 4 to 6 other people so we can share and have a variety of entrees and appetizers. Back of restaurant is noises than bar area. Have the veal parmesean chop served pupu style. Calamari was perfect. Oysters fresh. Great wines by the glass if you sit at bar and they happen to have something opened that's not on the by the glass menu. read more

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First time and probably my last dining at Cino. Service was great, although our server's opening line was, "did you know we were awarded the best new restaurant"... pretty bold statement to start with in my opinion. That to me, set the bar and expectations high. So we ordered everything our wait staff recommended, the truffle pasta and Sea Bass with a side of Broccolini. The truffle pasta was good but not great and was quite small, maybe 5" in diameter max? I make something similar at home with heavy cream and truffle oil. It's a pretty simple dish to make if you have the truffle oil. The Sea Bass was also highly recommended by our server and we were told that the fish was completely deboned and boneless. For someone who isn't comfortable eating a whole fish, this dish is not recommended. There were at least 9 bones that I had to pick out of my mouth. Not a good dish to order on a date! Cino in my opinion is Super overpriced. My favorite thing was the Berry Pannacotta. It was creamy and delicious with fresh berries. Although the food was decent, portions are way too small. I was still hungry after! read more

I was so excited to try New Restaurant!! I always have dinner with my friend's couples (of course, with my husband too) for the Valentine's Day. (Actually, we went to dinner the day after VD). Made a reservation (highly recommend to make a reservation!) by Open Table. Inside the restaurant was almost packed. I felt a little tight between table and table (I saw couple times the server bump into other server, but not serious happening) but good for both group and couple. Our server looked very professional and he asked us we're retuning or first time (first time for all of us) then explained the menu. We ordered drinks first and ordered the meals(asked him to check as each couple). Until we got our drinks taking little long time. He came to me and started taking, then,,, the point was he forgot what I ordered. Then we cheered and talking. He came to my friend and started talking again,,,, then my friend said he forgot what he ordered his main dish even he wrote the memo. lol!!!! I and my husband's Romaine salad and Onaga sashimi came same timing and Fritto Misto came only one but two couple ordered. It took for a while other Fritto Misto served. Then our server came to apology and he offer the dessert to each couple. Well, food was all good! Our salad was very flavorful(not simple boring Romaine salad). Onaga sashimi- I had first time Onaga as sashimi and it's so good! Tangerine, Fennel, Citrus Gelee is very freshly. My Crab Spaghetti, the pasta was completely cooked Al dente, there weee lots of crab meat, and a big piece of Uni on the top! Soooo yummy!!!! My husband's Veal Osso Bucco was nice big size, meat was very tender, Saffron Risotto and Osso Bucco sauce was so flavorful. We're very happy! Other our friend couples were also satisfied their meals. From our server's dessert (choice of Tiramisu or Panna cotta, and we all choose Tiramisu) also good. We did enjoy our meal and had a great time! Only one minus star means,,, inside the restaurant was freezing and cold!!!! All of us (especially my husband is not the person saying cold but he did!) felt freezing! Hope they can adjust the temperature more comfortable. But overall I love this place and can't wait to back and try another dish!!! read more

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We came to celebrate my dad's 60th birthday. Cino is a new trendy restaurant with fun vibes and a gorgeous interior (a bit small, loud and cramped, but my dad enjoyed feeling hip lol). I wish I could give 4.5 stars. I want to minus .5 star for how cramped it is inside. My fave dishes of the night were the Charred Spanish Octopus, Herb Pappardelle, Black Truffle Pinwheel on special, and Pork Chop (14 day dry aged). Filet Mignon Tartare was good, but I had to ask for and add some lemon juice to better balance and lighten up the dish. The Twice Baked Potato and Broccolini were great accompaniments with the ribeye and pork chop. The ribeye was good and cooked a beautiful medium rare but was not particularly special in flavor or tenderness for being 60 day dry aged. We were particularly impressed by how tender and juicy the pork chop was, which was further elevated by the apple reduction sauce. It was nice that they gave a complimentary birthday dessert of his choice for my dad. I loved the medley of berries and how beautifully presented it was on the panna cotta. Our server was friendly and attentive. Overall, a great dining experience, and I look forward to returning to try more dishes like the braised beef cheeks, crab spaghetti, etc. read more

Cino - Black Truffle Pinwheel on special, Chopped Salad, Filet Mignon Tartare, Charred Spanish Octopus, and Herb Pappardelle - Italian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Cino is a place I wasn't expecting to find in Hawaii. We have an amazing array of Italian places back here in California and I've found in my experience that some areas will just do certain cuisines better. I have to say that Cino is probably the best Italian restaurant I've been to and one of the best restaurants period. The restaurant is tucked away in a fairly inconspicuous location so Uber'ing here was not the best decision. Pretty sure it was more the Uber's fault but we didn't have too much trouble finding it in the end. The service from the get-go was amazing and continued to be so until the end of our meal. It's really cozy and well designed on the inside but I'm not sure if I'd say it's a good place for a date or meeting people because it gets extremely loud if it's a full house. Moving on to the food we ordered a couple of dishes: -Fritto Misto -Charred Spanish octopus -Crab spaghetti -Cino pinwheel -Rigatoni bolognese Starting off with the apps, both were incredible; the charred octopus in particular stood out of the whole meal. I could easily have eaten 4 servings of that alone. The crab spaghetti was nice, bright, and creamy; big chunks of crab were present which well justifies the cost. The rigatoni bolognese left a bit to be desired; it was extremely salty and it tasted like whatever alcohol they cook the sauce with wasn't properly cooked out so it tasted boozy in the dish. The pinwheel was easily my favorite pasta dish of the night; filled with cheese that's extremely creamy with perfectly cooked pasta that had the right amount of chew and who can say no to all of that truffle they shave over the top. It was $80 iirc correctly and I'd easily pay that price again for the generous serving they provide. Can't wait to come back here again in the future read more

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In late September, after having lunch at one of our favorite Japanese restaurants in Ward Village's A'eo Condominium, we decided to browse the street-level businesses at the nearby 'A'ali'i building. While walking along its Halekauwila corridor, we passed by a beauty salon and health spa, but at the end of the walkway, we found CINO Italian Chophouse and Raw Bar. They weren't open when we saw this restaurant, but we peered through its dark-tinted windows. We were immediately entranced by its casually elegant bar area and swanky interior décor with dark mahogany walls offset by black and white tile floors and vibrant animal artwork. I immediately put this restaurant onto my Yelp bookmark list after reading its stellar review posts. A week passed, and in early October, my mind was jogged to this bookmark when I received Yelp's Hot and New Businesses email. And with our anniversary in mid-October, I forged ahead by making a dinner reservation through the Open Table dining reservation system. Upon entry, we were greeted and led to a cozy table for two in their dining room by a friendly and cheerful hostess. The restaurant didn't appear very crowded, but several groups were already seated and eating from their 5 PM opening hour. Within a few minutes of being placed with menus, a gregarious server, Klarissa, came by to answer our questions about the menus and or the restaurant. We previously perused the menus online, so we immediately placed our cocktail order but held our dinner order as we settled into this casual/elegant dining room. The dinner menu seemed limited but offered good choices of traditional and fusion Italian cuisine. I inquired who is CINO's chef de cuisine or executive chef, and Klarissa replied it was chef Arnold Corpuz, who recently came on board from Las Vegas. After placing our dinner order, my mind raced, thinking I had heard about chef Arnold Corpuz since we'd been dining a lot at Las Vegas' Italian restaurants. I nudged my husband, saying that we've experienced the culinary talents of local-born chef Arnold Corpuz at Las Vegas' Carnevino and Manzo and even at a Spanish vs. Italian cooking competition at Eataly several years ago. So we were excited to hear that Chef Corpuz has returned home to O'ahu and is leading CINO's kitchen. FOOD & BEVERAGE: - CINO Old Fashioned: Old Forester Bourbon, Hakata 10 Y/O Japanese whisky, jasmine Tea, Australian Aromatic & Orange Bitters. Although I prefer my Old Fashioned to be made with rye whiskey for its spicy flavor rather than sweet bourbon, the combination with the 10-year-old whisky and other flavors made CINO's version more exotic and unique tasting than the standard Old Fashioned. Maybe to a purist, CINO's cocktail might be too sweet or "girly." But we still enjoyed this unique cocktail. $22 -ANTIPASTO: -Charred Spanish Octopus: a tender and savory tentacle served with traditional Italian condiments of romesco and peperonata sauces and topped with gremolata. The tentacle was so tender that we could cut it with a butter knife. Its smoky flavors balanced the sweetness of the CINO Old Fashioned. $21 -Tuna Tartare: soy-ceviche, avocado, and wasabi tuile. The fresh chunks of tuna soy-ceviche were a fusion of Hawaiian poke with avocado cubes. Also, the beautiful wasabi tuile, which Klarissa advised us to break and mix with the ceviche, added a light, spicy kick, and crunchy texture to this raw "salad." $24 PRIMO: -Crab Spaghettini: al dente spaghettini topped with a knob of sea urchin and sprigs of fresh dillweed. The pasta was textured with crunchy toasted breadcrumbs and flavored with crabmeat, olive oil, and lemon(?). It was rich and tasty, and luckily, we shared it. $32 SECONDO:-Braised Beef Cheek: bone marrow, cauliflower purée, and salsa verde. The braised beef cheek was so soft and tender that we could slice it with a butter knife. The beef was juicy, savory, and mouthwatering. Adding to the unctuousness of this entree was the bone marrow and silky cauliflower purée. $45 CONTORNI: Broccolini with Bagna Cauda: the broccolini was crisp yet tender and bright green. The hot bagna cauda (mixture of anchovies, garlic, and olive oil), which I've usually eaten as a dip with crudités, added to the savoriness. $14 DOLCE: - Gelato: we asked for a scoop each of cherry and pistachio gelato. The soft, creamy, and dense gelatos were naturally flavored and complimented our dinner. The portion was enough to share without leaving me with a bloated feeling. $8 DIGESTIF: -Carajillo: instead of a typical Italian after-dinner drink, we requested these Mexican after-drinks. We prefer them to espresso martinis, which tend to be sweeter, and we wanted a balance to the gelatos. $18 We were happy to celebrate our anniversary at CINO because of this new restaurant's excellent ambiance, flavors, service, and value. read more

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The food was amazing! Parking is little in the alii building area but whole foods parking is very near! Nothing difficult to find. Ambiance was great the seats are spread apart and you can hear your conversation. read more

Cino - The grilled rib eye was amazing! It tasted like it came out a dream. It was my best friends birthday and he enjoyed it very much as well. - Italian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Love the ambiance, service, and food. As someone who loves and been eating oysters in different restaurants, their oysters were rly good. The rigatoni pasta and crab spaghetti did not disappoint! The serving might look small but it's just enough and very filling. Favorite thing about this restaurant is their drinks. They by far have the best old fashioned in the island! And their cocktails are phenomenal! Ask about their "sip-of-the-day" and if you don't see anything you want, they can always make a custom one for you! Ended the night with the tiramisu, it was a lil sweet for me and I wish the coffee beans on top were actual coffee beans instead of chocolate shaped coffee beans. Will definitely be returning again! read more

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The official Keto Prescription Review! We finally got around to coming here after a few months of hearing how good it is! The food and atmosphere did not disappoint. As a Keto Dr, I was happy to see lots of relatively keto friendly options on the menu. We ordered the Duck: Very tasty. Sugar and orange in the sauce? Probably. The serving isn't that big so that's one way we avoided a big hidden sugar trap. I do recommend trying this once. It was cooked perfectly. Braised Beef Cheek: Fall-apart-in-your-mouth tender. It comes with a tiny serving of bone marrow which pairs nicely with the beef and a small dollop of mashed cauli. Very keto!!! Pork Chop: By far the best dish that night. It's dry aged 14 days and I'm not kidding, cooked to perfection. Crispy outside and juicy inside. It comes in an apple reduction and might have a little more sugar than we'd like, but nothing heavy. I am totally ordering this again. It reminded me of lechon but 1000x better. Roasted Cauliflower: This was a HUGE serving with some kind of pecan goodness sprinkled all over it. As my patients know, pecans are one of our preferred nuts!! This was seriously good. I kept eating it. Had to push myself away from the table lol!!! Dessert: Didn't order any, Silly!! Nothing keto friendly. Maybe someday!! We plan on coming back to try the dry aged steak, branzino, and scallops and are looking forward to it! Stay tuned for my next keto review and have an amazing dinner!! *The only reason we didn't give a 4.5-5 star review was that our water wasn't refilled the whole night. One of us had an empty glass almost the entire dinner. I'm sure it was an innocent oversight because other than that, our waiter was very helpful, pleasant, and professional. read more

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CINO came up on Yelp's Top 10 suggestions and as I read Yelp posts I learned that it's a new restaurant. So, I knew there maybe a risk. But I was looking for a restaurant to have dry-aged steak and the old and famous steakhouses weren't too exciting this time because it was going to be our anniversary dinner. Conclusion; we were very happy that we chose CINO. We were first shown to a corner table on the back side of the restaurant. But it was little tight space and not too bright, so we requested to move to the brighter more spacious seat across the bar, and they gladly accommodated our request. My wife was very happy. First and foremost, the highlight of dinner was 60-day dry-aged 18 lb. New York Steak. 18 lb. is big!! It was pre-cut so easy to share by a couple. I would never finish it if I was alone. It was juicy and had rich and deep taste that can only come from dry-aged beef. Super happy. And the side order asparagus with bottarga had generous portion, too! The waiter told us many people cannot finish this plate even shared. Indeed, we had to take about a half of it to go. And it was very tasty with intense shaved bottarga sprinkled over them generously. We also ordered the Octopus, a plate recommended by the waiter (who is also a main bartender at the bar who is very knowledgeable about drinks and mixology) and it was great with smokey taste and aroma and it was tender. Most Octopus legs I tried at other places were all tough, but this one was tender. Glad we took his recommendation. Cocktails were good too! My favorite was their original Old Fashioned with whisky from Fukuoka, Japan. The presentation was great too, with "CINO" engraved on ice in the glass. I had to order it twice. The people and service were all friendly and prompt. Simply put, CINO makes and keeps people happy with their food, attentive service, interior design, and great energy flowing. I want to come back for the bar and appetizer again soon! read more

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Had such an amazing dinner here. Came for my friend's birthday and Justin made the evening so special for us. We did not feel rushed whatsoever and he made us delicious custom cocktails. Highly recommend checking this place out for any occasion read more

Located on the bottom floor of Aalii in Kakaako. Parking, I parked in the Whole Foods building since I also had to do shopping then walked over. They are located closer to the new park they are building. Service .... Amazing. They'll chef a brought over his staff from there award winning restaurant in Vegas. I hate to say it but they are definitely seasoned staff as they know there craft. Ask for JR or Dylan. Drinks to start .... The cino old fashion is a good start. I love a good old fashioned and it's mixed with a Japanese whiskey and a nice bourbon with a not to bitter taste but Sutter enjoyment. If I wasn't driving maybe I would have ordered a couple more. Beet salad is locally grown with a nice touch of vinaigrette. Not to tarty so you could experience the taste of the beet. The pappardelle made with fresh noodle was amazing. I've heard they could run out but if you go early they have it for you to taste and order. The duck .... is amazing. I know some may think it pricey but it's not really oily and fatty like other places. The skinny is crispy and the meat is tender. Fish of the day, yes it came out whole and deboned. Some stragglers of bone but easier then trying to do it myself completely. Panna cotta was refreshing with the berries. Lactose people you can eat this and not worry. after dinner dinner drinks..... order a expresso martini. It's a great way to close the night. I will be back to try other dishes. read more

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First time trying this place! We came here for date night, great location in kakaako / ward. The interior and ambiance is very nice and upscale we loved the vibes! The service was great from the host at the front to our attentive server John. He always made sure my drink was full. All the food looked and tasted like a lot of thought went into it. I enjoyed the beet and goat cheese app! We ordered some pastas and the filet. The filet was very tasty and tender. Didn't care too much for the pasta unfortunately but everything else was great! read more

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Beautiful dining room great hospitality. The food did not disappoint. A great experience overall.

Love this restaurant. Great food drink and service. Wish they were open for lunch as well. Everything I've tried was super good.

Fab dinner! On a Monday night, there were open reservation times at 5pm and after 8pm. Really?!? I thought. Yes, for real. This place was packed. It was at capacity during our entrees and by dessert, people were outside waiting for the leisurely eaters and people talking story (like my friends and I) to hurry up and leave (which we did!) The beef tartare was amazing. Soft, unctuous and flavorful with a tiny hit of horseradish to cut through the richness. It was my favorite dish of the night. Caprese and charred (over guava wood!) octopus were also very good. I would've been satisfied with all that, but those were just the apps. (Me: guys, this is a lot of food. Friends: let's just try more stuff!) We then had the herb pappardelle with lots of tender and savory wild boar (not gamey at all) ragu; moist wood-fired pork chop w/ a smoky crust (my 2nd fave of the night); twice baked potato (a monster side); and the duck (confit leg was good, but the fat on the seared breast wasn't rendered enough (imho) and was slightly undercooked so it was not-in-a-good-way chewy. It had a delicate 5-spice flavor, though. For dessert, a solid, creamy tiramisu and a satisfying cherry-amaretto gelato (tasted wonderfully of fresh cherries, but I couldn't really taste the amaretto). Service was on point. Kept refilling water, friendly, helpful and always ready to provide serving utensils and clean tasting plates without us having to ask (they knew we were sharing everything). For a new restaurant, no real hiccups at all. I was impressed. read more

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We visited for dinner on 09/28/23 which was the second night of dinner service after opening that week. The decor and atmosphere is very fun and chic, I definitely loved the vibe here and can see this place being an amazing spot for drinks, dinner or anything in between. Service was 5-stars, the staff here went above and beyond and we felt truly catered and tended to from start to finish. We were seated in the dining area by the bar, and the long bench/couch seating was so so comfortable. Food wise, I'm going to be critical and give this a 4 out of 5 stars. We ordered the oysters (good), octopus carpaccio (good), beef tartare (great), rigatoni bolognese (great), pork chop (really good) and pan seared scallops (below average). Based on how great the rigatoni was, I definitely want to try more pasta dishes. Pasta was cooked al dente and the meat sauce was very rich but not overpowering. The pork chop was prepared medium and the apple reduction was delicious and not too strong. The beef tartare was one of our favorite dishes that evening, the consensus is that the egg yolk emulsion overpowered the dish and my suggestion would be to ask for that on the side and mix in small scoops until you get the flavor you like. The octopus carpaccio was also well executed but had a lot of flavors and textures going on that hid the octopus rather than highlighting it. Our disappointment was the pan seared scallops unfortunately. One of the scallops was overcooked and overall they probably spent a little too long in the pan. The fermented cabbage bed was overpowering though and coupled with the sauce felt too salty for this dish. Maybe not the best execution for scallops here. Hopefully they rework this dish. Overall, my view is this is a 4.5 star restaurant barely a week old and with some small tweaks could be quite a place to be and be seen. Definitely a busy spot that could be a trendy destination for a fun evening out. read more

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I went here for my bday and this is a neat place. Loved the decor in here. This place reminds me a bit of Bar Podmore. Tuna Tartare, Rigatoni Bolognese, Herb Pappardelle, and their Mango Pana Cotta on the house since it was my bday. Presentation and taste was on point. Service was good and attentive. Great new spot to come to dine at! read more

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Who would have thought that miso butterfish would go with pasta. Cino is a welcome addition to the Honolulu culinary scene mixing classic Italian with fusion elements and executed with local and exquisitely sourced ingredients. Honolulu has a lot of Italian restaurants but few are exceptional. My favorite Italian restaurant in Hawaii is Pueo's Ostaria in Waikoloa Village on the Big Island. This place is very similar but with more contemporary implementation. Supposedly this place is in a soft opening stage (September 30, 2023) but everything was pretty much flawless. Drinks were excellent. The fantastic server, Dylan really helped with the recommendations for food. The Charred Octopus was exquisitely presented and tasty. The Miso Charred Butter Fish was an interesting take on a classic dish, served with an eggplant puree that accentuated the fish. The Squid Ink Spaghetti was freshly prepared entirely in house from scratch and was great. It had a rustic savory taste that actually complemented the Butterfish. Dylan recommended the Twice Baked Potato. I normally would not get a baked potato but this was pretty good and tasty. All the dishes tasted as great as they looked. Service was excellent (basically flawless), and I felt the prices were fair. I know the food types are completely different but the pricing is basically the same as Istanbul down the street, which to me is nothing special. This on the other hand is pretty unique Italian food with little to no equivalent on Oahu. read more

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Really enjoyed our end-of-year company dinner here! As a whole, we ordered: -Butternut Squash Agnolotti -Herb Pappardelle -Rigatoni Bolognese -Squid Ink Spaghetti -Pork Chop *recommend -Ribeye -Caprese *recommend -Crispy garlic potato side -Roasted cauliflower side *MUST-HAVE Received complimentary Kampachi crudo *recommend and array of entire dessert menu: -Berry panna cotta *recommend -Tiramisu -Gelato, every flavor EVERYTHING was so delicious! Ambiance is very trendy/loud- very much my vibe ;) I'm big on first impressions and my experience was amazing. Good food, great company, exceptional service... what more could one ask for in a dining experience!? Tables are quite close but I didn't really mind. Noise level is loud, beware! Staff was very attentive and so gracious to give us complimentary dishes to apologize for wait-time before and during service (even with a reservation) I 100% recommend to everyone to try CINO for modern Italian cuisine. And though I've been to Italy, and nothing will ever compare to native pasta, this comes really close! Menu offers a variety of dishes to please all palates- lovers of pasta, seafood, meats! read more

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Came here for my birthday with my bf & have to say we were both impressed! Ambiance wise, the restaurant itself is very chic & was super packed on a Monday evening. The service was great too. Food wise, everything we tried was delicious. My favorites were the pappardelle pasta, pork chops, & twice baked potato. Definitely try the potato & pork chops! The only off thing was that my bf ordered our ribeye medium rare, but it was more on the rare side so we sent it back to get it zapped, which wasn't a big problem for us. Would definitely recommend trying Cino for a special occasion or family gathering! read more

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Good pasta convenient location for Ward Village resident but no tomato sauce! Take out available or doordash