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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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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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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Came here for dinner with friends. The dinner menu and everyone's meals were amazing! Great presentation. Service was friendly. Service is slow, two drinks later / our meals finally arrived, and delicious. As the evening progressed it did get noisy and hard to hear our conversations unless sitting next to the person. Adequate parking nearby. If you like Italian, you'll like Cino.. Will definitely return. read more

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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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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I was in Oahu with the kids. It was late and there weren't many options, but Cino was open so we decided to try it. I am SOOO glad that we did! The food is great. Everything we ordered was fire! But that wasn't even the best part - our waitress was an absolute angel. Once she found out that we were visiting from Southern California, she went out of her way to give us ideas of things to do and places to eat, including top luaus. She was amazing! The ambiance in Cino was awesome too. Definitely recommend to anyone looking for amazing food and service in Honolulu. read more

Went on a Monday night for dinner. Ordered off the "taste of ward" menu. Main entree took SO long to come out and the pasta was barely warm and very mediocre tasting. App and dessert were very good. read more

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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The food was delicious, but the service wasn't terribly friendly nor understanding. We had to increase our reservation by one person at the last minute, and the restaurant very kindly accommodated us. When it was time to order, however, the server curtly told us that we could only order appetizers at first. More disappointing, there was a rock in the clam pasta. It wasn't very small either--about the size of a pea--easily large enough to chip a tooth. When we brought it to the attention of one of the staff, they quickly took it away (it had been put in a napkin). Then, when we raised the issue with our server, he had no idea! The other staff member had just discarded the rock and not notified our server. After he checked with the other staff member, the server comped one or two drinks but did not comp the clam pasta that actually had the rock in it. This was disappointing. A rock in food seems pretty serious, and they weren't very apologetic or understanding. The food was tasty, and I'm grateful we discovered the rock before it hurt anyone, but the service overall just wasn't up to snuff--especially for an upscale place. read more

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

One of the best restaurants we've tried in all of Honolulu. Food was fresh, delicious and timely served. Service was excellent. Cocktails were some of the finest I've ever had - and I've had them from all over the world. We'll be back soon. Chef's kiss all around. Bravo! read more

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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Our server JR did his best to salvage the night for us. He gave us a great rundown of the menu and started us off well but we could tell he got slammed with other tables so he couldn't get to us until after our entrees had been picked through. He did graciously offer to order another entree to replace the Veal but we were pressed for time. We really appreciated his gesture though read more

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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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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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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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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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

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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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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Solid 4.6 in a nicely finished upscale space and our server Malu made the visit extremely special. Very creative with well developed flavors. The Onaga Ceviche and Crispy Rice were killer. Might be the best Crispy Rice I have ever had. We also really enjoyed the Herb Pappardelle, Chicken Parmigiana alla Vodka and Rigatoni Bolognese. The Chicken could use a bit more sauce in the plating. We brought 2 excellent bottles of wine and Malu went out of her way to produce 4 fabulous wine glasses from the back, big thanks to her! Corkage is only $35. We were too stuffed for desert, so unbeknownst to us, Malu packed a Tiramisu take out for later. The Tiramisu was absolutely fabulous! Thank you Cino and Malu for a truly special experience! 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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I've been to Cino a few times now, and it never disappoints! On my most recent visit, JR was my waiter for the second time, and I have to say, his service is outstanding. He's attentive, knowledgeable about the menu, and always makes sure everything is just right. This time, I ordered the octopus and steak--both were incredible, as always. The octopus was tender and perfectly cooked, with just the right amount of char, and the steak was flavorful and cooked exactly to my liking. I've also had the uni pasta in the past, which is another great dish with its rich flavor from the sea urchin. If you're looking for excellent food and nice ambiance I highly recommend this place to anyone visiting Honolulu. read more

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Great service, but the food was too expensive for what we received. More importantly, several dishes were much too salty, which made it difficult to fully enjoy the meal. I appreciated the staff's kindness and attentiveness, but I hope the kitchen can adjust the seasoning and pricing to better match the overall dining experience. read more

Located in Ward with guest parking in the residential condo, on the first floor towards the ocean side of the building. Reservations are highly recommended beforehand as they were packed even on a week night. Nice date night type of vibe, or a night out with friends. But for me, the music and dining chatter is way too loud, in that it echos and reverberates throughout the dining room, which made it difficult for me to hear the conversations of my company. It's also dimly lit in some areas, making it difficult to read the menus. As for the food, some of the items were a hit and others were a miss. It all depends on your preference on textures and flavor profiles. Also, for reference, the restaurant doesn't have printed dessert menus available, thus the servers are describing it to you tableside. But again, way too loud in the restaurant and I could only hear bits and pieces of what was offered that evening. I wouldn't say it was a bad experience, though I don't know if I personally would be back again. read more

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This update is for their weekend brunch only- here is my story I'm compelled to update my review because it's for brunch not dinner and I'm sure this update will illustrate the differences 1. the check in process and the hostess should have been easy as reservations are done via Open Table. The hostess however had the personality of a monk. No smiles no nothing (fyi there were other reviews for the same day implying the same) 2. Asked for a table on the east side because the other side was very extremely noisey (I believe I noted that in my previous review). My dining partner and I selected seats at the bar 3. Our server the bartender was more interested in the Sunday football game IMHO 4A. Food tasted as good as all their meals with the exception of my gnocchi which while it tasted great came to us room temperature (and I am a gnocchi snob such that I fly for a great serving of gnocchi) 4B. Lobster roll was not a roll rather it was lobster mash in mayo on toasted white bread 4C. They were out of the crab cake Benedict which I found odd as we ordered our dishes between 11:45-12:00 This was not my first brunch at Cino and won't be my last but I will say the overall experience was a disappointment read more

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Came for the first time for an anniversary dinner and have been back many times since. Great for date night and special occasions! Ambiance 9/10. Ordered the spanish octopus and crispy tuna rice as appetizers... BEST crispy rice on island in my opinion. Got the duck for entree and my boyfriend got the Pappardelle. Duck was tender but not my favorite ever. I would suggest going for happy hour. All appetizers are amazing! read more

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A unique experience... Loved my dinner experience at Cino which is located in Kaka'ako...'A'ali'i Condominium to be exact on the ground level along side besides a few other biz they're located in the very back and what a lovely place. Reservations is a must at this cozy spot as it fills up very fast though the seatings can get quite limited the service is just phenomenal. I started dinner with a drink..."Queen's Sunset" to be exact as this papaya infusad Tequila among other items gave it a kick for sure. As we started with the Chilled Seafood Platter the spectacular presentation is amazing that they had no idea where to begin accompanied by some well crafted sauces this thing of beauty was incredible. 25oz Bone in Ribeye, Branzino, Wagyu Special, and Veal Parmesan was definitely something I'd totally recommend...the ribeye was just prepared perfectly and sliced for easy grazing, Veal was a massive tomahawk like presentation that we didn't expect, Branzino grilled beautifully plated on top of my most favorite chimichurri sauce that had a yummy kick i could have that sauce on everything. The Wagyu was phenomenal the delicate flavors just exploded our palate beyond what we'd expected. Needing something fresh we also ordered broccolini and a Caesar salad which was a bit different as it wasn't romaine but some other type of greens along with what seems like roasted bread crumbs was different but a welcome freshness that i enjoyed. Dessert was Lilikoi sorbet for me with several huge and generous scoops of yumminess a treat indeed that was a great way to end our journey. read more

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First time customers. came in for my parents 27th anniversary. excellent presentation as soon as you walk in. Kayla was our server. Super nice, excellent service. Would highly reccomend to anyone. first and not the last time for sure. read more

Super trendy popular resto at this time. Free parking around Kakaako area! Service was great- luckily we were able to get a table as this place is hard to get into. The food was delicious! It did not disappoint! Highly recommended if you want to celebrate an occasion here, or just to hang out! Definitely will be back. Enjoy! read more

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Dinner in Honolulu, Hawaii... Many of my friends (Angel, Lyla, Rod, Jo, Lorie, Scott, Kristian, Darryl, Jenel, Nadia, Shigeru, Peter C., and Donna) wrote 5-star reviews for Cino... I had high expectations! I got my neighbor to go with me because she's blunt about food... haha! We parked for free at the Ward Entertainment Center (under the Consolidated Theater) and walked over. Located across from Nori Bar, and down the sidewalk from Planted by La Tour, Cino was at the end of the row of businesses. The interior was rather large and a bit noisy. The convenient restroom was pleasant but had a strange odor like stagnant water. My neighbor and I discussed if the fragrance could be from a human, but no... because it remained for a while... (Gas would dissipate.) Hailee was our cheerful, competent server! She was efficient and friendly! We were really looking forward to enjoying the food, but the asparagus was too salty (we thought about taking it home and rinsing it off); the duck legs were on the tough side and were rather tart (the sliced meat was succulent); and the butterfish was drowning in miso sauce. We both liked the beet appetizer with goat cheese! My favorite was the crab spaghetti. My neighbor had her first taste of uni and let me have the rest! I'm glad that I got a chance to visit... Bucket list item was checked off! I'd go back for other things on the menu, but I'm not in a rush. read more

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This was my second time dining at Cino, and it was phenomenal! First of all, the restaurant is beautiful. The decor is very upscale, and you can tell they put attention to detail into every component. Our host, Rachel, was so welcoming and friendly, and the bartender, Kipapa, took amazing care of us. He has extensive knowledge of wine and helped us find delicious pairings for our meals and made great food recommendations. The food was incredible! Everything was so fresh, and it was all just perfect. There's nothing that could make it better! The Kumamoto oysters were so good, I could have eaten a dozen myself! The Crispy Rice was also perfection--the best I've ever had, beating Nobu's by a mile! We also ordered the Charred Spanish Octopus and Salt Roasted Baby Beets. The octopus was amazingly tender, and the beet salad was the perfect palate cleanser. For mains, we had the Herb Pappardelle and the 16oz NY strip with twice-baked potatoes. The pasta was rich and flavorful, and the steak was tender with a perfect crust. But those potatoes--they were out of this world! I wish I could have buckets of them at home. They were so smooth, luxurious, and full of flavor. I'm already looking forward to the next time I can enjoy a delicious meal from Cino! 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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First time at Cino and it was a great experience. We went on a Wednesday night so it wasnt busy at all and our server JR provided the best service. This is an Italian-Mediterranean restaurant with a cozy vibe, great for date night or an after work pau hana. Food was amazing as well, JR had many recommendations and every dish we chose was amongst the most popular and they did not disappoint. Theres lots more I want to try so I'll be back for sure! read more

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