So fortunate to have dined at Cino. I had a grand time at this fairly new restaurant in the A'ali'i Residential Condo. I've seen Yelp Elites Jo Y, Terri K, Peter C posted about this restaurant a while ago and was curious where it was on Queen St. Fortunately Jo Y asked if I wanted to try here for my birthday and I was blessed. It was a classy Italian fusion Restaurant with outstanding food. Price was on the higher side but the food was amazing and so was the service. Portions were generous too. It's nice to come for special occasions or in a large group so you can try many of their delicious offerings! We had JR as our server and got nothing but the best from him. He was very attentive and personable. He answered all our questions and knowledgable of the menu items. It was cool that the Executive Chef is from Hawaii and returned home from Las Vegas and brought the General manager, our waiter and others here to work with him. We were fortunate to meet the Executive Chef and General Manager. The only thing it can kind of loud inside with everyone talking. There were some outside seating too to escape the noise, but it's nicer to be inside. It was cooler and beautiful inside. I was told later that the Mayor Blangiardi was also dining in the house while we were there. We had dinner here but they also serve Brunch too. We were able to try the pork chops, Market Fish Branzino and Twice baked potato! You have to see the photos! It was so different and was so impressed by their presentation and uniqueness of all their dishes. I haven't seen the Twice baked potatoes before. I knew it would be good if Jo Y. had ordered and tried this before and even the 14 day dry-aged pork chops. So tender and juicy. The Market Fish Branzino was whole and deboned. It was little on the spicy side but it was flavorful. it was even beautifully plated. I was able to share two desserts of tiramisu & panna cotta topped with fresh mixed fruits. Thank you for the complimentary birthday dessert! It was great birthday dinner with good company and great service from Cino! It's one of my favorite places and would definitely repeat and dine again. I also don't mind trying their weekend brunch menu! They have numerous reviews already with favorable 5-star rating. You just know it's a good place to try. Thank you Jo. Recommend to park at the Ward Theatre parking or the Wholefoods parking lot. It's next to Planted by La Tour and Hawaii USA Federal Credit Union and the near the Rinka restaurant. read more

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Came here as one of our last date nights before having a baby. Dinner reservations were easy to make, they're located in the A`eo condo right across from the park. We parked at wholefoods and walked over. Really nice ambiance and it felt really cozy. I ordered the pork chop and a side of the twice baked potato as my starch. Wifey ordered the rigatoni bolognese. The pork chop was massive so much food I had to take home leftovers. To me the real star was that twice baked potato tho, I wasn't expecting it to be so elevated and soft! The staff were really nice and took the time to talk to us about all the options and made small talk as well. Definitely want to come back to try more things off the menu! read more

Wonderful new gem in Ward Village serving flavorful Italian fare. Excellent service from Dylan. Contemporary decor with inside and outside seating. Love the charred tender octopus appetizer and the popular Cino pinwheel truffle pasta. Uni crab pasta was alright with a light sauce. (For a creamier uni pasta, I recommend checking out Arancino.) The star of the meal was the truffle pinwheel pasta, which I highly recommend. Even though my wallet was crying, my palate was in heaven ;) For dessert, the tiramisu is thick like a chocolate bar on the heavier side. The lilikoi (passionfruit) sorbet is light and fruity. I want to try the panna cotta next time. Overall, we were impressed with the food, but the loud noise level from other diners can be an issue. On a Monday night for dinner, we happened to be seated in the back room with a large party, and it was uncomfortably loud for all the other tables in the room. The restaurant is working on some sound dampening cushions so hopefully that will be coming soon. In the meantime, I recommend opting to dine outdoors if you are seated near a large party so you can truly enjoy your fancy meal and hear your dining partners! read more

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A great place to celebrate! Cino has such a nice atmosphere, kinda strange to note, but their chairs are SO comfortable and the dining room is beautifully decorated. Indoors can get a bit noisy. I highly recommend trying a dinner special--I ordered the agnolotti which was perfectly cooked + filled with sweet corn and topped with a corn foam. I also tried bites of my parents' branzino (daily dish special) and ribeye. Another standout was the fluffy twice baked potatoes! I ended my night with a refreshing lilikoi sorbet (always save room for dessert!). Couldn't ask for a better dining experience--and excellent service was the icing on the cake :) we will be back! read more

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Cino was amazing! From the appetizers to the dessert, they didn't miss a single beat. Dylan, our waiter, is truly the best on the island, his service was exceptional from start to finish. What a fantastic dining experience! read more

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Mmmmm, thank you Yelp Elite Terry K. for introducing me to this fine restaurant. Having just returned to Honolulu, I was not aware of this new location. Such a pleasant dining experience and the food was exquisite! We started with cocktails and the charred octopus. This had a nice smoky flavor and it was so tender. It paired well with a light romesco. Call me crazy, but I'm a sucker for beef tartare. This was my favorite because the flavors and textures were a match made in heaven! The filet mignon was soft and the tapioca puff was crisp. The egg yolk emulsion was light and the capers gave it a bold burst. When eaten together, there's a harmonious balance that made my heart sing :) After two wonderful appetizers, we decided to share the osso bucco. This was fork tender and tasted great with the saffron risotto. They are generous with the saffron too! And the crispy garlic potatoes were on point! Thank you to our server JR for being so attentive to us. This was a lovely dining experience and I know I'll return! read more

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What a beautiful ambiance! A perfect restaurant for special occasions. I happen to celebrate my birthday dinner here and our server JR was outstanding. Upon seated, he was very descriptive about how the restaurant came to be and explained their menu. We trusted him on our choices and we were blown away. Located at Ward by Holey Grail. Just a few walking distance. For appetizer, we ordered Fritto Misto with Beef Tartare and they were delicious. Entree we ordered New York Strip and Wagyu Special with Broccolini and Crispy Garlic Potatoes. Dessert was complementary and we got 2, Tiramisu 10/10 and I forgot what it was called but it was Mango and Coconut Cream. We both were impressed and would love to come back and try other item on their menus. read more

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Ambiance: 15/10 Food: 10/10 Service 10/10 Definitely one of the places I've been recommending to my friends both visiting and local. The food is spectacular (on the pricey side, but you can tell the quality and effort they put in) and can be very unique but also comforting. The atmosphere is gorgeous and definitely made me feel like my money went a long way. read more

Cino - Brunch Menu - Italian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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We came here for my mom's birthday & the food was very yummy -- Pork Chop, Rib Eye ($88), Crab Pasta, Linguine Clam Sauce Vongole, Tiramisu, Garlic Potatoes, & Calamari! They gave us a very small/melted ice cream with a candle to celebrate my mom's birthday. The only disappointing part was that I made a 7:30PM reservation and we got seated around 8:15PM... read more

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My girlfriend and I had heard about this restaurant and decided to come around their first few months. The interior is absolutely beautiful and the really adds to the ambiance. We were here for our galentine's day celebration and it was cute seeing other groups and couples too. Everything we had was good, but nothing quite stood out amazingly to us. I did appreciate how the server knew we were splitting everything and brought share utensils for each dish. That really was a small but extra step that we appreciated as an indicator of their service. Our favorite was surprisingly the twice baked potato, both of us couldn't get enough of it even compared to our main dishes. The wild boar was a little sweet after a while, which I was not expecting and usually boar is more gamey. I don't think there is parking specifically in their building so we were a little confused as to where it was located. Good reminder to park in one of the surrounding lots like the one attached to Dave & Busters. read more

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In looking for a place to eat at for Father's day, I wanted someplace with seafood since that is my dad's favorite. I thought Cino wouldn't be busy for brunch since it is in a newer and currently remote area at the back end of the new 'A'ali'i building. Well I was wrong, a lot of people did know about it and it was full with a steady stream of customers. As for the location, it is at the west end (Ewa side) of the street that is in between Whole Foods and the theaters. Just keep heading down to where they are building the new park. I believe you can park at 'A'ali'i, but I found parking at the theater garage. At the entrance is the bar and a few tables to the right. The dinning area is long and narrow with most of the tables to the left of the entrance and there even a few tables outside on the park side. The decor is hard to describe. Sort of art deco and floral at the bar and to the right, then more steakhouse and art deco on the left. It is a nice hip and sophisticated look. The noise level was on the louder end due to the hard surfaces and tables being a little close to each other. As for food you got the short rib loco moco, crab spaghetti, and crab cake eggs Benedict. I got to sample the loco moco and it was very good. The meat was tender, a step up from the usual hamburger patty. I got the crab spaghetti which I enjoyed. Don't be afraid of the uni on top, it just added a slight creamy and briny taste, not that fishy tasting at all. Overall it was rich without being too much, just right. I didn't get to try the Benedict but I heard it was just OK, could not really taste the crab that much. We also got the crispy Parmesan potatoes which were smashed potatoes and it might have been my favorite! I would definitely recommend getting it as a side and sharing. Service was great and attentive, especially considering how busy it was. It would be nice to see how the dinner food is. Brunch overall was good except the so-so review my dad gave of the crab cake eggs Benedict. I like that it is a different type of experience than other restaurants in town. Prices are on the higher side but for the most part the food was good and definitely consider it for a nice brunch or dinner! read more

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Booked a reservation on open table on this gloomy and rainy Sunday. We were quickly seated by our gracious server. Got a cute little corner booth. Upon walking in, the place feels very intimate and has such a cool vibe. I loved the colors and the way the restaurant was set up. Menu had something for everyone's palate. From Pastas to Seafood to Steaks. We started with fresh oysters and an ahi tartare. Had an Orange and Yuzu cocktail with that. Oysters very fresh and so good, served with a vinegar based sauce and lemon. Delish! The fish tasty as well. The presentation was beautiful! Better yet you could eat the decorative portion of it! (See picture) Entrees.... Debating if I should have pasta or duck? The duck won! The dry aged rib eye was also ordered. Sides of twice baked potato and broccolini were ordered as all sides were Ala carte. Rib eye had a nice char and was very tender and had great flavor. This rib eye was $88. Duck was prepared in a citrus base and had a slight smoky taste. It was good until the drumstick. I know duck should be served a bit on the red side however I felt that drumstick was rare. I could not eat it. I did enjoy the rest of it. Duck was $48. Sides were excellent then came dessert :). The moment our server said Panna Cotta that was it. I had a nice Americano to go with. Panna cotta was so smooth topped with fresh berries it was perfect! Time to wrap it up and paid the bill. Including tip the bill came out to $313 and change. Definitely would go back to try the pastas. read more

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Since its inception in last fall of 2023, Cino has had consistently good food and decent service. I've deducted one star because the restaurant is cramped and noisy; it is not the best place for a tête-à-tête to reconnect with a friend. I also deducted one star because they seem to be short on staff, my server put in our food orders but forgot to refill our glasses. read more

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A great restaurant with phenomenal food and drinks. I come here every now for work dinners or to just grab a drink at the bar and am always satisfied with my visit. The employees have great customer service but the food can be a bit slow to come out. Great ambiance but can get loud especially for a business dinner. read more

Cino - Italian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

About a month ago, I stopped by CINO for drinks and fell in love with their Mexican coffee cocktail, the Carajillo. Forward a month and I finally had dinner with friends at this lively and trendy Italian restaurant located in Ward on the street level of the 'A'ali'i condos. Fun fact, CINO is a sister restaurant to Café Duck Butt, DB Grill, and Mad Bene. This time I started with the Laguna Rosa. It was light and refreshing, but I prefer the wow that came with the Carajillo. My friend and I shared the Charred Spanish Octopus and the Crispy Rice which were both tasty. I ordered the Herb Pappardelle for my entree, but had a bite of my friend's Rigatoni Bolognese and wished I had ordered that instead. The Herb Pappardelle is served with a wild boar ragu that was tasty, but I liked the tender and flavor of the veal, beef, and pork bolognese more.   It was a very busy night, but our server was great and attentive. We sat in the section closer to the outside seating and it was pretty noisy (us included) so if you are looking for a more intimate setting, recommend you request a table closer to the bar. read more

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For date night, my fiancé and I decided to go to Cino. We really enjoyed our first dinner there. The decor is amazing and I loved sitting at table 50. I was really looking forward to having a nice evening and enjoying a beautiful filet mignon for dinner. We started with a couple of appetizers. The crab cakes and a Caesar salad. The crab cakes were okay, nothing special. However, I did enjoy the Caesar. Instead of a traditional Caesar salad, they did their own spin to it. It had radicchio and romaine. I enjoyed the bitterness of the radicchio in the salad. I also liked their take on croutons. Rather than having big pieces of croutons (that are so awkward to eat sometimes), they did a dusting of toasted bread crumbs, which I enjoyed. As I mentioned earlier, I was really looking forward to the filet mignon. I hadn't enjoyed a nice steak in a minute. I think it was a beautiful cut of meat, until it was cooked. There was too much char on the steak for my liking. Now where I liked the bitterness of the radicchio in the Caesar, I did not enjoy the bitterness I tasted when biting into my steak. I tried really hard to enjoy it, but I just couldn't do it. That bitterness remained as an aftertaste for quite some time. I should have mentioned something to the server, but I had eaten half of it by then and didn't want to be that guest. You know..the one who eats most of their food and then complains about it afterwards. I may come back again for their pasta dishes, but definitely not when I'm craving a steak. read more

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We had been at a nearby establishment and were super disappointed with our experience there, that we didn't eat much and were still hungry. In our wandering around, we saw Cino and I mentioned that I had been wanting to check it out. I'm so thrilled we did. With no reservations on a Friday night, we walked in around 730 and were seated quickly. Our server was incredible, very communicative and excited about the menu, chef, and restaurant. We enjoyed the items we ordered and had to take home leftovers. It's a smooth, warm vibe, with moderate noise levels. I'm excited to go back again and try more items. read more

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The world food tour resumed at Cino, in the 'A'ali'i Condominium. The address is listed as Queen Street but the restaurant is actually on Halekauwila St. As you enter, you see the bar and you turn left into the area with tables on each side of a long aisle. We were seated at a table for two adjacent to the open kitchen. The menu comes on individual sheets of paper; one for food; the others are for cocktails, wines by the glass and a wine list (by the bottle). I selected a Heitz cabernet but our server (RJ) brought a bottle of 2018 Hamel Nuns Canyon Vineyard in Sonoma ($295) offering it to us for the price of the Heitz ($215). It was an earthy, dark ruby wine with notes of black fruit, leather and chocolate. We selected Beef Tartare ($24), consisting of cubed Creekstone Farm's filet mignon and capers topped with an egg yolk emulsion, served with tapioca puffs (visually similar to shrimp chips) and the Crispy Rice ($22): Hamachi, avocado mousse, sesame-soy, sliced Serrano chili and dollops of caviar atop rectangles of crisped rice (think a 1-inch square, rectangular French Fry). The tartare was good but I wanted a little more seasoning and we would have preferred bread instead of the tapioca puffs. The Crispy Rice was delicious. We both felt the dishes were good but subtly seasoned, similar to dishes in Japan. We shared the Cino Pinwheel ($77) and the 25oz, 60-day dry aged ribeye ($88). The pinwheel was handmade pasta rolled up with cheese and grated truffle filling and served in a yellowish sauce with 3gms of truffle shavings. The aroma of truffles was intoxicating! The ribeye was disappointing; It was cooked past medium rare (more like medium) and I failed to detect the nuttiness I find in dry aged steaks, especially one aged more than 45 days. Grilled asparagus with an olive tapenade and lemon was our vegetable ($15). Dessert was a beautifully presented piece of Tiramisu ($14). My tablemate wanted more coffee and chocolate flavoring. Like our appetizers, it was subtly flavored. I had one bite and satisfied myself with a nice cup of coffee ($6). The restaurant was busy but service was fine. We liked our dishes except for the ribeye. If we return, we will choose another entrée. I will rate this experience at 4; less than expected for $583. A guarded recommendation. read more

We came here for our anniversary because I love pasta and they have it here! There's not a lot of great Italian restaurants here so I was very excited. When we got there, everyone was so nice. They even placed flowers on our table and congratulated us. So nice. Our waitress was so nice and helpful. I was going to order the bolognese but she convinces me to try the herb pappardelle and I'm glad I tried it! It was really good. But I still want to go back to try the bolognese! My husband got the pork chop and said it was really good. We also got the crispy potatoes on the side but we were pretty full and couldn't finish them all. We also started with the romaine salad which was very tasty as well. The restaurant is also very beautiful. All in all, it was a great experience and I can't wait to come back again! read more

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When my friend told me he was taking me here I was over the moon! I lulled myself to sleep the night before looking at photos, as if a sweet bedtime story. Now, the thought of this place has kept me up for the last few nights. Think Cinderella without her fairy godmother. Not horrible but not magical. Who am I kidding, without her Cinderella may not have had a chance with her Prince! I don't like writing negative reviews but I think feedback can help others expectations and maybe even the restaurant, too. As we were getting settled into our seats, I dropped my menu and the waitstaff picked it up and put it back on the table. No big deal but well noted. I grew up in the schoolyard and work in the Lo'i so I'm not scared of dirt, just found it interesting in such a fine establishment. When the opportunity is ripe, I like to start my dinner with bubbles! But looking at the menu the cocktails looked too well crafted to pass up! When our waitress came by initially I didn't know what I wanted to drink and I was surprised to sense annoyance/irritation on her end. Our reservation was at 7, we were on time and I didn't quite understand but chalked it up to people having their own things going on and didn't take it too personally. My friend was nice enough to let me choose our beverages, letting me pick the one I preferred out of two. I ended up thoroughly enjoying the Marrakesh Express! The waitress warned me of the tomato flavor but I found it rather delightful! More tomato, please! The crystalized Maldon sea salt garnish was a great direction with the sweetness of the honey in this "savory" cocktail. But was rather crunchy and kind of challenging to lick up and enjoy. I'd like to note the importance for a server to meet the guest where they are! I mean it's a stance we should take in handling people with care, which is part of hospitality, no? When I took a sip of the second cocktail I saw her approaching the table but the beverage may have gone down the wrong pipe or something because I started coughing uncontrollably. She stepped away and never came by to ask if I was okay or how the beverages were. Maybe she didn't care. Probably not. She came back to excite us about the menu and though presented very sweetly it felt robotic. I was confirmed when she had the exact same spiel with the table that sat next to us. When we only ordered oysters to start, I sensed irritation again and I kindly let her know we'd like to take our time. The Kumamoto oysters were SO SWEET AND ONO. They were no where close to in need of the shallot mignonette or cocktail sauce! Pure delicacies! We put in the rest of the order and they all came out to the table at once! It would've been nice to enjoy the pasta and then enjoy the main and sides. Then she kept coming by trying to clear our plates and get us boxes. The second time she asked my friend had his fork in his hand going for another bite. Maybe she wanted to be done with us. Maybe she had a rough day. Just really left us feeling like we were in the way or something. In my late night scrolling I noticed the pinwheel pasta and the amazing shaved truffles on past photos. Though intrigued I swayed away from the dish because of the price. But our waitress did a good job exciting us about this special and my friend was eager to indulge, too! Unfortunately, we were both very disappointed. The pasta was hard/cakey like pasta that was left out for too long before serving. When I asked the waitress about the difference between the photo and what we had, she said the photo was of winter truffles and the one we were given were summer truffles. Hmm.. maybe we would've been happier with the Wild Boar Pappardelle. Apparently they source from the Big Island! Very cool! When it came to dessert my friend remembered the last time he was here they ordered tiramisu and it looked nothing like the photo. He said the dish in front of them looked as if they bought it from a grocery store. When they asked the waitstaff they said the reason it looked different is that they just got a new distributor for their tiramisu. So they don't make their dessert? I don't know man, def not magical. Do they say they make their pasta and buy it too? Ok, that was kind of mean but kind of funny. Haha man, where is this review going? We didn't order dessert. They have beautiful decor, especially the bathrooms! Ok, this wrap up ain't looking too pretty. I'm having a hard time with this because I really do see greatness in this restaurant. We ventured to Cino because we were looking forward to a magical evening where we could enjoy an elevated experience. We made it home a little perplexed. We even called each other after like, "wut was that?" My friend is familiar with delicacies and even remarked that he had never heard someone say the truffles don't shave, they crumble. Dang, thanks for reading. I hope the magic can be maintained in your dining experience. read more

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Came here to say for my birthday and don't regret it. It's pretty funny because we tried to go to a few other places but they were full already and finally we landed on Cino's. So glad we did because the food was delicious. All the staff that we met were absolutely amazing. From the hostess to the bartender to our waiter. Everyone was amazing. We will definitely be coming here again to try more of the menu. I loved the decor as well. It was so aesthetic and gave the right vibe for a dinner date. read more

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Happy New Year! I'm starting off my 2024 with a review of Cino. I absolutely adore this place. It gives off a chic and sophisticated vibe. The service was excellent. Our waiter rattled off a long list of specials and checked on us a few times. The bussers wiped off the table after each course. We ordered the tuna tartare $24, crab spaghetti $38, miso charred butterfish $38, a side of white rice $5 and a glass of Marrakesh Express $18. White rice isn't on the menu, but they have it. The Marrakesh Express tasted like it had ginger in it, but it didn't. It has tomato, honey and lemon listed in the ingredients. The tuna tartare had a wasabi tuile on the top. There was nothing wasabi about it. It tasted like a straight butter cookie. The ahi was nice and firm. The soy ceviche brought out the freshness of the fish. The crab spaghetti had a piece of uni on the top and in the sauce. The miso butterfish had great flavor and was buttery smooth. It wasn't overly charred. Both entrees were excellent, but I'll declare the miso butterfish the winner. read more

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Visited here almost a year later they opened for the second time. The first time was just a few days after they opened the restaurant. The service here has much improved since then. The waiter explained the menu and recommended the menu well. We had caprese, crispy rice, crab pasta, filet mignon, twice baked potatoes, and tiramisu. We all loved everything except one thing (if we may ask),if we could have au jour sauce, we could have enjoyed the steak more. Thank you very much for good foods! read more

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Everything was great here! Yes, it is pricey. No doubt. However, depending on your mood and appetitie for prices and food, you can still get a high level of value and food in this place. The specials are expensive, however, I have yet to see any other place have anything similar enough to it. If you like to try unique items, check this place out. The service was great - it was really loud at our table, and they moved us to a quiter booth. The waiters/waitress were also attentive and explained the menu well. The grilled octopus was really tasty. Star was the wagyu special. Yes, it is really steep, however, comparable to other high end steak places. The meat was super tender and was something that you would savor and remember. Truffle pasta was truffle-centric. There was no shorting of truffle. For what you got, you got a good deal of Truffles. sides were not really necessary as I love meat and pasta, however the potates were crispy. Would definitely go again read more

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Really loved this place. There is plenty of parking in the building and also the surrounding buildings. The host was very attentive. We had a last-minute headcount change that they were able to accommodate and seated us at the bar until our table was ready. Our waiter was the bomb,he explained the dishes, made recommendations, and let us know generally how many people a dish could feed. Now, to the food, we probably ate half of what was on the menu. From oysters to the caprese, to duck confit, to the tomahawk steak, it was all delicious. Finished the meal with Gelato. Everyone loved their mixed drinks, and the beer was cold. I highly recommend giving them a try. Alooooooha and happy eating. read more

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Cino brings sophisticated dining to a continuously growing area! The restaurant is across the street from the new Nori Bar. Parking is located in the building parking lot or you can park in the Whole Foods or D&B parking structures. The interior of the restaurant gives off a laidback, chic vibe. Perfect for a nice dinner spot. The service was great. The food came out fairly quickly and the waiter made sure to check up on us frequently. While waiting for our table, I enjoyed a well-crafted Espresso Martini at the bar. The food was delicious. We started our meal off with the Charred Spanish Octopus, Beef Tartare, Caprese, and Tuna Tartare. Each dish was perfectly executed. For the main course we ordered the Crab Spaghetti with Caviar, Pea Agnolotti, House-Aged Half Roast Duck, Pork Chop, Ribeye, and the special of the night a delicious Truffle Lasagna. My favorites were the Pea Agnolotti, Duck, and the Truffle Lasagna. The duck reminded me of being back in France! I'll definitely be back! read more

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Ward is really popping with all these new developments and restaurants! My wallet may not be ready but my stomach sure is :) Our waiter was so informative about each dish on the menu that he sold my friend into changing his order! We got our own things but sampled each other's: Tuna Tartare: Whatever you thought you knew about Tuna Tartare, throw it out the window cause it definitely wasn't what we expected. It was good but not exactly a shareable plate; we got about a bite between the three of us Crispy Potatoes: Perfect for sharing; nice crisp and good flavor Filet Migon: Nice and tender; no complaints from my friend Crab Uni Spaghetti: I really enjoyed this dish! They gave a decent amount of crab and the uni was fresh. It was more on the tangier side which could be due to the dill but because it had a strong citrus flavor, I almost thought I ordered a yuzu pasta. I personally didn't mind because I enjoy those kinds of flavor Special of the Day (Branzino): I typically don't care for cooked fish dishes much but this was delicious! It was suprisingly tender and flavorful I wouldn't mind coming back here one day -- it can be a cute date night or friends outing. Parking isn't a huge issue; you can either park in the Ward structure or Whole Foods read more

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Amazing amazing experience, service, vibe, and food. Can't rave enough - highly recommended. Love the design and esthetics of the establishment. Definitely order the seafood platter to start - some of the best prawns ever. Everything we ordered was good across all the mains and desserts. Never been to a restaurant where every single side was so well thought out and so good. You really can eat the sides as a main because they are all so delicious. read more

What a wonderful place to start my first review of 2024 - Cino. I loved that although this is a fine dining restaurant, it had a casual trendy feel where some dressed semi formal while others used jeans and sneakers. There were 7 of us in our party and we ate family style where we shared all the food. Everything that I had was superb - especially the truffle lasagna which was one of their specials and the pea agnolotti (some on our table do not usually like peas and kept going back for more of this dish). We all left very full, satisfied and happy from the food and conversation. I would recommend this restaurant for a special event or if you want to eat food with an elevated experience. read more

Cino - Tuna tartare - Italian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Came here with a friend during the week. I had made a reservation a couple days before for 5:45pm and they had said they only had outdoor seating, but when we got there they were able to seat us inside. Interior is very cute and trendy. We ordered a couple of drinks, both got the garden of eden ($17)- which was very refreshing! We shared the english pea agnolotti ($29), rigatoni bolognese ($29), and a side of the crispy garlic potatoes ($16). My favorite was definitely the agnolotti- delicious little pasta pockets! The bolognese was also good, what I would expect from a classic pasta dish. The garlic potatoes were also soooo yummy and flavorful. Overall, While the prices were definitely on the higher side, the portions were a fairly good size. Had a good experience and a nice neighborhood spot to treat yourself. read more

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My friend and I had a wonderful night with appetizers and main course. He ordered duck and I had 60 days dry aged New York strip for main courses and he ordered compact and oyster on half selves as appetizers. Everything is in perfect tastes. Thanks to server Dillon's outstanding service too. read more

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As I go to this restaurant more and more, the review rating starts to drop. I noticed that this place is very inconsistent. The steaks come out over charred, undercooked, perfect but more than not, overcooked. I think the lighting in the back is throwing off the cooks. Even when I get a perfect steak, it's not seasoned very well. The parking is at the Wholefoods parking lot so this is not an issue. The portions at this place are also very small. If you're looking for a place that'll make you full, this place is not it. We usually end up going to Nori Bar across the street afterwards. read more

Went to check out a new restaurant in town. We made reservation on open table in advance and we couldn't believe how packed the place was! We were celebrating our friend's birthday and the food/drinks were amazing! Waiter: They have the best staff ever! All really quick and caring. They came around our table so many times To change our plates, wipe the table, and even cut the birthday cakes for us! We were not expecting this kind of service but we were kind blown! Food: REALLY good. I have to say my favorite dish was the tomahawk steak (the price was $295, luckily there were 7 of us lol), beef tartare, and the squid ink pasta. We shared all of our dishes since the portion is small, but the taste of each dishes were amazing!!! Drinks: Nothing bad to say about the drinks. They were really good! Many of my friends said they couldn't taste the alcohol. Overall the environment was Amazon! A great place to celebrate something, take family out, or a nice date night with your significant other. Definitely coming back again! :) read more

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Finally, a Vegas Strip caliber Italian eatery in Hawaii. Thank you Lyla D for pointing out this is the chef from the former Monzo at The Park. Oh yes, the roast duck is back baby! Sorry, no pics. Device free dining with visiting poker buds. Entrees impress. That said, the duck is outstanding. The fat of the breast is perfectly rendered with crisp skin. It is cooked mid rare and paired with a confit leg and thigh. The two preparations showcase different flavors, the first metallic, game bird notes, the second earthiness. Both pair well with the citrus sauce. For something less rich, the braised beef cheek is extremely well made. Pull apart tender but not over braised to stringy. It pairs perfectly with roasted bone marrow. Grilled meats are also not to be missed. The 14 day dry aged pork chop cooked medium is stunning, juicy, tender, porky goodness. The 60 day dry aged New York strip well cooked with even sear to a perfect mid rare, burst with blue cheese notes and nutty aroma. Finally a dry aged steak for dry aged beef lovers hits our shores. Pastas on offer. None sampled. For starters, oysters are oysters. Correct beef tartare and solid charred Spanish octopus. The tuna tartare interesting. Soy, avocado, yes, yes but a wasabi tuile? The textural contrast is great at first but is quickly lost. Regardless, all are overshadowed by the excellent mains. Service is surprisingly good for a new eatery. Confident, relaxed, but efficient. Well chosen wine list with good selection by the glass split between Italy and the US. Lower than expected markup. An unexpected dining experience. Finally, a cuisine that sticks to its own style and NOT trying to be Hawaiian fusion. It makes it destination worthy. read more

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Amazing food!! I want to go back and try the other dishes. We ordered entrees and skipped the appetizers because there were so many appetizing dishes to eat. We got the scallops, braised beef with bone marrow, and squid ink pasta. All were amazing!!! Every bite was enjoyable and we ate it all. Only 4 stars because the service was slow but they were friendly. I had to ask for water 2 times. Maybe they were under staffed? Anyway, worth going to try and definitely going to go back! read more

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Cino is a new Italian restaurant located in A'ali'i ,a residential condo on the west side of Whole Foods at Ward. We went on a Saturday night, and the restaurant was packed. We were told that the chef is a local boy that came back from Las Vegas and brought along the manager and a few staff. Our waiter was JR, and he was one of the best waitpersons that I've ever been served by, from Hawaii to New York to Paris to Japan. Having been a waiter for seven years, during high school and college, I have some experience in food service. This guy was good! Without being asked, he told us about his favorite dishes in each category and describe them expensively in both how it is prepared, and the ingredients that are used. His service was also right on as he anticipated everything we need needed and delivered it. We were surprised at how fast our appetizers had arrived after we ordered it, especially considering that every table was filled. We enjoyed our appetizers, our entrées and our wines by the glass. The restaurant has a nice interior design and a cool ambience. Overall: *****Highly Recommended***** Food: **** Value: **** Menu: *** (fits on one page) Ambiance: ***** Service: ***** Parking: ***** RATINGS & RECOMMENDED ORDER: Fritto Misto = A -very well done; I wish they had a garlic aïoli though Crab Spagetti = A Rigatoni Bolognese = B Charred Spanish Octopus = B -very tender Website: https://www.cinohawaii.com/ Yelp: https://yelp.to/0zPet7jRYg YELP: Sorry! They allow only one 12 second video & the rest to 3 seconds, with maximum of 10 pictures/videos. RATINGS KEY: A = Really Good - one of the best B = Good - would order again C = ok - similar, nothing special D = Not very good - wouldn't order F = Terrible - avoid read more

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Cute small but cozy spot. Service was fast and attentive. Parking is ample. Food was good. I'd come back again read more

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Came here for birthday celebrations and it did not disappoint!!! I'm giving this a five star for the staff kindness, atmosphere, and some of their dishes and drinks are just absolutely amazing. The main downside was the food took quite a bit of time to come out. We had reservations for 6pm and appetizers arrived around 645. The staff said it takes time for the food to be so pretty. I do agree the food is plated very nicely. The sashimi was so fresh and the romaine was great. The crab spaghetti with the sea urchin was great and noodles cooked a perfect al dente. The squid ink also came out piping hot which I super appreciate. The Kauai shrimp unfortunately didn't taste that fresh though but alot of great clams and mussels. Butterfish was tasty and of course tender. They have a pretty extensive drink list and wines to choose from. The table next to us asked the staff how much for corkage if you bring your own and they said 35$. The desserts were also beautiful and the panna cotta was absolutely ah-mazing. You just try this dessert. Saw some after work businessmen drinking at the bar, tourist families, and locals as well. Highly recommend for those in the area that want a fancy tasty and very pretty looking meal! read more

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I visited Cino, an Italian fusion restaurant located in Ward Village. It's located in the same building as Alli. Our server made recommendations for the group so we decided to eat family style sharing appetizers and entrees. This gave us an opportunity to try different dishes. My favorites were the pork and the octopus appetizer. Service was 5 stars! read more

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Such a wonderful place to have a dinner date. The ambiance was so elegant and the furniture choice made sense. The experience was so different than most places. The food was absolutely wonderful! Charred Squid was sooo good! lots of signature cocktails & wines to choose from. The Crab Spaghetti is my absolute favorite! The bolognese was delicious & the crispy parmesan potatoes were to die for. The service was wonderful from Checking in to our server. Our next best thing, the dessert!! Tiramisu tasted wonderful!! I can't wait to get another. Lots of parking at Whole Foods or ward theaters. This is not in a busy area so it was such a great time to be intimate. Reservations highly recommend. We definitely recommend trying this place out and we will definitely be back! read more