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    Giovedi

    4.3 (190 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Kira C.

    I've been a big fan of Giovedi ever since their pop up in Restaurant Row. I've been to their Chinatown location a few times, but it has been awhile and I have returned this past weekend since a friend has been wanting to try. She heard that their espresso martini is one of the best on the island and she was dying to order it. We had a small girl dinner with some cocktails. We ordered the carpaccio, onion dip, and tiramisu. We tried to order the hokkaido milk rolls, but they were unfortunately out of that, so be sure to come in earlier if that is something you want to try. Cocktail wise, I had the peacock tail, which was a tequila sour and it was so yummy i drank it so fast. My friend ordered the mint chocolate cocktail and it was everything she was craving. All appetizers were small, but shareable, and definitely great! To finish, I order the espresso martini, which I have unofficially renamed it to turbo mode and it paired very well with our tiramisu. Service was excellent and our bartender was very attentive. Will definitely be returning for that tequila sour and the milk rolls! follow my foodie adventures on ig: smolgirlfatass

    Gnocchi Mapolonese
    Nathan K.

    It took me way too long but my wife and I finally made it to Giovedi at the strong recommendation of many friends. It was awesome. The moment you step in to the restaurant you feel warmly welcomed. The feel of the place is casual and inviting. We sat at the bar which we always enjoy doing. The bartender Michael took great care of us and we even had a chance to talk with the owner Jen while we enjoyed the onion dip, green salad, and three pastas - the Capellini Granchio, Spaghetti AOP, and Gnocchi Mapolonese. Soooo delicious. Michael paired up some great wines and needless to say we left very happy. Can't wait to return to try more of the menu.

    Spaghetti  with sauce cheese  authentic Italian sauce.
    Bryan G.

    Excellent Italian restaurant with a very good menu from spaghetti to steak. Very clean and excellent service. Always crowded a 5 star restaurant.

    Delicious fish
    Rand E.

    Had a great experience...a little leery after some of the mixed reviews but went with an open palette. The place got packed so do recommend getting there early. We got a lovely table outside where it was less noisy than inside. We ordered: Hokkiado Milk Rolls Onion Dip Prosciutto San Daniele Gnocchi Mabolinaise Grilled Kampachi Tiramisu 5 spice carrot cake The highlights for me were the prosciutto, gnocchi and grilled kampachi. The prosciutto was served with a fluffy Vietnamese puffy bread, small side of pickled veggies and delicious prosciutto and sliced cheese. Prepared like a sandwich, it provided a great texture, crunch and taste. The gnocchi was lovely and rich with a savory braised beef cheek sauce. The grilled kampachi was my favorite as the portion size was good and cooked perfectly, crispy outside and soft inside with a wonderful vegetable curry sauce. All the other dishes were good but not outstanding or that unique.

    Hokkaido Milk Roll w/ Black Garlic Butter
    Amy A.

    Oh man this review is super old (a few years, so shame) but gotta add it anyway because it was a memorable meal. It's a cute restaurant in downtown nearby Fete. Love the interior with the brick wall background and a fun bar near the entrance. The outside is pretty too and has an open patio dining area too but kinda warm in the summer. Service was good and everyone was friendly and helpful. Drinks were refreshing and unique- we tried the Strawbroni and the Magic Window. The highlights to us were the appetizers and I'm so glad we got so many to try. Hokkaido Milk Rolls were slightly crisp on top and the inside was soft, fluffy, and delicious with the black garlic butter- you have to try it. The absolute favorite was the onion dip and shrimp chips with caviar! So savory and rich and creamy with a good salt punch but not too much. Licked this one clean as lady-like as possible. We tried the foie gras with a fruity spread and sweet and tangy drizzle with the grilled bread and it was pretty plentiful so each bread was loaded up to the hilt. Prosciutto San Danielle was like a sesame donut that you could fill with a ton of salty thin sliced prosciutto and tangy giardineria. The mains we got were the Dan Mien Vietnam-Atriciana and the Gnocchi Mapolonese. Both were good but just didn't stand up to the appetizers. I think the Gnocchi Mapolonese had microgreens that tasted like cilantro which is an automatic no for me and I didn't know it would be in the dish or I would have not ordered it. The other pasta dish looked like it would be super flavorful but for some reason it didn't have a notable or craveable flavor. Maybe it needed more coating on the noodles. The tiramisu was tasty!

    Outdoor patio
    Brad R.

    Maybe I ordered the wrong things. Maybe I was too excited to try this place. But wow. Nothing was good. Started off the meal with $11 Hokkaido Milk Rolls. Sure, they were warm and fluffy, but nothing to write home about and about the same or worse than the table bread that most restaurants at this price point would provide for free. The black garlic butter was a disappointing cacophony of sweet and savory that seemed unable to make up its mind on whether it wanted to taste good or not. Pass. The Mafaldine Malunggay was absolutely tasteless. No hint of flavor whatsoever. Plain green pasta and tomatoes. Like something you might feed a dog who's having some tummy issues. Hard pass. The Mushroom Donburi at least had SOME flavor. The whole thing was overpowered by the taste of the popped venere black rice. Like spoonful after spoonful of slightly burnt microwave popcorn. I feel like this dish *would* have been absolutely delicious as a risotto with a creamy white sauce that balanced the crunchy nuttiness of the venere. But it wasn't. Just a dry bowl of mushrooms sitting on tragically overcooked high-quality Japanese rice that tasted like a home kitchen accident. Harder pass. The Gnocchi Mabolognese was the best thing we ate here, but that's not saying much. A failed attempt fusion between gnocchi in beef ragu and mabo tofu. Lacking both the comforting, heartwarming taste of nonna's secret sauce while also lacking the sharp punch of umami deliciousness that is a proper mabo. The gnocchi also lacked the tender chewiness that makes gnocchi enjoyable to eat--it just melted into nothingness upon first bite. Guess I'm glad I tried it, but never again. The vibes are immaculate, and the waitstaff is friendly, quick, and knowledgeable. But the menu is overpriced for really, really bad food. Hard, hard pass.

    Tiramisu
    Caroline T.

    So so good. All the appetizers and entrees were strong, and some of the dishes are some of the best bites I had during my recent weeklong trip to Honolulu. Definitely get the prosciutto appetizer and the char siu pork. It's been a couple of weeks since we ate here but I'm still thinking about how good that char siu pork was. Focus on the appetizers and entrees. Dessert was nothing special. That said, if I could just get a scoop of that ginger ice cream that's served with the carrot cake, that would be an amazing finish to a great meal. About half of the tables are outside in a courtyard, which can be very nice if the weather is cooperating. It was a beautiful evening the night we were there.

    CAPELLINI GRANCHIO dungeness crab, preserved lemon, kani miso breadcrumbs
    Janelle L.

    Love this concept! Typically one can only find Japanese-Italian restaurants, this spot has a plethora of Asian inspired Italian dishes. I'm in town to visit my family for the holidays so my Aunt took me to this newly opened spot that she recently tried. Although there were only two of us, we ordered like four. ONION DIP - onion five ways, warm shrimp chips - super tasty, lots of good textures. Definitely get it with the caviar, the saltiness gave it good balance. Love the shrimp chips for Asian flare and flavor. FOIE GRAS TORCHON - caramelized onion, vino cotto, served with olive oil toast - the vino cotto was excellent, the plate definitely needed more of it. It provided good acidity to liven the dish up. PROSCIUTTO SAN DANIELE - vietnamese sesamo donuts, giardiniera pickles - this is a BIG appetizer but was light enough to whet your palette. I MIGHT have enjoyed a little stronger cheese. CAPELLINI GRANCHIO - dungeness crab, preserved lemon, kani miso breadcrumbs - super light and refreshing. Breadcrumbs provided good crunch texture to make it interesting. OCTOPUS MALFADINE Special of the night - "meat sauce" - must like seafood to enjoy this dish. I THINK they ground the octopus to make the sauce. I liked it but would have LOVED it if there were also larger pieces of octopus floating about. MRS. TRAN'S TIRAMISU - amaro nonino-dipped lady fingers, mascarpone, espresso - a good tiramisu, there happened to be a lot of cocoa powder on ours that evening and I t over powered the amaro nonino a tad. I'd definitely eat here again. There seems to be a lot of interesting items on the menu to try. Street parking in Chinatown is always terrible but great if you get lucky and find a spot. Otherwise, park in the lot under Mei Sum, the one you enter from Beretania and walk a block down. I think it's the "cleanest" relatively speaking.

    Menu December 2025
    Mia M.

    Delicious food and a cute space. We came for dinner and shared a bunch of dishes family style, including the milk rolls, onion dip, mafaldine, mushroom donburi, kampachi, and pork chop. EVERYTHING was delicious and it was the perfect amount of food for 4 of us. We all had different favorites, and nothing was a miss. Giovedi is probably my favorite of the up-and-coming restaurants in Chinatown, especially now that Pig & The Lady has moved to kaimuki. I will absolutely be back here, and even brave the Chinatown parking situation for it.

    Five Spice Carrot Cake with Ginger Gelato
    Sara L.

    Can't decide between Asian or Italian? At Giovedis, you can have both. Located behind Fete, this restaurant serves Italian with an Asian twist. Seating is available both indoors and outdoors, in the back courtyard, but is limited, so I recommend making a reservation in advance. On our first visit, we ordered the Hokkaido milk rolls, onion dip, Dan mien Vietnam-Atriciana pasta, gnocchi mapolonese, Washugyu garlic steak, and mushroom donburi. The highlight was the gnocchi which were pillowy soft while the mapo sauce was slightly and delightfully numbing from the Sichuan spices. Most surprising was the crispy black rice in the mushroom donburi and the garlicky peppery, perfectly cooked steak. The Vietnam-Amatriciana was good, but I couldn't really taste the lap xuong and I wish the Asian flavors were a bit stronger. The grand finale, the five spice carrot cake with cream cheese frosting and ginger gelato. The cake was moist, the frosting smooth and luscious, and the gelato was creamy and gingery. It was the perfect way to end the meal. The servings were modest and prices were on the high end. They were also quite busy when we visited, so service was a bit slow, but overall we really enjoyed the meal. We especially appreciated servers noting an allergy at our table and making adjustments as needed.

    Hokkaido milk rolls
    Vivian L.

    One of the places I wanted to try. It is located in Chinatown next to Fete. The restaurant was fairly small for the indoor seatings but they also have an outdoor seatings which is more spacious and looks like it's reserved for big groups. Hokkaido milk rolls: The milk rolls were fluffy and soft. The black garlic butter was rich and pack with flavor. It was delicious with the bread. Foie Gras torchon: This was like an elevated version of Vietnamese pate. The bread initially came out very burnt. We requested for another bread that was not burnt. They remade it for us and it was better. This dish was rich and the spread was smooth and thick. The caramelized onions give it a sweet flavor. It was an interesting appetizer. Gnocchi Mapolonese: Absolutely love this dish. One of the best unique pasta I've tried. The gnocchi was pillowy and not at all grainy. It soaked the sauce which gives it flavor. The sauce was similar to Bo Kho (Vietnamese beef stew) but more fragrant. The whipped tofu is just a dollop on top which was pretty little. The braised beef was nice and tender. Mushroom Donburi: This was also a very good dish. There were different variety of mushrooms cooked with a crispy texture. This dish was crunchy and pretty interesting. The rice was good with some garlicky flavor. Overall, the dinner was good. The only issue I had was that it does tend to get a little hot in there. Since it's an open doors restaurant, there's no air con so it was pretty humid. I was sweating at the end of the meal. The water was also lukewarm which doesn't help to cool us down. Service was good. Our server was friendly.

    Terry K.

    Decent food! Excellent service! Inside seating and patio dining available. Think if this place and imagine an Italian bistro. As for the food, here are my thoughts. 1. Any pasta is a good pick and OK 2. think about the scallop crudo (i LOVE scallops but there was something not right about what we got) and be sure to ask about when it was prepared... 3) got to have that pocket bread (One order enough for 3-4) 4) got to have the milk bread (you'll need 2 orders for 3-4) Not sure if / and how much their corkage fee may be. Their wine list is limited to imported stuff so if you are domestic person, be sure to check on the corkage before you go and byob Go later; like after 6 pm for street parking. If not the have a couple municipal parking spots in close proximity

    Justin H.

    This Italian restaurant is awesome. Parking is very hard to find , food here is one of the best. Reservation is highly recommended. Great service very friendly staff with excellent knowledge of the menu. Very clean restaurant

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    4.5(415 reviews)
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    Visited Miro Kaimuki on my last trip to Honolulu with hopes of having a memorable dinner to finish…read moreoff my trip and it delivered! Went for the normal tasting menu and thought that the dishes were very unique and comparable to cuisine at a one Michelin star level. Service was excellent and the staff did a good job of keeping us excited for the next dish coming. Would recommend for anyone visiting Honolulu! Parking was a little difficult and you are permitted to park behind the building but it is limited. Would recommend coming a little bit early to find street parking to make it stress free.

    Being a fan of this restaurants prix fixe, we were excited to try the à la carte menu. That way you…read moreget exactly what you want. We were seated right away, but it was kind of loud. I think it's where we were sitting, but still a surprise given the cozy vibe. Food was solid, but we were slightly disappointed with the caviar as it was explained that it was going to be like an egg salad Sammie. But it was just the caviar on a toast. Perhaps the server wasn't really sure how to explain it, but since caviar are essentially eggs, I guess it was a non traditional egg salad. We had finished almost finished our starters by the time I got my wine so that was disappointing. It was packed and it didn't seem like there was enough servers, but certain tables got extra attention. Like they didn't wait long for food or drinks. We ordered everything all at once but had to reorder the dessert because the server forgot to put in it. I wanted to end with some tea, but the server forgot. Overall, the food is solid, but the service leaves something to be desired.

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    Took our friend here for her birthday and what a hidden gem this place was. Tucked away in the…read moreheart of Kaimuki, Carte Blanche was definitely a delightful surprise! When our party first walked in, we were a tiny bit skeptical because of the empty room (which was beautifully decorated). However as each course came out, we were blown away and didn't know how the restaurant was not way busier for a Saturday night! Each dish/course was well thought out and prepared to perfection. We were all taken by surprise in a great way. The head chef Anthony was very passionate and excited about his work and that was very refreshing! Overall a wonderful experience and we will be back!

    If you're looking for Kaimuki's most romantic date night spot, look no further than Carte Blanche…read more We recently experienced their summer prix fixe menu (which changes twice a year), and it was one of those meals you remember long after the plates are cleared. The progression of dishes felt thoughtful and creative-- * Crispy Salt & Vinegar Chicken Skin (the perfect starter crunch) * Soupe de Poisson (deep, comforting flavors) * Pina Colada Granita (a refreshing palate cleanser) * Pan Seared Scallops (my personal favorite--perfectly caramelized and tender) * Double Cut Rack of Lamb (succulent and cooked to perfection) * Lemon Crème Brûlée Tart (a sweet, bright finish) Every plate was elegant, well-executed, and beautifully presented. The atmosphere strikes a balance between sophisticated and welcoming. Dim lighting, intimate tables, and quiet elegance make you feel like you've stepped into a hidden gem in the middle of Kaimuki. Honestly, I felt like a celebrity dining here. Service was polished but never pretentious--our server was attentive, knowledgeable about the courses, and kept the pacing of the meal just right. For the level of creativity and execution, Carte Blanche feels like an affordable luxury in Honolulu's dining scene. Perfect for anniversaries, date nights, or anytime you want an elevated experience without flying to the mainland. Highly recommend booking a reservation--you'll want to savor every moment here.

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    Roy was a solid choice for celebrating a wedding anniversary. Dimmed lights in a warm colored room…read moremade it romantic but there was an array of people here, from families with kids and couples from varying ages. We had Erik S as our server and he was stellar. We took his recommendations on the specials with fish and tried both the codfish with butter and swordfish with macaroni. Both great. We also really enjoyed the ribs and bao bun. Thanks Erik for being so mindful of my allergies and also sending a cake for us to celebrate the occasion.

    Brought a friend from out of town to Roy's for her birthday. And it's a great place for that kind…read moreof celebration. I always say Roy's isn't going to blow you away with their food but it's always solid and never disappoints. I prefer the Hawaii Kai location but this one isn't bad at all. Very easy to get a reservation on open table. Protip: use your sapphire reserve card if you have one to make the reservation in open table (as of 2026) & pay for the meal. Iykyk It's located on the first floor of the embassy suites in Waikiki--right across from Dennys. Protip: if you're driving, just do valet. It's $8 with validation. I got the tasting menu with some sort of Zucchini Bao Bun with a bit of a salad & Brussels sprouts. It was tasty but they served this fried thing -- maybe zucchini? with sauce on top of a half of a bao bun. So the bun itself was dry and lacked flavor but the thing on top was great. The dish seemed disjointed and not well integrated in that regard. Why even give me a bao bun? For the main I had the salmon which was delicious. It came with a wonderful shoyu sauce and a cool rice croquette thing. Fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce brought everything together. There was also a refreshing salad on the side with a really sweet tasting dressing that was great. And the 3rd course was the Roy's chocolate soufflé which was awesome as always. If you get nothing else at Roy's, try the soufflé. The acid in the raspberry sauce cuts through the decadent chocolate beautifully. My friend had the macadamia nut crusted fish with asparagus and she said it was wonderful. Since it was her birthday, they brought out a little something for her as well. Very nice touch. Great service as always at Roy's. If you're in Waikiki and want a fancy meal, give Roy's a go. It's a hair on the pricey side for what you actually get in terms of food quality but the service and the soufflé are worth it.

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    Morimoto Asia Waikiki - grilled miso black cod

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    4.1(1.1k reviews)
    3.6 miWaikiki
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    I WISH I COULD GIVE MORE STARS!!!! WORTH THE PRICE! FOOD AND SERVICE IS OUT OF THIS WORLD!!!…read more Okay seriously, I've been to a ton of expensive high end restaurants and none have impressed me like this Morimoto's. When I tell you everything that came out was amazing.... Holy moly it was SO TASTY. EVERYTHING! I was even impressed with the fried rice with how much they served and how much was in it. I personally loved the fish carpaccio, rib eye, hamachi kama, wok vegetables and malasadas for dessert. The orange chicken was my least favorite but it was still good. Oh and the STICKY RIBS...... you HAVE to get them. So crispy yet tender.... I loved how everything we had bursted in my mouth with flavor and was something I couldn't make to that level at home. Service was amazing like any other fine dining restaurant, but for the first time, I felt like this one was worth the money for how good the food was. I will definitely be back!

    My bad review is entirely based on how terrible the food was. For context, we ordered Tonkatsu…read moreramen and Tsukemen dipping ramen. Ramen, according to the server, was the most popular thing on the menu, so how likely could it get messed up? Tonkatsu: Rich, but lacked any salt or had very little. We requested some salt and that instantly made the ramen better. The noodles had enough salt to carry it, but the broth was not great. It tasted like the broth was watered down or reconstituted, however no seasoning was added to re-adjust the broth. Broth: Had little salt and lacked punch, umami, and was brown instead of white. Noodles: Had enough salt to taste good, but was slightly overcooked Pork: Extremely bland. Tasted like zero salt was added during cooking. Toppings: Greatly lacking in toppings Tsukemen: The Tsukemen had a lot of the same issues. Now being a dipping ramen, the broth should be even richer and more flavorful than any normal ramen. Tsukemen -- no matter where you have it in Japan, should be richer and saltier than most broths, but the broth here was severely lacking. For $26 a bowl this was worse than your DIY frozen ramen packs. Now I'm not asking for Japan-level of ramen mastery here, this is after all, just a tourist spot -- but if your Tonkatsu is the best selling item, you have to step it up. Our server did mention that some people complained about the amount of salt in ramen, so they adjusted it. But dare I say, instead of diluting the normal salt/seasoning amount for everyone, couldn't you just add a separate, flavor-light version for people inexperienced with ramen, instead of diluting the original for everyone else? If you're reading this Mr. Morimoto, I would highly encourage you to fly here and order the ramen. I think you and I would share the same opinions. P.S. I've also been to your other Morimoto spots and it was not this bad.

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