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    Leila

    4.2 (68 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndItalian, Mediterranean, Seafood

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    Duck confit pasta
    Sharissa C.

    Celebrated my belated birthday and niece's new career. Food was amazing, service was great and we enjoyed the ambience! There were only four tables and I had good quality time with my niece. We dined on a Thursday evening and had an easy time parking as well. Leila offers Prix fixe with a few maybe two item that were off menu, the uni brioche and raw Oishi oysters from Japan. We opted for the oysters which were the best we ever had, thoroughly enjoyed the Yuzu grape juice it was served in! Beautiful presentation of all the dishes as well. The $75 pre fixe menu changes on a monthly basis and we look forward to coming again!

    Crunchy cabbage da bomb!
    Rob B.

    Aloha, Leila by Chris Kajioka is amazing. Try to come monthly to experience each months' new prefixe menu. I love the food here. It's always fresh and unique. We started with cocktails and opted for the wine pairing which compliments each dish perfectly. Add the bread, it's so good. I almost added a 2nd loaf. And the add on appetizers oysters in a cool citrus sauce and uni and waygu brioche. So Ono. Enjoy!

    Seven salads
    Noelle Y.

    This is a prix fixe menu restaurant. $85 per person with additional costs which came out to $180 per person when I went. I do feel like it's better to go with a larger party if you want to try more. The restaurant is very cute and the parking lot is a paid lot. Reservations require a deposit. The menu is fixed but you can choose your entree which is between lamb, branzino, and beets. There is an option for wagyu for and additional $25 per person. The first course is several dips. However, they do not offer enough bread for all the dips. But you can get more for an additional cost. The dips were tasty though. Lots of different flavors. We also got the chef's special duck confit which was good. That was an additional item from the regular menu. We got each of the meat entrees. The branzino had a very fishy taste which I know some people love. The lamb was a bit cold. The wagyu was my favorite. The drinks were very beautiful and good. We ordered two bottles of wine for the table. The end dessert was a cake which tasted good to me. I just feel as though it's quite an expensive price. However, it was good to try out for a different experience!

    Filo dough with duck confit (side order, chef specialty) yummy!
    Rebecca T.

    Wonderful meal and evening! Delicious food, good portions, friendly service, cozy atmosphere, it's a great spot for gatherings with family and friends, but also for dates. Although on their website it's a prie fixe menu, they actually have some side dishes, available to order that your server will explain. Fortunately, we have four people so we could order a bunch of dishes to try. Each of us got the tasting menu, 2 of us got the wine pairing as well, and on top of that we got some side dishes. The "seven salads" was basically seven different types of dip that you could eat with the flatbread and it's shared among the table. There was a dip that tasted similar to baba ghanoush, there's a hummus, there's a tomato jam thing, marinated olives with some nuts, goat cheese, some creamy dip with salmon roe that I liked a lot. Actually that's a lot of food already and you can definitely get food from it if you don't pace yourself. Everything tasted delicious, but there is one thing that seemed a little too greasy for me and it didn't sit in my stomach well. For the entrées, we got the lamb shank served in a tagine and it's for two people, and also the branzino for two as well. The portions were pretty big! Both were delicious, but I would say I liked the branzino a little better just because it was cooked really well with all the garnishes that complimented the fish. Yum! Don't forget the side dishes too! We tried their duck confit in a filo pastry, very good! Even though it's not really Mediterranean, we got their Uni toast and it was delectable. The toast was basically deep fried butter, and the Uni itself taste like Ocean butter, so it's double butter. We also got the oysters with yuzu foam and it tasted so fresh and yummy with the hint of citrus. Finally, for the dessert we had a date cake. This wouldn't be something I normally would order if I saw it on the menu, but since it came with this tasting menu, I got to try it. And omg, I'm so glad because it's so good. It's served warm and it's a little crusty on the outside and soft inside. The burnt caramel gave it a distinct complex flavor. Parking is in the Paid parking lot, plenty of parking. It's a good idea to make reservations at least two weeks in advance. Great meal, it's a great addition to Kaimuki!

    Smoked mozzarella, potato, trout roe
    Paul L.

    They have a new format where they only do a fixed tasting menu (with a few add-ons). The food was excellent (albeit not what I would call plentiful). I won't focus on each dish, because I expect they will change next month. But a special shout out to the focaccia, which was amazeballs. Crusty outside, fluffy inside. The service was outstanding. It's very rare in Hawaii for them to clear and replace all the silverware for every course. Huge props for that. They also explained each course and each wine pairing well. The wine pairings worked well with the dishes. My only complaint is (if you know me, you know what's coming)... it's loud. And when I say loud, I mean LOUD! For such a small place with so few tables you would think it would be quiet and intimate. Nope. There are no soft surfaces anywhere. Don't expect to carry on any intimate conversations with the person across the table from you, because it's not happening. But the focaccia!!

    Rand E.

    As others have stated but need to restate again.... Leila's is a gem! Two parking options-parking paid lot next to restaurant and a municipal lot across the street. Great ambiance, service and food. A small dining space is tasteful understated with a lively dining crowd (aka loud) but such a friendly vibe. The food was delicious and presented well. Started with their Bastio (puff pastry stuffed with duck confit and spices) add on. A flaky confection with a delicious blend of duck. Then came their seven salads with warm zatar flatbread. All uniquely flavored. We chose the branzino, wagu beef and lamb...so so good! Then finished with a date cake topped with vanilla ice cream. It was fun to enjoy the wine pairing as well. Such a special evening!

    Dessert. Date cake with buffalo ice cream and caramel drizzle.
    Dana B.

    Leila's was my first dinner back in Hawaii. My daughter told me she made a reservation for a Moroccan restaurant and I was EXCITED! I'd never had Moroccan and was ready to try. We arrived a little early and they were very accommodating. Great service from the start. The space is quaint and not overly decorated. The meal was coursed with a wine pairing option to add. We started with the Seven Salads. Seven flavorful tastings paired with lightly cooked farm veggies; multi colored carrots and endive sprinkled with sumac. It also included FRESH za'tar bread. Talk about DELICIOUS! Each salad offering had its own unique spices. None of which were overpowering. Great balance that allowed you to enjoy and savor each bite! OMG My daughter added the wine pairing. I ordered their version of a margarita. Refreshing to the palate. Next up was the main course. We selected the lamb neck. Our AMAZING server explained that it had been roasted for 14 hrs. It had a few accompaniments of carrots, crispy fried Tuscan kale, shakshuka, and sunchokes. TALK ABOUT A MEMORABLE MEAL. I'd never tasted lamb neck. The flavor was similar to a lamb shank. ANOTHER WINNER for the night. Dessert was the final course. Buffalo ice cream atop a super moist and perfectly balanced date cake. Served with a burnt caramel drizzle. What a way to end an AMAZING coursed experience. Everything from start to finish was top tier. Service, food, ambiance, and even the playlist in the background. I WHOLEHEARTEDLY recommend you try Leila.

    Endive salad
    Sara L.

    We celebrated Mother's Day at Leila. Conveniently located in Kaimuki, with paid parking right outside the restaurant. The service and Moroccan inspired food were excellent, and the space is cozy. The pre fixe menu was simple and included nairagi, endive salad, crispy skin salmon, and options to add on other shared side dishes or dessert. The flavors in each dish were delicately blended, bright, citrusy and everything was cooked perfectly, especially the crispy skin on the soft flaky fish. Unfortunately, they ran out of lamb that day, so we were served steak instead, which was still delicious. The portion sizes were just right and the price at $75/pp fair for the quality. We also ordered cocktails which complimented our meal well. It was our first time at Leila and it's a welcome addition to the neighborhood. The menu is seasonal, so we hope to return again to try their next menu.

    Dessert
    Sophie F.

    We came to Leila on a Friday night for dinner. Parking is easy, there's a lot of it in the area, street parking and a lot for a fee. The food was delicious! It's a préfixe menu and the entree is set for two but one could eat it all if they were Very hungry. We enjoyed the seven salads (dips/spreads) very much. They were rich and had great variety. We split the short rib (which had an additional charge) between the two of us. We also had their kushi oysters as an appetizer which came in cute ceramic oyster shells. We were so full we could barely make it through the desert but it was also rich and delicious! We hope to be back very soon! The cocktails focus on flavor rather than presentation so don't be surprised if your vodka cocktail comes out looking like a glass of water - it's vodka! I had the gin drink and I absolutely loved it. Some things to keep in mind - the restaurant space is small so you'll be seated close to others. The acoustics in the restaurant cause for it to be quite noisy. If you don't specify where you want to be seated, there's a chance you'll be seated in the center of the restaurant with staff passing you frequently to serve other customers. Don't let this take away from the delicious food and drinks they offer at this restaurant! Wish they were open for lunch too!

    Country Lemon and Date Grove
    Jolene L.

    Congratulations on your opening and welcome to Kaimuki! Exquisite! Where to begin? For starters, they brought a basket of freshly baked warm za'atar Flatbread and seven tasty toppings. Challenging to pick one favorite so it was a tie between the zaalouk (eggplant with pine nuts) and lebni (trout roe with dill). The other reviews raved about the charred cabbage and I fully agree. This was so tender and delicious. Really nice touch with the date charmoula. Layers of flavor and quite filling actually. We shared the lamb meshoui which was such a generous portion that we couldn't finish it. Beautifully plated and rich in seasoning. I enjoyed the depth in flavors and texture, excellent dish :) While the music is loud, it was music that I enjoyed so I'm not complaining. Seating area is clean and attractive. Service is friendly and attentive. I will certainly return to try other dishes and save space for dessert!

    Drink Menu
    Lori L.

    In a little Kaimukī neighborhood restaurant, Red Hot Chili Peppers is blaring through the speakers and servers are arranging small pots of salads around baskets of khobz--a stodgy flatbread sprinkled with zaatar. A typically Moroccan meal starts with salads of cooked, seasoned vegetables, served at room temperature. For the first course, Leila offers seven salads, think "dip", to be shared, including a sweet and smoky piquillo pepper; lightly brined olives with pickled almonds; sweet tomato jam; and thick yogurt lebni topped with trout roe and dill oil. The cocktail list is small, but offers fun twists on the classics. A preserved lemon vodka soda, an old fashion with date, a margarita with pomegranate, a French gimlet with rose, and a mint Manhattan. There is also a nonalcoholic twist on a lemonade and an ice tea. I loved the smell of the Rose Garden and the smoky, brightness of the nonalcoholic Spice Trade. For me, the second course was the best dish of the night. Charred savoy cabbage was buttery soft, served with vadouvan curry cauliflower puree and date charmoula--think herbs and garlic like chimichurri. This dish was unexpected magic with bits of sweetness from the dates, a textural crunch, and the scent of dill. Add-ons are available. On our evening there was Hokkaido uni on brioche toast, Kauai prawns, and Chef Lahlou's specialty, a basteeya of duck confit, raisins, caramelized onions, walnuts, and berbere wrapped in filo. I was expecting duck cooked in its own fat to be succulent and tender, but this pie was firm with flaky filo, the scent of warm spices, and mealy walnuts. For the last course, our choices were between cauliflower, whole branzino, lamb neck, and short ribs for an up charge. Make sure you go with someone who wants to share with you. The branzino and lamb neck are portioned for two diners so there is an up charge if you order it as an individual meal. You can also add-on couscous or green farro served risotto style. The lamb is braised for 12 hours to breakdown this tough cut resulting in meat that is crispy on the outside and pulls off the bones in long, steamy strands. The meat was mild in flavor with a sweet date glaze and a sprinkle of citrus peel and fried garlic on top. I enjoyed the accompaniments, a silky white sweet potato puree, sautéed spinach, and sun chokes. Like the other courses there was a dynamic play with sweetness, crunch, spices, citrus, and herbs. If you have room for dessert, there is a light yuzu custard served with fresh fruit and a date cake served with vanilla buffalo milk ice cream. It's early on, so they are still working on the timing of the courses and the space, but it's worth grabbing a partner to check them out.

    Shari T.

    Reservation: You can make a reservation on Open Table or by calling the restaurant during their hours of operation. Important to know that they require you to enter in your credit card information because if you cancel within 24 hours of your res, you will be charged $50 for each person who does not show up. I totally get why they are doing that to avoid frivolous no shows but what happens if you get stuck in horrendous traffic cos of an accident or someone gets covid? $50 a person seems quite steep a penalty. Parking: Ample parking at the pay lot restaurant is attached to. There is also a metered parking lot across the street. Ambiance: Beautiful decor but cramped. Dim lighting. When all the tables are filled and waiters trying to pass each other in the narrow walk spaces, you do feel like a sardine in a tin. Other reviews talked about the music being too loud but I thought it was fine - noise levels never got so high I couldn't hear the person I was dining with. Service: Excellent! They really made it a nice experience to be dining at their restaurant. Appreciated that they took the time to explain all the different dishes and ingredients. haha. They even tell you very nicely that you need to vacate your table because the next seating was waiting. We were celebrating my birthday and they gave us complimentary champagne. Drinks: Tried their version of an Old Fashioned but with dates in it. It was a lovely old fashioned - didn't get a lot of date flavor. $16 Food: The Seven Salads was fun! We could not remember what everything was but had a lot of fun tasting and finding out favorites. Wonderful range of flavors to explore. The flatbread came out hot. We opted to order an extra flatbread to finish up for $5. We added on the Basteeya for $25, which I liked more than the entree. Savory and sweet and crunchy! Good sized portion as well. The only negative was that we ended up overly full with this addition. For the Second course, we had the option of ordering 1 portion of the Lamb and 1 portion of the Wagyu. I believe that normally, they will portion it for 2 so you will need to share with your dining partner. We enjoyed the wagyu but was disappointed with the lamb. Our server said "It should fall off the bone" - nope. Ours definitely did not fall off the bone, I had to wrassle it off. Flavors were nice tho. Third course, the date cake with burnt caramel was lovely! Even though I was full, I had to activate betsu bara (separate stomach for dessert) because it was so good. The only thing I didn't like was the fried shiso leaf. Beautiful presentation but wasn't fried to crispiness. If you are dining at Leila for the first time, it's a little frustrating trying to preview the menu options, which I like to do. You need to call them on the phone or wait til you are there dining to find out what the add on items are. And you need to ask what the prices are. The pre fixe meal for $85 would have been a perfect amount for us but the add on items (basteeya and extra bread) really filled us up and we ended up taking some of the entrees to go. I was intrigued by the couscous and green farro but didn't think I could eat that much. Too much food I want to eat and not enough stomach space. What a dilemma! Anyway, we enjoyed Leila. Definitely a place to go for a celebration or nice evening out!

    Wagyu
    Lori W.

    Location: 12th Avenue, former Pietros Restaurant across Kokohead cafe. Ambiance: upscale modern vibe. Fine dining prices. Service: Excellent. Food: seven salads-Various Morrocan dips, fresh endives, yellow/orange carrots, and zucchini, each with a unique taste, goes well with baked bread. Main dishes were extremely tasty! Zabuton-American Wagyu, Lamb Shank- falls off the bone, branzinno fish (white fish). Dessert: Date cake that had a fried shiso. Photo looks like a mini loco moco.

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    4.3(190 reviews)
    4.5 miDowntown

    We just had a wonderful dining experience at Giovedì, where Italian food is served with a pan-Asian…read moreflair. Every single dish we sampled was exceptional. We ordered the Scallop Carpaccio, the Nairagi Crudo (striped marlin), the Spaghetti Arrabbiata, the Gnocchi Mapolonese, and the Char Siu Pork. While every dish dazzled us, the Nairagi Crudo, containing sliced marlin, Calabrian chili crisp, charred eggplant, and mint, was our favorite. Elise, our server, was extremely attentive and helpful. It turned out to be a memorable evening. We can't wait to go back. Highly recommended! Before tipping, we spent $176 for a two-person meal (no alcohol, no dessert, 2 mocktails, 2 appetizers, 2 pastas, and 1 protein).

    It was a nice experience, but im not sure I would go again, given the price and selection. The Milk…read moreBread was definitely amazing! The scallops were good because brown butter makes everything good. But the salad was anti climactic. Our main dishes were good but never wowed- and it felt like the menu never gave you a true idea what you were ordering so its kind of a blind order. I did like my take on the Vietnamese noodles though. The drinks were strong but meh. I remember it being enjoyable but its not memorable or recommendable. The desert Carrot Cake was a huge disappointment. Maybe its just not for me? We left a good half of it behind... The service was very good. Maybe not the most attentive but when it came around it was great and friendly, and very professional. I would go again if someone wanted to go, but I don't think ill return on my own accord

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    Giovedi - Capellini granchio.

    Capellini granchio.

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    Repetti's Pizza and Provisions - Outside dining area

    Repetti's Pizza and Provisions

    4.4(338 reviews)
    6.0 miHawaii Kai
    $$
    Family-owned & operated
    49 years in business

    Came to Repetti's on a Friday evening for dinner. There's lots of parking in the lot, and we were…read moreeven able to catch a beautiful sunset. There's a few tables inside and more seating outside. I got the calzone with pepperoni and the blackened ahi Caesar salad. The calzones here are definitely a must! I love the different cheeses they use as they complement each other really well. The calzone was crispy and not super doughy which I liked. I would probably pass on the Caesar salad next time though. The dressing was watery and the fish was dry. The service here was exceptional. My friend brought her dog, and the workers brought out a water bowl and kept checking up on us. Overall, pretty decent spot for dinner and the ambiance is nice. I would come back just for their calzone.

    Located in an unassuming location, in a grocery store shopping center setting, along Koko Marina in…read moreHawaii Kai, Repetti's is a delightful, rustic eatery that provides a haven from the expected hustle and bustle of more popular Italian restaurants in the area. We dined on a Friday night, so many of the other restaurants were busy and loud. This was exactly what we were looking for after a busy work week. The food quality is very good. Our food was tasty, timely, and hot. Our server correctly recommended the vodka sauce chicken pasta and the grandma pizza, which were both amazing. Although the pizza was a bit pricey, $31, it can easily feed a family due to its large size. For the pasta, the noodles were cooked to a perfect Al dente and the sauce was out of this world. The grandma pizza, similar to Boston's spinach and garlic pizza, was AMAZING! Easily tops Boston's version because of the Alfredo sauce that they use as the base. The service was impeccable, efficient, and friendly. The staff were very polite and attentive throughout our visit. If you're looking for a better alternative for exceptional Italian cuisine in Hawaii Kai, Repetti's is your place. Removed from the hustle and bustle, and always welcoming and good.

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    Repetti's Pizza and Provisions - Primavera pizza

    Primavera pizza

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    Taormina Sicilian Cuisine - Nero "Frutti di Mare" 
イカ墨を練りこんだ生パスタ 海の幸と完熟トマトのピリ辛ソース

    Taormina Sicilian Cuisine

    4.1(994 reviews)
    2.0 miWaikiki
    $$$

    Whoa! Amazing date night here on a Friday night!!!…read more Very romantic and intimate restaurant with outstanding service. Chisum was our server and he was just excellent. All of the server staff was super attentive. My husband and I both chose the prix fixe menu. It's $125. Every dish was excellent!! You have to get the squid ink pasta, truffle pasta and the lamb chops. My filet was also cooked perfectly. I can't wait to come back and try the rest of their menu.

    Location: located on Lewers St. Parking is on Helumoa Rd. Go down Lewers St, make a left on Helumoa…read moreand shortly after, valet parking will be on your left. The restaurant validates parking, $8 for 4 hours, tip not included. For my son's 18th birthday he wanted to eat pasta. After looking at many Yelp reviews, we ended up making reservations at Taormina. Unfamiliar with the menu we decided to do the five tasting course. As of 4/22/26 the base price is $125 and depending on what you choose, there are some add ons. For example the carbonara was +$25 and the Ricci di mare was +$18. Food: the Focaccia bread was free and comes with free refills. The salmon with caviar was really good. It had the perfect balance but very small, about 1.5". The next dish was the baked abalone. That was also very delicious but two bites and it's over. At this point, we were starting to think we would leave hungry. The next dish was the pasta. We tried both the carbonara and the Ricci di mare. Both were very good. The carbonara came with freshly slices truffles and thick crispy pieces of bacon. Highly recommend for truffle lovers. I'm not a huge uni fan but surprisingly the Ricci di mare was also really good. Of note, the pasta in the five course tasting is half the size of the regular order. Even at half the size, I felt the serving portion was good. I felt satisfied but not full. The next dish was the main course so filet mignon and monchong. The filet mignon was cooked perfectly but I personally didn't like the sweet sour balsamic vinegar taste that was drizzled over. I would have preferred it to be more savory. The monchong was okay but a little overcooked for my liking. The portion size of the main course was good. Lastly was our desert but to our surprise, they brought out a nicely written happy birthday platter with half a lava flow desert and a small scoop of ice cream. My son really enjoyed it. The creme caramel was also good and reminded me of flan. Service: the waitress did her job but I personally felt we had better service entering the restaurant and being seated. She had no smile, did not offer any recommendations, and no small talk which is fine but noticeable. Our bill came out to $463.87 tip not included. Though we really enjoyed the salmon and abolone I'm not sure it's worth the price and the extra three bites. Next time I would just stick with the pasta. If we had just ordered the full order of pasta our bill would've been $195.

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    Taormina Sicilian Cuisine - Interior

    Interior

    Taormina Sicilian Cuisine - Beef Carpaccio 
パルメザンをたっぷりのせたビーフカルパッチョ
Thinly sliced Beef Tenderloin with parmesan, arugula, EVOO and our house-made caper vinaigrette

    Beef Carpaccio パルメザンをたっぷりのせたビーフカルパッチョ Thinly sliced Beef Tenderloin with parmesan, arugula, EVOO and our house-made caper vinaigrette

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    Mangiamo By 604 - Supreme pizza

    Mangiamo By 604

    4.0(800 reviews)
    9.3 mi
    $$

    We had a family dinner--for eight--at Mangiamo by 604. I was excited to have my father and brother…read moreexperience this establishment, as I had a great experience two years ago. My father and brother are both military veterans and enjoyed the fact that this venue was situated at a golf course they patronized before. We all ordered drinks--I ordered a bottle of wine, taking advantage of the Half-off Wine Wednesdays; some tried the alcohol specials and others simply elected to have soda. I ordered a few appetizers for the table and those went quickly: calamari, bruschetta, and artichoke dip. Yum! Main entrees followed and everyone seemed to enjoy their selections. We ordered dessert and were disappointed that they ran out of creme brulee...my father ordered the cheesecake and thoroughly enjoyed it. My only reason for not giving five stars has to do with the outdoor seating. I wish the chairs were more comfortable, as we sat there for awhile, waiting for our server to take our large group order along with waiting for food to come out. There is adequate parking and the restrooms are clean and accessible. An elevator is located in the lobby for those who are not able to easily climb the flight of stairs to the venue. I wish the signage was better, as my 74 year old father took the outside steps, as he thought that was the entrance, per signage downstairs.

    Visited on 11.17.2025 for dinner, right before sunset. This was our first time here and it started…read moreoff great! The greeting we received from Payton was truly genuine. Like she was welcoming family and friends to dine here. We got a seat on the outdoor lanai, honestly, such beautiful sunset views! Once seated, our server Erin really sealed the deal on this location. She truly reminded me of the best server I ever knew (my mom, a lifelong waitress, now enjoying retirement). Erin knew this was our first time here, and she made it her mission to make sure it was not our last. She was friendly, real down-to-earth, and efficient. She offered suggestions, refilled drinks and brought bread, all without us even asking. I will definitely return, and if Im able to, request Erin as our server. This was my hubby and mine first date night in years... so mahalo for the memorable meal, Erin!

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    Mangiamo By 604 - We went up the elevator and down this hallway

    We went up the elevator and down this hallway

    Mangiamo By 604 - Margherita Pizza

    Margherita Pizza

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    Rigo - Basque cheese cake - dense like a New York cheese cake, instead of creamy and soft as a Basque cheesecake

    Rigo

    4.3(1.2k reviews)
    0.9 miKaimuki
    $$$

    My mom and I go to Rigo once every three weeks or so. Every single thing I've tasted from there is…read moredelicious. My favorite is the Crostini, It's like having dessert before dinner. The staff is very well trained. Efficient, attentive, and polite. Well, Post photos next review.

    Rigo is located in Kapahulu right across Safeway supermarket. They have complimentary valet for…read morelunch when several of my friends dined. It was busy for a rainy Thursday! I remember it used to be a Genki Sushi restaurant a long time ago. I was pleasantly surprised how stunning the interior was! Bright, tall ceilings, large booth seating enough for 6 of us comfortably in front of large picture windows! Please check out pictures of waiting room, bar, and amazing second floor display of wines galore! Nice cozy area for intimate dining. Remember to see Toto bathroom! The service is implacable! Prompt and attentive especially allowing us to have separate checks! ( which not all restaurants let you)!! Now for the food: Make sure you check the Monthly Lunch Specials beside the extensive menu! 3 of us had the Clam & Bourguignon Butter Spaghetti: 5 small manila clams,white wine,clam stock,garlic,minimal cherry tomatoes, bourguinon butter, and a few sea asparagus tossed with handmade spaghetti! Very delicious and not too rich! It came with a side crunchy kale salad with a few thin slices of prosciutto. Portions are small and a bit pricey with no complimentary table bread to accompany the pasta. I definitely was still hungry for the $30 lunch! We were celebrating 2 birthdays with only 1 person ordering a dessert that came with a candle. The other birthday person received a lonely candle on a small dish!! It was cute and funny at first but now that I think about it, it was rude and tasteless!! Definitely will celebrate birthdays elsewhere! 3% service charge too!

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    Rigo - Interior , open kitchen

    Interior , open kitchen

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    Eggplant Melanzane

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