My mom and I go to Rigo once every three weeks or so. Every single thing I've tasted from there is delicious. 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. read more

Rigo is located in Kapahulu right across Safeway supermarket. They have complimentary valet for lunch 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! read more

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So far, my favorite Italian place here. Even my Asian dad who generally doesn't like Western food likes their pasta! Food: The pasta noodles are made from scratch which has this Al dente texture and flavor that your typical grocery boxed pastas can't replicate. Last night, I got their carbonara with portobella fritto. It was super creamy and I like how the portobello frits is lightly fried. My friends got bologna and arrabbiata with smoked mozzarella which were also solid choices. Honestly, you can't go wrong with any of their pasta choices. Although the portion of the pastas looks "small,"it's actually filling since it's very heavy and the big plate gives the illusion that the portion is small. Another must-try is their bismark pizza that has truffle oil, funghi, and a runny egg in the middle. Super flavorful especially since they use wood fire to bake it. Service: our server was very friendly and well-spoken. Atmosphere: slightly more on the noisy side so you may have to talk a little louder when dining with people. The decor I would say is kind of like casual fine dining? The bathroom was really nice! They have a bidet and the toilet paper is super soft thick. I think it's the charmin brand lol. Parking: I went during dinner so their parking lot was valet. I didn't want to pay so I parked at Safeway right across the street. But during lunch hours it's not valet and it's free self-parking. read more

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The best Italian, thus far! I'm glad we ended up here.. We walked in without a reservation yesterday around 5p and staff was welcoming. We were seated right away at the bar. Bartenders were friendly. I got the Pineapple Shrub mocktail which was refreshing. I ordered the Cacio a Pepe which has 2 kinds of cheese and fried prosciutto and made the noodles GF and lemme tell you... the BEST! Overall experience was incredible from start to finish. Hubby ordered the salmon funghi Alfredo and it was equally delicious! This is def a must! read more

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Three cheers for Rigo!!! Hip hip Hooray! Hip hip Hooray! Hip hip Hooray! Everything from the entrance, sit down, greeting, selection help, dishes, and bill settlement was top notch! We had an amazing experience here and we just happened to stop by after visiting Leonard's Bakery. All of our dishes and drinks were fantastic (see pictures). If you are on Oahu and appreciate Italian Food, then Rigo is a destination you should schedule. Try to make reservations is you can; they are often booked solid. In a pinch, you can dine at the bar (still a wonderful experience). read more

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Food: 10/10 everything was incredible. I have dreams of eating this food for the first time. The tacos were small but flavorful, pizza was incredible, the pasta was delicious. We can't pick a favorite. Service: It was busy but our server was attentive and always kept our table clean. Ambiance: Beautiful outside, beautiful inside. I saw some people dress down but this place is gorgeous. I'd definitely opt for dressing up. It is a little loud. Will definitely be returning. read more

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Rigo Overall: Highly Recommended 5 of 5 Food: 5 of 5 Value: 4 of 5 Menu: 4 of 5 Ambiance: 5 of 5 Service: 5 of 5 Parking: 3 of 5 limited, lunch free, night $8 valet and street parking I've been coming to Rigo for years and I've always enjoyed their food. They are a Spanish-Italian fusion restaurant that specializes in tapas (small plates), pastas, pizzas and they have dishes that you can't find anywhere else. Their dishes are tasty and I recommend that you order 2-3 items per person. If you have a party of 3 and each person orders 3 dishes to share, then everyone can sample 9 dishes. They have a cool/hip interior design and the restaurant is packed on weekends. We've always had excellent service and the manager Jimmy, is very personal and professional. Again, highly recommended! RATINGS & RECOMMENDED ORDER: Lobster Risotto = A Salmone Marinato = A Excellent Lamb Chops = A 2 pieces Angus Prime Sirloin = AA better than steak houses Salmon & Fungi Alfredo = A Carbonara = A very thick sauce Padron (Shishido peppers) = A tasty Gambas Al Ajillo = A shrimp in butter Garlic Parmesan Bread = A Calamari Saltato = A tasty Pulpo (Octopus) = A if you like tomato sauce, B = if you don't Solomillo Con Foie = A delicious small Crostini = A delicious Taco Pincho De Cerdo = A good Calamari Fritti = A Paella Negra = B Gorgonzola Rigatoni = B Josper Grilled Porchetta = B little dry Caesar Salad = B Garlic Parmesan Bread = C Hamachi Ceviche = C Croquetas = C Chocolate cake with ice cream = A Chocolate Cassata = A DISH RATINGS KEY: A = Very 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 Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/rigo-honolulu Website: https://rigohawaii.com/ If you would like to see the complete video, find me in IG at: OahuRestaurantReviews Yelp only allows a 30 second video and they limit the number of pictures. read more

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I'm still dreaming about the carbonara with portabella fritta until now... When it was time for dessert I ordered another carbonara LOL Don't get me wrong the desserts were still very delicious, I'm not even a sweetie and I thought they were very good I'm actually a savory and so i opted for a savory dessert of carbonara I few dishes we tried included: Paella Negra - this is a delicious squid ink paella I never had anything like this before and I will order this again and again Crostini - like a Charcuterie Amuse-bouche, so darn yummmm pulpo, Mushroom pizza Vongole clams, carbonara with portabella fritto - omg omg omg this was by far my most favorite carbonara pasta I have ever tasted anywhere! I had to get 2 orders Lol bolognese Tiramisu It was a great ambiance with beautiful interiors and even beautiful venue for parties or work events! We were a group & we had reservations; i also brought my family and they loved it too! read more

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Went to lunch at Rigo for my birthday and everything we ordered was amazing. You really can't go wrong with anything on the menu. My favorites are always the pasta. We ordered their lunch special- salmon shoyu butter pasta, plus the carbonara, the arugula and prosciutto pizza, and the arrabbiata pasta. The restaurant is very spacious with a mix of regular tables and booths. Our server was also very attentive and was able to give us good recommendations on what to order. 10/10! read more

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We hadn't been to Rigo in quite a while so we thought we would revisit them. What a treat it was! Our server, Mickey, was very attentive and had great suggestions for us. Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious! My favorite was the gorgonzola rigatoni - creamy yet light and cooked perfectly. We can't wait to go back and try other dishes. read more

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The ambiance was nice but the couch and lounge chair is really not good for fine dining. The food was pretty good especially the arrabbiata. The service was excellent we had a good waiter and waitress. read more

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Delicioso! Made last minute reservations with Rigo to celebrate Yelp BFF's birthday. We ordered a few tapas, pasta and pizza to share. Rigo is a Spanish, Italian fusion restaurant with a modern twist. The appetizers are categorized as either Spanish or Italian influenced. We shared the pulpo (octopus) with a side of garlic bread and pork belly tacos. The garlic bread was perfect for soaking up all the extra tomato sauce that came with the octopus. Instead of a tortilla shell, the pork belly tacos came on a thinly sliced radish. It gave the dish an overall lightness, yet bite. After the apps, we received the cacio e pepe and pizza bismark. Both were yummy! We had a couple of extra slices of pizza to take home. For dessert, we shared the chocolate cassata and basque cheesecake. Our server was nice enough to surprise Yelp BFF with a candle in the dessert we ordered. Perfect way to end the meal! Happy and stuffed! Definitely need to come back to try other menu items! Thanks for reading my reviews! Let me know what I should try next! read more

Rigo is a very refreshing Spanish-Italian fusion experience with many unique and delicious dishes. The staff were all very friendly and professional, would constantly check on us, and seemed like they genuinely loved being there. When we had menu questions, the staff were more than willing to answer our questions too, and were very knowledgeable in regard to the menu! See below for individual food ratings, comments, and ambiance talk! R-(eat)-ing: -Crostini - 11/10 -Garlic parmesan bread - 10/10 -Verdure fritte - 10/10 -Tortilla - 8/10 -Rigo caesar salad - 8.5/10 -Caprese salad - 10/10 -Arrabbiata with smoked mozzarella 15/10 -Chicken and porcini alfredo 10/10 -Shiso aglio e olio - 10/10 -Chicken piccata - 9/10 -Seafood paella - 9/10 -Carbonara with portabella fritto - 10/10 -Cacio e pepe with walnut and prosciutto fritto - 20/10 -Banana cheesecake - 8/10 -Gelato - 8/10 -Chocolate cassata - 10/10 -Basque cheesecake - 7/10 -Crema catalana - 11/10 -Classic tiramisu - 10/10 -Sorbet - 8/10 -Overall - 9.643/10 The whole vibe of the place was really great, modern, expensive, yet cozy atmosphere. All of the pasta was pretty amazing, but ESPECIALLY THE CACIO E PEPE! Hands down one of my favorite pastas i've EVER had. The crostini was cooling with a burst of flavors i can't even describe. I guess you'll just have to try for yourself! The cheesecake was okay, but was not exactly my cup of tea, I felt the taste was a tad bit confusing and bland. I also thought the tortilla was pretty good but the texture wasn't my favorite and a few bites were bland. The chocolate cassata was pure bliss. The arrabbiata was also so delicious. Definitely recommend! Overall, everything was great! read more

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Made a reservation for 4 adults and 2 children and they were very accommodating. We were seated on a table with a couch that had extra wiggle room. Service was very attentive and all the staff there were very friendly. For appetizers, we ordered Patatas Bravas, Melanzane, Calamari Fritti, and the Garlic Parmesan Bread. All of the appetizers were delicious! I especially loved the Melanzane and the Calamari Fritti! The Melanzane had beef bolognese, jalapeños and eggplant with a side of toast. So flavorful and had a little kick from the jalapeño. Loved dipping the rest of the garlic bread in this spread. I was amazed at how tender the Calamari Fritti was! And the batter was crispy and paired well with the aioli. Wow I could polish off two of those plates! The Patatas Bravas was ok, not as crispy as I would have liked. For entrees, we got the Quattro Formaggi Pizza, Arrabbiata with Smoked Mozarella and Chicken, and Salmon Funghi Alfredo. The pizza was really good; Thin crust and full of cheesy flavor. Their pasta is so good and al dente! My favorite was the Salmon Funghi Alfredo. So creamy and the salmon flavor was subtle. Would get this again and again! The Arrabbiata was ok. A little bit too spicy for me and very tart tomato flavor but you can really taste the smoked mozzarella. I should've known it would be too spicy for me when it said it was a chili kneaded spaghetti lol. For dessert, everything sounded so yummy so we ordered the Crema Catalina, Basque Cheesecake, and Chocolate Cassata. Loved the Crema Catalina; it was their version of a Crème brûlée with a crispy caramelized sugar coating and custard. Yum!! The Basque Cheesecake was creamy and came with a yummy apple topping and Chantilly cream. The Chocolate Cassata was an ice cream cake that came with vanilla gelato, caramelized nuts and raspberry sauce. Loved the caramelized nuts and the presentation was beautiful. Overall really great place! Will definitely come back for their Al dente pasta and to try some of their other appetizers and pastas! read more

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The casual yet upscale ambiance of the room has always been inviting. Great spot to enjoy cocktails Get there early if you need parking, space is limited. My favorite tapas - Vongole, crostini, calamari. Grilled octopus is my favorite but I've never been a fan of the sauce. Carbonara was rich in flavor but not enough guanciale or fried prosciutto to my liking. Missed dessert tonight but left fairly satisfied with the meal. Service was very good tonight , but service levels do vary. Good service really does change the dining experience here. read more

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omgggg... lowkey feel like this review is looooong overdue because i go to rigo at least once a month. rigo has definitely become a place where i will have some cocktails and appetizers with friends casually, but also a place for celebrations and special occasions. rigo is also a place where i love to take family and friends who are visiting from out of state. i'd like to consider it my secret weapon with claiming i'm a foodie when i'm really just a girl who loves good food lol. service is always great and my favorite bartender, jakob is there! some must orders are the crostini, the alfredo, the bismark pizza... basically everything lol. they have this killer pornstar martini that is to die for. it has a coconut sugar rim and comes with a sidecar of prosecco, yum!!!! already dreaming about when the next time i'll be there! follow my foodie ig: smolgirlfatass read more

Rigo - espresso martini - Spanish Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Tapas style dishes. Spanish-Italian menu with a Japanese finesse. Background: The Japanese restaurant group HUGE, runs 11 Rigo locations in Japan (each with its own unique menu to avoid the "franchise" tag). Building out the Honolulu location, they did not spare any expenses to bring the same quality of craftsmanship to Hawaii. Hence, a flashy red-mosaic Stefano Ferrara oven, handmade by a third-generation oven maker in Naples, to the Josper charcoal oven and grill from Spain. Likely the only one in Hawai'i. The Food: We settled in for a late Tuesday dinner and, reminiscing about our past trips to Spain, leaned into the Spanish side of the menu. We fired up the tastebuds with the corn mousse & uni. This dish perfectly captured the East-meets-West theme of the menu. Served chilled, light, silky, with a custardy mouthfeel and a subtle corn flavor As sexy as it looked, the uni's flavor got a bit lost in the mousse. The grilled pulpo was exceptionally tender and slightly smoky, paired with roasted potatoes and a bright tomato base. A classic Spanish dish that made us teary eyed for Barcelona. The salami jalapeño took the trophy for most interesting dish of the night. Baked spicy salami and cheese that comes bubbling hot in a clay ramekin flanked with toast points. I may have to supersize this dish for the Super Bowl. Not wanting to cause an international incident, we crossed the border into Italy and ordered the Lobster Risotto. Definitely the highlight of the meal. Creamy but not heavy, the rice infused with a wonderful lobster fragrance and the lobster ate sweet and tender. The clam caldo leaned more Japanese, with an aromatic, soothing broth touched with white pepper. Delicate yet flavorful. Excellent service! Warm and attentive. Limited parking in front. Happy Eating!! read more

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I had amazing service from my waiter! Every service was excellent. I went during Valentine's Day and the specials were the perfect pear cocktail and it was very good! The fresh catch this day was mahi-mahi and it was buttery soft!! Pork cutlet was a little bland but still yummy! Definitely recommend the fresh catch of the day!! read more

Rigo - Pork Cutlet, Catch of the day, and perfect pair cocktail - Spanish Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We ventured to Rigo to celebrate my other half's birthday. From the moment we stepped in, the ambiance felt cozy. The space is beautifully curated, with a striking red bull sculpture near the bar and an open kitchen that lets you catch glimpses of the chefs in action. We started with seasonal oysters which were fresh and beautifully presented. Also, the Calamari Fritti that was perfectly crisp and tender. Instead of going for traditional mains, we chose to indulge in tapa dishes. The Pulpo (grilled octopus) was a standout -- juicy, tender, and paired with flavorful potatoes. The crostini was a delightful surprise, topped with what we believe was prosciutto and papaya?? It was a combo that totally worked. Then came the Pizza Bismark. Wood-fired perfection with mushrooms, truffle oil, cheese, and a soft egg in the center. We were skeptical about the egg at first, but it added a rich, velvety touch that made each bite unforgettable. We also shared the chocolate cake topped with cashews, caramelized walnuts, vanilla gelato, and a drizzle of raspberry sauce. It was decadent, balanced, and the perfect way to end our evening. Our server was knowledgeable, friendly, and lightning-fast! She answered all our questions and brought extra napkins and olive oil within seconds of asking. It's rare to find service this attentive. We're already planning our next visit -- and the seafood paella is calling our name! read more

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First and foremost, the service was absolutely exceptional. Daniel was an excellent server, he absolutely made our experience one of the best we've ever had in a very long time. The bartender, Lloyd, along with the manager (sorry, didn't get his name) was very attentive and went above and beyond to ensure our experience was great. The food was delicious. We ordered the Lili Thai cocktail and Manhattan to start. We then ordered the Taco Pincho De Cerdo and Crostini. Both are our favorites and never disappoint. We then ordered the Gorgonzola pasta and Cacio e Pepe pastas (I crave these regularly). Lastly for dessert we had the Chocolate Cassata cake. The food was delicious and always just the right portions. I always love the environment of this restaurant, it's the best combination of classy and somewhat casual based on what you're celebrating. 10/10 experience, would give it 6 stars if I could. I think we will be dining here a lot more often. Thank you for the wonderful experience! read more

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My girlfriends & I had a really great dinner here! Loved yapping over pasta & drinks! * Parking: Small lot with valet service. You may also park on the street if you're lucky enough to find a spot! * Ambiance: Just like the food, the decor was a good representation of spanish-italian fusion! I loved the high ceiling & wine bottle display. * Service: From the moment we were seated, our waiter was very attentive. He went over the menu thoroughly, and timed our apps and entrees perfectly for our meal! * Food/Drink: My favorite thing had to be the crostini. I didn't expect papaya, prosciutto, & marscapone to go so well with each other, but it was surprisingly SOOO good. I could have easily eaten at least 10 pieces haha. A close second had to be the seafood paella that I tried from my friends' plate. It was very rich & comforting! The bolognese was the right amount of umami--The huge dollop of cheese was the cherry on top! Definitely will be back again when I'm craving those crostinis! read more

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Valet parking is $5, tip not included. Street parking may be hard to find but there is parking right in front of the restaurant if you're lucky. Reservations are recommended. The past 2 times I went without a reservations, I sat at the bar, which I didn't mind. Bar seating is first come first serve. It's a nice restaurant. Casual, trendy, great for a special dinner as it's on the nicer side. The service is excellent. Food is great! This time I got the Sushi Roll- good app to share for 2 ppl, the Seafood Paella- definitely recommend and I'm going to get this again, and Alfredo w/ chicken. The Alfredo sauce was delicious. Head up, the portion sizes are medium sized....on the smaller side if you have a bigger appetite. read more

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We went to Rigo in Kapahulu for Valentine's Day yesterday, and I can't believe I've passed by it so many times without ever noticing it. From the outside, it's kind of a hole-in-the-wall tucked away in plain sight. They have a small parking lot, and since we went during lunch, I was able to find parking easily. They also offer complimentary valet at lunch, but I got there before the valet started, so I just parked myself, which I didn't mind at all. I've also heard that some people park across the street in the Safeway lot. Once you walk in, the ambiance is clean, cozy, and has a really nice elevated feel. The staff were all so friendly and welcoming. For appetizers, we ordered the verdure fritte and the melanzane, and both were so good. I was honestly already getting full after the apps, but it was Valentine's Day and my boyfriend wanted the full experience lol. For our entrées, we had the lobster risotto and the Bismark pizza. The risotto was rich and flavorful, but the pizza was probably the best I've ever had. The crust was perfect and everything was cooked just right. The portions were a good size. For drinks, my boyfriend had a shiso hi-ball and I ordered a mocktail. To end the meal, I had an affogato, without it I would've kanack'd. We actually found out about this place because my boyfriend came here for his work Christmas party and loved it so much that he wanted to bring me and I'm so glad he did. Overall, it was such a good experience and definitely somewhere I'd come back to. Such a great spot for Valentine's Day or any special occasion. read more

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One of my ABSOLUTELY FAVORITE places to eat in Honolulu. Worth the short uber ride and every year, this wonderful little gem has delivered on excellence in food, service, ambiance and exciting cocktails. Eat everything - seriously - we've tried everything on the menu (it does change every so often) - you can't possibly order a bad dish AND it's very reasonably priced for such high quality. read more

Rigo - Jamon Old Fashioned. Delicious! - Spanish Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Located on Kapahulu Ave where former Genki Sushi was, it has the same smallish parking lot next to it but with a valet service for $5 CASH ONLY from 4:30 pm - close. Host or manager is dressed in a nice dinner jacket so it already feels special upon entering. The bar is horse-shoe-ish with lots of cocktails to choose from that don't disappoint. I loved the Mixed Berry Sangria! Next time I'm gonna order a pitcher for the table! Menu is Spanish-Italian with seasonal specials. Everything I've ever tried here didn't disappoint. You can kind of see the Chefs at work if you're sitting near the bar in front of restaurant. Only thing to be aware of is the place can get loud. So if you're trying to have a private intimate conversation or with someone hearing impaired it could be challenging. But that being said, it's kid friendly. Bathrooms are small but nice and clean. Service is always stellar! Servers are patient, efficient, knowledgeable and friendly! We enjoyed being served by Fuzuki this time and she was awesome! We didn't have to wait for anything and the bartendress delivered our drinks to us personally. We shall return! read more

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Love coming to this restaurant. The food is so delicious and beautifully presented. This is a Spanish-Italian restaurant and the fusion of the dishes are very unique. Our favorite is the Crostini- it's toasted bread with prosciutto, papaya, mascarpone cheese and macadamia nut blossom honey. The papaya adds a very refreshing appeal to the crostini. The honey adds a nice sweet touch but not overwhelmingly sweet. We also had the patatas Bravas - fried potatoes with aioli sauce and spicy bravas sauce. Potatoes were fried perfectly and the sauce had a nice balance of flavors. For our entree, we decided on the Arrabiata with smoked mozzarella. The smoked mozarella added a nice smoky flavor to the somewhat spicy pasta. A very nice combo. We also added some jumbo shrimp to the dish. IMO, there was no need for the added protein. We also ordered the Pulpo as an entree - Grilled Octopus leg with potatoes, olives and spicy arrabiata sauce. They forgot about this order and it came out too charred and tough. Our waitress apologized for this and did not charge us for this. Service was excellent. Since it was my birthday celebration, they celebrated with a nice tiramisu to end the night. Service was great. The wine waiter was knowledgeable and our server was attentive. The restaurant was a little loud but it was not over powering. We did not have to raise our voices to hear one another! read more

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Our waiter was Mickey he was super friendly and informative. Let us know about the mahi, which was the special fish of the evening. We all had a pasta in ordered a couple appetizers, which were delicious. Mickey tended to our table as we never had to look for him if we needed anything also for dessert, thanks to Mickey recommending ana espresso martini. We shared that as a little nightcap flavorful cools the pallet Looking forward to a return night out at Rigo's Hopefully we'll get to enjoy some other dishes and if we're lucky, Mickey will take care of our dinner service Mahalo!!.Mickey and Staff read more

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Perfect spot for brunch or a dinner date. The food is always amazing, with a wide variety of small plates to choose from meat, seafood, pizza, spaghetti, and pasta, all paired well with their cocktails. The service is excellent the staff checked on us regularly and made sure everything was great. The ambience is cozy and inviting. Some of the online pictures might be outdated, but we've been here often and always forget to take our own because we're too busy enjoying the experience. The prices are reasonable for the quality of food you get never a disappointment. Highly recommend making a reservation. Valet parking is available for dinner and it's definitely worth the visit. read more

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It's great to see that this rest is still in business after the COVID pandemic. I recall that many restaurants had closed because of they couldn't offer dine in service. Rigo's work around was to offer takeout meals only. I supported them during this time and am glad to see that five years later, they are still in operation. A true testament to good management and persistence. Although not required, the plates are meant to be shared family style. My rule of thumb is one order per person and then one for the table. So for our group of three we ordered four items on the menu. The steak, clams, shrimp and grilled octopus. Wow, I think we ordered the four best items on the menu! The steamed clams were accompanied with crusty French bread slices and was perfect for sopping up the broth. We ordered more bread to soak up the sauce that was in the shrimp as well. The steak had a Spanish/Mediterranean seasoning and was cooked med rare, just the way we ordered it. The grilled octopus was tender and also with just enough seasoning so you can taste the octopus and not be overpowering. I'd definitely return to try the other items on the menu, or maybe just go back and order these four again. read more

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Super fun place! Celebrated my girlfriend who won the Aloha Aina award! The service was wonderful. Lyonell was super attentive. Drinks were made to perfection. The food was delicious. It was a bit warm there but it was fully packed. read more

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When I asked my wife yesterday if she wanted to eat anything special this weekend, her first thought was to dine at her favorite restaurant, Rigo. So I made a reservation for 11:30 am today. We arrived a few minutes before opening, and there were already three or four groups ahead of us. The first difference I noticed was that we weren't greeted by the manager as we often were in the past. (The last time he checked us in, he said a warm "Welcome back.") No -- this time, he was nowhere to be seen. I didn't recognize any of the others there either. We were led to our table in the rear of the restaurant, with soft, plush seating -- a plus. We ordered: * Jamon Serrano * Prosciutto & Kale Salad -- prosciutto, papaya, cherry tomatoes, kale, beets, cottage cheese and mint with coriander vinaigrette * Prosciutto and Arugula Pizza -- prosciutto, arugula, sun-dried tomatoes, black olives, mixed cheese and grana padano * Pork Cutlet -- panko breaded pork cutlet with mushroom, lemon, brown butter sauce Jamon Serrano and the Prosciutto & Arugula Pizza are our old standbys -- must‑haves for our visits here. However, it was our first time for the Prosciutto & Kale Salad and the Pork Cutlet. My wife liked this salad better than the caesar salad we usually got in the past. The Pork Cutlet was tender, moist, and delicious. The food here was great, as usual. The service, however, was somewhat lacking. There was an uncomfortable delay between ordering a drink and finally receiving it. In the past, waitstaff were more responsive -- even covering for each other's tables. After the jamon, there was a long delay before the salad arrived, and another, even longer delay before the pizza and pork cutlet arrived. For all my previous reviews and updates, I gave them 5 stars. I debated whether to give them 3 this time, but my wife pointed out that the food was great as usual -- it was just the service that was lacking. We ended up with 4 stars. I wonder if any of this has to do with the general manager being absent today. I just found out his name, James "Jimmy" Otake. I hope to see him again the next time we're here. read more

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We have dined at Rigo many times. We always look forward to the steak dinner. My sister and I both ordered it but the server only brought one order to our table. The steak had been sliced in advance and was not even warm plus it was overcooked. Not sure why there was a mix up. We flagged down the server to correct our order. All the while, my husband was eating his dinner while we waited for a very long time for our correct order, having to ask when it would be brought to us. With the inconvenience we experienced, you would expect the manager to do something special for us. Nope. Not even an after dinner drink, dessert, or discount was offered. Bad on you Rigo! read more

A classy, lovely place for dinner! If you want Spanish or Italian food, they have both - and really tasty options at that! I had a lovely salad, clams, Sollmilo con fore, and crostini. My friend had the carbonara and really recommends this. Our whole party was happy with our meals and the friendly, prompt service. This is a great place for both small parties and larger group reservations. I can't wait to come back here again! read more

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Spanish/Italian fusion with a Japanese twist. Both the food and the ambience are top-notch. My go-to pasta is the Arrabbiata with Smoked Mozarella with added chicken and mushrooms. The Salmon Funghi Alfredo, Carbonara with Protabella Fritto, and Bolognese are also delicious. My go-to pizzas are the Prosciutto and Arugula, and the Salami and Jalapeño. Fresh baked in legit brick pizza ovens imported from Italy. For sides/starters, I ALWAYS get an order or 2 of the Garlic Parmesan Bread. The Crostini, Taco Pincho de Cerdo (pork belly tacos with thinly sliced daikon shells), Gambas Al Ajillo, and Caprese are also always in my order line-up. The full bar also offers a rotating menu of specialty drinks that perfectly complement the cuisine. If you're looking for a good deal, the lunch specials are definitely the way to go, and self parking is also free at lunch. At dinner time, the parking lot is valet-only, but there's also metered stalls on the street and a giant parking lot at Safeway across the street (*wink wink*). Highly recommend Rigo for any occasion, from a casual lunch to a special night out. read more

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I am very impressed with the decor and menu. I didn't know of this restaurant until I did a search for good restaurants. This place is much better than good. Our server, Mikey, did a great job pacing out our meal and giving us excellent service. I would suggest going to eat here. The salad was delicious, the pizza was amazing and the pasta was mouth watering. We'll be back. Thank you Mikey!! read more

Fantastic dinner hands down! Started with the Gambas al ajillo with a side of bread- garlicky with a little kick, use the bread to soak up the sauce; crostini came with 6 pieces so a delicious bite with prosciutto, cheese and sweet honey; next the pulpo octopus was cooked perfectly tender; also got a prosciutto pizza with arugula to share this was just ok. For the pastas - the carbonara was my absolute fav. The crispy crunchy bacon added texture and such a great addition vs just your regular bacon or guanciale. Service was top notch. My only complaint was it's only valet parking and when we arrived there was no one at the stand and we waited about 5 minutes or so for someone to appear. read more

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We had reservations for 8pm, and got to sit at the bar, until the table was ready. The ambiance was laid back, with a local but classy vibe. The misses had a Lai Tai, and I opted for the Maui Blonde. As an appetizer, Garlic bread it was. Delish for simple bread. Next the main course. I had the Rigatoni bolognese, and the misses had the seafood spaghetti. Both were amazing and did not disappoint. The bill was a cool C note plus, but well worth the price. A definite must if visiting Oahu. read more

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Rigo was one of my favorite dining experiences on island. The food was absolutely delicious and our Server Codi was awesome. The ambiance is really nice for an evening out with friends. Would definitely visit again! read more

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Food here is awesome. Service is top notch. Restaurant is clean and spacious. My son loves it here. He even requested to have his birthday dinner here. Parking is kinda iffy but the food is worth it! read more

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I went to lunch with some "old" friends. They were actually my former teachers. I wasn't quite sure what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised that there was a lot of parking. We got there a little early and had to wait for the restaurant to open. There actually was a line. I remember this property formerly as a bank. It was amazing how they converted it. The wine room on the second floor was impressive. I loved the bread that came with the meal. Great texture and taste. This is a good place to come as a group. We preordered to assure faster service. I would definitely recommend this restaurant. read more