50 Best Italian Restaurants near Aiea

“First timr trying Catania Ristorante Italiano at Waimalu Shopping Center. Reservations are recommended, especially on weekends. Parking is also a challenge during the busy times. Chinese owners serving Italian food. The food is good, but not memorable good. Pasta is cooked well and their garlic cheese bread is very good. Spaghetti sauce too runny, but the Seafood Linguine is delicious. Prices are affordable, considering the portion size is generous and they don't skimp on the protein. Another plus, it's BYOB, so you can save some e $$$ on your bill.

Friendly family run business excellent service. Show your support to small businesses.“

“The best Italian food you will find on the entire island— just go. My family and I have been coming here for nearly a decade. Their service NEVER disappoints— they are a family owned business and they are seriously the kindest, most friendly people ever. Everything from the freshly made complimentary bread and butter, to their delicious house salad, to the many main dishes and pastas they have— are all nothing short of spectacular. I would eat here every single day if I could!
I don’t like Alfredo pasta but this is the only place I’ll consider eating Alfredo pasta of any kind. It’s just THAT good! You won’t regret coming here, the best Italian food in all of Hawai’i, without a doubt. Couldn’t rave about this place enough.“

“food filled me up definitely should try at some point“

“Great place, better than most in Waikiki. Well worth trying out. The food was excellent and service was the best we have seen in a long time on island. Wife had the Chefs Special of Veal and Shrimp in caper wine sauce, I had Veal With marsala and mushroom sauce. Both delicious and well prepared. I highly recommend Paisanos!

The one downside is for the older hostess, she first tried to seat us in the back facing the toilets. That's always going to be a no go. The place was nowhere near full so ...in most restaurants; if the place isn't full, those are the last seats to fill, that almost set the tone for this review. Because usually first impressions are everything. Otherwise we had the best table service we've had on island in over 20 years. Bonus, the food was great too.“

“Best Italian food on the Island. We have been going to Bravos for 35 years and have never been disappointed. The fried mozzarella is so ono.“

“Pizza was great, Awesome deals, Great and wide variety of options to choose from. So much great things and places located in pearlridge mall but Sbarro would be my favorite one. Especially their customer service person working the counter . Shout out to Jash who made our visit their most memorable and plan to come back often“

“Delicious with amazing service!!“

“Went there for my wife's birthday with 8 others and was surprised to get a (the only) private room that accommodated us perfectly. I got the vongole and the carbonara. The vongole tasted as though it was pulled freshly from the sea: salty perfection. The carbonara with the Portobello fritto was a little heavy but the flavors of all the ingredients melded together beautifully and created a richness in my mouth like no other pasta dish I've ever had. The service was perfect. Being isolated in the private room, we were given a button we could push to call for the wait help. They responded almost instantly in spite of having a full house. There is a very large wine list that has been obviously critically selected. We had the best bottle of Pinot Gris that I have ever had and for a sensible price. Take your honey there and impress her.“

“ポルチーニリゾットが超美味い😋“

“Great food and service. Love it.🌈“

“Hands down our favorite restaurant on island! We always get the Brussels sprouts to start and have always had great service. Plus the ambience is great!“

“Absolutely had the best dining experience tonight! After 2 disastrous visits to Olive Garden this vacation we realized Spaghetti Factory was here as well so decided to give them a try and OMG huge difference! What a great crew!! Host at door so friendly and our server Declan, THE BEST!! We definitely will be back!“

“I've never had a bad experience coming here. The staff are super friendly and have no problems striking a conversation with you while you wait for your food or when you dine in. The food is always on point. I highly recommend even if it's tucked away from view. Located next to Nandings in Waipahu!“

“The only place I will ever is pasta at.“

“Would like to thank Raye for her awesome recommendation..she is the best waitress I ever encountered.“

“My family and I went to Mezzo Restaurant on September 12th, 2025 while celebrating a very special occasion my son proposed to his girlfriend that evening, and we had all flown out from California to share in the moment. The atmosphere was wonderful, warm, and inviting, which made it a perfect spot for such a memorable night.

The service was on the slower side that was a bummer and it took a while for our food to come out, but once it arrived, everything was absolutely delicious. The garlic bread, in particular, was amazing so good that it deserves a spot as an option on the menu so guests can order extra. The restaurant itself was a little tricky to find with signage that wasn’t very clear, but once inside, we were glad we made the effort.

Overall, it was a beautiful evening with outstanding food and a great atmosphere, and despite the slow service, the experience will always stand out as a wonderful part of our celebration.“

“The best service with the tastiest food!! Definitely 5stars here!!🙌🙌🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟“

“Tasty dishes. Friendly staff and great service. reasonably priced dishes. Pastas, plate lunches and pastries available from bakery. Highly recommend!“

“Don't understand the mixed reviews. This place was really good. Pleasantly surprised to have another solid restaurant in town. The service was top notch and attention paid from the minute we sat down until we left. In fact, the service was better than a lot of fine dining restaurants in town. Now, the food and recommendations: Beet salad 5/5 if you like beet salad this one was one of the best i ever had with macadamia nuts and salt it had a sweet and rich savory taste that was a great starter Crispy Rice 5/5 another great starter. As expected, the rice was crispy and chewy at the same time with the fish giving it a deep but not overpowering flavor profile. Shrimp: 4.5/5 Generous pieces of shrimp and a nice red sauce. Very flavorful and wanted to scoop up more sauce with every bite New York Strip: 4/5 This was the only semi disappointment of the night. Ordered medium rare and because of the cut the end pieces were overcooked and dry. Not that it was bad but this was probably my fault for ordering a steak when there were so many other good options to order. The smashed potato's 5/5 were good but deadly. If you don't want a rich and heavy mashed potato dish don't get this but if you do you cant deny that it is yummy. Overall a really great dining experience and probably one of my favorite new places to go to“

“Chef Chris is running the best restaurant in the state. Food and the creativity is out of this world . Counter by Miro is one of the best prix fixe menus I have had. This is Michelin 2-3 star worthy. The best service and food. Thanks Chef Chris and team!“

“Great food and friendly staff!“

“My chicken fettuccine was good, tasted like it should be.
Expect smaller portions as they kept the prices lower. Just keep asking for more bread.
Service is great and very friendly. This is an old area so don't expect it to be fancy.“

“We enjoyed a fantastic dinner situated above the city, after a long day of touring. The service and food were fantastic, and we also enjoyed the live music. Highly recommend for a romantic, relaxed, upscale dinner.“

“Service was great and food was great as always. Only thing was they seemed to be bussing tables to soon. Our waiter was great very attentive.“

“The past 3 days I have been coming to this place and it has been a different experiences!!
I started with the Togo Lasagna what a TOGO surprise had to go back for more went back had the pepperoni pizza did not take a picture due to the great taste!! I finally went and had there special Foie Gras WOW What a Taste!!! The store we went through was amazing got a Couple take homes!! Definitely a Must Try!“

“Absolutely delicious and outstanding food. Our server Joe was absolutely awesome providing us superb server. The Bufala Caprese, Orecchiette pasta with meatballs, pizza primavera and Pesto Pizza were to die for. Loved the Teramisu cake as well.“

“IL TAPPO Hawaii was total surprise! Everything we ordered from the caprese salad, bruschetta, with tomato basil and garlic, pesto ala penne with chicken, the lasagna, the pizza with capacola, the wine recommended was amazing. We finished with the perfect size of tiramisu and a shot of amazingly chilled limoncello. This was a perfect meal start to finish. This place is a must go to if you visit here. Literally on the best meals we have ever had!!!“

“A great place to enjoy a nice meal. Looking forward to my next visit.“

“Everything. Salads are fresh, entrees are very generous, service is fast and friendly.“

“The food is hands down the best in the PX. The staff is so kind and always so friendly. The quality and quantity you get is very reasonable and the food is just wonderful. Highly recommend. It’s refreshing to see employees working that seem to genuinely enjoy being there and have pride in what they do. The customer service was truly top notch and a refreshing change to the PX.“

“The miso salmon entree was tasty and not overly salty. My guest's juicy hamburger sandwich was cooked to perfection and juicy. Our waiter was excellent! Friendly and attentive, he was perfection! Didn't realize the restaurant will soon be closed for renovation. I will return!“

“I pick up lunch from the Pioneer Plaza location a couple of times a month. It's always the large salad ... Which gives you 3 to 4 choices atop some cut lettuce. I usually select the peas and carrots, curried chicken (even though I don't like raisins), tomato and cucumber and the pasta salad.

There are pasta and sandwiches ... my workmates often order that instead of salad. FYI, the large is a better deal ... You get far more food for just a few more dollars.“

“This was definitely a different Pizza experience... their story is intriguing and hopefully this brand and cuisine comes to the remainder of the states especially Florida... I had their lime drink and it was amazing and their Pizza was delightful. 43 inc highly recommended. In Tampa Florida we have a network called The HUB and it's a place we recommend phenomenal experiences. This would be one.“

“Walking past, there's a good chance you won't even notice it. There's a row of 3-4 shops in one building. Upon entering, you realize just how small it really is. The lady behind the counter was super friendly and patient, this was the first time for me to visit this place. I honestly couldn't decide, there were so much to choose from. I ended up ordering the Hawaiian calzone and the combination calzone. I was not disappointed at all. They were delicious. I quickly realized however that I should have ordered just 1. They were both quite full. I'll be sure to go back there on my next trip to Hawaii.“

“No complaints on my visit here.
Always had service staff close by to take care.
For example, I dropped a fork on the floor and was replaced immediately. Empty plates were cleared from the table.
Meal size was very generous and able to take left overs home.
Highly recomend.
Thankyou.“

“とにかく美味しい‼️“

“After a morning of shopping at Ala Moana, we ate lunch at Olive Garden and we had excellent service from our server, Kalau. He was friendly and attentive to each of his tables, and very kind to our daughter. Our lunch was a warm, home-cooked meal with their breadsticks and salad. Thank you, Kalau!“

“Great food. Erik was great and food was spectacular“

“The staff at VEIN is the absolute best. The food is delicious. I love everything about this place!“

“Fabulous little place with great Pasta and Pizza. Must tries are the Combination pizza, mushroom ravioli, spaghetti with meat sauce and two meatballs. Parking is in the back of the restaurant and the service is quick. Definitely, will be back soon.“

“Had an excellent time went on Valentine’s Day. I do got to say, though the only thing that had the downside was the flies you literally gotta keep an eye on your food.“

“Free parking in front, enter on King Street ( Former BOH location) reminder to scan the Qar code in parking lot for free parking.
This is a must try for Happy Hour, Daily from 5-7 pm. Bring Family and Friends and fill your belly’s at Happy Hour. Great selection pupu menu of $9 items. Happy Hour drinks $5 and under.
Service was outstanding! Good local food selection.“

“Love their happy hour pizza“

“Was skeptical based on reviews but was quickly put at ease with the manager/owner? He was hilarious and delivered amazing service to our large group. The food was AMAZING!!!!!“

“Came here with family kid friendly ! Food was delicious hot and good portions I got the morning scramble and my mother got the veggie scramble both extremely delicious. Mimosas are really good as well. Prices were great especially for Hawaii“

“My husband and I Read about this place through the support 808 page and saw they offered porkroll and scrapple. For a born and raised South Jersey girl, finding those on this island is heaven! We ordered a couple of Hoagies for lunch and porkroll and scrapple and pickles too! Definitely a place we will be often! Reminds me of a good stop to take hoagies to go when going down the shore! Thank you for the bottom on my heart for sharing a taste of home! The Hoagies were exactly right for East Coast sub shop! I almost went back to get pizza for dinner too!“

“I have been shopping there for many years and love the selection of vendors that are there. We can almost always find what we are looking for including gifts from local artists and made quite a few friends with some of the vendors. There is something for everyone. Also I recently became a vendor myself.“

“Awesome place! The sprit of the lord is very strong there!“

“Awesome karaoke and drinks, friendly people“