Cafe Pesto Hilo Bay
$$ • New American, Pizza, ItalianAbout Cafe Pesto Hilo Bay
Customers' Favorites
Korean Cream Cheese Garlic Bread
Heritage Pork and Beef Bolognese
Hamakua Mushroom and Artichoke
Lilikoi-MacNut Cheesecake
Hibachi Chicken Risotto
Half Moon Shrimp Nachos
Shrimp Scampi Linguine
Seafood Medley Risotto
Smoked Salmon Alfredo
Cafe Pesto Hilo Bay Reviews
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Cute location!
Love their dishes!
Desserts are also ono!
Would eat here as often as I can…
Love their dishes!
Desserts are also ono!
Would eat here as often as I can…
Great place! Ignore the fake hate reviews.
We had a nice family dinner here. Pretty good food and decent price. Loved the coconut crusted calamari and the cream cheese bread apps. Would come again!
Hours
| Monday | 11AM - 8:30PM |
| Tuesday | 11AM - 8:30PM |
| Wednesday | 11AM - 8:30PM |
| Thursday | 11AM - 8:30PM |
| Friday | 11AM - 8:30PM |
| Saturday | 11AM - 8:30PM |
| Sunday | 11AM - 8:30PM |
Cafe Pesto Hilo Bay is a popular restaurant offering authentic Hawaiian cuisine full of juicy flavors. The menu includes delicious pizza, shrimp risotto, shrimp scampi, salmon Alfredo, and bolognese. The restaurant is known for its fun atmosphere with local jazz musicians and exceptional service. Guests often praise the attentive staff, quick service, and tasty food, including the southwest chicken pizza, hot apple crisp, and garlic bread. Diners also enjoy the lilikoi cheesecake for dessert. The location in Hilo makes it a great spot to enjoy a memorable dining experience, with some customers calling it the best overall restaurant experience they had in Hawaii. The gingerade with freshly pressed guava juice is also a refreshing highlight. Ample parking and plenty of shopping along the boardwalk make visiting easy. The restaurant is housed in a neat, old, restored building, and its pastas are described as filling and hearty.