40 Best Italian Restaurants in Honolulu

“I didn't take pics of everything but here are some of the things we ordered. Everything was amazing but my favorite was the Creamy Spaghetti Carbonara with Truffle and the Pizza Bismark. The service was excellent! It was my first time and definitely not last! The only thing that I wish would have been better is the parking which had nothing to do with the food or service.“

“美味しいイタリアンとワインで満喫しました。“

“Delicious with amazing service!!“

“Wonderful keep serving the people and your reward is eminent“

“Great food and service. Love it.🌈“

“Thin crust pizza is awesome, especially the anchovy which is my favorite! Fresh salads and delicious pastas! The cheese, though, fresh from Italy! love this place!“

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

“Reservation for a Friday night. Not too busy and available parking. Food and wine/port was very good: we had the short ribs, risotto, pizza and several appetizers and desserts to share. We do recommend ordering your own desserts instead of sharing. Everyone enjoyed the meal. We would return here for sure.“

“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!“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“I thought I had made a comment but I don't see it here first I'd like to say the food was fabulous there was no problems with that. I had stopped a busboy and asked him for some more butter for our bread he took a few steps forward first then step back and said well I need a plate you have to take that butter off that plate because we don't have any more plates. I did take the butter off the plate and had it to him he brought it back and he just dropped it on the table it was incredibly rude nobody really said anything until a little bit later in the meal and then it was brought up about how rude he was. This was the night before mother's Day so it was my mother's day because I had to work on mother's Day everything was great except for that experience with that busboy I'm very sad to say that really left a bad taste in our mouth.“

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

“Solid 4.6 in a nicely finished upscale space and our server Malu made the visit extremely special. Very creative with well developed flavors. The Onaga Ceviche and Crispy Rice were killer. Might be the best Crispy Rice I have ever had. We also really enjoyed the Herb Pappardelle, Chicken Parmigiana alla Vodka and Rigatoni Bolognese. The Chicken could use a bit more sauce in the plating. We brought 2 excellent bottles of wine and Malu went out of her way to produce 4 fabulous wine glasses from the back, big thanks to her! Corkage is only $35. We were too stuffed for desert, so unbeknownst to us, Malu packed a Tiramisu take out for later. The Tiramisu was absolutely fabulous! Thank you Cino and Malu for a truly special experience!“

“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 enjoy the ambiance and especially enjoy the food. My partner like the Nordstrom Burger, the Panko chicken salad, the tacos, we both like the tomato and burata salad and I like the little gems Caesar Salad and the cilantro salad (my partner takes it with chicken, I take it plain). We appreciate the wine selections.“

“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.“

“Staff will help you in every way, especially if you need to split meals. Loved the outdoor tables and plenty of viewing of TVs, other restaurants, and shopping! If you are looking for great food, atmosphere, and awesome speedy service, go to Olive Garden Ala Moana!“

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

“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.“

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

“We were looking for good Italian food and a great atmosphere. Although it is easy to miss from the street, it is the perfect place for great food, exceptional and personalized service and relaxing quiet atmosphere. The bruschetta came with four pieces but the server offered to give us 5 pieces, one for each of us instead of having us order another entire order, offering exceptional hospitality. We wanted to try several things so we ordered salad, margarita pizza, pesto pasta, lasagna and shared. Every bite was amazing. The perfect place for a great meal and a bottle wine to enjoy in the sitting areas throughout the restaurant. This is truly a hidden gem. Best meal and service we had during our 10 days stay in Waikiki Don’t miss it!“

“Stopped here for a quick bite to eat. We ordered a slice of pizza with a side Cesar salad. The Cesar dressing is home made and was authentic cesar dressing. The pizza is delicious thin crust. Highly recommend this place if you want freshly made food at a great price!“

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

“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.“

“La Pizzeria is quintessential—the moment I walked in, I knew I'd found exactly what I was looking for. Exposed brick on the walls and visible in throughout, creating an authentically charming atmosphere that sets the tone perfectly.
The pizza itself is wonderful. I ordered the large pizza half tomato and basil, half pepperoni, and it was cooked to absolute perfection. The dough was incredibly soft, the toppings were vibrant and fresh, and the balance was spot on—like Goldilocks, everything was just right.
What also struck me was looking around at what other diners were enjoying—every menu item coming out of the kitchen looked absolutely delicious. It's clear they maintain a high standard across their entire menu, which means I'll definitely be back to try their other menu offerings.“

“the staff is phenomenal, the food is incredible, and the drinks are amazing. Does that give you an indication of how much we love this place? You can find a lot of places that have one or two of the three but it's a rare restaurant that hosts all three in a convenient location. I've not had a single thing on the menu that I wouldn't order again and I've eaten the entire menu except for two entrées, many of them two or three times.“

“Love their happy hour pizza“

“I cannot say enough great things about our lunch today. I had the spicy carbonara and it was AMAZING!!! My friend had the creamy tomato shrimp pasta and ate every bite. They have lunch specials everyday that come with a small salad. The service was on point. She was so caring and concerned that we had the best experience. And they give a purse rack, so my purse wasn’t on the floor. We will be back.“

“First time visit, The food was fresh and very tasty and the service was outstanding. I had the Chicken Parmeasan with angel hair pasta with meat sauce.Also the garden salad and can't forget that hot fresh Italian bread with fresh butter 😋 Will definitely return, if back in Hawaii 👍🤙“

“Absolutely consistent quality and tasty food. The pasta and beef options are awesome, the Tofu watercress salad was delicious. 10/10 we will keep going back for more, we recommend you take your friends and family. Great service with a fun atmosphere.“

“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.“

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

“Started with excellent Moscow Mule. The bolognese was terrific, took home uneaten portion. Seated promptly, waitstaff was attentive, food came promptly. Nice view of activity on Ala Moana Blvd. Convenient parking in attached garage at rear of restaurant.“

“We decided to give this place a try and it was the best decision! The food was outstanding. Service was excellent. Roxanne did an amazing job. Food came out fast!
I asked why they had a 3 star review and was told it was due to being understaffed during their opening. Don’t let that stop you from coming to this establishment. Kayak Cafe deserves 5 stars+!!! Thank you!“

“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!!!!!“