Cozy little wine bar/restaurant with eclectic menu. Reasonably prices wine list and full bar with some cute specialty cocktails. Drinks were a little slow in arriving. Short-ribs not as soft as we expected. Kampachi was interesting but not exceptionally flavorful. We were disappointed that the online description of the salmon entree wasn't available. Corkage available at $30 a bottle is not bad. Creme brûlée was thick and tiny. Meatballs were flavorful. Escargot pieces were generous but cheese topping a little burnt. Clearly there are some regulars that love the place and live music brought back memories from the 70's and 80's - in a nice way. They have a special bottle price on wine on Wednesdays.
Star S.
The Mud Pie was amazingggg!! I was looking on Yelp specifically where I could get this dessert. It was close by and open later when I was craving it! Conveniently located in the Makiki Shopping Village, downstairs in the back by Ben Franklin's. Parking is super open and easy to find.
Ashley Martinez
If you want good service, amazing food, and nice atmosphere. This is the place. Johnny and Nate were so attentive and kind to me and my
Food was bad. The appetizers were mostly cold. Foie gras was unpleasant and too fatty. Mediterranean pizza was below average. I personally got the mezzo meatball with putanesca sauce. Noodles were rubbery, sauce was watery, and the meatballs were cold and lacking flavor. Oddly, the short rib dish was delightful. The mushrooms, meat, sauce, and mashed potatoes were a good combination. The service was quite good, the server was considerate and kind. The ambiance is also not great, with paper napkins and tacky fake candles. 2/5 stars for me. Also, I think this place is a money laundering front, but none of my business.
Rebecca T.
Pretty decent food the evening we went! Great friendly service with live music. The restaurant had no windows so it could be a little dim. I feel like it could use a bit more decor to make add more warmth to it. My favorite items there were the mud pie and surf and turf. The filet mignon was very tender and juicy and the lobster was delectable. We also tried their escargot, foie gras, duck breast. The escargot could use a bit more herbs, the foie gras was mostly fat and not much liver, not very good quality, and the duck breast was cooked almost like in Cantonese style? Too much hoisin sauce for me. Overall nice evening to celebrate my birthday in a small, local restaurant.
Keezy A
Great atmosphere and staff. Very friendly. Very good food, mmmm pizza ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bruschetta, Oyster Appetizer, Affogato, Prosciutto Pizza, Mezzo Charcuterie Board, Crème Brulee, Pasta with Shrimp, Tiramisu
Keli'i “Keezy” Aoyagi
Great atmosphere and staff. Very friendly. Very good food, mmmm pizza ?
Had a wonderful dinner here for my husband and I's anniversary. Everything tasted amazing and service was great!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Braised Short Ribs, Pasta with Shrimp, Tiramisu
Tabitha M.
How did I miss this little place? Ohhh yeah because they have no signage!! Hahahaha :) it's located right next to R.Fields in market city shopping center. You walk in and it's such a great vibe like you're walking into a winery cellar! Food was so good! Small plates, small prices for the delicious tastes! We had the:Smoked duck - I had to hold myself back from eating it all and be nice to share since it was family styleCaesar salad - I liked it but for others just a note it has a strong mustard taste, rather than normal CaesarMargarita pizza - served so cute on a wooden slab. Loads of sauce and cheese!! It definitely isn't those naked margarita pizza where you can see the crust from the top at all, but was probably half an inch high! Prosciutto mozzarella pesto balls with bread - it's like a substance for Italian cuisine! You can't go wrong The wine ... wine Wednesday where it's $10 off a bottle of so, epic!! I love Italian wine list because it feels so special (and it was good!) as well as the Californian cab. I need to write it down next time. But don't worry the servers (Hi Johnny!) are awesome!! Super helpful and attentive without being in your face bedside when I go out it's chatting up some spicy flavored dish with the girls that may not be appropriate for eavesdroppers. Overall I'll see you another Wednesday!! Go check them out! They need to stay in business please!
Austin Allison
7/19/23. We came in for our 1 year anniversary dinner.Amazing everything. From the atmosphere, of the restaurant to the staff, to the food everything was a bit.We were welcomed right away at the bar and shown our table fast even though the place was packed. Decor was great, lighting great, and the place was very clean. Drink order were taken quick and came out timely. Our glasses were never once empty, and we never felt once like we were looking for our server/waiter.Onto the food, for our starters we got the bruschetta and the escargot. Bruschetta came out first, the bread was soft and every flavor from the tomato to garlic to olive oil came through. Onto the highlight, the escargot was really in a league of its own. Not to take away from any of the other food here but we were really blown away by the texture, and flavor of the escargot. Presentation alone was great, so much so we forgot to take a picture until we were almost completely done. Our entree was a suggestion from our waitress, a mix of the mezzo meatballs with their puttanesca sauce. The meatballs had a great soft texture and worked really well with the rich and robust flavor of the olives in the tomato sauce. We ended the night with their mud pie which was like an ice cream cake, not too rich, not too sweet, it was really great!Suggestions were great and I'd change nothing about the meal, we got the meet one of the owners too, Jun, who was really nice and welcoming. Thanks again!
After a year of driving by this place, I decided to give this place a try. Doesn't look like much from the outside, but when you enter, it opens up to a large restaurant. We entered around dinner time so the main dining room was full so we sat in the front, before you get to the bar, by the barn doors.I wanted something good so I ordered the prime rib. It arrived on a bed of au ju sauce, fine mash potatoes zucchini, carrot and horseradish on the side. The prime red was cooked to a perfect medium and melted in mouth. I savored every bite because I wasn't over burdened with huge sides that I normally ordered.Great quality, friendly service, will be back to try other items on the menu.
Christine L.
This was our first time dining here at Mezzo, and they knocked it out of the park!Located in the 'back' of Market City Square, they are next to Ben Franklin's. Good amount of parking that is free and the lot felt safe and well maintained. When you walk in there is a nice little waiting area for when the bistro is busy. On a Sunday night at 5pm we were one of the first diners at opening, but the space was nicely decorated and designed so it didn't have a weird feeling of emptiness I've encountered in other restaurants. I had made reservations for our party of four two nights prior so we were seated right away by a friendly host. All of the staff were accommodating and they made sure to take very good care of us. Available but not encroaching. Simply very good at their jobs. We started with the Mezzo Board, and some cocktails. The charcuterie board was well balanced and delicious. And each drink was served perfectly. Beef medallions were tender, Kampachi entree was cooked just right and well balanced with the accompanying vegetables and tofu. Shrimp pasta with mushrooms was tasty and made perfectly as well. There was definitely a great cook in back!! It was so great to have not a single thing out of order on each plate. Perfect execution!! Textures and tastes were incredible. For dessert we opted for the Mezzo Affogato. They made a mean espresso for this dish. Lots of mmmms and sighs while we savored this treat. We thoroughly enjoyed the ambiance, food, service, and overall aesthetic of this restaurant and are very pleased to have come. I will definitely be back! A short out and big Mahalo to Johnny Giovanni for such amazing care. Even with a sore ankle. We appreciate you and your team.
Ipo Cole
Great food and good service. Met Jackie, one of the owners! Enjoyed. We'll be back this Fall.
Last weekend, we had the pleasure of celebrating our cousin's milestone 50th surprise birthday at Mezzo Bistro and Bar!It was our first time coming, and I immediately fell in love with the cozy bistro vibes and wood work on the walls. What I did not know is they have a whiskey bar... I was quite impressed with their high quality liquor selection! Back to the food though... I must say, a private party is the most excellent way to try a lot of different dishes at one time. The night's spread consisted of: Ahi Poke (sea salt, onion, sesame seeds oil and green onion)House Salad (greens and fresh tomatoes, mixed with basil and garlic and topped with a refreshing classic vinaigrette dressing) w/Bruschetta topping (fresh tomato, basil, garlic and olive oil) available on the side for bonus flavor!Margherita Pizza (tomato sauce, mozzarella and a basil pesto on Naan bread)Mezzo Meatball (pork meatballs in a demi-glace sauce with spinach, artichoke hearts and onions)Garlic Cream Shrimp Scampi (with onion and mushrooms)Braised Shortribs (with mushrooms in a demi-glace sauce) Mama mia! Everything was delicioso, I could not pick a favorite! The Braised Short Ribs were fork tender, no knife needed! Jun, Jane and crew were amazing, and did everything to ensure we had a great time. Jun even entertained as he made cocktails at the bar! Mezzo is the perfect place for a nice dinner with your special someone, family and/or friends, colleagues, or hosting a celebration. There is live music every Thursday, and the bar is open late. Stop on by for a visit!
Ed T.
Food and drinks was just delicious. Well recommend place to relax and enjoy company and food
Cozy little wine bar/restaurant with eclectic menu. Reasonably prices wine list and full bar with some cute specialty cocktails. Drinks were a little slow in arriving. Short-ribs not as soft as we expected. Kampachi was interesting but not exceptionally flavorful. We were disappointed that the online description of the salmon entree wasn't available. Corkage available at $30 a bottle is not bad. Creme brûlée was thick and tiny. Meatballs were flavorful. Escargot pieces were generous but cheese topping a little burnt. Clearly there are some regulars that love the place and live music brought back memories from the 70's and 80's - in a nice way. They have a special bottle price on wine on Wednesdays.
The Mud Pie was amazingggg!! I was looking on Yelp specifically where I could get this dessert. It was close by and open later when I was craving it! Conveniently located in the Makiki Shopping Village, downstairs in the back by Ben Franklin's. Parking is super open and easy to find.
If you want good service, amazing food, and nice atmosphere. This is the place. Johnny and Nate were so attentive and kind to me and my
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bruschetta, Affogato, Tiramisu, Caprese Salad
Food was bad. The appetizers were mostly cold. Foie gras was unpleasant and too fatty. Mediterranean pizza was below average. I personally got the mezzo meatball with putanesca sauce. Noodles were rubbery, sauce was watery, and the meatballs were cold and lacking flavor. Oddly, the short rib dish was delightful. The mushrooms, meat, sauce, and mashed potatoes were a good combination. The service was quite good, the server was considerate and kind. The ambiance is also not great, with paper napkins and tacky fake candles. 2/5 stars for me. Also, I think this place is a money laundering front, but none of my business.
Pretty decent food the evening we went! Great friendly service with live music. The restaurant had no windows so it could be a little dim. I feel like it could use a bit more decor to make add more warmth to it. My favorite items there were the mud pie and surf and turf. The filet mignon was very tender and juicy and the lobster was delectable. We also tried their escargot, foie gras, duck breast. The escargot could use a bit more herbs, the foie gras was mostly fat and not much liver, not very good quality, and the duck breast was cooked almost like in Cantonese style? Too much hoisin sauce for me. Overall nice evening to celebrate my birthday in a small, local restaurant.
Great atmosphere and staff. Very friendly. Very good food, mmmm pizza ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bruschetta, Oyster Appetizer, Affogato, Prosciutto Pizza, Mezzo Charcuterie Board, Crème Brulee, Pasta with Shrimp, Tiramisu
Great atmosphere and staff. Very friendly. Very good food, mmmm pizza ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bruschetta, Oyster Appetizer, Affogato, Prosciutto Pizza, Mezzo Charcuterie Board, Cr
Had a wonderful dinner here for my husband and I's anniversary. Everything tasted amazing and service was great!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Braised Short Ribs, Pasta with Shrimp, Tiramisu
How did I miss this little place? Ohhh yeah because they have no signage!! Hahahaha :) it's located right next to R.Fields in market city shopping center. You walk in and it's such a great vibe like you're walking into a winery cellar! Food was so good! Small plates, small prices for the delicious tastes! We had the:Smoked duck - I had to hold myself back from eating it all and be nice to share since it was family styleCaesar salad - I liked it but for others just a note it has a strong mustard taste, rather than normal CaesarMargarita pizza - served so cute on a wooden slab. Loads of sauce and cheese!! It definitely isn't those naked margarita pizza where you can see the crust from the top at all, but was probably half an inch high! Prosciutto mozzarella pesto balls with bread - it's like a substance for Italian cuisine! You can't go wrong The wine ... wine Wednesday where it's $10 off a bottle of so, epic!! I love Italian wine list because it feels so special (and it was good!) as well as the Californian cab. I need to write it down next time. But don't worry the servers (Hi Johnny!) are awesome!! Super helpful and attentive without being in your face bedside when I go out it's chatting up some spicy flavored dish with the girls that may not be appropriate for eavesdroppers. Overall I'll see you another Wednesday!! Go check them out! They need to stay in business please!
7/19/23. We came in for our 1 year anniversary dinner.Amazing everything. From the atmosphere, of the restaurant to the staff, to the food everything was a bit.We were welcomed right away at the bar and shown our table fast even though the place was packed. Decor was great, lighting great, and the place was very clean. Drink order were taken quick and came out timely. Our glasses were never once empty, and we never felt once like we were looking for our server/waiter.Onto the food, for our starters we got the bruschetta and the escargot. Bruschetta came out first, the bread was soft and every flavor from the tomato to garlic to olive oil came through. Onto the highlight, the escargot was really in a league of its own. Not to take away from any of the other food here but we were really blown away by the texture, and flavor of the escargot. Presentation alone was great, so much so we forgot to take a picture until we were almost completely done. Our entree was a suggestion from our waitress, a mix of the mezzo meatballs with their puttanesca sauce. The meatballs had a great soft texture and worked really well with the rich and robust flavor of the olives in the tomato sauce. We ended the night with their mud pie which was like an ice cream cake, not too rich, not too sweet, it was really great!Suggestions were great and I'd change nothing about the meal, we got the meet one of the owners too, Jun, who was really nice and welcoming. Thanks again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bruschetta, Escargot
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After a year of driving by this place, I decided to give this place a try. Doesn't look like much from the outside, but when you enter, it opens up to a large restaurant. We entered around dinner time so the main dining room was full so we sat in the front, before you get to the bar, by the barn doors.I wanted something good so I ordered the prime rib. It arrived on a bed of au ju sauce, fine mash potatoes zucchini, carrot and horseradish on the side. The prime red was cooked to a perfect medium and melted in mouth. I savored every bite because I wasn't over burdened with huge sides that I normally ordered.Great quality, friendly service, will be back to try other items on the menu.
This was our first time dining here at Mezzo, and they knocked it out of the park!Located in the 'back' of Market City Square, they are next to Ben Franklin's. Good amount of parking that is free and the lot felt safe and well maintained. When you walk in there is a nice little waiting area for when the bistro is busy. On a Sunday night at 5pm we were one of the first diners at opening, but the space was nicely decorated and designed so it didn't have a weird feeling of emptiness I've encountered in other restaurants. I had made reservations for our party of four two nights prior so we were seated right away by a friendly host. All of the staff were accommodating and they made sure to take very good care of us. Available but not encroaching. Simply very good at their jobs. We started with the Mezzo Board, and some cocktails. The charcuterie board was well balanced and delicious. And each drink was served perfectly. Beef medallions were tender, Kampachi entree was cooked just right and well balanced with the accompanying vegetables and tofu. Shrimp pasta with mushrooms was tasty and made perfectly as well. There was definitely a great cook in back!! It was so great to have not a single thing out of order on each plate. Perfect execution!! Textures and tastes were incredible. For dessert we opted for the Mezzo Affogato. They made a mean espresso for this dish. Lots of mmmms and sighs while we savored this treat. We thoroughly enjoyed the ambiance, food, service, and overall aesthetic of this restaurant and are very pleased to have come. I will definitely be back! A short out and big Mahalo to Johnny Giovanni for such amazing care. Even with a sore ankle. We appreciate you and your team.
Great food and good service. Met Jackie, one of the owners! Enjoyed. We'll be back this Fall.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bruschetta, Escargot, Prosciutto Pizza
Last weekend, we had the pleasure of celebrating our cousin's milestone 50th surprise birthday at Mezzo Bistro and Bar!It was our first time coming, and I immediately fell in love with the cozy bistro vibes and wood work on the walls. What I did not know is they have a whiskey bar... I was quite impressed with their high quality liquor selection! Back to the food though... I must say, a private party is the most excellent way to try a lot of different dishes at one time. The night's spread consisted of: Ahi Poke (sea salt, onion, sesame seeds oil and green onion)House Salad (greens and fresh tomatoes, mixed with basil and garlic and topped with a refreshing classic vinaigrette dressing) w/Bruschetta topping (fresh tomato, basil, garlic and olive oil) available on the side for bonus flavor!Margherita Pizza (tomato sauce, mozzarella and a basil pesto on Naan bread)Mezzo Meatball (pork meatballs in a demi-glace sauce with spinach, artichoke hearts and onions)Garlic Cream Shrimp Scampi (with onion and mushrooms)Braised Shortribs (with mushrooms in a demi-glace sauce) Mama mia! Everything was delicioso, I could not pick a favorite! The Braised Short Ribs were fork tender, no knife needed! Jun, Jane and crew were amazing, and did everything to ensure we had a great time. Jun even entertained as he made cocktails at the bar! Mezzo is the perfect place for a nice dinner with your special someone, family and/or friends, colleagues, or hosting a celebration. There is live music every Thursday, and the bar is open late. Stop on by for a visit!
Food and drinks was just delicious. Well recommend place to relax and enjoy company and food