50 Best Italian Restaurants near Kailua

“The Gnocchi, Caprese, and the Tiramisu!!! Great wine selection too!“

“Great food great time, definitely would go back.“

“Alright folks, this is a food truck -yes, but it serves meals that are authentic and much better in price AND quality than you will find at any “Italian” restaurant in the islands!This is a family owned and operated business that holds value and commitment to serving authentic Italian joints with REAL, yeah, I said REAL ingredients. Fresh, not frozen, full of flavor and in proportions that will challenge any hungry customers appetite!I can tell you my favorite is EVERYTHING I’ve been served so far: Meatballs and spaghetti, a meatball sandwich that was so big I couldn’t finish it in one sitting (best to break in half and split with a hungry friend), the Chicken Parmesan and my all-time favorite is the meat-lasagna (good gracious it’s great!). They do pizzas, calzones and garlic bread too that broke da mouth! If you like try something not on the menu, Frank loves to hear about it, he loves a challenge and will not disappoint!The product is excellent, as is the price and portion size, but what really makes it authentic is talking to Frank and his wonderful wife. They are warm, genuine and great people doing business here, and they always do their best to provide that extra “Aloha” to each customer (with a capital “A”)!If you want real, fresh, authentic, flavorful food for you and your ohana, please look them up on SM and follow them. They are worth it, so “eh chance-em”, and tell them Jeff “Big Herb” sent you! You won’t be sorry, I’m certain of that.“

“Food is spectacular! The chef’s work is art work. Friend of mine recommended that I try the bruschetta. She also told me to go during their Happy Hour, as their menu is 50% off from 2pm to 6pm. It is definitely a twist from the regular bruschetta you typically imagine. This is like bruschetta on steroids! It was delicious and eye candy.
The restaurant itself is comfortable and inviting, artwork (that you can purchase) adorns the walls and showcases island life and scenes. The iconic Mokulua Islands are featured in a couple of them.
Our waitresses (also bartenders) Macy and Malia were quite gracious and knowledgeable about wines. The kitchen is open and you can watch the chefs as the prepare your meal. I’m definitely going back to try more of their dishes.“

“I went on a Wednesday around 7pm.
The parking lot was full.
Valet parking is available at the entrance of the parking lot.
My brother is there, and I play volleyball or go out on my own.
You will be asked if you would like to park.
For volleyball, it was $5.
There is a drug store across the street from the store.
I think some people might stop there.
I used valet parking.

As you can see in the image, I read the volleyball ticket.
It's like I can't say anything even if it gets stolen.
Because of the content, I was worried until I left the store.

The food was very tasty.
The pescatore had very luxurious ingredients.
It contained legs like king crab.
The most delicious thing was the paella.
Approximately 100 grams of dried noodles per plate of pasta.
It's a small amount so it's not worth sharing.
I thought there were a lot of them because it was America.
The store clerk told me that maybe that wasn't enough.
I ended up ordering a Margherita pizza later.

The interior of the store is very stylish.
Sometimes the store was full.
It felt very noisy.
This was the only negative point.
Maybe it's because it's casual.

But it was so delicious that I want to go again.“

“ポルチーニリゾットが超美味い😋“

“Best Italian pasta in Oahu !!“

“美味しいイタリアンとワインで満喫しました。“

“Delicious with amazing service!!“

“This was my second time dining at Cino, and it was phenomenal! First of all, the restaurant is beautiful. The decor is very upscale, and you can tell they put attention to detail into every component. Our host, Rachel, was so welcoming and friendly, and the bartender, Kipapa, took amazing care of us. He has extensive knowledge of wine and helped us find delicious pairings for our meals and made great food recommendations.

The food was incredible! Everything was so fresh, and it was all just perfect. There’s nothing that could make it better! The Kumamoto oysters were so good, I could have eaten a dozen myself! The Crispy Rice was also perfection—the best I’ve ever had, beating Nobu’s by a mile! We also ordered the Charred Spanish Octopus and Salt Roasted Baby Beets. The octopus was amazingly tender, and the beet salad was the perfect palate cleanser.

For mains, we had the Herb Pappardelle and the 16oz NY strip with twice-baked potatoes. The pasta was rich and flavorful, and the steak was tender with a perfect crust. But those potatoes—they were out of this world! I wish I could have buckets of them at home. They were so smooth, luxurious, and full of flavor.

I’m already looking forward to the next time I can enjoy a delicious meal from Cino!“

“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!“

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

“Great food and service. Love it.🌈“

“Went there for my 65th birthday and was very impressed with the excellent service and the delicious food. I got the Veal Parmigiana and it was great, my wife got the chicken and shrimp and she really enjoyed hers also. Top it off they gave me a free desert for my birthday , thanks for making my special day more special!“

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

“My wife and I recently stopped in here on a whim after a wine tasting at Fujioka's next door, and had a really fantastic little date together. Despite it being a Friday night, we were able to be seated right away, though I'd still opt to make a reservation if I were planning to go here ahead of time.

The food was excellent. While it wasn't super cheap and wasn't huge, it was well cooked and just the right size. You're going to walk out feeling satisfied, not waddle out feeling bloated. Of particular note from our night was the pork belly, perfectly fried, which came with an amazing calamansi lime and jalapeno dip which was a superb pairing.

The drink selection is varied without being overwhelming. My personal choice was the whisky flight, which featured three well-picked varieties from a Japanese bottler.

The atmosphere is very chill and laid back, even with a football game on the TV at the bar. The older-skewing crowd were all talking at respectful volumes, the folks at the bar watching the game weren't shouting, and the American Songbook classics on the speakers were just the right touch.

Service was fast and attentive, the waters beside our drinks were refilled regularly, and the food came out with just the right amount of pause in between appetizers and mains.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

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

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

“Fresh pasta made by the owner of the truck. Spaghetti al Pesto was great. Validated parking at the Alohilani Resort. Next to Double Fat Ice cream. Two Great places.“

“I want this place in my hometown, but then I would never eat at home...and my wife is an excellent cook. Truly special, and for fine dining, a super value. I don't want to give a raving review because I don't want this place to become over popular based on good reviews...but it's simply one of the best places I've eaten. You must try the meatloaf...it's one of the best things I've ever put in my mouth. For a special occasion or if you just want to be blown away with amazing culinary feats.“

“they have a wide variety of pasta and lasagna, specifically vegetarian friendly lasagna that is my all time favorite! great portions, fresh flavors, and all around delicious taste; definately get your money's worth! (they also have nachos and other sides)“

“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.“

“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!“

“Great food and friendly staff!“

“It was truly the best dinner and drink -!!
They asked me if I had a food allergy, and I made a reservation because I was afraid there would be no room, but they asked if it was my honeymoon and I said yes. We each ordered food and the wait was a bit long, but it wasn't boring because there was an aquarium and a good atmosphere. After some time had passed, we were given tiramisu and sulted caramel gelato to celebrate our honeymoon. It was great that the staff paid attention and didn't feel too burdensome.“

“Simple and very delicious Italian food. The pizza and pasta with a choice of combinations are both delicious. I think this is the taste that Japanese people like. The portions are about Japanese size, so if you want to eat a lot, you might have to order sometime.“

“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.“

“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!!!“

“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.“

“とにかく美味しい‼️“

“Today's lunch at Repetti's is NJ style cheese pizza with mini Caesar salad.
It's 8 dollars and 95 cents. It was thin, crispy, and extremely delicious. Drinks are sold in cans. There is a unisex toilet at the back left side of the store. Serves 4 people for lunch at 11am. I forgot my hat in the store. When I went back to pick it up, a female clerk handed it to me. I really appreciate it. thank you very much.“

“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.“

“It’s a solid 4* for its food and service. A very extensive menu of traditional Italian fares, so you don’t find any “fusion” or Hawaiian-Italian food here I had the sausage olio pasta. By the way, I’ve never seen sausages cut into such large pieces, not in Italy or anywhere on the mainland. K gas to cut them into bite size. It tasted good and the quantity was plentiful. Most items on the menu can be ordered either in small or large. I opted for a large and it was too much for me. All in all, it’s a decent place for Italian pastas.

Parking: Ala Moana mall has the most confusing design of a parking lot. I would recommend you park close to Macy’s.

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes“

“My family and I have been coming here for nearly a decade, and the food, service, and atmosphere has remained the same— 10/10 highly recommend. Their spinach dip is a delicious appetizer, and I always order the tomato soup with extra crostini’s. The soup is delicious and one of the best tomato soup’s you’ll ever have. The Caesar and sesame wonton salad is also yummy. Their plantation iced tea is also seriously addicting. Their service and staff are always quick to deliver the food, yet kind and personable. I highly recommend coming here.“

“Great food, great location, great happy hour wine pours! It’s been a while since I’ve been here, but I’ll be coming back.“

“Had the best experience 2 nights in a row. Our server Marco was very knowledgeable of the food and drink menu, and his suggestions were perfect and tasted delicious. The Manger Caden was very nice and came to our table to make sure everything was good. The service and staff are super friendly. The food was very good, fresh, and had so much flavor. There are so many choices to choose from. I could barely make room for the amazing desserts. I will definitely be back!“

“I stumbled upon this gem by pure chance, I saw a long line at 9 AM at the Smash Burger line at the Kaka’ako Farmers Market on Saturday. The first thing I asked myself was, “do I really want to eat a hamburger at 9 AM in the morning?” After asking a couple of people in line the same question, they had an answer, they said it was THAT good. I was sold. My wife wanted us to split one hamburger but the others in line advised me against it. I am SO glad I listened. I have never had a hamburger that was so flavorful in my life.
I am vacationing from the Bay Area but I will definitely be back for another Smash Burger on my next visit.“

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

“I have used it many times♪
The menu also has a wide variety of dishes suitable for Japanese people.

They have a great happy hour, so I often go there early, but it can fill up quickly, so it's best to make a reservation.

Personally, I prefer to sit outside if there are about 4 people drinking together. There are times when the western sun is dazzling...😅
It may be nice to have a large number of people in the store, but it's often a little too noisy for a lot of merchants to have a drink together.“

“After 10 hours of flying, we stopped at La Pizza Rina. Immediately we were greeted and taken care of like the only people in the restaurant. The employees seemed like they loved being at work and were so friendly! We got a simple pizza, but it was one of the best we’ve ever had. We will definitely be back during our stay in Hawaii.

Vegetarian options: While we were eating, another customer ordered a vegetarian pizza. She raved about how good it was.

Kid-friendliness: A high chair was provided. The staff engaged and played with our daughter the entire time we were there. Sometimes children seem like a burden in public spaces. They seemed to be delighted in having a young baby in the restaurant.“

“Love their happy hour pizza“

“Our waiter got an order wrong, but the replacement was delicious and he gave us a chocolate cake as consolation, yum…would recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for delicious Italian food..“

“So I was actually on my way to go to a different place to eat down the street and the café looks so inviting that my wife and I decided to stop in. We ate here. I had the churro waffles and she had the steak omelette service was great. The only thing I did not love was that you have to stand at the host desk and put order in and then get seated versus sitting down to put your order in other than that, the views are great. The sliding doors that surround the restaurant were open to get the full view of the scenery.“

“The locationis not a huge place but the food is amazing! I had the Ciappino and it was the best I ever had and the price was far less than I had ever seen.
My wife and one or our daughters had the Pesto shrimp pasta. It was delicious! Our son and second daughter had the spaghetti bolognese and it was amazing as well.
I wish I was able to eat here again but we found it on the last day of our trip.
Give it a try and you will be happy you did.“

“Awesome karaoke and drinks, friendly people“