6 Best Italian Restaurants near Lihue

“Beyond amazing food and service!“

“We eat here every time we’re on the island and they never disappoint! Homemade pasta…yum!“

“Food at La Spezia is outstanding! This was the first time dining at La Spezia (party of three), and we couldn't have been more pleased. Service was prompt, friendly, and attentive. The food was the most delicious any of of us has ever had. I ordered the gnocchi, my friend ordered the short rib ravioli (and couldn't stop raving about it!), and my husband devoured the wagyu hanger steak (he said it was amazing!). The wine we drank was terrific as well (a red zinfandel)! Even though all of us were full, we ordered dessert the salted caramel panna cotta, which was outstanding! All in all a meal we will never forget! We highly recommend La Spezia for a very enjoyable night, to anyone looking for a great restaurant in Koloa.“

“We went to Isola Cucina to celebrate my birthday and had a great experience. The food was incredibly delicious. We had calamari fritti, focaccia with pesto butter and extra virgin olive oil, and shrimp maltagliati for appetizers.

For our main dishes, we had the ribeye steak with Chianti demi-glaze, chicken marsala, and shrimp scampi, all with sides of lobster. Everything was cooked perfectly and full of flavor. Our desserts was ono too.

The hostess was very accommodating and our server was good. Our food came out on time and we didn’t have to wait long. They also had live music, which made the atmosphere even nicer.

Overall, it was a great place to have dinner or celebrate a special occasion and we had a fantastic birthday dinner.“

“The best gelato I have ever had!“

“Delicious! Really enjoyed dinner here.“