Cipriano's Kitchen Kawaihae

Fantastic food and Service

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food here is out of this world and the staff is so friendly & kind. I would eat here everyday of my vacation if I could!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amazing food and amazing owners. Not only was the food amazing but the people working are fun! We will be going back many times!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great hidden gem, must go to if you are in the area. Family owned and operated.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The couple that owns this restaurant make you feel like a part of their family. The food was incredible, but the service was even better. Would go back again time after time. Thank you for the incredible experience!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Very nice place! Very tasty and fresh food. It’s a cozy, home-style restaurant where you feel cared for, as if you’re a guest in someone’s home)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Excellent choice for our best meal of the stay on the Big Island. Their passion for food and guests shines through. You won’t be disappointed.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Second time back and hands down the best food on the island!!! I have searched for a good restaurant and so glad I found it! Everything is super fresh and delicious!! The service makes you feel like you are at home!! Impeccable plating. Highly recommended!!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amazing find! We stopped at Cipriano’s on a whim for a quick early lunch, and we were absolutely impressed with the wonderful people that own this restaurant and the amazing food! The Kona lobster breakfast burrito is off the hook! Thank you for the wonderful experience!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great food, great hosts, great decorations! Probably the coolest pasta spot on this side of the island!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We recently visited this restaurant, and it was an absolutely exceptional experience that we truly recommend to anyone!
We sat on the authentically decorated outdoor shaded terrace, which created the perfect atmosphere for a relaxing meal. We were served by Claudia, one of the owners, who was incredibly welcoming, attentive, and genuinely cared about making our experience special. She listened carefully to our preferences and gave wonderful recommendations, helping us craft the perfect meal for our family.
I ordered the Cioppino, and I can confidently say it was the best I’ve ever had. I often order this dish at other restaurants, but this one was simply on another level — fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. My husband and daughter had the black squid ink pasta with seafood, and they both agreed it was the best seafood pasta they’ve ever tried.
Claudia also went above and beyond to create a custom pizza for our son and a simple, plain locally handmade pasta for our youngest — both dishes were made with authentic Italian ingredients and were simply delicious.
The Chef came out and stopped by our table to say hi and make sure we enjoyed the food.
We left feeling beyond satisfied and grateful for such a wonderful lunch experience, which felt like fine dining. This restaurant is a true gem, and we’ll absolutely be back whenever we get the chance. Highly, highly recommended!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The best meal and best service we have ever had! Veal special was so tender didn’t need a knife and homemade ube gnocchi were so delicious.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Best pranzo (lunch) ever! Delicious scrumptious amazing service and food

Atmosphere: 5

Outrageously good food. The quality is both highly sophisticated and home-cooked, which is rare to find. Everything we ordered was spectacular. This is a family owned and operated restaurant and we felt like family here. I will definitely be back, and in the meantime, I’ll dream of coming back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

My husband and I didn't realize you need a reservation, but the owner fit us in for lunch and we are so glad they did. The Cesar salad was light and fresh. The lobster ravioli was rich and buttery, but not heavy. At the server's recommendation we got fresh focaccia bread to mop up the sauce which was delicious also.
My husband got the mortadella sandwich which was made with the fresh focaccia bread and everything on his plate was also light, fresh and tasty. My favorite part of the meal was the lilikoi mouse which was cool and refreshing and not overly sweet.
Highly recommend making an reservation as we got very lucky to be seated without one

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5