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Casanova Italian Restaurant, Makawao, HI

Casanova Italian Restaurant

4.7
4.7
1650 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
22:00
Booked 27 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Since 1986, Casanova Italian Restaurant is at the heart of the Upcountry Maui lifestyle. From Sunday brunch right into dinner, you may expect the best Italian food on the island (as voted by countless local magazines’ surveys). Fresh salads, pastas, seafood and pizzas from Maui's first wood burning oven are Casanova's signature dishes. Loyal patrons appreciate Casanova's very reasonable prices. In 2017 Open Table diners rated Casanova the Best Italian Restaurant in the State of Hawaii.
At the main crossroad of Historic Makawao town, Casanova is a must do experience after a visit to Haleakala National Park.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (808) 572-0220 ext. 2
  • Website
    http://www.casanovamaui.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    From trays of lasagna to go, to elaborate parties in private residences, Casanova offers catering individually tailored for every occasion and budget.
  • Location
    1188 Makawao Ave, Makawao, HI 96768
  • Area
    Makawao
  • Cross Street
    Baldwin Avenue
  • Parking details
    Casanova offers Makawao’s largest parking lot, just at the town main crossroad.
  • Public transit
    Maui Bus stops at Casanova parking lot.
  • Entertainment
    Since its opening Casanova has offered Maui the opportunity to enjoy some of the best artists visiting the island. Icons like Taj Mahall, Sam Kinison, Kool and the Gang, Los Lobos, Dave Mason and countless others have performed on Casanova’s history loaded stage. Nowadays Willie K owns Tuesday night. Wednesday is Casanova's world famous Ladies' Night, when the young and beautiful drive from all over Maui to dance and party. On Friday and Saturday local bands or visiting DJs from the Mainland fill the dance floor with ever changing beats. Check Casanova's web page for the weekly lineup.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace

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What 1,650 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Hawaii

    Italian

  • Maui

    Best Service

  • Maui

    Best Value

  • Maui

    Good for groups

  • Maui

    Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Casanova Italian Restaurant in Makawao is a beloved dining gem known for its "amazing food" and "attentive service." Guests rave about the "homemade pasta," "delicious pizza," and "fresh focaccia," making it a staple for locals and visitors alike. The warm atmosphere and reasonable prices create a "wonderful experience."

1,650 Reviews

  1. Christine

    Hawaii

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Casanova has been a favorite go-to dinner restaurant for my girlfriends and myself for many years. We start off with freshly baked focaccia bread, still warm from the oven, cut into easily manageable single serving cubes, served with a generous portion of olive oil and balsamic vinegar for dipping, and enjoyi our bread while we peruse both the wine offerings and dinner menu. Our choice of wine was a lovely Montepulciano from Italy. Although the antipasti (appetizers) called to us, we bypassed them to save room for the main course. Our entrees this evening included the Mediterranean salad, chock full of crispy fresh greens and veggies, flavorful feta cheese, and kalamata olives in a homemade lemon vinaigrette dressing; Tagliolini Alla Checca, a type of ribbon pasta mixed in with organic spinach, pine nuts, garlic, capers, and fresh Roma tomatoes with a touch of shaved parmesan cheese; and lastly, a classic Italian dish of Fettuccine in a rich creamy sauce—all three of them generous, satisfying servings, leaving no room for dessert. Our waiter Christopher was as charming and efficient as could be, appearing when needed, and leaving us to enjoy our time together without interrupting.

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  2. Tanya

    New Orleans

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite restaurants on Maui. Great service and amazing food every time!

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  3. Gall

    Central Coast

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very authentic and tasty Italian food 👍👍👍 Highly recommend for great food , drinks and ambience.

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  4. Kristine

    London

    46 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was not what we expected. Pizza was good not great. Too much cheese. Bolognese was not good. I don’t think the chef knows what bolognese is. That was spaghetti with liquid meat sauce! Not typically authentic. Waitress was so nice and didn’t charge us. Glad we tried it but probably wouldn’t go back.

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  5. Gall

    Central Coast

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Grea Italian food Feels like you are in Tuscany Highly Recommended *****

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  6. Edward

    Hawaii

    333 reviews

    4.0

    333 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Friendly and attentive server and staff. Drinks were cold, salads fresh and cold. The child’s butter pasta was fresh and delicious with a large portion. The pepperoni pizza was odd shaped and mushy tonight. It’s been much better previously.

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  7. Dolores

    Portland

    40 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    We ordered the recommended focaccia which was not very good as it was flat and overcooked(almost burnt). Our salad was good sized but not much flavor in the dressing. The pasta was decent but nothing amazing. It could have used a little more seasoning Our waitress was very good and pleasant.

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  8. Edward

    Hawaii

    333 reviews

    4.0

    333 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Freshly baked Focaccia bread and Artichoke appetizer. Cold drinks and salads with grilled steak. The Chicken Parmesan with pasta was shareable with the large portion. Great staff service.

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  9. Gall

    Central Coast

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great and authentic Italian kitchen Highly recommended

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  10. Jackie

    Hawaii

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was louder than usual and I felt like we were yelling to hear each other. It otherwise, terrific as always

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FAQs

Casanova Italian Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (808) 572-0220 ext. 2.

Casanova Italian Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 1650 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
22:00
Booked 27 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Casanova Italian Restaurant

1188 Makawao Ave, Makawao, HI 96768

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Baldwin Avenue
  • Area
    Makawao
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Casanova offers Makawao’s largest parking lot, just at the town main crossroad.
  • Public transit
    Maui Bus stops at Casanova parking lot.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Since its opening Casanova has offered Maui the opportunity to enjoy some of the best artists visiting the island. Icons like Taj Mahall, Sam Kinison, Kool and the Gang, Los Lobos, Dave Mason and countless others have performed on Casanova’s history loaded stage. Nowadays Willie K owns Tuesday night. Wednesday is Casanova's world famous Ladies' Night, when the young and beautiful drive from all over Maui to dance and party. On Friday and Saturday local bands or visiting DJs from the Mainland fill the dance floor with ever changing beats. Check Casanova's web page for the weekly lineup.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace
  • Website
    http://www.casanovamaui.com/
  • Phone number
    (808) 572-0220 ext. 2
  • Catering
    From trays of lasagna to go, to elaborate parties in private residences, Casanova offers catering individually tailored for every occasion and budget.

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