Taormina Sicilian Cuisine

4.6

3405 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

30 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 38 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Charming

Sorry, we will not accept BYOB.
Inspired by authentic Sicilian recipes from the kitchens of Southern Italy's seaside town of Taormina, Chef Hiroyuki Mimura pairs fresh pastas with the highest quality seafoods and meats. Unspoiled by heavy sauces, Sicilian-style pastas are dressed in pure, extra virgin olive oil. Fresh vegetables, lightly grilled fresh local fish, and lamb seasoned with herbs offer diners a healthy range of options. Featured dishes include fresh Fettucine Carbonara finished with tableside Truffle service, grilled Lamb Chops "Luca pecorini" and Veal "Siciliana." Taormina's specialty dish is Uni Pasta (Sea Urchin), a delicacy enjoyed in Sicily, Italy. Italian Lavazza espressos compliment selections of house made desserts (Dolci).

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Sicilian
Hours of Operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(808) 926-5050
Website
http://taorminarestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Hiroyuki Mimura

Location
227 Lewers St., Honolulu, HI 96815
Area
Waikiki
Cross Street
Don Ho
Parking details
Valet parking available at Wyndham hotel, entrance on Lewers st. 1) Drive down Lewers st (one way street) 2) Turn left on Helumoa road, (before the Imperial hotel) 3) Turn left into the first parking structure which will be the Wyndham. Valet parking also available at Embassy Suites. Validated parking $6.00 (not including tip) for up to 3 hours.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Popular dishes

A taste of ItalyUS$24.00
Napoli semi-dry tomato, Puglia Burrata and Prosciutto di San Daniele with arugula and EVOO
Beef CarpaccioUS$42.00
Thinly sliced Beef Tenderloin with parmesan, arugula, EVOO and our house-made caper vinaigrette (add Truffle oil +8)
Eggplant CaponataUS$19.00
A Sicilian classic. Chilled eggplant, capers, olives, vegetables with tomato and red wine vinaigrette
Steamed ClamsUS$32.00
Fresh clams tossed in garlic, white wine, basil, butter and olive oil
Seafood BruschettaUS$26.00
Mascarpone cream bruschetta served with sautéed shrimp, scallops, sundried tomato and spinach
Seared Foie GrasUS$28.00
Sautéed Canadian Foie Gras, fresh berries with a blackberry blood orange glaze

Insalate

Insalata del BoscoUS$23.00
Arcadian Harvest greens, cherry tomatoes, pear compote, beets, prosciutto, feta cheese and walnuts with a garlic dressing
Insalata RucolaUS$19.00
Arugula, cherry tomatoes, goat cheese, blood orange slices, walnuts with a blood orange vinaigrette dressing

Pasta

Sea urchin “Ricci di Mare”US$49.00
Spaghetti sautéed with fresh sea urchin, light salt and garlic
Bolognese “Moderna”US$30.00
Spaghetti stewed in Chef Hiro’s modern style meat sauce with a hint of balsamic vinegar
- StracciatellaUS$8.00
Sarde e FinocchiettiUS$32.00
Spaghetti with sautéed sardine, fennel, anchovy, olive, caper, tomato paste and bread crumbs
PomodoroUS$29.00
Spaghetti tossed with EVOO, fresh tomato sauce and basil
- StracciatellaUS$8.00
Seafood PescatoreUS$42.00
Spaghetti sautéed with clams, shrimps, scallops and crab in a spicy tomato sauce

Pasta Fresca

Truffle Carbonara “Tartufo Fresco”
Fresh spaghetti with pancetta, finished with a poached egg and shaved seasonal truffles
Nero “Frutti di Mare”US$42.00
Squid ink linguine with shrimp, clams, scallops, crab meat, sundried tomatoes, lightly spiced garlic, EVOO
GranchioUS$36.00
Fresh spaghetti, crab meat, lightly spiced, tomato cream

Risotto

Porcini Risotto with sautéed Foie GrasUS$48.00
Risotto with porcini, mixed mushrooms and parmesan cheese with sautéed Foie Gras and balsamic reduction
Add shaved fresh sliced Truffles at the table sideUS$38.00

Pesci

Salmone alla grigliaUS$40.00
Grilled King Salmon topped with a prosciutto and anchovy cream sauce served with grilled vegetables
Grilled MonchongUS$36.00
Grilled local catch with lightly seasoned grilled vegetables finished with oregano dressing

Carne

Lamb Chop ‘Luca Pecorini’US$82.00
Grilled Lamb Chops seasoned with mixed herbs and spices served with grilled vegetables
Veal Chop alla TaorminaUS$78.00
Breaded Veal Chop with melted mozzarella cheese on a bed of sautéed tomato sauce and arugula
Pan Roasted Duck BreastUS$45.00
Thinly sliced duck breast with a blackberry blood orange glaze, fennel salad and garlic sautéed mushrooms
Filet di Manzo alla grigliaUS$58.00
Grilled US Beef Tenderloin with a balsamic reduction served with grilled vegetables (Add seared Foie Gras +15)
Grilled chicken with brown butter caper sauceUS$40.00
Chicken breast and thigh with lemon butter, garlic and capers served with grilled vegetables

What 3,405 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

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Great for fine wines
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Review summary

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Taormina Sicilian Cuisine in Waikiki is a top choice for authentic Italian dining, offering "excellent Italian food" and "outstanding service." Guests praise the "delicious menu," with highlights including homemade tiramisu and squid ink pasta. While some seating may be noisy, the "attentive staff" ensures a memorable experience.

3,405 Reviews

D
Dave
VIP
San Francisco
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Taormina is a great Sicilian restaurant in the middle of Waikiki. The place is clean and modern, and the service is welcoming and efficient. At lunch they provide free focaccia with olive oil/balsamic vinegar and a passion fruit sorbet after the meal. The Siciliana pasta was excellent. Great spicy flavor with a unique sweet/spicy beef ragu sauce. It's not a huge portion but it's very good. The chicken alla Griglia was excellent. It's a huge piece of chicken, perfectly roasted and seasoned. It's very tender and flavorful. Really it's better than the pasta IMO. I'll definitely go back next time I'm in Hawaii. Make a reservation because you probably won't get in without it.
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VIP
Tokyo
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a good Birthday Dinner here as always. The overall culinary quality is outstanding. The service is very nice and we are always comfortable with that.
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Jeanne
VIP
Hawaii
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delightful, delicious Christmas lunch! Service was faultless! Highly recommend!
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Aerien
Philadelphia
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Like the uni pasta. Duck breast unremarkable. The staff were friendly.
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Louis
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 22 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dinner was excellent. If your looking for italian quality you found it.
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Akira
VIP
Hawaii
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 22 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We used to go there in evenings and seated upstairs all the time. Somehow we start going there for lunch time. So it was very sweet and special experience. Of course food was excellent. Holiday
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Noe
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 21 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The food is always excellent. The service was good even though the drink order for one person was incorrect. It turned out to be a mistake she enjoyed.
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Sandy
VIP
Hong Kong
37 reviews
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on 18 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bosco salad is our favorite, tasty beets and pears. Frutti Di Mare is done perfectly done al dente. King Salmon was so moist and flavorful. Our favorite Italian restaurant in Honolulu
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Ron
Hawaii
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 16 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was amazing! The salmon, filet with foie gras, and squid ink were all excellent and perfectly cooked. We had empty water glasses throughout the rest of the night, and had to ask for them - not a big deal - only downside from the dining experience.
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Kiyoharu
Tokyo
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food and service. Our table was outside. So, had to hear all street noises. Expensive, but worth it.
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Taormina Sicilian Cuisine does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Taormina Sicilian Cuisine also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (808) 926-5050.

Taormina Sicilian Cuisine is rated 4.6 stars by 3405 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

30 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 38 times today

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Google Map for Taormina Sicilian Cuisine

227 Lewers St., Honolulu, HI 96815

Additional information

Cross Street
Don Ho
Area
Waikiki
Hours of Operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Sicilian
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet parking available at Wyndham hotel, entrance on Lewers st. 1) Drive down Lewers st (one way street) 2) Turn left on Helumoa road, (before the Imperial hotel) 3) Turn left into the first parking structure which will be the Wyndham. Valet parking also available at Embassy Suites. Validated parking $6.00 (not including tip) for up to 3 hours.
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Hiroyuki Mimura
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://taorminarestaurant.com/
Phone number
(808) 926-5050

Taormina Sicilian Cuisine

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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Homemade Tiramisu

Eggplant Caponata

Nero Frutti di Mare

Antipasti

A taste of ItalyUS$24.00

Beef CarpaccioUS$42.00

Eggplant CaponataUS$19.00

Steamed ClamsUS$32.00

Seafood BruschettaUS$26.00

Seared Foie GrasUS$28.00

Insalate

Insalata del BoscoUS$23.00

Insalata RucolaUS$19.00

Pasta

Sea urchin “Ricci di Mare”US$49.00

Bolognese “Moderna”US$30.00

Sarde e FinocchiettiUS$32.00

PomodoroUS$29.00

Seafood PescatoreUS$42.00

Pasta Fresca

Truffle Carbonara “Tartufo Fresco”

Nero “Frutti di Mare”US$42.00

GranchioUS$36.00

Risotto

Porcini Risotto with sautéed Foie GrasUS$48.00

Add shaved fresh sliced Truffles at the table sideUS$38.00

Pesci

Salmone alla grigliaUS$40.00

Grilled MonchongUS$36.00

Carne

Lamb Chop ‘Luca Pecorini’US$82.00

Veal Chop alla TaorminaUS$78.00

Pan Roasted Duck BreastUS$45.00

Filet di Manzo alla grigliaUS$58.00

Grilled chicken with brown butter caper sauceUS$40.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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