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Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in Oahu

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Updated 05 December 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Italian cuisine in Oahu? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyses more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favourites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

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Bernini Honolulu

4.8

4.8 (615)

$50 and over

Italian

Honolulu

About the restaurant

★We will be open on Monday, December 30th★

Welcome to Bernini Honolulu!

Bernini Honolulu is an Italian restaurant with a French twist, serving crispy Roman-style pizza, gourmet pasta, and more.

Conveniently located a 3-minute walk from the Ala Moana center, Bernini Honolulu is easily accessible to both locals and tourists. Parking is also available.

We are available for private hire, catering for wedding parties, birthday parties, cooperate functions and more. Get in-touch and will gladly make arrangements for your special event.

Top review

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juneVIP

Dined on 11 Dec 2024

Our initial server was not very attentive. We asked for bread to eat with the prosciutto we ordered but had to ask again after some time passed. When our main course came, two of us got our entrees but the third person had to wait at least five minutes before her entree came out. The other server who brought our appetizers was much more attentive and very good. Kimiko, the hostess was also very good.

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Arancino at The Kahala

4.7

4.7 (1319)

$50 and over

Italian

Honolulu

About the restaurant

1st Place 'Best Italian Restaurant' winner of the 2018 2019 2020 & 2021 Honolulu Magazine Hale 'Aina Awards - we invite you to enjoy our award-winning Italian cuisine in our beautiful ‘al-fresco’ setting and experience a culinary journey of Italy through Executive Chef Daisuke Hamamoto thoughtfully crafted menu – featuring fresh locally sourced products and fine ingredients imported from Italy. An after dinner menu also featuring dessert creations by our patissier and after dinner drinks are also available for your enjoyment.
In addition, an extensive wine list designed by our sommelier, features many premium wines from Italy and Pacific Rim countries.

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Laurena

Dined 1 day ago

Loved the menu offerings! Will have to return to try other entrees on the menu. All entrees we ordered were excellently prepared! No one was disappointed! Service provided by Mercedez was excellent! The special birthday dessert was very much appreciated by the honoree! Thank you!!

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Risotto Parmigiano

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Pizza Margherita

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Tagliatelle ai Frutti di Mare

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Arancino Beachwalk

4.7

4.7 (554)

$31 to $50

Italian

Honolulu

About the restaurant

Arancino on Beachwalk is our original Arancino location which opened in 1996. Enjoy a cozy Italian family style dining atmosphere in the heart of Waikiki.

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EricVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Outstanding service from Jae and the entire staff. Excellent meal: caprese salad was very flavorful, pasta with clams and pasta with sea urchin exceptional, and the panna cotta was perfectly prepared. Cocktails and wine were delicious, and the chilled limoncello a lovely finale.

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4.8

4.8 (36)

$50 and over

Italian

Honolulu

About the restaurant

Giovedi, helmed by Chef Bao Tran, offers a seamless fusion of Italian culinary technique and pan-Asian flavors. The lively atmosphere of our dining room inside infuses energy into every meal, while the charming patio offers a tranquil escape in the heart of Chinatown, Honolulu. Indulge in our Prosciutto San Daniele, featuring sliced prosciutto paired with a sesame donut—a playful nod to both gnocco fritto and bánh tiêu—served with giardiniera pickles. This creative fusion showcases how our cuisine harmoniously combines familiar flavors, blending tradition with originality. At Giovedi, we provide more than just a meal—it’s an experience. With a welcoming ambiance, thoughtful service, and creative cocktails, we ensure every guest feels like part of our Thursday night dinners in our home that inspired it all.

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CarlosVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Fantastic food, slow service. Might have been a one off night at the kitchen. Worth visiting for sure!

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A Festive Feast of the Seven Fishes

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NOE ITALIAN - Ko Olina at Four Seasons Resort

4.7

4.7 (1699)

$50 and over

Italian

Kapolei

About the restaurant

Ko Olina at Four Seasons Resort is where Chef Ryo Takatsuka vision comes to life in the most unexpected ways. The best choice for special occasions, its changing menu will have you returning again and again to try the dishes best described as Capri-meets-Oahu. Southern Italy’s characteristic light flavours shape dishes inspired by local seafood, premium Italian ingredients and homemade pastas accompanied by a multi-Wine Spectator Awarded wine list – many vintages never before available in Hawaii. Most tables are outdoors – ideal for romantic sunset and starlight dining.

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Natalie

Dined 1 day ago

Delicious food and exceptional staff! We really enjoyed the whole experience.

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Noe Signature Tagliatelle

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Truffle Mashed Potato

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Taormina Sicilian Cuisine

4.7

4.7 (3398)

$31 to $50

Italian

Waikiki

About the restaurant

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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SandyVIP

Dined 3 days ago

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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Homemade Tiramisu

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Eggplant Caponata

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Nero Frutti di Mare

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Arancino di Mare - Marriott

4.6

4.6 (2443)

$31 to $50

Italian

Waikiki

About the restaurant

Voted 'Best Italian Restaurant in Hawaii' by Honolulu Magazine Hale 'Aina Awards and Honolulu Star Advertiser – Arancino, Hawaii's premier Italian ristorante, showcases classic Italian dishes with a modern twist using only the finest ingredients imported from Italy. We invite you to discover and experience the culinary journey of Italy through Executive Chef Daisuke Hamamoto's thoughtfully crafted menu in the heart of Honolulu.

Arancino di Mare is our flagship location which opened in 2004. Enjoy 'al fresco' outdoor dining and enjoy the beautiful Hawaiian weather!

Reservations of 7 or more please contact the restaurant directly.

All parties are allotted a dining time of up to 2 hours.

Outdoor seating requests depend on weather conditions and cannot be guaranteed. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause.

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Eric

Dined on 12 Dec 2024

The service was great. Nick was attentive and frequently came by the table to ensure everything was good. The food was excellent. My wife had the carbonara. Was rich and delicious with a generous portion. My lasagna was great. Definitely will be back to explore more of the menu. Wish I had left more room to try dessert. Highly recommend this place. We travel a great deal and we were very pleased.

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Arancini Siciliani

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Risotto di Funghi

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Pizza Margherita

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Margotto Hawaii

4.6

4.6 (180)

$50 and over

Italian

Ala Moana

About the restaurant

Hawaii branch of Michelin Tokyo selected restaurant Margotto e Baciare, Winner of the Best Restaurant in Hawaii by USA Today, the first and only Krug ambassador, truffle centric French/Italian/Japanese fusion fine dining.
Chef Kenta Kayama has been trained under the best chefs in Japan, Mr.Kanda who keeps 3 stars Michelin for the whole time Michelin has been published in Japan.
We opened our door in Tokyo in 2014 and became known as the best place for truffle and old world wine. We serve fresh seasonal truffles from all over the world throughout the year, Italian Alba white truffle to French Perigord black truffle, Tasmanian black etc.
As being one of only 112 Krug ambassador chef, we have almost every bottles of Krug for you, along with many selection of old world wines. Working with Hawaii's first master sommelier Chuck Furuya, we also have premium wine pairing and monthly wine events.
Please try the best food and wine in Hawaii at Margotto.
Looking forward to welcoming you!!

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Murali

Dined on 6 Dec 2024

As always, service and food was outstanding. And this place has an excellent wine list.

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Foie Gras Risotto

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Assaggio Bistro - Kahala

4.6

4.6 (650)

$30 and under

Italian

Honolulu

About the restaurant

If you would like to make reservations after 5:30 please call us!

Only the finest, freshest ingredients go into our richly flavored and award winning cuisine. Each delectable dish is prepared individually just before it is served, and not a moment sooner.

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GwendolynVIP

Dined 5 days ago

I love Assaggio Bistro. My favorite is the veal piccata with roasted potatoes. Thank you for my birthday dessert. Both entree and dessert were outstanding.

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Fried Calamari Legs

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4.5

4.5 (343)

$50 and over

Italian

Kaka'ako

About the restaurant

Italian Chophouse & Crudo Bar. Transforming locally sourced ingredients. Capturing the heart of Italy and the spirit of Hawaii.

Top review

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Marte

Dined 7 days ago

This was our second visit - the food is fantastic, and service is excellent. The only drawback is the noise level which can prohibit conversation at times for those of us who have a hard time hearing. If that is the case try to avoid the main dinning area and sit up front by the bar where it was slightly easier to hear. Otherwise - try the octopus, cauliflower and the ribeye. Absolutely the best in town.

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