Mediterraneo - Honolulu

If you love fresh Italian pasta, you have to go here. Be sure to follow the chef's recommendations for your pasta choice, as they have suggested pairings for almost every dish. The outdoor seating is lovely. I highly recommend the Tako salad—the octopus is cooked to perfection, and you might find yourself in a battle for the last bite! I enjoyed every pasta I tried, but so far, the Bolognese Pasta with Pappardelle has been my favorite.

The food here is excellent, and the service is friendly. It's definitely worth a visit! Since it's a new restaurant, the decor is still being finalized, but that's the only drawback. The risotto and lobster ravioli were absolutely perfect!

We tried the best Italian restaurant in the states by far!! Wife comes from the Italian family, we have sampled dozens of restaurants for 8 years, and we are more often than not disappointed by the copies of the olive garden that call themselves Italian. Not this one. It was so good that we came twice, so we tried every pasta in the menu. All amazing, perfect Carbonara, excellent Gnoccis, great seafood. My son loved the pesto. Even the homemade Burrata was crazy. Tiramisu, we have tried over a hundred around the world (including Italy!!, this makes it to the Top5. Canoli was also perfect. A guy who seems to be the owner comes to every table to say hello.

My husband and I discovered this charming little restaurant after another Italian place didn't serve wine, and we couldn't be happier! The food is authentic and incredible, and honestly, we don’t mind the prices at all. While the service can be slow, it doesn’t bother us; we never feel rushed. The staff is friendly, and the atmosphere is quaint and picturesque. However, it's really the food that shines. Make sure to try the crème brûlée cheesecake—it’s a must!