Italian Restaurants in Honolulu (2025)

An Ala Moana/Kakaʻako favorite where Italian technique meets a Japanese sensibility and Hawai‘i ingredients. Expect house‑made pastas, Roman‑style pizzas, and polished service. Covered by Hawaii News Now and praised by national outlets like Thrillist; reservations are recommended.

A longtime Waikīkī standard for Southern Italian flavors—think uni spaghetti, granchio crab pasta, and seafood‑leaning antipasti. Frequently booked on OpenTable and cited by Honolulu Magazine’s pasta roundups, it remains a go‑to for celebratory dinners with island visitors and locals alike.

A small, independently owned Kakaʻako dining room known for from‑scratch pastas, hearty risotti, and warm hospitality. Highlighted by Honolulu Magazine’s pasta hunt and trusted by regulars for date nights and family celebrations. Dinner only, Tuesday through Saturday.

Ward Village’s Italian chophouse and crudo bar blends island seafood, house‑made pastas, and meticulous technique. Named Best New Restaurant by Honolulu Magazine readers, it’s run by local restaurateurs with deep community ties and a kitchen led by a Hawai‘i‑born chef.

In Chinatown, chefs Bao Tran and Jake Saito weave Italian technique with pan‑Asian flavors—prosciutto with a sesame donut, vibrant crudi, and deftly sauced pastas. Covered by Honolulu Magazine when it moved from pop‑up to permanent space; OpenTable shows steady demand.

Locally owned and community‑minded, this Kaimukī staple turns out wood‑fired pies, house meatballs, and market‑driven specials with island produce. A frequent pick of local critics and OpenTable diners, it’s a relaxed, neighborhood answer to great pizza and Italian comfort plates.

An Italian‑Brazilian pizzeria at the Waikīkī entrance, known for long‑fermented dough and toppings like catupiry and calabresa alongside Italian classics. Spotlighted by Hawaii News Now and covered by Honolulu Magazine, it pairs pizzas with a lively wine and music program.

Part mozzarella factory, part Italian market and café by longtime Honolulu chef Donato Loperfido. Come weekdays for panini and pinsa; return Friday and Saturday nights for pizza‑and‑vino service by a champion Neapolitan pizzaiolo. Featured in Honolulu Magazine’s 2025 coverage.

A low‑key Italian wine bar and trattoria tucked just off Kalākaua, run by an Italian proprietor. Expect antipasti, pastas, and pizzas with a convivial patio; recent diners and local guides note its personable service and late hours compared with many Waikīkī spots.