Bistro Casanova

We had an awesome birthday experience! Betty was our server and she made our dinner amazing. Knew exactly what to recommend on the menu for us and was very personable with our special dinner. The food was one of the best dinners we had on the island. The location is very skeptical but absolutely worth it. We love everything about our experience and will definitely be back!!

A little run down looking and non descript from the outside. Our GPS took us to a random side door where when we walked in, it lead into the dining room and we stood there awkwardly for a couple minutes. Instead of saying "hello" the gal didn't smile and said "Reservations?" Which we did have, and are recommended. Well hello to you too lady. The waitress was slow and seemed bothered to be working, took us about 15 minutes to get a refill on our drinks, I think she forgot. The food was pretty good. Husband enjoyed the lasagna, kids liked the pizza. I had the steak bites and they had good flavor. We were seated outside, not by request. It was blindingly sunny and filled with flies. The chairs were iron with a thin pad and uncomfortable. The air conditioning unit was LOUD. Maybe the experience would have better inside? They food is pretty good but the experience wasn't the best, I wouldn't go back.

The food was good and reasonably priced. The portions were good. Ask to sit inside, because if the wind is blowing you won't enjoy your meal. No free refills on soft drinks. The happy hour menu only is for the pizzas.

Started going here with friends back in 2013 and it was a great restaurant at that time. I notice after the pandemic it wasn’t quite the same - quality of the food not as good and food portions were smaller. Also, if you get separate checks or a larger party with reservation, its an automatic 20% gratuity regardless of the quality of the service. I don’t think we’ll be going here anymore.

Great Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. Menu created by Italian owner whos passion is great food. We went several times during our trip for lunch , dinner and even a happy hour.. The Paella is delicious!.

Amazing!! The spaghetti that I ate was delicious I would definitely come back here to eat it again. The restaurant was pretty nice, I liked the waterfall near where we sat and the service hear is really good our waitress was very kind and served us all well. I would definitely recommend coming to this place.

A nice restaurant with reasonable prices and good food. Chicken parmigiana was ok with good breaded chicken but the sauce did not keep up. Carbonara pasta was good. Service was pleasant and good. Food came fast. Lots of parking.

Edward thank you so much for so good service!!! Food is amazing, definitely best place for food on Island !!! And trust me we tried all good recommendations, we stayed in Hilton , and nothing can be compared with their food and service, but this place is amazing above and beyond!

To be honest, I sort of forgot about this place. We stopped in last night for the first time in years. With no reservations, we were seated quickly. We made it in time for Happy Hour but ordered off of both menus. Service was quick, the food was good, and it wasn't too pricey considering what we ordered. Overall, we had a nice experience and decided we'd be coming back again. Foccacia Bread- 6/10, I requested balsamic and olive oil (added charge), that bumped it up to an 9/10 Cesar Salad 8/10 Steamed Clams & Mussels - 9/10 (garlic butter suace mmmmm!) Ribeye Steak w/ Saffron Rice and Asparagus- 7/10 (it was cooked well, it just needed a bit of salt. It did come with a choice of dipping sauce though) Tiramisu - 8/10 Pinot Noir- 8/10 Lychee Martini - 8/10 It's a little dark in there, which I personally like, but it was like stepping out of a movie theatre when we left. Bring shades!

2 appetizers, 2 meals, 4 sodas $200 Meh I usually measure a restaurant by its Ceaser salad. 2 stars.

5 Stars Bistro Casanova is easily one of my favorite restaurants on Maui. The homemade pasta keeps me and my husband coming back, and you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. We love the artisan bread and butter, Ai Funghi, Portofino, and Capellini alla Checca--but honestly, everything is worth a try. Great food, great atmosphere--you won't be disappointed! Plus, they have a noteworthy happy hour!

Stopped in by chance, left full and happy! After working all day we were decision fatigued and starving. Our server, Jessie was amazing, gave us bread, started an app and beverages, only then talked about dinner specials and things she enjoyed. She was amazing! We had focaccia bread, garlic/pine nut steamed spinach, Caesar salad, lamb skewers, scallops and clams over risotto and chicken parmigiana (this usually comes on a bed of potatoes but we subbed pasta), tiramisu and creme brulee. Everything was excellent! The space can be dim and a bit loud if the bar is full, which it was. This was also graduation weekend so many families were out celebrating and may have been busier and louder then normal. Worth a stop!

Bra! This was so damn good, I bought a SECOND PLATE immediately after finishing the first one!! Never in my life did I go back for seconds on the same dish on any linguine until I had this one! Good amount of lobster meat in there and the SAUCE is just frikkin good! Sauce was light n not heavy I think that's why I could go back for seconds. Recommend this dish 10/10. Go try um out bra!

I greatly enjoyed an Italian meal with my hubby in Maui indoors with great service and great meals. The ambience is just what you would expect for an Italian spot. Nice and cozy with great food and wine. The servers were also super friendly and always picked up our empty plates once we were done. Two thumbs up!!

An Early Valentine's Day to Remember! We decided to celebrate our 10th Valentine's Day a little early--because who needs the crowds when you can have an amazing, relaxed evening instead? And what better place than where we had our second "first" date after 35 years! We love sitting at the bar! Where we always meet new friends and catch up with old friends! Bistro Casanova never disappoints, especially during happy hour. Today's lobster risotto? Absolutely deserving of a chef's kiss! Perfectly creamy, rich, and full of flavor. And of course, their happy hour pizzas--so fresh, so good, and always served with a smile!

This place has amazing food and cocktails that truly elevate the dining experience! Home made pasta with gluten free options is a game-changer! This was my first time here and it was a happy hour which made it more enjoyable! The service was top-notch too! The only thing I should like see change is an update to the interior design.

This is a well-established Italian restaurant located in the Kahului Shopping Center. There is plenty of parking and reservations are recommended. We made reservations through Open Table. The vibe is kinda upscale for Maui. There is a large bar with seating at the entrance. The restaurant is large and has a private room in back. They also have outdoor seating. Focaccia bread with whipped herb butter is served. To start we split a Caesar salad. Then we ordered the Linguine Pescatore and Tagliatelle Alla Bolognese. Both pasta dishes were delicious! The portions were big. Our go-to favorite is the Paella for 2 so we'll probably order that the next time we come back.

The lamb chops are to die for along with the tempura ahi yummy. The pizza was a little to crispy for my taste but my girlfriend loved it. The cesar salad was just ok though little bland on the seasoning but the service was awesome.

This is actually my favorite restaurant on Maui. The food is excellent and the lasagna outstanding. We love so many of the menu items from the pizzettas to the eggplant to the mojitos! My problem with this place is the inconsistent service. It is either really good or really bad. I am not sure why they don't staff up on nights there is a big show at the MACC. I find myself stressing for the server who cannot be in ten places at one time. BC does not lend itself for a relaxing experience with great food.

The staff and services were excellent. I try to be positive and not write negative reviews, but the food was really bad. I ordered the Surf and Turf. The New York Steak was the smallest and driest steak I've ever had, and the Lobster Tail was like chewing on a tire. My girlfriend wasn't happy with her food either. The kitchen had loud music, the bar had music and the restaurant had music, we could hear three different music channels playing at the same time. I felt bad for the staff working there, other people were complaining about their food.

I used to come here ALL. the. time. Then a few years passed and I finally stopped by again more recently with a group of friends for a celebration. We came during their happy hour which includes their popular $7 margarita and mojito carafes. Happy hour is Monday through Saturday from 4-6 pm. They also have $5 draft beers or $7 red or white wine carafes. Which makes it one of the best happy hours in town. Rather than the bar or the tables, we sat in their little 'lounge' area in the corner with couches and enjoyed our drinks there. We also ordered a few appetizers and I also got my favorite dish which is the Linguine Ai Funghi with chicken added. The linguine tasted exactly how I remembered it and was the reason why I used to come here all the time. So delish! The flavors were on point and I loved that my pasta was swimming in sauce -- that's the best part in my opinion. Haha. It is a bit pricey though, but is a pretty good sized serving (enough for two meals for me). All in all, we had a great time and was reminded that I should stop by here more often again. Still a solid spot for happy hour. Service was great and our waitress kept the drinks coming (we had a lot).

I used to like this place. I called to make a reservation and during asking questions The person (who I later found out was the owner) that I was talking to told me they are too busy to answer my questions and hung up on me. This is horrible and I'll never set foot in this place again. Definitely the worst experience I have had making a reservation to eat.

I really wanted to love this place as I've enjoyed Casanova's in Makawao (no longer affiliated) for decades. The location isn't ideal, but I've learned that ambiance isn't everything. However, the service was unfortunately a significant detractor. I understand staffing is incredibly challenging right now, and I've been there myself, running my own restaurant. It was Valentine's Day and a Friday, but the restaurant wasn't overly busy, and the regular menu was being served. Our server's style was...unusual. A strange combination of hyper-formality and rushed inefficiency. While he moved quickly, he only focused on one table at a time, leading to long waits. His overly enunciated, theatrical delivery felt performative, yet his actual service was lacking. Getting menus took ten minutes, and we had to flag him down twice to order drinks (he began walking away after I ordered mine and never even glanced at my husband). My negroni, delivered by a random runner, was unfortunately not good (erm, possibly even worst ever), and it after another several minutes I gave up and went to the bar myself. We ordered appetizers and mains together, anticipating another wait. While our waiter did check in, he didn't really listen. Dessert menus weren't offered; he seemed surprised we even wanted them. The food itself was okay, but not outstanding (for instance, the sauces offered with the seafood grill were better suited to other proteins so we stuck wit the drawn butter that came with the lobster). I suspect this restaurant might be better suited for business lunches or after-work drinks. It's just not the right vibe for a date or special occasion. I sincerely hope Giovanni (or whoever is managing the place for him) can address the service issues, as the potential is there.

If you are looking for incredible handmade pasta and pizza you have found the right place!!! My friends and I loved it here! ALSO the lilikoi foam was perfect. I was obsessed with my lilikoi foam lemonade with pau vodka. Wow.

Food was not fresh. Did not inform us that when you split your check automatic 20% gets added salad came 10 minutes after everybody was done eating, wouldn't go back to this restaurant again not for $125 for two meals

Had HH drinks and ordered the spinach walnut salad and linguine vongole. The mojito was strong so asked for extra lychee syrup and it was fine. The salad was decent and the vongole was good. I wasn't that hungry so this is a blah review, but I'd go back another time if in the mood for Italian while in Maui.

Sat at the bar for dinner greeted everything was great it was a slow night. Bartender wasn't very friendly service was slow. Food was not that great either tipped 20% because that's who we are. Hadn't been at this location in quite some time won't be going back, Makawao location only.

It was 6p and OpenTable had seating from 6:45-8p, so I was happy to have gotten a reservation on short notice. Unfortunately this particular experience was disappointing. I usually come for happy hour or sit at the bar. I've even had a moment where the bartender spilled our drinks on us but the food & experience made up for it. So it's a bummer that my dinner experience was poor all around. The menu read "Black pepper dusted seared Ahi Sashimi" however it had large pieces of peppercorns on the sashimi. This totally killed my palate and overpowered the Ahi. The clams/mussels & ravioli were ok, could have used more flavor. My water cup sat empty for the remaining 26 minutes of our night. I even stopped eating at this point. I don't like to judge the state of busyness based on empty tables but I would say it wasn't busy since I observed my server frequent/hang out at the bar for moments at a time. In addition the host & another server gathered at the bar as well. Once my server made it over to me, I just requested the check so we could leave. The french fries were the best part of our dinner, it's not hard to please a 4 year old.

Was looking for a nice Italian dinner for my birthday trip. We don't have any good Italian in Hilo. Definitely try the tapas menu. The lasagna was so so good. This place was amazing. Beyond expectations. Service was on point, friendly and helpful. Desert was great. Get the tiramisu.

In every way, Bistro Casanova was best meal we had in our entire week on Maui. We shared the sharable sized Mauka* Grill Plate.

4/25/24 Drinks took 35mins to get to our table. I don't understand this. The restaurant was not busy, the waitress took forever to take our dinner order and kept forgetting about our table. No one cleared our plates that were empty for a long time. The staff seemed to just be having fun goofing off all night. And we still left over 20% tip because we know they need the money. But god damn man. So careless and no pride in their work. The food was same as always. The thing is, I have always supported this restaurant. They use to have this waiter who was bald that was such an aggressive over seller that we could never enjoy a meal with out him pushing us to order a lot, it was super transparent what he was doing...anyways he's gone. TYJ, but every single time I come to this restaurant which has a good location, the service is horrible. I'm seeing this island lose a lot of business not because food prices are high...if there high then raise prices fine...but the number one thing I'm seeing is how bad the service is and lack of care in restaurants now days. I don't feel bad about this review because I have supported them time and time again and still same results. I will never eat here again.

Awful experience at dinner. Seated OK and order taken after short wait. Two appetizers ordered don't arrive until 1/2 hour later, with apologies that the kitchen was "backed up." Didn't get main course until an hour and a half after being seated. For all that, the food was acceptable at best. Scallop and clam dish was overcooked and clams were clearly old. Carbonara rigatoni cane with fettuccini instead, which was better. Spaghetti would be better yet. And yes, the charge for balsamic vinegar is $3.00 and you won't we told that when you ask for it. Needless to say we won't go back.

This is one of my favorite place to Dine in Kahului. The service , food , ambiance are always on point. This restaurant is very friendly towards anyone & the Vibe is very positive. You can either dine in or just sit at the bar . I highly recommend this place where Aloha is amazing!

I had dinner at the Bistro f to celebrate my birthday. The hostess and waitress were friendly and efficient. I ordered a Caesar salad with anchovies which was fine. I ordered Paella and this is the only restaurant that I know of that serves it. It serves two and comes with scallops, large shrimp, mussels, clams, chicken drumsticks, calamari, sausage with tomatoes over saffron rice. It was served in a hot skillet. The seafood was excellent, the chicken was tender and all was flavorful. I was somewhat disappointed with the rice which was slight watery and overcooked. The ambiance was busy but not loud, it was quiet enough to have a great conversation. An enjoyable meal but expect to pay some good money for good food! Enjoy!

Guysssssss, upcountry's (Makawao) Casanova's is amazing; but Kahului's location is not it. I'm telling you, it was so bad my sister had to hit up Koho's right after. The bread was bad and idk how you mess up bread. We got their mushroom pasta and we've had it before and this time it was horrible. There was no seasonings; no salt/pepper. The restaurant was empty, and we should've known then. Drive the extra 30mins.... (P.S. we are not picky, but when hamburger helper taste better, that's saying something... not even being petty )

Went to Casanova around 6:10. If their website mentioned happy hour we would have shown up earlier like everyone else already there. The Caesar salad was good but my raviolis were bad. Very little ricotta cheese, mainly poor tasting spinach. Sauce watery and not tasty. My guess had the clams mussels dish. It was ok but not as good as most places and way overpriced for portion. Staff nice. Ambiance extremely plain. There must be better options nearby.

Everything about Bistro Casanova is a win! Their staff is friendly and efficient, the food is outstanding and the location super convenient. Love it!

Would give it 5 star if it had atmosphere. Thet can't help where they are : in a large building like an office complex. that being said, the food is excellent. We had the lasagna and the quinua salad. Service 5 star

Really disappointed. Waited awhile for entrees to come, and when they did, the lamb was very over cooked. Would have been nice to at least get offered a refire, but didn't get offered kept them barely ate them. Rice was super dry. Steak was cooked as requested, and server was nice, none of that was her fault. But toward the end a busser showed up to take our plates away and smelt like marijuana REALLY REALLY bad Like he just got out of a hot box, def won't be going back

We made the terrible decision to "save a buck"--HAH!-- & stayed in Kahului. Having made that mistake, we'd been driving to Lāhainā everyday for meals. But I read about the Bistro Casanova which was very close to our roach motel, so we took a chance. First off, the bar area is SO LOUD you couldn't begin to have a conversation. The reason it's so loud is because of their amazing happy hour with cheap and incredible mojitos served in carafes. Luckily, there is a back dining room that is much quieter so if you want to have a conversation request to be seated there. This is in a business park building and there's no ambience to speak of. Avoid their outdoor seating as it's literally a few tables next to a busy road. The food was ok-- one of us had pasta bolognese with meatballs and said the meatballs were an exact dupe of Costco frozen meatballs. The rest of us had surf and turf, which was ok. The steak was cooked to order but didn't have much flavor. The lobster tail was pretty good and the roasted potatoes were excellent. The tiramisu was pretty good. If you're looking for something other than a hole in the wall or fast food restaurant on this side of Maui, it's worth going here. The service was attentive but the highlight was definitely happy hour drinks.

I had a wonderful dinner on Thurs. Aug. 22nd at Bistro Casanova in Kahului, Maui. First off, our waiter Edward was genuinely friendly and engaging. When I asked what his favorite dishes were, I could tell he was a real "foodie" and was well informed about the selections. I ordered Cioppino, one of my absolute fave Italian dishes - and WOW! It was so delicious! I've had Cioppino in many different Italian restaurants across the U.S., Canada and Italy. This was the best I've tasted and I made sure Edward let the chef know. Since I was celebrating my birthday Edward brought me a tiramisu and even lit the little candle on the table to sing Happy Birthday. Very sweet, very attentive and such an asset to this restaurant.

Can you say delicious?!? We booked reservations and was quickly seated upon arrival. It is spacious with plenty of places to sit and spaces between tables. There are a decent amount of options for drinks (with full bar), appetizers, main course, and dessert. The service was top notch. Food was delicious and I just had a sense that I needed to have the cheesecake and WOW just WOW. Not sure what made it different than others I've had through the years, but it was amazing! Definitely order that. I'll wait. No seriously I'm waiting....I'll finish with this: go eat some good food!

Great service, delicious food, reasonable prices. Definite yes on recommended!! Pasta was al dente,perfectly cooked. Sauces were flavorful. Salads were fresh and perfectly seasoned.

When we got there there was a little issue in how many in our group but they made it work. We sat outside which wasn't an issue we were celebrating a birthday. So we figured this place would be nice and food . Waiter asked if we are ready to order since they do have a bigger table to attend seemed very rude and rushed. Food came out it was ok except For all the burnt potatoes we got for The price that we paid definitely should Have been better quality and service . I won't be coming back here ...

Tonight represents what I think. A happy hour is supposed to be good food good drinks, good service we sat in the outdoor table. The manager was making sure that her orders were taken. The staff were relatively present in enjoyable and the food is consistently good at this restaurant.

An exceptional Restaurant. We come here whenever we can and the food is just exceptional. I love the UpCountry Salad with Fish and my husband loves their Black Linguini with Seafood. Their Pasta is always fresh as is all their food. They have Aloha and their Service and Food is always really Excellent. We never go anywhere else for Lunch because it's the best. Seating is available inside and outside so on nice days, we sometimes go outside.

Right in central Kahului... unassuming and small kine hidden... you'll find Bistro Casanova on the first floor of a business building. I've actually been to this building before as my financial planner is in the building, but I never noticed this restaurant. Once there, our party had no wait as our host made reservations in advance. With that said, it is important to note that I didn't pay that evening. So that makes a big difference when reviewing. As value is not heavily weighed when making judgements. We promptly arrived about 10 minutes before the end of happy hour. We weren't attended to until literally a minute after happy hour was complete. My friend pointed that out to our waitress and she kindly accommodated one round with happy hour specials. I got my mojito and was happy. It's served in a carafe... so doubly happy They serve bread. Lots of it. I know, that seems like a standard thing to do... but some places don't anymore and when they do, it's barely enough. So I was carbo happy I ordered the cioppino and was worried that it wouldn't be enough (I have a manly appetite)... but it was perfect... and I ordered more bread to sop up the juice. Mmmm I was full and feeling happy with my mojito. But I wasn't quite done yet. I ordered dessert. The tiramisu. Gotta. Wouldn't be complete without it. I'm happy I wore pants with an elastic waist because I ate everything. Not a morsel left behind. I really enjoyed that evening. It's 4 stars and not 5 because it was really good.... but nothing stellar and unique. 5 stars are seldom given out so a 4 star from me is a heavy YES. DO IT. Don't think about it, you'll be satisfied and not leave upset. Which is a lot to be said in these times.

I love their happy hour! Mojitos and the spinach, sausage and mushroom pizza are excellent. The Lasagna tapa and Bolognese entree is our favorite!!! The manager, Jill is always there pleasant and sweet. Mike the bartender is amazing. Do make a reservation though because lots to of regular customers and they do get busy.

I had the $32 chicken Parmesan after a long day at work for the first time. . It was ok, but i was expecting to have it over noodles at an Italian restaurant. It came it a few veggies. I am so amazed at the small portion! Could be some way better!!!

Headed back to the hotel from dinner and words can't describe how amazing this place is. Every single member of our party of 6 (including 3 picky daughters) loved their dinner. The pasta is fresh and homemade by Pasta Chef Emanuele, who came out to check on all the tables. He was extremely kind and let us know he had only been the chef there for 6 weeks - so if you read old reviews that are negative, ignore them! He is awesome! Our server, Chanelle, was very attentive to all our needs and did so with a smile. Have someone needing gluten free pasta? We had one in our party order gluten free pasta and she said it was the best ever. This place is in an office building, so it's kinda hidden, but it's cute and comfy. We will be back next time we come over to Maui.

We visited this restaurant the food was good. It was very nice sitting outside for a change. Prices were slightly pricey. My chicken parm was tasty. My husbands lamb chops were very good.

Good food and drinks the best happy hour in town. Plenty of parking and great atmosphere

Worst service ever at this restaurant. I have been here many times before. Had a guest visiting from Kauai So embarrassed was a bad experience. Food was excellent Water server was the hardest working person in the place. Did not get our drinks until 45min after sitting down. We even got our food dishes before the drinks. I won't be back here again Telling people to not go to Bistro Cassanova.

I have not eaten here in a while. The last time I did eat here the food was decent. This time I was hoping it would be good maybe even great. I was wrong. We were greeted immediately and the hostess asked if we had reservations . We did not but we're seated immediately. So I saw that as a good sign. We were given our menus by the host but no one mentioned any specials or happy hour. The waiter came by and asked if we wanted drinks or any thing other than water. We ordered a coke and a drink from the bar. We were brought 2 cokes and the bar drink. That was when the server said oh yeah it still happy hour. He then asked if we were ready to order and we decided to go ahead. On the menu it said the paella was the bistros signature dish. Honestly it was the worst paella I have ever had it was soupy and tasted burnt. The chicken was grilled but fairly tasteless the sausage was good and the seafood was ok. The rice however was not fluffy and had an underlying bitter charred flavor. We also had to ask for bread and when it came it was cold and tough. The bolognese pasta was not very good also. It had a dry but kinda flavor less taste to it. It was not a great experience all the way around. Seems more like a bar kinda vibe. Definitely not worth what we spent for a family night. Definitely recommend the up country Casanova. Better food and service.

Absolutely one of the best Italians Meals I have had here in Hawaii. I feel like I am back home in New Jersey eating my Moms Home Cooking. Absolutely Superb.

So you get off the plane starving and find yourself in an industrial area with lots of restaurants but not so many good choices. After multiple stops and menu checks we found our way here, and what a pleasant surprise it was! I knew we had scored when we were greeted at the door by an older Italian man who ushered us to quiet table. The food was very reasonably priced with decent portions and spot on flavors.

I still love the food and the service at the bar during happy hour from Ahnjahlee was awesome. Unfortunately, I don't think I'll be dining in anytime soon due to our recent experience. Our anniversary dinner plans in Wailea got cancelled since there was an accident on the highway. We didn't have reservations at Bistro Casanova but decided to see if we could grab a table if we showed up at open. The hostess greets us and tells us that our options without a reservation were to sit at the bar or wait 30 min. We opted to sit at the bar and began ordering happy hour cocktails. 5 min later an older Caucasian couple without reservations walked in and were given an option to sit at a table on the patio. We were irritated but maybe someone cancelled a reservation. Shortly after, another young local couple without reservations walks in and they're shown the bar as well. At this point we were seeing a pattern. Not sure if the hostess is racist, an ageist or just discriminates against locals, but this was unacceptable. We would have left after our first round of drinks if it wasn't for our amazing bartender. She was attentive, drinks were delicious and calamari came out quick. If it wasn't for her turning it around and providing great service, the hostess' poor service would have ruined our night.