Casanova Italian Restaurant

My friends took me there the night before I leave Maui. The porcini cream pasta I ordered is the best porcini pasta I’ve ever had! This harmonious flavor of garlic and porcini is a pure joy to my taste buds! Lol Pizza is also GOOD! I had an amazing time with friends thanks to them and the delicious food as well.

Really enjoy this place. Lovely ambiance, service is always on point! Food is almost always perfect!!

Had the Rigatoni Chicken Vodka Sauce and it was amazing. I have it every time I visit. I also got the Americana Pizza. The pizza is very good and had a good portion of toppings. Started the meal with very good bread with olive oil and balsamic.

It all started well, the server was warm and welcoming gave great recommendations. It all wet downhill from there- food was just off - putting, and the server just disappeared and cared less on if we liked the food or needed anything else. It was a bizarre experience.

Everything was great! We enjoyed a good variety of foods, including seafood, steak, lasagna, and the focaccia. Lovely service. They were able to seat us early, before our reservation time.

UPDATE: Casanova is by far the best restaurant in Makawao, and is open the latest. We were in town for a month, so we tried a good portion of the menu, and everything was fantastic. All the staff are friendly, attentive and helpful. The bartender is amazing as well. We sat at the bar a few times, and she memorized our orders and was quick to offer our favorite cocktails each time we returned. I hesitate to even mention this, but the lilikoi lemonade cocktail is INCREDIBLE. I hesitate because I’m sure it is a bit obnoxious to make, as it is topped with a lilikoi foam that I would fight someone for. It is SO GOOD. The cafe that they have open in the mornings is also great… pastries are made in-house, and they are flakey, buttery and delicious. Go to Casanova, you won’t be disappointed. Original Review: We had a good time at Casanova. We had the ravioli and carbonara. Service was great and very friendly. Our food came out fairly quickly, and the waitress gave a good wine pairing suggestion to my brother. Now for the hilarious part! My brother and I are staying in Makawao for a month, and we are quite obviously the only black people in town, complete with dreadlocks. In the restaurant, in the back corner is a large print of a black cowboy. As we were walking to be seated, I whispered to my brother that I bet that would be our assigned seat, and SURE ENOUGH… we were seated in front of the black cowboy. Ironic and hilarious.

Always love Casanova! We’ve had dinner here several times now, anytime we’re on island. Great staff, good atmosphere, and stellar food. Pizzas and pasta are outstanding and the creams brûlée was the best dessert we had. Be sure to get reservations. Social distancing and capacity rules for covid means a few less tables available.

Christopher is the best server on island! The food is amazing, stuff you dream about until your next visit. Focaccia and red wine alone make it worth it, but the bucatini is INCREDIBLE. Support beautiful food and great people.