Catania Ristorante Italiano

The food was really good and the entrée portions are generous. Staff was friendly, but busy, because of the multiple big parties that night. Definitely make a reservation on the weekends!

Big portions but disappointed that the meatballs didn't taste homemade. Garlic bread with mozzarella was delicious the garden salad was a great size to share before our meal. Everyone was very nice and great service.

We preordered several sandwiches and entrées by phone in the morning for dinner takeout. Linda, both on the phone and in person, was an absolute pleasure—warm, welcoming, and genuinely appreciative of our business. The food was delicious, and the portions were incredibly generous (thank you!). Just a few small notes: the Italian salad was missing its dressing, and while the chicken in every dish was wonderfully moist and plentiful, the Chicken Parm sandwich could have used a little extra marinara on the side. With all the delicious pasta dishes, a complimentary side of bread would have been a lovely touch. We’ll definitely be ordering again the next time we’re in Aiea!

Great service, family friendly and tasty food w/ big portions. We will be coming back again.🤙

First timr trying Catania Ristorante Italiano at Waimalu Shopping Center. Reservations are recommended, especially on weekends. Parking is also a challenge during the busy times. Chinese owners serving Italian food. The food is good, but not memorable good. Pasta is cooked well and their garlic cheese bread is very good. Spaghetti sauce too runny, but the Seafood Linguine is delicious. Prices are affordable, considering the portion size is generous and they don't skimp on the protein. Another plus, it's BYOB, so you can save some e $$$ on your bill. Friendly family run business excellent service. Show your support to small businesses.

My wife and I had lunch at my favorite restaurant (Catania) today for Father’s Day. The owners Andy and Linda are great and always make you feel like family. The food at Catania is the best Italian food on Oahu. I ordered one of my favorites (Chicken Marsala) and my wife ordered (Hot Antipasto) Absolutely delicious. The two giant chicken breast are so tender and filled with Marsala a mouth watering sauce that blends so well with the pasta and mushrooms. The Hot Antipasto is the best Antipasto you will ever taste. Added benefit is ordering a side of hot garlic bread and then dipping the garlic bread into the Antipasto sauce. Incredible! Love this place. Sincerely Dan and Dar Sparks

Stopped by because I live nearby. I noticed that this place has great reviews so I wanted to try it. I was not disappointed. Ordered the Chicken Marsala large pieces of chicken over pasta. Very delicious. Fast and friendly service. This place doesn't disappoint. Go check them out.

Pictures don't show how big the food is! So worth it! Size and flavors are amazing! Did not get to try the cheesy garlic bread cause the kids ate that up so fast! 🤣

We absolutely fell in love with Catalina! Yesterday we tried the shrimp risotto, octopus, and kale salad, and they were so incredible that even though we planned to come back tomorrow, we just couldn't wait we had to return today. That's how unforgettable the food is here. The shrimp risotto is perfection, the octopus is cooked to absolute tenderness, and the kale salad is so fresh, crunch and flavorful. The espresso martini deserves a special mention it's hands down the BEST we've ever had, anywhere. The wine list is excellent, the drinks are crafted with care, and every detail makes you want to stay for hours. The service is top-notch friendly, attentive, and welcoming. The staff (both waiters and bartenders) go above and beyond. The vibe is perfect, with great music, a clean and beautiful atmosphere, and the kind of energy that makes you excited to come back again and again. Catalina is officially the highlight of our trip. If we could give more than 5 stars, we would. We're already planning our next visit probably tomorrow!

Remind me again why whenever I want Italian, I go to Olive Garden when there are perfectly great gems like this place that are much closer and much better than a chain restaurant? Came here for a family dinner on a Sunday to get together. I've never been here before and didn't even know this was here in the shopping center when I've lived in Hawaii my whole life. The location is definitely convenient and easy to find if it's your first time trying to find this place. The decor is simple and the lowlight and size of the restaurant makes it good for an intimate setting. Again, if you want Italian food, you don't need to drive to town or go to Kapolei. Service was good, nothing to complain or boast about. I think for a Sunday and being 1 of three tables that stayed until closing, they served us well. Food seemed good, we were a part of six and none of us really had any complaints, except for me. This is why I removed a star: watery Alfredo sauce. Kinda crazy how thin it was. And TBH I think because of how thin it was, that's why the flavor was just okay. Would I come here again? Sure, why not, but if the Alfredo sauce is watery again, then no I wouldn't.

Located in Waimalu Shopping Center in Pearl City. Went on a weekday for early lunch. We were the first ones there when they opened. We sat down and we were given menus and water. After looking over the menu we were ready to order. My lunch date decided on the Chicken and I got Shrimp Anchovy Olio. We also ordered a side of garlic bread. Chicken was delicious! Shrimp was a bit over done. Both dishes came with lots of pasta. Service is excellent!!

The parking is easy with plenty of parking, and once you get inside you're transported to a little trattoria that smells of fresh garlic bread. We had a 6:30 dinner reservation, and thakngoodnesswedidnbecause the place was packed. We ordered our food pretty quickly and it came out in 15-20 minutes. There's no complimentary bread if you're wondering from other people's pictures. The place is also BYOB. I ordered the chicken sorrentino $24.95 and the portion was huge. The base was a Marsala wine on the pasta, so it tasted more like chicken Marsala with eggplant. Not what I'm used to with this dish but it was still good. The chicken if you can believe it was kinda tough though. I prefer the dish from Assagios personally. My husband got the meat lasagna $20.95 and it was super cheesy and pretty good. I tried it and didn't care much for the red sauce, it was a little too sweet for my taste. My daughter had the chicken parmigiana $22.95 and the chicken cutlet was kind of thick and tough like my sorrentino. She liked the sauce, but it was too sweet for my taste again. My grandma had the calamari parmigiana $23.95 and I just watched her have a hard time cutting through it. The place is clean, fast and nice service, but I probably for my own taste with Italian food won't be coming back any time soon with other options available.

After my 24hrs fasting... Yes I did fast and didn't have anything for over a day and no it wasn't on purpose but just some exhausted that's catching up with me but all worked out as I just got some blood work done and now it was time to eat. So unsure but somehow Catania Ristorante poppped on my Yelp search and was surprised to see that it was located in Waimalu Shopping Center...all the way at the start I'd say next to Kapiolani Coffee Shop. Walking in I love the simplistic vibe no table cloths but about 12-15 tables with seatings from two to a large group. Service is a delight as I was seated given water with lemon and as I scanned the menu was delighted to see the affordability and various options. I chose to start with an Italian Salad this salad was very nice with romaine topped with carrots, grape tomatoes, olives and salami tossed in homemade dressing which like a creamy Italian though it was enough for two easily I ate it up with joy. My entree was Linguine Eggplant Parmegiana so you know the classic but didn't realize how huge it was as I already know that I won't be able to finish it with the insanely cheesy eggplant was so massive sitting on top of linguine covered in their marinara sauce which was quite on the rich and zesty side was very hearty portion that even for a noodle lover like me just couldn't finish it. So generous and lovely I can see why many come here to find that comfort food along with a relaxing vibe it's a place to enjoy it all. Thank you!

We finally got to dine at Catania Ristorante. We made dinner reservations (highly recommended, they're always busy during dinner). Locally owned and operated. Chef / Owner and her staff do an amazing job taking care of their customers. The food is truly amazing. She makes an awesome Marinara sauce. Her Clams Casino is the best I've ever had. Chef uses the freshest ingredients and expertly prepares all of the entrees fresh and delicious . We tried the Chessy Bread with Marinara Sauce and the Hot Antipasto for appetizers. For entrees we tried the Clam Casino, Chicken Saltimbocca, Chicken Alfredo, Spaghetti and Meatballs, and Chicken Florentino. All were delicious, but the Spaghetti with Meatballs and the Clams Casino stood out tonight. Small cozy dining room, call ahead or make reservations recommended. Take out and delivery available. Definitely cravable food!

The lasagna is amazing. Best I've eaten and a bit addictive. Even great when reheated. Large portions too for a reasonable price. Only junk experience was going on a major holiday, I think maybe the cook was different that day? Idk.

Our 1st time here, we had the Chicken Saltimboca, was very tasty, loved it. The staff were very nice and inside was very quiet. Will be back again to try something else. Thank you Catania!!

I can't believe we've never been here yet given how close it is to places we eat at. Definitely adding this to the list of places we mentally run through on nights out. Food was very good and huge portions. The chicken has flavor and was moist. The lasagna was hearty and delicious. The marinara was on the sweet side with a good amount of garlic. Service was great and the place was packed, which is a great thing when trying a place for the first time. You want to feel like it's legit and a hidden secret you've just stumbled across. Got $10 with the ASB Buy Local Hawaii deal.

I first heard of them when they were downtown. Place was clean and bright. We made a reservation but they take walk-ins. Service was fast for made to order restaurant to insure freshness. Ordered the clams casino pasta. Nice combination of seafood. Clams was sand free except for one. Flavorful and fresh. Dinner companions ordered the lasagna. Fresh and clean flavor. So delicious and savory. Better than some other well known places. Chicken parmesan. Not your ordinary tomato sauce. Very good, large portion and linguine perfectly cooked. We also ordered the tiramisu and coffee ice cream. WARNING. The tiramisu comes with a scoop of coffee ice cream. if you like your cake with ice cream. No preparation for the ice cream. Just scooped out like with a spoon. Pros: Fresh food. Made when ordered. Place is clean and bright. Cons: The tiramisu had too much whipped cream for me and the lady fingers were kinda of dry and hard. Would I go back? Yes, but skip the tiramisu and just get the ice cream.

Delicious Italian cuisine for garlic enthusiasts! This restaurant has two locations, one in downtown and this one in Aiea. I have eaten food from the downtown one before, but this was my first visit to the Waimalu one. It's a pretty large restaurant for dining in, but I got takeout. Note, if you dine in, the restaurant is BYOB! For my main entrée, I got the chicken picatta. It was delicious with two large, moist, breaded chicken breasts and skinny spaghetti noodles. It has a white wine sauce that contains capers and lots of garlic. The portion is really generous so you can easily share this with a companion or plan on having leftovers for a second meal. For my sides, I got the garlic cheese bread and the broccoli. The bread had a layer of cheese on top and came with a marinara dipping sauce that had a nice bold flavor. The broccoli was delicious and contained an insane amout of garlic (see my before and after picture). The chance if getting attacked by a vampire after eating these greens is extremely low. The chance of a date kissing you after is even lower (note, if your dining here with your non-immediate family). I am planning to use the leftover garlic to eat with some zucchini and eggplant. The parking lot gets pretty full and the surrounding area can be pretty rough. Stay alert when parking because you might have to park far away and walk. Overall, very nice restaurant and great Italian experience.

Happy 3 year anniversary Catania! They're giving away free cheesecake for a limited time with purchase so Dine in soon! Everything is always flavorful. Thank you Linda I Andy for your excellent food and customer service! Mahalo! :)

You'll find this restaurant on the far Ewa end of Waimalu Shopping Center. I never knew it existed until my wife mentioned it. The exterior looks somewhat deceiving compared to what's inside. The interior looks very clean with dim lighting. There was ample seating when we got there in the afternoon. They have an extensive menu, and as previous reviews mention, the portions are very generous! My wife ordered an Italian salad which was big enough for us to split. I had the jambalaya and my wife had shrimp scampi. The jambalaya had some spicy kick to it (which I like). The scampi was very good too. Bread isn't free but not expensive to get either. We will definitely come here again

This place is a hidden gem. The portion sizes are huge and service is quick. The prices have gone up recently but it's very competitive with other Italian restaurants. They no longer do lunch portions just regular portions all day. They also close between lunch and dinner so try and order before 2pm. I would definitely return and I've discovered I prefer their white/ garlic sauces to the marinara sauce although everything is good. Restaurant is always cute and clean and lots of parking outside.

We dined in on Easter Sunday. We called before deciding where to eat just prior and they were able to let us know they could hold a table for us. Food was good. We enjoyed our meals. We ordered clam casino, lasagna, cheese garlic bread, ceasar and house salad, shrimp ollio. Something about that house salad was so refreshing and delicious with the dressing. Staff very kind and attentive. Participating with ASB where you get $10 off your bill if you use their debit card. It's BYOB

Simple and inconspicuous spot at a strip mall that serves delicious Italian dishes with very friendly service. There are closer spots to where I live, but from here on I will make the drive when I'm itching for good Italian food. In my opinion, this place did Italian food justice. The shrimp and calamari in my pasta were perfectly cooked, tender without being chewy. Bonus is free they have parking and can accommodate large groups.

Not all Italian restaurants prepare their dishes the same way. To me, Catania is similar style as Assaggio. I love Assaggio's chicken picatta because the chicken was breaded more and I love their piccata sauce. Catania's one was just as delicious with the chicken breast lightly breaded with lots of garlic and capers! Not too rich yet tasty. Even though they were no Complimentary bread, you can order garlic bread. The restaurant looked clean and nice inside. The husband is the cook and the wife helps in the front. Excellent service! I've been supporting them since they first opened across Pucks Alley in the area where Hana No Sato is now. The wife said she had just met her husband at that time and it has been 40 years ago and their daughter is now in her twenties! I feel old but I'm glad they are still in business after they had to vacate from their Bishop St location. That location was more of a take out place. They still have the Pioneer Plaza location and I think the other brother runs that Catania. Win-Spuntino is run by his other brother. This is my 2nd time here at this location. My first time, I dined with a friend and we had a nice long 3-4 hour lunch and we weren't rushed out. I just wished we have a Catania Ristorante Italiano closer to my home! They are located in the busy Waimanu Shopping Center! Worthwhile to check them out!

Do you like garlic? How much garlic is "too much" garlic? If your answer is that there is no such thing, then this is your place! My husband loves garlic, and I loved the look in his eyes when he saw the delicious steamed broccoli covered in chopped garlic and just a bit of oil and sauce. Our only regret was that we had not ordered the mushrooms with garlic as well. Instead we ordered a seafood dish that also had enough garlic to make us sit up and smile. Their entrees are big enough to share, and then I had enough left to combine with the leftover broccoli and eat it for lunch the next day. A second visit included a massive chicken Parmesan sandwich and a fresh salad with a sweet house made dressing. I thankfully shared this meal as well, and had nothing to take home other than a full belly. Service was fast and efficient, but friendly enough. We were warned ahead of time about the portion sizes, and the waitstaff was happy to bring us sturdy takeout containers for our leftovers. I would love to give this unassuming restaurant 5 stars, but the sound levels in the dining room are among the loudest I've ever experienced in a small restaurant. I waited to write a review, hoping that it had just been one exuberant table - loud enough that my husband and I ended up typing out our conversation - but a second visit also had my family knowing far too much about the people sharing the restaurant with us. I don't know how the sound could be dampened, but I know that I have to visit on days that I don't mind not talking to my companions.

I was craving pasta for my bday, so I chose this place since I have never been here. The food was pretty good, and reasonable, but garlic bread or any type of bread is not included with our pasta. They charge bread separately. Located on the very left (ewa) side of Waimalu Plaza. Seafood pasta - 4 stars - they gave a lot, but it had a Chinese flair to the sauce. It wasn't as buttery as other restaurants. Does not have mussels in it. I would order this again because they gave a lot of seafood. My friend ordered the meatball pasta, however, it had a chili pepper bite to it. Wasn't your usual Italian pasta, and came with side broccoli. They also put a slice of lemon in our water. Inside was clean, but not extravagant. Service was great. I'd eat here again, but not for a special occasion. Lots of parking, but usually tight since they share the same parking lot as the row of other restaurants and stores

I did a take out order here. Food is amazing and the portions are enormous. The young lady that helped me was very helpful. Hope to come back and dine in.

Catania Ristorante Italiano at Waimalu Shopping Center, Ewa end of complex. Reservations are recommended especially on weekend as it gets busy. Parking is also a challenge at times. Food is good, but not the greatest. Chinese owners serving delicious Italian food. Pasta is cooked perfectly and their garlic cheese bread is the best! Spaghetti sauce is a bit off, but the Seafood Pasta is delicious. Prices are affordable considering the portions are generous, plenty to take home. They don't skimp on the protein. Plus it's BYOB so you can save some $$$ when tallying up your bill. Friendly family run business with excellent service. Will definitely come back. Show your support to small businesses.

Conveniently located in Waimalu Shopping Center, I've gotten takeout for dinner from here a few times. Recently, my family and I attempted to dine in on a Saturday night, but were turned away because we didn't have a reservation. So we got takeout instead, which took about 30 minutes. There were tables open, but it is a small restaurant, so we understood the wait time. The food is okay, and portion sizes are good. My son really enjoys the marinara sauce, which is on the spicier side. My husband and I have ordered several chicken dishes, such as the chicken parmesan, chicken anchovy olio, and chicken saltimbocca. Each time we ate a chicken dish, the chicken tasted rubbery, so not sure if it is fresh. My husband has tried the ribeye steak, but it was a bit bland and overcooked. Overall, I think the food would taste better if we dined in rather than only getting takeout. We love Italian food, so we may try to dine in again to see if it's better! Happy Eating!

We went on a Sunday and there were 10 of us. We went early @6pm. The service was kind of slow and we had a reservation. Apparently only 2 servers were working. The food was pretty good. Next time I will come with a smaller party.

First time being there and my husband found it looking it up online. It's cozy like a family dining room with A LOT of mainly we went during busy time but the servers did very well handling the mass. The food was delicious, service was great & very attentive. They do not serve bread so you have to order A La Carte. The warmed white Italian bread was good though. The portion is quite large and I saw several people sharing a dish. They do take reservation so I'd recommend it if you're planning to go during dinner rush on a weekend. I think we found our date night spot

I recently dined in at Catania with my son and his wife, mainly because a friend goes there regularly and recommended it to me. I made a 6PM reservation on a Monday. I was told I probably wouldn't need to but the person on the phone took it anyway. We got there and it started kind of empty but quickly filled up in the time we were there. Lot's of regulars judging by the coolers they toted in. The restaurant is bright, clean and spacious. Their service is very friendly and the owner comes to each table to converse and ask for feedback. She said that she wanted to provide more food per plate than a nearby Italian restaurant serves. Our meals were huge, I think we all finished just under half of our meals and took home another full meal each. The cheesy bread was good but I wished they left it in the oven a tad longer. It was served with a really delicious marinara sauce. My ribeye steak was perfectly done and huge. The mushroom and onion pasta that it came with while tasty was a bit too oily for me. My son raved about the special shrimp and scallop pasta with lobster cream sauce. My daughter in law opted for the chicken piccata and it came with two sizable chicken breasts, which she devoured one of them and took the rest home. The staff really makes this place. I am sure the owner has made many friends who are now regulars. It is BYOB with no cover charge. I was lucky that my son brought a nice Cabernet to geo with our meal. We all agreed that we would come here over Paesano because the food is good with generous portions, the prices are actually really good here and we save money by bringing our own booze. Definitely returning to dine in again.

Had dinner for a pre-Father's Day celebration with my extended family so this was the restaurant of choice! It's located in a mall with a plethora of casual restaurants e.g., Ramen, Milk Tea, a Korean Grocery store & Local food. This restaurant is great for families & just a no-frills casual, local restaurant that serves good food & big entree portions. It's also BYOB so we brought a bottle of red wine & beer. We ordered an Italian Salad topped with Salami slices & Garlic Bread to start. The waitress told us to hurry up & order after we sat down & were looking at the extensive menu. She had come a couple of times w/just a minute or two in between & finally said if we don't order now we'll have to wait longer as more people are coming in? There was a bday party w/combined tables along with the dinner rush so I suppose she wanted us to order ASAP? We hurried up & ordered our entrees: Seafood Combo, Chicken Sorrento, Chicken Alfredo w/Penne & Chicken Piccata w/extra sauce for me. We shared the salad & once finished, the entrees came. I was very impressed with the portion sizes which were enough for at least 2 meals!! There was enough for leftovers to fit their to-go plastic containers!! My Chicken Piccata was flavorful & the linguine wasn't thick which I appreciated as I usually ask for Angel Hair pasta but this was just perfect. Glad they added a lemon slice so I could brighten it up a bit. It's nice we could enjoy our wine & that the restaurant offers BYOB. We were full so we didn't order any desserts. The ice cream would've been great, though--Haupia & Kona Coffee flavors! And the Lilikoi Cheesecake!! Takeaway--reasonably priced entrees that will leave you plenty of leftovers in a casual setting. Parking spots are tight & it seems like more spaces are available in the evening vs. lunchtime.

The smell is heavenly... if you like garlic. Had a family post- Christmas dinner here. It was our first time dining in. The last time was take out, which the food was great and big portions! This time I ordered three pasta with house red sauce, chicken, bacon, and spinach. Sorry forgot the name already but it was Delicious! It's now probably my favorite dish there. I think on the menu it was under specialty dishes. We brought our infant son here, which was no problem with a stroller because of the big gaps between tables. Very stroller friendly and they even had high chairs for us to use. Will definitely be coming back. Btw if you thought food at the old spaghetti factory was something special, come try this place out. It's on another level. Not no heat up the plate bs IYKYK. Everything made to order. Quality is different.

Located in the Waimalu Shopping Center, next to Kapiolani Coffee Shop. I didn't even know there was an Italian Restaurant there, last I remember it was a bar, my friend had been wanting to try it so we went to check it out. I had been in the bar a very long time ago and it looked nothing like it was back then, thank goodness! Nice, bright and spacious, there was only one or 2 other tables when we arrived for lunch. Service was friendly and quick. Food was fresh, hot and a lot! We ordered a house salad to share which was yummy as yummy as a salad can be. The main thing was the ingredients were nice and fresh. We also had the Cheesy Garlic Bread which was hot and yummy! I ordered the Chicken Anchovy Olio which is one of my favorite dishes to order when we eat Italian, if the they have it on the menu. I liked that they used Chicken Breast and lots of fresh minced garlic, but it didn't compare to my favorite Chicken Anchovy Olio that I get from Assagio Kapolei. The one from Assagio uses chicken thighs with the skin on that they pan fry till the skin is crispy, and the garlic is also pan fried till browned and tastes nutty. The one here, had no crispy chicken and garlic was not browned, it was white, just a little sautéed. The portion was huge though and ended up having to take most of it home. My friend ordered the Clams Casino (I think that's what it was called) and she enjoyed it. Then we ordered a Lilikoi Cheesecake to share, that was delicious. It was great to try and nice and quiet when we were there so we could talk stories and catch up.

First off, thank you for taking such a huge party of 13, on a Friday night. They combined several 2-4 tops to make one long table right down the middle of the restaurant for us. The service was very quick and efficient. They cranked out the food in no time! Large portions, enough to take home for another meal. No frills about it. Ample free parking in the lot up front. It looks busy with cars constantly coming and going, but our entire party had no problems finding parking. Would come back again!

Food was excellent, and portions were very generous!Great service from server, who was really busy with our table , of 14 , celebrating a Birthday.

Ordered via phone - the worker was very friendly and spoke clearly! Said the food would take 20-25 minutes because of the ribeye. When I went to pick up the food, the place was jam packed. The workers were nice and handed me my order of 4 plates. No utensils, though :( So, service is great! Portions are WONDERFULLY GIGANTIC! I'll have leftovers for daysss. The part that docked 2 stars is the flavor :( Each dish lacks flavor. Chicken piccata: chicken is tender & moist. Portion is huge. Chicken has flavor, but the pasta is bland. Chicken Alfredo: chicken is tender & moist. Portion is huge. Alfredo sauce tastes nutty...I was expecting more of a creamier, garlicky taste. Nice that it has broccoli inside! Ribeye dinner: ordered it rare, got it as medium rare - probably due to the heat. Still, meat is bland and a bit tough in some areas. The taste is sweet, which is interesting. Jambalaya: most flavorful of the 4 dishes, but still was watery. I prefer jambalayas from other establishments over this one. I'm not sure if I'd order food here again due to the blandness of it all - but for the portions, it was a great price! Order it over the phone rather than the website because the difference of prices is egregious!

The staff was nice. I went for lunch on a Saturday and there was no wait. The food was decent and they give you big portions. The issue for me mostly was when I went into the restroom there were 2 large dead roaches. The bathroom wasn't the cleanest which made me feel that the kitchen might be the same. I just can't get past the roaches. I will not be returning.

The food is good and though they went up a few dollars in cost, the portion is good enough to make two meals out of one. I love the quality of their sausage, homemade dressing for salad and their garlic bread ALL ARE WINNERS! The service is always fast and family friendly! The place is always clean, warming and inviting. It's a regular place we tend to visit. The size of their lasagna is huge! Definitely two meals easy!

#33 of 52 (weeks of trying a new restaurant at least once a week). We've gotten a few recommendations to try this place and we were looking for a dinner option in Pearly City so decided to give this place a try. We arrived right after they opened so it was pretty empty. Inside it's nice and bright with lots of seating. We were seated right away and it didn't take us long to decide. I ordered the chicken saltimbocca, my honey got the meatballs and chicken parmesan combo with linguine noodles and we got an order of cheese bread. The bread came first and it wasn't anything special. It was pretty cheesy but I thought it would be much better. The marinara sauce it came with was too sweet for my liking. Our food came out a few minutes later and OMG the portion sizes are huge! I had two large chicken breasts covered in spinach, prosciutto and cheese on top of linguine with mushrooms in a white wine butter sauce. That sauce was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and I loved the cook on the linguine. There was a lot of of spinach and it was very cheesy. I ate about half of it and took an entire chicken breast and half the noodles home. My honey had a huge chicken breast with his meal and 9 meatballs!!!! The sauce was again that sweet marinara which he didn't mind. He also took home half his meal. The next morning I woke up craving that white wine butter sauce so guess what I had for breakfast....you got it, my leftovers! I couldn't wait until lunch to eat them. Definitely a good place for a meal and the price and portion sizes go hand in hand which is not usual in this economy so very much appreciated.

Ordered take out-two main dishes, salad, & garlic bread. Called ahead of time. Said 20-25 minutes. When I got there it was ready. Hot food separated from the salad. Got home, portions were big. Paid $60. Fed the three of us and it was pretty good tasting food.

Swung by at opening on a Sunday afternoon. 2 parties already seated, roughly 20 tables all together at this location. Greeted & seated promptly. Ice water with lemon served quickly. Orders taken & appetizer arrived fast. As we waited a short while for our meal the restaurant started to fill up quick! Very large portions, excellent flavor! We could've shared one dish between 2 people or 2 dishes between 3 with leftovers to still pack up. Seafood combo with garlic butter was spot on! Calamari was soft, not chewy, loads of clams. Definitely will be our go to for casual Italian food! Plenty of parking!!

Located in the waimalu shopping center is Cantania Ristorante. Reasonable prices and huge portions! I had the Chicken Sorrentino, - Breaded chicken breast topped with eggplant and mozzarella cheese cooked with mushrooms, butter and Marsala wine. My husband had the Calamari Capri, - Calamari sautéed with garlic, onion, capers, black olives and fresh tomato cooked with white wine butter sauce. Both were very good! The ambience was nice, clean and relaxing with soft music playing. A very nice and friendly lady served us. I'll need to go back to try their other dishes!

Probably eat here at least 2x a month at least. Quality, portions are good, and service is great. I love the take out containers as well. It's one of those hidden gems that are hard to come by.

When I worked in town, I used to go to their Pioneer Plaza location quite often. When I heard they were opening a restaurant in the Waimalu Shopping Center, I added them to my Yelp Bookmarks. We usually go to our favorite Italian restaurant located in Pearl Kai Shopping Center to celebrate special occasions but decided to finally try this place for my husband's birthday. We were all planning to order a salad. Our waitress mentioned that we should share because they give a lot. My husband and I split the Toss Green Salad and my kids split the Caesar Salad. Yup, I think the salad would've been too much for one person...props to her!!! Their homemade dressing for the toss greens was soooooo good! My husband doesn't usually comment about dressings but said he really liked it. I enjoyed it too but included is also their tasty homemade pickled carrots (used to ask for this when I ordered my large salad from their Pioneer Plaza location). Think we may be dropping by often just for this salad...yum! For our appetizers, we ordered the Sauteed Mushroom and Sauteed Broccoli. Both were cooked with butter and choke garlic. It was very tasty and a huge portion was served for both! My son and I always order the Chicken Saltimbocca that includes chicken breast, thin layer of eggplant, prosciutto, cheese and mushrooms at other restaurants BUT here at Catania, their Saltimbocca has the prosciutto but not the eggplant. If you order their Chicken Sorrentino, it has the eggplant but not the prosciutto so my son ordered the Saltimbocca and I ordered the Sorrentino to compare. Both of us liked the Saltimbocca better...there was more taste. The Sorrentino was okay...the eggplant was too thick and maybe should've been cooked a little longer because there was a soft crunch to it. I don't think I'll order this again...will try something different next time. My husband always orders Chicken Marsala which includes breaded chicken breast, cooked with mushrooms, butter and Marsala wine. He enjoyed it and thought it tasted just as good as the other restaurant we go to. My daughter always orders the Chicken Alfredo. She also enjoyed her meal. Both of them would order these again when we return. For dessert, I usually order Tiramisu but they were out...bummers. We ordered a Kahlua and a Lilikoi Cheesecake and 2 orders of the Haupia ice cream. I liked the Lilikoi cheesecake better than the Kahlua and didn't think the ice cream had too much Haupia taste BUT my son liked both cheesecakes and my husband and daughter enjoyed the ice cream. Hmmm, is my taste buds going bad? LOL! Overall, the workers are really nice, service was fast, food was tasty, the restaurant is spacious and clean and easy-to-find free parking right in front of the restaurant. I thought the price of the salads, appetizers and main meals were reasonable for the generous portions that were given (enough for 2 meals and then some) but thought the price of the cheesecakes were pricey because it was small for $7.50 a piece. FYI: BYOB (bring your own booze)

The food was great. Everything we ordered was nice and hot. I wish they had complimentary bread like many other eateries do. This place is located in the Waimalu Shopping plaza at the Ewa end of the building. I remember it being a bar. I appreciate the cleanliness of this establishment. It's not too big but a nice cozy spot. Service, I would say was exceptional. We didn't have too long of a wait until our entree's arrived. NOTE: if you have a large party (especially on weekends) the restaurant advises to pre-order so there is no back up in the kitchen. The only thing that I would recommend for this establishment is to clarify the time limit of 90 minutes. I was not made aware of this during my communication with the employee. We were told that it's on the menu however we didn't see any indication of a time limit on the menu both in the restaurant or online. Overall, I would recommend this place to anyone who wants to eat Italian food.

Food Service Ambiance Small cute and cozy.. it was a-bit noisy and busy when I experienced it.

Really 4.5 stars Came a few years ago when they first opened this location. Plenty of parking IF you are early enough for dinner since this place has multiple food establishments Service is great. It was a Friday eve and it took time for the food to come from the kitchen (pretty much a full house) but they came to take our order quickly, and after they brought the appetizers, and then later the entrees, they checked back each time to be sure everything was satisfactory. Being able to BYOB made Catania an option for a spur of the moment birthday celebration. I noticed several tables brought their own bottles. Food was delicious! Each dish was so good! Serving were huge! We should have shared some plates because no one could finish theirs. Has the garlic cheese bread. So yummy. Better than many places. Also the hot antipasto was very tasty, worth shrimp, tender calamari strips, clams, mushrooms. Should have had plain white bread with it! Two of us ordered the Calamari Parmesan and it was fantastic! We left the linguine so we could eat all the calamari. The chicken puttanesca and florentine were great, and the meat lasagna was very good. Their Mariana's sauce is excellent. Aroma and taste really made the dishes. The plates were all served with linguine, which was nice and al dente. Down side: no complimentary white bread. (They do serve three different kinds - white, garlic, garlic cheese). No veal dishes, which I love. Would prefer they served alcohol but since it's BYOB with no corkage fee, it's ok. Will come back when I'm not in the mood for veal or an alcoholic drink.

Located on the corner of Waimalu Shopping Center, Catania offers up BIG portions and friendly service. Since this used to be a bar, I didn't know what to expect but the restaurant is nice! Lots of seating and clean. To start, we ordered a Caesar salad and garlic bread (forgot to get pics of both). For our entrees, my mom and I decided to split the Chicken Pesto (no tomatoes, sub extra mushrooms) and it was delicious. It was creamy, full of asparagus and mushrooms, and the chicken was tender. My dad ordered the Chicken Anchovy Olio. Unfortunately, he wasn't a big fan as he said the garlic was burnt but I know others that love it so may have just been an off night. The customer service, however, was great. The owner came to speak with us and thanked us for coming in. She was very attentive and checked on us several times throughout the night. I will definitely dine here again.

Reasonably priced Italian food, great service, great tasting, generous portions, no need dress up if you don't want to. We truly enjoyed ourselves last night.

My wife and I had lunch at my favorite restaurant (Catania) today for Father's Day. The owners Andy and Linda are great and always make you feel like family. The food at Catania is the best Italian food on Oahu. I ordered one of my favorites (Chicken Marsala) and my wife ordered (Hot Antipasto) Absolutely delicious. The two giant chicken breast are so tender and filled with Marsala a mouth watering sauce that blends so well with the pasta and mushrooms. The Hot Antipasto is the best Antipasto you will ever taste. Added benefit is ordering a side of hot garlic bread and then dipping the garlic bread into the Antipasto sauce. Incredible! Love this place. Sincerely Dan and Dar Sparks

My bf and I always enjoying going to Catalina for either lunch or dinner. Located in the same shopping center as Kabuki and Chun Wah Kam in Aiea. A family business and they are always so nice there. The food is delicious and the portions are pretty big that I always have leftovers. My favorite is the seafood pasta. Delicious. And when I just want something simple, I'll get the spaghetti with meatballs. I'm never disappointed.

"Wait, why do we go to Olive Garden when we can come here?" -- high praise from my other half who is the pasta authority in the house. And I agree! Our family ordered Chicken Saltimbocca, Chicken Marsala, Chicken Marinara, Garlic Bread, and Tiramisu. The portions are PLENTIFUL in the best way. I think the Marsala was a bit salty, but there was enough of the chicken/mushrooms that I was able to take leftovers and cook up some plain spaghetti and enjoy it a second day! The wait staff are super friendly and kind, and very understanding that we brought kids. Overall a wonderful experience and we're happy to revisit and recommend them on repeat.

Came here for the first time to celebrate a birthday and it didn't disappoint, HUGE portions for reasonable prices. The food is good, not as good as other fancier places but it's local kine italian food good. I noticed most people who entered on saturday night dinner had reservations so i would recommend getting a reservation for the weekend evenings. You can bring your own alcohol if you want. We all enjoyed our food and all had plenty of leftover to eat for the next day. Our favorite dish was the chicken saltimbocca, it was enough for 2-3 meals! Highly recommend if you want a casual affordable place to eat to hang out w friends or family.

Didnt know where we were going to eat for lunch but due to the always busy parking lot-we ended up in front of Catania. Never noticed this place before. Nice cozy place. Wanted something quick so just ordered salad and italian meatball sandwich. Salad was huge! Dressing on the sweet side but so ono! The carrots, olives and tomatoes made the salad even more scrumptious. Then the sandwich. I think they make their own bread. Nice crisp, soft center. So good! Couldnt finish the meal and took the rest home. Will definitely visit again. If lunch was that good-i need to try their pasta!!! Reservations are encouraged. 2 thumbs up!!