Matteo's Osteria

Last night we enjoyed another outstanding dinner at Matteo’s in Wailea! This place never disappoints. The service from Suki was excellent. He was warm and attentive. I began with my favorite blood orange Italian soda and Suki recommended to add fresh mint, which was a delightful touch. We always start with our favorite meatball appetizer, it’s the perfect way to begin the meal. The Cesar salad was fresh and full of flavor. Chicken parm is our go-to entrée, and we love that you can swap out the pasta to suit your taste (a small detail that makes a big difference!). We also ordered our other favorite dish, the baked lasagna. Warning, this dish comes out piping hot and packed with rich, comforting flavors, it’s definitely a dish to enjoy at a mindful pace. Consistently delicious food, great service, and a welcoming atmosphere make Matteo’s a favorite we return to again and again!

Came to make a visit to Matteo Osterio after seeing a clip of Guy Fieri eating here. Ordered Fettuccine frutti di mare squid ink pasta with crab, clams, shrimp, with tomato, garlic, white wine, lobster veloute sauce. Ordered Bolognese which is made with tagliatelle pasta with maui co beef and Italian sausage with tomato and Parmigiano-Reggiano. The fettucine frutti di mare and the bolognese were probably some of the best I have ever had. I know they are known for the Bolognese and lasagna but I highly recommend trying the fettucine frutti di mare if you make a visit here. Also ordered the tiramisu for dessert. The mascarpone cream was a little too sweet for my liking but overall it was a great and to a phenomenal dinner. Reservations are highly recommended. Parking is free and adequate spots located in plaza parking lot.

We had the chance to visit Matteo’s while visiting Maui and it was by far our favorite restaurant of our trip! They have authentic Italian cuisine with a great variety of dishes ranging from pastas to seafood to chicken entrees. They are very celiac aware and offer great gluten free options including gluten free bread and most of their dishes can be made gluten free. Service was great and food came out very fast and was delicious. They have a wonderful wine selection as well! Beautiful atmosphere with both indoor and outdoor dining areas. Definitely recommended this place!

A Hidden Gem in Maui! The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, with a cozy, upscale vibe that still feels relaxed. I ordered the lasagna and was completely blown away, easily one of the best I’ve ever had. It was rich, flavorful, and perfectly layered with just the right balance of cheese, sauce, and pasta. You can really tell it’s made from scratch with high-quality ingredients and a lot of care. The service was also top-notch, friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, I highly recommend stopping by Matteo’s. I’ll definitely be coming back next time I’m in town!

This place is a gem! The food was wonderful and if you’re gluten free they offer pasta options. We went on a girls trip and were all impressed! The eggplant appetizer was to die for but everything was soooo good. I am a foodie and I highly recommend!

Oh, how the years keep piling on. My gang took me out for my birthday dinner here. It was the first time for all of us and definitely won't be our last. LOCATION: They're within the Wailea Town Center, a small strip mall located behind the new Residence Inn Marriott. Parking at night was plentiful due to the other businesses being closed. ATMOSPHERE: They've done a great job with transforming the space into a very warm, inviting and chic eatery. Seating is a mix of in and out, with a small bar, all-glass wine "cellar" and open-view kitchen. MENU: Italian fare including apps, salads, pastas, pizzas, fish, steak, kids menu, happy hour. BEVERAGE: Sicilian Rose This Ketel One martini included prosecco which gave it a nice fizz and sweetened with a white peach nectar. Absolutely delish. So much so, I had four of them!? Or was it five? I wasn't driving so I didn't care, lol! FOOD: House Bread My dislike for focaccia is slowly fading as I loved this. Instead of butter, it came with a healthier hummus spread. Caesar Salad The chunky-cut Romaine leaves were fresh and well-coated in a creamy-tangy caesar dressing and sprinkled with shaved parmesan. Very good version. Bruschetta Al Tonno Because we were a party of four, we added an additional bruschetta so we could each have one. The raw ahi was utmost fresh and teamed with a mix of fresh tomatoes, salty capers, garlic and basil. Crunchy, savory, sweet; the best of three worlds. Bruschetta slices were a bit small but the wonderful flavors made up for their petiteness. Filetto I was torn between the bolognese pasta and this dish but after seeing pics of this, I was sold due to its mouth-watering dark brown sauce. The tenderloin was amazingly tender. I asked for medium rare but it came out more medium; no biggie. Flavor and moisture were strengths of this dish as it was doused in a savory, dark brown demi mushroom sauce. Total heaven. Stewed cherry tomatoes added a nice acidic balance. I failed to comprehend that the lumpy (a positive to me) mashed potatoes were infused with chunks of gorgonzola cheese, a variety I'm not fond of due to its boldness, and was the only downfall. DESSERT: I was treated to a decadent tiramisu in a cup, topped with a sole birthday candle. So sweet of them! One of my friends opted for the affogato which looked divine and must've been as it was devoured in a snap! SERVICE: Absolutely professional, friendly and took great care of us the entire night. Thank you! OVERALL: I'm being more austere with my five star ratings but Matteo's truly deserves it.

My husband and I tried a few items at Matteo’s on our trip to Hawaii. The focaccia bread, bolognese, and butternut squash ravioli were so very tasty! We also got an appetizer that had peaches, prosciutto, and burrata. It was also delish but the peaches were rock hard. Aside from that we would highly recommend checking out this place!

This restaurant delivered what can only be described as the best dining experience we’ve ever had. From the moment we walked in, it was clear we were in for something special. The food was absolutely outstanding – everything cooked to order with precision and care. What truly impressed us was how they handled my daughter’s gluten and dairy allergies. Rather than simply accommodating her restrictions, they created a custom meal that had her beaming with joy. After two weeks on the island, she declared it the best meal she’d had during our entire stay – high praise from a discerning critic! Our server Kiana provided truly top-notch service throughout the evening. She didn’t miss a single detail and anticipated our needs before we even realized them ourselves. Her professionalism and attentiveness elevated the entire experience. From the hostess who confirmed our reservations earlier in the day and the greeted us warmly as we arrived, to the water and bus staff who kept everything running smoothly while we ate, this restaurant operates like a well-oiled machine. Every team member clearly takes pride in their work, and that dedication translates directly to an exceptional guest experience. Outstanding food paired with flawless service – this is how dining should be done!

I would definitely eat here again. Decent wine list. Good assortment of pastas and mains and salads. Options for GF people. Saltimbucca was great. Polenta was a little caky, yet flavor was good. Chicken parm was great, nicely breaded with mozzarella and sauce, although probably could have been a little thinner (it was quite thick) The bruschetta with Tonno (tuna and capers over vjppped tomatoes and garlic on top of bread, was unique and flavorful.

Food was tasty and service was good, no complaints there. I'm sure it's par for course on the island (it's our first time in Hawaii), but we got the gnocchi vodka special (just pasta and sauce, no meat). Imagine our surprise when it ended up costing 42 dollars. Again, this may be par for the course for the island and it's not like you're paying for a bad product or service. Just shocking is all.

Delicious homemade tagliatelle bolognese pasta and kids penne. The bolognese was rich and flavorful with generous portions of freshly made pasta. My kiddo liked her penne pasta but hated the turkey meatball. The turkey meatballs had an odd taste and texture, so we swapped for chicken instead. Would have preferred traditional beef / pork meatballs instead of the healthy tasting version. Excellent service and enjoyed dining out on the patio.

This place is great. First time in Maui. Left the resort to get some Italian and stumbled in on this place. The kids got pizza which they both liked. Could use a little more sauce but the crust was on point. I had the lasagna. Phenomenal. Wife got the chicken parm and she thought it was fresh and delicious. The tiramisu was also tasty! Sat outside. Good ambiance inside and out. Kiana was a great server. Try this place out if you want Italian.

IM OBSESSED WITH THIS PLACE It's the perfect Italian place for Maui. Where do I start with this review?! Fresh, home made pasta. Genuinely kind and caring employees. Slightly more upscale so you can dress up but it's not pretentious so it's also a cute family/kid friendly vibe if desired. We had espresso martinis, wine, and lemon drop shots (it was my birthday lol). All of the food was wonderful! Can't wait to come back and try more!!

Amazing, amazing, amazing, best Italian food I ever had & I have been to Italy 3 times.

Going to an Italian restaurant in Maui it's probably not the first thing that comes to mind, but we had several reservations for this week and I wanted to have different types of culinary experiences. I'll start by saying that our expectations were exceeded in every way. The atmosphere is very nice and we sat outside on a covered patio type setting and it was considerably quieter than the inside part of the restaurant so that was a big plus. There were numerous nice touches even before we ordered, including freshly baked focaccia, and a sampling of a roasted cauliflower soup served in demitasse cup. We started with splitting a Caesar salad, which was more than enough for two. It was lightly dressed, and it was delicious and not overpowering. My lovely date had the seafood pasta. The squid ink pasta was al dente as it should be and the dish was full of seafood in a light lobster broth. She said it was the best seafood pasta she's ever had. I had a chicken Parm that was on the specials menu, and I felt like the serving size was a full chicken. It was lightly breaded and the sauce and cheese were very tasty. I chose spaghetti for the pasta and it was perfect and the serving size was more than generous. We wish we had saved room for dessert because the mele apple tart in puff pastry looked incredible. And then there was our server. If you are a fan of my reviews, you know that I tend to focus more on the food than the service. Our server tonight was Kiana, and she was among the best we've ever had. Friendly, warm and attentive from start to finish, she is a great representative of the restaurant. We felt like a friend was taking care of us. If you have a car, there is lots of parking in the lot and we were lucky enough to be staying close by. Be sure to make a reservation.

This was a gem of a restaurant! My husband and I were craving Italian food and this was less than a mile from our hotel. When we arrived it was busy, but we were quickly attended to by the two hostesses at the front. They were both very friendly. We decided to sit at the bar because we didn't have a reservation; we were seated no more than 5 minutes after we arrived. Our server for the evening was the bartender who did a great job juggling the bar and the orders of all of us dining at the bar. Again, she was very warm and friendly. She always made sure to check in and provide refills on drinks. The food was great. I had the bolognese and added the turkey meatballs. I was a little hesitant about the turkey meatballs as I have not had good experiences with that in the past, but I was pleasantly proven wrong here as I enjoyed every bite. All pastas are made in-house and you can really taste that difference. The prices are on the higher end (which is why it's not a 5 star), but I didn't mind that as much since we were provided good service and good food.

Can't recommend this place enough! Called to inquire how long of a wait for party of 5 with a baby. I was told I could be fit in now. I was asked for my number and added to the reservation list with 15 min to get there. Kids had pizza, we ordered lasagna and chick parm. Everything was wonderful. Michelle the hostess made the visit though-kind, gave recommendations of things to do in the area and handed out hugs to my boys! Will def be back when in Maui!

I had dinner here recently and had a really nice experience. I was sat inside but it was near the open door so I had some fresh air. My waitress took good care of me, came by often and was attentive. I started with the CIAO BELLA cocktail: Drake's Organic Vodka | St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur | Aperol | House Lemon Juice . This was really flavorful. I enjoyed it. I had the OSTERIA salad - Arugula / Endive / Red Grapes / Gorgonzola Cheese / House-made Candied Walnuts / Creamy Lemon Dressing. Great toppings, flavorful dressing. A nice sized portion. For my entree, I did one of the specials that night - a mushroom risotto which I added grilled shrimp to. The portion was huge. The rice was flavorful, soft but not too mushy. Good mushroom flavor. The shrimp were nicely grilled. Overall, a really nice meal. This is a hidden gem in Wailea.

One of the best Italian meals we have ever had. Restaurant was BUSY at 5:30, surprisingly so. Reservations at least a week in advance if you want a table in "busy" season. Table service was excellent, although he did spill a bit of my martini when served. Food was fantastic; Bruschetta with tuna appetizer was crazy good. The short rib entree was excellent. She has the Fettuccini di Mare - excellent choice as well. Cabernet by the galls was excellent. Very expensive, all in - but it was the finest dining we experienced on our vacation to Maui. We will make another reservation for our next trip early.

tonight I ordered the lasagna and it was absolutely delicious, comforting, and full of flavor. What really made the experience even better was the amazing service. Kianna was such a sweetheart, super attentive, genuine, and made me feel so taken care of the entire time. Big shoutout to Michael and Shea as well both were so friendly and welcoming, always checking in with a smile. The whole vibe of the restaurant was warm and relaxed thanks to them. The whole team created such a positive and inviting atmosphere. Great food, great service, and genuinely great people. Highly recommend can't wait to come back!

Made a reservation here on a Friday night while staying in the area. After a lackluster meal at Olivine, we were looking forward to a more stabilized Italian meal and experience somewhere else. We had a reservation for 8:30, however - they called asking us if we could come around 8 instead. We drove here and parked walking g up at 7:50 thinking this would help them even more. Nope. We were told the table wouldn't be ready until 8:15. ??????????????!!!!!!!!!! To make matters even worse a walk-in came up- and was sat before us. What's the point of a reservation again? We started with the burrata caprese salad to start. It passed the eye test, but there's was an odd taste to it - wasn't sure if it was the tomato but there was a high acid taste to them. Almost chemical. The special was chicken Parmesan - they were out - so I went with the spaghetti carbonara. And to be honest, I am glad I did. This may have been the best version of carbonara I have had in quite a long time. The pancetta was crispy and salty, and the sauce was perfectly done. Wow. For dessert, I ordered the lemon coconut cannoli and a cup of coffee. The cannoli was meh - they really need a proper cheesecake option.

This was probably my favorite meal during our time in Maui. We decided to share a bunch of apps and entrees since so many things appealed to us. We started with shrimp (rolled in ham), a flatbread and meatballs. All were great, but the shrimp seemed to be the favorite among our table. For our entrees our party of 4 shared 2 orders of the squid ink pasta since everyone wanted that along with a chicken parm. The pasta was great and the chicken parm looked great, but we were SO full from everything else that we couldn't eat more than a bite of it. Our waiter had told us it would be the prefect amount of food, but perhaps he under estimated our appetites. And all the delicious bread they served us with our apps filled is as well. I brought back to our hotel half the pasta and the entire chicken parm and enjoyed some of it cold for lunch the next day. Too full for dessert, but my kids found room for cannolis which seemed to be the perfect ending to our meal. Everyone agreed it was delicious and that they would come back if in Maui again.

Went there for dinner one night, because the place was just a couple of minutes' walk from our condo. We had a reservation, but still had to wait quite a bit to get seated; several parties were waiting outside. We were seated outside, which was great, very nice ambiance. The bread basket wasn't great: day-old focaccia. Didn't expect that from an Italian restaurant. Also, the dipping mix was 30% oil and 70% balsamic vinegar. Probably poured in a rush, but who does that? Drinks were ok. Hubby asked for a redo on his margarita because the bartender simply poured room-temperature ingredients over ice in a glass without chilling them first (afraid of the shaker, perhaps?). I ordered the Ciao Bella (actually, bello ), not sure where the St. Germain ran off to, certainly not in my drink. It was ok, though. Appetizer salads were really good. The Isola monchong main dishes were wonderful. We both loved it! Everything just worked on that dish. We paired it with a bottle of Vermentino, and it was spot on. Didn't end the meal well, though, because the cannolis were horrible. One bite was enough . The filling tasted off, kind of sour and overly cheesy in a bad way; no coconut flavor, just some toasted coconut on the ends. Very disappointing... To be fair, we'd probably give it another chance on our next visit, there's plenty to try on their menu.

We loved the food, ambiance and service of this hidden gem. We will definitely return to this wonderful restaurant!

This place was absolutely amazing! Everything was homemade from the pasta to the sauces to the desserts and we couldn't be more happy and thankful to have wine and dined at this wonderful establishment! Definitely will be back!

As a Maui local , Ive been to all the high end resort restaurants in Wailea . And to Mamas numerous times . But when it comes down to it , Matteos is the best restaurant on Maui and my personal favorite. The food , the waitstaff, the atmosphere... Its all there... feel like you are in your family's kitchen. I can't say enough about this place . Aloha served there !!!

My friend who worked in the culinary field at several restaurants around Maui recommended this spot when I said that I was looking for some of the best food on the Island. I love a good Italian spot so I was eager to try. Our meal was lovely from start to finish. The lilikoi Italian soda was delicious and refreshing and focaccia bread with oil was great. Foccacia is my favorite kind of bread so any place that serves this is automatically on my good side lol. The chicken parmesan was *muah* *Chef's kiss* fried perfectly and seasoned really well, and served in a good-sized portion. Our waitress was really nice. When she asked my friend and me what the occasion was, I told her that I was reconnecting with my childhood friend I hadn't seen in 20 years, she was nice enough to give us dessert on the house, and that tiramisu was bussin! I never would've guessed that one of my favorite meals in Maui would be Italian food!

Service was exceptional at the bar!! Food was as outstanding as ever!! Highly recommended! Mahalo

Food average Service good Ambiance good Better Italian restaurants in the area Pasta was soggy Marinara sauce mediocre

I rarely leave reviews, but this experience was too disappointing not to share. From the moment our food arrived, it was clear we were in for a letdown. Every dish we tried was either flavorless, poorly executed, or both. It felt like we were eating cafeteria food disguised as a fine dining experience -- and an expensive one at that. My appetite quickly turned into regret. The pasta was overcooked, the sauces tasted like they came from a can, and the cheese added nothing but confusion. I tried to give each dish a fair chance, but by the third bite, I was just pushing food around my plate. The service felt cold and indifferent, which only made the whole night feel worse. I went in expecting a special meal and left wondering how it went so wrong. Save yourself the disappointment -- there are much better places to eat.

Rude pushy service. Guilt tripped us into buying a bottle. Convinced the table we should take it to go. Then tossed the bottle and said he would fill it back up if that's really what we wanted. Food was also bland. Short rib was just a pressure cooked bland main course. The chicken scallopini was extremely dry and the side pasta was also tasteless. An overpriced step down from the Olive Garden chain with the bonus pushy/rude service. This place was amazing 10 years ago. Not sure what happened!

This Italian place was very pretty with a lot of seatings indoors and outdoors. I think I went on a busy night because it took awhile for me to order drinks and my food. Nonetheless the house bread they serve as your little appetizer was cold and the oily sauce on the side was subpar. We also got the parma as an appetizer and it was so delicious and warm. I got the arrabbiata as my entree and it felt like it was just pasta sauce from the bottle. It wasn't as spicy as it claimed to be and the sauce was quite runny. The dessert was my favorite part because the lava cake melted in my mouth. However the tiramisu wasn't the typical coffee flavor. It was just more creamy and vanilla. Overall I would give this place another chance because I think they just had a busy night l.

Best southern Italian food all over the place ! Everything so fresh and authentic. Chef & owner is a great guy who knows how to treat his guests, his hospitality is on TOP. He customized for us some dishes as he heard our preferences. All the workers are also very welcoming and friendly. Nice vibe since entering the place and all through the dining experience.

Insanely great food!! We sat at the bar and had such an amazing meal! Eggplant parmigiana, spaghetti bolognese, lasagna, Cesar salad and all the amazing wines!! However, our bartender/waiter made it an unforgettable evening and all her recommendations were spot on! Davita (spelling??) was one of the best we've ever had the opportunity to work with) (Dug into the food to fast to take any photos other than that of the bread!)

The Ambiance is very welcoming. Seating is plentiful both indoors and outdoors. We got sat, what felt to me a dark corner table, kind brushed off to the side where the lighting decor seemed to have fallen off or was just non existent. That is just my perception. The service was attentive. Water kept getting filled promptly. Our waitress was very knowledgeable about the menu and wine selection. The focaccia served was cold, although it seems to be a constant comment here. The oil and balsamic were ok, noting great. We ordered the G's Meatballs, the frutti de mare, and the lasagna. The meatballs had really good flavor along with the marinara sauce it is served with. They were on the other hand cold and not as hot as the flatbread/pita style bread it came with. The Frutti de Mare was seasoned very well. It has a base of garlic and white wine sauce accompanied with a lackluster array of seafood to be called a Frutti de Mare. Pasta was cooked al dente, which is a good thing for us. The Lasagna, which many here have raved about was just ok. It lacked some robust flavors. Maybe an off batch. For the pricing of the place, I honestly expected a bit more enjoyment in the meal. Overall, I don't think I would return to Matteo's. I would want to try a different italian spot next time on the island.

Food arrived in 5 min, obviously not freshly prepared. Worse, the host asked us to leave after an hour and twenty minutes and literally kicked us out. So rude. I will not go back and neither should you!

Butternut squash ravioli was fantastic. Eggplant parmigiana was tasteless. Watch out for their wine list, they charge $88 for a bottle that was $20 on Vivino.

Food was delicious, we got the melone (special menu) , and bruschetta for appetizers. They were both full of amazing flavors. For dinner we got their short rib and squid ink seafood pasta. Overall, their food is excellent tasting. The service was wonderful. The lady who seated us was very polite and friendly. Our server had so much knowledge about the menu and he was also very friendly. The outside seating was too cold for me, I would choose to sit inside instead.

We had the best time at Matteo's Osteria! Our waitress, Kiana, was the best waitress we've ever had. She was attentive, efficient, and kind! The food was also delicious. We will definitely be back!

Lovely place in Waileia for delicious Italian food. Great service, delicious food, indoor and outdoor dining. Highly recommend.

My husband and I stayed at AC Hotel by Marriot in Wailea for a couple nights for our mini honeymoon. We we didn't want to drive to far for dinner and found that Matteo's was literally a minute walking distance from our hotel. This fine dining Italian restaurant is located in the Wailea Town Center. Although I called last minute for reservations they were able to take us in. The place was pretty busy even on a Wednesday night. I ordered the Fettuccine Frutti Di Mare (black squid ink pasta with seafood) and my husband got the lasagna (he's a simple kind of guy lol). We shared a Caesar salad for our appetizer. Dinner comes with focaccia bread. The black squid ink pasta had a generous amount of seafood and was light but flavorful. The lasagna is actually their popular dish and I can see why. My husband really enjoyed it. Filled with Maui cattle company beef and Italian sausage. I really liked their marinara sauce as well. Service was friendly and attentive despite it being busy. Overall great food and service!

We did takeout for a party of five - we had the bolognese, signature meal catch of the day with risotto, lasagna, butternut squash ravioli, carbonara, Caesar salad and tiramisu. Signature meal was delicious but rich and creamy, would've liked a bit of lemon or spice. Tiramisu was delicious. Everyone loved what they got. This place lives up to the hype and we're excited to go back.

Time for an update, and I'm not too happy writing this. Back in 2015 my wife and I had a wonderful meal at Matteo's. We now live on Maui and just visited Matteo's for the first time post-COVID. Friends joined us for dinner. The manager was also our waiter and bartender. My wife and I started with cocktails (I had their take on an Old Fashioned, she had a Manhattan). Both were outstanding, the best we've had on Maui (yes, every bit as good as Mama's). Both couples decided to split a Caesar salad, $18.00 for the salad plus $3.00 upcharge to add anchovies (this is per couple). The salad was just OK. Institutional-bought dressing on pre-bagged romaine lettuce, a couple pieces of shaved parmesan and nice, big croutons. The salads came already-split for us, which was a pleasant surprise since we hadn't asked for that. Each salad had one diced anchovy - most restaurants put two or three whole anchovies on top of the salad when you request (and pay for) anchovies. So, not an awesome Caesar salad for $21.00 per couple (or so we thought). My wife had the lasagna, which was very good. Our friends had spaghetti bolognese, which was also good, and the frutti di mare (seafood pasta) on a squid-ink pasta, which was undercooked and inedible. You're on Maui and can't serve a great seafood pasta? I love a good spaghetti carbonara and I was assured it was one of the best dishes they make. Well, the bottom of the plate was filled with a cream-based sauce, pasta on top of that, and then the cooked pancetta mixture on top of that. Folks, this is a hard nope. An authentic carbonara is made creamy by using an egg, no cream or milk involved. The egg is broken into the cooked pasta, along with the cooked pancetta, and is stirred around, with lots of grated Parmesan cheese, to make a wonderful integrated pasta dish. This was an Americanized version of a carbonara and I do not mean that as a compliment. Our friend told our waiter about the inedible squid ink pasta and he removed that from the bill. We were shocked to see that our $21.00 caesar salads had been rung up as $14.00 per person, apparently surcharged for splitting into separate plates (which we had not requested). I understand that some restaurants surcharge for splitting dishes, but I have never had a surcharge without an advance warning (typically printed on the menu). That's a total of $56.00 for two mediocre Caesar salads. I don't normally discuss other restaurants when I review a place. However, $56.00 for two ho-hum salads is ridiculous. Just down the street, Manoli's has the family-size (shared) "Plak Salad" (loaded with lettuce, chicken, tomatoes, feta cheese, greek dressing and fried onion straws on top) for $36.00, and you get more than enough for four to share. Or go to Nick's Fish Market in the Fairmont Hotel and get our favorite, the "Maui Wowie" salad (with shrimp, tomatoes, kalamata olives, pepperoncinis, feta cheese and more) for around $20.00 per salad. Seriously. A lot has changed in the nine years since our first visit. The food quality is down and the prices are up (as they are everywhere, inflation is nationwide...). I don't mind paying a lot for a great meal, but this was just not a high-end Italian meal. I hope their owners take a look at this review and do a re-think. At the current prices everything should be fresh, made-to-order and wonderful. Or serve the food that you're serving today and lower your prices (and customer expectations). Aside from the great cocktails this dinner was equivalent to a meal at Olive Garden, and a step below chain restaurants like Romano's Macaroni Grill.

Close to Italy as you can get! The food is top to none. The service is always attentive and giving the best experience for the customer. The ambiance gives an Italian meets island feel-- you can't go wrong. Must try when you are here!

Hands down some of the best Italian food I have ever had - and we found it in Maui! The service was incredible, including the knowledge of our server on what my husband could eat that was gluten free. It is hard to find gluten free bread and Italian food that is good, but all of the food we ate at Matteo's was great.

I always enjoyed my favorite pasta at Matteo's. Our servers and wait staff are always excellent if only they would train their hostesses to be friendlier. My husband & I had dinner there last night. We walked up to the hostess podium and was met with a "What the hell do you want" face. She never cracked a smile or said hello. I understand she's in training but my gosh if you hate the job so much you should work elsewhere, life is short to be miserable. It doesn't hurt to say hello, I guarantee it, should try it.

Great menu ...translating to both fantastic tasting food and ambiance. Highly recommend. We are over here yearly, and this is always a stop for us. You will not be disappointed.

All I can say is Matteo's never fails to impress me. Michael the GM is kind, and the perfect kind of attentive. It's not often your server is the general manager. The food was as good today as it was 8 years ago and that's saying a lot. The butternut squash ravioli melts in your mouth. The wine list is heavenly and extensive. The ceasar salad was one of the best I've had in a while and I eat them often so that's saying a lot. The chocolate mousse I was given as a birthday treat had the best vanilla whipped cream on top I have ever had. Thank you everyone at Matteo's for making my birthday special. On a side note. All of the restaurants and people on Maui are living and working under a layer of stress and PTSD that is heartbreaking. They are short staffed and working insane hours. Be kind, patient and over tip.

Best food, service & ambiance ever!!! Highly recommended. Don't pass Matteo's up whenever you are on Maui...

The food, service and ambiance was great! We got the lasagna, vodka pasta and chicken parmigiana everything was DELICIOUS! I would definitely recommend this place, my fav so far on this trip.. Michael was amazing very attentive and friendly.. Didn't have a chance to take a picture

The pasta was great, the Misto salad was good, but the service was absolutely horrible. Our server, Mike, decides to grandstand about how terrible the living conditions are on the island, talking over me constantly. That guy was unloading all his problems on us. Don't need it Mike!! Be appreciative I tipped you!!

The food in this restaurant was very good. The wait staff also was very good. The only complaint I would have with this restaurant is that it is pretty loud inside. They did have outdoor seating but we weren't able to do that but if you like a fun and lively restaurant, this is for you.

first of all, I'm so glad salad is back yay. And of course, the butternut squash it's so good. I find it difficult to ever order anything else! Our greeter Michelle is always so friendly and our waitress! Kiana! She might've been the best waitress I've ever had

Food was nothing special. Service was fine. Drinks were good! The coconut cream cannolis were great!

After another visit and four years after my initial review, this place still gets all the stars. I verified my previous stellar rating of it last evening. Reservations are recommended because it fills up quickly and walk-ins can wait quite a while for a ready table. But the food and service have remained consistent and I had just as good of a meal there last night as I have had every time I have been there over the past several years. The pricing has gone up a bit but I suppose that is to be expected in the tourist heavy zone of Wailea. The wine program is still outstanding and I am truly impressed by the multi-page, Italian heavy offerings representing multiple regions of the boot shaped country. The wine pricing is a bit punishing at about 3.5 times retail markup but it is hard to argue with the varietals on offer given this location in paradise. Again, what makes this so impressive to me is that they are able to pull this off being nowhere near Italy and I'm pretty sure that the nearest respectable grape growing vineyards are about 2,500 miles away. While this is not an inexpensive night out, it is a delicious break from the usual Maui fare. I can highly recommend this when you are tired of fish tacos and poke bowls. Kudos to Matteo's for being able to remain on my shortlist of great dining options off resort property when in the Wailea area.

There was no seating inside so I ordered again. When I got there there was no one standing at the check-in counter. So I walked inside and I was told that I needed to go outside and wait for someone to come help me. It took a good 10 minutes for someone to come out and help. Not to mention Multiple people started walking up wondering if there was anyone that would help them. Service thus far was poor. Finally got the food, and walked back to my hotel. When I got back the food was cold and extremely greasy. It was not worth the money and I will definitely look for other options in the future.

My husband and I are regular Maui visitors. We ate at Matteo's years ago when they first opened and had an excellent experience, but then we took friends there and had a server who said something rude regarding my friend's food allergies. We haven't returned for years. We finally decided to thaw the chill and try them again. Matteo's is located in a small business center and it is easy to park. Casual attire is fine. They have a lovely covered outdoor seating area, but you have to book that when you make your reservation. Matteo's has a nice selection of wines by the glass, mostly Italian and California. We had an Italian chardonnay that was refreshing and well-balanced. We started with the Bruschetta al Tonno. You get four pieces. This was a beautiful plate! The tuna was tender and fresh. The upcountry tomatoes were tasty. The bread was soft, which made it easy to eat without sending the toppings flying, but it wasn't a true "bruschetta." Foccacia and olive oil with balsamic vinegar are also brought to the table. It was soft and tasty. We also had one of the fresh catch specials that comes in their Isola preparation. The fish was very well prepared. The prep is on the heavy side. There is a very rich and creamy fennel-thyme puree and a rich risotto cake on top of that as well as a sauce. The tomatoes provide a nice hit of acid, but there weren't a lot of them. I finished the fish, but the dish was heavy and I couldn't finish everything else. Don't get me wrong; it was tasty, just on the heavier, richer side. Our server was warm and welcoming. She even saw me taking a picture and asked if I would like her to take one of us. We enjoyed our meal and are happy we returned to Matteo's.