Matteo's Osteria

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.

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!

Brought the whole family out for disappointing, bland pasta. We tried the squid ink pasta, bolognese, and the chicken parm, but the best tasting entree was butter noodles… This was overpriced and a major misstep during our Maui vacation. The chicken was overcooked. The seafood was under-seasoned. The appetizers were fine, but not exceptional. The wait staff and venue are lovely. We just didn’t enjoy any of the food.

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!

Wonderful Italian...my favorite restaurant on Maui. Expresso Short Ribs melt in your mouth! Service top notch. Worth the cost. Butternut Sage Butter Ravioli my sister's favorite.

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.

We recently decided to celebrate several birthdays and milestones at Matteo's Osteria. The team was nothing less than amazing and so accommodating. It was a beautiful night and we were seated outside which was so pleasant. The patio was warm and inviting. Drinks were delicious and came out quickly. We ordered several appetizers and they also came out quickly for our hungry clan. Several members of our party went with the nightly special and the kitchen was able to accommodate some tweaks. Everything was so flavorful and balanced. Pasta was tender and fresh. Our server was so kind and friendly and made a memorable experience for all. Matteo's Osteria is definitely one of our families go to restaurants!

Excellent service Excellent restaurant overall Close to Andaz Maui All entrees were well presented and properly served

8 of us had a reservation at 4:45 when they first opened and they were very welcoming. The bread and olive oil was yummy that came to the table. The Caesar salad was very good. The meatballs were mixed reviews. Husband had the arrabiattia and it was too spicy to enjoy the penne. However the espresso martini he loved! My sister in law mom and I had the ravioli. My sister in law thought it was pretty standard however I thought it was really delicious with the pumpkin seeds. My dad had the bolognese and loved it. For dessert we had cannoli and tiramisu and flourless chocolate cake. The tiramisu was creamy and yummy. The cannoli was delicious.

Matteo's Osteria is a cute, cozy restaurant that delivers a surprisingly high quality Italian dining experience in the heart of Maui. I wasn't sure what to expect from Italian cuisine on the island, but the food here was great. I ordered the carbonara with pancetta, prepared with fresh pasta and just the right amount of zing. My boyfriend opted for the lasagna, which is made without ricotta, his least favorite cheese, and he said it was next level. The warm atmosphere and attentive service rounded out a thoroughly enjoyable meal.

My wife and I had a stomach bug starting on Tuesday which I mentioned to the staff. Everyone was so kind in creating a well balanced mild, but so delicious , meal. Thank you for your understanding!

Decent Italian spot! Since there aren't many Italian restaurants on Maui, we decided to try Matteo's. The wine list was extensive, and the Aperol Spritz hit the spot. The food was classic Italian--nothing particularly special, but we still enjoyed our evening here.

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!!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

It's a big NO for me, after one bite my Nonas voices rang in my brain. Grace and Mili never agreed on how to make a dish but in chorus I hear "NO" so I sent it back and just ate bread and drank my Pinot Grigio.

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.

We are locals in Wailea and frequent dinner. Last night we had chicken parmigiana with spaghetti and it was tasteless and marina sauce was lack luster. The chicken breast was breaded and was on the dry side. Our other friends agree that may be an off night. I had their special homemade parpadella with shredded beef and truffles which was fabulous and amazingly delicious. Service was also off and waited 15 minutes before they serve us the bread and amuse bouche. Ambiance was nice clean. I still love this restaurant and will give it a try next time.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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!

Thank you, Michael for your reply to our experience atMatteo's. But we have a difference in opinions on how it was handled. We had already been there 30 minutes, we waited and as I said it was our anniversary and close to 8 o'clock. We were hungry. We just thought it interesting that the two times that we talked to somebody, when I called to verify our time & when we got there was asked if we wanted a high top. And then you asked us. You said you personally called every reservation to confirm, yet we never got a phone call from anyone. We've been coming to Maui for over 35 years. And there are a lot of restaurants. We just wanted to try yours based on a recommendation. Unfortunately, it just didn't work out.

We were excited from the website and menu. The hostess was lovely and got us seated right away. We rarely saw our waitress. Our meals came out 5 mins after ordering them. The meat in all of our pastas were dry and did not feel fresh. Everything was just ok.

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.

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 !!!

The hostess did not honor our request on open table for a table on their patio. The indoor table we had to accept was in the middle of the restauran. the noise in the dining room was so uncomfortable we could not wait to pay our check and leave. I definitely do not recommend this restaurant for the facts mentioned above.

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

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!

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.

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

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.

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!

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

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

My sister and I came here to celebrate her birthday because we were able to get a last minute reservation while everywhere else was booked up. To say some good things, the hostess and busser were extremely friendly, and the food was fine. It wasn't stand out, but it was just fine. Everything came out in a timely manner and came out hot. However, the waitress Kiana Z was truly such an unprofessional worker and very unfit for the reputation of this restaurant. Our first observation was that she was a bit scatter brained and walked away from our table three times either mid sentence or in the middle of doing something for us and went to go do something else -- could totally be adhd or something, whatever. While we were eating our food, she is fully sitting down at another table and exchanging photos with a couple and laughing, let alone being the noisiest table on the patio. For a very extended amount of time. In the meantime, the food expo/busser (?) in our section had to do everything for us (making sure our food was okay, getting us refills, etc), and he did a great job at it. We could tell the two tabes that were next to us were getting annoyed of waiting as well. When she finally got up and checked on the tables, she fully skipped ours when we wanted to ask for the check because we had finished eating 2 minutes into her sit down conversation at another table. At one point we were all just sitting there with empty tables waiting for our checks while she went back to the same table and had her leg up on the chair while proceeding to talk to the customers for well around 10 minutes. The kitchen staff brought my sister a birthday tiramisu (which was pretty good!) she came over to sing with them and we both noticed she smelled like alcohol and had slurred speech. When she had our card to charge our bill, she stopped at every single table on the way to do it. Zero sense time urgency or professionalism. When she brought the check for the 3rd time (the first time because we kindly asked her to make a change to it and she said okay, and the 2nd time she had brought it she realized she forgot to make the change), my sister took it and filled it out while she was standing there talking. She put $0 for the tip and filed out the total. Before we could even move to get cash for the tip, she immediately said 'wow seriously happy birthday I guess'. And that shocked me beyond. Whether or not we were going to put any amount of cash down, we didn't even have the chance to, this waitress immediately made an extremely rude and disrespectful remark after doing absolutely nothing for us our whole time there. Like actually nothing besides take our order. And we weren't going to say a thing at all until she said that. My sister was so frustrated already because it was her birthday and we had a horrible experience because of this girl. And for her to say something put her over the edge. They started going back and forth with each other about the tip and the quality of service. The waitress was defending reasons why she forgot to bring us bread, forgot to check on us, forgot to refill our waters, etc (it's because she was sitting down talking). She then told my sister that she wasn't going to argue with her, then continued arguing with her. Everyone who was left on the patio could definitely overhear this conversation. While we got up to leave, the gentleman next to us said that he had the same experience with the waitress and was also frustrated with her sitting down and talking to other tables while we had little to no attention given to our tables. When we spoke to a manager on the way out, he didn't seem to care too much at all. Which was very disappointing. The waitress walked up while we were with the manager which is so unprofessional and began arguing with my sister again and literally called her ridiculous. I couldn't even begin to explain how crazy that is in any job, let alone a service job. We received zero compensation, which is fine but very unusual for a restaurant of this reputation. At the end of the day, the food was fine but the experience was horrible. When looking up fine dining in Wailea and this comes up, it is very misleading. The server was very low in emotional intelligence in the way she handled conflict and the whole thing gave a very ghetto vibe to the restaurant and the experience. You don't pay a decent amount of money on vacation to be berated by your half-there tipsy waitress just for going to give a cash tip. It's like she knew she did a horrible service job. Literally beyond me. I hate to leave a one star review for any small business but it is also unacceptable to just let anyone work for you...

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.