Penne Pasta Cafe

Looks like PPC is now operating out of a food truck since the fires. ATMOSPHERE: Their old digs was a cozy little spot with indoor & outdoor seating. I really hope they can rebuild in Lahaina town. FOOD: Linguine Clam Sauce This is my fave dish here. Done in a butter garlic broth that's very subtle in flavor. I know you're not supposed to put cheese on seafood dishes but it was in need of some salt! And we're in America not Italy so... The pasta was a bit overdone, and the canned clams were plentiful. It comes with a sliver of a garlic toast. The best clam linguine is at Lahaina Pizza Company, FYI. SERVICE: Staff are friendly. OVERALL: Good food, average pricing, small portions.

If you like spicy, tasty food get the penne puttanesca. It was spot on. The kids loved the baked penned with pink sauce and the NY style baked pasta. It was hot and cheesy. The goat cheese and mushroom pizza was thin, light and tasty. Overall great, reasonably priced Italian food. We got the chocolate mousse for dessert. It was thick and delicious 🤤

This is a great little food truck. Some older reviews and photos show the original restaurant, which burned down in the August 2023 Lāhainā fire. They have a food truck up and running that has tons of delicious and dietary-inclusive options. I highly recommend!

Awesome pasta and great pricing. Service was top notch. Highly recommend this place. NY style Penne was delicious. My Kid loved her meatballs and spaghetti. Best bang for our buck on our whole trip.

This place smells like a true Italian restaurant. Food is decent and reasonably priced. It tastes like it was made by your Italian grandma if you have one. We ordered 2 vegetable dishes because it was hard to find healthy and green food in Lahaina.

This restaurant was cute. You order at the counter and they bring the food to your table which was super quick for us. We ordered the garlic bread with cheese, penne pasta, and nicoise salad. We thought the garlic bread was good, a little more well done than we would like. My salad was delicious, the penne was a little watery but still good. Overall, it was a great meal before our drive and hike to Haleakalā.

I really tried to give this spot a fair shot, but overall, it just didn’t meet expectations—especially for the price. I ordered two pasta dishes: the Alfredo pasta with chicken and the baked penne with chicken. The base prices were around $16–17, but adding chicken was an extra $5+, which felt steep considering the portion size. All the added chicken could honestly fit in the palm of a hand or in a single bite. The total came out to just under $48 for two plates and one drink, which felt pricey for what we got. The serving trays were about an inch deep, roughly 8”x6” in size, so while it may sound like a lot, it wasn’t a filling portion—especially compared to other nearby spots I’ve tried, which offered more generous servings at lower prices. Flavor-wise, the food wasn’t terrible, but it lacked seasoning and depth. I wanted to enjoy it more, but it just didn’t hit for me. That said, others may have a different experience depending on what they order. For the price and portion, I don’t see myself returning.

A local gem. Tasty Italian food for the whole family & not at touristy prices. A simple & affordable selection of wines by the glass or bottle. Less that 10 minutes from ordering to table service. Not fancy, but delicious & affordable. You’ll likely see chickens walking around & sometimes crossing the road. You’ll 100% hear the chickens.