Taormina Sicilian Cuisine

Gab gave us top notch service! Food was amazing as always & the lunch special for truffle carbonara is definitely a steal! I also enjoy their uni pasta. It’s one of my favorite places for celebrations. Let them know ahead and they can add a special note on the dessert.

A great first experience! Service was excellent...Gabe was personable and attentive. Food was flavorful. The creamy dishes needed a bit more salt. But, better to add salt than to have it too salty. Loved the nero and seafood pasta...lots of seafood, enough for every bite.

An unforgettable dining experience for our first wedding anniversary! The food was absolutely delicious, the service was top-notch, and the atmosphere made for a truly wonderful evening. Robert, our server, was exceptional—gracious, attentive, and a true gentleman. We felt genuinely welcomed and taken care of. We absolutely loved this place and will definitely be coming back!

Gabriel is a total sweetheart! He is by far one of the best waiters I have ever experienced! His warm smile and beautiful energy lights up the whole room and made us feel so welcomed! He was very attentive and prompt with everything! Such a pleasure to dine here. We will definitely come back in the future and will recommend to friends.

The service and atmosphere are great. The food on the other hand? Not for my partner and I. We didn't like anything we ordered. I asked the server for a sweet red wine option, and the one she chose was bitter. I wouldn't recommend coming here, there's better food elsewhere.

Everything was amazing! Gabriel was our waiter for the night! He had a great personality! Although he was busy he still made sure to attentively check in on us. The food was 10/10 and the atmosphere was very nice!

We came here for a late lunch and were blown away by how delicious everything was! We ordered the truffle carbonara, mentaiko pasta, grilled fish, and tiramisu — every single dish was flavorful. Our server, Gibe, was incredibly friendly and provided exceptional service, which made our experience even more enjoyable. We’ll definitely be coming back!

Absolutely amazing dinner. Wonderful service. Caisum is the best. Top notch. He pays attention to detail, is polite, helpful, friendly, just an all around great guy. It's hard to find waiters who provide a level of excellence that he does. And the food. We got the truffle pasta and it does not disappoint. So rich and flavorful. Just a wonderful Anniversary meal experience. Highly recommend.

Great food, good service and nice ambience. Drinks and dessert are yummy too. We've been here a few times before over 6 years and it's consistently good.

This is a long overdue review of Taormina. The review originally sat in my drafts and I forgot to post it. First off, I came here LAST YEAR for restaurant week with a couple of girlfriends. We enjoyed a special prix fixe menu and I've been meaning to find an excuse to come back. For appetizers we enjoyed the beef carpaccio which was excellent. The beef was prepared well with no gamey taste to the meat. The argula was fresh, peppery, and the drizzle of olive oil and freshly squeezed lemon was perfection. Although not regularly on the menu, I enjoyed the carbonara pasta as part of the prix fixe special. It was delicious. I'm hoping that the restaurant will consider adding the carbonara pasta to their regular line up. I noticed on the menu they have the truffle carbonara, but not the classic presentation. One of the ladies enjoyed the granchio and it looked beautifully done. I will need to order that next time! Lastly we finished off with tiramisu which was a perfectly sweet ending! Ambience is a bit crowded as the restaurant is located in the heart of Waikiki.

Lived in east coast long enough then you would know immediately if a chef is serious when you fist bite into a plate of pasta or spaghetti. That delicate timing and execution of boiling noodle is often overlooked and overpowered by plating, decor, wine list,...and everything else. You know, that very basic things making the major difference. First bite made me went "wow"; my Granchio (spicy crab, $26) and friend's Truffle Carbonara (50% off lunch, $34) were both cooked PERFECTLY. Al dente might sound simple and easy in a pot of boiling water, but often time, it get ruined when finishing it pan with sauce. And that, did not happen to ours at Taormina. Our waiter, Gabriel, treated us like million bucks. Taormina comps parking (lunch time) at Wyndham, but I was having issue finding its entrance. Turned out, it's next left turn right behind Taormina's block which was very narrow and somehow marked as one way. Friend parked in Embassy (valet) which Taormina seems also comps it too. Kamaaina discount also applied.

This is a very popular Japanese Italian restaurant in the heart of Waikiki. I got the seafood pescatore and it came with a lot of seafood. I mean a LOT. I was disappointed with how salty the spicy tomato sauce was. It had a good seafood flavor, but I think it was reduced too far or something. Service is excellent. The waiter checked on us just enough to be attentive but not overbearing. The ambiance on the patio is not the best. You are along a service road leading into a parking structure so there is a lot of traffic and vehicle pollution while you dine. I personally was put off by that.

We came to dine during lunch time and enjoyed their lunch special truffle carbonara risotto. In addition, we had crab spaghetti, claim pasta and mentaiko pasta. To finish up we also had the desert assorted. They validate parking in Wyndham valet.

Tried the much-hyped uni pasta at this spot -- had to see what all the fuss was about. It was... okay. Not mind-blowing, but decent. The overall vibe is very upscale, almost fine-dining level. Service was top-tier: attentive, polished, and warm. Drinks were strong and well-crafted. Food, in general, was alright, but nothing that made me want to come running back. Still, glad I came and checked it out -- scratched the curiosity itch.

The quality of food is still excellent! Had a special lunch today: I had the crab pasta with tomato cream sauce and my friend had the vongole pasta-both were full of flavor, yet the sauces were not overwhelming. It was perfect for us ladies, but men may have to supplement with a salad or appetizer. The focaccia was also yummy! Our server, Gabe was super attentive and sweet! The beautiful birthday dessert was absolutely delicious! Plus for Waikiki, valet parking is free at the Wyndham next door during the lunch hours.

One of our go-to place when visiting Waikiki. My wife loves their Sea Urchin pasta. Very rich, delicious and a good portion size. I decided to get their lunch Prix Fixe. Beef Carpaccio was refreshing. My favorite was the Nero Frutti Di Mare (squid ink pasta). Really good flavor, not overwhelming or rich. It was perfect. Beef filet melts in your mouth. Very good service by Hayato. He is very nice and attentive. He saw my wife and I shared bites from our dishes. So he gave us extra plates and serving utensils. There is indoor and outdoor seating. Sitting by the windows indoors or outside is the best.

Walked past this place many times when visiting Waikiki and always been on my list. Finally got to try it to celebrate a friend's birthday. It was a fun night and sitting outside was really nice! The food was good! But I think it's a little overpriced for what it was. I enjoyed the amberjack and beef carpaccio a lot. The seared duck was delicious too. And loved how the risotto had foie gras mixed into it. Their lamb chops were tender and juicy too. If you're in the area already, and feel like having a nicer dinner that night, it would be a good choice. I don't know if I would drive to Waikiki for it though.

Taormina is a great Sicilian restaurant in the middle of Waikiki. The place is clean and modern, and the service is welcoming and efficient. At lunch they provide free focaccia with olive oil/balsamic vinegar and a passion fruit sorbet after the meal. The Siciliana pasta was excellent. Great spicy flavor with a unique sweet/spicy beef ragu sauce. It's not a huge portion but it's very good. The chicken alla Griglia was excellent. It's a huge piece of chicken, perfectly roasted and seasoned. It's very tender and flavorful. Really it's better than the pasta IMO. I'll definitely go back next time I'm in Hawaii. Make a reservation because you probably won't get in without it.

Great foods, black ink seafood pasta was amazing. Gab our waiter was fantastic, he was so attentive.

Gabe! I'd go back just to have his wonderful service! He was helpful in his suggestions on what to order. I ordered the $34 lunch special 7/25. And would order it again!

The best Italian food in Hawaii!! Everything on the menu tastes amazing!! Chef Hiro is awesome. The ambiance is phenomenal and the staff is super friendly. Finest ingredients from Italy. A great dinner in Waikīkī!

Located on busy Lewers Street, at the end of the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center. This iconic Sicilian Restaurant has been in business since 2007! The cuisine has a strong Japanese influence and features delicious seafood dishes. I highly recommend their Nero Frutti de Mare, squid ink seafood pasta. They offer a great crab pasta, and outstanding uni spaghetti! Many of these pictures were from their pre fix Valentines Day menu. $125 King Salmon with Caviar, abalone, Nero Frutti de Mare, Filet Mignon, and Caramel custard.

Best lunch spot on the island! If you live here, you have to take advantage of the Kama'Aina discount. All the pastas were delicious. They now serve lunch with chili oil. I recommend pouring it over everything! Service was amazing. They gave is free sorbet.

Had another big event here with my dearest family from Japan. Food was amazing, never a disappointed moment here. Service is always the best here , this is the place to be for family functions.

Pasta is pricey, and when considering the price point to the flavor of food, I found this spot to be pretty mid. Ambiance gives off fancy vibes, but volume inside is on the louder side. So it was hard for us to converse over dinner. Uni pasta, albeit beautifully presented, lacked in the uni flavor. The foie gras appetizer also fell flat, I wouldn't order it again. I most enjoyed their tiramisu dessert, which was light & creamy. I got a gin-based cocktail (their spin off the French 75), which wasn't bad either! But with so many amazing restaurants in Waikiki, it'll take a bit for me to come back here.

Service 5/5 -- Gabriel was super energetic, attentive, and accommodating. Food came out quickly Ambiance 5/5 -- Nicely decorated, were there around noon on a Tuesday so it wasn't busy Food 3.5 -- Arugula salad was refreshing, nice balance. Pomodoro was great, I would eat it again. Uni (sea urchin) pasta was super salty... We sent it back and got a bolognese, kitchen graciously remade my pomodoro as well so the food would arrive at the same time. Bolognese was very sweet but better tasting than the uni pasta. I wouldn't order the uni or bolognese again. We got a complimentary sorbet which was very tasty, refreshing, and not too sweet. Overall pleasant experience, mostly because of the service. Food was expensive and not very impressive. I would come back again if it were convenient and a happy hour situation.

Food: Favorite: bolognese. I like to think of myself as a bolognese connoisseur as it's my favorite dish. This bolognese is one of my favorites that I've ever tried! It was that good! Would come back just for this dish. Crab pasta - very creamy and flavorful! I've also had the truffle pasta in the past. Personally I was disappointed with the truffle pasta. It was underwhelming in flavor and not worth the money. Would recommend bolognese over it! Service was amazing! So friendly and attentive! It's a nice quiet yet nice atmosphere! They also gave me a free birthday dessert! We will be returning :)

Second time eating here and it did not disappoint. Spectacular food and service as we have come to expect here. Delicious carbonara and bolognese. The drinks and wine were amazing as well. Gabriel was a spectacular server, fast, friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend coming here for some great Sicilian food.

Best Italian I've had in years and exceptional service. Get the uni pasta! I am coming here every time to Hawaii.

Came here for lunch on a Saturday and was lucky to get a table! It seems like reservations are a good call with Taormina, but luck was on our side. I ordered the Granchio pasta - which has crab meat and a tomato cream sauce. It was delicious! There was a little spice to the sauce which is always great. Flavor was on point. Slightly more upscale restaurant as it's located right on the Waikiki strip but had a calm and relaxing ambiance. Definitely recommend stopping by if you are in the mood for pasta while in Waikiki!

Great Sicilian food! Came for lunch, service was great and so was the food. I got the regular carbonara and the table bread was delicious! Located on the main strip on Waikiki, so we walked to it. We were able to get seated in the late afternoon but it seems like reservations are recommended, closes in between lunch and dinner.

My family and I came here for lunch one day and loved it! The food was a mix of Italian food and seafood! Our server was Gabe, he was so nice and kind to our family, we even got an anniversary dessert for free. He was so kind a generous we will recommend him every time we come! They have a nice outdoor patio, and a nice dining area inside. I really recommend the salmon and the grilled chicken! They taste delicious and mind blowing! I would love to come back to this place!!!

The grilled chicken with brown butter and caper sauce was amazing - wonderful depth of flavor, perfect grilled, yet tender and juicy. The siciliana was very good as well. Our server was attentive and friendly, and the ambiance was very nice.

Overdue post! I decided to go here for my birthday in November, and I can gladly say we made the right choice! We parked in the Royal Hawaiian and walked over to save ourselves the stress. Our waitress was a ray of sunshine- and everyone was very attentive: quick to refill our glasses, asked if we wanted more bread, and even gave us tips. If you order the clams, definitely ask for extra bread and dip the bread in the leftover butter sauce!!! I ordered the Bolognese Moderna. I've always liked bolognese pasta- but this one was a bit different in that it has some balsamic vinegar in it. Sooooo tasty! It's unfortunately (or fortunately?) become a flavor I crave I need to go back soon. They prepared a birthday dessert for me, in addition to our other dessert orders. The birthday dessert included a chocolate molten lava cake that was delicious! The only downside is that if you're seated in their outdoor space at night, it can be a bit dark- even with the table lamps. It was a bit difficult for my family members to see the menu- and sometimes it was hard to see the food too. That's my only reason for taking a star away since I can't do half-stars.

I used to pass by this restaurant on my walks during my layovers (airline employee) and I always meant on trying this place out. Unbeknownst to me, my husband made reservations here for my 70th birthday celebration weekend!! Chisholm our waiter was fabulous! Very attentive and all knowing about the menu. We sat out on the patio. It was open to the street but then the staff lowered the blinds for more privacy which made it nice. Loved my birthday treat!!

Unfortunately, this place missed the mark when it came to Italian dishes for me. We came with a party of 4 and after spending over $450 for dinner, I felt unamused. The bruschetta and clams were our first appetizers and the bruschetta was more like a Crustini topped with alfredo sauce w/scallops. I didn't read the description on the menu which was my fault. I expected balsamic which this restaurant loves to use, by the way, but didn't have any on the bruschetta or any tomatoes. It was sloppy with a lot of alfredo sauce, spinach and scallops. Not what you expect for a bruschetta. The clams lacked butter and umami. Husband ordered from the full course menu and ordered the filet mignon as an option. His first course of squid ink pasta with shrimp was actually pretty descent. The filet mignon had no flavor and had drizzled balsamic surrounding it. For some reason, the server didn't ask him how he wanted his steak which was probably because it was the size of his big thumb. LOL. It was super rare when it came out and hubby hates rare. The random mushroom and veggies that came with the filet again had no salt on them. No flavor whatsoever. I had the Seafood Pescatore which was extremely fishy. I love seafood pasta but this was extraordinarily fishy which didn't sit right with me. The pasta was cooked al dente which was great but the clams in there had a few sand in there that I crunched into. Was unpleasant for sure. Other parties at our table had the duck and the risotto. The duck was surrounded with what seemed like oyster sauce and tasted like a Chinese dish. I didn't feel like it represented any Italian dish in any way. Unfortunately, this is not going to be one of the Italian restaurants we will be visiting again. (Especially in Waikiki).

My friend recommended this place to me previously and I was finally able to visit. I had an overall very pleasant experience dining here. My partner booked a reservation for us (first date at the time hah) here and we were VERY late (his fault smh). I was very hesitant to go and want to just go somewhere else at that point as I didn't want to be "one of those people", but he said to just treat it as any walk in. We went in and were able to get seated fairly quickly. The ambiance felt very classy, along with my view of the kitchen from my seat which was very cool. As someone who is VERY indecisive, I took a while just sitting there with the menu. After speaking to the waiter, he recommended for us to try the prix-fixe menu and choose different times for the second and main course so we (especially indecisive little me) can try it all. Food highlights: Ricci Di Mare (Sea Urchin Pasta) 8.9/10 it was delicious, very flavorful and definitely had a lasting impression. Only issue I had with this dish was the oil started to separate from the pasta/sauce/uni. That is usually a high of being slightly overdone. This became quite obvious and pretty visually unappealing at the end of this course. Truffle Carbonara 9.2/10 this was delicious as well. Personally, I do not get the appeal of the truffles. I jokingly even said to the waiter that it gives the note of... dirt... maybe a bit inappropriate for me to say but I was just being honest haha. Regardless, the carbonara was still hir between us and I kept finding myself picking at it instead of my sea urchin pasta. Grilled Monchong 8.6/10 delicious, nothing mind blowing but the fish was perfectly tender and flaky and flavored very well. Lamp Chop I cannot give a proper rating because I barely remember the one bit I had. It was fine I think? Presentation was funny though, as the thyme was lit and smoking when it arrived. Where is my smoking thyme?? jkjk. We were stuffed and the tiramisu was more than enough to finish the meal off. I would love to come back again the next time I get the chance to!

Ambiance: trendy / upscale Service: Attentive Service Food: excellent taste and entrees delivered fresh

This is a great place to try in waikiki. There is validated parking, making it easy to park. Service is always great, and the food is delicious. They start you off with housemade bread, and it was s warm and fluffy. I got the grilled fish, and it was perfectly prepared, not dry at all. The tiramisu is light and has a great coffee flavor.

The food was mid. It is expensive considering the quality of the food. The focaccia bread was a bit dry. The seafood pescatore wasn't great, the noodles were more undercooked than al dente since there were some crunchy bits and it tasted more than just slightly under done. And I now understand that one review that talked about the crunchy bits in the clams that felt like sand. It was very off putting. It's a bit disappointing to spend that much money expecting quality food and getting that. Only reason I would give it two stars instead of one is because of our server Gabriel. He was very welcoming, patient, and kind. Overall, the food was disappointing and the experience/ service wasn't great (minus our server, who was the only good part of the night).

The food and service is always AMAZING. When making a reservation ask to be seated in Gabe's section he is by far the best server I have ever had at any restaurant ever.

Our friend came from Canada, and he love Italian foods, so we made reservations for my friends to celebrate his BD tonight, so we had to check it out on Saturday's night. Every single items that we ordered was so delicious, we had a young gentleman did an awesome job serving us, the foods arrive very quickly and in time, he did an excellent job when he was try help us to cut the birthday cake nicely. We really enjoyed the dinner everything foods and the service was great. We really enjoyed the night while we got seat the table outside the patio area. We had an awesome table and they made the night very memorable. We will be back soon!!!

What an amazing lunch experience! The sangria drink has a pleasant taste of citrus fruits mixed with fragrant spices that its fragrance travels up to the senses as it goes down. What a pleasant sensation. It was delicious, cooling and welcoming. My Truffle Carbonara was creamy, tasty, the egg yoke added thickness to the sauce. The server shaved an entire truffle thinly into my carbonara. It was the best pasta I have had. The portion size was perfect. I was full and satisfied but not uncomfortably stuffed, and had room for dessert. The dessert had to be the homemade tiramisu. The first bite was heaven! It was light and creamy with Chocolate coffee dust on top, dipped into the slightly sweet and sour fruit sauce, it was heaven. We also had the Eggplant Caponata to start. The eggplant was chilled, flavorful and soft. The seared Foie Gras was fresh, buttery and creamy. Hubby loved his risotto with a piece of seared Foie Gras on top. We finished with 2 espressos, served in two cute little espresso cups. Sitting by the floor to ceiling window people watching was fun. The service was great and food came out at the right speed.

Had some of the least inspiring pasta at Taormina. The truffle pasta currently on special used truffles that have long passed their prime and was filled with synthetic truffle oil. That's cheating. The seafood pescatore was equally disappointing. The seafood looked and tasted like previously frozen seafood. The appetizers were better than the main courses. The meal was truly disappointing.

This was a great restaurant to find. Luckily, we had made reservations prior to coming here and it was a good thing we did. To start, we ordered "A Taste of Italy". My friend and I are huge prosciutto fans so we were excited to try this. When the plate came, we received the 2 smallest pieces of prosciutto one can cut. This is mainly why I have 4 stars instead of 5. For $24, it should have been at least 2 normal slices of meat if not more. The burrata was good as well. We both ordered the Bolognese Moderna which we absolutely loved. Had a taste of vinaigrette which made the dish different. Our server was Gabe who did a great job and was very attentive and upbeat. It was warm inside the restaurant at first but I asked if they could lower the temperature. I am not sure if they did but the temperature did get better after a while.

I took the hubby here for dinner recently for his birthday. The service was exceptional and the food was above average. I dined here before and remembered the food being better. Maybe they were having an off night. We ordered the Insalata Rucola, Steamed Clams, Pomodoro and Seafood Pescatore. They brought out the complimentary focaccia bread with olive oil and balsamic dipping sauce. The bread was so good. It was soft and warm. Our server kept bringing out the bread. We must have had like eight pieces. The Insalata Rucola salad was delicious. It had arugula, cherry tomatoes, goat cheese, blood orange slices, walnuts with a blood orange vinaigrette. The ingredients went well together. I love blood orange and the little pieces of walnuts gave it crunch. The Steamed Clams were tossed in garlic, white wine, basil, butter and olive oil. I love clams and it was nice how they took the time to stack it. We found a lot of empty shells. The broth was overly salty. My hubby likes his food salty. He always uses salt or soy sauce on everything. Even he commented that the broth was so salty. The hubby got his Pomodoro with burrata cheese for an uncharge of $8. The cheese is from Italy and it really made the dish. I highly recommend getting it with the Pomodoro. The Pomodoro was tossed with extra virgin olive oil, fresh tomato sauce and basil. I tasted it and it was terrific. My Seafood Pescatore had clams, shrimp, scallops and crab in tomato sauce. Again, it was on the salty side. There were minimal shreds of crab that I could barely make out. It was better the last time I ordered it. They brought out a complimentary dessert on a glass plate for his birthday which was a nice touch. It was a mini piece of chocolate cake and it was delicious.

It'd been over 10 years since the last time I came here. I always sat outside seats but this time we were seated right by the kitchen in the back. A little busy area than I preferred but we didn't bother to ask to change. The service was fast and attentive. However, one huge disappointment was a pour size of wine. It had to be about 4 oz because I know I drink wine often and weigh it when I do. So that was the first and last glass that I had and I ordered a beer after that. As for food, we both had a pre-fixed course and I selected Beef Carpaccio, Nero Frutti Di Mare (squid ink linguine with seafood and tomato sauce), Filet Di Manzo (filet mignon with grilled vegetables), and Passion Fruit Sorbet instead of Tiramisu as I'm a lactose intolerant. They were all delicious and I appreciated the Al Dente perfectly cooked pasta. Overall, this place was still wonderful just like 10+ years ago. I took one star off for the wine pour size. I'd like to come back again to try other menu items.

Let me start by saying I hate writing bad reviews, but I do feel like people need to know what they're getting ourselves into. This restaurant has decent to mediocre food, but the service is terrible!! Amanda, our server was absolutely horrible. Not only did she walk away from our table many times - while we're speaking to her!! & then she avoided questions(like what do you recommend) and was annoyed with us even asking her what was good on the menu. Another employee walked up and talked negatively about another table while she was standing in front of our table. What a horrible look! For the price I would recommend many other places nearby.

Tried to catch a vibe here, wanted to check out some different (e.g., sea urchin) menu options here as they were unique and overall, wanted to test if the higher-price tag justified the dishes. Overall, was a good meal just couldn't find that 'oomph' to put it over the top. Fresh pasta/homemade should.

Got the full course meal. It was not worth it lol. Service was good. Our waiter was vigilant. However the food came out very very slow. It was a little stuffy inside. Got a nice table by the window. was a little cramped. There doesn't seem to be a lot of seating in this place.

Great food and ambience! Will come back for the truffle pasta and the beets salad! Great customer service and delicious food!

This Sicilian restaurant is to die for. It's located in the heart of waikiki and a little expensive but definitely worth the money. For such a high end restaurant, the food portion was a lot. I am still salivating over how tasty the beef carpaccio was. I wish I would've ordered a full order. It was the perfect juxtaposition between citrusy and earthy. The poached egg in the carbonara was a game changer for me. It was a rich dish but not too rich where you want to vomit after. In addition, we had the most friendliest waitress. I think her name was Amanda (?). She was so kind and attentive. Overall, my experience was 10/10. Would recommend for those who are looking for a good Sicilian / pasta place. Pricey but so worth it.

AMAZING Japanese Italian Cuisine!!! To start off, our server was amazing! Chisom was very attentive, cheerful, and friendly. He took care of us very very well. We ordered the Pre Fixe and Seafood Pescatore. The Pre fixe was amazing, I do recommend getting the truffle carbonara for the pasta! They are very generous with their truffle portions, both very luxurious and delicate paired with the creamy texture of the white sauce carbonara. I opted for the Filet Mignon for the main dish, very very tender. It was however cooked a little rare to my liking. Very nice sauce to go with it! The tiramisu and the complimentary brownie for my birthday was very special and enjoyable! It is truly a wonderful place to eat. The ambiance is very elegant and classy, and very special place to take anyone for any occasion!

The food was absolutely delicious! Planned a 2 week travel to Italy for 2025 after tasting what a tease of what Sicilian cuisine can be truly like. Had the Prix-Fixe, Seafood Bruschetta and some wonderful red wine.. hands down, AMAZING! Our waiter was always on point and the ambience was the perfect setting to bring class and casual so transparently. Bravo! And for those reviewing, bon appétit!

Decent service and food. Went during lunch time, not pack inside. Host was irritated when we took some time to go seated with her (saw some friends and was chatting). Server took our order and never check on us nor refill water, but she is nice. Only got water refill toward end of the meal. Salad was pretty mediocre, too much dressing but I like the pear though. One good thing is they give us a free scoop sorbet at the end of the meal. Probably not coming back.

Ambiance, service and food was delicious! We did the tasting and enjoyed everything with a couple of glasses of Tuscany red wine. Parking as expected in Waikiki sucks and was hard to find the parking and we are locals but once we did we really enjoyed.

Wow. Where do I start. My husband booked this restaurant for my actual birthday. He requested outside seating. We get there and they sit us at a horrible table. I told the host we requested outdoor seating and she told us they don't have anything. She didn't even try. I was so bummed because the reviews looked great. I was going to take the loss but my husband seen how bummed I was so he went to speak to someone higher. The manager was really nice and she put us upstairs. Still wasn't a great view but we were happy we felt heard. Food was so so. I wouldn't not go back. I would recommend making sure they accommodate your request especially on your special day ):