Taormina Sicilian Cuisine

Name: Taormina Sicilian Cuisine
Address: 227 Lewers St., Honolulu, HI, United States, 96814
Telephone: (808) 926-5050
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

2548 Reviews

$31 to $50

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Inspired by authentic Sicilian recipes from the kitchens of Southern Italy's seaside town of Taormina, Chef Hiroyuki Mimura pairs fresh pastas with the highest quality seafoods and meats. Unspoiled by heavy sauces, Sicilian-style pastas are dressed in pure, extra virgin olive oil. Fresh vegetables, lightly grilled fresh local fish, and lamb seasoned with herbs offer diners a healthy range of options.Featured dishes include fresh Fettucine Carbonara finished with tableside Truffle service, grilled Lamb Chops "Luca pecorini" and Veal "Siciliana." Taormina's specialty dish is Uni Pasta (Sea Urchin), a delicacy enjoyed in Sicily, Italy. Italian Lavazza espressos compliment selections of house made desserts (Dolci).

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 14, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 52 times today

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Takeout

(808) 926-5050

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
Italian, Sicilian
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(808) 926-5050
Website
http://taorminarestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Hiroyuki Mimura

Location
227 Lewers St., Honolulu, HI 96814
Neighborhood
Waikiki
Cross street
Don Ho
Parking details
Valet parking available at Wyndham hotel, entrance on Lewers st. 1) Drive down Lewers st (one way street) 2) Turn left on Helumoa road, (before the Imperial hotel) 3) Turn left into the first parking structure which will be the Wyndham. Valet parking also available at Embassy Suites. Validated parking $6.00 (not including tip) for up to 3 hours.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Nero Frutti di Mare
Squid ink linguine with shrimp, clams, crab meat, sundried tomatoes, lightly spiced garlic
Granchio
Fresh fettucine with a lightly spiced tomato cream sauce with crab meat, topped with snow crab claw
Mentaiko
Spaghetti with cod roe, mixed mushrooms and shiso topping with Japanese seaweed
Truffle Carbonara
(+$15); Fresh fettuccine with mixed mushrooms, pancetta, finished with a poached egg and shaved seasonal truffles

Main

Filet di Manzo
USDA prime filet mignon with assorted grilled vegetables with balsamic reduction (seared foie gras +$8)

Dolci

Homemade Tiramisu

Lunch Menu

Insalate

Amuse Soup and Today's Salad$8.50
Combination of a shot of chilled seasonal soup and chef's salad
Bosco Salad$14.00
Mixed green salad with pear compote, beets, cherry tomatoes, prosciutto, feta and garlic dressing

Entree

Signature "Ricci di Mare"$39.00
Spaghetti, fresh sea urchin, garlic
Grilled Hawaiian Catch$26.00
Fresh catch of the day, vegetables, oregano sauce
Chicken alla Griglia$24.00
Breast and thigh with lemon butter, garlic and capers, served with grilled vegetables
Prime Filet Mignon*$39.00
USDA Prime tenderloin, grilled vegetables with balsamic reduction
Granchio$18.00
Fettuccine, crab meat, lightly spiced, tomato cream
Siciliana$17.00
Spaghetti, homemade beef ragu sauce, lightly spiced, spinach, garlic
Tartufo Fresco Seasonal*
Fettuccine Carbonara, mixed mushrooms, pancetta, poached egg (table side truffle service)
- Market Price

Japanese Pasta Selection

Inspired by Italian cuisine

Mentaiko$19.00
Spaghetti with cod roe, mixed mushrooms and shiso topping with Japanese seaweed

Antipasti

A Taste of Italy$22.00
Napoli semi-dry tomato, Puglia Burrata and Prosciutto di San Daniele with arugula and EVOO
Beef Carpaccio$34.00
Thinly sliced beef tenderloin with parmesan, arugula, EVOO and our house-made caper vinaigrette; available in full size/half size
Eggplant Caponata$17.00
A Sicilian classic. Chilled eggplant, capers, olives, vegetables with tomato and red wine vinaigrette
Seppia alla Siciliana$21.00
Grilled Spanish squid with a light herb dressing, arugula, roasted tomatoes
Steamed Clams$29.00
Fresh clams tossed in garlic, white wine, basil, butter and olive oil
Seafood Bruschetta$25.00
Mascarpone cream bruschetta served with sautéed shrimp, scallops, sundried tomato and spinach

Insalate

Insalata del Bosco$19.00
Arcadian Harvest greens, cherry tomatoes, pear compote, beets, prosciutto, feta cheese and walnuts with a garlic dressing
Insalata Rucola$18.00
Arugula, cherry tomatoes, goat cheese, blood orange slices, walnuts with a blood orange vinaigrette dressing

Pastas

Sea Urchin "Ricci di Mare"$42.00
Spaghetti sautéed with fresh sea urchin, light salt and garlic
Bolognese "Moderna"$28.00
Spaghetti sautéed in Chef Hiro's modern style meat sauce with a hint of balsamic vinegar
Sarde e Finochetti$29.00
Spaghettini with sautéed sardine, fennel. anchovy, olive, caper, tomato paste and bread crumbs
Pomodoro$26.00
Spaghetti tossed with EVOO, fresh tomato sauce and basil
Seafood Pescatore$35.00
Spaghetti sautéed with clams, shrimps, scallops and squid in a spicy tomato sauce

Pastas Fresca

Truffle Carbonara "Tartufo Fresco"
Fresh fettuccine with mixed mushrooms, pancetta, finished with a poached egg and shaved seasonal truffles
- MP
Nero "Frutti di Mare"$36.00
Squid ink linguine with shrimp, clams, scallops, crab meat, sundried tomatoes, lightly spiced garlic, EVOO
Granchio$29.00
Fresh fettucine with a lightly spiced tomato cream sauce with crab meat, topped with snow crab claw

Risotto

Porcini Risotto with Sautéed Foie Gràs$43.00
Risotto with porcini, mixed mushrooms and parmesan cheese with sautéed foie gràs and balsamic reduction

Pesci

Salmone alla Griglia$35.00
Grilled King Salmon topped with a prosciutto and anchovy cream sauce served with grilled vegetables
Grilled Monchong
Grilled local catch with lightly seasoned grilled vegetables finished with an oregano dressing
- MP

Carni

Lamb Chop 'Luca Pecorini'$74.00
Grilled Colorado lamb chops seasoned with mixed herbs and spices served with grilled vegetables
Veal Chop alla Taormina$62.00
Breaded veal chop with melted mozzarella cheese on a bed of sautéed tomato sauce and arugula
Pan Roasted Duck Breast$42.00
Thinly sliced duck breast with a blackberry blood orange glaze, fennel salad and garlic sautéed mushrooms
Filet di Manzo alla Griglia$55.00
Grilled USDA Prime beef tenderloin with a balsamic reduction served with grilled vegetables
Grilled Chicken with Brown Butter Caper Sauce$35.00
Chicken breast and thigh with lemon butter, garlic and capers served with grilled vegetables

What 2,548 people are saying

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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The service was fast and amazing. We got drinks, appetizers, and entrees and everything was to perfection.
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SandyAlana
New York Area
1 review
5.0
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Dined 1 day ago
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Excellent service! The food was delicious and came out in a reasonable time.
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PaulandGeorgina
New York Area
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
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Food and service were really good, can’t fault that. Prices were acceptable for an up market Italian restaurant in the centre if the main drag of Waikiki However, I have to note, that the major let down was the temperature in the room. It was uncomfortably hot. In the middle of summer the restaurant should be cool enough to sit down and relax and enjoy your meal without sweating in your chair. Also, it was noted that a lot of the service staff (not our server who was great) didn’t really look like they wanted to be there. They looked over it and is was very noticeable. The fact that this restaurant is turning away diners at 8.45pm on a Thursday night when the street is absolutely bustling with tourists is concerning. A staff attitude adjustment and making sure your air conditioning is working properly would see this turn into a 5 star restaurant because the food was impressive.
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Buttons820
Chicago
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and good service. The challenge was that our seating was 20 mins later than our reservation. There is nowhere to sit to wait and no beverages (i.e., a glass of wine) was available while we waited.
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Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
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The fra diavolo spicy spaghetti dish was off the hook!! Amazing clams and amazing food/service!
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JonesyBlue
Las Vegas
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience5
Very good restaurant with delicious sauce. Was really surprised how good it was in Honolulu. The only negative was the people ordering Salmon found the fish to be salty. I would highly recommend the place and personally suggest the amazing Veal Chop.
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5 reviews
4.0
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Dined 3 days ago
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何度も来てます。安定した味です。
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lulubojyofran
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
お店の方もフレンドリーでお料理もすごく美味しかったです。また、ハワイに来たらぜひ再訪したいと思いました。
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Dined 5 days ago
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Food came out quick as was excellent. Loved the vibes and ambiance. Had a nice time.
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KarenB
New Zealand
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
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We had a fabulous meal so went back a second time and had exactly the same thing & wasn’t disappointed
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SamG
Hawaii
5 reviews
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Dined 5 days ago
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We love coming here - it’s our go to restaurant every time we’re in Waikiki - excellent food, amazing service. Nice patio. Good choice of food, always brilliantly executed.
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Dined 7 days ago
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Great experience! The upstairs waiter was fabulous!!
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Beautiful food and atmosphere
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SamG
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5 reviews
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5 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2022
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Always thrilled with this restaurant and the staff - the food is exceptional - we come every time we’re in Hawaii
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JCNYC
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2022
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Food was top notch
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NaokiT
Hawaii
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
いつも美味しい料理を頂けます。シシリア料理の為か、オーソドックスなイタリア料理とは少し違いますね。魚介類は特に美味しいです。テーブルの間はやや狭く、隣りのグループが騒がしいと少し鬱陶しいかも知れません。ワイキキで美味しい料理を頂ける貴重なお店です。
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AlexT
Hawaii
12 reviews
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12 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Very nice every thing
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MelisaV
Cancun
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Birthday! Super nice. We arrive late to our reservation wich I called and they waited for us. Service was great. They gave me a dessert for my birthday ❤️❤️
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Charleston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2022
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Celebrating my 60th birthday & my fiancé birthday. Everything was perfect, the atmosphere, the service, the food. I highly recommend
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MariluP
Houston
7 reviews
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5.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2022
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Excellent food and service
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MaiMae
Hawaii
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful first experience! The Nero Frutti Di Mare is a must!
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GloriaA
Hawaii
19 reviews
vip
2.0
19 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience2
Not sure if we ordered the wrong items on the menu or they had an off night. The veal chop and duck were both dry. The duck was cooked medium well... never had duck served that dry before. Service was just ok. Our server did not seem to like her job.....very routine.; no greeting when she first came to our table. just a "hello" then asked whether we were ready to order. She double charged my husbands drink and when we told her, she replied "oh yes, i knew that, but forgot to correct it". No real apology.. On the positive side, though, was the food runner, Moses. What a nice, pleasant and courteous gentleman!! And very helpful! We might give this restaurant another try (maybe for lunch) and will try the pasta and hopefully have another server that's better.
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Koko
New York Area
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Akane was a wonderful server. The quality of her service was superb!! Unfortunately the guest sitting next to us was bad mannered, sleeping after beer and ruining the atmosphere. The special dessert for our anniversary was beautifully presented and delicious. Thank you for this!
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5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2022
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From the welcome to the farewell a great dining experience. We’ll be going back soon.
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London
1 review
5.0
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Dined on July 30, 2022
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Staff amazing and the food was outstanding
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5 reviews
2.0
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Dined on July 30, 2022
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料理は日本のファミレスレベルでした。
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Saochan
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server was great and he kept continuously checking on our table and serving our food at the perfect timing! Everything was perfect and we will be back in the near future.
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Dined on July 28, 2022
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Friendly staff great atmosphere good food
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2 reviews
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2 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2022
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Each dish was simply amazing and the service was just perfect! It was our last dinner in Waikiki and no regrets!! A must-try out if you are into Italian cuisine❤️
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charleyH
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5 reviews
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5.0
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Dined on July 26, 2022
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Always great food and service
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OpenTable Diner
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1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was wonderful!!! Really love the food! Definitely i will come back this place first if we come back to honolulu :) Thanks for giving us great memories!!
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1 review
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5.0
1 review
Dined on July 26, 2022
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Excellent!
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1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 26, 2022
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Food and service was great!
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RyanM
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a wonderful restaurant with amazing service and food options. I appreciate all the staff there and shout out to Jason for being an amazing chef. I really enjoyed the prefixed menu.
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DJMF
Hawaii
46 reviews
vip
5.0
46 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was great, service was great. Lunch set menu was a great deal! Salmon was delicious and pastas were amazing. The one downside was the restaurant was a little warm at lunch time.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
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3.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2022
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The venue looked much better than the food tasted. No Arancini to be found.
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Victoria
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food and great service!!! Always come back here!!!
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KelliV
San Diego
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely delicious. Service was stellar and the portions generous. Highly advice sharing!
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SonjaS
Hawaii
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Had a wonderful experience at Taormina! Requested a table upstairs on the second floor and it was perfect. Went around 0600pm and the service and food were wonderful. Would def come again to try some different dishes.
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OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on July 20, 2022
overall2food4service2ambience4
I had written on the reservation notes that I was celebrating a friends birthday but nothing was mentioned or asked by any staff. Our server seemed like he was in a rush to get us to out and overall professionalism had a lot to be desired.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Taormina Sicilian Cuisine does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Taormina Sicilian Cuisine also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (808) 926-5050.

Taormina Sicilian Cuisine is rated 4.6 stars by 2548 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 14, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 52 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(808) 926-5050

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Google Map for Taormina Sicilian Cuisine

227 Lewers St., Honolulu, HI 96814

Additional information

Cross street
Don Ho
Neighborhood
Waikiki
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Italian, Sicilian
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet parking available at Wyndham hotel, entrance on Lewers st. 1) Drive down Lewers st (one way street) 2) Turn left on Helumoa road, (before the Imperial hotel) 3) Turn left into the first parking structure which will be the Wyndham. Valet parking also available at Embassy Suites. Validated parking $6.00 (not including tip) for up to 3 hours.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Hiroyuki Mimura
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://taorminarestaurant.com/
Phone number
(808) 926-5050

Taormina Sicilian Cuisine

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Other options

Additional information

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Truffle Carbonara

Homemade Tiramisu

Seafood Bruschetta

Prix - Fixe: 4-Course Tasting menu

First Course

Chef's Carpaccio

Second Course

Nero Frutti di Mare

Granchio

Mentaiko

Truffle Carbonara

Main

Filet di Manzo

Dolci

Homemade Tiramisu

Lunch Menu

Insalate

Amuse Soup and Today's Salad$8.50

Bosco Salad$14.00

Entree

Signature "Ricci di Mare"$39.00

Grilled Hawaiian Catch$26.00

Chicken alla Griglia$24.00

Prime Filet Mignon*$39.00

Granchio$18.00

Siciliana$17.00

Tartufo Fresco Seasonal*

Japanese Pasta Selection

Mentaiko$19.00

Antipasti

A Taste of Italy$22.00

Beef Carpaccio$34.00

Eggplant Caponata$17.00

Seppia alla Siciliana$21.00

Steamed Clams$29.00

Seafood Bruschetta$25.00

Insalate

Insalata del Bosco$19.00

Insalata Rucola$18.00

Pastas

Sea Urchin "Ricci di Mare"$42.00

Bolognese "Moderna"$28.00

Sarde e Finochetti$29.00

Pomodoro$26.00

Seafood Pescatore$35.00

Pastas Fresca

Truffle Carbonara "Tartufo Fresco"

Nero "Frutti di Mare"$36.00

Granchio$29.00

Risotto

Porcini Risotto with Sautéed Foie Gràs$43.00

Pesci

Salmone alla Griglia$35.00

Grilled Monchong

Carni

Lamb Chop 'Luca Pecorini'$74.00

Veal Chop alla Taormina$62.00

Pan Roasted Duck Breast$42.00

Filet di Manzo alla Griglia$55.00

Grilled Chicken with Brown Butter Caper Sauce$35.00

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