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Casanova Italian Restaurant, Makawao, HI

Casanova Italian Restaurant

4.8 (1749)
$30 and under
Italian
1188 Makawao Ave, Makawao, HI 96768

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 24 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
Since 1986, Casanova Italian Restaurant is at the heart of the Upcountry Maui lifestyle. From Sunday brunch right into dinner, you may expect the best Italian food on the island (as voted by countless local magazines’ surveys). Fresh salads, pastas, seafood and pizzas from Maui's first wood burning oven are Casanova's signature dishes. Loyal patrons appreciate Casanova's very reasonable prices. In 2017 Open Table diners rated Casanova the Best Italian Restaurant in the State of Hawaii.
At the main crossroad of Historic Makawao town, Casanova is a must do experience after a visit to Haleakala National Park.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (808) 572-0220 ext. 2
  • Website
    http://www.casanovamaui.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    From trays of lasagna to go, to elaborate parties in private residences, Casanova offers catering individually tailored for every occasion and budget.
  • Location
    1188 Makawao Ave, Makawao, HI 96768
  • Neighborhood
    Makawao
  • Cross street
    Baldwin Avenue
  • Parking details
    Casanova offers Makawao’s largest parking lot, just at the town main crossroad.
  • Public transit
    Maui Bus stops at Casanova parking lot.
  • Entertainment
    Since its opening Casanova has offered Maui the opportunity to enjoy some of the best artists visiting the island. Icons like Taj Mahall, Sam Kinison, Kool and the Gang, Los Lobos, Dave Mason and countless others have performed on Casanova’s history loaded stage. Nowadays Willie K owns Tuesday night. Wednesday is Casanova's world famous Ladies' Night, when the young and beautiful drive from all over Maui to dance and party. On Friday and Saturday local bands or visiting DJs from the Mainland fill the dance floor with ever changing beats. Check Casanova's web page for the weekly lineup.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,749 people are saying

Casanova Italian Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Hawaii

    Italian

  • Maui

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Casanova Italian Restaurant in Makawao offers a delightful dining experience with "delicious, authentic Italian food" and "always the very best service." Guests praise the "amazing food," including the "focaccia bread," "Chicken Parmesan," and "pasta cooked perfectly." The atmosphere is lively yet intimate, making it a "perfect spot for dinner."
1,749 Reviews

  1. Edward VIP

    Hawaii364 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The Filet Fettuccine was served fresh and hot, the pastas the best here. The Kale Caesar salad was served cold with a lot of dressing and a good portion too. Our Bar server was attentive and friendly.

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  2. Kara VIP

    Orange County14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Always good food and service. The staff is amazing.

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  3. Edward VIP

    Hawaii365 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Colds drinks, fresh aand cold Kale Caesar salad. The special was Lamb shank with Ossobuco, large enough portion for two. Very delicious and served hot. Bar server is friendly and attentive.

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  4. Christine VIP

    Hawaii14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite upcountry restaurants to dine in, Casanova Italian Restaurant has never let me down. We started our meal with a couple of beers, which paired perfectly with the basket of focaccia bread, cut into finger food-sized squares, perfect for dipping into the saucer of the olive oil and balsamic vinegar mixture. Our entrées arrived before we knew it, so busy were we emptying out the basket of bread! My eggplant dish was tender and perfectly cooked in a rich, deliciously seasoned red sauce. There was nary a bite left in the serving dish when I finished. Fortunately, there was a bit of bread left with which to scoop up the remaining sauce at the end. My friend had ordered the special of the evening, which consisted of a generous portion of delicate, flaky, mahi mahi (fish), served with whipped potatoes and a variety of colorful vegetables. Not that he’s picky, but he declared his meal to be the best preparation of this particular dish that he’s ordered there before. High praise! With no room left for dessert, we both walked out fully satiated, with big smiles on our faces. Another home run for Casanova Italian Restaurant! 😊 👍

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  5. Edward VIP

    Hawaii365 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Cold drinks and fresh baked hot focaccia bread to start. Salads were fresh and cold with generous dressing. Chicken Parmesan was delicious with pasta on the side. Steaks, chicken and meatballs were also cooked as ordered and delicious. Our server was very friendly and attentive. Enjoyed our dinner for six.

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  6. SKY

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing and reasonably priced for such a nice restaurant. Our server was also really nice and attentive and had suggestions for what to get which was helpful. Definitely recommend this place it’s super nice inside and the tables aren’t super close together which is nice!

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  7. Bill VIP

    Hawaii41 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent Meal once again at Casanova and quality service from Daniel throughout our time in the restaurant. Thank you Daniel & Casanova for a great experience from beginning to end! We will be back.

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  8. Sharon VIP

    Philadelphia County28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was terrific! Our waiter catered to our needs and made fabulous recommendations!

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  9. Edward VIP

    Hawaii365 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Friendly and attentive Barcserver and staff. Cold drinks and fresh and cold Kale Caesar salad. Americano pizza was delicious but a little runny tonight. Had better.

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  10. jeff VIP

    St. Louis9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time here... WOW! What a place. Service was great and the food was outstanding. Highly recommend!

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FAQs

Casanova Italian Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (808) 572-0220 ext. 2.

Casanova Italian Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 1749 OpenTable diners.

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

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  4. Maui
  5. Makawao

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 24 times today
Google Map for Casanova Italian Restaurant

1188 Makawao Ave, Makawao, HI 96768

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Baldwin Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Makawao
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Casanova offers Makawao’s largest parking lot, just at the town main crossroad.
  • Public transit
    Maui Bus stops at Casanova parking lot.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Since its opening Casanova has offered Maui the opportunity to enjoy some of the best artists visiting the island. Icons like Taj Mahall, Sam Kinison, Kool and the Gang, Los Lobos, Dave Mason and countless others have performed on Casanova’s history loaded stage. Nowadays Willie K owns Tuesday night. Wednesday is Casanova's world famous Ladies' Night, when the young and beautiful drive from all over Maui to dance and party. On Friday and Saturday local bands or visiting DJs from the Mainland fill the dance floor with ever changing beats. Check Casanova's web page for the weekly lineup.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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