Casanova Italian Restaurant, Makawao, HI

Casanova Italian Restaurant

Name: Casanova Italian Restaurant
Address: 1188 Makawao Ave, Makawao, HI, United States, 96768
Telephone: (808) 572-0220 ext. 2
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

1465 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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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.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 2, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 32 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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 1,465 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Hawaii
Italian
Maui
Best Value
Maui
Good for groups
Maui
Neighborhood gem

1,465 Reviews

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LisaB
Vancouver
13 reviews
vip
2.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2023
overall2food3service2ambience1
Mediterranean Salad and pizza were good but that’s about all i can say. My husband’s lamb was brought out before my pizza and it was already cold to the touch. We sent it back and it came back probably 5 minutes after my pizza arrived. They just reheated the dish and the lamb was now no longer cooked “medium” but was well done. Our waitress put minimal effort into serving us. She brought our bottle of sparkling water to our table, opened it and walked away, not even bothering to fill our glasses. I think she poured our first glasses of wine and then never poured again. The ambiance of the restaurant is like a family restaurant, oddly bright overhead laps, old furniture (some newer in the lower area), and old carpet. We noticed the person we believed to be the chef spent a good portion of the time we were there chatting to guests at the bar. My suggestion would be to order the pizza as take out and have a bottle of wine at home. Cheaper, more comfortable and you’re going to have to serve yourself anyway. The 5 star reviews for this place make me question what people consider to be a great eating establishment on Maui.
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OpenTable Diner
Amarillo
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best Italian food I’ve had in a long time! Perfect ambiance, waiter was fantastic. The focaccia was to die for! Make the drive, you won’t regret it!
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OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We always get a really good meal when we come to Casanova’s. And the staff is always super nice and great service.
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OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is the best italian restaurant on Maui in my opinion. They make their own pasta. The ice cream was homemade. It was a fantastic surprise to know we have great Italian on Maui.
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ChuckH
Orange County
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great 1st night stop on a 10 day trip. Ended up the last night at their sister restaurant near the Sea Port
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and atmosphere. Waiter was very nice but forgot his name. Will definitely be back!
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OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Casanovas has the best Italian food on Maui…if you’re craving Italian, Casanova’s is the place to go. All pasta is made in house and you can definitely taste the freshness!
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OpenTable Diner
Salt Lake City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 30, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Food was great, server wasn’t super on top of it or friendly. Didn’t offer us bread but everyone around us was offered it.
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DavidB
Louisville
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Outstanding experience every time we go .. our server was so welcoming…
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MelissaW
Greater Boston
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We found this by chance in Open Table, and after reading all the great reviews we were not disappointed! Love the interior style, love the menu options and our waiter was wonderful. There are no prices listed online so I wasn’t sure what I was getting us into … but we had focaccia bread right out of the brick oven, perfect steak calamari, delicious mahi special, perfect gnocchi, amazing chicken pasta and fabulous cocktails. $130 for 3 of us. We will definitely be back!
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AngiieV
Hawaii
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My husband and I love coming here. Their apps are amazing, never disappoint. My sister and I came here once just for some drinks and apps and I tell you we were so satisfied. The polenta is my personal favorite I think I can eat just that and be more than happy. Their drinks are delicious their lychee martinis are so ono, so is their mascow makawao I believe its called. I have tried their gnocchi, ravioli, their duck when they did have it on their menu and another pasta dish I can't put the name to it but it did consist of Kalamata olives. And I do say the ravioli was my favorite out of all so flavorful. The last time we went my sister had their pasta with the clams and I think I am gonna start ordering that from now on. The gnocchi was not my fav it was a little gummy for my liking, even though the flavor was outstanding. Their focaccia bread is also a really good item to have use it to dip with your past. My husband always gets the steak, hes had it prepared all types of ways and I think its just the best because he will not steer away form it even though he has tried all the dishes I have ordered. We will always be back and I recommend this place to all of my friends & family and most definitely guest that check in to where I work that ask about recommendations.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
“From the delightful homemade wood-fired stove-baked focaccia bread served with balsamic vinegar and olive oil to our Caesar salad and the main dishes – my husband savored the Makawao Pizza, while I enjoyed the Positano. Indulging in guilty pleasures, we concluded our meal with a luscious creamy chocolate brownie and a scoop of Moroccan vanilla bean ice cream for dessert.”
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JohnW
Sacramento
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience3
Our food was very good and served in a timely manner by a nice and polite server. We will definitely return to this restaurant
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Mauiwood
Hawaii
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We come upcountry for Cassanova's Linguine Pescatore several times a year. It is definitely worth the drive! Good service and ambience.
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Luv2eat
Denver
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on August 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic meal and great ambiance. Service was perfect
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OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great experience. Really high quality food at a fair price. Service is always fantastic and friendly.
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Had a great server who recommended some fantastic dishes for us to try. Great food. All four of us were very satisfied with our selection. Will be back next trip for sure.
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KarenW
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Casanova's is one of our favorite restaurants! The service is always pleasant and efficient. The food is delicious - our favorites are the spaghetti with meatballs (yummm) and clams linguine (mmmm).
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BenR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really happy about everything! Service was outstanding and the food was incredible. Had the fish plates, unreal flavor.
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NicoleN
London
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely fantastic food - you can’t beat the fresh focaccia and pasta here! The sauces are so incredible as well - definitely a must do on Maui we can been 4 times over the last couple of years and look forward to the next time!
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AnnF
Hawaii
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We made reservations, arrived on time, and were seated within five minutes. We ordered a pizza to share, which was a bit slow in becoming, but worth the wait as it was delicious. The service was top-notch.
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OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent Italian food from appetizers through dessert! Start with the focaccia and end with the chocolate mousse.
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AlexB
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on July 23, 2023
overall2food2service4ambience3
This was the first time we’ve been to Casanova since it sold. Unfortunately, it just wasn’t very good. The pizza and focaccia was mediocre.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious. Service was friendly and attentive. Great evening and highly recommend.
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TammyD
Hawaii
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place never disappoints! The food, the service the atmosphere are always great!!
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OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great service, wonderful drinks, fabulous food. Nice ambience with the exception of seating, our chairs were not comfortable. However, everything else made up for that.
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JyllS
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food and service was great. The restaurant can get pretty loud so it was sometimes difficult hearing our waitress and others in our party. Overall, we'd recommend this restaurant. We loved the town and the drive up to Makawao.
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KimmyKoo
Hawaii
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on July 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a treat as always the food is delicious and the service is great. Ever since you got this new Chef it’s been awesome!. Love it!
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TammyD
Hawaii
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of my favorite places to dine on Maui. The food is great, the service is terrific and the atmosphere quite comfortable.
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DaveL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love coming here every time we come to Maui, and Casanova did not disappoint this time! The food is beyond compare, and the service is so friendly. Our party of 10 had nine unique pasta entrees, and everyone was thrilled. I’ve never had gnocchi like that before — my daughter is in love! The chicken parm could feed a horse! If you’re on the island and love Italian food, take the lovely ride up to Makawao and enjoy Casanova!
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JaneC
Cincinnati
41 reviews
vip
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on June 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Casanova is a quaint Italian restaurant. A neighborhood favorite. The food is delicious and the service is impeccable.
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JimO
San Francisco
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on June 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We never cease to be amazed by this restaurant in Makawao. We were there for our second visit Monday evening 6/26. The food is excellent and so is the service. The prices are very modest, particularly for Maui. They are very accommodating of special dietary needs which is the hallmark of our family. Gluten free pasta if required, lots of vegetarian options. They'll basically do anything for you to make your visit a happy one. We love this place. Much preferred over the quality, price, and especially service at a place like Pacific O.
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MerleA
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is a great restaurant! Really good food. Great service and everyone is very nice. This is one of the best restaurants on Maui and honestly one of the best restaurants anywhere.
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Anonymous
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 23, 2023
overall3food4service3ambience3
Food wad good. The waiter was looking at my girlfriend all night. We enjoyed ourselfs. Water could've been colder
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Anuhea
Hawaii
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 22, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience3
Very noisy, hard to get onto and off the high top seating, eggplant was hard to cut and eat, not as tasty as at Casanova Bistro
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OpenTable Diner
Madrid
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on June 22, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience5
The service once we were seated was fantastic!!!!! The food was phenomenal!!!! The only issue was being seated. We were the first people to walk in the door once they opened and we along with another couple that also had reservations were told that they would be back to seat us once they seated the people without reservations. I thought that was backwards. Those of us with reservations should be seated first.
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MEG3325
Vancouver
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
This is a lovely little restaurant with very good prices for Maui where it is very expensive to eat out. The ambiance is great; it’s not crowded or noisy and the back room windows look out into a beautiful, tropical garden area. Our server was very good and very pleasant. The menu us big, food was tasty and potions were very large. It was one of our best meals while in Maui. We will return again and I would not hesitate to recommend this one to others.
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Steve
Hawaii
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My son and I are long time customers of Casanovas here in Makawao, over 10 years. We are getting back into our old Sunday evening family dinners there since Covid. We were going every Sunday prior to Covid. Everything was the same even our old table in front of the gardens. The only complaint I have is that the prices of course went up which I don’t mind. However I did notice that less seafood was in our favorite dish, which was disappointing. Also having to pay for bread now was as well. We still love the experience though.
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OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The BEST Italian food I ever had! House made pasta was so good, delicate and fresh, the sauce and meat! Really good. 10/10 I would go back everyday if I could! My wife and I went for our honeymoon and also ordered cocktails and the fried artichoke appetizer that was also delicious!
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Cneuman
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food & service were fantastic! Martini was delish, bread was yummy, & pastas we’re fresh and delicious!
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Extra space between tables

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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 4.6 stars by 1465 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

Dec 2, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 32 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
http://www.casanovamaui.com/
Phone number
(808) 572-0220 ext. 2
Catering
From trays of lasagna to go, to elaborate parties in private residences, Casanova offers catering individually tailored for every occasion and budget.

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Casanova Italian Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Featured in

100 Hawaii Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Menu

What 1,465 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Screening

FAQs

Does Casanova Italian Restaurant offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Casanova Italian Restaurant restaurant rated?

Is Casanova Italian Restaurant currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Featured in

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