Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in Oahu

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Italian cuisine in Oahu? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Leila

4.9

4.9 (89)

$50 and over

Italian

Honolulu

About the restaurant

At Leila, hospitality is elevated to an art form. Our rotating menu showcases a rich tapestry of global flavors and world-class technique. Founded by acclaimed chefs Chris Kajioka and Mourad Lahlou, Leila offers a refined and ever-evolving dining experience—one that celebrates culinary diversity, seasonal ingredients, and the warm, welcoming spirit of Kaimuki.

Leila’s exquisite dishes represent the rich flavor profile found across the Italian-Mediterranean landscape. With masterful craftsmanship and award winning service, we invite you to savor our elegant tasting menu in a lush, inviting atmosphere.

Please let us know if you have any ALLERGIES, DIETARY RESTRICTIONS, or if you’ll be celebrating a SPECIAL OCCASION when you join us at Leila.

If you'd like to book our PDR please contact us at info@leilahnl.com or call (808) 888.0884

Starting June 17th, 2025 LEILA will be adding a 3% Credit Card Processing Fee to any transaction made by card.

Top review

Romesh

Dined 7 days ago

Exceptionally thoughtful food and service. Went with high expectations which were very much exceeded. Great attention to detail. Attentive and gracious service from Brandon and Devon too. Can’t wait to go again!

Margotto Hawaii

4.8

4.8 (212)

$50 and over

Italian

Ala Moana

About the restaurant

Hawaii branch of Michelin Tokyo selected restaurant Margotto e Baciare, Winner of the Best Restaurant in Hawaii by USA Today, the first and only Krug ambassador, truffle centric French/Italian/Japanese fusion fine dining.
Chef Kenta Kayama has been trained under the best chefs in Japan, Mr.Kanda who keeps 3 stars Michelin for the whole time Michelin has been published in Japan.
We opened our door in Tokyo in 2014 and became known as the best place for truffle and old world wine. We serve fresh seasonal truffles from all over the world throughout the year, Italian Alba white truffle to French Perigord black truffle, Tasmanian black etc.
As being one of only 112 Krug ambassador chef, we have almost every bottles of Krug for you, along with many selection of old world wines. Working with Hawaii's first master sommelier Chuck Furuya, we also have premium wine pairing and monthly wine events.
Please try the best food and wine in Hawaii at Margotto.
Looking forward to welcoming you!!

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DamonVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Food & service was excellent. Wife enjoyed her experience on her birthday!

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Arancino at The Kahala

4.8

4.8 (1464)

$50 and over

Italian

Honolulu

About the restaurant

1st Place 'Best Italian Restaurant' winner of the 2018 2019 2020 & 2021 Honolulu Magazine Hale 'Aina Awards - we invite you to enjoy our award-winning Italian cuisine in our beautiful ‘al-fresco’ setting and experience a culinary journey of Italy through Executive Chef Daisuke Hamamoto thoughtfully crafted menu – featuring fresh locally sourced products and fine ingredients imported from Italy. An after dinner menu also featuring dessert creations by our patissier and after dinner drinks are also available for your enjoyment.
In addition, an extensive wine list designed by our sommelier, features many premium wines from Italy and Pacific Rim countries.

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Rafael

Dined 4 days ago

Very good! Excellent food and ambience! I will go back for sure.

Bernini Honolulu

4.7

4.7 (656)

$50 and over

Italian

Honolulu

About the restaurant

Welcome to Bernini Honolulu!

Bernini Honolulu is an Italian restaurant with a French twist, serving crispy Roman-style pizza, gourmet pasta, and more.

Conveniently located a 3-minute walk from the Ala Moana center, Bernini Honolulu is easily accessible to both locals and tourists. Parking is also available.

We are available for private hire, catering for wedding parties, birthday parties, cooperate functions and more. Get in-touch and will gladly make arrangements for your special event.

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ReeceVIP

Dined 6 days ago

This was our first time dining here and we were satisfied. We'd definitely come back. We started with the Lobster Salad and Washugyu Carpaccio. Both were very good. Our entrees were the Riici Di Mare and Carbonara Tagliatelle. Both were also delicious. We had the Strawberry Bille Crepe for dessert which was nice. The cocktails were well balanced. Looking forward to our next visit to try more menu items.

Giovedi

4.8

4.8 (107)

$50 and over

Italian

Downtown / Chinatown

About the restaurant

Giovedi, helmed by Chef Bao Tran, offers a seamless fusion of Italian culinary technique and pan-Asian flavors. The lively atmosphere of our dining room inside infuses energy into every meal, while the charming patio offers a tranquil escape in the heart of Chinatown, Honolulu. Indulge in our Prosciutto San Daniele, featuring sliced prosciutto paired with a sesame donut—a playful nod to both gnocco fritto and bánh tiêu—served with giardiniera pickles. This creative fusion showcases how our cuisine harmoniously combines familiar flavors, blending tradition with originality. At Giovedi, we provide more than just a meal—it’s an experience. With a welcoming ambiance, thoughtful service, and creative cocktails, we ensure every guest feels like part of our Thursday night dinners in our home that inspired it all.

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Devon

Dined on Jun 27, 2025

We LOVE Giovedi!! ❤️ the food is always amazing and the wine list matches to perfection.

Arancino Beachwalk

4.7

4.7 (696)

$31 to $50

Italian

Honolulu

About the restaurant

Arancino on Beachwalk is our original Arancino location which opened in 1996. Enjoy a cozy Italian family style dining atmosphere in the heart of Waikiki.

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TomVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Food was terrific as was the service. We had the branzino and the fruita de mer pasta. Both were excellent. Miki was a terrific server.

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Experience

Lunch Special

NOE ITALIAN - Ko Olina at Four Seasons Resort

4.7

4.7 (1788)

$50 and over

Italian

Kapolei

About the restaurant

Ko Olina at Four Seasons Resort is where Chef Ryo Takatsuka vision comes to life in the most unexpected ways. The best choice for special occasions, its changing menu will have you returning again and again to try the dishes best described as Capri-meets-Oahu. Southern Italy’s characteristic light flavours shape dishes inspired by local seafood, premium Italian ingredients and homemade pastas accompanied by a multi-Wine Spectator Awarded wine list – many vintages never before available in Hawaii. Most tables are outdoors – ideal for romantic sunset and starlight dining.

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Eric

Dined on Jun 20, 2025

The restaurant setting is beautiful. The service is outstanding. The food was very good, but somewhat overpriced for what we received. The wine was crazy priced.

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Experience

Chef Ryo's 4-Course Tasting Menu

Arancino di Mare - Marriott

4.7

4.7 (2672)

$31 to $50

Italian

Waikiki

About the restaurant

Voted 'Best Italian Restaurant in Hawaii' by Honolulu Magazine Hale 'Aina Awards and Honolulu Star Advertiser – Arancino, Hawaii's premier Italian ristorante, showcases classic Italian dishes with a modern twist using only the finest ingredients imported from Italy. We invite you to discover and experience the culinary journey of Italy through Executive Chef Daisuke Hamamoto's thoughtfully crafted menu in the heart of Honolulu.

Arancino di Mare is our flagship location which opened in 2004. Enjoy 'al fresco' outdoor dining and enjoy the beautiful Hawaiian weather!

Reservations of 7 or more please contact the restaurant directly.

All parties are allotted a dining time of up to 2 hours.

Outdoor seating requests depend on weather conditions and cannot be guaranteed. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause.

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HiroshiVIP

Dined 4 days ago

We love the atmosphere, food and hospitality at Arancino. Tonight we had sea urchin pasta, zuppa pomodoro, quattro formaggi and delicious wine.

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Ruscello - Nordstrom Ala Moana

4.7

4.7 (4148)

$30 and under

Italian

Honolulu

About the restaurant

Enjoy a delightful dining experience at Nordstrom restaurants, where you can savor chef inspired dishes, using locally sourced and sustainable ingredients. Come and try our signature handcrafted soups, entrees and desserts and pair it with a Nordstrom crafted cocktail, wine or beer. Call (808) 953-6110 to place your order or get delivery via DoorDash or Uber Eats.

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MichaelVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Wonderful restaurant. The food is clean and delicious. Our server, Tran was awesome, she always gives an excellent service!

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Popular dish

Lobster Bisque

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Portabella Mushroom Ravioli (780 cal)

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Roma Tomato Basil

Taormina Sicilian Cuisine

4.7

4.7 (3527)

$31 to $50

Italian

Waikiki

About the restaurant

**Sorry, we do not accept BYOB.
**Please include all children in party size when booking due to limited space.
**Please note we cannot grantee seating requests but will do our best to accommodate.
**Please let us know if anyone in your party has difficulty with stairs.
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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GUY

Dined 1 day ago

Excellent I myself and family have owned are restaurant for over seventy years.

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