Top pick1$$Bravo Italian Restaurant
Laid-back trattoria featuring a variety of Italian favorites including complimentary garlic rolls.
Aiea might not be the first place you think of for Italian food on Oahu, but this side of the island has a surprisingly solid lineup of trattorias and ristorantes. I pulled together the 5 Italian spots in the Aiea and Pearl City area that are actually worth knowing about, so you don't have to dig through hundreds of listings yourself.
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The guide covers a nice range: Bravo Italian Restaurant is a laid-back trattoria known for its complimentary garlic rolls, Paesano Ristorante Italiano serves hearty Italian fare with an Asian twist in a white-tablecloth setting, and Ricado's Italian Restaurant is a humble strip-mall spot popular for staples like veal marsala and chicken piccata.
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It depends on what you're after. Bravo Italian Restaurant is a popular laid-back trattoria, Paesano Ristorante Italiano offers a dressier white-tablecloth experience, and Ricado's is a well-liked neighborhood spot for classics like veal marsala.
For a more casual vibe, look at the strip-mall options like Ricado's Italian Restaurant or Palazzo Ristorante Italiano, both known for traditional Italian specialties in low-key surroundings without the fancy setting.
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