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Allegrini Italian deli & Market
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🍝Italian Food·Honolulu
Best Italian Food in Honolulu
Honolulu has a surprisingly vibrant Italian food scene, and I pulled together the 43 qualifying spots worth knowing — from wood-fired Neapolitan pies to elegant, white-tablecloth dinners. Leading this list are my personal picks: Arancino on Beachwalk and Allegrini Italian Deli & Market, both carrying the NateEatsHawaii Verified badge. For every other spot, I've ranked them by reputation and how visitors rate them on the site.
1 visitor-rated2 Nate-recommendedUpdated September 2026
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Beyond our editors' picks, the list highlights standouts like Appetito Craft Pizza & Wine Bar, a chic full-service spot in Waikiki with Neapolitan pizzas and craft cocktails, and Arancino di Mare, known for creative elevated Italian dishes and a robust wine list. Whether you're after a romantic dinner, a casual calzone, or a well-poured Barolo, there's something on this list for you.
Spots our editors have personally visited are marked with the NateEatsHawaii badge on the page — look for it to find verified first-hand picks. For everything else, the rankings reflect real visitor ratings and the reputations these restaurants have built across the Honolulu dining scene.
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What is the best Italian restaurant in Honolulu?
our editors' top verified pick is Arancino on Beachwalk in Waikiki, which carries the NateEatsHawaii Verified badge. Allegrini Italian Deli & Market is another of our editors' hand-picked recommendations and a great option for a more casual Italian experience.
Where can I find affordable Italian food in Honolulu?
For budget-friendly options, spots like Amina Pizzeria and Auntie Pasto's Restaurant are well-regarded for offering Italian-American classics at accessible price points. Aroma Italia in Waikiki is also noted for serving Italian at mid-range prices.
How is this Italian restaurant guide kept up to date?
This guide is regularly reviewed and updated to reflect new openings, closures, and shifts in visitor ratings across NateEatsHawaii's catalog of Honolulu restaurants. our editors' recommendations are refreshed whenever he revisits or discovers standout spots.
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