Top pick1
Arancino on Beachwalk
Waikiki·Italian Restaurant
Rated 4.3⭐ (732 reviews)
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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.
Beyond Nate's 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 Nate has 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.
The ranking
Top pick1Rated 4.3⭐ (732 reviews)
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3$A handful of tables fill this compact, no-nonsense spot for Italian staples like calzones & pasta.
4$$Full-service Italian restaurant with Neapolitan pizzas, wines, and cocktails in chic digs or outdoors.
5$$$Creative, elevated Italian dishes served in a polished restaurant that has a robust wine list.
6$$Tucked into Waikiki, Aroma Italia serves italian at mid-range prices. Look for outdoor seating — known as a well-loved spot.
7$$Cozy chain eatery for romantic dining offering Italian-American classics & a full bar.
8$$Romantic chain restaurant featuring classic Italian cuisine, tableside Caesar salad & cocktails.
9$$Intimate chain eatery for romantic dining offers Italian-American classics & a full bar.
10$$Family-friendly restaurant serving Italian-American fare in a comfortable setting.
11$$$Offshoot of a Japanese chain serving up simple but refined Italian entrees & a lengthy wine list.
12Botanico Waikiki brings italian to Waikiki. Casual and welcoming atmosphere.
13$$Neapolitan-style pizzas with local ingredients, plus Italian wine & cocktails, in a rustic space.
14Unpretentious outpost dishing up vegan wood-fired pizzas in an alfresco setting.
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16Rated 4⭐ (343 reviews)
17$Homey, checkered-tablecloth spot for Boston-style pizza with Hawaiian topping options.
18$$$Italian classics & homemade pasta served at lunch & dinner in comfortable, snug surrounds.
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21$$Mezzo Bistro & Bar is a mid-range italian spot in Moiliili. Locals consider it a solid pick with full bar.
22$Mio Pastalogy is a budget-friendly italian spot in McCully. Locals consider it a solid pick with takeout.
23$$Lively, family-friendly chain featuring Italian standards such as pastas & salads.
24Italian restaurant offering handmade pasta, steaks & seafood in a laid-back space with a terrace.
25Easygoing destination serving tapas, paella & grills, plus pasta & wood-fired pizzas.
26$$Long-running chain serving pizzas with customizable toppings & sauces in a simple space.
27$$Chic, contemporary choice for Mediterranean & Italian fare plus cocktails in Nordstrom.
28$San Paolo Pizzeria brings pizza to Ala Moana at a budget-friendly price point. Lively atmosphere perfect for groups and celebrations.
29$$$Elegant, modern restaurant serving Southern Sicilian fare & an extensive wine selection.
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Nate's top verified pick is Arancino on Beachwalk in Waikiki, which carries the NateEatsHawaii Verified badge. Allegrini Italian Deli & Market is another of Nate's hand-picked recommendations and a great option for a more casual Italian experience.
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.
This guide is regularly reviewed and updated to reflect new openings, closures, and shifts in visitor ratings across NateEatsHawaii's catalog of Honolulu restaurants. Nate's personal recommendations are refreshed whenever he revisits or discovers standout spots.
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