Top pick1$$Assaggio Kapolei
Italian Restaurant
Intimate chain eatery for romantic dining offers Italian-American classics & a full bar.
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Kapolei may be known as Oahu's "second city," but its Italian food scene punches well above its weight. I pulled together the five spots worth knowing โ from the intimate, romantic atmosphere of Assaggio Kapolei serving Italian-American classics, to the elevated indoor-outdoor experience at Noe inside the Four Seasons Ko Olina. Whether you're after a quick brick-oven pizza or a leisurely candlelit dinner, there's something here for every occasion.
This is a curated guide that blends the area's best-rated spots with any hand-picked recommendations carrying the NateEatsHawaii badge โ look for that badge on the page to know which spots have Nate's personal seal of approval. Spots Nate has personally visited are also marked so you can see exactly where he's eaten firsthand.
From the crowd-pleasing comfort of Olive Garden to the seafood-forward Italian menu at Longhi's Ko Olina, Kapolei's Italian options cover a wide range of budgets and vibes. Read on to find your next favorite table.
The ranking
Top pick1$$Intimate chain eatery for romantic dining offers Italian-American classics & a full bar.
2$$Brick-oven pizzeria (part of a longtime local chain) with a broad menu, full bar & TVs.
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4Indoor-outdoor restaurant at the Four Seasons offering upscale, contemporary Italian cuisine & wine.
5$$Lively, family-friendly chain featuring Italian standards such as pastas & salads.
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The top Italian spots in Kapolei include Noe at the Four Seasons for upscale contemporary Italian cuisine, Assaggio Kapolei for romantic Italian-American classics, and Longhi's Ko Olina for a seafood-inflected Italian experience. Check the NateEatsHawaii badge on the page to see which spots carry Nate's personal recommendation.
Brick Oven Pizza is a great budget-friendly option, offering a broad brick-oven pizza menu with a full bar in a casual setting. Olive Garden Kapolei is another wallet-friendly choice, known for generous portions of pasta, salads, and breadsticks in a lively, family-friendly atmosphere.
This is a curated guide combining Nate's verified personal picks with the highest-rated Italian restaurants in Kapolei as tracked across the NateEatsHawaii site's catalog of roughly 1,900 Oahu restaurants. The list is reviewed regularly to reflect the current dining landscape on the west side of Oahu.