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Allegrini Italian deli & Market
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From wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas in Waikiki to homestyle pasta tucked away on the Windward Side, Oahu's Italian food scene is more vibrant than you might expect. I've pulled together 65 qualifying spots across the island so you always know where to head for a great plate of pasta or a proper slice.
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Leading this guide are my two hand-picked recommendations: Arancino on Beachwalk and Allegrini Italian Deli & Market, both in Waikiki — these carry the NateEatsHawaii badge as spots I personally stand behind. Beyond those, you'll find well-regarded options like Appetito Craft Pizza & Wine Bar for a chic Neapolitan experience, Arancino di Mare for elevated Italian fare with an impressive wine list, and the beloved Assaggio chain, which has cozy outposts from Ala Moana to Kailua to Hawaii Kai.
This is a curated guide that blends our editors' verified picks with the area's best-rated Italian restaurants. Spots our editors have personally visited are marked with the NateEatsHawaii badge on the page, so you can always tell which recommendations come straight from firsthand experience.
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Arancino on Beachwalk in Waikiki is our editors' top personal recommendation and carries the NateEatsHawaii verified badge. Arancino di Mare and Appetito Craft Pizza & Wine Bar are also consistently well-regarded by visitors for elevated Italian dining on the island.
There are solid options spread across the island — Adela's Country Eatery in Kaneohe is popular for its homemade Hawaiian-style pasta, the Assaggio chain has locations in Kailua, Hawaii Kai, Kahala, Ala Moana, and Kapolei, and Amina Pizzeria offers a no-frills spot for calzones and pasta staples.
This is a curated BEST guide that places our editors' personally verified picks at the top, followed by the highest-rated Italian restaurants among the roughly 65 qualifying spots cataloged on NateEatsHawaii. The list is reviewed regularly to reflect new openings and updated ratings.
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Free cancellationOahu luau night
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After happy hour, get on the water. A sunset cocktail sail off Waikiki is the move — drinks aboard, Diamond Head glowing behind you.
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Earn the breakfast plate: hike Diamond Head first, then eat. Shuttle + reservation ticket included, so the morning's sorted before you refuel in Waikiki.
