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Allegrini Italian deli & Market
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Waikiki isn't just shave ice and poke — the neighborhood has a surprisingly solid Italian food scene, from cozy trattorias to elevated dining rooms. I pulled together the 16 spots worth knowing, leading with my own verified picks and rounding out the list with Waikiki's best-rated Italian restaurants.
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At the top of my list are Arancino on Beachwalk and Allegrini Italian Deli & Market — both carry the NateEatsHawaii badge as spots I personally recommend. Beyond those two, the list includes well-regarded options like Appetito Craft Pizza & Wine Bar, known for Neapolitan-style pies and a chic al-fresco setting, and Quiora, popular for its handmade pasta and terrace dining. Gelato lovers will also find three IL Gelato Hawaii outposts serving traditional Italian and Hawaiian-inspired flavors across Waikiki.
This is a curated guide, not a random directory. Spots marked with the NateEatsHawaii badge are our editors' hand-picked recommendations — the places he's confident sending you to. The rest of the list is ordered by real visitor ratings from the NateEatsHawaii community, so every entry has earned its place.
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Arancino on Beachwalk and Allegrini Italian Deli & Market are our editors' top verified picks in Waikiki, both carrying the NateEatsHawaii badge. For elevated Italian dining, Arancino di Mare and Appetito Craft Pizza & Wine Bar are also highly regarded by visitors.
Allegrini Italian Deli & Market is a great option for a more casual, deli-style Italian meal without the full sit-down price tag. Aroma Italia and the IL Gelato Hawaii cafés are also popular for lighter, mid-range Italian bites in the heart of Waikiki.
This guide combines our editors' personally verified recommendations with the top-rated Italian spots in Waikiki as ranked by real visitor ratings on NateEatsHawaii. It covers 16 qualifying restaurants and is reviewed regularly to make sure the list stays accurate and useful.
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The experiences I actually send visitors on.
Editor's Pick Free cancellationWaikiki sunset sail
After happy hour, get on the water. A sunset cocktail sail off Waikiki is the move — drinks aboard, Diamond Head glowing behind you.
Free cancellationOahu luau night
The eating doesn't stop at dinner — a real luau is the one Waikiki night out worth booking ahead. Kalua pig, fire knife, the whole thing.
Editor's Pick Free cancellationDiamond Head + breakfast
Earn the breakfast plate: hike Diamond Head first, then eat. Shuttle + reservation ticket included, so the morning's sorted before you refuel in Waikiki.
Free cancellationHonolulu tasting walk
If you like eating your way through a neighborhood, this off-the-beaten-path Honolulu tasting walk hits spots you'd never find solo. Come hungry.
Editor's Pick Free cancellationCircle the island
Best single day on Oahu if you've got wheels-envy: turtles, the North Shore shrimp trucks, the lookouts — all in one guided loop.
