Top pick1$$Appetito Craft Pizza & Wine Bar
Waikiki·Pizza Restaurant
Full-service Italian restaurant with Neapolitan pizzas, wines, and cocktails in chic digs or outdoors.
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Waikiki has more Italian food than most visitors expect — and this list ranks all 16 qualifying spots by real ratings left by visitors on NateEatsHawaii. Whether you're after a polished sit-down dinner, a quick gelato fix, or a wood-fired Neapolitan pie, the rankings reflect what actual diners think, not just hype.
Leading the list is Appetito Craft Pizza & Wine Bar, well-regarded for its Neapolitan pizzas and curated wine selection in a setting that works for both date nights and casual meals. Not far behind, Arancino di Mare is widely recognized for its creative, elevated Italian dishes and robust wine program in one of Waikiki's more polished dining rooms. For something sweet, the IL Gelato locations sprinkled across Waikiki have built a following for their traditional Italian and Hawaii-inspired gelato flavors.
Spots that Nate has personally visited are marked with the NateEatsHawaii badge on the page — look for that signal as you browse the full ranked list of 16.
The ranking
Top pick1$$Full-service Italian restaurant with Neapolitan pizzas, wines, and cocktails in chic digs or outdoors.
2$$$Creative, elevated Italian dishes served in a polished restaurant that has a robust wine list.
3$$Tucked into Waikiki, Aroma Italia serves italian at mid-range prices. Look for outdoor seating — known as a well-loved spot.
4Botanico Waikiki brings italian to Waikiki. Casual and welcoming atmosphere.
5Rated 4⭐ (343 reviews)
6Italian restaurant offering handmade pasta, steaks & seafood in a laid-back space with a terrace.
7$$Long-running chain serving pizzas with customizable toppings & sauces in a simple space.
8$San Paolo Pizzeria brings pizza to Ala Moana at a budget-friendly price point. Lively atmosphere perfect for groups and celebrations.
9$$$Elegant, modern restaurant serving Southern Sicilian fare & an extensive wine selection.
10Italian fare in Waikiki. Allegrini Waikiki is a reliable choice and offers outdoor seating.
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Rated 4.3⭐ (732 reviews)
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FAQ
Based on real visitor ratings on NateEatsHawaii, Appetito Craft Pizza & Wine Bar currently ranks first among Italian restaurants in Waikiki, praised for its Neapolitan pizzas, wines, and lively atmosphere.
Aroma Italia is noted for serving Italian at mid-range prices tucked right into Waikiki, and the IL Gelato cafés offer a budget-friendly taste of Italy with their artisan gelato, paninis, and waffles.
The ranking is based entirely on real visitor ratings submitted on NateEatsHawaii — no sponsored placements or invented scores. The list is refreshed as new ratings come in, so the order can shift over time.
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