Arancino at The Kahala

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   Heather

   Washington DC

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   There’s a reason this place has won awards for best Italian restaurant in Hawaii. They’ve taken simple Italian dishes and elevated them to something really special, without charging obscene prices. The Caprese salad was the most flavorful one I’ve ever had in my life — and I eat that dish A LOT! The Parmesan risotto was outstanding (in addition to being prepared tableside in a very cool way); and the “deconstructed” tiramisu was perfection. Best of all, my server, Diego, was lovely and attentive but never overbearing, which helped put me at ease as I dined alone. Do not miss the special place!
   

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   Ellen

   VIP

   Hawaii

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a dinner to celeblate Valentine's Day. We didn't really into katsuo carpaccio. It might be more great if it was more colder. Ours were kind of room temp katsuo. We were very happy with other food! Thank you for accommodating switch protein. The filet was perfect!! We'll be back soon! Hope you all had a great Valentine's Day!! Mahalo!!
   

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   Eunkyung

   Hawaii

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   So oily& toooooooo expensive My husband says.. not valuable
   

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   Lani

   VIP

   Los Angeles

   78 reviews

   5.0

   78 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I did the lobster bisque and cacio de Pepe with the special truffle shavings…absolutely amazing!
   

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   Kala’i

   Hawaii

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 8 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Great experience from start to finish. Valet parking was very easy and convenient. Service was impeccable and very detail oriented. Would definitely come back again.
   

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   Patricia

   VIP

   New Jersey

   15 reviews

   5.0

   15 reviews

   Dined on 6 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had dinner at Arancino at The Kahala to celebrate our anniversary. The service was impeccable and the food was of excellent quality and delicious. Everyone was very personable and friendly. The manager came over to congratulate us and spent some time discussing the wine we had chosen. They presented us with an incredible dessert ~ a lovely surprise. We went back again last evening and plan to dine there weekly! Highly recommended.
   

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   Kathleen

   VIP

   Chicago

   49 reviews

   5.0

   49 reviews

   Dined on 4 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We ate here twice on our most recent trip to Hawaii, and our server, Katharine, not only remembered us the second time, but also she remembered where we sat and the fact that we celebrated our anniversary on the first visit. The food is amazing, and we highly recommend any of their house made pastas. The delicious food, impeccable service, and attention to detail by the entire friendly staff will bring us back on our next trip. Mahalo, Arancino!
   

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   Myles

   Hawaii

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on 2 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It’s our third time to Arancino and enjoyed my wife’s birthday celebration this past weekend with our dear friends. Jonathan was outstanding and we were happy he was our waiter again as he was also great on our last visit. The food was delicious and presented very well.
   

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   Patrick

   VIP

   Hawaii

   53 reviews

   5.0

   53 reviews

   Dined on 1 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Great night! Don’t miss the risotto croquet!! Great service by Sergio or Diego!! The best part is the accordion player!
   

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    Allen

    VIP

    Dallas

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 28 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Wonderful Italian dinner at Kahala!!! Our party of 4 tried different dishes and they were all superb. Our waiter was friendly, helpful and attentive. We had a great meal, thank you!
    

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