Il Lupino

3.6

1797 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

Great for outdoor dining
Neighbourhood gem
Good for groups

Welcome to Il Lupino Trattoria & Wine Bar. We invite you to celebrate "La Dolce Vita" while you dine with us. Created by famed restaurateur Wolfgang Zwiener, serving delicious, authentic Italian cuisine in a relaxing, yet sophisticated environment. Featuring an indoor and an outdoor patio with covered umbrellas, inside and outside bar. We have an open kitchen in the main dinning room, with an amazing glass Wine Cellar featuring an award winning wine list from the Wine Spectator with a Two Glass/Best Of Award of Excellence since 2014. We have 47 wines by the glass and 20 Coravin selections available in 3oz, 6oz and 9oz portions. We offer Sommelier service with fine varietal stemware.
Our menu features authentic house-made Italian cuisine with a touch of local inspirations from the Islands of Hawaii. We pride ourselves by using the very best quality ingredients and sourcing excellent imported and local fare. General Manger Christopher Lord has a strong passion for service and gastronomy.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Wine Bar
Hours of Operation
Daily 05:00–05:15
Phone number
(808) 922-3400
Website
http://www.illupino.com/index.php
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Catering
Please send inquiries for catering to bookings@illupino.com or chrislord@illupino.com
Private party facilities
Welcome to Il Lupino Trattoria & Wine Bar. Created by famed restaurateur Wolfgang Zwiener, serving delicious, authentic Italian cuisine in a relaxing, yet sophisticated, environment, featuring indoor and lanai bar and dining, an open kitchen, and a salumeria, or Italian deli.
Private party contact
He'ela Mottus: (808) 922-3400

Location
2233 B-180a Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, HI 96815
Area
Waikiki
Cross Street
Seaside Avenue, Royal Hawaiian Street, Lewers Street
Parking details
Il Lupino offers one hour of free validated parking at The Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center and a discounted rate of one dollar per hour for up to a total of one additional hour.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Prosciutto di Parma
Dry-cured ham from Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Bresaola
Air-dried, salted beef from Lombardy, Italy
Pepperoni
Cured beef and pork, paprika, chili pepper, soft, lightly smoked, USA
Soppressat Salami
Molinari spicy salami from San Francisco
Speck
Dry-cured and smoked Prosciutto from Alto-Adige, Italy
Mortadella
Seasoned Italian pork sausage pistachios, spiced Black pepper, myrtle berries, from Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Wild Boar Salami
All natural pork from Texas
Parmigiano Reggiano
Hard granular cheese from cow milk, aged 12 months, Parma, Italy
Murcia al Vino
Made from Murciano-Grandina goat milk, That is macerated in red wine, firm, buttery
Pecorino Romano
Hard, salty cheese made from sheep's milk, Italy
Boschetto
Semi-soft cow milk & sheep's milk cheese, infused with black truffle shavings, from Tuscany, Italy
Gorgonzola Dolce
Triple cream brie, cow milk cheese From Germany

Appetizers

Carpaccio*US$24.00
Thinly sliced prime Filet Mignon, arugula, capers, lemon, vinaigrette, Parmesan
Lobster SpreadUS$23.00
Six toast points, Lobster, Ricotta & Mascarpone cheese, chives, salt & pepper
Garlic Bread
Focaccia, garlic-herb butter, Parmesan, Pomodoro sauce
- 4pcUS$8.00
- 8pcUS$14.00
- 12pcUS$22.00
Sauteed MushroomsUS$17.00
Extra virgin olive oil, butter, wine, garlic, rosemary, salt, pepper
Fried Calamari*US$17.00
Breaded calamari rings & tentacles with light & spicy marinara sauce
Portobello CapreseUS$17.00
Whole grilled Portobello mushroom, Buffalo Mozzarella, basil, olive oil, balsamic drizzle
Meatball*US$16.00
Veal, pork, & beef meatball, Pomodoro sauce, Parmesan
BruschettaUS$15.00
Toasted Focaccia, tomatoes, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, parmesan flakes

Salad & Soup

Soup of the DayUS$12.00
Grilled Octopus*US$29.00
Marinated octopus, mixed greens, cherry tomato, heirloom tomato, pesto, aioli
CapreseUS$22.00
Buffalo Mozzarella, Heirloom tomato, Avocado, extra virgin olive oil, capers, fresh basil, sea salt, balsamic drizzle
ArugulaUS$16.00
Baby arugula, Marcona almonds, poached pears, cherry tomato, Parmesan, Balsamic Glaze
CaesarUS$18.00
Baby Kula romaine, anchovies, focaccia croutons, Parmesan (Gluten free option without croutons)

Pizza

12 inches, 8 slices. Gluten Free Crust $3 / Vegan cheese $2

Scampo Gamberoni*US$30.00
Mozzarella, marinated Tiger Prawns, garlic butter, rosemary, tomatoes, spinach, truffle cream sauce
Hawaiian PizzaUS$24.00
Pineapple & sliced Ham, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Pomodoro sauce
Calamari*US$24.00
Arrabiata Sauce, Mozzarella cheese, Calamari rings & tentacles, cherry tomato, lemon zest
Spinach & MushroomUS$23.00
Mozzarella cheese, fresh mushrooms, spinach, garlic olive oil
Prosciutto & ArugulaUS$21.00
Mozzarella cheese, tomato, Prosciutto di Parma, fresh arugula, truffle oil
MargheritaUS$22.00
Mozzarella cheese, local sliced tomato, Pomodoro sauce, fresh basil
Quattro FormaggiUS$22.00
Mozzarella, Parmesan, Gorgonzola & Mascarpone Cheese, honey
PepperoniUS$21.00
Pomodoro sauce, Mozzarella, fresh sliced pepperoni
FormaggiUS$17.00
Mozzarella cheese, Parmesan, Pomodoro sauce

Dinner

4pm - 10pm Daily

Royal Platter

Carne e Frutti di Mare*US$69.00
7oz Grilled prime Filet Mignon topped with grilled Tiger shrimp, Lobster, finished with a Marsala mushroom cream sauce, truffle mashed potato, fresh seasonal vegetables. Suggested Coravin wine by the glass: Chateau Lassegue, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux, France $33

Pasta

Add: Chicken* $8 / Tiger Prawns* (3 pc) $18 / Octopus* $20 / Scallops* (3 pc) $19. Gluten Free Pasta: $3 (spaghetti, penne, rigatoni, & linguine) / Vegan Cheese: $2

Aragosta Pasta*
Lobster, fresh squid ink spaghetti pasta, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, Chardonnay, fresh lemon
- RegularUS$47.00
- DoubleUS$90.00
Lasagna Bolognese
House made lasagna sheets, Bolognese sauce, spinach, ricotta & mozzarella cheese
- RegularUS$26.00
- DoubleUS$50.00
Carbonara
Linguine pasta, pancetta, free range egg, cream, Parmesan, black pepper
- RegularUS$28.00
- DoubleUS$54.00
Gamberi*
Spaghetti pasta, Tiger prawns, cherry tomato, fresh basil tomato, light chili flakes, bisque sauce
- RegularUS$34.00
- DoubleUS$62.00
Pescatore*
Linguine pasta, mussels, fresh fish, calamari, Tiger prawns, scallop, white wine, light spicy Pomodoro sauce
- RegularUS$36.00
- DoubleUS$68.00
Fettuccine Crema
Fettuccine pasta, Asparagus, truffle cream sauce, Parmesan cheese
- RegularUS$32.00
- DoubleUS$60.00
Vongole Bianco*
Fresh Manila Clams, linguine pasta, white wine, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, chili
- RegularUS$30.00
- DoubleUS$54.00
Bolognese
Fresh Tagliatelle pasta, veal, pork & beef simmered slowly in our homemade Pomodoro sauce
- RegularUS$30.00
- DoubleUS$56.00
Spaghetti & Meatball*
Spaghetti pasta, Pomodoro sauce, meatball (veal, pork & beef), Parmesan cheese
- RegularUS$26.00
- DoubleUS$50.00
Gnocchi Tartufo
Potato gnocchi, truffle cream sauce, Parmesan
- RegularUS$22.00
- DoubleUS$44.00

Entree

Tagliata di Manzo*US$60.00
18oz Grilled striploin steak, extra virgin olive oil, Balsamic drizzle, arugula salad, Parmesan flakes
Veal Chop*US$55.00
16 oz Grilled veal chop with spaghetti aglio e olio
Filet Mignon*US$50.00
7oz Grilled prime Filet Mignon, truffle mashed potato, seasonal vegetables
Lamb Chop*US$48.00
Grilled chops marinated in extra virgin olive oil, fresh herbs, seasonal vegetables
Fish Piccata*US$38.00
Fresh fish of the day, cooked in a lemon butter wine sauce, linguine pasta, capers, sauteed spinach
Chicken Marsala*US$36.00
Free range chicken breast, creamy Marsala wine sauce, mushrooms, linguine pasta
Chicken Piccata*US$34.00
Chicken breast, cooked in a lemon butter wine sauce, linguine pasta, capers, with sauteed spinach
Risotto ai FunghiUS$33.00
Arborio rice, fresh mushrooms, asparagus, Black Truffles, Marsala wine, garlic, herbs, Parmesan cheese
Chicken Parmigiana*US$30.00
Chicken breast, Mozzarella, spicy Arrabiata Sauce, tomato, Parmesan, linguine pasta
Eggplant ParmigianaUS$26.00
Eggplant, Mozzarella, spicy Arrabiata Sauce, tomato, Parmesan, linguine pasta

Sides

Truffle Mashed PotatoesUS$11.00
Roasted Rosemary PotatoesUS$11.00
VegetablesUS$13.00
Sauteed MushroomsUS$15.00
Extra virgin olive oil, butter, red wine, garlic, rosemary, salt, pepper
Mushroom Marsala Cream SauceUS$9.00
(6oz) Enhance your meal, perfect for steaks and various meat entrees

Dessert

Chocolate Blueberry Flambe for Two (Flambe Tableside Presentation)US$30.00
A rich, smooth and silky flour-free cake with a divine chocolate extravagance, raspberry coulis, crème fraiche, Served with vanilla bean gelato and topped with fresh berries, and a flambe liqueur caramelized sauce
TiramisuUS$16.00
House-made, espresso dipped lady finger biscuits, rich mascarpone, creme anglaise, cocoa powder
CannoliUS$15.00
House-made, ricotta and mascarpone cheese filled cannoli's, chocolate chip, crushed pistachios
Pistacchio & Ricotta CakeUS$15.00
Pistachio and ricotta creams, sponge cake, pistachio pieces, dusted with powdered sugar
Torta della NonnaUS$15.00
Lemon pastry, cream and pine nuts
Panna CottaUS$13.00
Traditional Italian dessert made with cooked sweetened cream and fresh berries
CheesecakeUS$14.00
Classic Cheesecake, graham cracker crust, fresh fruits, raspberry coulis, whipped cream
Trio di GelatiUS$16.00
Your selection of 3 scoops, berries, caramel, & chocolate glaze, waffle
AffogatoUS$13.00
House-made vanilla gelato, espresso
RipienoUS$15.00
Magnificent refreshing sorbettos imported from Sicily, served in all natural fruit shells. Choose one; Orange, Lemon, Peach, Mango, Pineapple, Coconut

Coffee

AmericanoUS$4.50
EspressoUS$4.50
- DoubleUS$6.25
CappuccinoUS$5.00
- DoubleUS$6.50
Café LatteUS$5.00
- DoubleUS$6.50
Carmel & Chocolate MochaUS$5.50
Macchiato / Caffe ViennaUS$5.00
Iced CoffeeUS$4.50
Hazelnut, Almond, Macadamia, CoconutUS$1.00

Tea

Ice TeaUS$4.00
Black tea, lemon
Dammann TeaUS$6.00
Classic ceramic teapot, 10 different classic flavors, honey stick, ask to view our Tea Box of varieties

Aperitivo & Digestivo

Aperol SpritzUS$15.00
Dolce by Far Niente, 2013
- 2ozUS$22.00
Sauternes, Chateau Rayne
- 2ozUS$16.00
Sambuca, Romana, Black or White, ItalyUS$14.00
Grappa, Sperss, Gaja, ItalyUS$28.00
Grappa, Graffo Italiana, ItalyUS$18.00
Fernet BrancaUS$13.00

Ports

Taylor Fladgate 10yr PortUS$15.00
Taylor Fladgate 20yr PortUS$20.00
Taylor Fladgate 30yr PortUS$40.00
Taylor Fladgate 40yr PortUS$80.00

What 1,797 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

3.6

3.6 based on recent ratings

3.6Food
3.8Service
3.9Ambience
3.5Value

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1,795 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 1 January 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
The food was not good at all! I was very un happy with the food!!!
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OpenTable Diner
Montreal
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on 1 January 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
This was not Italian. This was a basic American diner. Food was terrible. A few days after our ordeal, this business closed permanently.
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AdamE
Hawaii
9 reviews
vip
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on 1 January 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
I use to come to this place and it was great, but its really gone downhill. The place needs to be cleaned, and some basic repairs need to be done (stickers on the booth upholstery to cover tears?). The food was terrible. We got the carbonara, which tasted more like butter sauce; no sign of cheese or egg. The spaghetti and meatball had a red sauce that was watery and flavorless. Even the wine that used to make me think of this place as a wine bar, was down to just a few basics. Not good. I won't be back until I hear that its gone through a major overhaul on the space and the food.
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OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on 31 December 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Overall it was a chill vibe, just kinda bummed on the night I decided to dine a lot of what I was looking forward to trying was out of stock (Gamberi dish). I ended up goin w the Pescatore dish w House Red Wine.
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OpenTable Diner
Melbourne
7 reviews
1.0
7 reviews
Dined on 29 December 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
What a disappointment having been there so many times years before. Food is atrocious with some items not available due to no customers attending. Basically meat balls were just warmed up with no taste. Entrees were acceptable. Poor wine list. Staff are friendly but overall it is not recommended. We will not be returning.
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BriannaH
Central Coast
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on 27 December 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Took off a favorite plate from the menu yet it’s not updated on their website or this app either. The waiter said he’ll check if they would still make it which I appreciated it but they said no. I ordered the bolognese and then the server said they didn’t have the correct pasta but can still make it. So I just ordered the basic spaghetti and meatballs. Overall not even worth coming here, back in 2021 it was such a great experience now I know why this restaurant has a low rating. Not worth eating here or the price for the basic dishes.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on 26 December 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Worst experience ever! We ordered a pizza for our kid : marguerita: we told them we want half with tomato sauce and half with tomate sauce and cheese… we got a pizza with cheese ( no tomate sauce) like dough and cheese, we told the waitress no we said half no cheese and half with cheese… they made another pizza half with nothing and half with cheese, we were like : where is the tomato sauce??!! They said we dont make pizza with tomato sauce?? WTF, why you are mentioning the ingredient pomodoro on the menu???!!! We were really upset , my kid had to wait for an hour without eating, and we left !!! DO NOT GO THERE!! It is overpriced and the food was so so
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DonaldE
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 26 December 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were celebrating my daughter’s 30th birthday. They were very accommodating. They had us sitting outside, but we asked if we could move inside of the restaurant, and they moved us very quickly. Our server was very good. Management managed the restaurant very well.
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Kaywag
New York City
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 25 December 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic service ….. super friendly and attentive. Food was amazing. Thank you
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StacyB
Louisville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 December 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the most beautiful Christmas Eve dinner. The service from the moment we walked in was amazing, everyone was on top of our needs the whole time, the outside atmosphere was perfect! We are so thankful and appreciative!
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Il Lupino offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (808) 922-3400.

Il Lupino is rated 3.6 stars by 1797 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

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2233 B-180a Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, HI 96815

Additional information

Cross Street
Seaside Avenue, Royal Hawaiian Street, Lewers Street
Area
Waikiki
Hours of Operation
Daily 05:00–05:15
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
Il Lupino offers one hour of free validated parking at The Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center and a discounted rate of one dollar per hour for up to a total of one additional hour.
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.illupino.com/index.php
Phone number
(808) 922-3400
Catering
Please send inquiries for catering to bookings@illupino.com or chrislord@illupino.com
Private party facilities
Welcome to Il Lupino Trattoria & Wine Bar. Created by famed restaurateur Wolfgang Zwiener, serving delicious, authentic Italian cuisine in a relaxing, yet sophisticated, environment, featuring indoor and lanai bar and dining, an open kitchen, and a salumeria, or Italian deli.
Private party contact
He'ela Mottus: (808) 922-3400

Il Lupino

Permanently Closed

Order delivery or takeout

There’s more to explore

Additional information

Boschetto

Bruschetta

Pepperoni

Appetizers & Pizza

Chacuterie Board

Prosciutto di Parma

Bresaola

Pepperoni

Soppressat Salami

Speck

Mortadella

Wild Boar Salami

Parmigiano Reggiano

Murcia al Vino

Pecorino Romano

Boschetto

Gorgonzola Dolce

Appetizers

Carpaccio*US$24.00

Lobster SpreadUS$23.00

Garlic Bread

Sauteed MushroomsUS$17.00

Fried Calamari*US$17.00

Portobello CapreseUS$17.00

Meatball*US$16.00

BruschettaUS$15.00

Salad & Soup

Soup of the DayUS$12.00

Grilled Octopus*US$29.00

CapreseUS$22.00

ArugulaUS$16.00

CaesarUS$18.00

Pizza

Scampo Gamberoni*US$30.00

Hawaiian PizzaUS$24.00

Calamari*US$24.00

Spinach & MushroomUS$23.00

Prosciutto & ArugulaUS$21.00

MargheritaUS$22.00

Quattro FormaggiUS$22.00

PepperoniUS$21.00

FormaggiUS$17.00

Dinner

Royal Platter

Carne e Frutti di Mare*US$69.00

Pasta

Aragosta Pasta*

Lasagna Bolognese

Carbonara

Gamberi*

Pescatore*

Fettuccine Crema

Vongole Bianco*

Bolognese

Spaghetti & Meatball*

Gnocchi Tartufo

Entree

Tagliata di Manzo*US$60.00

Veal Chop*US$55.00

Filet Mignon*US$50.00

Lamb Chop*US$48.00

Fish Piccata*US$38.00

Chicken Marsala*US$36.00

Chicken Piccata*US$34.00

Risotto ai FunghiUS$33.00

Chicken Parmigiana*US$30.00

Eggplant ParmigianaUS$26.00

Sides

Truffle Mashed PotatoesUS$11.00

Roasted Rosemary PotatoesUS$11.00

VegetablesUS$13.00

Sauteed MushroomsUS$15.00

Mushroom Marsala Cream SauceUS$9.00

Dessert

Chocolate Blueberry Flambe for Two (Flambe Tableside Presentation)US$30.00