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Top 6 Italian food in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, United States
Reviews on Italian food in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, United States. Coffee drinkers will recognize Kona as the source of some of the best beans in the world. Get your blood pumping with a walk along the “Royal Footsteps” waterfront stretch of Alii Drive, or take stargazing to the next level with a nighttime visit to the summit of Mauna Kea. Waterfalls, volcanoes, and soft black sands are just some of the natural features that make Kailua unique. Shimmy your hips at a hula-filled luau, or get an eyeful of native history at the Kamakahonu compound.
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6. Christine's Deli
Overall Ratings
4 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By AlohaHawaii808
Right at the top of Lunapule you will find this great little grab and go spot. The two Christines are great, and the food is really tasty. They have a small table to sit in the back, its nice to offer, but the view at the beach is nicer. Its in a back storageish area. The food is so tasty, have been several times with many people and we all have loved the food. The Phili is my fav. Always a warm vibe.
5. Amici Vista Bar and Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 68 reviews
Reviewed By kkvista
They had 45 customers at one time but only 2 servers so they were a little slow. There is no lights in the place except for red and green bulbs up in the ceiling. Most customers were reading the menu and their bill with a cell phone.My chicken picata was very good. My wife's egg plant Parmesan was big on sauce and cheese but low on egg plant. Another friend ordered shrimp pasta. The shrimp came as we were about to leave. A small thing but my chardonnay came in a red glass and the 3 at the end of our table had their cab served in white glasses.
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4. Big Island Pizza Napoletana
Overall Ratings
4 based on 119 reviews
Reviewed By NancyBirk
We saw it from Costco where we had gone to get gas. They have gourmet pizzas fired on a lava stone pizza oven. My basil pesto sausage pizza was superb. It is served quickly and has a nice local atmosphere. It's not airconditioned but we are realizing that few places are so we are adjusting, ha ha.
3. Bianellis Gourmet Pizza & Pasta
Overall Ratings
4 based on 577 reviews
Full service Italian restaurant
Reviewed By Danhedonia
Am originally from the east coast and can not fathom the glowing reviews. This is very unexciting food. Sauce is from a can (or made to taste that way): a tomato purée with no character beyond too much sugar and salt. Toppings are ok; the ham and onions on one pie were decent. âCrumbled sausageâ was ... simply breakfast sausage. Dough was fresh, but tasted more like bread than a pizza dough.This is pizza for those who like Pizza Hut. In addition, the beer taps really need to be cleaned.Waitress was attentive and helpful. Prices reasonable.Sometimes a place isnât great, but can be âgood enoughâ if youâre hungry and just want an uncomplicated meal. Bianelliâs is NOT good enough; I wish Iâd eaten elsewhere.Thank you for your comments. We are sorry to hear that you did not enjoy your pizza and beer. Your feedback is very valuable to us as it helps us to make improvements so that future visits are more enjoyable. We are working hard to ensure that every dinning experience is pleasant and have contacted our beer vendor who cleans our taps to ensure that everything is addressed and working properly We hope you can join us again soon.
2. Mi's Waterfront Bistro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 341 reviews
In the heart of Kailua-Kona on the second floor of the Historic Waterfront Row Building sits Mi's Waterfront Bistro. This Chef-owned and operated restaurant takes old world technique and combines it with modern fare to create dishes of uncompromising qual
Reviewed By AbTrAr
Great place for a little celebration and some very tasty pasta! Oceanside table was the perfect place - not a bad seat on the patio as everywhere there is a great view. Service was excellent. Pasta was al dente and perfect. Fish special was wonderful and full of flavor. Minor disappointments was a charge for a bread basket refill (but worth every penny) and also the added on charge for the kitchen staff in addition to the wait staff. If you believe your kitchen staff should be paid more then pay them more. The food was excellent! A definite must visit in Kona!
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1. Beach Tree Bar and Lounge
Overall Ratings
4 based on 485 reviews
The essence of "barefoot elegance," Beach Tree Bar and Lounge has the feel of a Hawaiian beach house. Diners choose between al fresco beachside seating or an elegant open-air dining room with 16-foot vaulted ceilings. An outdoor lounge sets the stage for
Reviewed By grlgrdgate
During our stay at Four Seasons Hualalai, we enjoyed dinner and several poolside lunches at Beach Tree. Although the food is Italian, this gorgeous beachside restaurant radiates Hawaiian charm. Dining at sunset is truly a treat, as they have live music and the view cannot be beat. Their homemade focaccia with pesto was flavorful, but I really missed their unique Tuscan bread we had enjoyed on our last trip, years earlier. A few weeks before our trip, I was excited to see they had a special lobster dinner experience on Sunday nights, so I made a reservation for Sunday evening. We were super excited about dining at Beach Tree Sunday night for the Dal Forno a Legna experience. I had planned it far in advance because my husband loves lobster and it sounded really neat! Even on my concierge confirmation it states, âDal Forno a Legnaâ on our Beach Tree Reservation, but when we arrived and asked about it, our waitress said it was risotto night. I tried ordering the crab risotto but a few minutes later she came back and said they were out of crab. The whole night offered slow, scattered service, and my husband was disappointed with his lobster risotto. The risotto was nice, but there was not lobster in it. They cut a lobster in half and placed it ontop of the risotto. The lobster was tough and difficult to pry out of its shell. I did truly enjoy my corn agnolotti entree but wished our waitress had checked in on us after we received the food because salt or Parmesan cheese would have made it even better. She finally came to see how things were after my plate had already been cleared. Their Caesar salad was outstanding. I was really bummed that we didnât get to order the Dal Forno a Legna, and I still donât know why or what changed. After emailing, asking in person, and via text, I still have no answer as to why there was no Dal Forno a Legna dinner on Sunday night, so I may never know. In the Ike Summer Issue, it advertises the special dinner:âFinally on Sunday evenings at Beach Tree, celebrate with a trio of smoke, salt, and flavor at Dal Forno a Legna. Sit back and relax, taking in the sunset and cocktails as our chefs prepare three crafted courses from our kiawe wood burning oven directly in front of you on the lawn. Hearty, rustic cuisine is the focus of the experience: indulgent Crema Paradiso with Tuscan bread, baked Keahole lobster pasticcio and for dessert a Caprese Cake with Macerated Raspberry and Lemon Crema celebrating local treasures from the Big Island.â Sounds incredible, right?Other than that disappointment, lunch food from Beach Tree was delicious. The Ahi sandwich was unique and flavorful, and I loved the tomato mozzarella salad. When we come back to Hualalai, we will definitely eat at Beach Tree.
