Whether you are in search of an unforgettable plate of pasta or a fresh platter of seafood, enjoy our list of the best Italian restaurants on O'ahu and Maui.

When you're done perusing this list, check out the best Italian restaurants in our other markets: Aspen, Boston, Hamptons, Miami, NYC, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Scottsdale, Silicon Valley, and Washington D.C.

O'ahu

Noe

West O‘ahu’s culinary scene has reached transcendent levels with Four Seasons Resort O‘ahu’s premier eatery, thanks to the mastery of chef Ryo Takatsuka. The creative concept here is Hawai‘i meets Capri, so expect southern Italian dishes prepared with island seafood, handmade pasta, and more. The setting also impresses with most tables outside looking at the ocean and neighboring Lanikuhonua. 92-1001 Olani St., Ko Olina, fourseasons.com

Orchids at Halekulani

This casually elegant oceanfront restaurant offers a taste of la dolce vita in paradise. Celebrating the flavors of the coastal Italian regions, Executive Chef Christian Testa infuses his distinctive flair to create memorable dishes, including his Lasagnatte, featuring handmade pasta, local Kahuku prawns, scallops and avocado. From breakfast to dinner, including its Sunday Brunch, Orchids serves Italian-inspired cuisine with Hawai‘i’s freshest ingredients. 2199 Kalia Road, Honolulu, halekulani.com/dining/orchids

Taormina Sicilian Cuisine

Offering the most genuine taste of Southern Italy’s seaside town of Taormina, guests get a taste of Sicily here in Hawai‘i. Try the Sicilian-style pasta, such as the fresh Fettucine Carbonara finished with tableside Truffle service or its specialty Uni Pasta dish. Be sure to end your meal with an Italian Lavazza espresso and housemade dolci. 227 Lewers St., Honolulu, taorminarestaurant.com

Quiora

From the Italian words qui, meaning here, and ora, meaning now, experience Italian cuisine for lunch or dinner here in Hawai‘i… now. Indulge in handcrafted pasta and dishes made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients in its open-air dining room at the Ritz Carlton Residences on Waikiki Beach. 383 Kalaimoku St., Honolulu, quiorawaikiki.com

Appetito Craft Pizza & Wine Bar

Appetito offers a contemporary approach to classic Italian fare with hand-tossed Neapolitan-style artisanal pizza. Don’t miss the impressive boutique wine list. 150 Kaiulani Ave., Honolulu, appetitowaikiki.com

Maui

Ferraro’s Restaurant & Bar 

Picturesque views and oceanic cuisine are at the heart of Ferraro’s, which blends coastal Italian traditions with locally sourced Hawaiian ingredients. Chef Russell Rummer highlights fresh seafood in a menu spanning lunch, spritz hour, and dinner. Don’t miss out on the set family-style dining experience showcasing signature dishes and vibrant island flavors hand-selected by chef Russell. Four Seasons Resort Maui, 3900 Wailea Alanui Drive, Kihei, fourseasons.com/maui/dining

Marlow 

Restaurant Marlow delivers fine Italian cuisine with up-country charm—expertly crafted Neapolitan sourdough pizzas from a kiawe wood-fired oven, seasonal local ingredients, standout dishes like meatballs and funghi pizza, and warm, stylish yet relaxed hospitality. It genuinely feels like island-inspired la dolce vita. 30 Kupaoa St., A104, Makawao, restaurantmarlow.com

Matteo’s Osteria Cucina Italiana & Wine Bar 

This restaurant never falls short of passion and charm as it truly takes after its namesake, Osteria, meaning a homey place serving food and wine. Featuring a menu full of classic plates of pasta and a carefully selected wine list, it’s evident that chef Matteo Mistura is not only dedicated to Italian flavors but also excels at keeping them fresh. Hidden within is La Dolce Vita Lounge, serving creative cocktails and bites. 161 Wailea Ike Place, Ste. 107, Wailea, matteosmaui.com

Olivine

Olivine redefines Italian dining in Maui with an alfresco oceanfront setting and a menu that celebrates simplicity, freshness and flavor. Handcrafted pastas, wood-fired pizzas—try the Kula Squash Blossom—, and seasonal dishes highlight local ingredients with Italian flair. Elevated yet approachable, Olivine pairs warm hospitality with unforgettable cuisine. Buon Appetito! Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, 3850 Wailea Alanui Drive, Wailea,  grandwailea.com/dine

Sale Pepe Pizzeria e Cucina 

After losing their restaurant in the 2023 Lahaina wildfires, Michele and Qiana reopened Sale Pepe, reviving authentic Italian dining in Lahainatown. A seasonally rotated menu with buonissimo handcrafted pizzas made by Maui’s only certified pizzaiolo, unique and traditional appetizers, and curated drinks, Sale Pepe offers a rustic yet welcoming neighborhood atmosphere with nostalgic décor and checkerboard floors. Benvenuto! 157 Kupuohi St., Ste. J1, Lahaina, salepepemaui.com