Best Italian Restaurants in Maalaea

We had a great time at Matteo’s. We were early for our reservation and they accommodated us right away. Our server Michael was amazing and our food was perfect. The overall service and atmosphere was spot on. We plan to be back before we finish this vacation!

Holy moly! This place used to be a sad poolside restaurant like Chili’s. No more! It was absolutely amazing! I’m so glad they made this a fine dining (ish) restaurant with excellent food. Meatballs and charcoal pizza were phenomenal and the grilled salad was excellent. Yes, it’s touristy Maui prices but that’s what you expect. Lori was the best waitress!!!

The dining experience was excellent. The food is skillfully prepared and delicious. The servings are perfect. The drink selection is great. Amazing view of the ocean and Lanai from every table.

Casanova has been a favorite go-to dinner restaurant for my girlfriends and myself for many years. We start off with freshly baked focaccia bread, still warm from the oven, cut into easily manageable single serving cubes, served with a generous portion of olive oil and balsamic vinegar for dipping, and enjoyi our bread while we peruse both the wine offerings and dinner menu. Our choice of wine was a lovely Montepulciano from Italy. Although the antipasti (appetizers) called to us, we bypassed them to save room for the main course. Our entrees this evening included the Mediterranean salad, chock full of crispy fresh greens and veggies, flavorful feta cheese, and kalamata olives in a homemade lemon vinaigrette dressing; Tagliolini Alla Checca, a type of ribbon pasta mixed in with organic spinach, pine nuts, garlic, capers, and fresh Roma tomatoes with a touch of shaved parmesan cheese; and lastly, a classic Italian dish of Fettuccine in a rich creamy sauce—all three of them generous, satisfying servings, leaving no room for dessert. Our waiter Christopher was as charming and efficient as could be, appearing when needed, and leaving us to enjoy our time together without interrupting.

We had another wonderful experience at Ferraro’s celebrating my wife’s birthday. The food was spectacular, and the service was world-class. We enjoyed ourselves so much that we lost track of time and were the last party to leave. Not once, did the team rush us out or make us feel uncomfortable. We always dine at Ferraro’s when we are on the Wailea side of the island.