Best Mediterranean Restaurants in Hawaii Kai

We had dined at Istanbul Hawaii for dinner on prior occasions but this was our first time eating there for brunch. The menu included some of our favorites like the Meze platter and lamb but also had slew of additional items on a separate menu. As always, the flavors did not disappoint. The drinks were delicious as well. Our server was well versed in the extensive weekend menu and offered suggestions to guide us along our culinary experience.

I keep coming back to Ruscello because of its unmatched consistency in taste and quality. Every visit feels like a guarantee of excellence. Their dishes are always flavorful and fresh. It’s rare to find a place where the food is just as good every single time, but this restaurant delivers on that. We ordered the soup of the day which was chicken noodle soup, shrimp arugula salad and the chicken gnocchi. We barely had room for dessert but also had the crème brûlée and coffee ice cream! So yum! The service is also consistently top-notch. Justin who was our server was very friendly, attentive, and delivered a seamless dining experience. Whether it’s a casual dinner or a special occasion, I know I can rely on this place to exceed expectations. Highly recommended!

Beautiful restaurant by the beach. Excellent service and ambiance. I ordered the signature dish: Prawn Tagliatelle and was disappointed to find only two pieces of shrimp, other than that the food and flavors were amazing.

Overall we had good dining experience, self parking was free with validation, will come again.

Excellent food, excellent service, fantastic view. Orchids is a must next time you are visiting Oahu. Several in our party have dubbed it the “best meal of their lives”.