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Kahala - Arancino at The Kahala, Honolulu, HI

Arancino at The Kahala

4.8
4.8
1380 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 43 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
1st Place 'Best Italian Restaurant' winner of the 2018 2019 2020 & 2021 Honolulu Magazine Hale 'Aina Awards - we invite you to enjoy our award-winning Italian cuisine in our beautiful ‘al-fresco’ setting and experience a culinary journey of Italy through Executive Chef Daisuke Hamamoto thoughtfully crafted menu – featuring fresh locally sourced products and fine ingredients imported from Italy. An after dinner menu also featuring dessert creations by our patissier and after dinner drinks are also available for your enjoyment.
In addition, an extensive wine list designed by our sommelier, features many premium wines from Italy and Pacific Rim countries.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Validation for valet and self-parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Daisuke Hamamoto

What 1,380 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hawaii

    Italian

  • Oahu

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Arancino at The Kahala offers a delightful dining experience with "exceptional service," "delicious food," and a "beautiful setting." Guests rave about the Lobster Bisque and Cacio e Pepe, which are "outstanding." The restaurant is celebrated for its attentive staff and memorable special occasions. Ideal for both intimate dinners and festive celebrations.

1,380 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    the service and ambience was so amazing! Our server Leo took great care of us and recommended tasty dishes

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  2. Joni

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was phenomenal and the food was nothing short of amazing! We went to Arancino because Hoku’s was closed - and we’re incredibly pleased with the entire experience. The friendliness of the entire staff and quality of dishes will be tough to match! A must stop while in Honolulu!!

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  3. Gerard VIP

    Hawaii215 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The world food tour duo made their third visit to Arancino at The Kahala on a beautiful Saturday evening. The restaurant was packed with diners; so nice to see. We started with a bottle of 2017 Altesino Brunello di Montalcino; a Sangiovese from Tuscany; deep ruby red, with hints of tobacco, earthy and smoky, with hints of cherry and raspberry. Our appetizers were the Carpaccio di Manzo; thin slices of Wagyu, arugula, fresh slices of Parmigiano Reggiano, and a hint of lemon dressing, and Arancini con Fegato e Tartufo, a fried croquette made of risotto, foie gras, truffles and a Parmigiano Reggiano sauce. The latter dish reminded us of a deep fried musubi. Our entrees were the Spaghetti ai Ricci di Mare and the Spaghetti alla Carbonara, our favorite dishes at Arancino. I love the wine, garlic, tomato cream sauce on the Ricci di Mare; it’s not the traditional recipe but I prefer Arancino’s version. The better half of the world food duo loves the Carbonara and the perfectly cooked Waimana TKG poached egg puts this dish over the top. So lusciously decadent. For dessert we chose the Tiramisu and the Fragole con Gelato. Arancino’s Tiramisu is deconstructed … In fact, the presentation changed from our last visit. We do miss the espresso dipped ladyfingers, but the dish is art on a plate. I usually order the Affogato, but I opted for something different. I gave the vanilla gelato to my tablemate and just savored the pieces of strawberries with a Balsamico di Modena glaze. I had a French Press coffee … so delicious! It was another great meal at Arancino, although service could have been more attentive … However, that aside, I love this place!

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  4. Pat VIP

    Dallas10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had dinner at Arancino twice during our recent stay at the Kahala Hotel and Resort. On our first visit we did the pre fixe selections with wine pairings. For a tasting menu, portions were generous and pairings complemented each course nicely. Our reservation was early, at 5:30, which provided a quiet and relaxed evening. The second visit was at 8 PM and our table was inside. The noise level was considerable due to full occupancy, but management proactively moved us to the quieter patio area after appetizers and salads. Arancino is a professionally managed restaurant offering a top quality dining experience.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Paolo was fantastic, food delicious. Made another reservation to go back before we leave paradise!

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  6. Saskia

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The staff was very friendly and the food was delicious. The service was a bit too slow, and it was warm sitting outside on the lanai.

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  7. Lynette VIP

    Las Vegas17 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Maria, waithelp, was terrific. Nice, attentive and responsive. Not good was not very friendly greeter who said we had 2-1/2 hours to stay and no other nice greetings. then our entrees took really long to arrive. Nice indoor setting, but because it is open to the front, there were many flies, mosquitoes and other bugs around us and near the cheese round.

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  8. Ashley VIP

    Hawaii21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Always outstanding food! Such a special meal always

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  9. Thomas VIP

    Seattle109 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ambiance in the alfresco dining area was wonderful. So was the service. We thought the food was only ok. Trying too hard to put a cute spin on some classics, but it didn’t work at least for us.

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  10. Rumiko

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was my friend’s birthday and we had a great dinner experience. We ordered $150 course and everything we ate were outstanding! My friend enjoyed her birthday dinner very much and I am glad that I chose this place. Good was excellent and the service was outstanding. I am definitely coming back again! Thank to the wonderful staff.

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FAQs

Arancino at The Kahala offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (808) 380-4400.

Arancino at The Kahala is rated 4.8 stars by 1380 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 43 times today
Google Map for Arancino at The Kahala

5000 Kahala Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816-5411

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Validation for valet and self-parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Daisuke Hamamoto
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