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ARANCINO DI MARE

(4.8 Score)
2552 Kalakaua Avenue,
Honolulu, HI 96815 Directions

Since 2004

Specialities:

✓Tagliatelle Pomodoro E Crema Con Gamberetti ✓Tagliatelle Alla Bolognese ✓Tagliatelle Con Prosciutto E Funghi ✓Spaghetti Con Tobiko E Calamari ✓Rigatoni Cacio E Pepe ✓Risotto Al Nero Di Seppia ✓Spaghetti Ai Frutti Di Mare ✓Guancia Di Manzo ✓Branzino Alla Griglia ✓Bistecca Alla Fiorentina ✓Agnello Alla Scottadito ✓Pizza Maestro Antonino ✓Owner’s Favorite ✓Pizza Carbonara ✓Pizza Margherita ✓Pizza Quattro Formaggi ✓Pizza Tre Porcellini

"Arancino di Mare is located in the Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa. The restaurant is voted 'Best Italian Restaurant in Hawaii' by Honolulu Magazine Hale 'Aina Awards. Arancino di Mare offers classic Italian dishes prepared with fresh ingredients imported from Italy. Their Executive Chef, Daisuke Hamamoto, thoughtfully crafts the best menu. You can celebrate your special events at Arancino di Mare. The restaurant also has other locations, including Arancino at The Kahala, Arancino on Beachwalk, Arancino Osaka, and Arancino Kyoto. They provide a wide selection of cocktail menus with outdoor seating options.

2026 Highlights: Whether you’re organizing a romantic evening, a family meal, or a special celebration with friends, their team is dedicated to delivering warm hospitality and flavorful Italian dishes. The restaurant also features a wheelchair-accessible entrance for added convenience and accessibility."

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License #22216C5

Menu:

ANTIPASTI:
Carpaccio Di Capesante $30.00
Gamberi All' Aglio $26.00
Affettato Misto $36.00
Bagna Cauda $21.00
Arancini Siciliani $24.00
Calamari Fritti $24.00
Impepata Di Vongole $26.00
INSALATA:
Insalata Mista $20.00
Insalata Caprese $26.00
Insalata Con Rucola E Prosciutto $22.00
Insalata Alla Cesare $20.00
ZUPPA:
Zuppa Di Aragosta $19.00
Zuppa Di Pomodoro $16.00
PASTA:
Spaghetti Ai Ricci Di Mare $42.00
Spaghetti Alla Carbonara $37.00
Rigatoni All' Amatriciana $31.00
Lasagne Al Forno $35.00
Paccheri Alle Cozze $33.00
Tagliatelle Pomodoro E Crema Con Gamberetti $33.00
Tagliatelle Alla Bolognese $34.00
Tagliatelle Con Prosciutto E Funghi $32.00
Spaghetti Con Tobiko E Calamari $30.00

Contact:

(808) 931-6273

Mon-Sun: 4:45pm - 9:15pm

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THE OLD SPAGHETTI FACTORY

(4.8 Score)
3 Aloha Tower Drive, Suite 1106,
Honolulu, HI 96813 Directions

Since 1969

Specialities:

✓Grilled Shrimp Salad ✓Chicken and Smoked Mozzarella Panini ✓Spicy Meatball Panini ✓1/2 Chicken and Smoked Mozzarella Panini ✓1/2 Spicy Meatball Panini ✓Soup and Salad ✓Spam 'n Clam ✓Great Little Plate for 1 - Sausage ✓Great Little Plate for 1 - Chicken ✓Great Little Plate for 1 - Shrimp ✓Great Little Plate for 1 - Meatballs ✓Our Famous Baked Lasagna ✓Stuffed Pasta Duo ✓Chicken Penne ✓Sicilian Garlic Cheese Bread ✓Spam Sicilian Garlic Cheese Bread ✓Olive Tapenade ✓Shrimp Scampi ✓Spinach and Artichoke Dip ✓Chicken Caesar Salad ✓Caesar Salad ✓Garlic Mizithra ✓Sicilian Meatballs ✓Meat Lover's Treat ✓Italian Sausage With Meat Sauce

"The Old Spaghetti Factory Honolulu is a family-friendly chain eatery that offers traditional Italian fare in an elegant setting. The restaurant is located in Aloha Tower Marketplace. Savor their founder's favorite dish, The Gourmet Jumbo Crab Ravioli, which features large ravioli stuffed with savory crab meat and ricotta cheese, topped with a rich Pesto Alfredo Sauce. You can use their OSF Rewards to gain Trolley Tickets towards free pasta, appetizers, drinks, and more. The Old Spaghetti Factory Honolulu provides unique gift cards. The restaurant is the perfect place for birthday parties, anniversaries, team events, and meetings.

2026 Highlights: Each location features vintage-style lighting, detailed stained-glass accents, spacious colorful booths, and a classic trolley car where guests can enjoy their dining experience."

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License #9708F1

Menu:

LUNCH MENU:
BLT Salad $14.99
BLT Salad With Chicken $12.99
Lunch Sized Caesar Salad $13.75
Lunch Sized Chicken Caesar $16.99
Grilled Shrimp Salad $14.99
Chicken And Smoked Mozzarella Panini $13.75
Spicy Meatball Panini $14.50
12 Chicken And Smoked Mozzarella Panini $11.50
12 Spicy Meatball Panini $11.50
Soup And Salad $10.99
Spam 'N Clam $23.25
Great Little Plate For 1 - Sausage $14.95
Great Little Plate For 1 - Chicken $14.95
Great Little Plate For 1 - Shrimp $15.95
Great Little Plate For 1 - Meatballs $14.95
FACTORY FAMILY FEAST:
Our Famous Baked Lasagna $44.95
Stuffed Pasta Duo $44.95
Chicken Penne $44.95
APPETIZERS:
Sicilian Garlic Cheese Bread $9.50
Spam Sicilian Garlic Cheese Bread $11.49
Olive Tapenade $8.99
Shrimp Scampi $10.99
Spinach & Artichoke Dip $9.99

Discount:

Get $15 off your purchase when you have earned 1000 trolley tickets

Contact:

(808) 591-2513 (559) 222-0709

Sun-Thu: 11am - 9pm
Fri & Sat: 11am - 10pm
Weekday Lunch:
Mon-Fri: 11am - 4pm
Happy Hour:
Mon-Thu: 3:30pm - 5:30pm|8pm-9pm
Fri: 3:30pm - 5:30pm|5:30pm - 10pm

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FRESCO ITALIAN RESTAURANT

(4.7 Score)
Hilton Hawaiian Village, Rainbow Bazaar 2005 Kalia Road, # 2F,
Honolulu, HI 96815 Directions

Since 2012

Specialities:

✓Cereal Crusted Hawaiian French Toast ✓Yogurt Fruit Bowl ✓Pane Con Aglio ✓Calamari Fritti ✓Smoked Mozzarella Meatballs ✓Shrimp Cocktail ✓Minestrone Toscano ✓Insalata Di Cesare ✓Fresco Chopped Salad ✓Caprese Panini ✓Meatball Panini ✓Kalua Pig Panini ✓Panini Burger ✓Fettuccine Alfredo ✓Spaghetti Meatball ✓Lasagna Al Forno ✓Spaghetti Ai Gamberi ✓Chicken Parmigiana ✓Bistecca Alla Griglia ✓Kalbi Kimchi Fried Rice ✓Fresco Loco Moco ✓Trio of Bruschetta ✓Ahi Carpaccio ✓Crab and Artichoke Dip ✓Insalata Caprese ✓Kale Tropical Salad ✓Risotto Ai Fungi ✓Penne Alla Vodka ✓Spaghetti Alla Pescatora ✓Spaghetti Alla Aragosta ✓Penne Ai Quattro Formaggi

“2026 Highlights: Fresco Italian Restaurant is offering a blend of authentic Italian cuisine and Hawaiian-inspired flavors. The restaurant's menu is inspired by the North, Central, and South regions of Italy, featuring fresh seafood, premium steaks, handcrafted pastas, and locally sourced ingredients. Guests can enjoy a modern dining atmosphere with wraparound windows, semi-private dining spaces, and an open-air patio overlooking the lagoon. Fresco also features an extensive wine cellar, signature cocktails, and a relaxing bar lounge. The restaurant is an ideal venue for private events, including wedding celebrations, rehearsal dinners, business gatherings, and special occasions, with customized menus and dedicated event spaces available.”

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Award of Excellence in 2017 by Wine Spectator
Award of Excellence in 2018 by Wine Spectator
Award of Excellence in 2019 by Wine Spectator
License #235099D1

Menu:

BREAKFAST:
Meat & Eggs:
Eggs Your Style $16
Basil Frittata $19
Veggie Omelet $19
Chicken Omelet $20
Country Omelet $20
Meat Lovers Omelet $21
LUNCH:
BRUNCH SPECIAL:
Pancake Special $17
Cereal Crusted Hawaiian French Toast $19
Country Omelet $20
Yogurt Fruit Bowl $15
PANINI SANDWICH:
Caprese Panini $20
Meatball Panini $20
Kalua Pig Panini $20
Panini Burger $22
PASTA:
Fettuccine Alfredo $22
Spaghetti Meatball $27
Lasagna Al Forno $27
Spaghetti Ai Gamberi $29
Chef's Specialties:
Chicken Parmigiana $29
Bistecca Alla Griglia $42
Kalbi Kimchi Fried Rice $32
Fresco “Loco Moco” $24
DINNER:
Risotto & Pasta:
Risotto Ai Fungi $28
Penne Alla Vodka $24
Fettuccine Alfredo $24
Spaghetti Alla Pescatora $36
Spaghetti Alla Aragosta $42
Penne Ai Quattro Formaggi $27

Contact:

(808) 941-8868 (808) 492-5755

Breakfast:
Mon-Sun: 7am – 11 am
Lunch:
Mon-Sun: 11am – 1:30pm
Dinner:
Mon-Sun: 4:pm – 9:30 pm

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ARANCINO DI MARE REVIEWS

Our favourite Italian restaurant in Oahu. We dine here every year while on vacation. Love the arancini with spicy red sauce as a starter to share. The spaghetti carbonara with poached egg on top is amazing! Staff are laid back and attentive. We booked an outdoor table for 5:45 pm and enjoyed the sunset.

I went there with my family. Atmosphere is good and staffs are attentive. Of course food is delicious! Some of the staffs speak Japanese. We ordered some pasta and kids’ pizza. The bunny-shaped kids’ pizza is so cute.

Such a cute Vibe! I loved this spot! Food was on point! If you’re looking for amazing Italian in Waikiki Beach then heres the spot.

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THE OLD SPAGHETTI FACTORY REVIEWS

Decent place to grab some lunch. Service is about average. We waited some time to get seated before the hostess came to the front and spotted us. The staff is friendly too. The chicken and smoked mozzarella panini is good. Chicken is tender with a good amount of flavor. Price wise, for my wife and I, it cost $45 for lunch. That’s with two lunch menu items, an appetizer, and one lemonade. Pay to park is all that’s available for your vehicle.

Come and check out the old spaghetti factory. It's located in the aloha tower marketplace. It's a great place if you like Italian food. Family owned and operated. Had the ravioli and it came with salad and ice cream. 3 course meal. Yummy.

The Old Spaghetti Factory is awesome! The staff were nice, and friendly. The interior was beautiful. The food was good! Without doubt worth going to! Have a great day.

FRESCO ITALIAN RESTAURANT REVIEWS

Excellent food. We ordered the brunch omelette and omg the meatballs! Very, very good flavor, savory. I like being upstairs with peekaboo ocean views and windows open. I think they were short staffed because we had to wait for a table and it wasn’t busy, no busers maybe. Very nice waiter, Jason. I would have the windows and plants cleaned up and have some sort of fan. The food was what mattered, and I’m sure we will go back. We’re local, just had never tried it before.

Beautiful restaurant, close to the hotel but kind of hidden, which meant it wasn't packed. My fiance and I are celiac and we were able to eat almost everything on the menu. Prices were very reasonable, and the bartender, Michael, and our server, Sheldon, were amazing hosts. Fun, happy, and caring! Couldn't have found a better place to eat in Wakiki.

Had a dinner here tonight. Walk in and all the workers attitude felt really welcoming. Our server Alvin was fantastic, he was helpful and recommended dishes that we like. Definitely will come back soon.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

ARANCINO DI MARE Total Inspection Points: 116/120
Experience: 9
Followers Ratio: 9
Page Maintenance: 9
Social Media: 9
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Responsiveness: 10
Reviews Study: 10
Table Reservation: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

THE OLD SPAGHETTI FACTORY Total Inspection Points: 115/120
Acknowledgments: 9
Current Evaluation: 9
Legitimate Ratings: 9
Page Maintenance: 9
Social Media: 9
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Experience: 10
Followers Ratio: 10
Table Reservation: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

FRESCO ITALIAN RESTAURANT Total Inspection Points: 113/120
Experience: 8
Acknowledgments: 9
Awards History: 9
Multiple Awards: 9
Page Maintenance: 9
Social Media: 9
Achievements: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Table Reservation: 10