10 stars! Located next to the Marriott, they have indoor and outdoor seating. We had reservations and we were seated immediately. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming. They put Italian love into every dish! The decor is like sitting in Italy. Fresh focaccia bread is served with dipping oil. What we ordered: *insalata caprese * Lasagna- homemade noodles * rigatoni cacio e pepe- prepared in large Parmesan wheel. * a bottle of Italian wine * complementary Mago gelato The food was bursting with flavor!! My pasta was cooked to a perfect al dente. Highly recommend a meal here. read more

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Great-tasting food with complex flavors. For appetizers, we ordered the Arancini Siciliani, which had a deliciously cheesy, soft interior with a satisfying crunch on the outside, complemented by a flavorful sauce on the side. For our main courses, we had the Chef's Favorite Pizza and the Spaghetti al Ricci di Mare--both were excellent. The pizza featured a very thin crust, and the cheese had a bold, rich flavor. The spaghetti was equally impressive, with a creamy, delicious sauce. However, I do wish they had added a generous portion of uni on top, as that would have elevated the dish even more. The service was friendly, and the ambiance was comfortable, making for an overall enjoyable dining experience. read more

Arancino di Mare - Arancini Siciliani - Italian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I mean! Been busy eating to review but this is the casual cousin of other ones/ Kahala being my favorite. Much more casual, even the menu is different. But they have the staple. Uni pasta being one of them. You can sit inside or outside. I've sat in the rain outside and still had fun. Love their hamachi, vongole. And of course, pasta!! read more

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Yum food, excellent service, pretty reasonable price! We were seated right away and had excellent service from all. Tables are close together and it is crowded and lively! Make a reservation! The restaurant is pretty busy. Drinks were good and not too strong. Food was great!! Pasta was al dente and tbh had similar flavors but were overall good. Uni pasta was weak on uni taste. My fave was the mushroom pasta!! We also shared a pizza that was interesting and good! The shrimp was small but still very tender. Carpaccio di Capesante: scallop sashimi starter was sooo yum. Highly recommend!!! I learned I really like sea asparagus LOLLLL Overall would come again for a break from local food! read more

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Carbonara is one of my top favorite dishes of all time so when I saw this close by where I was staying, I had to check it out. I wasn't expecting the same quality or taste as when I was eating on the streets of Italy, but this was a pretty damn good plate of carbonara. The egg yolk split was really satisfying. The complimentary bread was better than average and the service here is top-tier. Definitely recommend getting a reservation as it is very packed with its close proximity to Waikiki beach. read more

Arancino di Mare - Spaghetti Alla Carbonara - Italian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Best authentic Italian restaurant on Oahu in my opinion! Their dishes taste just like Italy. I love that all their pastas come out perfectly al dente without having to ask them. We got the Bolognese and carbonara pasta and they were both to die for. They took me back to our trip to Rome. The carbonara especially was AMAZING. Like holy moly SO good, rich and creamy. I highly recommend getting the carbonara... it's super filling too-- my husband and I couldn't finish it. For appetizers we got the famous Arancino croquettes which are super crispy and yummy. Their argula prosciutto salad was yummy and tasty too. Service was great! Our waitress was quick and responsive and very nice. You do need reservations here or expect to wait at least 30 minutes... It's busy. The only bummer about the ambience is if you sit outside and they see you at a table right near the rope you were literally eating next to people walking by. I wish they had planters or something to make it feel more like a separated restaurant area. read more

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We just beat the crowd (around 5:30) and were seated immediately, though by the time we left it looked there was quite a wait. Our body clocks were still on Mountain Time so that was fine but wouldn't have wanted to show up at a normal dinner hour. The wine list seems sparse for an Italian place but we enjoyed our glass nonetheless. We had the Insalata Caprese and it was really fresh. I had the Gnocchi alla Sorrentina and thought it was delicious. My lovely wife ate the Paccheri alle Vongole. She would have preferred smaller clams but that's a personal thing. She said the dish was great. Vegetarians know it can sometimes be difficult to search through a menu for things we can eat. A nice touch here, that I appreciated, is that although all the meat-free items are on the main menu, they offer a separate one with only vegetarian items to make life easier. ( I know, first-world problem). I thought that very considerate. And it was not a cheap throw away idea; it was just as nice as the main menu. Respect. We ate on the patio and though it was crowded we found it pleasant. It is next to a pretty busy street with nothing to block the noise, but there is a church across the street and perhaps that influenced the drivers to be more respectful, because it wasn't bad. Service was very nice; Chi took good care of us. The manager (or maybe owner) came by to check in and thank us for coming. When I said "Thanks for having us.", he actually looked touched and grateful. I did NOT like the that a photographer made the rounds trying to take and sell photos - but to be fair, when I said "No thanks" she smiled, said "Okay", and moved on. But I don't understand how this is still a thing when we all have cameras in our pockets at all times. Nice,light mango sorbet for dessert and we were on our way. Was it one of the best Italian meals I have ever eaten? Heck, no - my wife is from Foggia and we used to live in Chicago! But for a tasty , not expensive, almost-on-the-beach Italian meal, I will go back. read more

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Was on the island for work and this place was recommended and lived up to the hype! Conveniently located below the great Marriott resort, I ate at the bar 3 nights of my stay. Night 1 - bartender Giuseppe made some strong recommendations of the scallop carpaccio and rigatoni cacio e peppe AND both very spectacular along with the Pinot Nego. Following night some lovely bartenders recommended the arancini balls which were delightful along with a refreshing caprese salad. One of the ladies overheard me saying it was my birthday and brought me a birthday message and sorbet for an unexpected desert - so sweet! And final night, back to Giuseppe and another bartender - great Pinot Noir from Oregon, lovely conversations, great food again (had to get the arancini again and the Misto salad - both delish). Love the special attention the bartenders paid and made sure I had plenty of water and wine and felt completely comfortable at bar. Truly felt like I was in Italy again! I will be back in two months and this will be my new favorite place for Italian for sure! read more

Arancino di Mare - Carpaccio - Italian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

My (ex) partner made a last minute reservation for this place for our anniversary. I called and they were able to confirm that they would validate parking (I think it was either 2 or 3 hours) in the Mariott lot, which is the hotel they are attached to. We ended up doing street parking as it was right there and happened to be available. Upon arrival, they asked us if we would like indoor or outdoor seating. They were bustling with business and it was very lively for a rainy night. We choose indoor and they took a few minutes to get our table arranged then we were seated. What we ordered: * Calamari Fritti: 10/10, light, crispy, and not chewy at all. Pretty salty but a good start * Free Bread: 8/10, their bread is super fluffy and delicious. They gave me more later during the meal which I devoured. I didn't really care for the olive oil it was crusted with so I would pick it off hah. * Tagliata Di Manzo: 9/10, perfectly done medium rare steak (in my opinin). The fries were decent, it reminded me of McDonalds fries (in a good way). Also I'm unsure why but the steak just felt like it was so small, almost less than 8oz ( but I did not have a scale so I really wouldn't know). * Spaghetti Ai Ricci Di Mare: 10/10, this was the star of the show as it was the main reason we decided to come to arancino. This uni pasta was creamy and packed with the uni's umami flavor. I was mopping the sauce clean towards the end of the meal with my bread & fries. * Free Tiramisu: 9/10. Super nice (not so surprising) surprise at the end. With a cute "Happy Anniversray" message written and a small piece of tiramisu (and chocolate). What a great way to end the meal. The tiramisu was light, yet creamy and decadent. During our meal, there was a photographer walking around Arancino and taking pictures for tables. They did an amazing job and some of the photos came out perfect. They even gave us a complimentary photo, although it wasn't our favorite of the bunch, it still felt above and beyond, exceeding my expectations of my experience. read more

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Staff was attentive, drink was great (Di Mare), and it was good Italian spot to hit up for any occasion. It's a smaller portion sizes but it's still good food. read more

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Words can't describe how grateful we are to have found this spot after being disappointed by many Waikiki restaurants. Monday evening I set a res for four same day and luckily they had space. The restaurant was packed and we had an outdoor table. We ordered the -pizza carbonara: mandatory egg yolk makes this even richer. perf comfort/carb food -carpaccio di capesante: scallop sashimi was so fresh! Wish it had more dressing though -spaghetti ai ricci di mare: easily my fav uni pasta I've tried in my life so far. somehow felt light and so easy to eat -tiramisu: standard and somehow properly soaked, usually tiramisu can be kind of dry at restaurants but I appreciate this one Tried the arancino drink as well, so refreshing! The complimentary foccacia is amazing as well. Perfectly fluffy and topped with oil. Our server was so friendly and service was fast too. Looking forward to the next time I'm in the area just to come back here. read more

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Came here and had such a delicious meal! Had veggie pasta with creamy tomato sauce. A delicious salad and a very good caprese salad with their delicious garlic bread. Service was good, and the restaurant was cute. Can't wait to come back! read more

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This restaurant was one of the top places on my list to try in Honolulu! I loved it so much the first time, I came back again the year after. I love the wide variety of unique pasta dishes they offer and the service is pretty quick. The ambience is very nice sitting along the street and taking in the slight ocean air. I do recommend getting a reservation since the spot fills up quick during dinner time! read more

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Thank you so much for the wonderful service and hospitality. Everything was excellent, and we really enjoyed our time here. We truly appreciate your kindness and will definitely come back again on our next visit! read more

Came here with the family for dinner because the reviews were good. We reserved a reservation on open table and were seated within 10min of our arrival. Our server was both kind and attentive. Here's what we ordered. Meat lovers pizza: 8/10 love the thin crust but it was a little soggy and could have had more toppings for the size and costs. Seafood pasta: 9/10 the flavor was delicious Bolognese pasta: 9/10 a little on the salty side but delicious Cesar salad: 8/10 dressed well but croutons tasted store bought. Spicy arabiatta: 8/10 a little greasy and chicken was cubbed. For $10 extra, it was maybe a few cubs. Should be grilled and at least a decent portion. Overall, portions are small for the prices. I would say overall 8/10. The focaccia bread was good 8/10. read more

Arancino di Mare - Spicy arabiatta - Italian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Great meal, fantastic bartender, sat at bar had nice wine, good pasta and a fine salad. Some disappointments. The bar area is a mess. Bad paint, windows looking out on the mall (buy curtains), spiderwebs on the lighting, being there at 9 pm they were already doing closing with glass racks everywhere, they have outdated decor. Etc. This place had / has so much potential. Redo the bar, paint, clean, create some warmth and vibes. All things equal I loved the meal but the bar is an afterthought and a junky service area with no ambiance. Easy fix! Several waitresses mentioned this place is being run terribly by horrible careless management. Start caring again! So simple! read more

3.5 stars for Arancino di Mare in Honolulu. I was excited to try it based on all the hype, but it didn't quite live up to expectations. The pasta was definitely delicious, but not the best I've ever had -- solid flavors, but nothing that blew me away. The atmosphere leans very touristy and commercialized, especially with a photographer walking around offering to take and sell photos during your meal, which takes away from any chance of an intimate or fine dining vibe. That said, the service was fast and genuinely kind. The staff was very helpful in explaining the menu and guiding us through dishes we weren't familiar with, which we really appreciated. It's definitely more of a casual group dinner spot than a romantic date night location. I'm glad we tried it once, but with so many other great places to eat in Honolulu, I probably wouldn't go out of my way to return. read more

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The uni pasta was absolutely delicious. I've never tried sea urchin before and was skeptical but my God! If this would be the last pasta I ever ate I'd be completely ok with that. Calamari was delicious too. Light, fresh and crispy read more

Arancino di Mare - Spaghetti Ai Ricci Di Mare - Italian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Amazing food loved the atmosphere very clean our server was amazing was able to answer all the questions we had. Presentation was amazing got the cheese wheel show. Definitely recommend this place. read more

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We arrived 10min before our reservation. Asked if we can do outside seating and was told it's going to be an hour. We were seated inside within 10min. The server and the service was great. I'd go e him 5/5. The food on the other hand was just mediocre. It would give it about 3.5. We ordered the margherita and the owners special pizza. I felt like the pizza would have been a lot better if it was crispy at the bottom. The bottom of the pizza was soggy so it was hard to heat with your hands. It was more of a knife and fork type of pizza. I have had better margherita pizza elsewhere. I give it a 6/10. The owners special pizza... wish the white sauce had more garlic for the punch if you know what I mean? It tasted a little bland for me. I would also rate it a 6/10. The calamari is just like any other Italian restaurant. 9/10 Pasta Carbonara was delicious. It was very creamy. Highly recommend!! 1/10 read more

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We had dinner again at Arancini di Mare and (if possible) it was even better than our first visit here. Admittedly, we were running low on sleep on our first visit but everything was incredible. Tonight we ventured outside of our usual comfort zone and really explored the menu! The video doesn't do the Rigatoni alla gricia adequate justice but I'll just say that this was one of my favorite Italian dishes of all time... read more

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Love the place, the ambience the service. Everything was on point. The food was delicious and super fresh. The show was great. The portions is proper and super flavorful! Definitely recommend!!! read more

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Arancino di Mare is not bad to experience at least once. The food is good. We had lobster bisque that has a good taste to it. No chunks but smooth texture with subtle flavor. The Mixed Green Salad with House Dijon Vinaigrette is fresh but needs a little more dressing. We also tasted the Manila Clams which is really good. The broth is superb! The Calamari Frittes is crunchy and golden brown. However, since I am a Top Shelf Margarita fanatic, their version is not top shelf. I had far better Margaritas before. Special mention to Brendon, our waiter. He is very accommodating, pleasant and gave us a good service. The ambiance is quite chaotic. Pleasant but busy... a lot of people! A lot of tourists! read more

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Waited over 45 minutes for a table, once I got the text that my table was ready they still told me I had to wait. Got the cacio e pepe, literally $33 for a handful of rigatoni that a 3 year old would not be full after eating, feels like they're hiding the portions in the back. Stay away if you don't want to pay alot to not be satisfied after eating. Never coming back again. read more

Had high hopes for this place, but felt it underperform in all three major categories: food, service, and ambiance. Was told outdoor seating was the prettiest place to sit, but they put us in a corner by the door where servers were in and out of our space every 2 minutes. Our only view were traffic lights. Service would be on and off. They'd forget about us for some period then be hyper attentive the other. We liked our waiter. Felt like he was overworked. Our hostess could've had more training. She dropped us off at our table and it felt like she couldn't care if we were dead or alive. Only gave us one menu for two people. We had to switch back and forth reading it in the dark. Food.... 50/50 good and bad. Lobster bisque. Good. Best thing we had. Scallops carpaccio B+. Second best thing. Uni pasta. Too cheesy. C+ Steak and fries. Failllll. So sad. Big big fail. It was a Denny's tier steak that was OVERCOOKED in the weirdest way. The bottom was well done. Horrible. We asked for medium rare. Fries over salted. Bread for table stale and full :(. Don't think we will be back. read more

This is the worst salad I have ever got and we even didn't get out garlic bread. And made us sit outside. And $15 was a bag fee. read more

Arancino di Mare - $20 Ceasar salad ---- um never again - Italian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This place was packed and busy every night and I can see why. Their dishes were great and it's a convenient place to grab some Italian food without having to look too hard. The spaghetti carbonara popped with flavors of truffle and Parmesan, that plate was amazing. They had a nice Italian vibe with nice indoor and outdoor seating. read more

Arancino di Mare - Lasagna Al forno - Italian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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One of our favorite Italian restaurant, the food is always amazing. The restaurant is very nice, perfect for a date night dinner. Our waiter was excellent, and the table side made cheese wheel dish was really on point . read more

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We enjoyed Arancino the first time to have a second meal during our most recent trip to Waikiki!! The restaurant has both indoor and patio seating and gets quite busy for dinner service, so reservations are highly suggested! They also have open seating at the bar for first come dinner service. We sat at the bar for our second visit and enjoyed all the attention from the bartender and checked in on us regularly with water, drinks and food. We thoroughly enjoyed the lasagna and arancini risotto balls. Classic lasagna..sauce was amazing. The arancini had nice crispy exterior and creamy interior. We will be back for another meal! read more

Arancino di Mare - Arancini Siciliani - Italian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Food was excellent. Service is top notch. Ordered the set menu. 89.00. Not bad. Waiter was awesome. Always checking on us. Pasta is winnah. Caprese was good too. Tomato soup was killah. Go and eat there. Not many Italian places that serve good food read more

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Our server Lance was awesome! He mixed my rigatoni tableside in a pecorino wheel and the price of that dish was pretty darn reasonable at $37 for the service you get. There was a photographer going around to each table offering to take people's photos and she had an orange ball in her pocket she was having people hold for the picture. My friend and I were watching this very confused and curious. We came to the conclusion that it was an arancino, after the restaurant name! Very cute. Food was delightful, reservation was easy to get on open table. Overall very pleased! read more

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Visited here as it was attached to our hotel and seem like a nice Italian restaurant to try. Personally for what it is, this is a bit over priced as I wouldn't expect to get overcooked shrimp when ordering a seafood pasta. The Lasagna was the highlight for sure. Depending on the time you go, you may have to wait. Walk-ins are welcomed, but you're better off with a reservation. The server was friendly however, when trying to decide on what to pick, he didn't seem well versed in the menu unfortunately. read more

Arancino di Mare - Lasagne al Forno - Italian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I went there last night for dinner and had the tagliatelle a la bolognese and my daughter had a Caesar salad. Both dishes were fine. Nothing extraordinary. As I was finishing my dinner, the busboy which was an older gentleman was moving a chair next to me and he almost hit me with the chair. He looked at me acknowledging what he did and walked away. That was extremely unpleasant and due to this event I don't think I would be going back. Part of having a pleasant dining is to be in an environment where you feel respected as a patron and I felt the opposite at this place. They should offer some basic etiquette training to their staff. read more

This was my first night ever in Hawaii, and it was also my birthday and love Italian, so we had to check this out! Every single item we ordered was so yummy and I even got to eat pasta made in a cheese bowl?! Susan and Angelika did an awesome job serving us and gave us a ton of information about the island. They are great at their jobs, and made the pasta in front of us! We were able to be sat outside surrounded by lights and though we were near the busy street, the chattering of customers you didn't really pay attention to it. We had an awesome table and they made the night very memorable. We will be back! read more

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Met up with some friends for dinner, my choice, everyone wanted Italian and I happen to love this restaurant at the end of Waikiki. Using the valet for the next door hotel was a breeze and just a short walk to the restaurant. Our reservations were for indoor dining but the outdoor setup is really inviting...maybe next time. Walking in, the bar is front and center but not huge. It was busy, not noisy, you could tell the patrons were having a great time. Our table for six was set up and waiting when we arrived so we received menus and bread service, water and time to peruse before ordering. About five minutes later when we were ready to order our waiter was right there to assist with questions and answers. Placing our orders we were in for a great dinner starting with appetizers, a beautiful caprese salads, mixed green salads, one soup of the day and our chosen entrees. There is absolutely no rush here. The dishes aren't being placed in front of you before you've finished a course so they can turn over the table. A relaxing dining experience. Finished with Tiramisu, sorbets, Affagado, coffee and espresso. Weather was perfect and the ambience is wonderfully inviting, you won't be disappointed whether you choose to dine inside or out. Casual or dressy you will not feel out of place. read more

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We made a 5:30 reservation and arrived early. There were still plenty of open tables, but we weren't given the option to choose between indoor or outdoor seating--they sat us inside. We didn't think much of it at first, but once it got busy, it became uncomfortable. The AC didn't seem to work well; there were three or four large portable units hanging from the ceiling, and the open kitchen setup was right next to the dining tables, which made it feel cramped as the restaurant filled up. I was seated by a glass window literally right next to another table outside--so close that our shoulders could've touched through the glass. It was awkward. That said, the food was great! The scallop carpaccio was full of flavor--definitely our favorite dish. Our server, Nick, was very nice, checked on us often, and made great recommendations (and thank you, Nick, for the dessert!). Despite the uncomfortable seating, I'd still consider coming back. The food and service made up for it. read more

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I enjoyed the food at Arancino at the Kahala so was excited to try this Arancino in the Marriott Waikiki. The location is good however, it's a lot noisier and more crowded at this location. I started with the prosciutto and arugula salad with Italian dressing. It's a house specialty and was very good. The prosciutto was flavorful, vegetables fresh and dressing very refreshing. My entree was the tobiko and calamari with spaghetti noodles and a garlic olive oil sauce. The tobiko was salty, calamari very soft and tasty, and spaghetti al dente.. Unfortunately, the sauce was too oily for me and overwhelmed the whole dish. A lighter, less oily sauce would be perfect since the combination of ingredients worked well together. Dessert was the crema catalana, an orange grand marinier custard. Served cold with a nice crusted top layer, it was cool, refreshing, and just sweet enough! The service was excellent. I felt the tables were little too close for comfort. Overall, it was a nice night out though. read more

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First time here, service was very fast. Both foods and drinks arrived as fast as the main course. The pasta to me was great in terms of flavors. But I was told that it was to be on the saltier side because of the goat cheese. We pair that up with the three meats pizza and it still retain it cheesy flavor without too much salt. The pizza was perfect in terms crispiness and texture. We sat outside and got to experience the partial sunset. The street was not too busy, just enough people passing by. I would absolutely encourage this seating and this restaurant. read more

Arancino di Mare - Cacio e pepe - Italian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Very good pizza and Italian food here. Haven't been here in awhile , still the best food here. Good good service as well , nice decoration too. read more

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We walked in and were seated without a reservation. Had anticipated coming here for quite some time. Make a reservation for dinner! Enjoyed the caprese salad and bread option. Enjoyed the squid ink pasta. Disappointed in slow service to get started, tap water taste, and quality/taste of meat sauce, plus overcooked pasta. Watched bar patrons sit for some time while staff ignored and bustled around. Give a menu and water at least! Servers running into each other and dishes breaking is a norm in restaurants. Training a definite must, along with taste testing dishes for consistency. read more