I ordered the truffle gnocchi as takeout. This is the full portion. I thought it was funny. Tastes like it was cooked in butter with a truffle in the room but definitely not in the pan. It makes a La Croix seem flavorful. The texture of the gnocchi was great though. For the price, I expected more so it was disappointing but not inedible by any means. Definitely won't be going back though. read more

Baci Bistro - Truffle gnocchi's - Italian Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

Good service, good food... A bit pricier than it needs to be for the food, but the ambience and service makes up for it. read more

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The service and food is always top tier! I normally order the lobster ravioli. It's a smaller portion but still really good! The ambience is such a vibe. read more

We enjoyed a lovely dinner at Baci Bistro. The restaurant has such a nice and personable atmosphere. We came here on a Saturday night around 5:30pm. While all tables on the inside were taken, the cute outdoor space with its beautiful mural had still room for us. The waiters were very quick and attentive. For our appetizer we chose the cozze all'aglio e pomodoro. Although the dish was a bit on the smaller side, the mussels were meaty and the sugo had a nice kick. The complementary bread was refilled several times and made for the perfect scarpetta. My husband had the fettuccine Alfredo with chicken and shrimp. I ordered the ravioli of the day with osso buco. Both dishes were very tasty. There is certainly an American note to the dishes and I absolutely don't mind. Food should be interpreted and Baci Bistro does a great job! The wonderful piece of tiramisu, creamy and moist, made for the perfect ending. One can really feel the care and warmth that goes into this place. Definitely a Kailua gem that gives you warm fuzzies all around. We will be back :) read more

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The service was outstanding and food delicious! The beet salad was large even after the server split it between two of us. I had lobster ravioli (very yummy) but the portion seemed maybe a little small for the price. Hubby had Spaghetti ai Frutti di Mare which was a nice portion. The atmosphere is lovely. read more

We had a wonderful dinner. We started with a bruchetta salad & Gamberetti Al Suga Di Scampi. Both were wonderful. I had the braised short ribs special with risotto which was exceptionnal! A hidden Kailua gem! read more

The food is amazing. I forgot to take a picture of their buccheta salad but the tomatoes were juicy and pops in your mouth. The Rigatoni Alla Panna Rosa had a sweetness to it, i really enjoyed it. The service was wonderful the staff pays attention to everything and your needs. The ambiance is a little small seating restaurant but really cute ambiance. read more

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Baci Bistro never disappoints! Their food, authentically Italian is delicious and the presentation is beautiful. The ambience is always festive and aesthetically pleasing. The Management and Employee's are top notch; courteous, polite, and always professional. We have been coming here for over 40 years and highly recommend this restaurant as we feel. It is the best in Kailua. read more

Absolutely loved our dinner at Baci Bistro! We had the kindest and most attentive waiter and he was very accommodating. The food was also OUT OF THIS WORLD! I had the black squid ink pasta - definitely get it! Some of the best pasta we've ever had, right down to my son's Mac and cheese. Will be back for sure! read more

Baci Bistro - Black squid ink pasta sub scallops for shrimp - Italian Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

First time back in a few months. Amazing.! Service was amazing! Food was beyond amazing! We are back enjoying everything about Baci. Come and enjoy one of the best places in Kailua. E Komo Mai E Baci! read more

My boyfriend and I came here for an unplanned date night. We were craving Italian food and though this restaurant doesn't look like much from the outside we chose to eat here because of the pictures lol When we walked inside we were surprised with how well maintained the inside is. It does get a little warm inside so I would dress cool. We started with a glass of Pinot Grigio and the special antipasti of clams. We both really enjoyed the clams it paired really well with their bread. The olive oil they provide for the bread was exquisite as well. For our entrees we got the linguine nere con capesante, Squid ink linguine with scallops, mushrooms and sundried tomatoes in a cream sauce and the fish of the day which I unfortunately forgot the name. Both of our entrees were delicious. The linguine was just delectable. The best pasta I've had in a really long time. We were so full we ended up ordering our dessert to go. Though the cannoli weren't my favorite they were just okay. The service was great! Our server kept our glasses filled and our tummies happy. read more

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The food was okay. Smaller portion than expected for lobster ravioli. Had better risotto at another restaurant. The service was good, they weren't super busy. Our waitress was nice. We were by the entrance so a lot of going in and out in that area. We sat inside and it was nice. Although we made a reservation and said it was my daughter's birthday, they did not take note of it but our waitress took off the soda (which was flat) off our bill. We had the dessert sampler, not sure if that was worth $25. read more

Baci Bistro - Top: lobster ravioli, chicken marsala, mushroom risotto, potato gnocchi. - Italian Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

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Yummy spot for good Italian food on a date night. The scallops and squid ink pasta was one of the best pasta dishes in recent memory. The sauce was decadent and creamy. Scallops perfectly cooked. Umami mushrooms and sundried tomatoes. I'd come back here daily for this dish! The roasted garlic and toasted bread appetizer was good but skimpy. There was less than 1/4 head of garlic served with a few grilled slices of bread but it was yummy. The truffle gnocchi sauce was watered down and there were zero truffles and no truffle flavor... just a few pieces of mushrooms. I'd definitely skip that dish next time. It was sad and pathetic. -10 out of 10. Wine list is narrow but decent. Starting at $45 a bottle. Service is friendly but slow. Ambience is nice. Jazzy "elevator love music" to enjoy as you make love to your pasta. read more

Baci Bistro - Squid ink pasta with scallops. 10/10! - Italian Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

This was my second visit to Baci bistro in two years. When I went the first time, it was just OK. I went the second time with other people because they wanted to check it out and I figure maybe the first time was a hiccup. Sad to say, it wasn't awesome this time as well. I mean, the service was good. The food was just OK. Kind of mediocre to be honest. The table bread was pretty cold and a little hard/stale. They probably could use a little bit of a facelift as far as the restaurant itself. I'm rooting for these guys because I want them to do well. I want the Windward side to have good Italian. But, it was like a B-/C+. read more

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A wonderful experience from start to finish! My granddaughter and I had a "girls night out". The food was terrific (I had the lobster ravioli and she had the Bambini (make your own pasta). The employees were terrific, so attentive. I love that we have such wonderful restaurants right in Kailua. Support local and dine at Baci Bistro! read more

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Came here with a few friends for a friend's birthday - made reservation before hand. I ordered the squid ink linguine which was rich and creamy. However, for the portion of food, the price is unjustifiable. Our waitress however was very friendly. read more

Baci bistro is OUT !!!! Our waiter was scattered and the food was cold and I ordered lobster ravioli $35 included 5 raviolis Ordered beers and our server forgot to grab them so when I reminded him he brought them and they were warm The bill was delivered and it was not our bill it was lower and we could have paid and ditched but asked for the correct bill and paid it. Super disappointed read more

Baci Bistro - Italian Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

What a delightful stumble.... We were going to eat across the street and just weren't feeling the limited menu so we walked back over and checked if they could seat us. We got lucky with a table and were blown away! One of the owners or the owner came up to our table to check on us and we ended up gabbing it up and swapping stories and recommendations. On the service alone I will continue to support this local spot. Definitely vouch for the dinner menu fully. Every bite had a happy dance right behind it! The desserts weren't the strongest bit. I'm not a huge dessert person anyways but we couldn't decide so the owner gave us two. They were okay the panna cotta type dessert had set too long and the consistency was off. The flavor was also too light so it was all about texture which wasn't right because of the heavy set. The fresh fruit saved it slightly. The cannoli tiramisu type dessert was okay but after dinner packing so much technique and flavor and melty goodness the desserts were just underwhelming. Hoping to try more of the menu and hoping there's some branching and adventure coming in the dessert portion. Definitely recommend for a nice date night spot, but beware of bugs flying if you sit on the front patio. read more

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4th time back, I can't express enough how much I love this place, the ambiance and service is just out of the world. I came for my mother in laws birthday and everyone made her feel special. The special ravioli was everything. I love this place. read more

Possibly the best restaurant in Kailua. Tasty Italian food and great service. Whether you sit inside or out on the lanai, the atmosphere is always nice. Baci is our go to for birthday dinners or a night out. Their steak special is great if they have it. We loved the tri colored tomatoes appetizer- so good. Mahalo, Baci! read more

Still our Italian favorite restaurant , Baci Bistro in Kailua is by far is the best restaurant on the Windward side! I like how they now open at 4pm, they used to be booked solid till 9pm, so we go early now, and can pick our table! Best ravioli, they always have a special one nightly, but I always pick the lobster ravioli, it's so rich and decadent. Their Chicken picatta is outrageously delicious and abundant, we always have left overs. I decided to go rogue, and order the Special of the day, purple Okinawan potato gnocchi and hubby ordered chicken picatta. I was so looking forward to my dish, but the texture of a potato gnocchi wasn't what I expected. My hubby loved it, and my 2nd pick was the picatta, so we traded & were happily satisfied. We always order a side of saffron risotto which is only around $6 and a delicious generous portion. You can bring your own wine, they raised the corkage fee from $15 to $20, but still less expensive to BYOW. An espresso Martini is always my "dessert" but they had a special plate for $20 that had 2 mini canollis, creme brulee, a Raspberry tart, decadent chocolate cake, vanilla gelato and a fluffy marshmallow treat. It was worth it to find out which is your favorite. We alway end up with a full stomach and leftovers. Win win! Check out the picture of my dessert plate read more

Baci Bistro - Italian Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

Had dinner last night. Hubby loved his Caesar and sausage rigatoni. I had the lobster spaghetti special. Was described as "chunks" of lobster. They were actually "bits" of lobster and all exactly the same as if produced by a machine. Could not actually tell by taste that it was lobster as opposed to shrimp or fish. Sauce was very nice though. Coffee was excellent. Tiramisu was okay, had better. Next visit I will avoid the specials. Do not order the cheap Chianti. read more

I'd give them 3.5 starts if I was able. The only but the biggest thing that made me rate 3 instead of 4 was the pasta not being cooked Al Dente. Everything else was great. However, it is very important for me that the pasta is cooked right especially at an Italian restaurant. Not sure if it was serviced right after it was cooked - that could have changed the doneness of the pasta, too. The nice antique interior and great service. Insalata Della Casa was a nice size green salad and the dressing was very tasty. Spaghetti Tutti Mari was excellent except for the pasta overcooked as mentioned above. I don't mind coming back here and give it another try maybe with different menu items. read more

Baci Bistro - Spaghetti Tutti Mari - Italian Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

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Met friends for dinner at Baci Bistro. Very nice ambiance with great service! Staff make everyone feel welcome and comfortable. I had pollo Marsala & hubby had their fish special. Both were outstanding! We ended our meal with crème brûlée and profiteroles! Such a treat! Can't wait to return....even though we live in Pearl City! read more

We spend our summers in Italy - this has nothing in common. Tastes like canned stuff (artichoke, sun-dried tomatoes, etc.) from Costco. Anything else that's not from Costco is bland. You'd be way happier to takeout a pizza. read more

Every year we make it a point to dine at Baci. Kris, the owner of, is friendly and attentive. The food and ambience is always great! read more

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Went for a family dinner,ordered different dishes including gnocchi and so on,the gnocchi were simply not edible,the amount of garlic was just incredible. This is simply another so called Italian that has nothing of Italian cuisine. read more

I'd recommend making a reservation - our party of 4 came right at 5 when they opened and they were able to seat us right away despite our reservation being for 530. Service was a tad slow at first but then it picked up. Food was really great! I tried the espresso martini, bruschetta & gnocchi. Great flavors all around and they're really great about presentation and making sure your water doesn't empty. Ambiance is nice, it feels a bit romantic and would make a great spot to catch up with a friend or have a date. Clean restroom, metered street parking. read more

My pappardelle del Camino was delightful; the sauce was rich and the brightness of the sun dried tomato really was a delight. Our server was kind, gave great recommendations but a little all over the place; a cocktail as well as coffees were forgotten about and had to be reminded. My aunt and husband ordered the Puttanesca but were very disappointed at the lack of anchovies present as that's why they ordered the dish. Overall was a pleasant experience with heavenly desserts! read more

The food was good, and the service was acceptable. However, we were seated in a corner where the back door was propped open because the AC was broken, which made it quite windy. My husband was frustrated because the wind was blowing directly in his face, causing his food to cool down quickly. Aside from that issue, we would have had a much better experience. read more

Great experience for our large party (10 people) we were not rushed out even though we were there after 9pm still eating. Food was absolutely delicious and desserts too! Staff was so friendly. Will definitely be back ! read more

Delicious and great service! Their food was amazing. Restaurant was calm and friendly

By far the best Italian in Hawaii The Papperdelle with mushrooms chicken and sausage or the linguine in squid ink or the dessert sampler with a port or cognac. Service us impeccable! read more

Hawaii doesnt have too many great Italian restaurants but this place def cooks to impress. The small intimate atmosphere was great for work meetings or date night. Only downside of this place is the terribly bad parking and tight spots. Very limited spots and super tight. But hey at least free parking!! To start the fresh bread was a great start with their whipped butter- i mean most places serve some poorly made bread... but no this one is hot and crusty but soft in the middle. We had the oso bucco and the Lobster Ravioli along with some other appetizers. I couldnt say one this was bad there. The portions are a little smaller, but about normal for a higher class restaurant. The oso bocco was fall off the bone, with a deep earthiness and sweet taste but not sure sweet. Also the lobster ravioli was super rich- heavy cream and butter- as expected with lots of lobster meat. Cant wait to return! read more

Baci Bistro - Oso bucco - Italian Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

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Wow what a gem in Kailua!! Best Italian food I've had on Oahu in a long time. I think everyone agreed that the Linguine Nere con Capesante was the winning dish of the night. The scallops were cooked absolutely perfect and were deliciously hot and soft. The sauce was so delicious too. Literally every dish was incredible though. I was expecting the calamari to be rubbery but it wasn't at all! Reservations are a must because it's very busy even on a weekday night. Service was good but our waters went without refills for a while. Overall, the food and the vibes were outstanding. Amazing value for high end Italian food. read more

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Best service Great Food! The specials are always amazing, but the desert Wins!! Don't sleep on that cheese cake! Go get it now!! read more

The food and service was excellent The patio seating was very quaint and you don't feel like you are eating on the sidewalk. The menu has something for everyone. Most definitely will be coming back for more. read more

First off all the food was amazing! To start we had the cesar, bruschetta & lobster ravioli lol. Then we had gorgonzola gnocchi & sausage rigatoni, all so good but we ordered way too much so she packed everything for us! Overall everything was delicious & our server Sierra gave us literally perfect service! She even split our salad and brought a serving spoon so we could easily share the ravioli... everything we needed/wanted we got without having to ask, despite how busy it was! Will def be back soon & thank you Sierra!! read more

Having lived in Italy for over 20 years, we know Italian cuisine. This evening we couldn't recognize much of what we ordered. The grilled calamari was a "brick" of reconstructed squid - served with marinara sauce! The grilled marinated shrimp were covered with a mound of feta cheese mixture that totally overpowered the shrimp. The seafood risotto was gluey and overcooked. The accompanying clams and mussels were dry. The veal saltimbocca was drowned in a nondescript gravy. Overall, the presentation was something one would expect from a roadside diner. Service was matter of fact and mediocre. If you like Italian food, you should kiss Baci goodbye. read more

I have been wanting to eat here for forever! I pass this restaurant all the time when I go to the Aloha Home Market just down the street. I finally had takeout from Baci Bistro two weeks ago and I'm still dreaming of the risotto. I picked up my order just 20 minutes after placing the order via telephone call. While staying at Bellows I picked up dinner here one night. I ordered the risotto with shrimp and peas (RISOTTO CON GAMBERETTI E PISELLI). Even while eating carry out it was absolutely delicious. The only reason I rated Baci Bistro as 4 stars instead of 5 is just the garlic bread ($4.95). The bread tasted stale and was definitely burnt. It was literally the only part of the meal that wasn't eaten. I will absolutely return to Baci Bistro for more delicious food! read more

Baci Bistro - Risotto con Gamberetti e Piselli - Italian Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii