MAKE A RESERVATION! However, even if you don't, it's worth the wait each time. I've been to a lot of Italian restaurants but this one would have to be the best one I've gone to so far. EVERY food item I tried was good to the final drop. The star of the show had to be the bowl of minestrone soup. It wasn't watery in the least bit. The pasta was to die for. All the ingredients taste fresh and local. The service was so friendly and nice and the prices were all reasonable. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for great Italian. read more

"Such an amazing neighborhood Italian restaurant. Prob the best on Oahu. Vongole is so good. tiramisu is very yummy. I miss it!"

Should have known to stay clear of Italian in Hawaii. Overall though not entirely bad, nothing caught our palette as 'amazing' though the Lobster ravioli was good enough that I may give this place another chance to further explore the menu. Staff was friendly and attentive. read more

Everything we ate was amazing. Mussels, gnocchi, the fish and a fancy cheese and salad dish. All so mouthwatering. Must try while visiting the island. read more

We have eaten at Baci Bistro a couple of times and it I know it will be a mainstay. The food is always good and the service is always attentive. Sit indoors or outdoors, either is very pleasant. Their specials are delicious and we always find their staples to be of the highest quality. My in-laws loved this place and wanted to go back before they left. For Kailua this is a reliable stop, always on point and fair price for Hawaii. read more

One of us has a mild allergy to shellfish and the other is vegetarian. We ordered the ravioli of the day which was four cheese and were brought out not once but TWICE lobster and prosciutto ravioli. We were told they must have mixed up the two types. So on our third time ordering we got something completely different. This is careless and dangerous. The server was very apologetic and I could tell he was just as frustrated. read more

cute and cozy lil place. carpaccio - fresh with grated cheese, capers, cracked pepper and olive oil. papardelle - yum! chicken, veal, sausage, and mushrooms with pasta in its own sauce. last minute decided on this over the sausage gnocchi. also always wanted to try papardelle noodles and glad i changed my mind. lobster ravioli - good portion of lobster with cheese and a light cream sauce. yum! presentation was a bit sad =( cheesecake - delicious! and not a huge fan for cheesecake as it tends to be a bit too dense. but this one was perfect, the sauce was a lil too overwhelming but i worked around it. gelato - always gotta have an alamode right? simple vanilla gelato to pair with the cheesecake and sauce. mmmmm! was a bit melted by the time we got it at the table though. read more

I was recommended to eat here hearing it was good, but to me it was just okay. The wait was a bit long, and by the time we got seated our waiter was so busy with other tables that we rarely saw him. Overall, just a decent place to eat. I would recommend Assagios or La Cucina if you want great Italian food. read more

Came here with a groupon. We had reservations but had to wait a bit to be seated. We were seated at the food bar next to another couple. It wasn't a bad location. We could see everything coming out of the kitchen. Had the truffle gnocchi. It was ok. I would not get it again. The gnocchi was kind of dry. It came in a butter sauce, which was not that satisfying. My s/o got the veal saltimbocca. It was just ok. The spaghetti that came with was overcooked and the red sauce tasted store bought. We had the pumpkin spice cheesecake with pecan topping for dessert, which was delicious. Our server was good, but did not offer us bread (we had to ask), and did not offer us parmesian cheese, which was weird. I don't think I would return. read more

Amazing tomatoes on the bruschetta. Best cheesecake ever (seriously, I can't remember having a better slice). Friendly, attentive staff. Not to pricey. These are the things that stand out to me, while the merely good shrimp scampe and bland vegetable penne will soon be forgotten. read more

Have gone to Baci about three times. Each time it has been really good. Just went there a week ago. I love the ravioli with butternut. It is usually very tasty with a buttery taste and butternut filling. This time it was dry and not very tasty. I hope it was an off night. read more

Pricey but good food. We sat at the server's bar. Fills up fast--need reservations during the high season. Our waiter was full of himself. read more

DIdn't have the make reservations, although it would probably be a good idea since the restaurant is on the smaller side. I had one of the specials, the truffle gnocchi which was fabulous. At the end of the meal we ordered the Mascarpone Cheesecake which is probably the best cheesecake i've ever had in my life. Absolutely fantastic. I suppose the only thing that could be improved is the service and a more attentive waiter/waitress. Overall I was very pleased to have gone to Baci Bistro as it is a taste of authentic Italian food read more

I certainly wanted to like the food here but it was average. My friend got the lobster ravioli and I got the chicken alla cacciatore. Both were good, but not to die for. I wouldn't order either again because it was not memorable. The service and ambiance was excellent. It took a while to get our food but other than that this place is charming. Love the unlimited bread! Fill up on those because the ravioli is a small portion... read more

Get the mussels special and gnocchi! Delicious and one of the places I take every visitor!

So far the best Italian Restaurant that I have been to in Hawaii. The daily soup is a great way to start and is always refreshing. There are also times when they have a tomato dish featuring yellow, red, and green zebra with mozarella and a dash of balsamic. The appetizers are always my favorite here and sometimes I can get filled on those alone. The desserts are wonderful too. They are also one of the few places to carry my favorite wine...the 2001 Avignonesi Desiderio. Very yummy. read more

Ever since I was a little kid, I get the same thing every time I come here: Lobster Ravioli. It is always excellent and I while I like to try new things, I can't seem to bring myself to order anything else. There's a great ambiance that is romantic, but it's still family friendly! read more

Very good food and service. We recommend the pasta/ seafood dishes. One criticism I have is a sanitary issue with the food/salad prepper. There were absolutely no gloves worn and there was a lot of man handling of the raw foods ( desserts, salads , etc). As a previous employee of a restaurant and a current worker in a hospital, I know how imperative proper sanitary precautions are in terms of state regulation and infection control. I admit that we ate all the food including our beet and fresh spring salads- and they were delicious. I considered complaining to the manager but as privately owned small restaurants go, it was obviously condoned by the owner, who was there . read more

Good food and service. I recommend making a reservation. Location doesn't have any special views but it's worth a meal.

Our reservations were at 7:30, but table not ready until 8:00. Food was great, service was excellent! Love the fresh mozzarella w/ arugula and tomato salad! All the fish specials are tasty too! Recommended but make sure you have reservations! read more

Just a lovely establishment with great staff and even better food. I am now a Baci Believer! The gnocchi was literally pillows on ecstasy and the cheesecake was hands down best ever. I'm a big disappointed in the lack of homemade pasta. read more

The atmosphere is pure Italian, love it! The food was awesome, I would highly recommend the beet salad if you like beets, or the fresh island tomatoes and Gorgonzola if they have that. Hands down the Truffle Gnocchi was awesome. My husband had the muscles w/red sauce and loved it. My daughter in law enjoyed her Rigatoni Rosa a well. Do NOT skip dessert they are outstanding! Delicious dinner and great service. We WILL come again! read more

Went there for a lunch on a rainy Monday. The plain exterior hides a rather cozy interior. The lunch menu was small but with good choices, and the prices were reasonable. I had their spinach and ricotta cheese ravioli in marinara sauce, their were 4 raviolis to the order but they were a nice size. Perfectly cooked and a nice flavor the marinara sauce tasting home made not canned. My wife ordered the fettuccine in alfredo sauce with shrimp. The fettuccine was cooked perfectly aldente , and the very nice sized shrimp were cooked to perfection which means barely cooked at all so great texture not rubberly. Plenty of hot bread coming to the table to keep us happy. A glass of red wine rounded out the meal. The service was very attentive and friendly from the start. The food took about 25 minutes but I know it was made fresh to order so worth the wait the whole meal taking a leisurely hour. I highly recommend this restaurant for a great authentic Italian meal, and awesome service. read more

Everything is phenomenal to eat at Baci's. Excellent food with excellent presentation. Small restaurant, so reservations are recommended ahead of time. You can eat inside or outside. All of the servers are great. Be sure to ask for Jeff. He's the best. read more

Really yummy Italian food. I had the truffle stuffed gnocchi which was really rich and flavorful. The server was helpful but definitely in a rush to get off her shift. She had even changed into a tank top before picking up our payment...a little awkward read more

Came here for a date night last night and I absolutely loved the ambiance. We sat outside, but it seemed pretty noisy indoors, and it was a little hard to hear. The service was great! I made a reservation on Open Table and they seated us early, and gave us our choice of table. Our waiter was awesome, but don't remember his name. We got water, menus, and bread promptly! We got the burratta salad (it was a special last night), and it was delicious. We also ordered mussels to start, and it was my first time ever trying them. I wasn't a fan, but my fiancé loved them. The sauce the mussels was served with was excellent! For dinner, I ordered the pappardelle, by recommendation of our waiter and I was very happy with my choice! My only complaint was that the chicken seemed a little dry. Other than that, the sauce and other meats were excellent! My fiancé got the squid ink pasta and devoured it. Neither of us had room for dessert, and they didn't leave us waiting around for the check. My only complaint for the night was the noise, and a bit of dry chicken! Other than that, it was an excellent date night thanks to Baci Bistro! read more

The food quality here is great. The only negative is a dessert item was not to my friends liking. This was brought to the attention of the waiter, and my friend placed the dish aside after one bite. The waiter apologized, but still charged me for the item that was left uneaten. The right thing to do was to remove it from my bill. read more

The atmosphere was nice. The lobster ravioli was good, but not worth $18. I recommend he cheesecake and chocolate gelato.

Black Truffle Gnocchi, Seafood Ravioli, a shared Caesar salad and a Great bottle of Red, cannot go wrong. The service has been pretty stellar both times we have been here within the last month since moving to Kailua. It varied slightly from weeknight to weekend but not many places have absolutely consistent service, and it was still good both times. read more

Had a groupon and was pleasantly surprised! Had the Lobster Ravioli and they were great!

The night started off just a little wild with the server fixing his shirt and pants right in front of me. I got a great view of his blue underwear! Aside from that the rest of our meal didn't include a strip show but include fabulous service and food. Squid ink pasta with a saffron cream sauce was to die for. It was all my hubby could do to keep me from licking the plate. His gnocchi was reminiscent of a tour we had in Italy in a small town castle devecchio. The gnocchi is hand made and the sauce was deep and layered. Needless to say his plate was clean as well. Dessert, classic tiramisu, phenomenal. Only reason it isn't 5 stars was because of the strip tease and it does have a few issues with fruit flies and ants. read more

Excellent dinner. Lobster Ravioli a 10! Fast attentive service. Wide noodle pasta with sausage, chicken and veal in a brown mushroom and red peppers sauce, delicious! Beautiful, romantic, Christmas decor made it a special evening, we will be back! read more

This place is truly amazing! Top notch service and authentic, stellar food options place this restaurant above the rest. The ravioli and gnocchi are always sure winners in my book. read more

I have been here several times and I can say the service is great. Both lunch and dinner are good however I recommend dinner. While lunch is less expensive dinner is more romantic. As food goes the best dish is the cheese cake. It's a must have. read more

It was yummy! Good food and neat place to hang out and enjoy a good meal!

By far best Italian you will find on this side of the island, if you find better, let me know!! This place is always delicious and well worth the wait, which there almost always is because by now most Italian lovers know this is the place to go! read more

Had the ahi special definitely wonderful. The gnocchi was also great, melts in your mouth ; )

The best restaurant on the Windward Side. Reserve a table outside for a great dining experience. The food is delicious and the service is great. You do need to make a reservation in advance. read more

Had a lovely dinner at Baci Bistro. The atmosphere is wonderful, food presentation and taste was excellent. Highly recommend visiting. Make a reservation and sit at their outside patio. Most importantly, leave room for the homemade cheese cake. I pride myself on being a cheese cake expert and Baci Bistro's was the best I have ever had. read more

Sadly we arrive only to see that they have a yellow "conditional pass" from the Hawaii Department of Health for "food temperature" and "sanitation". We get 2 glasses of water to start and we had to send them both back because of lipstick on the rims. The good news is that the second set of glasses were clean. Ordered the beef carpaccio for an appetizer. It was not melt in your mouth tender but it had very good flavor. There was a perfect amount of capers, Parmesan cheese, black pepper, lemon, and olive oil. The porcini mushroom risotto was tasty, but the portion was small. There was a good amount of mushrooms and the texture of the risotto was good. The gnocchi with Italian sausage was delicious as well, the portion was more than expected. There was a generous amount of gnocchi in the dish as well as quite a bit of sausage. Overall, despite the rocky start, the taste of the food and the service here earned it 4 stars. If you're in the area you should check it out. Hopefully, they will have earned a green "pass" from the Hawaii Department of Health by then. read more