Amazing food and service! The carbonara was very creamy and had great flavor. I saw an advertisement of Cucina Moon on instagram and decided to give it a try, and I'm so glad I did. The staff, Kimara, was very friendly and welcoming. She made sure everything was going well and made the experience even better. Thank you, Kimara! I have to mention the handbag stools, I never been to a restaurant that offered them and it was very convenient (also cute lol). Overall, great experience! I would come again for sure! read more

Cucina Moon - Carbonara and Salad - Pasta Shops Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

On a recent evening we weren't sure to have, we decided pasta was in order. Cucina Moon used to be a main part of the Test Kitchen on the second floor of McCully Shopping Center, but on this visit I noticed the space has been divided into a Cucina Moon dedicated space around the kitchen, with the poke and ice cream spots on the other side of the wall. What that means is it feels more like a planned restaurant. The kitchen is open at the back, so you can see all the food being made. They have various size tables and bar seating around the kitchen. We ordered our food to go, which was a little frustrating as all items weren't on the online menu. A few things, like bread and salad, I had to order at the host stand, which added to our wait time as the pasta dishes were ready. The staff was super helpful and welcoming however, offering water and seats while I waited. I tried the spaghetti bolognese and loved it; it was a garlic bomb with great flavor and noticeable portion of meat. The salad was delicious, fresh and bright and simple dressing. The garlic bread was soft and great for dipping. Overall, this is a fun place to come. You may have a better experience dining in; and must love garlic! read more

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Cucina Moon an Italian restaurant located above Mcully shopping center! The vibe of the restaurant already sets a cozy, welcoming tone, but the food is what really stood out. started with the mozzarella and tomato appetizer, and honestly it ended up being the star of the night. Sometimes simple dishes can be overlooked, but this one was unexpectedly 10/10. The mozzarella was incredibly fresh and creamy, the tomatoes were bright and flavorful, and the balance of everything together was perfect. It tasted light, clean, and high quality. For pasta, I tried the spicy carbonara, which I'd rate about an 8/10. It had a nice creamy texture with a good kick of spice that made it more interesting than a traditional carbonara. The Pasta noodle was a little thicker than others. Definitely satisfying if you like a little heat with your pasta. The squid ink pasta was even better. I'd give it a 9/10. The flavor was rich and savory, and the pasta itself was cooked perfectly al dente. It had that deep seafood flavor that squid ink dishes should have without being overpowering. Overall, Cucina Moon delivers really Italian dishes with some great surprise. I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu next time read more

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I cannot say enough great things about our lunch today. I had the spicy carbonara and it was AMAZING!!! My friend had the creamy tomato shrimp pasta and ate every bite. They have lunch specials everyday that come with a small salad. The service was on point. She was so caring and concerned that we had the best experience. And they give a purse rack, so my purse wasn't on the floor. We will be back. read more

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It was a family girl outing and last minute decided to try this place for lunch since hearing of the positive reviews. We were greeted by a very nice woman that brought us to our table. She was very polite as if she came from Japan. She answered our questions regarding the menu and was able to order various lunches. All was excellent and notice their pasta had been homemade! Their pasta was on the bigger size but it was definitely al dente and chewy! Only wish they would give complimentary bread. We will definitely return. Great service! read more

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My friend and I needed to pick up something in Waikiki on Sat. 2/28/26 at 1:30p so we stopped by at 12:45p to have lunch at Cucina Moon located at the McCully Shopping Center. We both heard so many great reviews of their homemade pasta. We were greeted at the door by the friendly hostess and she said to have a seat anywhere. We sat at a table for 4. We loved the spaciousness. We really appreciated that they have such convenient portable bag rests that they place on the floor next to the table to hold your purse or packages. This was the first time I saw that in a restaurant and was immediately impressed. We put in our orders and we were served a spinach salad that came with our lunch order. We also looked at their dinner menu and ordered the Garlic Bread. I ordered the Carbonara and my friend ordered the Garlic Shrimp Tomato Cream. You can immediately taste the difference with fresh pasta; it's tender, slightly chewy, and perfectly holds onto the sauce. The carbonara sauce was silky and glossy, coating every strand without feeling heavy. The guanciale was flavorful, adding just the right amount of saltiness, and the Pecorino gave it that sharp, savory kick. The black pepper tied everything together beautifully. It was rich but balanced and comforting. You can tell care went into every step of the dish. I ate the entire plate. It was fun breaking the yolk into my pasta. My friend enjoyed her Garlic Shrimp Tomato Cream Tomato Pasta and she said it was so good. The homemade pasta was tender and fresh, and the sauce was creamy, garlicky, and perfectly balanced with a touch of tomato brightness. The shrimp were juicy and flavorful. She also ate the whole thing. The garlic bread was nice and warm and paired well with our pasta dishes. We really enjoyed the homemade pasta. The fresh pasta was tender, soft, and slightly chewy. Unlike dried pasta, it had a delicate bite and it absorbed our sauces beautifully. If you want to experience real homemade pasta with their flavorful sauces, Cucina Moon is the restaurant to experience. We will definitely be back. I will try the Squid Ink Pasta next. read more

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The ambiance and staff were wonderful, but unfortunately the food was very disappointing. I had high expectations after seeing so many glowing reviews and YouTube recommendations, but the experience didn't live up to the hype. The squid ink pasta lacked the rich seafood flavor I was expecting. I've had much better squid ink pasta elsewhere. The cream gnocchi was the better of the two dishes, but the sauce was overwhelmingly rich and creamy, making it difficult to enjoy. Overall, I felt that this restaurant was overhyped. While the service and atmosphere were enjoyable, the food simply didn't meet my expectations. Unfortunately, it wasn't worth the visit for me, and I don't plan on returning. read more

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The pasta was fresh, al dente, and delicious. Service was great too. I would definitely go back to try their other pastas. read more

Cucina Moon - Carbonara - Pasta Shops Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Spur of the moment early dinner. Out and for some reason we wanted Italian. Normally haaaate the parking at McCully SC...but we got lucky and got a good spot. Took the elevator to the 2nd and baby got to press the buttons and enjoy the view. Restaurant was empty...but it was early. Place is super cold but not sure if b/c no action going on. We got the burrata. Super good but I hate honey. Luckily hubs and baby love honey. Tomatoes were flambeed and baby ate most. Also got the corn ribs. Tasty. Baby grinded. I got the carbonara. Yum. So tasty. Hubs got the Bolognese. Yum. Hubs liked the pasta. I did too but was a little heavy for my taste. It was cooked really well. Baby ate the ground beef but seemed to like the carbonara better. We also got garlic bread. Bread nothing special but it was sooo garlicky that it made it special! Love me the garlic. Baby said too spicy. Wish the menu was bigger. I would go back but not frequently since there isn't much variety and id probs just have to get the same thing every time. read more

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Saw they started doing online orders from their instagram, but of course the night we try to order the online ordering wasn't working. We tried to call but no one answered and then we tried again maybe 5 mins later and someone answered thank goodness. I got the gnocchi with fresh cream and prosciutto and my husband got the garlic shrimp tomato cream. They look pretty small but it actually filling. Both pasta's were delicious! Mine was $22 and my husband's was $23. The only comment I have is that the lowest tip they had on the screen was 18% so I ended up going $55 for the 2 pasta's. read more

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Located in the McCully Shopping Center, this quaint, fresh pasta making kitchen is the perfect spot if your body needs some carbo loading! In my head I was thinking ok, this is Japanese owned. The flavors will be subtle and the pasta will be delicate. Surprisingly albeit pleasantly, it was just the opposite- the flavors were bold and the pasta was perfectly al dente. It had that certain chew that's just nonexistent in a dry pasta. I ordered the garlic shrimp tomato cream set. Was it rich? Yes! Was it heavy, yesss. But it was absolutely delicious! The garlic bread had the pronounced garlic taste that lingers for hours. I don't know whether that's good or bad. The restaurant was nearly empty. The waitress was attentive. I hope they do well because the food is really good when you got that craving! read more

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Quality was good but portions were small and price was expensive. I would not go back.

It's our first time here and we'll definitely come back! The pasta is homemade from gnocchi to squid ink. Their pizza and appetizers are also delicious. Tou can pair with their wine or beer. They even have gelato and tiramisu for dessert. The service is amazing! They hold the door open as you exit to thank you again and bid you good bye. Loved everything and highly recommend! read more

Cucina Moon - Gnocchi bolognese, squid ink with shrimp, carbonara, garlic shrimp tomato cream pasta. All very delicious. - Pasta Shops Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Came here to dine in on a Wednesday night after work and enjoyed the food. We've been here before but haven't been since the renovation where it is more like their own restaurant. Small restaurant with maybe 10 tables and counter seating but since it was off hours it was pretty empty. I had the garlic shrimp tomato cream and my boyfriend ordered the carbonara. We also had the corn ribs as an appetizer. Both pastas were really good and pasta was al dente. Corn ribs were interesting- never had something like it, seasoned well but might be better with some type of dipping sauce. Overall food was good just a little on the pricy side for the portions. Also a little disappointing that the garlic bread is a separate charge and isn't included with the pasta. read more

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As you walk in, you are greeted with a warm smile, and the ambiance is bright and clean. They have bar seating around the cooking station and a handful of tables. They serve Italian food with an Asian flair. My wife ordered the Carbonero and it was delicious. The noodles were cooked perfectly al dente. It was however missing an egg yolk as pictured in the photo on the menu. I ordered the surf and turf, ribeye steak cooked perfectly medium and huge shrimps smothered in lots of garlic, and grilled too perfection. They have plenty of parking, although the parking stalls are very narrow. If you drive a large vehicle, I would highly suggest finding street parking. read more

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A friend and I just had an incredible lunch at Cucina Moon. She had the Carbonara and I the Gnocchi Cream Sauce /Prosciutto. Both dishes were amazing. Homemade pasta!!! Well balanced sauces. Best since Positano. Service was attentive and friendly! Definitely going back, and will try for dinner as well. Ambiance was fresh, minimalistic. read more

Needed to carbo load before the marathon and this hit the spot. I started with a salad for health and I tell you my life was changed when I tried granola in a salad for the first time. I also got the homemade pasta with hearty bolognese sauce. Ingredients for both dishes are so fresh which made the meal that much better. read more

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Service is wonderful! Waiter was super nice. Service was speedy. Food came out rather quick. Was so excited to try based on all the social media but was a little disappointed with the texture of the pasta. Was very "wheaty"--kind of thick and no chew to it. Sauces were flavorful -- Carbonara sauce was great with the garlic bread! Bolognese with basil pesto was okay. Honey pizza was delish! Steak salad was yummy. Apple sorbet tasted like frozen applesauce. But prices were little steep for portion size. $3.50 for a small piece of garlic bread is rather crazy. $14.50 for honey pizza that only has 4 appetizer size pieces. read more

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What can I say? I'll give you the High Road, the Low Road and the Middle of the Road: HIGH ROAD 1. Hand made pasta and gnocchi (5 stars) 2. Taste of food (4 stars) 3. BYOB 4. Fast service (tell them up front how you want your dishes delivered or they might bring it to you all at once! Go figure) LOW ROAD 1. My steak was medium well to well done after I SPECIFICALLY asked for Medium area. The least they could have done was give us a medium preparation. (I am a steak snob.... shame on them) 2. You need to ask for extra napkins and eating utensils. 3. Service tenable at best MIDDLE OF THE ROAD 1. Taste of the dishes we had were pretty good. The sauce of the gnocchi was a bit thick but tasted okay... 2. Reasonably priced They are located on the 2nd floor of McCully Shopping Center more toward the west side. They share a spot with a Poke Shop.... If you blink you might miss the restaurant entrance. The parking is a B***H! So beware and also take note of the entrance and exits before attempting to get in to the shopping center property. Final analogy: I'd return but I'd uber or get a ride rather than to hassle with the parking. I'd return because the taste of the food was pretty good and the homemade pasta was excellent. I know now how to order to prevent the dishes to come out to our table all at once. It's BYOB (not sure about the corkage) and most important- make a reservation as space is limited. If you walk in... you may end up waiting. read more

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This place was an amazing find. The staff is super friendly and attentive. The food was 10/10! Ambiance was just right for our party. This place will definitely be repeated by us! read more

This hidden gem on the second floor of the McCully Shopping Center is dishing out house-made pasta , basil pesto gnocchi, garlic shrimp tomato cream spaghetti, , and bolognese... that's straight fire. Everything is made fresh, and it's BYOB so bring your favorite bottle and make it a night! It's a cozy little spot, with maybe like 7 tables and a bar seating. Perfect for a weekday neighborhood date night. Service, was outstanding. We had: Melted Cheese Spicy Spaghetti Garlic Shrimp Tomato Cream Spaghetti Basil Pesto Gnocchi Bolognese with Basil Pesto Sauce Our favs were the gnocchi and bolognese with pesto PRO TIP: During Happy Hour 5-7pm ,for just $2 more, enjoy a salad and focaccia to your pasta.. upgrade to garlic bread for just $1 more read more

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Freshly made Al dente pasta with rich cheese sauce. Proteins are separate from the price of the pasta and are a bit overpriced. Interesting concept, Japanese inspire Italian pasta dishes! Lots of parking and good service. Everything is made fresh in house ready to order so it can take a couple of minutes. read more

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This is a late review since I ate here a few months ago. This place is located in the test kitchen area in McCully Shopping Center. My friend and I wanted to try this place out for dinner and it was surprisingly pretty good! I got the bolognese spaghetti and she got the gnocchi with basil pesto sauce. We also shared a Margherita pizza. Both of our pasta dishes were delicious! I loved how they were both cheesy and the pasta was fresh with a great texture. The bolognese sauce had a lot of meat too which made it filling. They put the right amount of sauce to coat the pasta. The pizza was just ok, nothing special. Overall, it is a nice casual place to enjoy some Italian food. You go up to the counter and order and then they bring your food to you. I wouldn't mind coming here again to try their other dishes! read more

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Cucina Moon is a must-try for any pasta lover in Honolulu! Although their menu is small, you cannot go wrong with any of their sauces because their fresh and perfectly cooked pasta is truly the highlight. As a pesto lover, I always struggle to choose between having it with spaghetti or gnocchi because both are just that good! Of course, the pesto sauce, mixed with a bit of freshly cooked bacon and parmesan cheese, is also delicious, and I've also tried and enjoyed their bolognese as well. The staff are also so friendly and attentive! Note that despite the high quality pasta dishes, the environment is very casual, which I personally don't mind at all as it's still clean and comfortable. It's also quite small, so I'd recommend making a reservation if possible. If you've seen this place recommended on social media or by friends before, I can confirm it's definitely worth a visit! read more

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Super small and cozy restaurant. All handmade pasta, absolutely amazing. Also pleasantly surprise that the steak was good. I forgot to take a picture. read more

Cucina Moon - Squid ink pasta - Pasta Shops Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The food is absolutely amazing and delightful and we are pick eaters - strong Italian roots with a small modification and delicious detail. However, the service was 11 out of 10 a no-brainer. if you're in the mood for some delicious pasta, carbonara was spot on nothing was overcooked can't wait to come back. read more

Cucina Moon is a new place to check out in the McCully Shopping center upstairs. The layout is. A little funky in a food court type of setting. But if you are looking for solid pasta in Hawaii, this is a great and affordable option. Each pasta dish is $18-25, and pairs great with the gelato at the end. I got the garlic shrimp pasta, and it was very solid. Check it out if you are in for a casual pasta dinner in Honolulu. read more

Cucina Moon - Shrimp pasta - Pasta Shops Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Tucked away on the second floor of a bustling plaza is this hidden gem. The sign is tiny so it's also easy to miss, but this place is a must when visiting Waikiki. There is a parking lot in front and I believe a lower level garage accessible from the side street. I read glowing reviews about the pasta so we were so excited to try Cucina Moon. We visited on a Thursday around 5:40pm and while the restaurant was empty, they must have had a lot of reservations because the lady apologetically asked us if we minded sitting at the counter - which we were happy to do! All of the pastas looked delicious, but we decided on the shrimp garlic cream tomato pasta based on the lady's recommendation. We also ordered the barbecue chicken pizza and two slices of their homemade garlic bread. The pasta: my god. Cooked perfectly al dente and the cream a perfect balance of garlic and tomato cream, this is probably the best pasta I've ever had. No notes. 10/10. Bbq chicken pizza: the chicken was moist, tender, and the bbq sauce had a nice tang to it. I appreciated the crust was thin and crispy (and retained its crispness to the last slice!). It's on the smaller end but the price reflects that. ($15 for a personal sized pizza) Garlic bread: lots of minced garlic on top of soft and slightly toasted bread. YUM. The two ladies working were also super attentive and seemed genuinely happy to hear we enjoyed our food. Since we sat at the counter, we also got a glimpse into the cooking process which was very cool! This will be the top of list to come back to on my next trip to Oahu. Can't wait to return and try their other menu items! read more

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Thank you, Mika, for a wonderful dinner. I really enjoyed the spicy carbonara; it was the best I've ever had. The noodles were cooked perfectly. The atmosphere was pleasant, the service was great, and kudos to the chefs. I highly recommend this hidden gem! read more

I've been hearing about this place for so long and have been wanting to try it out. I came to dinner with 7 other people, the reservation was so easy to make online. All of the pastas on the menu look so good but I ended up getting the Spicy Carbonara which was a limited time special. I got it level 2 spicy, which I wasn't sure what that meant. I also did the meal did for $2 more got a salad and focaccia. The bread and salad came first, the focaccia was good. I didn't really want the salad but it was ok. The pasta was so good, it was definitely spicy but the flavors were great. It wasn't just straight heat for the sake of that. The total for my meal was $27 which is really good for a meal like that. The service was really good, our server was friendly and so was the Auntie bringing food to the table. It's a small restaurant so highly recommend a reservation since there are only about 5 tables. Definitely worth the visit read more

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This was the best pasta I've ever had. Super delicious and homemade. The staff were very sweet and kind, it was clean. I loved everything about it and will dream of this food. read more

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We don't get to eat out for pasta much but this choice was perfect. The waitress was fast and helpful. The staff checked on us multiple times times. We love the inside decor was simple and to the point. We ordered so much and had left overs. Great spot read more

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It's fantastic pasta without the useless fanfare. Cucina is everything one could hope for and more. If making fresh in-house pasta is all it takes, everyone would do it. There's a combination of excellence, consistency and simplicity. I'm not sure if that makes sense, but it's what I tasted. BB read more

Cucina Moon - Pasta of the month! - Pasta Shops Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

All right so this is a small spot and the ambiance is definitely a home feel. It's an Italian restaurant ran by a chef who specializes in freshly made products. The service is fast and good. I was fairly impressed with how fresh everything was made and came out in a timely manner. The fresh gnocchi bolognese was really good, every bite was delicious. The balance of flavor and texture was good. I honestly give this dish a solid 4.2/5 The pesto pasta was average. The saving grace was the bacon flavor which i never thought bacon and pesto would be perfectly fused together. However too much basil in the pesto kind of took the dish. I give it a 3.8/5. The original bolognese #1 was by far the best dish. Very simple and yet tasted the best. The perfect balance of everything. The noodles were super super fresh and omg this was by far one of the best Italian dishes I have had on the island. Simple but yet flavorful. Solid 5/5. read more

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First time here, in a busy plaza, the parking is a bit tight, but we managed. Came here with my family, and I must say my 5 year old LOVED IT! She kept chowing down, and she even ate her dad's plate too. Nice folks, Japanese infused with Italian. Simple menu, which is great! The food we ordered were TOP-NOTCH authentic and amazing, flavor to texture of the pastas! The head chef also kept checking on us which was great. Atmosphere is very comfort feeling! Came here for the Gnocchi and WOW! Definitely you must try the dish out. Ordered Margarita Pepperoni Pizza for kids and the Pesto Spaghetti, Bolognese Spaghetti, the Gnocchi Bolognese, and the Focaccia. The focaccia is so light, soft and the softness of the bread was good! I would dip it in my gnocchi too. Overall, my kids loved it and we would go again! read more

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The inside of the restaurant is unassuming, just a few tables with very little ambiance. However, the food is great. I really enjoyed my shrimp pasta and the bread is yummy (even though you have to pay for each piece of bread). Service was quick and friendly! read more

The pasta is soooooo fresh!!! The chewy & bounce is so good. I love that it's freshly made! Me & my husband went for a date night & it was an amazing experience. We went before closing & felt like we had the whole restaurant to ourselves. The server was amazing and answered all our questions. I also loved that they made their own gelato! read more

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I havent been to McCully shopping center in a while. The parking is pretty awful on street level, but the underground parking always has stalls. The restaurant has a comfortable amount of space between tables and the people are really friendly and helpful. I had a purse and they brought me a purse stand, like you find in Japan. The food was plated really nicely and made each dish really appealing. The taste was even better. We had 2 types of gnocchi both bolgonase and gorgonzola, surf and turf and carbonara. Everyone was happy with the flavors, texture (of pasta or shrimp,) and the portion size. We will definitely be back again. read more

Tldr: everything's a winnah and the service is amazing Best pasta on the island for sure! My boyfriend and I got the gnocchi with fresh cream, carbonara, and gnocchi bolognese. All of the pastas were incredible and worth every penny! The pasta itself was so bouncy and addictive, you can really taste how fresh they make it. The sauces for each pasta were balanced and just the right amount of heft to them. The carbonara was my personal favorite but honestly they were all divine. Definitely recommend getting their focaccia as well to eat with any leftover sauce after the pasta is gone! The service was also top tier, everyone was incredibly friendly and it made me happy to see where my dollar is being spent. Definitely recommend getting a reservation, the space is a bit small so it can fill up quick. Overall this place is an absolute must-try and we will definitely be back to try the rest of their menu! read more

Cucina Moon - Bottom left: gnocchi bolognese Top middle: gnocchi with fresh cream and prosciutto Bottom right: carbonara - Pasta Shops Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We had the spicy carbonara, gnocchi bolognese, and the spicy arrabiata and the flavors were definitely on point! The texture of the house made pasta was perfect and unlike any other place I've been to in Hawaii. The service was attentive and friendly. They recently made changes to the interior and the atmosphere is casual and nice. Highly recommend! read more