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    Cucina Moon

    4.4 (367 reviews)
    ModeratePasta Shops, Italian
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    Creamy tomatoe shrimp pasta
    Amber G.

    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.

    Kauai Shrimp w/head tomato cream sauce
    Carol W.

    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!

    Carbonara and Garlic Shrimp Tomato Cream.  Spinach Salad and Garlic Bread.
    Diana S.

    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.

    Carbonara
    Julia L.

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

    Akemi O.

    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.

    My friend had the carbonara
    Noel S.

    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!

    Gnocchi bolognese, squid ink with shrimp, carbonara, garlic shrimp tomato cream pasta. All very delicious.
    Lisa W.

    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!

    Garlic shrimp tomato cream
    Rebecca L.

    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.

    Gnocchi with fresh cream and prosciutto
    Amanda K.

    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.

    Carbonara pasta, super rich
    Glenn N.

    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.

    Bolognese
    Belle L.

    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.

    Terry K.

    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.

    $3.50 garlic bread - kind of see size comparison with fork and cup
    Kanani C.

    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.

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    Do they serve gluten-free pasta?

    We had dinner there on Jan 6. We were told free bread and free gelato. Is that correct? We didn't get any bread and I paid for 4 gelato. Mahalo!

    You should ould have gotten one free roll and one scoop gelato per entree. At least that's what we got at dinner.

    I'm sorry to ask, but do you ever make gluten free pasta or are there N gluten free options for Italian food lovers?

    I would really love to know the answer to this too!!! Everything looks so good, but I can't eat anything on the menu

    Is it byob? What is the corkage fee?

    Yes you are welcomed to have BYOB without any corkage charge at moment. After Dec 21st we will start to provide beer and wine.

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    My son and I stopped by Aroma Italia for lunch a couple of weeks ago, and we left so impressed!…read more We decided to share an order of Alfredo pasta with chicken (well... I ate the chicken because my son refuses to eat protein ). The Alfredo sauce was absolutely delicious. It tasted homemade and fresh, like someone actually made it from scratch instead of opening a jar. It was creamy without being overly heavy and had such a rich, authentic flavor. What really made our visit stand out, though, was the service. I wish I could remember our cashier's/server's name because she deserves a shoutout. My son and I both have food allergies, so before ordering we needed to make sure everything was safe for us to eat. She was incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and happy to answer all of our questions. She also helped me figure out which pasta would be the best choice for my picky 7-year-old and even arranged for the grilled chicken to be served on the side instead of mixed into the pasta. That small accommodation made all the difference since my son wouldn't have touched it otherwise. The portion size was perfect for sharing between the two of us, and we both left happy (which is saying a lot when dining with a picky eater!). Between the fresh, flavorful food and the exceptional customer service, this was a wonderful experience. It's always refreshing to find a place that not only serves great food but also takes the time to make families with dietary restrictions feel comfortable and cared for. We'll definitely be back!

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    This place is my favorite Italian spot on island to be honest. I ALWAYS come here for their…read morecarbonara, easily their best item. My friend also got the margherita pizza and that was pretty good as well. Everything here is amazing. The ambiance is quite casual and looks like a traditional Italian restaurant. The servers are great on checking up and refilling any of our needs.

    A taste of Italy in the heart of Waikiki -- wow! Our server, Rachel, was such a gem. She was so…read morepleasant and had plenty of recommendations (which we heeded, since she had answers to all our questions). I got the Risotto ai Funghi, which Rachel finished preparing right by our table by mixing it in an imported cheese wheel. The experience of seeing the pasta being tossed and finished in the cheese elevated the experience -- and it tasted amazing. We also got the Carpaccio di Capesante, which is the scallop sashimi topped with caviar and sea asparagus. That was also fantastic! Rachel brought focaccia to the table as well, which was nice and crispy on the outside but soft and fluffy on the inside. We finished up with the sorbetto and tiramisu. It may be a little pricey, depending on what you get. But I'd say it's definitely worth the experience! The inside of the restaurant was... cozy. We were almost elbow-to-elbow with another party. It was also a tad warm inside, but we are in Hawaii, so that's to be expected. But the tablecloths and wall decorations inside were very cute, too! Overall, a great experience. I'd love to go back!

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