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Excellent food and service. Always accommodating for my party groups. Everyone always has a great time here.
Wow perfect blend of reasonable prices, generous portions, and tasty food. Service was good too. Don't have anything bad to say about this place. Pasta dishes have noodles cooked el dente, sauces not overly strong or too creamy. Salads are crisp and made with fresh veggies. Credit goes to the chef for cooking of the meats too. Asked for medium New York steak it about right.. can't help the edges a little on med well side. Desserts were great too....all not too sweet and made the traditional way. Hope the restaurant keeps up the good work. This is the superior choice to another unnamed established restaurant that serves similar food.
It was a little tricky to find, but we are glad that we located it on our second pass down the street. The food, service, & atmosphere were just right for our "travel day" lunch. We shared a house salad and then had the mushroom crostini. Everything on the salad was super-fresh. The creamy Italian dressing was good, too. The crostini was loaded with tasty mushrooms. The hot bread brought to our table was crusty on the outside and soft on the inside. Yummy! My hubby had linguini with meatballs for his entree and I had shrimp fettuccine Alfredo. We both enjoyed our meals and felt that the ingredients and the way that the food was prepared were top notch! At the end of our meal, we shared crème brûlée. The blueberries on top provided a nice flavor balance. The dessert is one of my faves and I would highly recommend it. Great meal!
La Ciccia Overall: Recommended 4 out of 5 Food: 4 out of 5 Value: 3 out of 5 Menu: 4 out of 5 Ambiance: 4 out of 5 Service: 4 out of 5 Parking: 3 out of 5 - limited free A friend recommended La Ciccia Italian Fusion and I'm glad we dined there. After eating the Kinoko pasta and Clams Casino, I've concluded that they are one of the better Italian restaurants Eastside along with Kapa Hale. RATINGS & RECOMMENDED ORDER: Kinoko Pasta = A Delicious! Clams Casino = A Very good! Fresh Oysters = A very fresh Mentaiko Pasta = B Garlic Shrimp = B Veal Saltimbocca = C Calamari Fritti = D RATINGS KEY: A = Very Good - one of the best B = Good - would order again C = ok - similar, nothing special D = Not very good - wouldn't order F = Terrible - avoid Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/la-ciccia-honolulu OahuRestaurantReviews Yelp only allows a 30 second video and they limit the number of pictures.
La Ciccia is a cozy Italian restaurant located in the same lot as the South King Street Post Office. They specialize in Italian Japanese fusion dishes. Most notably the mentaiko pasta, natto pasta, and my favorite, the kinoko pasta with shimeji mushrooms and bacon. The dish can sometimes be on the oily or salty side, but is very unique and packed with flavor. I think it is the perfect representation of what La Ciccia does best, and seamlessly blends a variety of flavors. Want something on the lighter side? I would suggest the smoked salmon salad with creamy sesame dressing which is topped with silky salmon, sautéed mushrooms, and bursts of salty briny flavor through the capers. Service is always amazing. Staff make great recommendations and they kindly notified us that only the first basket of bread was complimentary. They also did a great job at convincing us to order the special and provided a free scoop of gelato when we were celebrating a birthday.
Weekly office lunch was decided for Italian so we made a large take out order same day pick up at La Ciccia. Service was extremely kind and fast. Ambience is nice quiet and modern seating. Food was absolutely delicious! Pastas were the highlight as everyone got something different but were all equally impressed. Highlights go to the kinoko pasta and the meatball linguini. Price is fairly reasonable. I would have gave five stars but unfortunately I ordered the bone marrow and it came out looking like the attached picture. It was over cooked and only had enough marrow for one bite. The flavor was off putting and I was extremely disappointed with what I got for the price I paid. I love bone marrow and always get it when I see it on the menu. However this experience was probably the worse bone marrow I had. I will come back as I'd like to try other things on their menu such as the escargot and the other culinary fusion pasta dishes that look tasty.
La Ciccia offers a unique take on Italian cuisine with some fusion elements, making it a great place for a casual lunch, brunch, or a laid-back dinner. We dined here for a laid-back, casual upscale dinner for my mom's birthday, and I thought it was a great spot for birthday vibes. FOOD: 8/10 SERVICE: 8/10 AMBIANCE: 9/10 FOOD: 8/10 The food here was hearty and flavorful. The menu has a good variety of classic Italian dishes with creative twists, and everything felt thoughtfully prepared. While not every dish completely blew me away, the quality was still very good overall with fresh ingredients and well-balanced flavors. The food was served piping hot, which I always appreciate. SERVICE: 8/10 Service was friendly and welcoming. The staff was attentive. Nothing negative stood out, just room for that extra level of polish. AMBIANCE: 9/10 I really enjoyed the ambiance here. It's cozy, inviting, and perfect for both a casual meal with friends or a relaxed date night. The space feels warm and comfortable without feeling too crowded or overwhelming. Parking can be a bit limited depending on the time of day, but the location itself is easy to find. There is a parking lot located around the corner as well.
First time here. This place felt like an Italian fusion. Food was honestly really good, Got 3 food items and 1 dessert, the shrimp alla spinach, ribeye steak medium, chicken marsala, and creme brulee. All were great overall perfectly cooked! This place was a bit busy for a Monday, wait time was a bit crazy, waited about 45 min for our food and 20 min for our bread with butter. The food definitely made up for how long we waited, kinda felt like they're a bit understaffed but for a Monday they were probably unaware how busy it would be. The restaurant itself was super cozy, small/decent amount of seating in here. Would come back definitely not a busy time.
It was a bit slow probably from the rain. It's OK since it was easy to get a table. Kai was our waitress and she was helpful with answering questions about the menu. The fresh bread was served nice and hot with butter or vinegar and oil. I usually just use butter but decided to try the vinegar and oil. That was a really good decision on my part. It was really good. I was surprised. For those of you who have had it before know what I'm talking about. It was like a light grape jelly. The bread with the oil and vinegar was so good i got another loaf. Yum. We decided to get the clams casino for our appetizer. That was winners. It was really delicious. Fresh Manila clams in a broth of butter, white wine, bacon, fresh spinach, mushroom, onions, and tomato. That's from the menu. All I know is that all of that put together was really ono. I wish I still had some more bread to soak up the sauce. Lol She chose the shrimp and scallop scampi. I chose the shrimp and scallop alla spinach. The shrimp and scallops were served with fresh spinach, bacon and mushrooms in a garlic butter white wine sauce. It was so delicious. I know i wanna go back again. For dessert we were going to split a mud pie but unfortunately they were out. Sigh. Well three for three is pretty good. Well not pretty good. It was really great. Parking is on the Mauka side right after you pass the restaurant headed toward diamond head. (Left turn) It was pretty quiet with only two other tables occupied.
La Ciccia has amazing pastas and desserts with the best service around. I feel like this restaurant is very underrated for having such delicious and unique dishes like their AMAZING Kinoko Pasta, which has sautéed shimeji mushroom with bacon, topped with shiso and green onions. Their lasagna is also one of my favorites, and their complimentary bread is so fresh and fluffy. Vibe: The restaurant is really big and spacious -- the perfect place to grab lunch with coworkers or have dinner with the family. The service is always top notch and friendly. Restrooms are located in the back near the kitchen. Parking: There is a free parking lot located next to the restaurant that can get busy during meal times, but usually always has stalls available.
Celebrated Mother's Day a day early with family. The restaurant was moderately size with a modern vibe. The lighting was moody but not too dark, it felt more classy. The tables were spread out far apart from each other so there was a lot of walking space. There's a bar area where guest can be seated at the counter. They were packed on a Saturday night, the night before Mother's Day. Mushroom crostini: The toasted bread was good, thin and crunchy but not too hard. The mushroom and cheese were fragrant and savory. Wished there were more mushrooms on top. Fried mozzarella cheese: The breading was good. The cheese was gooey. There's marinara sauce in the side that helps add more flavor to the cheese. Calamari fritti: This was like squid sticks. The breading was good and crispy. The Italian dressing for dipping was very good. It was rich and creamy. Really enjoyed this appetizer. Clams casino: Good appetizer. The sauce was very good. White wine and butter broth with bacon, spinach, mushrooms, tomato, and onions. It was light but pack with flavor. The sauce was good with bread. The clams were good too. Escargot: The escargot was good but on the salty side. This was rich with cheese and oil. The toasted bread was good, same as the mushroom crostini. The snails were large in size which was nice. Mentaiko pasta: The mentaiko pasta was alright but not the best I've had. The pasta sauce was creamy but there weren't enough mentaiko. It was more cheesy and milky in taste. This does not taste good after a day for leftover. Seafood combo with red house marinara: Not really a fan of "red" sauce for pasta. The marinara sauce was light and has a little kick to it. It was not bad. My family enjoyed the pasta. Overall a very good dinner experience. The service was friendly. The portion of their pasta was a lot. Enough for 2 people to share 1 plate. With a couple of appetizers on the side I would say it's quite filling. Their complementary bread was very good. It looks plain but it was delicious with a spread of butter. The bread was warm, fluffy, and the crust was crunchy.
In the heart of Moiliili located in the same building that houses other eateries such as Bangkok Chef, Sushi Ginza Onodera, Izakaya Naru as well as USPS is La Ciccia which is a hole-in-the-wall Italian restaurant. We've been here a handful of times and it comes with mixed reviews. This place is a hidden gem as we drive past this place all the time and wouldn't have even thought about coming here until we were invited to join some friends. While I want to say everything was perfect, my inner voice has to come out and say while we liked many things, it all wasn't great every time we came here. The first time, we had excellent service... very attentive, our waters were never empty and we never had to hunt down our server. The next two times were a little different, the service seemed really slow. It took what seemed forever to place our orders. It was a good thing we had good company to keep us occupied as our tummies were rumbling. I do have to point out that there are only two waitstaff working for the whole restaurant. I would think that they might hire another person to work on the weekends as that seems to be their busiest times and I can't stress enough to make reservations especially on weekends as they are pretty packed. One person brought a very nice bottle of wine which accompanied the food very nicely, however the corkage fee of $30 per bottle was a meh in my book, especially since they don't offer that bottle there. Other places charge a little less especially when they don't offer a particular wine. The better half, friends, and family really enjoyed the escargot ($15) as they are slow baked in a bleu cheese and butter blend that makes you want to grab bread and dip it into the slots of where the escargot sat and wow it is delicious. The lasagna, was ok, nothing to write home about. I guess I'm more used to some homemade ones where the filling is a little more generous and even the taste is better. The better half loves NY Steak and she said the first time was better than the second as she likes it medium rare and the second time it came out more well done. Told her to send it back but she was hangry so she just ate it. The calamari was spot on. It was cooked to perfection as well as the mushroom crostini and their tomato bruschetta was to die for. We all gobbled up the appetizers. I enjoyed seafood combo as it had scallops, shrimp, and clams inside a garlic butter while wine sauce with pasta. YUM!!! Never tried any desserts as we were way too full from the appetizers and our entrees. A couple of key things to remember is to make reservations, come early as parking can be a pain to find as the parking lot is pretty much jammed packed.
Second time here in a month. Docked a star because we while we were extremely pleased with the service and most of the food, we were very disappointed with how the veal was cooked. First all the good reviews: Bread continues to be awesome though it took longer to come out than the first time we were here. We had made reservations for 10 so it was not a surprise that we were coming. Best bread ever even though we had to wait for it. We actually had to order more bread because our entrees took a while to come out. (We opted not to get any appetizers since we knew the entree portions would be large.) Lasagna was huge! Two people shared it with a chicken salad and still had leftovers. Two had the special Chicken Carbonara and it was amazing, served with a raw egg yolk that you mix into the sauce yourself, it was extra creamy and the bacon flavor was awesome. The linguine Garlic shrimp had plenty of shrimp and was completely devoured. The three veal dishes ordered were Veal Parmigiana, Veal Piccata, and Veal Saltimboca. Flavor of the sauces were perfect, pasta was cooked to perfection, however what should be the star of the dish - the veal, was overcooked and dry in all of the dishes. Dry veal is a terrible waste of a delicate meat. Because it was a large group I didn't say anything but definitely would have if it had just been hubby and me. He had the Parmigiana and I had the Saltimboca so it wasn't just one of the veal dishes. Hence the docked Star - Could have been and should have been another five star experience but sadly, it wasn't. The veal dishes were really only 3 star but because the other dishes were on point and 5 star I averaged it to a 4 star experience. Will NOT get veal here again, and I had really been looking forward to it. Will still come again to try their other dishes.
Upon entering, I found a cute and clean restaurant that had a nice vibe. There were a bunch of guys who were doing wine tasting and having a great time. The food here was quite good. The only issues were that the Alfredo was a bit watery and the bread was mediocre. The fried mozzarella was semi-boring. The calamari was cooked perfectly. The oil was clean, and the temperature was hot enough that it didn't make the oil stick to the food. Light flavour, but when paired with the sauce, excellent. The clams were a bit light on flavour. It was good but lacked a punch. I would order it again. The yuzu dessert was quite tart. I ate half and had to take a break before finishing. I liked it. My biggest issue was the service. They were incredibly slow. I found myself waiting to be seated/greeted, waiting to order, waiting for a refill of water on my empty cup, my husband waiting for a refill of coffee that never came, and waiting for a box to take home leftovers (had to ask twice). I probably would have given 5 stars for this place, but service was a bit annoying, so I gave 4. The girl in particular this night was terrible. The man was fine, though. Also, they have their specials on a board in the back. They didn't tell me them, but if you look, you will see it just before the hallway. read more
11 months ago
All I wanted is a bone marrow for my birthday. I'm so happy and satisfied they have for lunch and dinner. So YES! I had ordered a second bone marrow lol just hit the cravings and so ono. The service there excellent our waitress so helpful and friendly, service with Aloha. Love the ambiance too. Coming back here again. Definitely recommend this place. read more
Did takeout from La Ciccia. Ordered the following: Calamari Fritti - large size squid strips, good portion size. Clams Casino - lots of clams in tasty soup. Linguine Meatball - good portion size and tasty. Comes with a roll of bread and butter. All plates very reasonably priced. Placed order and got it in around 1/2 hour. This place is 5 stars, tasty food, nice portions, great price, nice take out service. Easier if you go with two people as there are lots of restaurants in the areas and parking during dinner time can hard to find. read more
2 years ago
I ordered take out here and everything was delish! Ordered their chicken bacon mushroom carbonara, bone marrow, and tiramisu. We got complimentary bread and salted butter to go. Also requested for their chilli garlic sauce which goes so well with the pasta. We devoured everything! Love their complimentary bread which tasted fresh and soft! read more
We arrived at La Ciccia on Tuesday the 9th around 6 pm. There was a large lively group and a few other tables already taken, but we were easily seated at a table for 4 of us. The ambiance was nice and clean - conversations were a bit tough with the other large group, but that's not the restaurant's doing. It was a bit busy, so the service to take orders and drinks was a little slow - I believe it was around 15 minutes from seating to ordering. The food also took a bit to prepare - expected with pasta places. Calamari Fritti - 9/10. I personally really enjoyed these. They cut up the Calamari steak into stripes, lightly fry them, and have a zesty dipping sauce that paired really well. Highly recommend! Veal Saltimbocca - 10/10. There aren't too many places that serve this, so this was an amazing find. The Veal, Eggplant, Prociutto, and cheese combination was great, the mushroom sauce was great, and the pasta was nice and al dente to finish it off. I even took one out for my mom to enjoy at home. It was that good. Lychee Gelato - 7/10. Strong Lychee flavor but not as creamy as other Lychee gelatos. It was a nice finish to the meal. Finishing up - La Ciccia was a wonderful find with many aspects that appeal to my pasta desires. I'm glad to find a place in town, generous portions that warrant their prices, and good quality that leaves you satisfied. read more
2 years ago
Laid back and chic date night location!~ The restaurant gives me reminiscent Banana Leaf Pasta Cafe vibes in the sense that the space and vibes are upscale yet casual. You don't HAVE to get super dressed up to enjoy a meal here... but you can if you want to! I've been eyeing this restaurant out for years but haven't made the time to go. I've had girl friends who have posted really yummy looking meals here, but whenever I get together with friends, pasta hasn't been on their radar. A few weeks ago, I got my BF to go and we really enjoyed our meal here! I called ahead of time to see if the restaurant was busy and they were able to put our names down for 2 at 6:45 PM. The restaurant wasn't slow but also wasn't super busy. The interior is neat and simple. Parking is located in the same shared lot as Izakaya Naru, Bangkok Chef, and the post office. We enjoyed the fresh Kumamoto oysters (special of the night) and I enjoyed the Shrimp & Scallop Alla Pink while my date enjoyed the Garlic Shrimp Pasta. The pasta was a very generous portion size. I could not finish it. No way was that happening for me. But overall, I really enjoyed the meal. It was a hearty, hot, and well made dinner. Kumamoto oysters - tasty and a perfect starting bite to the meal! Shrimp and Scallop Alla Pink - creamy tomato sauce with a generous serving of pasta and thick scallop and cleaned large shrimp. The spinach gave it a hint of color (though I would've preferred more spinach). Garlic Shrimp Pasta - perfectly seared and cleaned large shrimp and tons of garlic in the pasta. Wow! The meal came with fresh baked bread which was a nice touch. Service was quick, efficient, and I'll be adding this restaurant to my rotation of casual but upscale dine in! read more
2 years ago
Wow this place is definitely a hole in the wall. I would have never been able to find it unless I saw other yelper's directions. We walked in and were asked if we have a reservation. Maybe a good idea to call in to see if they can accommodate you. We were lucky to be seated and the server was incredibly nice. The pasta is good here, but the sides are what really made it to my core memory. I would come for the sides alone!!!! The highlights were the calamari fritti and fried mozzarella. I have never had calamari fritti like this before! The calamari pieces were soft and thick so you get a nice bite to them (but not the rubbery chew). The crispiness dipped in the provided sauce was chef's kiss!!!!!! The mozzarella sticks were out of this world!!!!!!! I have been wanting to try the viral chili's mozzarella sticks since they are rectangular so I am so glad they were like that here. Of course it is probably 100x better here since it's fresh! But because of the way it's cut, you really get a better ratio between the outer fried shell and the soft cheese. Usually my husband doesn't like eating mozzarella sticks and will limit himself to half but he had no problem eating all of this! read more
1 year ago
6 months ago
Had lunch there today at 11:00am at opening. Wonderful greeting and service. One girl working the entire dining room which made me worried, but she had everything under control. Had tomato bruschetta as an appetizer, excellent. Fresh bread served warm with traditional balsamic vinegar reduction and olive oil. We had Calamari Capri and Seafood Combo pasta, cooked perfectly with very high quality fresh ingredients. Calamari is not easy to prepare but it was cooked perfectly with very. Pasta was aldente, perfect. read more
1 year ago
3 months ago
Best Italian restaurant in town. Delicious and generously-portioned variety of Italian dishes & pasta. Shrimp and scallop alla pink was perfectly made. Yuzu sorbet is refreshing. I've yet to try their homemade tiramisu. Friendliest and most professionally pleasant servers. Love the jazz music playing and ambiance! read more
4 months ago
1 year ago
I wish I can give a full review if I had the opportunity to even try their food... I called around 6:41 PM and was told that they will be turning on their online ordering system within 30 minutes or so due to it being so busy in store, an hour goes by. I called back and the moment I say online ordering system I get hung up on.. I called again, to ask and the girl said it really that it was on... as you can see it definitely it wasn't. This was across all their ordering systems. If they would've told me that they would not turn it on for the rest of the evening that would've been great because we would've settled with something else, but to be rude and hang up as well as give us false hope in regards to being able to order, we definitely feel customers are not appreciated. We've come over three times and today was the first time we were able to give it an opportunity but because my fiancé is immobile We figured we try in order.. it is now 815 and ordering ends at 8:40. Still no update on ordering online... read more
2 years ago
This place was extremely disappointing. We ordered some calamari and the seafood combo. The calamari tasted like box mozzarella sticks. It was not busy when we went but probably waited about 20 something minutes for our waitress to refill our waters. The seafood combo I got was just very poor quality- it looked to me something an elementary school student had made. The slabs of calamari and bland seafood was not at all appetizing, I did not finish my meal. I was in shock they charged $30 for this, I would not have ate this free elsewhere had it been free! Please! Save your money and go to Assagio, Mac Grill or La Cucina! You can pay the same price possibly even less on some items and get much better quality food. read more
7 months ago
3 years ago
We took our friends out to dinner here one night since they like Italian food. Made reservations for when they opened and got seated immediately. All of us ordered something different but I got oxtail noodle soup. The soup was huge and came with a side of angel hair pasta. Service was good and the place had more of a casual vibe. read more
TL;DR Solid Italian restaurant with Asian-influenced options ----- Ever since Paesano in Manoa Marketplace closed, I've been on the hunt for a replacement option. I enjoyed my meal at La Ciccia, but I'm surprised it has a higher Yelp rating than Paesano did. I'm certainly biased, but I found Paesano to be superior in just about every way. I made a same-day reservation on a Saturday and was able to secure a seating at 5:30pm for four. Please note there's tons of parking in the lot off of King St. The wait staff was OK. I wouldn't say the service was good, but it wasn't terrible. They might've been slightly short-staffed when we were there. My family and I had the house salad, hamachi carpaccio, and the crab-stuffed mushrooms to start. I had the chicken marsala as my entree, and my wife ordered the shrimp and scampi alla pink. Let me be clear: all the food was good (bordering on very good). But was it better than Paesano? Sadly, no. Everything from entrees all the way to the bread felt second-rate. I may return to La Ciccia if I'm seriously craving Italian food because it's so close to my home. But I will continue my search for a Paesano 2.0... read more
3 years ago
Hawaii's Italian scene I've learned to have low expectations to avoid disappointment. La ciccia was a pleasant surprise. I was first confused with the French bread, obviously it's not Italian and was a little nervous how the meal was going to be. But the fried mozzarella and bone marrow to start was great. The cheese was more seasoned than I've had before and the bone marrow had this ginger green onion sauce that despite how fatty bone marrow is, made it not taste overly heavy. And the seafood pastas were really good! My friend and I both got different spinach ones to try to be healthy haha. Both were cooked all dente and a good portion size for the price. There was a good flavor too from the wine, garlic and other toppings in it. We got fresh cheese grated that was good (when I tried to ask for more it turned into grated/powder cheese lol) Tiramisu was good, soaked ladyfingers but I def wasn't a fan of the straight from the bottle of artificial tasting chocolate sauce. Overall would definitely come here again :) read more
8 months ago
I have been here twice for lunch now, and I can't wait to go again! Both times the service has been EXCELLENT, and the food, outstanding. Ok, so I ordered the same thing both times, so I can really only comment on one dish - the clams casino, but let me tell you, it's a must if you like clams! The first time ordered it without pasta, and the second time with pasta. I prefer it without pasta, because the pasta soaks up the broth, and you want that broth for dipping with the complimentary bread. Yup, the bread is free (first loaf), and it's super good! It comes with both butter and olive oil/balsamic vinegar. For dessert I tried the creme brulee - ah, nothing super special about it. One day I'd like to try their tiramisu. Parking is to the right of the restaurant, where the post office is. read more
4 months ago
3 years ago
We were craving Italian food and decided to come here for dinner. The restaurant was hard to find, server Aimee, also the GM and her 1 staff were very friendly and nice. We got the oysters from Seattle, fried mozzarella cheese and arabiatta sausage to start. Fresh bread was brought out to us about 15 minutes in. The appetizers were okay, they looked better than it tasted. As for the entrees, we ordered linguine meatball, shrimp & scallop scampi and pollo al pesto. The food took a while to come out, and our water glass were alway empty. All the pastas tasted mediocre like the pasta was cooked, and then sauce was dumped on top. I was expecting the pasta and sauce to be integrated together so there wouldn't be any bland areas. The portions seem to be family-style, which is good if you want to share. If you are used to authentic Italian food like in New York, then you may be disappointed at this spot. Otherwise, it's worth a try. read more
4 months ago
Went to La Ciccia for lunch. First visit for me. Parking is available in the attached lot. Stalls are a bit small but not horribly so. Restaurant was not crowded, so we were able to have a leisurely lunch without feeling rushed. Service was excellent. Our waiter was attentive and personable. We got complimentary hot bread with butter and olive oil/balsamic vinegar. Took some time to get our entrees but we were happily munching on the bread. My Chicken Saltimbocca was delicious! Generous portions, too. The chicken and the eggplant were perfectly fried and had a lot of flavor. I wasn't able to finish, so this is 2-3 meals. My only wish is for an unsweetened ice tea option. Definitely going back for lunch to try their King Salmon. read more
Located next to Izakaya Naru on King St, this is a nice medium small sized Italian restaurant for locals who want good Italian food and friendly service without having to deal with Waikiki traffic, parking, and prices. We didn't get off to a great start because when we arrived about 15 min late they had given up our reserved table to another party and only had 2 small tables left. Luckily they were able to put them together to seat 4 of us. Though we were late, we wished they had called us to check if we were coming since they had our phone number. After we got seated, the restaurant was then all full except for the bar, so best to make reservations. Because it was full, it got a little noisy. So better for socializing with friends than a quiet romantic evening. It's BYOB which the majority of guests seemed to know judging from all the tables with bottles, so come prepared! They will furnish you with nice wine glasses. Portions are generous so it's good for family style unless you love one specific dish and want to take home leftovers. 4 of us shared the following: Beginning: 1) smoked salmon salad- a mound of fresh greens topped with a proportionate amount of salmon, capers and a delicious creamy sesame dressing 2) New York steak- tasty and tender, cooked nicely (we ordered medium rare) in a red wine reduction sauce, cut pupu style, perfect for sharing. Middle: 3)Shrimp Sorrentino - plump perfectly cooked shrimp, eggplant, mozzarella and mushroom in a yummy marsala wine sauce *buttery & garlicky without being overpowering! 4)Eggplant parmigiana-tender slices of breaded eggplant in marinara sauce over linguine pasta. Good! Kinoko pasta-recommended by our friend at the next table, never made an appearance so we cancelled it. But that's ok because we were better able to enjoy dessert. End 4) Tiramisu - soft, spongy liquer-soaked cake covered in marscapone with a lovely coffee syrup drizzled on the plate. Everything was balanced in perfect harmony without any overly sweet notes sticking out. I think it was one of the best tiramisu I've had! Sometimes they they can be more about fancy appearances. This one had substance! (Oops forgot to photograph!) 5) Crème brûlée- my friend who is a dessert fiend said it was good! 7) Yuzu sorbet - looked good but I was so preoccupied with the tiramisu I forgot to put my spoon in it! Though we had a few hiccups I'm giving 5 stars for the food. La Ciccia apparently means "the fat woman" which is an apt name for this restaurant because that's what I felt like after leaving this place. read more
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La Ciccia is a hidden gem tucked away on King Street next to Fukuya. I visited with a friend and we brought our appetites--luckily, portions here are generous and prices reasonable. Everything tasted incredibly fresh and clearly made in-house. We started with the escargot, and OMG, it was amazing! When our server recommended their favorite appetizer, the Sicilian Sausage with linguine in an arrabiata sauce (add parmesan cheese), we listened--and wow, it didn't disappoint. The house-made sausage was flavorful and generous portions. We also tried the Shrimp and Scallop alla Pink (add parmesan cheese), in a creamy marinara-alfredo sauce. We enjoyed a hearty meal and still had plenty to take home. Fantastic food at a great value, great service and the atmosphere was a great place to catch up with the bestie --will definitely be back! read more
10 months ago
3 years ago
Still delicious food, Italian red wine and friendly service! New items we tried were the crab stuffed mushrooms, eggplant Parmesan, and chicken piccata. I like their wood wall and "easy care living" wall lighting ambiance read more
1 year ago
We are so happy we found this hidden gem. This restaurant is so cute and cozy. And let me tell you, the shrimp and scallop pasta in pink sauce was PHENOMENAL. Portions here are great. We also shared the mushrooms and had to buy extra bread because it's so fresh and delicious. They don't have cocktails. But we were able to order some Jameson ginger ales. They also have wine. We will definitely be coming back to try more items. read more
It was busy at La Ciccia. So much so that they had to bring out help from the back of the house. Kai came out and really took great care of us on a busy Saturday night!! Very mellow environment even with the large group next to us. Shared private parking lot with lots of stalls. The Food Crab Stuffed Mushrooms The mushroom is cooked just right. Super juicy and the crab mix is flavorful. Perfect combo. Kinoko Pasta Mushrooms, bacon, butter and perfectly cooked pasta...yes please!! Scallop Alla Pink Amazing dish! The flavors are incredible and the seafood was just right. Ribeye Steak When it comes to steak, I'm a purist. Salt and pepper. That's it! When this steak came out with toppings, I was skeptical. "What are they trying to cover up?". Turns out...nothing! The steak was a very nice cut of meat and perfectly seasoned. There was even a crust like a steakhouse! Still a purist tho. Next time, I'll ask for the yummy mushroom and onion topping to be served on the side. Bottom line...Can't wait to go back! read more
5/30/2023 Came here with some good friends and we enjoyed the food very much. Everything was tasty and service was excellent. There was a large birthday party, and I think it would be nice place for any party in fact. The waitress was attentive. Our bruschetta didn't come till the end and she made it on the house. I highly recommend the lamb and the kinoko pasta. I hope to come back soon and try other dishes. read more
1 year ago
I came here to celebrate Mother's Day. Foods are amazing. Clam casino, oyster, escargot and the lamb was fantastic. Service also good, the only complaint is food took longer than expected. read more
11 months ago
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2700 S King St
Ste D102
Honolulu, HI 96826
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(808) 773-8688
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Do they serve gluten-free pasta and do they serve gluten-free bread?
Where is the parking?
There is parking where the Moiliili Post Office is. If the lot is full, then the next best thing is metered street parking. I've never had any issues finding parking while coming here to dine @ La Ciccia Italian Fusion.
Is this place BYOB?
Yes BYOB with corkage fee of $15 per bottle when I went there in December 2021.
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