Taormina Sicilian Cuisine - Honolulu

First, let me start by saying the service was excellent. However, I was left underwhelmed by the food. I did order the prix fixe menu, which included an appetizer, pasta, entrée, and dessert. The appetizer was a seafood carpaccio which was a mix of salty and bitter. I think the fishiness was a little overwhelming. The pasta was the crab Granchio, which was very good with lots of crab. The filet was well cooked and good. The dessert was the homemade tiramisu which I enjoyed.

So close to 5 stars but the risotto was so poorly cooked it was heartbreaking. I never send food back unless it?s an easy fix or if it?s inedible? this wad inedible. The risotto was so undercooked it was unbearable! When they brought me back a second plate it had barely changed? whoever was back there had their timing way off? Not even al Dante! Just chewing grainy pieced of rice. If it had been cooked properly then it would have been a perfect meal. Did the tasting menu.

Very good food. The fix menu was quite excellent in particular. The ambiance is quite decent as well. Overall the dining experience was nice. Only two issues here. First getting a reservation here is quite hard (expected for good places) no real complaint in this one. The second is service, although they were polite I would say they are on the very business like and not what I call friendly . The prices do match the overall quality. I will eat here again.

Have tried pastas in many different cities and countries. Best sea urcin pasta. Strongly Recommend the anchovy past as well. Having those two complimented each other. Our server, Justin, was classy; he ensured to take care of us in between. Really enjoyed our time here, a must-go restaurant if visiting Hawaii.

Very high end! Amazing food and takes you to Sicily! Siting outside was beautiful.