Classic Italian staples served up in large portions in a simple but elegant atmosphere.
Bryan G
Yep! 5 stars. Not many of my reviews deserve 5 stars but Kauai Pasta Lihue hit all the checks on my list on this visit, my first. Except for the lack of parking on the premesis, the whole experience was extremely pleasant and pleasurable. Staff was attentive and super friendly and professional. The food was so flavorful and presented well. The place was full with patrons on a Tuesday but we did not have to wait for a table. The music was present but not obtrusive. It created a trendy cool vibe. The ambience was classy but not overly so. Prices were upscale but honestly, for the whole package, there were right there in a sweet spot. So very highly recommend. Your experience may not be ours but we are so glad we ate here at KP Lihue.
… moreGeri Kawaihalau
Greeted right away. Solo diner. I didn’t feel rushed, Jen was incredible and the food runner was entertaining. I loved the Spaghetti meatballs with meat sauce, you get 3 meatballs with your dinner, all made in house except the pasta. I wouldn’t get the ceasar. If you want chopsalad. The dressing was okay but I wish they had anchovies mashed in their dressing. The calamari was just over crispy making it chewy, but the sauce on the calamari delicious. Ended up with a brownie to end my meal, instead of lamperts ice cream you could use hagendaz would be nice.
Thank you.
… moreMason Alfaro
Don’t mind that we ate most of the bruschetta, it was great! Large portions, really great service. I love how the noise of the space was just right for intimacy and could speak across the table. Loved the meatballs. We were a party of two.
… moreImraan
A+
This place impressed me.We had just landed in Lihue and we needed a meal very badly. This restaurant is very close to the airport. It’s got a great ambience and the food was just incredible. We opted for their daily special that got us a side salad, a pasta entree and some garlic bread. We ordered ice tea as well which turned out very refreshing.
The whole meal experience was close to perfect! Good ambiance, delicious Italian food and even better service. Special mention to Jackie our server who was attentive and friendly. I highly recommend this place!
… moreVivek Vulchi
We wanted to try some local chain and found this jewel in Kauai. We ordered pesto grilled chicken, greek style pasta and a salad. The greek style pasta and the salad was top notch. We finished with the desert of the day – Tiramisu and it was one of the best I had. If you are in Lihue and want some fine dining experience, good food and Italian cuisine, this is the place to go.
… moreMax M
Overall good experience. We liked the food. People who say it tastes like food in Italy, well it does not. It tastes more like „american“ italian food. But for what it is, it is very good.
… moreClaudio Reiser
Friendly staff, the food is prepared quickly and it is super delicious. The temperature is not as cold as other restaurants in the US and I liked that. I’ve been there twice and it’s been great.
I had the Caesar salad, which is delicious. Especially the dressing. The spaghetti and meat sauce was also delicious, but nothing special (if you’re used to Italian food). But the sauce felt homemade, which I liked. The absolute best dish to try is the truffle fries. They are the best fries I’ve ever had in my life.
I would recommend this restaurant to anyone.
… moreJudy Bass
Killer lasagna and Caesar salad shared. One of the best lasagnas I’ve eaten ever! Close to Lihue airport, upscale restaurant, very friendly wait staff and quick table service.
… moreAdi Joshi
Great food! Got their linguine with clams and while they could have added more clams the flavor was great. Tiramisu was delicious. service was very slow, we know the island is understaffed but it took 15 minutes for a host to even tell us how much of a wait there was. I would recommend this place for good pasta.
… moreAmber Turkin
Talk about top tier service! Our waitress was SO friendly and knowledgeable! She made great recommendations and shared so much about the different dishes. The kitchen was super accommodating to both gluten and nut allergies. Our party of four all loved our meals (I got the pesto GF with shrimp!). We had just gotten off a long flight and this was the perfect spot to visit first, as we felt very welcomed. Would definitely recommend stopping in if you’re looking for something filling and delicious!
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