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Reservations for lunch and dinner are REQUIRED, seating walk ins will depend on the availability on the day. Breakfast reservations are recommended. Please make sure to email us, preferably 24 hours in advanced, at [email protected] or DM @ciprianoskitchenkawaihae for these reservations! Cipriano’s Kitchen is a fusion of Italian and Peruvian cuisine. All ingredients of our food contain fresh produce from the Big Island, serving a fresh plate of food to your table
Hours
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 8 AM–3 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–3 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–3 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–3 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–3 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–2 PM, 4:30–7:30 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 61-3642 Kawaihae Rd, Waimea, HI 96743
Phone: (808) 657-4700
Website: http://www.ciprianoskitchenhawaii.com/
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Reviews
Lum Tami
Just had an incredible dining experience at Ciprianos — easily the best meal I’ve had since returning home to the Big Island!
The owner, Claudia, was warm, welcoming, and took time to explain the menu. Their seafood is truly sea-to-table and never frozen, which you can absolutely taste in every dish.
We started with a cucumber jalapeño lemonade and a coconut lilikoi lemonade — both fresh, tropical, and perfectly refreshing.
The food was outstanding. The Kona lobster Brontë in lemon butter caper sauce was phenomenal, and the handmade pastas had the perfect al dente bite. The frutti di mare — loaded with lobster, squid, shrimp, and added tako — served over tagliatelle was rich, savory, and deeply satisfying. The jumbo Hokkaido scallops were seared beautifully and absolutely delicious.
And the tiramisu… one of the best I’ve ever had.
An unforgettable meal from start to finish!
… moreThe owner, Claudia, was warm, welcoming, and took time to explain the menu. Their seafood is truly sea-to-table and never frozen, which you can absolutely taste in every dish.
We started with a cucumber jalapeño lemonade and a coconut lilikoi lemonade — both fresh, tropical, and perfectly refreshing.
The food was outstanding. The Kona lobster Brontë in lemon butter caper sauce was phenomenal, and the handmade pastas had the perfect al dente bite. The frutti di mare — loaded with lobster, squid, shrimp, and added tako — served over tagliatelle was rich, savory, and deeply satisfying. The jumbo Hokkaido scallops were seared beautifully and absolutely delicious.
And the tiramisu… one of the best I’ve ever had.
An unforgettable meal from start to finish!
T Chen
Amazing fresh, high-quality food! Yes, it’s on the pricey side, but the ingredients and flavors really shine. We ordered the panzanella salad with homemade focaccia, the fish-of-the-day ceviche (we added scallops), the Amatriciana with added octopus, and the seafood stew (Cioppino) with lobster. Everything tasted incredibly fresh—especially the salad and ceviche, which were absolute standouts.
The Amatriciana was rich and flavorful with tons of guanciale, and the Cioppino was huge—definitely too much for one person. Honestly, we didn’t need to add octopus or scallops; the dishes were already generous and well-balanced on their own.
Our daughter also enjoyed the mango coconut lemonade! Super refreshing, as well as the tiramisu which had lots of coffee infused inside.
Service was outstanding—friendly, attentive, and helpful throughout the meal.
Overall, an excellent dining experience. I’d definitely go back!
… moreThe Amatriciana was rich and flavorful with tons of guanciale, and the Cioppino was huge—definitely too much for one person. Honestly, we didn’t need to add octopus or scallops; the dishes were already generous and well-balanced on their own.
Our daughter also enjoyed the mango coconut lemonade! Super refreshing, as well as the tiramisu which had lots of coffee infused inside.
Service was outstanding—friendly, attentive, and helpful throughout the meal.
Overall, an excellent dining experience. I’d definitely go back!
Robert Roberts
My wife and I had lunch at Cipriano’s yesterday. We had one of the best experiences we have ever had in a restaurant! One of the owners, Claudia, greeted us as we came in and from then on our experience was absolutely amazing.
Claudia went through the menu items, most of which were not on the standard menu. She also talked to us about her and her husband’s philosophy on running a restaurant. Fresh ingredients (including awesome focaccia that tastes like it came right out of the oven), locally sourced ingredients and creatively prepared menu items.
We ordered a very nice bottle of Italian white wine and an appetizer to get us started. For lunch I ordered the squid ink pasta and my wife ordered the scallops. Everything I just mentioned were among the best tasting, freshest and absolutely delicious dishes I have ever had. I’ve been in many fine dining restaurants, some very good, some not so much. This was the best experience I’ve ever had by far.
It’s not cheap, but a great experience is not measured by price. It’s also kinda close to the highway so there is a bit of street noise. However, trust me on this, you will have a great experience here!!
… moreClaudia went through the menu items, most of which were not on the standard menu. She also talked to us about her and her husband’s philosophy on running a restaurant. Fresh ingredients (including awesome focaccia that tastes like it came right out of the oven), locally sourced ingredients and creatively prepared menu items.
We ordered a very nice bottle of Italian white wine and an appetizer to get us started. For lunch I ordered the squid ink pasta and my wife ordered the scallops. Everything I just mentioned were among the best tasting, freshest and absolutely delicious dishes I have ever had. I’ve been in many fine dining restaurants, some very good, some not so much. This was the best experience I’ve ever had by far.
It’s not cheap, but a great experience is not measured by price. It’s also kinda close to the highway so there is a bit of street noise. However, trust me on this, you will have a great experience here!!
Megan Herrschaft
A must visit if you’re in the area. Let Claudia guide you, you’re in good hands. You should make a reservation in advance so plan ahead so you’re not disappointed. Expect to spend some money, but know it’s worth it and you will talk about the meal for days to come – likely years. Lastly…it’s easier said than done, but leave room for dessert! We hope to visit when we come back to the big island.
… moreCarolyn Mullen
Fabulous, farm fresh food served with love and a big smile. This is THE ONLY genuine Italian food on the Big Island (we’re talking way beyond pizza, folks) .
Fresh island fish, shrimp,scallops, calamari, Kona lobster, and other meats served with delicious sauces and House made pasta. Salads fresh from the farm. We enjoyed the Kona lobster ravioli, with fresh seared scallops (because, why not?) in a lovely lemon cream sauce; and the Meatballs in red sauce pasta. Both were incredibly flavorful. We could eat only half of each dish so gourmet leftovers. Certainly hard to choose from their large regular menu + 5 daily specials. Our hostess, owner Claudia, made us feel so welcomed and we left feeling we had made a new Island friend. Yes, this is a bit of a drive north from Kona, but worth every mile. Check their website for hours, as they are open for dinner on Saturday only and reservations are a must. They offer a nice breakfast menu as well.
… moreFresh island fish, shrimp,scallops, calamari, Kona lobster, and other meats served with delicious sauces and House made pasta. Salads fresh from the farm. We enjoyed the Kona lobster ravioli, with fresh seared scallops (because, why not?) in a lovely lemon cream sauce; and the Meatballs in red sauce pasta. Both were incredibly flavorful. We could eat only half of each dish so gourmet leftovers. Certainly hard to choose from their large regular menu + 5 daily specials. Our hostess, owner Claudia, made us feel so welcomed and we left feeling we had made a new Island friend. Yes, this is a bit of a drive north from Kona, but worth every mile. Check their website for hours, as they are open for dinner on Saturday only and reservations are a must. They offer a nice breakfast menu as well.
Andrew T
We were spending the day at Hapuna Beach when we luckily stumbled upon Cipriano for lunch. What a find! Claudia, the owner, was incredibly friendly and such a joy to chat with. She gave us amazing recommendations based on our preferences (and my wife’s gluten and dairy restrictions), which made the whole experience even better.
We started with a Peruvian ceviche featuring local kampachi and Hokkaido scallops. So fresh and full of flavor! For our mains, we went with the mixed seafood squid ink pasta and the seafood cioppino made with gluten-free pasta. Every bite was perfect: the seafood was unbelievably fresh, the pasta was made in-house, and both dishes were among the best we’ve ever had!
For dessert, we tried the gluten-free cookies and chocolate cake. Both were delicious. The food was so good we cleaned our plates completely… and ended up skipping dinner that night, haha.
We loved Cipriano so much that two days later we drove 30 minutes just to come back for lunch. This time, we ordered the seafood cioppino again (because we couldn’t resist) and a white sauce pasta loaded with abalone, octopus, and scallops; and it was just as amazing as before.
Cipriano is hands down our favorite Italian restaurant in the U.S. Thank you, Claudia and Gino, for such unforgettable meals!
… moreWe started with a Peruvian ceviche featuring local kampachi and Hokkaido scallops. So fresh and full of flavor! For our mains, we went with the mixed seafood squid ink pasta and the seafood cioppino made with gluten-free pasta. Every bite was perfect: the seafood was unbelievably fresh, the pasta was made in-house, and both dishes were among the best we’ve ever had!
For dessert, we tried the gluten-free cookies and chocolate cake. Both were delicious. The food was so good we cleaned our plates completely… and ended up skipping dinner that night, haha.
We loved Cipriano so much that two days later we drove 30 minutes just to come back for lunch. This time, we ordered the seafood cioppino again (because we couldn’t resist) and a white sauce pasta loaded with abalone, octopus, and scallops; and it was just as amazing as before.
Cipriano is hands down our favorite Italian restaurant in the U.S. Thank you, Claudia and Gino, for such unforgettable meals!
The Bagel Shop Gabe & Mikela
Best food on the Big Island, best Italian outside of Italy, best Peruvian since my Grandmother’s cooking. Incredible experience all around.
I had been coveting this place for about a week and boy did it surpass all expectation. Knowledgeable, attentive service and seafood cooked to perfection, they really hit all the marks. If you’re ready to throw down on an unforgettable dining experience, this is THE place. Chef’s kiss all around.
I can’t wait to visit this gem again!
… moreI had been coveting this place for about a week and boy did it surpass all expectation. Knowledgeable, attentive service and seafood cooked to perfection, they really hit all the marks. If you’re ready to throw down on an unforgettable dining experience, this is THE place. Chef’s kiss all around.
I can’t wait to visit this gem again!
Megan Brown nydegger
Claudia and Gino have done something truly remarkable with this restaurant. From the moment I walked in I knew I was in for a special treat. The scallops were perfectly cooked—tender, beautifully seared, and paired with a pesto that was fresh, vibrant, and deeply flavorful without overpowering the dish. It was one of those plates you slow down for, just to appreciate how well everything works together.
And then there was the tiramisu. Light, balanced, and indulgent without being heavy, it was the kind of dessert that lingers in your memory long after the meal is over. Every bite felt intentional. This meal rivals every Michelin star restaurant I have dined at.
The staff was so personable-dining experience—something special, the kind of place you recommend immediately and can’t wait to return to.
… moreAnd then there was the tiramisu. Light, balanced, and indulgent without being heavy, it was the kind of dessert that lingers in your memory long after the meal is over. Every bite felt intentional. This meal rivals every Michelin star restaurant I have dined at.
The staff was so personable-dining experience—something special, the kind of place you recommend immediately and can’t wait to return to.
Henry Fung
This is as close to private Italian dining along the coast you can get. Before we even sat down, we saw the decor of all the different places the owners visited on posters and licence plates and we were captivated. The owner Claudia and her husband Gino are highly trained culinary experts and Claudia makes sure to sit with you and discuss all the best dishes of the day and introduce the entire menu. It felt like we were eating at their coastal cabin with fresh seafood and freshly made pasta. The seasonality of the ingredients were incredible. Hokkaido scallops that were fresh without freezing— were seared perfectly. Kona lobster was juicy sweet and ocean flavoured. The grilled octopus was perfectly blanched and then grilled so that each suction cup gave a crunch — the only place we had that quality was Italy and Greece. This is a MUST stop place and MUST make reservations (it is due to the level of attentive service why you should make the reservation and not just walk in). Don’t forget to eat one of the best tiramisu we have had in our lives. And get the ceviche. Just do it. Bring yourself or bring a group. Go multiple times. Eat the entire menu or eat one dish. Just have it all. In French we call a place like this the pinnacle of La seduction. Grazie Mille Claudia and Gino.
… morePaul LaDue
An absolute gem of a locally managed eatery. Fantastic staff, but better food. Try the made from scratch juice specials. All the greens are fresh to include the delicious Caesar salad. The seafood was perfectly cooked and included Kona lobster, Kauai shrimp, grilled octopus, calamari, and fresh scallops. A must visit for an outstanding culinary experience.
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