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Penne Pasta Cafe was started in 2001 by Chef Mark Ellman with Juan Gomez in the kitchen. In 2010, Juan became the sole owner, but he kept Mark’s legacy alive by keeping the menu and recipes. On August 8, 2023, we were devastated by a devastating fire that destroyed our beloved Penne Pasta Cafe on Lahaina Town Street. But we didn’t give up! We’ve started a new journey with our own food truck, keeping almost everything on the original menu. We’re so grateful for your support and love thru out the years. Hope to see you soon! Mahalo from the bottom of our hearts.
Simple Southern Italian fare dispensed in a homey, light-filled cafe-style setting with a patio.
Hours
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 2–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 2–8 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 2–8 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–8 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 4900 HI-30, Lahaina, HI 96761
Phone: (808) 661-6633
Website: https://www.pennepastacafe.net/
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Reviews
Maui World Travelers
Looks like PPC is now operating out of a food truck since the fires.
ATMOSPHERE:
Their old digs was a cozy little spot with indoor & outdoor seating. I really hope they can rebuild in Lahaina town.
FOOD:
Linguine Clam Sauce
This is my fave dish here. Done in a butter garlic broth that’s very subtle in flavor. I know you’re not supposed to put cheese on seafood dishes but it was in need of some salt! And we’re in America not Italy so… The pasta was a bit overdone, and the canned clams were plentiful. It comes with a sliver of a garlic toast. The best clam linguine is at Lahaina Pizza Company, FYI.
SERVICE:
Staff are friendly.
OVERALL:
Good food, average pricing, small portions.
… moreATMOSPHERE:
Their old digs was a cozy little spot with indoor & outdoor seating. I really hope they can rebuild in Lahaina town.
FOOD:
Linguine Clam Sauce
This is my fave dish here. Done in a butter garlic broth that’s very subtle in flavor. I know you’re not supposed to put cheese on seafood dishes but it was in need of some salt! And we’re in America not Italy so… The pasta was a bit overdone, and the canned clams were plentiful. It comes with a sliver of a garlic toast. The best clam linguine is at Lahaina Pizza Company, FYI.
SERVICE:
Staff are friendly.
OVERALL:
Good food, average pricing, small portions.
Brandon Martin (bimmer_nerd)
We loved this place so much! They have delicious food (we got the alfredo pasta and tomato mozzarella pizza), the staff was very courteous and the little tent was super cute. Would definitely recommend coming here!
P.S. It was so good it’s nearly gone
… moreP.S. It was so good it’s nearly gone
Omid Issary
If you like spicy, tasty food get the penne puttanesca. It was spot on. The kids loved the baked penned with pink sauce and the NY style baked pasta. It was hot and cheesy. The goat cheese and mushroom pizza was thin, light and tasty. Overall great, reasonably priced Italian food. We got the chocolate mousse for dessert. It was thick and delicious
… moreAshton Moka
This is a great little food truck. Some older reviews and photos show the original restaurant, which burned down in the August 2023 Lāhainā fire. They have a food truck up and running that has tons of delicious and dietary-inclusive options. I highly recommend!
… moreJingyi Xu
This place smells like a true Italian restaurant. Food is decent and reasonably priced. It tastes like it was made by your Italian grandma if you have one. We ordered 2 vegetable dishes because it was hard to find healthy and green food in Lahaina.
… moreTraveling Muse
This restaurant was cute. You order at the counter and they bring the food to your table which was super quick for us. We ordered the garlic bread with cheese, penne pasta, and nicoise salad. We thought the garlic bread was good, a little more well done than we would like. My salad was delicious, the penne was a little watery but still good. Overall, it was a great meal before our drive and hike to Haleakalā.
… moreCJ P
A local gem. Tasty Italian food for the whole family & not at touristy prices. A simple & affordable selection of wines by the glass or bottle. Less that 10 minutes from ordering to table service. Not fancy, but delicious & affordable. You’ll likely see chickens walking around & sometimes crossing the road. You’ll 100% hear the chickens.
… moreBrandon Evans
Times visited: 1
Was VERY impressed by the friendly staff, the taste of the food, and the atmosphere of the establishment. Prices were high compared to the mainland, but the experience was enjoyable enough to rate it and regard it highly. Recommended!
Came here with my father and we enjoyed a nice quiet meal of some really delectable pasta! My dad got a Caesar salad with the fettuccine alfredo and a chicken add in, while I got the baked penne and we both shared a garlic mozzarella cheese bread.
Of the Caesar salad, my dad said it was “good” with no extra notes.
Of the fettuccine alfredo with chicken, my dad said he prefers a thicker sauce but enjoyed the taste and the noodles.
Regarding the baked penne, it came in a ceramic bowl and it stayed hot the entire time which was awesome, kept the cheese all melty the whole course of the meal. It was also amazing when I dipped the garlic mozzarella bread into it. But the taste was really good and I finished my entire plate.
I do have to say the show stopper is the garlic mozzarella bread. Good heavens! That is incredible. It would be worth it to go back here and just to share one of these with a friend. It is absolutely to die for and when combining it with the different sauces of the pastas that really elevated the experience to a completely new level. I will dream about that bread. Please get it.
Overall I would recommend the establishment. Like I said I’m not very keen on the prices ($65+ for two people). They are MUCH higher than I would like and much higher than I think is fair, however, at least the food was delicious unlike some other establishments that I’ve been to while in Maui that had overpriced food and did not have the taste to back it.
Thank you Penne Pasta Cafe! I hope to return with my family. Thank you for the excellent meal!
… moreWas VERY impressed by the friendly staff, the taste of the food, and the atmosphere of the establishment. Prices were high compared to the mainland, but the experience was enjoyable enough to rate it and regard it highly. Recommended!
Came here with my father and we enjoyed a nice quiet meal of some really delectable pasta! My dad got a Caesar salad with the fettuccine alfredo and a chicken add in, while I got the baked penne and we both shared a garlic mozzarella cheese bread.
Of the Caesar salad, my dad said it was “good” with no extra notes.
Of the fettuccine alfredo with chicken, my dad said he prefers a thicker sauce but enjoyed the taste and the noodles.
Regarding the baked penne, it came in a ceramic bowl and it stayed hot the entire time which was awesome, kept the cheese all melty the whole course of the meal. It was also amazing when I dipped the garlic mozzarella bread into it. But the taste was really good and I finished my entire plate.
I do have to say the show stopper is the garlic mozzarella bread. Good heavens! That is incredible. It would be worth it to go back here and just to share one of these with a friend. It is absolutely to die for and when combining it with the different sauces of the pastas that really elevated the experience to a completely new level. I will dream about that bread. Please get it.
Overall I would recommend the establishment. Like I said I’m not very keen on the prices ($65+ for two people). They are MUCH higher than I would like and much higher than I think is fair, however, at least the food was delicious unlike some other establishments that I’ve been to while in Maui that had overpriced food and did not have the taste to back it.
Thank you Penne Pasta Cafe! I hope to return with my family. Thank you for the excellent meal!
Brett James
Awesome pasta and great pricing. Service was top notch. Highly recommend this place. NY style Penne was delicious. My Kid loved her meatballs and spaghetti. Best bang for our buck on our whole trip.
… moreJoseph McAndrews
Pretty good dinner for a pretty good price. Portions were kind of small and flavor a bit dull. Most things needed some added salt or spice. Plus the atmosphere was just kind of dead. But decent food, not a long wait, and friendly service.
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