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Taormina Sicilian Cuisine, Honolulu, HI

Taormina Sicilian Cuisine

4.7
4.7
3472 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 32 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
Sorry, we will not accept BYOB.
Inspired by authentic Sicilian recipes from the kitchens of Southern Italy's seaside town of Taormina, Chef Hiroyuki Mimura pairs fresh pastas with the highest quality seafoods and meats. Unspoiled by heavy sauces, Sicilian-style pastas are dressed in pure, extra virgin olive oil. Fresh vegetables, lightly grilled fresh local fish, and lamb seasoned with herbs offer diners a healthy range of options. Featured dishes include fresh Fettucine Carbonara finished with tableside Truffle service, grilled Lamb Chops "Luca pecorini" and Veal "Siciliana." Taormina's specialty dish is Uni Pasta (Sea Urchin), a delicacy enjoyed in Sicily, Italy. Italian Lavazza espressos compliment selections of house made desserts (Dolci).

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Sicilian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (808) 926-5050
  • Website
    http://taorminarestaurant.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Hiroyuki Mimura
  • Location
    227 Lewers St., Honolulu, HI 96815
  • Neighborhood
    Waikiki
  • Cross street
    Don Ho
  • Parking details
    Valet parking available at Wyndham hotel, entrance on Lewers st. 1) Drive down Lewers st (one way street) 2) Turn left on Helumoa road, (before the Imperial hotel) 3) Turn left into the first parking structure which will be the Wyndham. Valet parking also available at Embassy Suites. Validated parking $6.00 (not including tip) for up to 3 hours.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Antipasti

  • A taste of Italy$24.00

    Napoli semi-dry tomato, Puglia Burrata and Prosciutto di San Daniele with arugula and EVOO

    • Beef Carpaccio$42.00

      Thinly sliced Beef Tenderloin with parmesan, arugula, EVOO and our house-made caper vinaigrette (add Truffle oil +8)

      • Eggplant Caponata$19.00

        A Sicilian classic. Chilled eggplant, capers, olives, vegetables with tomato and red wine vinaigrette

        • Steamed Clams$32.00

          Fresh clams tossed in garlic, white wine, basil, butter and olive oil

          • Seafood Bruschetta$26.00

            Mascarpone cream bruschetta served with sautéed shrimp, scallops, sundried tomato and spinach

            • Seared Foie Gras$28.00

              Sautéed Canadian Foie Gras, fresh berries with a blackberry blood orange glaze

              Insalate

              • Insalata del Bosco$23.00

                Arcadian Harvest greens, cherry tomatoes, pear compote, beets, prosciutto, feta cheese and walnuts with a garlic dressing

                • Insalata Rucola$19.00

                  Arugula, cherry tomatoes, goat cheese, blood orange slices, walnuts with a blood orange vinaigrette dressing

                  Pasta

                  • Sea urchin “Ricci di Mare”$49.00

                    Spaghetti sautéed with fresh sea urchin, light salt and garlic

                    • Bolognese “Moderna”$30.00

                      Spaghetti stewed in Chef Hiro’s modern style meat sauce with a hint of balsamic vinegar

                      • Stracciatella$8.00

                    • Sarde e Finocchietti$32.00

                      Spaghetti with sautéed sardine, fennel, anchovy, olive, caper, tomato paste and bread crumbs

                      • Pomodoro$29.00

                        Spaghetti tossed with EVOO, fresh tomato sauce and basil

                        • Stracciatella$8.00

                      • Seafood Pescatore$42.00

                        Spaghetti sautéed with clams, shrimps, scallops and crab in a spicy tomato sauce

                        Pasta Fresca

                        • Truffle Carbonara “Tartufo Fresco”

                          Fresh spaghetti with pancetta, finished with a poached egg and shaved seasonal truffles

                          • Nero “Frutti di Mare”$42.00

                            Squid ink linguine with shrimp, clams, scallops, crab meat, sundried tomatoes, lightly spiced garlic, EVOO

                            • Granchio$36.00

                              Fresh spaghetti, crab meat, lightly spiced, tomato cream

                              Risotto

                              • Porcini Risotto with sautéed Foie Gras$48.00

                                Risotto with porcini, mixed mushrooms and parmesan cheese with sautéed Foie Gras and balsamic reduction

                                • Add shaved fresh sliced Truffles at the table side$38.00

                                  Pesci

                                  • Salmone alla griglia$40.00

                                    Grilled King Salmon topped with a prosciutto and anchovy cream sauce served with grilled vegetables

                                    • Grilled Monchong$36.00

                                      Grilled local catch with lightly seasoned grilled vegetables finished with oregano dressing

                                      Carne

                                      • Lamb Chop ‘Luca Pecorini’$82.00

                                        Grilled Lamb Chops seasoned with mixed herbs and spices served with grilled vegetables

                                        • Veal Chop alla Taormina$78.00

                                          Breaded Veal Chop with melted mozzarella cheese on a bed of sautéed tomato sauce and arugula

                                          • Pan Roasted Duck Breast$45.00

                                            Thinly sliced duck breast with a blackberry blood orange glaze, fennel salad and garlic sautéed mushrooms

                                            • Filet di Manzo alla griglia$58.00

                                              Grilled US Beef Tenderloin with a balsamic reduction served with grilled vegetables (Add seared Foie Gras +15)

                                              • Grilled chicken with brown butter caper sauce$40.00

                                                Chicken breast and thigh with lemon butter, garlic and capers served with grilled vegetables

                                                Last updated: December 2, 2024

                                                What 3,472 people are saying

                                                Overall ratings and reviews

                                                Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                4.7
                                                4.7 based on recent ratings
                                                • 4.7Food
                                                • 4.6Service
                                                • 4.5Ambience
                                                • 4.1Value

                                                Noise • Moderate

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                                                • Hawaii

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                                                  Italian

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                                                Review summary

                                                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                Taormina Sicilian Cuisine in Waikiki is celebrated for its "amazing food" and "fantastic service." Diners praise the "authentic and varied" Italian dishes, including standout pasta options like the uni and frutti di mare. The "beautiful ambience" and outdoor seating enhance the dining experience, making it a favorite for special occasions and return visits.

                                                3,472 Reviews

                                                1. AlisonK

                                                  New York City

                                                  3 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  3 reviews

                                                  Dined 1 day ago

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  Food was fabulous and service was excellent. Only issue was the parents with a screaming child seated behind us-thankfully they came when we were close to being finished.

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                                                2. Teri

                                                  Las Vegas

                                                  1 review

                                                  5.0

                                                  1 review

                                                  Dined 1 day ago

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                  We dined here 2 nights while in Hawaii. Everything we had was amazing! The chicken was delicious and the bolognese was the best I’ve ever had. Service was friendly and totally contributed to our wonderful experience.

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                                                3. jack

                                                  Seattle

                                                  25 reviews

                                                  3.0

                                                  25 reviews

                                                  Dined 2 days ago

                                                  1. Overall 3
                                                  2. Food 3
                                                  3. Service 3
                                                  4. Ambience 3
                                                  Okay Italian food in Oahu. We were seated upstairs and the only server was very busy so service was not great. We shared an ample salad but it didn’t have enough dressing. We decided not to ask for more since it was tough to get our server’s attention. My husband ordered Spaghetti Bolognese and was not even offered grated Parmesan. Again, after a lengthy delay getting server’s attention, he was told if he wanted freshly grated parmigiana there would be a $3 upcharge! Wtf! In our 70’s and we have eaten in probably 100 Italian restaurants across the world and have never been up charged for grated parmigiana! He wanted it so now there was another 5 minute wait for it. Meanwhile, dinner has gotten cold. Ok so charge your $3 but offer it when the food is delivered. So thoughtless and took away the ambiance of eating Italian. My black squid linguini with fruitti de mare (seafood) was delivered lukewarm at best and was incredibly salty. We didn’t really enjoy the meal for the price. Tiramisu was the highlight.

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                                                4. THOMAS

                                                  Unspecified

                                                  2 reviews

                                                  3.0

                                                  2 reviews

                                                  Dined 2 days ago

                                                  1. Overall 3
                                                  2. Food 3
                                                  3. Service 4
                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                  Overpriced, particularly the wine list. Food was fair. Service was too fast - we barely finished a shared appetizer when a tepid entree was served. Would certainly not ever go back.

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                                                5. TAKASHI

                                                  Tokyo

                                                  3 reviews

                                                  4.0

                                                  3 reviews

                                                  Dined 4 days ago

                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                  2. Food 4
                                                  3. Service 3
                                                  4. Ambience 2
                                                  We almost sit Japanese customers area at this time. I think it is easier to manage the Japanese customer for you, but it was un-comfortable for us.

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                                                6. Grace

                                                  Hawaii

                                                  12 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  12 reviews

                                                  Dined 5 days ago

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  Never disappointed with the food & the server was excellent!👍

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                                                7. Patricia

                                                  Cincinnati

                                                  6 reviews

                                                  4.0

                                                  6 reviews

                                                  Dined 6 days ago

                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                  2. Food 3
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 3
                                                  Beautiful outdoor seating. Ask for it. Inside was very noisy. And tables very close together. Very touristy area, so brace yourself for a lot of people. Only had spaghetti as their pasta. All pasta dishes were spaghetti with different sauces. Our bottle of red wine was stored at room temperature. 75 degrees is not the correct temp for red wine. Had to ask for a wine bucket. One good note, the waitress was delightful and worked very hard to please.

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                                                8. Susan

                                                  New York City

                                                  3 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  3 reviews

                                                  Dined 7 days ago

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  Delicious food, great prices, nice options and beautiful ambience!

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                                                9. Ana Maria

                                                  San Francisco

                                                  1 review

                                                  5.0

                                                  1 review

                                                  Dined on February 20, 2025

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 3
                                                  We got a table in front of the kitchen, so it was impossible to talk, a lot of movement and the visuals were not the best.

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                                                10. TAKESHI

                                                  Hawaii

                                                  5 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  5 reviews

                                                  Dined on February 20, 2025

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  牛肉のカルパッチョ、イワシのパスタも美味しかったです。お店はいつもいっぱいですが、スタッフが丁寧に説明してくれます。

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                                                FAQs

                                                Taormina Sicilian Cuisine does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Taormina Sicilian Cuisine also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (808) 926-5050.

                                                Taormina Sicilian Cuisine is rated 4.7 stars by 3472 OpenTable diners.

                                                Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                                Make a reservation

                                                2 people
                                                10:30 PM
                                                Booked 32 times today

                                                Order delivery or takeout

                                                Google Map for Taormina Sicilian Cuisine

                                                227 Lewers St., Honolulu, HI 96815

                                                Additional information

                                                • Cross street
                                                  Don Ho
                                                • Neighborhood
                                                  Waikiki
                                                • Hours of operation
                                                  Lunch Daily 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
                                                • Price
                                                  $31 to $50
                                                • Cuisines
                                                  Italian, Sicilian
                                                • Dining style
                                                  Fine Dining
                                                • Dress code
                                                  Smart Casual
                                                • Parking details
                                                  Valet parking available at Wyndham hotel, entrance on Lewers st. 1) Drive down Lewers st (one way street) 2) Turn left on Helumoa road, (before the Imperial hotel) 3) Turn left into the first parking structure which will be the Wyndham. Valet parking also available at Embassy Suites. Validated parking $6.00 (not including tip) for up to 3 hours.
                                                • Payment options
                                                  AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
                                                • Executive chef
                                                  Hiroyuki Mimura
                                                • Additional
                                                  Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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