Taormina Sicilian Cuisine

4.7

3399 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 52 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Charming

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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Popular dishes

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

What 3,399 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

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Great for fine wines
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Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

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Taormina Sicilian Cuisine in Waikiki is a top choice for authentic Italian dining, offering "excellent Italian food" and "outstanding service." Guests praise the "delicious menu," with highlights including homemade tiramisu and squid ink pasta. While some seating may be noisy, the "attentive staff" ensures a memorable experience.

3,399 Reviews

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Akira
VIP
Hawaii
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We used to go there in evenings and seated upstairs all the time. Somehow we start going there for lunch time. So it was very sweet and special experience. Of course food was excellent. Holiday
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Sandy
VIP
Hong Kong
37 reviews
5.0
37 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bosco salad is our favorite, tasty beets and pears. Frutti Di Mare is done perfectly done al dente. King Salmon was so moist and flavorful. Our favorite Italian restaurant in Honolulu
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Ron
Hawaii
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was amazing! The salmon, filet with foie gras, and squid ink were all excellent and perfectly cooked. We had empty water glasses throughout the rest of the night, and had to ask for them - not a big deal - only downside from the dining experience.
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Kiyoharu
Tokyo
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food and service. Our table was outside. So, had to hear all street noises. Expensive, but worth it.
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Katie
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Absolutely wonderful food and great service. Best in Waikiki so far during our stay this week.
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Tony
VIP
Hawaii
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Taormina continues to be the standard for Italian food in Waikiki. The dishes are authentic with the finest ingredients, good service, and a real value for the quality in Waikiki, where that is not always true. When my friends ask me for a reference for a Waikiki restaurant, Taormina is always on my shortlist. You can’t go wrong.
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Youngjun
Hawaii
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
2nd visit, absolutely The best italian ever again. Thanks for th best food and serving .
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Kristen
VIP
Hawaii
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is one of our new favorite spots when we come to Honolulu. The food is amazing and the service is great! Thank you, Amanda, for making our anniversary special.
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Josh
VIP
Hawaii
102 reviews
5.0
102 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food, wine and service were all excellent. Enjoyed the Nero Frutti di Mare and the bruschetta very much. Service was attentive and friendly. I would probably request an inside table next time though the lanai is very nice. There were some loud delivery trucks during our early dinner. Shouldn’t be a problem for later dining times.
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Tokikatsu
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
かにのパスタやウニのパスタが美味しかった。りゾットも美味しくて、雰囲気かたいへんよかった。また、行きたいと思います
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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 3399 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 52 times today

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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

Website
http://taorminarestaurant.com/
Phone number
(808) 926-5050

Taormina Sicilian Cuisine

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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Homemade Tiramisu

Eggplant Caponata

Nero Frutti di Mare

Antipasti

A taste of Italy$24.00

Beef Carpaccio$42.00

Eggplant Caponata$19.00

Steamed Clams$32.00

Seafood Bruschetta$26.00

Seared Foie Gras$28.00

Insalate

Insalata del Bosco$23.00

Insalata Rucola$19.00

Pasta

Sea urchin “Ricci di Mare”$49.00

Bolognese “Moderna”$30.00

Sarde e Finocchietti$32.00

Pomodoro$29.00

Seafood Pescatore$42.00

Pasta Fresca

Truffle Carbonara “Tartufo Fresco”

Nero “Frutti di Mare”$42.00

Granchio$36.00

Risotto

Porcini Risotto with sautéed Foie Gras$48.00

Add shaved fresh sliced Truffles at the table side$38.00

Pesci

Salmone alla griglia$40.00

Grilled Monchong$36.00

Carne

Lamb Chop ‘Luca Pecorini’$82.00

Veal Chop alla Taormina$78.00

Pan Roasted Duck Breast$45.00

Filet di Manzo alla griglia$58.00

Grilled chicken with brown butter caper sauce$40.00

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