Arancino at The Kahala

There are some restaurants you enjoy once, and then there are places you keep coming back to because they become part of your life. For me, Arancino at Kahala is one of those places. I come here for special occasions, and this visit was my birthday dinner. From the moment we sat down, the atmosphere already felt calm and warm. It didn’t feel rushed or noisy, just comfortable in a way that makes you want to relax and enjoy the night. We ordered à la carte and everything we had was honestly delicious. The Chardonnay was a great value and paired really well with the food. The uni pasta was rich and creamy without being too heavy, and the squid ink pasta had deep flavor and was cooked perfectly. The owner’s favorite pizza was exactly what you want from a good Italian pizza, and dessert was a

Near the Kahala Resort valet driveway (opposite Hoku’s) is the Arancino restaurant. We were celebrating a birthday and I requested a relatively quiet table. We were seated just outside the indoor area which had a large group table seating and smaller 2 and 4-person tables nearer to the kitchen. The hostess staff were professional and cool and our server, Ken, was warm, instructive and gracious. The 5 stars are largely for him. The mai tai-liano was delicious, truly. So good! The first serving of focaccia was also amazing (fluffy, warm, moist). The lobster bisque was tasty but a little clumpy and the brioche square was chewy. I think I’m spoiled from lobster bisque (Magnolias) I tried in Charleston. Anyway, I don’t think you can go wrong with the pasta dishes here (おすすめ、courtesy of Ken). Th

My husband and I dined here last night and had the best time. Our waiter, Leo, was fantastic!! He really guided us on ordering and making sure we got the best dishes. The carbonara (add truffle) was out of this world, and the pizza we shared was delicious. We are already looking forward to our next visit!

Dined there last night- our family reserved a table for 4- To be candid and honest, my husband and I do not dine out much since Covid- so many changes to the hospitality industry after- my background is in Hospitality as well. Drove from the North Shore to meet family staying at Kahala Resort. We were so impressed with the staff and the welcoming atmosphere As for Arancino, we were simply blown away. Everyone we interacted with, from our server Kristen- who literally created an idyllic adventure of planning our meal extravaganza, to manager Christian, welcoming us with warmth and authenticity- the laughter and gaiety was shared by all The food was sublime- no competition for the fine dining experience- from the delicate cake focaccia to the lambchops, tagliatelle asparagi and so many othe

Amazing experience. We went twice during our anniversary stay and loved it both times. Pizza was great, pasta was fresh, sauces were delicious and portions were fair and aligned with quality and cost. Buster was our server during the first visit and he was beyond exceptional. Very attentive, good attitude and wonderful customer service. It was busier during our second visit and service was not to that level. It took longer to get our wine tasting out. They did a great job making the Tiramisu table side - beautiful, elegant and flavorful! Make sure to save room for dessert!