Botanico Waikiki

Date night with my wife at Botanico — our first visit and a truly pleasant surprise. We were initially seated in a crowded section, but within seconds the host thoughtfully moved us to a quieter area without us even asking — great touch. The drinks were excellent, and the moussaka appetizer was absolutely delicious. For the main course, we had pasta and braised cheek, both incredibly flavorful and perfectly prepared. Dessert did not disappoint: cheesecake and tiramisu were the perfect finish. The Illy espresso tasted just like what we enjoy at home — spot on. Overall, a 10/10 experience. We’ll definitely be back. Thank you!

Surprisingly, this new Italian place met my high Italian cuisine expectations! Highly recommend for everyone incredible wife, incredible food. I had a lot of enjoyment being here. My choice was a plate of seafood. I was surprised to find mushrooms there, but would they be right in a good size? For my wife, it was Bolognese pasta, and the balance between the tomato and the pasta itself was the perfect And as appetizer, we took a beet hummus… oh local vegetables are so good

Atmosphere is solid, not too busy or loud. Aesthetic and vibey inside. Bolognese had good flavor, but the pasta was slightly undercooked. Whole wheat focaccia was bomb. Beware, even if you order something from the happy hour menu, you have to specifically ask for the happy hour menu FIRST otherwise they will charge you regular price.

They had a very good appetizer menu, friendly service and nice atmosphere. We didn’t order entrees but four of us ordered pasta each. They only had 4 pasta in the dinner menu. (They offer gluten free spaghetti) Spaghetti. Pescatore with gluten free pasta and another same one with normal pasta, Vongole E Bottarga Conchiglie were overly salty and lacked flavor. We were disappointed tbh. If we were to go back, I think we will just order just appetizers.

My first experience in December was memorable. Thanks to John. I decided to bring a group here to enjoy. My second time here even better. Phenomenal service and the food is delicious. Not one thing I have tried so far I didn't like. They validate parking for inside Waikiki Shipping Plaza. Bathroom is located on second floor with code access.