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Taormina Sicilian Cuisine

227 Lewers St, Ste 100, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815-1944
808-926-5050
Ranked #98 of 1,269 restaurants in Honolulu
4.0 of 5 stars 87 Reviews
Price range: 32 AUD - 51 AUD
Cuisines: Italian
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Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Dining style: Fine Dining
Neighbourhood: Waikiki
Cross street: Don Ho
Description: From the simple to the exotic, the showcased daily selections of Antipasti Misti (before the meal) include Palermo Style Caponata, Marinated Sweet Shrimp and Baby Octopus and Artichokes. Featured meals include Seafood Risotto, Grilled Tuna, Grilled Lamb Chops "Palermo" and Veal "Siciliana." Taormina's specialty dish is Uni Pasta (sea urchin), a delicacy enjoyed in Japan and Italy. Italian espressos compliment Dolci (dessert) selections of Vanilla Gelato with Espresso, Homemade Baked Pannacotta and Tiramisu. Inspired by authentic Sicilian recipes from the kitchens of Southern Italy's seaside town of Taormina, Chef Akira Yamamoto 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 fish, and lamb seasoned with herbs offer diners a healthy range of options.
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Princeton New Jersey
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

The restaurant is a lovely setting but we found the food very ordinary. There was very little that was special on the menu and we expected more, given the price of the meal. There was, by comparison, a little Italian place, a block away that served better cuisine at much lower prices! More

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Hartford, Connecticut
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

Our dinner party consisted of six and reservation was at 8:30 PM. There was a wait of 15 minutes but restaurant has no bar or a waiting area so we had to wait on side walk of a busy street. Once seated all was fine. Food was very good. squid appetizer is to die for. We all had fish entrees... More

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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012
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We chose this restaurant as there were good reviews on Trip Advisor - but we could only say we found the food very average and the prices very high. Wouldn't have any reason to return. More

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Honolulu, Hawaii
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Nobody offered us specials or bread, after we asked for bread we had to ask for balsamic o (olive oil and balsamic vinegar) our server did not added water from the bottle, water that was priced at $8.50. More

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Morgan Hill, California
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

If you want great service, wine and Italian cuisine when you visit Honolulu - come to Taormina. The service is 5 stars, the wine list is rich and varied and the food is superb. The restaurant gets booked up in advance so my local friends got a reservation a week ahead to make sure we weren't on a wait list.... More

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Cedar Rapids, IA
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

Loved both the food and the atmosphere. We ate outside and our waiter made our experience perfect. One suggestion, make reservations first. They don't really cater to walk-in diners. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

Check out the patio and the perfectly cooked pasta. More

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Chatsworth, CA
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

This restaurant is an outstanding choice for Italian fare in Waikiki. The service was attentive without being overbearing. The seafood bruscetta appetizer was very tasty, and the grilled chicken entree was one of the best chicken dishes that I have had anywhere. I would consider it to be upscale, and not the type of place to bring small children. More

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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012
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After days of disappointment over food and service we tried this place hours before we flew out for home. Service was fantastic, meal was beautiful and although large was not the typical stupidly American huge More

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Toronto, Canada
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52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
105 helpful votes 105 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012
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person found this review helpful

Really enjoyed our dinner here. Nice wine selection, and great food. Waiters are a little snobby, and need to loosen up a little, but despite that, we'd still go again. We didn't have a reservation, but you're probably best off calling ahead and getting one. It is a small restaurant, and likely fills up fast. More

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