Taormina Sicilian Cuisine

4.6

2482 Reviews

$31 to $50

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 5, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 37 times today

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Takeout

(808) 926-5050

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
Italian, Sicilian
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 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 96814
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

Nero Frutti di Mare
Squid ink linguine with shrimp, clams, crab meat, sundried tomatoes, lightly spiced garlic
Granchio
Fresh fettucine with a lightly spiced tomato cream sauce with crab meat, topped with snow crab claw
Mentaiko
Spaghetti with cod roe, mixed mushrooms and shiso topping with Japanese seaweed
Truffle Carbonara
(+$15); Fresh fettuccine with mixed mushrooms, pancetta, finished with a poached egg and shaved seasonal truffles

Main

Filet di Manzo
USDA prime filet mignon with assorted grilled vegetables with balsamic reduction (seared foie gras +$8)

Dolci

Homemade Tiramisu

Lunch Menu

Insalate

Amuse Soup and Today's Salad$8.50
Combination of a shot of chilled seasonal soup and chef's salad
Bosco Salad$14.00
Mixed green salad with pear compote, beets, cherry tomatoes, prosciutto, feta and garlic dressing

Entree

Signature "Ricci di Mare"$39.00
Spaghetti, fresh sea urchin, garlic
Grilled Hawaiian Catch$26.00
Fresh catch of the day, vegetables, oregano sauce
Chicken alla Griglia$24.00
Breast and thigh with lemon butter, garlic and capers, served with grilled vegetables
Prime Filet Mignon*$39.00
USDA Prime tenderloin, grilled vegetables with balsamic reduction
Granchio$18.00
Fettuccine, crab meat, lightly spiced, tomato cream
Siciliana$17.00
Spaghetti, homemade beef ragu sauce, lightly spiced, spinach, garlic
Tartufo Fresco Seasonal*
Fettuccine Carbonara, mixed mushrooms, pancetta, poached egg (table side truffle service)
- Market Price

Japanese Pasta Selection

Inspired by Italian cuisine

Mentaiko$19.00
Spaghetti with cod roe, mixed mushrooms and shiso topping with Japanese seaweed

Antipasti

A Taste of Italy$22.00
Napoli semi-dry tomato, Puglia Burrata and Prosciutto di San Daniele with arugula and EVOO
Beef Carpaccio$34.00
Thinly sliced beef tenderloin with parmesan, arugula, EVOO and our house-made caper vinaigrette; available in full size/half size
Eggplant Caponata$17.00
A Sicilian classic. Chilled eggplant, capers, olives, vegetables with tomato and red wine vinaigrette
Seppia alla Siciliana$21.00
Grilled Spanish squid with a light herb dressing, arugula, roasted tomatoes
Steamed Clams$29.00
Fresh clams tossed in garlic, white wine, basil, butter and olive oil
Seafood Bruschetta$25.00
Mascarpone cream bruschetta served with sautéed shrimp, scallops, sundried tomato and spinach

Insalate

Insalata del Bosco$19.00
Arcadian Harvest greens, cherry tomatoes, pear compote, beets, prosciutto, feta cheese and walnuts with a garlic dressing
Insalata Rucola$18.00
Arugula, cherry tomatoes, goat cheese, blood orange slices, walnuts with a blood orange vinaigrette dressing

Pastas

Sea Urchin "Ricci di Mare"$42.00
Spaghetti sautéed with fresh sea urchin, light salt and garlic
Bolognese "Moderna"$28.00
Spaghetti sautéed in Chef Hiro's modern style meat sauce with a hint of balsamic vinegar
Sarde e Finochetti$29.00
Spaghettini with sautéed sardine, fennel. anchovy, olive, caper, tomato paste and bread crumbs
Pomodoro$26.00
Spaghetti tossed with EVOO, fresh tomato sauce and basil
Seafood Pescatore$35.00
Spaghetti sautéed with clams, shrimps, scallops and squid in a spicy tomato sauce

Pastas Fresca

Truffle Carbonara "Tartufo Fresco"
Fresh fettuccine with mixed mushrooms, pancetta, finished with a poached egg and shaved seasonal truffles
- MP
Nero "Frutti di Mare"$36.00
Squid ink linguine with shrimp, clams, scallops, crab meat, sundried tomatoes, lightly spiced garlic, EVOO
Granchio$29.00
Fresh fettucine with a lightly spiced tomato cream sauce with crab meat, topped with snow crab claw

Risotto

Porcini Risotto with Sautéed Foie Gràs$43.00
Risotto with porcini, mixed mushrooms and parmesan cheese with sautéed foie gràs and balsamic reduction

Pesci

Salmone alla Griglia$35.00
Grilled King Salmon topped with a prosciutto and anchovy cream sauce served with grilled vegetables
Grilled Monchong
Grilled local catch with lightly seasoned grilled vegetables finished with an oregano dressing
- MP

Carni

Lamb Chop 'Luca Pecorini'$74.00
Grilled Colorado lamb chops seasoned with mixed herbs and spices served with grilled vegetables
Veal Chop alla Taormina$62.00
Breaded veal chop with melted mozzarella cheese on a bed of sautéed tomato sauce and arugula
Pan Roasted Duck Breast$42.00
Thinly sliced duck breast with a blackberry blood orange glaze, fennel salad and garlic sautéed mushrooms
Filet di Manzo alla Griglia$55.00
Grilled USDA Prime beef tenderloin with a balsamic reduction served with grilled vegetables
Grilled Chicken with Brown Butter Caper Sauce$35.00
Chicken breast and thigh with lemon butter, garlic and capers served with grilled vegetables

What 2,482 people are saying

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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Whitsiepoo
Hawaii
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience3
I love this place! Food and service excellent! Too many screaming children and loud adults.
ES
EmilyS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food, great service, gluten free options.
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Leader
New Orleans
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Stumbled upon this restaurant and loved it! It’s expensive, so was aware of what I was getting into, Hence the 3 stars for value, but that didn’t bother me. Loved it!!!!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food, staff, ambiance. Highly recommend if you like true fine dining
AS
AndrewS
Hawaii
31 reviews
vip
4.0
31 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience3
Good food and service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Although it was close to closing time, the staff let us order everything we wanted and ensured that the service was attentive at all times. The carpaccio and caponata were excellent - and the Sicilian wine selection was a very nice addition.
LJ
LJSMileR
Hawaii
71 reviews
vip
5.0
71 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Very good service and presentation. Great tasting food. Great for outdoor dining.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall3food3service5ambience4
Truffle carbonara too thick and heavy on sauce and noodles overcooked, service was great
E
Enjoyfood
San Francisco
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 27, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Lovely service…and genuinely nice and interested. It is a beautiful restaurant especially upstairs. Loves the salad though there was almost no feta cheese. It was dressed perfectly. The risotto was excellent too. My husband enjoyed the bolognese though nothing special for the cost. The issue was the pomodoro. The pasta was cooked perfectly and it had a nice flavor though too much garlic for my taste and not listed in the ingredient. There was way too much olive oil and the pasta was swimming in it. The tiramisu was excellent too. .
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OpenTable Diner
Nashville
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service, food, and atmosphere was above and beyond. All the servers were very attentive and helpful when we asked questions. We would definitely return.
CK
ConstanceK
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 27, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
For the sophisticated palate; not your Sicilian peasant fare. Prices are really high or have I been too sheltered from restaurant inflation due to COVID?
DW
DebraWeinberg
Hawaii
12 reviews
vip
3.0
12 reviews
Dined on June 27, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience2
Baci's is better. Food was "OK".
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
I Enjoyed pasta and fillet steak for dinner, carbonara was really good taste and fillet as well. And mood was great for dinner!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on June 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Celebrated moms birthday lunch here. Great food❤️
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Alan
Tampa
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on June 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We enjoyed the entire experience. The food was superb and our server, Gabe, went above and beyond. This is definitely a new favorite!
OS
OldSaintRick
Toronto
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 21, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience4
Gabriel is a star. The carbonara looked so good in every picture and I was looking forward to it for weeks, but it was very underwhelming—truffles, unfortunately, didn’t save it. It didn’t stay creamy; the sauced seized up and congealed. Apps were delightful, but another tomato or two would have helped made the caprese more enjoyable. The wife loved the carpaccio. Also, for someone with italian heritage, I’ve never had focaccia that soft. So good.
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valg
Los Angeles
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 20, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Service was very good. Not too bust at 1:30 on a Monday. Set menu was delish good amount of food and they cooked the foie gras perfectly. I would go back again. Plus they give 15% to locals.
MS
MichaelS
Orlando
17 reviews
vip
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on June 20, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Service was excellent. I had the veal, it was overpriced and way too much for one person to eat. Will try again.
RM
RMSChicago
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
50yrs anniversary
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfection
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realtorob
Atlantic City
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best experiences we've had in a long time. Services was the best and the food was amazing.
RL
RobertL
Hawaii
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 16, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
I thoroughly enjoyed my experience. I went with the 4 course meal. I've paid a lot more at other restaurants for similar quality food. Everything taste good and tasted fresh. I would definitely go there again.
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Moomoocow
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 15, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience3
Good food and service. I preferred set menu (Maki special), it used to be drink included but no longer. And price went up. No drink included but the set menu price increased.
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Ruthie
Hawaii
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 15, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious, but way overpriced. I got spaghetti (which came with nothing else) for $26, and it was such a small portion I was still hungry when done. My husband and son were both hungry after eating their meals, as well.
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bahonolulu
Hawaii
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was great and service excellent. Great venue in Waikiki.
JD
JennipherD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious Italian food, as good as I have had anywhere in the world. Perfectly cooked fresh ingredients and well presented with generous serving sizes but not over the top. The servers were friendly and helpful but not intrusive.
JC
JenC
Hawaii
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely delicious dinner. The whole family enjoyed everything.
DE
DeniseE
Seattle
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on June 13, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Service was excellent. We sat out on the patio so there was some street noise but not too bad. Good foo & nice selection.
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OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food great staff
EZ
EugeneZ
Hawaii
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
We had a reservation , the table was set in advance and we were seated promptly, food was very good, my wife and I had Pasta Seafood Pecsatore for the main course, it was pretty good, so were the appetizers, waiters were courteous and accommodating, the only wish we had that restaurant would enforce dress code, seeing people in flip~flops was appalling. But overall the place stands out and we would definitely recommend Taormina.
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OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall3food4service4ambience1
Food and service were great as always. We were seated outside, which would be great if there wasn’t a neighboring business that has a very strong maple syrup smell that is overpowering. On next visit will request not to be seated outside as the smell was off putting and made for an unpleasant dinning experience. Taoromina is great but they should speak to their neighboring business about the smell issue.
GK
GalleryKnows
Hawaii
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Gabe was my server that day. He was proficient and extraordinary with service. I was able to enjoy the 4 course Pre-fix Lunch menu in under and Hour! THANK YOU.. I highly recomend this place
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
really good food and drinks!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
70th birthday
MM
MacM
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My wife and I live on the Big Island. Whenever we travel over to Oahu we always make reservations at Taormina. Service, food, atmosphere & location are excellent.
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Lauren
Hawaii
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service from Gabe and delicious food. Seafood pasta is my face
MU
MelanieU
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 6, 2022
overall2food1service2ambience1
It was ok service was kind of slow and they forgot we were celebrating something even though they called to confirm beforehand. It was good that they were able to sit us there early (party of 5) also my mom’s food came out cold and bland. They did good by taking it off the bill so my recommendation is try at you own risk maybe it will be better. Also upstairs dinning was unusually hot as well.
LM
LisaM
New York Area
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on June 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing service and even better food and drinks. Will definitely recommend!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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 4.6 stars by 2482 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 5, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 37 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(808) 926-5050

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Google Map for Taormina Sicilian Cuisine

227 Lewers St. Honolulu, HI 96814

Additional information

Cross street
Don Ho
Neighborhood
Waikiki
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
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

Takeout

Other options

Additional information

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Truffle Carbonara

Homemade Tiramisu

Seafood Bruschetta

Prix - Fixe: 4-Course Tasting menu

First Course

Chef's Carpaccio

Second Course

Nero Frutti di Mare

Granchio

Mentaiko

Truffle Carbonara

Main

Filet di Manzo

Dolci

Homemade Tiramisu

Lunch Menu

Insalate

Amuse Soup and Today's Salad$8.50

Bosco Salad$14.00

Entree

Signature "Ricci di Mare"$39.00

Grilled Hawaiian Catch$26.00

Chicken alla Griglia$24.00

Prime Filet Mignon*$39.00

Granchio$18.00

Siciliana$17.00

Tartufo Fresco Seasonal*

Japanese Pasta Selection

Mentaiko$19.00

Antipasti

A Taste of Italy$22.00

Beef Carpaccio$34.00

Eggplant Caponata$17.00

Seppia alla Siciliana$21.00

Steamed Clams$29.00

Seafood Bruschetta$25.00

Insalate

Insalata del Bosco$19.00

Insalata Rucola$18.00

Pastas

Sea Urchin "Ricci di Mare"$42.00

Bolognese "Moderna"$28.00

Sarde e Finochetti$29.00

Pomodoro$26.00

Seafood Pescatore$35.00

Pastas Fresca

Truffle Carbonara "Tartufo Fresco"

Nero "Frutti di Mare"$36.00

Granchio$29.00

Risotto

Porcini Risotto with Sautéed Foie Gràs$43.00

Pesci

Salmone alla Griglia$35.00

Grilled Monchong

Carni

Lamb Chop 'Luca Pecorini'$74.00

Veal Chop alla Taormina$62.00

Pan Roasted Duck Breast$42.00

Filet di Manzo alla Griglia$55.00

Grilled Chicken with Brown Butter Caper Sauce$35.00

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