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Taormina Sicilian Cuisine
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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101 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Rating Breakdown 101 reviews
5 stars
(41)
4 stars
(43)
3 stars
(14)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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- fit for foodies(52)
- special occasion(43)
- notable wine list(34)
- romantic(33)
- great for outdoor dining(21)
- great for lunch(20)
Taormina Sicilian Cuisine Reviews List
Review 1 for Taormina Sicilian Cuisine
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
とてもおいしかったです。
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"ウニのパスタが絶品でした。イカスミを練り込んだパスタもウニのパスタにまけないくらい美味しくて、大満足でした。
ぜひまた訪れたいです。"
ぜひまた訪れたいです。"
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 2 for Taormina Sicilian Cuisine
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I have visited Hawaii twice or once a year,but I ate dinner the first time.
It was delicuous taste is refined.
I also was be able to support the employees spend a pleasant time well.
We would like to use again the next time."
It was delicuous taste is refined.
I also was be able to support the employees spend a pleasant time well.
We would like to use again the next time."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 3 for Taormina Sicilian Cuisine
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Best Sicilian food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"One of the most amazing restaurants on the island. Fine dining, great wine and other drinks list. If you coming for lunch they have really great choices of happy hour. You have your choices of inside and outside tables. Great for night out with friends or loved ones. Definitely coming back."
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, romantic, notable wine list, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 4 for Taormina Sicilian Cuisine
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
had a wonderful meal and the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"had a wonderful meal and the service was impeccable. Would highly recommend it!"
Dined on 04/23/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 5 for Taormina Sicilian Cuisine
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good food ,good ambiance and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Good food ,good ambiance and good locationMy most favorite restaurant in Oahu"
Dined on 04/24/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 6 for Taormina Sicilian Cuisine
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Amazing food. Service was
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Amazing food. Service was attentive but not overbearing, with great knowledge of menu and wine list.
We went here during our trip to Hawaii celebrating our anniversary. It turned out to be the best meal we had over the 16 days of our trip. Highly recommend."
Dined on 04/24/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 7 for Taormina Sicilian Cuisine
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We enjoyed Taormina always.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
"We enjoyed Taormina always. New crab pasta was nice. Uncomfortable one thing is that a kid next to our table was making noise so much, that bothered our conversation a lot. I heard similar experience from my frined at Taormina recently. I think family friendly ambiance is good, but type of customer is not noise making, so, would say it need to improve something, since the food/service is always nice."
Dined on 04/23/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 8 for Taormina Sicilian Cuisine
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food and wine. Portions
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food and wine. Portions on the smaller side, but very good! Will most definitely go back!"
Dined on 04/21/2013
2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 9 for Taormina Sicilian Cuisine
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Has never disappointed us.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Excellent food, wines, service and decor. Dined here many times before."
Dined on 04/12/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 10 for Taormina Sicilian Cuisine
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Everything from the friendly
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Everything from the friendly staff to the appetizing cuisine was 5-star."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 11 for Taormina Sicilian Cuisine
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The hostess was business-like
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The hostess was business-like and distracted. The server seemed inexperienced and wasn't familiar with the menu. English was not here first language so she wasn't very conversational. The bread and oil was a little disappointing for an Italian restaurant. Our salads and entrees were excellent. We did not have dessert. The wine list was too pricey for those of us that don't have distinguishing enough tastes to tell the difference. I recognized a 4X mark up on the wine that I was familiar with at my wine store."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 12 for Taormina Sicilian Cuisine
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Another great experience at Taormin
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We can't come to Hawaii/Waikiki without at least one meal, if not more, at Taormina. Terrific food, knowledgeable staff, great experience. The freshly made pasta is to die for, and the risotto with fois gras continues to be one of my wife's all-time favorite dishes. We can't wait to return."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 13 for Taormina Sicilian Cuisine
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Simply the Best Italian Restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I have been to Tarormina many times. I live here in Honolulu & I have found it to be about the most authentic Sicilian Italian restaurants in the state. I am a foodie and a good home chef (make my own pastas & sauces from recipes I've learned while traving in Italy). I just took a couple of friends to Taromina just the other day after I returned from another trip to Italy I made. My friends and I loved the food. The linguine con sarde is as good as any I have found at any Italian restaurant in the United States. Their fresh flavor food will not leave you with the feeling of needing a nap afterward. Truly great service, delicious food and a very comfortable restaurant. I park at Embassy Suites and walk through the passageway & validate."
Dined on 04/04/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 14 for Taormina Sicilian Cuisine
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Food was good but service
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was good but service was terrible. Very disappointed."
Dined on 03/28/2013
2011
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Review 15 for Taormina Sicilian Cuisine
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Lunch entrees came with delicious
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Lunch entrees came with delicious selection of breads, appetizers, and dessert.
Enjoyable experience!"
Dined on 03/27/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, special occasion
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Review 16 for Taormina Sicilian Cuisine
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Beyond outstanding.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I hosted a group of three other persons who were very discerning about food and dining in general, and they loved the place...food and service...and the wine!
Fresh pasta was beyond outstanding...the best we have had.
Steve, the server, was great, informational, and engaging.
Aloha, I will host others there."
Fresh pasta was beyond outstanding...the best we have had.
Steve, the server, was great, informational, and engaging.
Aloha, I will host others there."
Dined on 03/27/2013
2013
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Review 17 for Taormina Sicilian Cuisine
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service was generally slow
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Service was generally slow especially in the beginning. It took a long time for our wait person to come take our order."
Dined on 03/26/2013
2010
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Review 18 for Taormina Sicilian Cuisine
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I had the veal red sauce and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
"I had the veal red sauce and it was very good. Walked past the kitchen and there were several sauces bubbling away on the range. Yum"
Dined on 03/25/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, great for lunch
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Review 19 for Taormina Sicilian Cuisine
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent and inventive food,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent and inventive food, exceptional decor, good service and reasonable prices make this a restaurant to remember and return to again and again. My husband dined here while on vacation on Oahu and were oh so pleasantly surprised by such a wonderful dinner in busy Waikiki. All those crazy tourists waiting in long lines to eat at the chain restaurants should try the amazing local restaurants instead."
Dined on 03/14/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 20 for Taormina Sicilian Cuisine
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Vegetarians welcome ... really!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"On February 25, 2013 my wife and I returned to Taormina. The service was fantastic! Our waiter was beyond helpful. In an effort to maintain a vegetarian diet I requested a vegetarian meal. Normally I don't ask because there is such a negative response to vegetarians. The waiter surprised me by saying their chef would be happy to make me a vegetarian meal. He recommended the noodle made daily by the chef with an arrabbiata sauce it was fantastic! Thank you chef! The wine he selected was reasonably priced and complimented my meal as well and my wife. Thank you chef"
Dined on 02/25/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 21 for Taormina Sicilian Cuisine
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
This was my second visit.The
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was my second visit.The first time was much better than this one.Waiting time was so long.Mistake meny."
Dined on 03/05/2013
2008
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Review 22 for Taormina Sicilian Cuisine
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
i really enjoy this place. had
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"i really enjoy this place.
had the veal, nice piece very tasty.
steak was very tender, very good service.
kind of pricey but thats waikiki"
had the veal, nice piece very tasty.
steak was very tender, very good service.
kind of pricey but thats waikiki"
Dined on 03/04/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 23 for Taormina Sicilian Cuisine
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Friendly; unique cuisine;
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Friendly; unique cuisine; creative presentation."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 24 for Taormina Sicilian Cuisine
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The food was good, but expensive.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was good, but expensive. I felt the wine list was overprice. Service was good. Not a bad experience but not impressed"
Dined on 03/02/2013
2012
Special Features: romantic
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Review 25 for Taormina Sicilian Cuisine
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Rather hard to get a reservation
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Rather hard to get a reservation but it is worth it. They do not have a bar area so reservations are highly recommended."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 26 for Taormina Sicilian Cuisine
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
We enjoyed food. However,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We enjoyed food. However, I was very much disappointed to find "chip(18%)" included in the check.
This is the first experience for me. I do think that the gratuity is determined by the customer, not by the restaurant."
This is the first experience for me. I do think that the gratuity is determined by the customer, not by the restaurant."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2012
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 27 for Taormina Sicilian Cuisine
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A Must Try
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Tyler was our waiter & he was AWESOME. I enjoyed that we were catered to by him. The wine list was exceptional. The bottle cost were as expected. The food was prepared with perfection. The portions were also just right. The desserts were fabulous."
Dined on 02/17/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 28 for Taormina Sicilian Cuisine
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This is a great spot in the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is a great spot in the middle of Waikiki for Japanese-influenced Italian. My daughters loved the Vongole and Bolognaise pastas and my wife and I enjoyed the quad-appetizer sampler. Overall, the food was very well-prepared, not too salty or overbearing plus all prices are extremely reasonable for this part of town which is to say it ain't cheap but you get your money's worth. I could have ordered everything on the menu, wanted to come back the next night but got vetoed. Our server Elaine-very professional, knowledgable and appealing after eating the sea urchin pasta..."
Dined on 02/19/2013
2006
Special Features: notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 29 for Taormina Sicilian Cuisine
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Loved the Pasta!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We really enjoyed the eggplant & pancetta pasta, looking forward to a return visit to go through the entire pasta menu! My husband was happy to see the extensive wine selection which was reasonably priced. Grilled lamb chops were good, not stellar, but portioned well. I loved the dessert "dolce misti" - it was a perfect way to end an enjoyable meal. Our waiter was friendly, and the service was favorable."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list
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Review 30 for Taormina Sicilian Cuisine
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Tasteless Disappointment
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Taormina Sicilian Cuisine was a disappointment. The signature appetizer, a Bruschetta with seafood covered in a white sauce, was tasteless. The chilled pea soup was the only course my wife and I thought was tasteful. It was freshly prepared and one could taste the ingredients. My wife's pasta course, with scampi, was lacking in taste and bland. My ahi, well cooked properly, lacked flavor.
We skipped dessert, not wanting to be disappointed, and went for ice cream.
We would not give Taormina a second chance."
Dined on 02/18/2013
2006
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Review 31 for Taormina Sicilian Cuisine
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The fresh pasta was awesome.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The fresh pasta was awesome. Alittle pricey but for special occasion, it's perfect."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2011
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 32 for Taormina Sicilian Cuisine
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always excellent food and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Always excellent food and service"
Dined on 02/13/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 33 for Taormina Sicilian Cuisine
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Overall the food and service
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Overall the food and service was very good."
Dined on 02/12/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list
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Review 34 for Taormina Sicilian Cuisine
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
nice meal
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We were seated in the patio area, not the main restaurant even though the reservation was made some time ago. Excellent fish. The veal chop was nicely done but breaded; that should have been pointed out on the menu or by the waiter. This was our second time to this restaurant and we will go back but will insist on the main dining room when making the reservation."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2004
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Review 35 for Taormina Sicilian Cuisine
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We had a great table right
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had a great table right next to the front window, which I believe were the more spacious tables in the restaurant. I also really appreciate that they honored my request to be seated indoors as opposed to their outdoor patio seating; I knew it would be too cold/noisy for me outside.
The prefix menus were both wonderful (I ordered the $65; my bf ordered the $85); the food was prepared well by my standards. I have nothing to compare the fresh pasta Nero (squid ink pasta) to, but I was hoping for more flavor from the pasta itself.
Despite lacking reviews on Yelp, the wait staff this evening did a fine job by our table. Our glasses were refilled in a reasonable time, and we were checked in on appropriately without being intruded upon."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 36 for Taormina Sicilian Cuisine
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Superb food and excellent
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"Superb food and excellent service. Great for a special occasion as this is one of the best restaurants in Waikiki."
Dined on 02/07/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 37 for Taormina Sicilian Cuisine
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I would rather have quality
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I would rather have quality than quantity, and that's what we got.
From the antipasto to the soup to the perfectly cooked duck and filet.
We ate every bite on our plates but did not leave hungry.
Looking forward to our next visit.
Aloha"
From the antipasto to the soup to the perfectly cooked duck and filet.
We ate every bite on our plates but did not leave hungry.
Looking forward to our next visit.
Aloha"
Dined on 02/02/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 38 for Taormina Sicilian Cuisine
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Find
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"What a wonderful last mean before leaving Waikiki! We had a reservation but had not specified an outdoor table. However, our choice was accommodated and it was a delightful, breezy day. Our served, Jimmy was helpful with menu selections and attentive during the meal. The appetizer was fun, tasty and well presented. My go to dish in an Italian restaurant is one with bolognese sauce and the classic was excellent. Lunch finished with a scoop of mango gelato and a great cup of cappuccino."
Dined on 01/31/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, great for lunch
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Review 39 for Taormina Sicilian Cuisine
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We had a great time in your
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We had a great time in your restaurant.
Thank you very much."
Thank you very much."
Dined on 01/24/2013
2013
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 40 for Taormina Sicilian Cuisine
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Seafood bruschetta was amazing.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Seafood bruschetta was amazing. Overall good food but very expensive for just pasta. Lasagna was good but not memorable."
Dined on 01/20/2013
2011
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Taormina Sicilian Cuisine
Based on the average of (61) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
7 out of 7 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate