Il Lupino Reviews List

Dined on 5/12/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Went to Il Lupino for Mothers Day Brunch. Good Eggs Benedict. Only issue was seating. The reastaurant was nearly empty at 1015 AM, yet despite my Open Table reservation, we were seated int the back right next to the kitchen. When I asked the hostest if we could move to a table away from the Kitchen, she said she'd have to check and see what was available (?). There was only one other party in the restaurant and about 20 empty tables!!! We were seated at a nicer table up front - end of issue."

Dined on 5/12/2013

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, great for brunch

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Review 2 for Il Lupino

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Ok food great service

Dined on 5/11/2013

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"The gnocchi is to die for- light and fluffy and the truffle sauce is yummy. The caprese was different- the balsamic comes in the form of little balls which provide a burst of flavor. The pizza is more like a flatbread and the type of mushrooms they had on it was kind of strange. The service was impeccable and the staff were really great with the kids. We ate at 5:30 pm and were practically the only ones dining for the most part we were there."

Dined on 5/11/2013

Special Features: special occasion

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Review 3 for Il Lupino

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Come for wine, not food

Dined on 5/12/2013

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Cons: Awkward service, food overpriced and uninspired. Pros: nice outdoor seating; wine was good. Definitely not for those looking for a memorable meal. Foodies would be extremely disappointed by what you get for the price"

Dined on 5/12/2013

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Review 4 for Il Lupino

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great place

Dined on 5/12/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Service is great and the food is awesome!"

Dined on 5/12/2013

Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch

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Review 5 for Il Lupino

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Love, Love, Love the food!

Dined on 4/13/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Terrific Pasta & great service and ambiance. Grab a table on the patio, if you can."

Dined on 4/13/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem

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Review 6 for Il Lupino

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Fits a need in Waikiki

Dined on 4/20/2013

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"This restaurant is reasonably priced and walkable from many hotels in the Waikiki Beach area. The service is always good and making a reservation through Open Table increases your likelihood of getting an outdoor table."

Dined on 4/20/2013

Special Features: great for outdoor dining

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Review 7 for Il Lupino

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Never had a more professional

Dined on 04/26/2013

2004

Dined on 04/26/2013

2004

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Never had a more professional and charming waiter than Patrck. Awesome service, thank you."

Dined on 04/26/2013

2004

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Review 8 for Il Lupino

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Italian in Hawaii ? YES !

Dined on 04/20/2013

Dined on 04/20/2013

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"OK, so you're in Waikiki and thinking, "Italian in Hawaii, would we want to eat Italian food in the tropics?" Our answer in this case is YES! The setting with a view of the Royal Hawaiian gardens if very nice, we ate al fresco and it was perfect. The food was REALLY delicious; there were five of us foodies and we all liked our dinners. A criticism, if you could call it that, is the Chessecake Factory-sized helpings. In our case both the appetizer and entre could have been split between two people."

Dined on 04/20/2013

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem

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Review 9 for Il Lupino

Overall rating

(Poor) 1 / 5

This was our third visit to

Dined on 04/06/2013

2007

Dined on 04/06/2013

2007

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"This was our third visit to Il Lupino and we're VERY disappointed with the experience. The bottle of red wine was a little warm so we asked for a wine bucket -- which our waiter forgot to bring. 40 minutes after arriving, we had olive oil and vinegar in our bread plate, but no bread. My husband finally asked for the manager, who explained that they were waiting for bread to finish baking. She also went to check to see if she could expedite our food order. The arugala salad was then served almost immediately. The poached pears and candied nuts were delicious but the dressing was extremely salty. Entrees were good and we skipped dessert as we were late for a show. To top off the evening, we had to ask for a corrected bill. Thumbs down."

Dined on 04/06/2013

2007

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Review 10 for Il Lupino

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Third time at this restaurant

Dined on 04/05/2013

2009

Dined on 04/05/2013

2009

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Third time at this restaurant and it never dissapoints."

Dined on 04/05/2013

2009

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem

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Review 11 for Il Lupino

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Good brunch find

Dined on 03/31/2013

2012

Dined on 03/31/2013

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Went for brunch on Easter Sunday - sat outside and had a wonderful meal with excellent, attentive and personable service."

Dined on 03/31/2013

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining

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Review 12 for Il Lupino

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

One of our favorite places

Dined on 03/18/2013

2010

Dined on 03/18/2013

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"One of our favorite places to eat when we come to Oahu. We have never had a bad meal and the service is always good!"

Dined on 03/18/2013

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

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Review 13 for Il Lupino

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"The food is always fabulous here! We love going every time we are in town."

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Review 14 for Il Lupino

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

My second time there was definitely

Dined on 03/15/2013

Dined on 03/15/2013

2011

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"My second time there was definitely better than the first time."

Dined on 03/15/2013

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, special occasion

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Review 15 for Il Lupino

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

we've dined at Il Lupino a

Dined on 03/10/2013

2002

Dined on 03/10/2013

2002

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"we've dined at Il Lupino a few times and really enjoy the option of a light meal on the island. their arugula is out of this world - so this salad, some bread and a glass of red wine and voila! you've got a nice meal. their desserts are fantastic too."

Dined on 03/10/2013

2002

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly

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Review 16 for Il Lupino

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

We enjoyed our dinner there

Dined on 03/11/2013

2010

Dined on 03/11/2013

2010

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We enjoyed our dinner there but were disappointed that we couldn't order
the Happy Hour specials from our table. The last time we were there in 2012 we had a
great time with the delicious Happy Hour or "Pau Hana" as we say in Hawaiian, specials.
Chef Sakada passed away and I guess things have changed. The ambiance though is
still very wonderful."

Dined on 03/11/2013

2010

Special Features: great for outdoor dining

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Review 17 for Il Lupino

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Garden view great food

Dined on 02/27/2013

Dined on 02/27/2013

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"My wife and I had dinner here February 27th 2013. The waiter recommended the Gnocchi saying the are little pockets of amazingness and he was right. We had a fantastic Italian wine to go with dinner that wasn't too pricey."

Dined on 02/27/2013

2011

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view

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Review 18 for Il Lupino

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

a real gem in the middle of

Dined on 02/26/2013

Dined on 02/26/2013

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"a real gem in the middle of it all. ps get the meatball app"

Dined on 02/26/2013

2011

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, hot spot

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Review 19 for Il Lupino

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ask for an outdoor table for

Dined on 02/17/2013

2008

Dined on 02/17/2013

2008

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Ask for an outdoor table for a special evening. Reservations are recommended as walk ins can expect a long wait."

Dined on 02/17/2013

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, scenic view, hot spot

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Review 20 for Il Lupino

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great service and attention.

Dined on 02/22/2013

2009

Dined on 02/22/2013

2009

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Great service and attention. A very busy dinning experience but we never felt ignored! Highly recommended."

Dined on 02/22/2013

2009

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, hot spot

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Review 21 for Il Lupino

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

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Dined on 02/14/2013

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"our server gave a great recommendation on dinner choices and he was right. It was so yummy. The only thing was as the night went on, we saw our server less and less. We had to keep asking the busboy for bread and the check."

Dined on 02/14/2013

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

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Review 22 for Il Lupino

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Be prepared to be there a

Dined on 02/14/2013

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Be prepared to be there a loooong time. From when we were first seated until we left took 2 hours. It was fine as we had a few courses and were just enjoying each other's company, however, if you had somewhere to be following your dinner you may end up very late."

Dined on 02/14/2013

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion

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Review 23 for Il Lupino

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Beautiful Location, Amazing Gnocchi

Dined on 02/14/2013

2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The outdoor portion of the restaurant is beautiful at night. I have actually never sat inside. I've looked in and it looks nice. The bartenders are friendly and if you get the right one (Jeb) he is very knowledgeable on their food, alcohol, and wine pairings.

The food is hit and miss. The gnocchi here is outstanding (perhaps revelatory). So far it is the best I've had and I have had a lot. It is the main reason I go. A lot of people love the huge meatball, I think it is okay. They have a great salumeria plate 3 meats, 3 cheeses for $25. They pair it with nice jam and mustard. They also have fresh loaves of bread.

Overall, it is worth the money. Even the food that is not their best effort is okay. That which they do well, is amazing."

Dined on 02/14/2013

2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view

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Review 24 for Il Lupino

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Wonderful oasis of calm in

Dined on 02/18/2013

Dined on 02/18/2013

2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Wonderful oasis of calm in Waikiki. Delicious food. Sit out on the terrace and enjoy the green space behind the Royal Hawaiian .Super service."

Dined on 02/18/2013

2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic

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Review 25 for Il Lupino

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Overpriced for the small portions.

Dined on 02/14/2013

2013

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Overpriced for the small portions. My husbands calamari was like rubber. It was valentines day so I understand they were busy but it look us 30 min to order and we had reservations."

Dined on 02/14/2013

2013

Special Features: notable wine list, romantic

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Review 26 for Il Lupino

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Waikiki gem

Dined on 02/13/2013

Dined on 02/13/2013

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We sat out on their patio, had excellent service and excellent dinner. Will definitely return on our next trip to Waikiki Beach!"

Dined on 02/13/2013

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion, scenic view

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Review 27 for Il Lupino

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

This is a very good restaurant

Dined on 02/18/2013

Dined on 02/18/2013

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"This is a very good restaurant that would be even better but for all the noise. the food and service is very good."

Dined on 02/18/2013

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list

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Review 28 for Il Lupino

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great Italian cuisine at least

Dined on 02/12/2013

Dined on 02/12/2013

2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Great Italian cuisine at least as good as an italian nonna and that is saying something. Pastas were excellent as were the desserts and the service. In comparison to other restaurants in Honolulu we thought it was a little pricy but at least the food was first class."

Dined on 02/12/2013

2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, special occasion

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Review 29 for Il Lupino

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Still miss the green lawn