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Casa di Amici Restaurant
Located in a quiet neighborhood above beautiful Poipu Beach, Casa di Amici Restaurant has been preparing our wonderful cuisine for over 23 years. The menu is about 20% classic Italian and the rest is international-ecclectic and very cross cultural cuisine. The use of organic greens and vegetables grown on the island help create a unique dining experience. Chef Randall Yates loves to use rissoto as a component in many dishes with influences from Spain, Thailand, China, Mexico,France,as well as Italy. Off the beaten path, the restaurant has a reputation of being " the hidden gem of Poipu". Join us for grand piano music by Ivo Monroe Miller on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve.
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82 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 82 reviews
5 stars
(30)
4 stars
(35)
3 stars
(12)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(2)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(54)
- fit for foodies(37)
- great for outdoor dining(36)
- romantic(24)
- special occasion(24)
- good for groups(12)
Casa di Amici Restaurant Reviews List
Review 1 for Casa di Amici Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
cross culture taste
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food was very good but heavily seasoned so be prepared for a very cross culture taste. The paella had a surprising curry taste so one has to adjust psychologically if one is expecting the traditional Spanish Paella taste - not bad, just different.
Also, the food was very "rich" - The red wine (Cab.) recommended by the Sommelier/Host was excellent and the pouring was extremely generous. All of the portions were VERY generous. All in all it was a pleasant evening."
Also, the food was very "rich" - The red wine (Cab.) recommended by the Sommelier/Host was excellent and the pouring was extremely generous. All of the portions were VERY generous. All in all it was a pleasant evening."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for Casa di Amici Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Timing was a little rushed, but they responded when I complained. We don't usually have dessert, but we decided on the Baked Hawaii which was outstanding."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, romantic
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Review 3 for Casa di Amici Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Firendly service staff, great food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The staff was very friendly and offered great recommendations on the menu. The food was excellent."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Casa di Amici Restaurant
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Worst service ever!!!
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had the worst service we have ever had at a restaurant!!!
The only enjoyable thing was the Piano Player..."
The only enjoyable thing was the Piano Player..."
Dined on 5/04/2013
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Review 5 for Casa di Amici Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Nice easy going Italian food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Nice easy going Italian food with international twists."
Dined on 04/18/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 6 for Casa di Amici Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Hidden gem...
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"On Saturday evening there is a piano player tinkling in the background...The food is superb. This place is a local favorite that does not need to advertise. I strongly suggest reservations."
Dined on 04/18/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 7 for Casa di Amici Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Fabulous restaurant.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This is one of our favorite restaurants when we get lucky enough to visit Kauai. It never disappoints and we are a picky group."
Dined on 03/25/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for Casa di Amici Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Located in a residential area.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Located in a residential area. Food is excellent and eclectic. Service is superb. Decent wine list but you can buy great wines at the Koloa Wine Shop and they have a deal with Casa Di Amici that they wave the corkage if you buy at the Wine shop. Great local restaurant!"
Dined on 04/11/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 9 for Casa di Amici Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Really creative things on
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Really creative things on the menu; difficult to pick just two for dinner"
Dined on 04/08/2013
2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 10 for Casa di Amici Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Well worth a visit. Our only
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Well worth a visit. Our only complaint was that got a call asking to move up our dinner reservation from 8:30 to 8:00, which was OK, thinking that they had over-booked the 8:30 time slot, but when we got there, it seemed pretty obvious that the change was motivated by the staff's desire to leave earlier. That's not a professional reason to change a reservation time.
Having said that, the dinner was fine."
Having said that, the dinner was fine."
Dined on 04/03/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 11 for Casa di Amici Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
A really cute restaurant,
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A really cute restaurant, but found the food just average - maybe we ordered the wrong thing. Three of us had the shrimp scampi, which I always assumed to be in a garlic/butter & wine sauce. Ours had green pepper, onions & about two tablespoons of capers - a little distracting to the shrimp which seemed to be place on top, & a little dry. Liguini was cooked perfectly though. May have to give the restaurant another try & order something different."
Dined on 04/02/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 12 for Casa di Amici Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This is a favorite place every
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is a favorite place every year on the island. Great food and atmosphere. Love the service."
Dined on 04/03/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 13 for Casa di Amici Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The food was good, but limited.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was good, but limited. I was expecting the usual Italian food, such as Lasagna, spaghetti, but those choices were not available, more on the exotic, garlic shrimp on fettuccine, sauteed salmon, not much on the menu that would appeal to kids, for sure. I has a spicy sausage dish with peppers that was really good and spicy, which I like spicy. The thing I found strange was the red wine was served chilled, almost ice cold. I really don't like cold red wine, and both types of reds I ordered were chilled. I asked the waiter about that and he insisted it should be slightly chilled, but this wasn't slightly, it was like right out of the refrigerator. Bizzare concept to me..."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, great for lunch
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Review 14 for Casa di Amici Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Night out at Casa Di Amici
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We were a party of four adults and three teenager girls. Everyone enjoyed their meals. My daughter and I shared a delicious organic green salad. The dressing was perfect. We then shared an eggplant dish that was good, but the dish to get that night was either the ahi tuna special or the paella. Both of those dishes looked fantastic and tasted terrific.
Make sure you know where you are going, as it is a little bit hidden off the main road."
Dined on 03/26/2013
2011
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 15 for Casa di Amici Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Our dinner was outstanding,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Our dinner was outstanding, aside from the 30 minute delay for being seated. Although we had reservations, we had to wait at the bar until seated, ostensibly because "the kitchen was backed up from a 'Spring Break' crowd." However, those with reservations should have preferential treatment, and not have to wait 30 minutes to be seated.
Now to the dinner. We tried something old (veal marsala)and something new (pork saltambucol). Both were superb, each with a fantastic unique sauce, and each included 3 very tasty small side dishes to compement the entrees. Our appetizer was local tomatoes with onions, pesto and melted mozarella, a pleasant surprise. Our desert was Bananas Foster, and was "to die for." Our complements to the chef and sta"
Dined on 03/23/2013
2012
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 16 for Casa di Amici Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Hidden Gem
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great restaurant worth visiting. Wine list had reasonable prices and great selection. Best in Kauai."
Dined on 03/24/2013
2008
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 17 for Casa di Amici Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We've been to Case di Amici
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We've been to Case di Amici several times and return due to the good food and classical atmosphere. Sadly, while every good restaurant in Poipu is expensive, we no longer consider Case di Amici among the best quality of Poipu's expensive restaurants. We'll surely return, but perhaps not soon."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2010
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 18 for Casa di Amici Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The dinner was very good and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The dinner was very good and they adapted the menu for personal preferences. However, the server had some difficulty in getting the billing correct. After three tries, the owner came over to offer his help. We finally got the correct bill, but something like this should never have happened. We have been coming to Kauai for many years, but this was our first time at this restaurant. We will return."
Dined on 03/21/2013
2008
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Review 19 for Casa di Amici Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 20 for Casa di Amici Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We had a very enjoyable experience!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We had a very enjoyable experience!"
Dined on 03/07/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 21 for Casa di Amici Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The food was good, but not
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was good, but not extraordinary. The attitude of the server, an Asian woman of about 50, was hostile. When I asked, after our meals had been served, if our bread was ready, she hissed "Wait a minute," brought the bread and never returned to our table even to bring the check. I had to go get the check 30 minutes after we had finished eating."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2013
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Review 22 for Casa di Amici Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
One of the best meals we had
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"One of the best meals we had on our 8 day Kauai vacation. Had 8 people, were well taken care of, food wonderful. Been coming here for years, and never disappointed. Much better food and value than Beach House or Roy's nearby."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2009
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Review 23 for Casa di Amici Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great find for Dinner
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great time for all 6 of us! The Veal Piccata, Duck Confit and the must have Calamari were all wonderful."
Dined on 03/12/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 24 for Casa di Amici Restaurant
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
very disappointed! my fish
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"very disappointed! my fish for example was overdone! would not return."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2008
Special Features: kid-friendly
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Review 25 for Casa di Amici Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This restaurant is a hidden
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This restaurant is a hidden treasure. They don't really advertise, and it's hard to know about it, but is well worth the effort. Their food is wonderful. I had the veal piccata. The veal was perfectly cooked and the piccata sauce was to die for! The sides were a trio of pureed vegetables with wonderful flavors - something I've never had - very unusual. My husband and I started the meal with a ahi sushimi that was perfectly done and the sauce on it was wonderful as well. The only thing that didn't impress me was their tiramisu that we had for dessert. Very average - expected more after the wonderful appetizer and entree. Excellent wine list if you are an Orin Swift afficianado. We will definitely visit again."
Dined on 03/10/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 26 for Casa di Amici Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Somewhat confused execution
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Somewhat confused execution in a curious restaurant"
Dined on 03/10/2013
2005
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Review 27 for Casa di Amici Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Best meal I had on Kauai
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I ordered the filletto and told my husband when it arrived that I may have just ordered the best meal on Kauai. Our server was the right mix of attentive and chill. We sat on the side patio by some bushes. It was a little buggy at 7 pm, but other than that, it was amazing. I highly recommend it."
Dined on 03/03/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 28 for Casa di Amici Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food was authentic and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was authentic and amazing. The menu was very well done with numerous specials.
The service, from start to finish, was exceptional."
The service, from start to finish, was exceptional."
Dined on 02/24/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 29 for Casa di Amici Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A real gem off the beaten
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"A real gem off the beaten path in Poipu."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2011
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 30 for Casa di Amici Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Very eclectic menu with something
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Very eclectic menu with something for everyone from Italian to Asian to Greek etc. It is all in the flavors. Beautiful Hawaiian fish
with different sauces, also chicken and meat. Will not break your wallet, but entrees can still be $30 for the top one. very friendly staff running around constantly as the restaurant is fabulously busy. We enjoyed our meal very much and would go back there if we lived here."
with different sauces, also chicken and meat. Will not break your wallet, but entrees can still be $30 for the top one. very friendly staff running around constantly as the restaurant is fabulously busy. We enjoyed our meal very much and would go back there if we lived here."
Dined on 02/19/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 31 for Casa di Amici Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We eat at Casa di Amici every
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We eat at Casa di Amici every year when we are in Kauai. We love the food and the service is always great. Can't wait to go back."
Dined on 02/13/2013
2012
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion
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Review 32 for Casa di Amici Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
never fails to please. Stay
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"never fails to please. Stay for the Banana's Foster"
Dined on 02/17/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 33 for Casa di Amici Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always excellent - very good
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Always excellent - very good food, excellent service in a very relaxed setting."
Dined on 02/12/2013
2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 34 for Casa di Amici Restaurant
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Bad day in paradise
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Very nice waiter ( but. see below). Did not serve bread prior to dinner, other tables received it. The eggplant in the pasta dish was overlooked and soggy, and the pork risotto had pieces of fat instead of pork mixed in, about 10 Percent of them, very little flavor for noted as " spicey " on the menu. Way overpriced for the quality. Would never go back.
Waiter seemed taken aback when we did not want alcohol or garlic bread ( extra charge )"
Dined on 02/08/2013
2008
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Review 35 for Casa di Amici Restaurant
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Was diassapointed. Well written
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Was diassapointed. Well written up in kauai guidebook. Supposed to be italian but had asian and greek so seemed confused. I agree wih other people murky fiah tank. 2 hostess 2 harried waiters loud with really long explainations and 1bartender. Formica tables. Ok wine list. Food was ok and large portions but not very italian. Just felt weird. Alittle girl came oit to hug waiters legs and i asked if he knew her and he said no but i thinl was his daughter. Bizarre. Would have been more normal and human to acknowlege and introduce her. She was only 3."
Dined on 02/08/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 36 for Casa di Amici Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great neighborhood Find
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Start your meal with the Pomodora salad and the Calamari which are excellent.
I had the Veal Piccata and the others had Duck Confit. We were all more than pleased with choices.
There can handle groups of up to 12 people easily."
I had the Veal Piccata and the others had Duck Confit. We were all more than pleased with choices.
There can handle groups of up to 12 people easily."
Dined on 02/05/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 37 for Casa di Amici Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The Chef's creations were
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The Chef's creations were exemplary, as always. We were with first time diners and they have it on their list of favorites. Of 5 meals, all were very satisfied. The staff were all friendly and helpful and the live music was romantic."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 38 for Casa di Amici Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Got unlucky by sitting next
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Got unlucky by sitting next to a group of 12 that was very loud. Conversation was difficult. Bad luck I guess. Food was great but the Bananas Foster disappointing in that not prepared table-side.
All guests in our party of four were happy with the entrées and salads."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 39 for Casa di Amici Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Kauai's Best Dining Experience...
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Consistent throughout the decades. Owners take great pride in their restaurant. Chef Randall and his wife Joanne have always provided excellent food, atmosphere and service. The food is delicious and there is no rush here to turn over a table, comparable to European dining and service. Their aim is to take great measures to give you a delightful evening dining experience. A well thought out extensive menu, sometimes hard to decide! Servers are knowledgeable, amicable and professional. On Saturday nights, the tinkling of a live pianist entertains the room. This is a must, a hidden gem. One of the best if not the best restaurants on Kauai."
Dined on 01/31/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 40 for Casa di Amici Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This may be one of those hidden
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This may be one of those hidden finds on Kauai, off the beaten track and very good. We thought this was one of our best meals in Kauai, Poipu, food was frankly better than Roys, which has become very disappointing; the service was very attentive and it was very pleasant. Its not an in, hot spot, so the crowd tends to be a little older, but that just meant it was quieter and less frenetic. We all enjoyed our meals and recommend it. And don't be misled by comments that its hard to find, there is decent signage on the road directing you where to turn, etc. We found it quite easily (but i do have a good sense of direction)."
Dined on 01/11/2013
2005
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Review 41 for Casa di Amici Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fab food and wonderful desserts.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Fab food and wonderful desserts."
Dined on 01/28/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 42 for Casa di Amici Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great food - service, not so much
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our reservation was at 7:15. Arrived on time and ordered drinks. 20 minutes later, we asked our waiter about the drinks. He said they were "coming up" 10 minutes later, he came by again and apologized that he had forgotten to put the order in. They appeared about 5 minutes later.
We ordered only main courses and also waited an inexcusable length of time for them - about 45 minutes, with no communication from the wait staff whatsoever.
All that said, both our entrees: veal piccata and paella risotto were perfectly cooked and very good."
We ordered only main courses and also waited an inexcusable length of time for them - about 45 minutes, with no communication from the wait staff whatsoever.
All that said, both our entrees: veal piccata and paella risotto were perfectly cooked and very good."
Dined on 01/29/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 43 for Casa di Amici Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Delightful dining
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very imaginative and sophisticated menu. My wife had veal picata and I had ahi - both dishes were well prepared with a nice selection of vegetables - mashed potatoes, beets with horseradish, seasoned spinach, and couscous. The tira misou was outstanding, and we had a lovely talk with the owner/chef about its preparation and the general theme of the restaurant. Would definitely come again."
Dined on 01/27/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 44 for Casa di Amici Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Out of the way local at Poipu
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Out of the way local at Poipu Beach. Excellent food and service was great. Not much of a view of teh ocean. Reasonably priced. Only regret... does not take Amex."
Dined on 01/27/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 45 for Casa di Amici Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The Shrimp "Di Amici" was
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The Shrimp "Di Amici" was not as described. The "lobster/clam broth" did not come through at all. The main flavor seemed to come from the capers, and could have used a little less tartness. The whole dish lacked focus, with ingredients that were not necessarily beneficial - the bell peppers especially. The shrimp were acceptable, but not noteworthy.
The "Baked Hawaii" was an original dessert that was attractive and enjoyable."
Dined on 01/24/2013
2009
Special Features: great for outdoor dining
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Review 46 for Casa di Amici Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Exceptional w/ minor trade offs
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Fantastic food, exceptional flavors/preparation and excellent presentation. Ambiance so-so with an extremely eclectic mix of overhead music and a view of the parking lot from our table. Soft drinks $5 a pop for refills seemed picky for such an expensive menu. Meeting the chef to discuss favors and recipes was great fun. The food was amazing and the sauces would have put Paris to shame. Meats were cooked to perfection. The chef is truly a well practiced artist that loves what he does. Go here for the food and you will not be sorry."
Dined on 01/23/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Casa di Amici Restaurant
Based on the average of (36) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
4 out of 5 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate