Arancino at The Kahala

"Arancino at the Kahala is probably one of the top picks for a special date night like a birthday or anniversary. It's located inside the Kahala hotel close to the valet parking at Lobby level. You can self park for free or Valet park for just the cost of a tip. Be sure to go early and walk around the grounds and take some pictures of the dolphins or the Orchid wall. We went for the wine pairing menu which included four wines and five courses. Service was excellent and the speed was perfect. Not rushing between courses and enough time to enjoy the wine and chit chat between courses. Be sure to let them know if it's a special occasion like a birthday and they will prepare a special dessert. Definitely recommended for that special someone on that special day."

"Overall, the food was decent but I would expect more from a fine-dining restaurant especially one that is located in a high-class resort. The uni pasta, for example, lacked seasoning and I could barely taste the freshness of the uni. The pizza was a bit too salty. Like others said, the service was very slow. My friends and I waited for a long time between dishes. It was so long that one of us had to order a cup of coffee to keep herself awake! I felt relieved when I knew the bill was here. Definitely not returning to experience the wait again!"

"Fantastic meal here—one of the best I’ve had on Oahu. The staff was great and friendly. The food was excellent. The pasta was perfect and the special occasion dessert was fun and good. We’ll have to go back again. Please make a reservation and head out there for a fantastic meal!"

"I heard about their uni pasta & knew I had to try it myself. Definitely make reservations ahead of time. It’s a beautiful restaurant and the staff are very attentive and kind. They really ensure that your experience is a great one. We bought our 2 kiddos and they enjoyed it as well. My daughter who is usually a picky eater ate all of their complimentary bread and her Alfredo pasta. Our appetizer was the calamari and it was light and crispy. Not oily at all. The uni pasta was amazing! So creamy and rich. Definitely full of flavor. Our toddler kept asking for more! My husband got the seafood pasta and the scallops were cooked perfectly. I love how the truffle sauce came through the dish. Overall, it was a lovely and delicious dinner. They do validate valet parking so no stress in finding parking."