Had the Greek style pasta and it was amazing! Topped off dinner with coconut crème brûlée, also delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anne Marie E.
We've been going to Kauai Pasta since 2016. Always loved the food and service. They recently moved their location and it's open and airy. We were celebrating my husband's birthday this go around and were not disappointed. Food is amazing. Service is exceptional. Our servers name was Jen and she was lovely. Overheard us talking about my husband's birthday and brought out a small treat with a candle at the end. Perfect way to end the day.
Mary Anne Wassenberg
Excellent service, many options on menu, comfortable seating.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Greek Pasta, Grilled Shrimp
John Kappelman
What a Gem! A great Italian restaurant with a classic menu of appetizers, soups, salads, lunch and dinner selections, topped off by great, award winning desserts. A very nice wine selection that complements their dishes well. All at very reasonable prices, along with first rate service. Don’t let the location on the edge of the industrial district fool you, this place’s food will stand up to any of the island’s best restaurants, and the interior is new, and very tastefully finished. If you need the beach, just go for a walk on the shore, and a nightcap, after dinner. You’ll want the exercise, and watch the sunset after a great meal. Just don’t miss this place!
I was looking for a great pasta place on the island to try seafood pasta and this place satisfied my craving. Their pesto chicken fettuccine was rich in flavor and tasted fresh. I also enjoyed their calamari. However I gave this restaurant a 1star because I was disappointed with the service. Our server only took our orders and she never came near our table again. I had to ask the receptionist for our check and another girl to at least fill our water.
Lorene P.
Great food, ambiance and service. Jenna and team were efficient and on point. Finally was able to get a seat at this new Lihue location. Tip- reservations accepted for 6 or more only. Walk-ins welcome and you'll get a table if you're lucky. So go early before the dinner rush to snag a table. Sorry but I only took a pic if the appetizers and dessert. We were so Hu fry and eager to dig in. We did get Meatballs apart, Eggplant w pasta, and Cioppino w pasta. For dessert we got the warm apple crisp w Lapperts vanilla ice cream and warm brownie w Lapperts vanilla ice cream. Stuffed and satisfied!
John R.
Food service was good, might have taken a bit longer than expected but I was hungry. Good ambiance. Food was good all around a bit pricey but you're on an island . I probably didn't need to add the meatballs but was still good. Daughter and her fried liked the Alfredo, I tried it it was good not great .
A H.
New location is bigger & nice but lunch service was not friendly & waited forever for the check. Its as if the staff forgot about us. Most bland fettucini alfredo iʻve ever tasted. I was looking for a salt shaker. Within few minutes of eating half of my dish, i had to run to the bathroom. Eek. Not sure if the cream was not fresh but sauce was separating from the start. Garlic bread was blah. At these prices (paid $70 for 2 adults at lunch) so not worth it. Bummed. Would not recommend. Go Cafe Portofino down the road with beach front view. Extra star for eggplant parm was tasty.
Danielle A.
We met friends here for dinner on a Friday night. Our table was in direct path of the AC and ceiling fan so it was rather cold. The warm goat cheese and arugula salad was delicious. My hubby and I shared the Greek style pasta. It was very tasty, but the capers, kalamata olives and feta cheese combination proved to be too salty for me. We had a friendly and efficient waiter. They do not take reservations.
My first time in their new location and it is a huge step up. Easier parking and way more dining space. The food speaks for itself. Macadamia nut pesto....do I need to explain more? An absolutely fantastic spin on classic pesto by using the gifts of the island to make this incredible sauce. I've tried adding grilled chicken and shrimp on various dishes and the meat is perfectly cooked. Coippino comes with a very addictive broth. If you get it, definitely add some angel hair pasta to compliment the seafood. Can't say enough about the quality of the food here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grilled Chicken, Cioppino
Samantha S.
This place is always very busy, so make sure that you make your reservations for an advance because they didn't do walk-ins the last time I was on island. They recently moved so don't go looking for them in the building next to 7-Eleven where they used to be located. The space seems rather large, which I would think they would be able to accommodate but unfortunately I wasn't able to get my fixed the last time we were there however, I do plan on eating there next time. Pretty much all of their dishes are my favorite, but the Alfredo with shrimp and the goat cheese salad are two of my favorites.
Eleanor S.
We had the house pasta and pesto pasta. Not as good as it once was. House pasta thin and pesto pasta too salty. I wonder if this place changed owners? Overall we were disappointed
Roxy Coller
The Pesto Grilled Chicken was a delightful experience while dining in; the Best macadamia nut pesto served with perfectly grilled, melt the mouth tender (not dry)chicken breast over a bed of linguine alfredo. Oh my, what wonderful fresh flavors exceptionally prepared LOVE!!!!Parking: The new Kauai Pasta location is convenient; 2 ample parking areas, 1st is up front on the side of entrance; 1st left if driving makai (ocean) on Rice St, second parking is located in back; opposite end of the RestaurantWheelchair accessibility: Very large open dining room is convenient for wheelchair assesability
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: White Wine Steamed Clams
Shar I.
We tried the new location for our Sewing Sister Valentine Lunch. Love that it is easier to park. The restaurant is beautiful & spacious. The always delicious food did not disappoint. The staff, especially Kehaulani made us feel at home & took such good care of us. Looking forward to returning.
Great food. Great service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Truffle Fries, Meatballs, Grilled Shrimp
Had the Greek style pasta and it was amazing! Topped off dinner with coconut crème brûlée, also delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We've been going to Kauai Pasta since 2016. Always loved the food and service. They recently moved their location and it's open and airy. We were celebrating my husband's birthday this go around and were not disappointed. Food is amazing. Service is exceptional. Our servers name was Jen and she was lovely. Overheard us talking about my husband's birthday and brought out a small treat with a candle at the end. Perfect way to end the day.
Excellent service, many options on menu, comfortable seating.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Greek Pasta, Grilled Shrimp
What a Gem! A great Italian restaurant with a classic menu of appetizers, soups, salads, lunch and dinner selections, topped off by great, award winning desserts. A very nice wine selection that complements their dishes well. All at very reasonable prices, along with first rate service. Don’t let the location on the edge of the industrial district fool you, this place’s food will stand up to any of the island’s best restaurants, and the interior is new, and very tastefully finished. If you need the beach, just go for a walk on the shore, and a nightcap, after dinner. You’ll want the exercise, and watch the sunset after a great meal. Just don’t miss this place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Coconut Creme Brulee, Greek Pasta, Chicken Pesto, Kunana Farms Warm Goat Cheese & Arugula Salad
I was looking for a great pasta place on the island to try seafood pasta and this place satisfied my craving. Their pesto chicken fettuccine was rich in flavor and tasted fresh. I also enjoyed their calamari. However I gave this restaurant a 1star because I was disappointed with the service. Our server only took our orders and she never came near our table again. I had to ask the receptionist for our check and another girl to at least fill our water.
Great food, ambiance and service. Jenna and team were efficient and on point. Finally was able to get a seat at this new Lihue location. Tip- reservations accepted for 6 or more only. Walk-ins welcome and you'll get a table if you're lucky. So go early before the dinner rush to snag a table. Sorry but I only took a pic if the appetizers and dessert. We were so Hu fry and eager to dig in. We did get Meatballs apart, Eggplant w pasta, and Cioppino w pasta. For dessert we got the warm apple crisp w Lapperts vanilla ice cream and warm brownie w Lapperts vanilla ice cream. Stuffed and satisfied!
Food service was good, might have taken a bit longer than expected but I was hungry. Good ambiance. Food was good all around a bit pricey but you're on an island . I probably didn't need to add the meatballs but was still good. Daughter and her fried liked the Alfredo, I tried it it was good not great .
New location is bigger & nice but lunch service was not friendly & waited forever for the check. Its as if the staff forgot about us. Most bland fettucini alfredo iʻve ever tasted. I was looking for a salt shaker. Within few minutes of eating half of my dish, i had to run to the bathroom. Eek. Not sure if the cream was not fresh but sauce was separating from the start. Garlic bread was blah. At these prices (paid $70 for 2 adults at lunch) so not worth it. Bummed. Would not recommend. Go Cafe Portofino down the road with beach front view. Extra star for eggplant parm was tasty.
We met friends here for dinner on a Friday night. Our table was in direct path of the AC and ceiling fan so it was rather cold. The warm goat cheese and arugula salad was delicious. My hubby and I shared the Greek style pasta. It was very tasty, but the capers, kalamata olives and feta cheese combination proved to be too salty for me. We had a friendly and efficient waiter. They do not take reservations.
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My first time in their new location and it is a huge step up. Easier parking and way more dining space. The food speaks for itself. Macadamia nut pesto....do I need to explain more? An absolutely fantastic spin on classic pesto by using the gifts of the island to make this incredible sauce. I've tried adding grilled chicken and shrimp on various dishes and the meat is perfectly cooked. Coippino comes with a very addictive broth. If you get it, definitely add some angel hair pasta to compliment the seafood. Can't say enough about the quality of the food here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grilled Chicken, Cioppino
This place is always very busy, so make sure that you make your reservations for an advance because they didn't do walk-ins the last time I was on island. They recently moved so don't go looking for them in the building next to 7-Eleven where they used to be located. The space seems rather large, which I would think they would be able to accommodate but unfortunately I wasn't able to get my fixed the last time we were there however, I do plan on eating there next time. Pretty much all of their dishes are my favorite, but the Alfredo with shrimp and the goat cheese salad are two of my favorites.
We had the house pasta and pesto pasta. Not as good as it once was. House pasta thin and pesto pasta too salty. I wonder if this place changed owners? Overall we were disappointed
The Pesto Grilled Chicken was a delightful experience while dining in; the Best macadamia nut pesto served with perfectly grilled, melt the mouth tender (not dry)chicken breast over a bed of linguine alfredo. Oh my, what wonderful fresh flavors exceptionally prepared LOVE!!!!Parking: The new Kauai Pasta location is convenient; 2 ample parking areas, 1st is up front on the side of entrance; 1st left if driving makai (ocean) on Rice St, second parking is located in back; opposite end of the RestaurantWheelchair accessibility: Very large open dining room is convenient for wheelchair assesability
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: White Wine Steamed Clams
We tried the new location for our Sewing Sister Valentine Lunch. Love that it is easier to park. The restaurant is beautiful & spacious. The always delicious food did not disappoint. The staff, especially Kehaulani made us feel at home & took such good care of us. Looking forward to returning.