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Rigo Spanish Italian restaurant

Restaurant Italian restaurant Spanish restaurant

One of the Top rated Italian restaurants in East Honolulu


Address

885 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816, United States

Website

rigohawaii.com

Contact

+1 808-735-9760

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (602 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Saturday: 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, 4:30 to 10 pm
  • Sunday: 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, 4:30 to 10 pm
  • Monday: 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, 4:30 to 10 pm
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, 4:30 to 10 pm
  • Thursday: 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, 4:30 to 10 pm
  • Friday: 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, 4:30 to 10 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: service (11) restaurant (9) delicious (9) pasta (9) great (8) wine (7) tapas (6) plates (6) dish (6) dessert (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Ashley S. 2 years ago on Google
    Super happy with our experience here. Easily the best priced wine list in Honolulu/Waikiki. Have a little, or a lot. The mains definitely looked like family style portions, and a couple can get away with 6-10 tapas plates. There is a lot of variety! I do think that the papaya crostini is one of my favorites, and the ‘tacos’ are a must try!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Winston C. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing tapas and pizza. My favorite tapas restaurant on Oahu. Excellent quality and excellent value. This is a chain from Japan. They have excellent wine deals here. But what really stand out here is the tapas. Pasta is good too but I would recommend tapas if given a choice, as it’s exceptional. I love the waiters and waitresses here. They always provide excellent service here with a smile and they are quick! Valet parking onsite or …discreetly at Safeway across the street :)
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Katherine M. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent food, impressive interior and nice service! This Spanish restaurant is a real find! All our dishes was flavorful and delicious. We started with Ajillo and Garlic Parmesan Bread. The bread was crispy, fragrant and tasty. Red King Crab & Jumbo Shrimp Paella was delicious, a lot of seafood and crab meat. Desserts were very-very tasty. Try definitely Chocolate Cassata it is so chocolate, nice texture, and caramel nuts tastes well with it. And Panna Cotta was very very delicate, creamy and moderately sweet, the berries add a pleasant acidity to it.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lindsey I. 1 year ago on Google
    Surprisingly wonderful blend of Japanese+Spanish+Italian culture, cuisine & fare There is a small parking lot on the ocean side of the restaurant where you can enter from Mokihana Street And exit onto Kapahulu The service here has consistently been 5 star incredible from before the pandemic, during the pandemic, and now as things slowly open back up🙏💫 The design of the restaurant seating allows for bar seating, lounge seating, table seating and booth seating depending on the experience you want. Every dish I've tried here has been very thoughtfully designed - flavor and presentation I would highly recommend trying as many dishes as possible and using share plates . The Crostini & Caprese appetizers are delightful. The pizza here is light, delicious and the wood fired dough/crust is perfect. I would highly recommend the Margherita & Prosciutto Pizzas and the Bolognese pasta. Love, love this place !
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Erica K. 5 months ago on Google
    Went out to dinner here in a group of 8 last night. We ordered apps, entrees and mocktails. 2 of us at the table ordered King crab paella. All service & food were great until entrees were delivered. Both of our paellas were burnt and seafood was dry. At $52, something needed to be said. I couldn't even scrap most of the rice from the bottom of the cast iron skillet and I chose to bring it to their attention. I have had many paella dishes from around the world and this didn't cut it. They were receptive to the feedback. They offered to take it away and take it off my bill, which I did. They stated that I could order something else but it would take a while for pasta or another paella. I chose not to order anything else bc I didn't want anything else and didn't want to inconvenience anyone in my party by waiting for me to get my replacement meal. At this time, half of the party had already finished their meals. The whole point of dining out in a group is to eat with your group. 15 mins later, she offered to get dessert menus for the table. It took about another 15 mins to receive them. (The dessert was ok, creme brulee.) At this point, I was starving, annoyed at the lack of service and wanting to leave to get actual food. I doubt I will return as it simply isn't worth it. $60 dollars later, I left hungry and feeling they didn't offer anything for the inconvenience.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Freddy V. 2 years ago on Google
    Very delicious food and reasonable prices compared to other Italian restaurants. BEST Calamari I've ever had was at this restaurant. Will go back again because of the food and friendly staff.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Arthur J. 1 year ago on Google
    Far exceeded already high expectations. The wait staff is kind and courteous and made sure we had a good experience. The tapas were incredible and the fresh spaghetti noodles were perfect. You gotta try their Italian cake dessert thing, I’ve never had anything like it. It was incredible. If I lived here I’d go back often. The caponata was wayyy better than expected, my favorite thing that we had. The flavors were so complex, fresh, rich, and savory. The melanzane was fantastic, we scraped the dish clean with our garlic bread, which my wife said was the best garlic bread she’d ever had. The carbonara was very good. As stated earlier, the chocolate cassata is to die for, you must get it if you come. In addition, we had some dietary needs that they gladly accommodated and even made suggestions for. 10/10 staff and food and vibe and everything. If you’re reading this, just go eat there, you will thank me.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Robert 2 years ago on Google
    My first two visits prior to the pandemic were average. The drink specials were minute wine pours, the smallest I've had for a meal. Since then, the pours have gotten better. The refrigerated items, like the fish, were off flavored and the fried chicken was oversalted and overcooked. Stick to the pasta, clams, and the risotto which are very good. The fresh baked breads and pizzas are also great choices.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Herman M. 1 year ago on Google
    9 of us came here for a friend's bday. Ordered a bunch of food and everything was delicious. Atmosphere of the room is very relaxing, service and food were great. The pasta were cooked very well, and it was tough to really pick out a favorite dish. Everything we ordered I would order again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 VALERIE M. 1 year ago on Google
    A hidden haven on Kapahulu. No view. Limited parking. Small portions but delightful all around. Rich flavors, nice wine selection, and clean, comfy, and cozy ambiance. Paella regardless of which one you choose is so tasty and good for one hungry person. Paella negra lured me to this place. It did not disappoint. The banana cheesecake with the almond crisp is unmatched! You can’t find this anywhere. So have it for dessert. Thank you Jakob for your remarkable service! I’ll be dreaming of my next visit while back on the mainland. My new fave restaurant on Oahu.💕
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Serena K. 1 year ago on Google
    Rigo is a fantastic respite, if you are looking for a break from Hawaiian food while visiting Waikiki. Everything we ordered was delicious. I recommend coming with a large group so you can sample more from the menu. My personal favorites were the Paella Negra and Vongole. We stuck to mostly appetizers and didn't try any of the main dish meats. They had a great $30 wine menu. And overall prices are very reasonable!

  • 5/5 William M. 1 year ago on Google
    Great atmosphere we sat at the bar because we didn’t have reservations but the bartender was great. Had a few drinks and we shared the plates. Not huge portions but leaves enough room for dessert. Both the pasta and the pizza tasted great. It’s made from scratch there so that’s a plus.

  • 2/5 Spring N. 1 year ago on Google
    I have birthday dinner here but they didn't give me any birthday cake and service is okay... The portion is small. I love the Paella Negra (squid ink) so much. Ortolana pizza was too thin and very soft and the ingredients on the pizza fell off easily, it was hard to eat. It needs more crispy or little more thicker. The pasta noodles are very fresh. The mocktail Lemonade was okay. Mostly in the glass was ice cubes and that was only one sip, disappointed.

  • 5/5 Kate S. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely LOVED this place. The chicken Alfredo was amazing & the service was spectacular!

  • 5/5 Richard A. 2 years ago on Google
    Best creamy chicken porcini mushie Alfredo I’ve ever had so far, indeed a spectacle of flavors & craftsmanship from the chefs, bless them!🙏🏼 they make magic with food which you will remember for the rest of your beautiful lives.🌈 life’s simple, eat amazing and life will always be amazing!😇😋 Get the banana cheesecake with rum chocolate-Caramel🍰 I usually tend not to like cheesecake cause it’s always way too sweet & overwhelming but this one is just sweet enough with a fresh creamy goodness inside😋 Also don’t get the SMALL Caesar salad, get the LARGE!😂😋🥗 I made the mistake of getting the small and my goodness was I blown away by its complex rich flavors mixed perfectly with just the right amount of all ingredients all perfectly balanced that I fell in love! So get the large Rigo Caesar salad asap!😂😋🥗 Blessings 🌈

  • 4/5 Edith H. 3 months ago on Google New
    All is perfect🤩 The only thing that needs to be improved is the grilled pork chop 🐷 Loved their creative ingredient mix and match that brought the customers with a new advantage of taste. Pappya - one of Hawaii's signatures, is a cherry top of several appetizers and salads, brings out the taste of the food with more layers of aroma and savory. Many tempting cocktails I wanted to try them all 🍹🍸🍷 Every time I fly back to Honolulu, I definitely will go, but it's so hard to make a reservation.

  • 5/5 Ariana S. 3 months ago on Google New
    This restaurant is my top pick for pasta! We started with fantastic oysters and tacos, and while the soup of the day was just okay, the drinks were excellent overall. We tried the drink of the day, a mint concoction that didn't meet our taste, but the waitress swiftly replaced it with another choice. Despite my usual go-to pasta being overly salty this time, it's still a dish I enjoy here.

  • 5/5 Margo P. 4 months ago on Google
    Stopped in for dinner and sat at the bar. Quick service! We had the Padron deep fried shishito peppers, Spanish tortilla, Crostini, and the Lobster Spaghetti. Simply the best, authentic Spanish food I’ve had on island.

  • 5/5 Gabriela V. 2 months ago on Google New
    Best friend took me here and I’m so glad I finally got to try this place out! The food was great and the appetizers were pretty delicious too we had a bottle wine and the pasta was just perfect I’m definitely coming back no doubt

  • 4/5 A C. 3 months ago on Google New
    The ambiance was delightful, creating a perfect setting for a sophisticated date night. The interior design added a unique touch. While the food was excellent, the bustling atmosphere could benefit from slightly improved service."

  • 5/5 Egemen 4 months ago on Google
    It was such a beautiful experience at the end of our trip. Everything was delicious, and the dessert was a highlight. Absolutely recommend.

  • 5/5 Robert E. 1 year ago on Google
    A marvelous dining experience. The restaurant space is open and the wine cases high up on the walls are neat. Drinks are decently priced and there are some interesting options. Starters are expensive for the amount of food you get. The entrees are all great though; our group ordered a variety of their pastas, pizzas, and paellas and they were all delicious. The dark horse of the evening was the chicken piccata. I usually avoid ordering dishes that are just chicken breast at restaurants, but this dish was superbly prepared and the chicken had a texture almost like fish.

  • 5/5 Maria L. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing small plates restaurant. The food is fantastic and the people are nice. We had so much fun in the bustling atmosphere. One recommendation is that if you don't want your big plates to come out on top of the little plates you need to ask them otherwise everything is rushed out at once which is a bit stressful.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Valet parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✗ Takeaway

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