Menu
Dinner Menu
Big Island of Hawai'i ~ Top Italian Restaurant!
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Big Island of Hawai'i ~ Top Italian Restaurant! 〰️
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HOUSE MADE BRICK OVEN FOCACCIA | EVOO AND BALSAMIC 7
MOZZARELLA GARLIC BREAD | POMODORO SAUCE 13
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ANTIPASTI
SOUP OF THE DAY | 12
CRUDO | chef’s daily inspiration MP
BRUSCHETTA | Grilled focaccia, hamakua goat cheese, waimea tomato, micro basil, pesto, mac nuts, aged balsamic 17
PIZETTA 8” | Vwaimea tomatoes, garlic, basil, burrata cheese, basil, evoo, aged balsamic 21
BRUSSELS SPROUTS | lightly fried, tossed with aged balsamic, colatura, calabrian chile, parmigiano, honey & garlic 19
Polpetta | big island grass-fed beef & duroc pork meatballs, pomodoro, whipped ricotta, bruschetta 17
Hawaiian Kampachi Collar | fennel pollen-citrus rub, waimea tomato-hamakua cucumber & ogo salad, roasted lemon 17
Grilled Spanish Octopus | potato fennel hash, piquillo pepper puree, green olive bagna vert 24
Kabocha Pumpkin Ravioli | brown butter, sage, amaretto cookie crumble, parmigiano reggiano 19
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Arugula | truffle roasted hamakua mushrooms, fresh lemon and EVOO manodori, parmigiano reggiano sm 14 lg 19
Big Island Baby Romaine | colatura anchovy dressing, shaved parmigiano reggiano, radicchio, croutons, anchovy sm 11 lg 16
Cavallo | Cavallo kekela farms curly kale, lemon-garlic dressing, marcona almonds, pecorino ala romano, currants sm 11 lg 16
Burrata Caprese | Island grown tomato, pesto, balsamic gel, parmigiano cracker, candied pistachio, smoked sea salt 19
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We only use Caputo imported 00 flour
cauliflower gluten-free crust available
Rita | san marzano sauce, mozzarella, fresh basil 25
MPA | mascarpone, prosciutto, arugula, tomatoes, parmigiano reggiano 27
Farmers Market | mozzarella, Piquillo peppers, waimea fennel, onion, kamuela tomato, local mushroom, hamakua goat cheese 26
Hamakua Mushroom Bianco | besciamella sauce, cremini & alii mushrooms, mozzarella, gorgonzola, spinach, rosemary, truffle oil 26
Meatball | maui onion, mozzarella, ricotta mix, ricotta salata 27
Shortrib Pizza | braised shortrib, marscapone, mozzarella, pepperoncini, onion, pickled cabbage, chianti sugo 28
peppernata | capicola, fennel sausage, pepperoni, onions, piquillo pepper, pepperoncini, chili flake, parsley 28
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All pastas made in house. Fresh pastas made daily.
Gluten Free pasta available
Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe | parmigiano reggiano, pecorino, black pepper, crispy prosciutto, arugula garnish 33
Tagliatelle alla ragu Bolognese | aromatic meat sauce, veal, beef and pork 34
Radiatore ala Vodka | hamakua and crimini mushrooms, prosciutto, onions, tomato basil cream 34
Linguini Nero Arrabiata | squid ink pasta, local shrimp, spicy pomodoro, breadcrumbs 37
Whole Wheat Fettucine | big island mushrooms, waimea kale, porcini demi, hazelnuts & truffle oil 34
Lasagna Bolognese | spinach pasta, aromatic meat sauce, parmigianno, pecorino, mozzarella 36
“Life is a combination of magic and pasta”
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Gluten free breadcrumbs available
FRESH CATCH of the day | chef’s daily inspiration MP
Melenzana Alla Parmigiana | eggplant, san marzano tomato, basil, mozzarella, parmigiana 29
Pollo alla Milanese | lightly breaded all natural chicken, arugula salad, lemon, sicilian caper sauce, parmigiano 35
Duroc Pork chop | pan roasted, garlic-chive mash, natural jus, peppernata relish 45
Vitello Parmesan | lightly breaded veal tenderloin, buffalo mozzarella, parmigiano, pomodoro, buttered tagliolini 47
Chianti Braised Boneless Shortribs | kabocha pumpkin puree, pan roasted local vegetables, demi glace 48
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Tagliolini aglio e olio | olive oil, garlic, parsley
Local Greenbeans | olive oil, garlic, marcona almonds
Mixed Local Mushrooms | porcini marsala demi, parmigianno crisp
Garlic-Chive Mashed Potato
Fresh Spinach | olive oil, garlic, currants, pine nuts
Waimea Seasonal Vegetables | daily preparation
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-La Dolce Vita-
Chocolate Hazelnut Torte | Gluten free, caramel sauce, Frangelico, Tahitian vanilla gelato 14
limoncello panna cotta | Italian custard laced with toschi lemoncello, topped with luxardo maraschino 10
Tiramisu | Kona espresso and rum soaked lady fingers, mascarpone, cocoa powder, cocoa nibs 12
House-Made Cannoli | candied orange peel, mini chocolate chips, ricotta, pistachio 12
-Tropical Dreams-
Gelato | chocolate, Tahitian vanilla, or pistachio 11
Sorbet | lilikoi 10
pumpkin spiced ice cream | topped with crushed amaretto cookie crumbles and powdered sugar
-Digestivos-
Coffee (Kona Blend) / Espresso / Cappuccino | 5/6/8
100% Kona Coffee Press | Lelehua Farms 12
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PUEO'S 75 | Prosecco, gin, st. germaine, lemon juice
DIRTY CHEF | Ketel one vodka, house olive brine, gorgonzola olive, guava smoked sea salt
SUNSET 38 | Bisland grapefruit, ruby vodka, turbinado rim
PANIOLO RITA | tamarind tequila, passionfruit, ginger beer, jalepeno
KOLOA TAI | koloa rum, pineapple, cointreau, ka’u orange, dark rum
NEGRONI SOUR | Heindricks gin, campari, sweet vermouth, egg white, li hing rim
ESPRESSOTINI | kona espresso, borghetti liqueur, cacao rum, liquor 43, godiva white
POHITO | rum haven coconut rum, high noon pineapple, kona poha berry, mango, mint
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BEER
Kona Brewing Co. Draft
Longboard Lager, Big Wave Golden Ale, Kua Bay IPA, Lavaman Red Ale
Maui Brew Dragon Fruit Seltzer
Bottled
Bud Light, Budweiser, Coors Light
Heineken, Heineken Light, Corona, Corona Light
Ola Brew Seltzer
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rosso
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by the glass
Chianti, Cettamura, Tuscany
Chianti Reserva, Antinori Tignanello
Cabernet Sauvignon, Imagery, Sonoma
Cabernet Sauvignon, Daou, Paso Robles
Montepulciano, Carletto, Abruzzo
Montefalco, Antonelli, San Marco
Super Tuscan, Ricasoli, Tuscany
Pinot Noir, Sean Minor, CA
Nebbiolo, Rizzi, Piedmonte
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OLD WORLD BOTTLES
Chianti Superiore, Santa Cristina, Tuscany
Chianti Reserva, Nippozano, Tuscany
Chianti Classico Reserva, Villa Antinori, Tuscany
Nebbiolo, Renato Ratti, Piedmonte
Valpolicella, Zenato, Veneto
Barbera, Vietti, Piedmonte
Barbaresco, Prunotto, Piedmonte
Barbaresco, Martinega, Piedmonte
Barolo, Michele Chiarlo Tortoniano, Piedmonte
Barolo, Cantine Povero, Piedmonte
Barolo, Fabio Oberto, Piedmonte
Brunello di Montalcino, Argiano, Tuscany
Brunello di Montalcino, Castiglion del Bosco, Tuscany
Brunello di Montalcino, Castello Banfi, Tuscany
Brunello di Monalcino, La Fiorita, Tuscany
Amarone, Allegrini, Veneto
Amarone, Masi Costasera, Veneto
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super tuscans
Syrah, Cab Franc, Merlot, Petite Verdot, Insoglio Biserno, Tuscany
Merlot, Syrah, Sangiovese, Magari Gaja, Tuscany
Merlot, Cont Ugo Antinori, Bolgheri
Cab Franc, Merlot, Petite Verdot, Il Pino Biserno, Tuscany
Cab Franc, Merlot, Cab, Petit Verdot, Tenuta di Arceno, Arcanum, Tuscany
Sangiovese, Cab, Cab Franc, Antinori Tignanello, Tuscany
Cabernet Franc, Biserno Bibbona, Tuscany
Cab, Merlot, Cab Franc, Petite Verdot, Ornellaia, Tuscany
Cabernet, Cab Franc, Sassacaia, Tuscany
Sangiovese, Fontodi Flaccianello, Tuscany
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New World
Pinot Noir, Belle Glos, Santa Lucia, CA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Hedges, Washington
Cabernet Sauvignon, Palermo, Orin Swift, Napa, CA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Jayson Pahlmeyer, Napa, CA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Secret Door, Napa, CA
Merlot, Swanson, Napa, CA
Zinfandel, Rombauer, Napa, CA
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Bianco
by the glass
Prosecco, Zardetto, Venezia
Chardonnay, Imagery, Sonoma
Chardonnay, Sonoma Cutrer, Russian River
Rose, Bonnie Doon, Santa Cruz, CA
Pinot Grigio, Riff, Friuli-Venezia
Sauvignon Blanc, Celsius 13, NZ
Gavi, Banfi, Piedmonte
old world BOTTLES
Arneis, Vietti, Piedmont
Vermentino, Guado Al Tasso, Tuscany
Saove, Inama, Veneto
NEW WORLD BOTTLES
Chardonnay, Chalk Hill, Sonoma
Chardonnay, Ferrari Carano, Sonoma
Chardonnay, Sauv Blanc, Semillon, Muscat, Viognier, Conundrum, CA
Chardonnay, Rombauer, Napa, CA Christine's Favorite
Chardonnay, Rochford, Yarra Valley, NZ
Chardonnay, Patz & Hall, Sonoma
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sparkling/champagne
Sparkling Rose, Luc Belaire NV, France
Sparkling Wine, Roederer Estate, Mendocino California
Champagne, Tattinger, France
Brut Rose, Collet NV, France
Brut Champagne, Vuve Cliquot, France
Brut Champagne, Dom Perignon, France
All prices & menus are subject to change based on availability.
20% gratuity will be added to parties of 8 or more