I recently visited Baci Bistro while in Honolulu for a convention based on a review in a journal published for the event. It is a small restaurant in Kailua, about a 30-minute drive up and down the mountains from Waikiki. This restaurant had fantastic Italian food, including unique starters, entrees, and desserts. The marscapone cheesecake is to die for, and I'm not even a big cheesecake fan. We went back for a second visit on the night before leaving the island. I'd highly recommend it. It's a nice drive, and it was the best Italian we had out of three different places that were all positively reviewed in the journal.
Pros: Terrific food, friendly staff, large portions
Cons: Small venue
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