Bistro Casanova

My family and I recently tried Bistro Casanova for the first time since the new owners took over, and we absolutely loved it! I ordered the Linguine al Funghi with chicken, and it was delicious. The noodles were perfectly cooked, flavorful, and so satisfying. We also ordered the bread basket, which was soft, fresh, and wonderfully fluffy. The ravioli with butter and sage sauce was another favorite-my daughter loved it so much she ate every last bite! And she's a picky eater. Beyond the food, the restaurant itself felt welcoming, open, and very clean, The owners were incredibly kind and made us feel the warmth of this family-owned restaurant from the moment you walk in. We're so happy we gave it a try and will definitely be back! Highly recommend supporting this wonderful local spot!

It was a bit of a dull, dingy atmosphere, for being in such a beautiful place! But it was clean with plenty of seating options. The service was excellent, friendly staff and very prompt. We had happy hour apps of brussels sprouts, seared scallops and foccacia bread. It was all really, really good! My husband ordered a mai tai and said it was the best of our entire 9 day trip - which is saying a lot when you're in Maui! Overall I'd recommend going if your priority is great food and good service, and not just a pretty place.

Most delicious pasta I may have ever had. Recommend smoked salmon entree $30 and eggplant appetizer $20. Appetizer was as much in size as entree, or more. Creme broulet was mmm crunchy good. Entree offered no bread or salad but was quite filling.

We love eating here when we are in Maui! The meatball pizza is delicious and the staff is great! They have a great happy hour with food and drink specials also! We will definitely be back soon!

The food was the best Italian food that I have ever had and I love Italian. I had the chicken Alfredo. The pasta is made In house

Went for Happy Hour and chose the Ciopinno instead! It was exceptional and full of flavors. The Restaurant faces the main street, but you have to drive around the office building to find it tucked away. The menu had numerous entrees that looked fantastic.

Quite the hidden gem!! Authentic Italian food .. pasta al dente delicious. Stopped by for an afternoon drink & Edward inspired us to return for supper also mentioning great happy hour. A great end to our vacation. Highly recommend.

This was the second time we were to this restaurant because it was pretty good the first time so we brought more people. The food was nice but the lady who served us when we paid the check, she asked more money for the TIP claiming it was for her and being 5 people it wasn’t enough money and on the check it didn’t say nothing about a mandatory tip, this was really disgusting for us, she was demanding more money, and the first time there the server didn’t say anything about the tip. I don’t know if the restaurant has that policy but if is like that, don’t fool us and put the tip on the check.

This was a sister restaurant to Casanova's in Makawao but I believe that changed years ago. ATMOSPHERE: Plain interior, nothing special. There's a small bar, sofa lounge seating, large dining room and protected outdoor seating with some uncomfortable metal grated seats. MENU: Apps, pastas, traditional Italian entrees, desserts. BEVERAGE: Mojitos I tried two flavors, the lychee and strawberry. The lychee flavor wasn't too detectable but was good. The strawberry one I enjoyed more. Neither was too sweet or strong. Very refreshing. FOOD: Calamari Fritti Very mainstream but good. The batter is light and the dipping sauce is a garlic caper mayo. Frites Hand-cut potatoes that are fried to a dark brown, almost reminiscent of sweet potatoes but thankfully they're not. Caesar Salad My first experience with this wasn't good at all. The dressing was so light and flavorless it was horrible. Skip to a couple months later, gave it another try, this time with anchovies, and I loved it. Lingine Al Funghi My favorite hit or miss dish. The pasta was done perfectly (green & white mixed made for a very appetizing & colorful appeal) done in a creamy sauce topped with mushrooms Fettuccine Ossobuco The veal wasn't shredded as stated - it was cut into strips, but still super tender done in a medium tomato broth. The fettuccine is wider than your normal variety. Capellini Alla Checca The first time I tried this I only had a bite from a friend and loved it, but I didn't enjoy eating it as an entree. Angel hair with a super mild flavor leaves you craving for something else. Topped with pine nuts, spinach, tomatoes, and parmesan. Bigioli Neri Al Salmone Squid ink pasta with smoked salmon, peas, leeks and topped with tobiko. The pasta was cooked perfect and the flavor is very mildly rich. Paella I finally got the chance to try this huge dish with 3 other friends. It works great as an app for a large party. Saffron rice in a medium flavored sauce topped with scallops, shrimp, mussels, calamari, chicken, and sausage. I guess I was expecting more from this dish but it was very unimpressive. Maybe I was spoiled with a better version in Barcelona? Yup, that's what it was. Rigatoni Carbonara Yowza this was super tasty! I don't think I've had a better carbonara anywere. It normally comes with rigatoni but I'm a noodle guy so they made it with the green and white linguine from the mushroom pasta. Pollo Cacciatore This was really tasty! They use half of a bone-in, skin-on chicken, simmer it in a tomato-based broth and topped it with sliced tomatoes, red bell peppers, and capers. To the side is a flavorful nest of angel hair pasta. If you want a tomato-based pasta with chicken instead of beef, this is the winner. Trofie Al Pesto Genovese Short, twisted pasta and 4 seared scallops done in a dry pesto sauce, topped with a spoonful of sun-dried tomato "aura," and pine nuts. Mix the "aura" into the dish to give it some life, though the taste was still very subtle with a nice hint of nuttiness. My friend having the same dish added salt, I did the ultimate sin and added cheese, then it was way better. DESSERT: Affogato I've never heard of this until my friend ordered it. Vanilla ice cream with a poured-over shot of espresso. OMG my two favorite things, coffee AND ice cream?! SERVICE: The restaurant can get busy at times and is gaining in popularity, so I'd suggest making reservations just in case, especially if you have 4 or more in your party. Overall service is friendly and professional, and I've never encountered any problems or attitudes. The bartenders are great. OVERALL: Good food & prices. Great alternative to Marco's with more traditional Italian fare.

We were staying at the Maui Seaside Hotel across the street, and they recommended Bistro Casanova — we’re so glad they did! We stopped in for a late lunch, and everything was wonderful. I had the seared scallops and my wife had the fettuccine Alfredo — both dishes were delicious and beautifully presented. The atmosphere was relaxed, and our waitress was very friendly and attentive. A great spot for a quality meal in Kahului — highly recommend!