Casanova Italian Restaurant

We loved this place! We are staying about a mile outside of Makawao and drove past a few times before my son suggested we try it for dinner. We were so glad he did. The food was fantastic - we had pizza, chicken Parmesan and 3 different types of pasta (all pasta is made in house!). Everything was great. The ambiance is so nice and welcoming and the service was wonderful. What a treat! We will be back.

The food was excellent! Fresh house made pasta made me feel like being home in Italy! We tried all starters and even a Tomahawk steak - off the charts! We will be back soon

Absolutely outstanding experience. The food here is exceptional, but the pizza deserves its own paragraph. This is, without exaggeration, the best pizza I’ve ever had. Perfectly balanced in every way — the flavors, the texture, everything. The dough is incredibly fresh: soft and airy on the inside, yet beautifully fire-baked on the outside. It has a crust, but it’s not hard or dry — it stays soft and melts as you eat it. Truly something special. I actually asked our server who makes the pizza — and it’s Doug. You can tell there’s real skill and care behind it. It’s not just good — it’s memorable. Drinks are also excellent, and the overall vibe of the place is relaxed, warm, and inviting. If you’re in Hawaii, this place is a must.

I had the lamb chops, my husband had the steak, Both were under seasoned. The kids had the Americano pizza which actually was pretty good. The price for the entrées was not worth what we got, but I would come here again to try the pasta menu.

Casanova is a really fun spot with a great atmosphere. The night we went they had karaoke going, which made the whole place lively and entertaining. The food was very good, especially the pizza, and the wine selection was solid. The waiters were friendly and attentive, and everything felt relaxed and welcoming. It was also easy to park, which is always a plus. A great place for a casual night out with good food and good energy.

Something’s only get better with time. If you haven’t been to Casanova’s Italian Restaurant in Makawao, what are you waiting for? An invitation. Well now you have one, from me. This has always been one of my favorite restaurants on Maui. Now even though they have new owners and a really great renovation to the restaurant the old charm and great local Makawao vibe remains the same. Guess what? The food is Better Than Ever! As our fantastic server Chris described to us, you can go somewhere else for a dash and dine or sit down in the back of dining room and enjoy a “buffet delay”. You say what is that? A slow leisurely dinner orchestrated in courses at the speed of Island time. Start with an Aperol spritzer and the best homemade focaccia bread , straight out of their wood fired brick oven. Relax and enjoy. Then a great garlicky Caesar salad and make sure to have the anchovies. Now try and choose wisely for the next course. We went with the good old standby of Bucatini Bolognese and the world’s best meatballs and pasta Carbonara. Creamy delicious with prosciutto and maui onions. We were now delaying and Chris remembered we were still celebrating my wife’s birthday and BAMM. Madagascar vanilla ice cream with homemade sauces and a cool striped cookie. After Chris lead the restaurant in a boisterous Happy Birthday to my wife we remembered why we always come up to Makawao to eat at Casanovas. Grazie

This original location has better, more authentic dishes than the restaurant in Kahului of similar name. ATMOSPHERE: The open-air restaurant is plain and simple. Old interior that's a mixup of tavern, bistro and patio, but clean, which is what matters. The place turns into teeny bopper heaven on certain nights, sans the stage, dance floor, and stadium-style seating off to the side. The parking lot is tiny, but there are quite a few street parking along Baldwin Ave. BEVERAGE: Moscow Mule Textbook version. FOOD: House Bread Soft and chewy Focaccia with olive oil & vinegar. Delish! And comp with any entree or pasta dish upon request. Kaesar I absolutely hate kale but not here! How does it work so well as a "caesar" salad?! Highly recommended. Calamari Fritti I'm not a fan of steak cuts but these we an exception. Linguine Pescatore Great choice for seafood lovers. Black squid ink linguine with mussels, scallops, calamari, shrimp and kalamata olives in a tomato-based sauce. The flavor was very good and the pasta cooked al dente. The amount of seafood was good but could've used more pasta (usually it's the other way around). Filet Mignon Fettuccine The dish simply needed more seasoning. Rigatoni Chicken Vodka Beverly Hills Excellent recipe with notes of broccoli. SERVICE: Our server was awesome. At first I thought she was just okay as she didn't really check on us, but when it came time to split the bill (at her suggestion), she did it snap, crackle, pop! Some places make it sound like rocket science (ahem, Polli's.) OVERALL: Good food and really good pricing.

Just came down from sunset at Haliakala. This place is recommended by the daughter of our friend from highschool. So here we came. Called ahead for a table. When we got there we were seated in 5 min. Wait staff very helpful. Soon we were eating bread and talking story. When our orders came, so much food! When you call to place your reservation, Tell Em' Joe sent you...they will say Joe Who... that's me 😁

We stayed in Makawao for a few nights on our trip to Maui and decided to try this place for dinner. I ordered the rigatoni vodka chicken pasta and my husband got the carbonara. We also split meatballs and their homemade focaccia bread. It was all delicious and the portions were huge! We each got another meal out of our leftovers. Highly recommend trying!

My friends took me there the night before I leave Maui. The porcini cream pasta I ordered is the best porcini pasta I’ve ever had! This harmonious flavor of garlic and porcini is a pure joy to my taste buds! Lol Pizza is also GOOD! I had an amazing time with friends thanks to them and the delicious food as well.