Al Dente Adventures

Twirl, Slurp, and Savor: National Pasta Day is Oct. 17!

Get ready to indulge in pasta perfection at one of these outstanding spots celebrating the art of pasta.

Cino

This Italian chophouse and crudo restaurant serves handmade pastas topped with a variety of proteins. For seafood lovers, try the Crab Spaghetti or Linguine all Congolese with Littleneck Clams. If veal is more your style, go for the Rigatoni Bolognese or Agnolotti del Plin with veal, mortadella, marsala, and pecorino.

Showstoppers include the Italian Sausage Involtini and the Cino Pinwheel—a ricotta-filled pasta topped with seasonal truffles.

Location: Cino Ward Village, 987 Queen St. Ste. 100, Honolulu
Phone: 808-888-3008
cinohawaii.com
Instagram: @cinohawaii

Fête

This James Beard Award-winning restaurant offers an array of pasta dishes in every conceivable shape. Try the Spaghetti Carbonara with pancetta, Portuguese sausage, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and Pecorino Romano. For a zestier option, order the Zucchini Lemon Risotto and add crispy prosciutto on top.

The popular favorite is the Mountain View Pork Ragu, a rigatoni dish featuring whey-braised pork, kale, tomato compote, house ricotta, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and Pecorino Romano.

Location: Fête, 2 N. Hotel St., Honolulu
Phone: 808-369-1290
fetehawaii.com
Instagram: @fetehawaii

Vein

From risotto to bolognese to uni-topped carbonara, Vein’s menu puts pasta at center stage. The fan-favorite Bolognese features wagyu beef, rigatoni, and a porcini cream with mirepoix—perfectly mixed together.

Another must-try is the Risotto Funghi, a medley of mushrooms paired with pickled truffles and an exquisite truffle essence. For something truly unique, try the Uni Amatriciana for a rare delicacy.

Location: Vein, SALT at Our Kakaako, 685 Auahi St., Honolulu
Phone: 808-376-4800
veinatkakaako.com
Instagram: @veinatkakaako

Flair European Steakhouse

Recently opened in Kakaako, Flair European Steakhouse offers a diverse selection of meats, seafood assortments, and unbeatable pasta dishes.

If you’re craving seafood, order the Spaghetti ai Frutti di Mare. It’s cooked in a seafood broth and topped with lobster tail, shrimp, clams, and mussels.

For those who prefer creamy pasta, the Tagliatelle alla Carbonara or Pappardelle al Tartufo—with European butter, black truffle, and Parmigiano Reggiano—are must-tries.

Location: Flair European Steakhouse, Kakaako
(Exact address and contact details to be confirmed.)

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Celebrate National Pasta Day by visiting these exquisite restaurants and treating yourself to some of the finest pasta creations around!
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