Welcoming, we did not have a reservation, but sat at the bar. The food was delicious, service was quick. Would highly recommend.
David our waiter was nice, but could have been a little more attentive-our dishes accumulated on the table until we were done. My steak and lobster were awesome! My husband loved his shrimp fettuccini fresco and the appetizer muscles and clams.
Really nice casual dining with great wine selection and French influences In presentation. Great service. Very attentive and great experience. One of the only elegant dining places in Kailua. Highly Recommend
The salad, bulsketta and meat dishes were really delicious!The sauce matches and it's the best!I had a comfortable and enjoyable dinner time!
It was our first time eating here, the hostess let us know that they had a new chef and were making some changes, everything sounded good, so we stayed. It was a pretty quiet night in there, but the place is really pretty with open windows and high ceilings. Now the food... oh my god, THE FOOD!! We ordered the sea bass special and it was not only visually amazing, but perfectly cooked. It looked like a work of art! The crispy brussel sprout appetizer was really tasty too and we finished the night with a chocolate pot de creme. We will be back!
A Kailua legend. Great food, drinks, and atmosphere! Love it so much that it's our go-to date night place.
It’s a nice restaurant, perfect for a date night or a nice night out. Live music was a plus, food was good but it definitely could use a little extra flavor or spices. Otherwise it’s a really nice place with great staff.
The food is good but expensive. My meal was 27 dollars for a chicken breast and some mashed potatoes. You are paying for the experience here. There was live music. This is a good place to take your girlfriend or wife to dinner.
Pleasant and nice staff, excellent service, and the braised short ribs are to die for!! Our very picky family enjoyed every bite - braised short ribs, chicken parm, steak Neptune, and spaghetti with marinara. The gelato for dessert was yummy and just the right amount to finish our meals. Definitely worth the drive!
There for a dinner party with friends in the party room. Food was incredible! Surpassed only by the excellent service!
This was a great experience, and I wouldn't have changed anything. You have to try it for yourself. We arrived without a reservation ( I didn't know). They still seated us with no wait, hostess discussed menu and drinks after seating us. The server arrived with water and suggestions on wine, food, and appetizers. Food was fabulous and timed perfect. Great dining experience for a date night to remember.
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Short version: If you are a fan of fine dining, this is the best spot (at least the I've found) on the island. Period. If you like wine, this place is for you.
Long version: One thing that this island isn't known for is fine dining. That's fine, but as someone who enjoys good wine, atmosphere, and entrees worth the $30 price tag, I've been feeling incomplete. Enter Formaggio Grill. This place is truly spectacular. I honestly got a kick out of reading all of these reviews mentioning how expensive it was. Do they also review sushi places and complain about the raw fish? Formaggio isn't expensive for no reason. My wife and I shared the calamari starter and it was some of the best calamari we've ever had. They had jalapenos, fried squash, fried mushrooms, and delicious sauce unlike I've ever seen for calamari. It was delicious, well cooked, and worth the price (which honestly is a good descriptor for my whole night at Formaggio). I've included a picture of the Garlic Ahi which was my entree (medium rare). I can't even describe how good it was. Just do yourself a favor, go there and order for yourself. You may also notice the 8 wine glasses in the shot. Formaggio Grill has wine by the bottle, 6 oz glass, or 2 oz glass. Our server chose two flights of 4 glasses (2 oz), one flight for me and one for my wife. The wines were numbered and we were given a paper to look at after with the names of the wines. I had more fun trying mine and my wife's blind wine flights than I have had at any other dining experience on the island. If you are even considering getting into wine, expanding your tastes or trying something new, this is your place. I found some new wine I didn't know I liked last night. The 2 oz glasses are fairly reasonable, just over 1/3 the price of the 6 oz glass. Let's talk about the atmosphere. I'm used to places like this being much more dressed up on the mainland. Here, patrons were in a wider variety of clothing. I saw a woman with a wrap over her bathing suit and a guy with a backwards hat. I saw women in dresses and guys in button ups. It seems more like anything goes dress wise but that probably has more to do with the island than the restaurant.
Overall, this was an amazing experience. My food and wine were phenomenal and I will be coming back. Definitely for a special occasion or just when I feel like having a nice date.
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