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Ahi Bruschetta. - Bistro Casanova, Kahului, HI

Bistro Casanova

4.7
4.7
1533 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
9:00 pm
Booked 11 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
Bistro Casanova is smooth, elegant, exquisite and fun. A tropical landscaping refreshes the air surrounding the outside al fresco tables. Bistro Casanova offers Mediterranean fare, its roots coming from the Cinque Terre in Italy where the owner comes from. Its menu reaches some classic of the European cuisine: Paella for two, Cioppino, Focaccias, Grigliata plates of grilled meat or fish large enough to share, prime cuts of steaks are between the favorites, next to an excellent selection of pastas and fresh salads. Locally grown ingredients are used extensively, as well as the freshest fish from Maui's ocean. Bistro Casanova is a favorite for Happy Hour relaxation, watered by specialty martinis and carafes of mojito and margaritas.
Tapas (available after 4pm) can be a tasty complement to your drinks, an opening line for your dinner, or dinner itself. At dinner, Bistro Casanova is a romantic destination for meals before a show or the perfect stop before flying out of Maui.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Tapas / Small Plates, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–1:45 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (808) 873-3650
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    John Bacay
  • Private party facilities
    A private dining room hosting up to 50 people offers a tasteful environment for business meetings, community gatherings and private parties.
  • Area
    Kahului
  • Cross Street
    Kaahumanu Avenue/ Lono Avenue
  • Parking details
    Large public parking with access from Lono Avenue's side entrance. Several parking spots at front entrance (Kaahumanu Avenue access).
  • Public transit
    Maui Bus stop on the back of the building.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,533 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hawaii

    Italian

  • Maui

    Best Value

  • Maui

    Good for groups

  • Maui

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bistro Casanova offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food and service" that's hard to beat. Guests rave about the attentive staff, especially servers like Betty and Edward, who enhance the experience. The menu stands out with unique offerings and affordable prices, making it "a hidden diamond" in Kahului's dining scene.

1,533 Reviews
  1. Dave

    Saskatoon

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We stopped for a late supper prior to our red eye out of Maui. The restaurant is close to the airport as was a perfect place to have a nice meal before our flight. The food, wine, service and value were all excellent. We would highly recommend.

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  2. Carol

    Seattle

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Convenient Kahului location with ample parking. Wait staff was very attentive without hovering. Happy hour drink menu was very reasonably priced, and available in the dining room during our early dinner. Plenty of food, well priced.
    Bistro CasanovaResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you so much for your review. Your kind words are very encouraging.

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  3. Christine

    Hawaii

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dining at Bistro Casanova has never let me down. Comfortable in both setting and cost, Bistro Casanova fits the bill for just about everyone’s palate. My friend and I chose the Paella, the size of which is shareable. This dish is filled with offerings from the land and sea, atop a bed of flavorfully seasoned saffron rice in a taste bud satisfying red sauce. The 1/2 carafe of Chianti wine was a perfect pairing and just the right amount, as was the complimentary (when ordering from the full menu) basket of fresh,y baked, warm from the oven ciabatta bread. The outdoor seating we chose was ideal as well.
    Bistro CasanovaResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for taking the time to share your experience in such details. I will let your server Shakti know how much you appreciated her talents.

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  4. Mike

    Central Coast

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing as usual! My favorite is the mushroom linguine pasta with blackened chicken.
    Bistro CasanovaResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you very much for sharing your appreciation. The home made fresh Linguine with wild mushrooms and blackened chicken is indeed one of our most appreciated pastas since day one, fifteen years ago.

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  5. Terry

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Food OK, service was terrible. Waited nearly 25 minutes for Calamari appetizer. We asked for cocktail sauce or marinara sauce. They didn't have cocktail sauce and would charge $1.50 for marinara sauce - really?? Caesar salad as well as ravioli were non-descript. Waited 20 minutes for the bill after asking for it. When we left, there were only 3-4 tables occupied, so not sure why we couldn't get the bill in a timely manner. Won't be going back

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  6. Dianne

    Denver

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I reserved a table for dinner on a Saturday night. The photos make it seem like it's got nice, Italian restaurant ambience. We should have known when we walked in and the music was too loud. 7pm dinner, waitress tells us she can't offer bread because there are only dried ends remaining. My husband's spinach salad had 3 beet slices and 3 half strawberries and was overpriced for the small portion he was served. Usually, salads have plenty of greens and toppings. On a positive note, the eggplant was good. Overall, a disappointing dinner. There are better options, I'm sure.

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  7. Bones

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the food. Staff is friendly. Great service. Will definitely eat here again
    Bistro CasanovaResponded on 17 November 2024
    Thank you for taking the time to share your appreciation. We are looking forward to hosting you again in the near future.

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  8. Linda

    Hawaii

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    My favorite Italian restaurant in Maui is Bistro Casanova. They consistently serve quality food at reasonable prices. To top it off, their happy hour drink prices make it an incredible deal. We often use Bistro Casanova as our starting point for a night out at the MACC or IAO Theatre since it's located within a 15-minute drive to both venues.
    Bistro CasanovaResponded on 17 November 2024
    Thank you for being your favorite! That's exactly where we like to be....we got the pre-show dinner event together. It adds such a level of pleasure to the theater experience....a good meal, a good glass of wine and then the show. Life is beautiful.

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  9. Valerie

    Hawaii

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bistro never disappoints! Proof was when we took Italian friends raved praise from the wine to caprese to fettuccine carbonara to tiramisu - prepared fresh acc to owner Giovanni!
    Bistro CasanovaResponded on 17 November 2024
    It's always a great pleasureto host Italian travelers dropping by, often skeptic about "real Italian" food in Hawaii. Yes, sometime it's good to remind my cooks that we have to climb high mountains (or cross large oceans) to get their approvals...Glad we accomplished that with your guests and thank you for hosting young non English speaking Italians. I could feel how much they loved to hear their own language and to eat their own food. Let's do it again. So much fun for me and them!

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  10. Vicki

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food, it all tasted very good. Service was fast and courteous.

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Bistro Casanova is rated 4.7 stars by 1533 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
9:00 pm
Booked 11 times today
Google Map for Bistro Casanova

33 Lono Ave, Kahului, HI 96732

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Kaahumanu Avenue/ Lono Avenue
  • Area
    Kahului
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–1:45 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Tapas / Small Plates, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Large public parking with access from Lono Avenue's side entrance. Several parking spots at front entrance (Kaahumanu Avenue access).
  • Public transit
    Maui Bus stop on the back of the building.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    John Bacay
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (808) 873-3650
  • Private party facilities
    A private dining room hosting up to 50 people offers a tasteful environment for business meetings, community gatherings and private parties.
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