Taormina Sicilian Cuisine, Honolulu

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Taormina, a Japanese-owned Sicilian restaurant, combines the best of both cultures - perfectly al dente pastas, light yet flavorful sauces and beautifully grilled meats and seafood, presented artistically with a Japanese aesthetic. more»

Better to stick with the incredible local seafood and other island specialties that can not be found elsewhere. more»

The food was good and the service was very good though. more»

Wonderful service and very upscale more»

Very unusual ladies room. more»

The decor is very classy _ reminiscent of a New York eatery , plus a nice outdoor dining area. more»

From the simple to the exotic, the showcased daily selections of Antipasti Misti (before the meal) include Palermo Style Caponata, Marinated Sweet Shrimp and Baby Octopus and Artichokes. Featured meals include Seafood Risotto, Grilled Tuna, Grilled Lamb Chops "Palermo" and Veal "Siciliana." Taormina's specialty dish is Uni Pasta (sea urchin), a delicacy enjoyed in Japan and Italy. Italian espressos compliment Dolci (dessert) selections of Vanilla Gelato with Espresso, Homemade Baked Pannacotta and Tiramisu. Inspired by authentic Sicilian recipes from the kitchens of Southern Italy's seaside town of Taormina, Chef Akira Yamamoto pairs fresh pastas with the highest quality seafoods and meats. Unspoiled by heavy sauces, Sicilian-style pastas are dressed in pure, extra virgin olive oil. Fresh vegetables, lightly grilled fish, and lamb seasoned with herbs offer diners a healthy range of options.