Top 19 Gluten-Free Italian Havens to Explore in Hawaii

Ryan Barden

The pizza here is outstanding! Their gluten-free option stands out because it’s handmade, unlike the standard 10” frozen crust you find at most other restaurants. It’s easily the best gluten-free pizza we’ve ever had.

Ashley Hale

We ate here twice last week. The waiters were kind and seemed relatively well trained on celiac needs. My daughter had the fish tacos and then tried a bunless burger with a side sub (fries are cross contaminated). Felt good after both meals!

BB B

They advertise gluten free pasta but then hey don’t serve it. The offer gluten free/vegan pizza crust but don’t have a dairy free cheese option. We ordered dinner for 7 people and the food all got delivered at different times. The difference between the first meal drop of and the last meal drop off was over 30min!

Gabriela Sheets

I'm super bummed to write this. We chose to eat here after the great reviews about taking allergies/gluten free sufferers into consideration. I've asked to speak with a manager three separate occasions. No manager when we were in the restaurant. I've called twice, left a request for a return call, never a response. I write this for my fellow celiacs/gluten sensitive folks * <3. Quick story: we ordered two gluten free/dairy free pizzas, paid for them, waited. One came out gluten free and one was full gluten. I noticed the difference by sight, asked them, they said oh my bad, went back to bake a new one. After waiting 30 more min the guy appeared with two pizzas, and said they cooked us two fresh gluten free/dairy free pizzas! I was about to walk out, checked again, and the same gluten pizza was stacked with the new gluten free one. Unfortunately I had to be this vigilant, and they said oh sorry, our bad. I'm sad to say, gluten-free folks, don't eat here or at your own risk. I think the worst part is how flippant everyone was, no offer of a pizza on them, no assurance this would not happen again after it happening twice in a row. Update after response: It's even more disturbing that I left my information with the manager and have called twice requesting a callback—with no response. Hence, my review. Instead of addressing my experience, taking accountability, and making it right, this response not only denies that I reached out but goes further to mock my concern. The lack of transparency, honesty, and accountability only reinforces my review.

Oonagh Knott

This was a very disappointing experience. We went in for my birthday dinner and I was very excited because the menu looked great. To start, the server was cold and not engaging at all. Some of the food was just ok, but very high prices for just ok. Two of the dishes were almost not edible. My partner is gluten free and I do appreciate the accommodation that was offered, but they up-charge $5 for boxed gluten free pasta. We constantly eat gluten free and it’s usually very tasty but her dish was just nasty. The pasta was hard/crunchy like it was burned in a pan after being boiled. She would take bites of her food then have to spit out the rock hard pieces of pasta. The pesto sauce was very bland, and the tomato sauce was way too sweet. I highly recommend you do not go here for any special occasion, they are not welcoming and don’t seem to care about any celebration. There’s some great Italian on the Big Island, look somewhere else.

ann Boeholt

We are so happy to have found Bobby Vs and the adjacent BVs Bourbon and Whiskey Bar! The service is excellent, prices are super reasonable, food is delicious, and the menu selection is great. They have wonderful cocktails, including the Smoked Bacon Maple Old Fashioned‐ highly recommended. Finally, they do well to accommodate gluten allergies and have a wonderful cauliflower pizza crust.

Amber Turkin

Talk about top tier service! Our waitress was SO friendly and knowledgeable! She made great recommendations and shared so much about the different dishes. The kitchen was super accommodating to both gluten and nut allergies. Our party of four all loved our meals (I got the pesto GF with shrimp!). We had just gotten off a long flight and this was the perfect spot to visit first, as we felt very welcomed. Would definitely recommend stopping in if you’re looking for something filling and delicious!

Christina Hollingsworth

It's so hard to find a great pizza place that also offers a gluten free crust alternative that also tastes amazing! It's incredibly tasty and has the perfect crunch. Even my non gluten free family members loved the cauliflower crust. Also- the Kale salad is one of the best salads I've ever had. I love salads, but somehow this one took kale (which can be hot or miss) to the next level. The service was amazing - both times we came here. Highly recommend for everyone.

Nicole Kearn

Fanfrickentabulous! We are gluten free and this establishment knows what that means. Fresh ingredients, different cooking utensils! Amazing! The GF pizza crust was amazing! Highly recommend! The owner is amazing too! Did I mention that this place is amazing!

Laura Foster

They had very good food with gluten free pasta and pizza. Reasonable prices. I would go back

Greg Marturano

The food seems like it would be very good. The menu is confusing as there are certain items labeled gluten free, vegan, and vegetarian, however, you still need to request that it is made gluten free/dairy free etc. I made an incorrect assumption that since it was labeled on the menu that it was already free of my allergens but that is not the case. Just be sure to clarify and you will be good to go.

Jennifer

Hands down some of the best Italian food I have ever had - and we found it in Maui! The service was incredible, including the knowledge of our server on what my husband could eat that was gluten free. It is hard to find gluten free bread and Italian food that is good, but all of the food we ate at Matteo's was great.

Tom Johnson

They do an amazing job with gluten free pizza!

Lisa Mayberry

Got the gluten free penne pasta. It was fresh and full of veggies that were absolutely delicious. The server we had was super helpful and nice. Near the airport so you can eat before taking off.

Allison Johnson

I’m gluten free vegan. They made me an off the menu meal and it was delicious!

Paige Allender

Delicious gluten free cauliflower crust pizza and chocolate lava cake!!! This was a great meal after a day at the beach.

C Howard

Authentic Italian cuisine at a good value - a must try for visitors and locals alike. Isami our server was the highlight of our experience. You can’t go wrong with the sea food bruschetta as a starter. We ordered the squid ink pasta and truffle carbonara as our main dishes. The table-side black truffle shaving directly onto the carbonara was a nice touch. Both dishes were well balanced and incredibly flavorful. Try the gluten-free hot chocolate cake for desert. Outside seating is noisy but provides a great opportunity for people-watching.

Tami C

If I could rate this a 10 star I would! The flavors are still popping out of my mouth. My belly was as full as my heart was when I left. Claudia and Gino are beautiful humans. Claudia is such a beautiful story teller. By far THE best Lobster Tagliatelle Pistachio I have ever had (sad no picture taken). Add the local Lobster or shrimp to what ever dish you have, it's a must! Everything is made with local fresh ingredients. The caesar salad is made with the crumbs of the homemade focaccia bread, it was brilliant. This truly needs to be a Michelin Star restaurant. Do not leave without the best cappuccino and home made gluten free chocolate cake which Claudia makes from grinding the almonds herself. Oh and the octopus, man oh man perfectly cooked. There are two ways to cook octopus, good and bad, they nailed it! We went two times in one week and wish we had discovered this earlier in our trip. Sure it is a bit pricier than going to a hotel restaurant, but it is worth every single dollar.

Spencer Hurd

Delicious gelato, and perfect for Celiac- they only have gluten-free (warm, crispy, delicious) cones! Plus I'm extremely lactose intolerant, but every flavor is vegan! Got strawberry and matcha, and it was really delicious; the flavors were fresh and perfectly sweet, the texture was smooth and creamy, and the cones were unbeatable! Super nice service too :)

Maui Skateboarder

This place has great food and cocktails. The service was excellent. Home made pasta with gluten free options! This is my second time here. Previously, it was for their happy hour, which was good. The only thing I should like see change is an update to the interior design and decor. It's dated.

Matt “Heff” Heff

PRO TIPS: before we get to the food, service and parking review-- I've been coming here to Longhi's for 10+ years just for the golden sunsets (see pic). Before it was called Longhi's, it was known as Chuck's. Surprisingly Longhi's restaurant has been open since 1976 on Maui, however this review is for the Ko Olina (Oahu) location. We actually stopped coming here years ago (when it was Chuck's) because the quality of service dropped so dramatically. However, Bob Longhi has VASTLY improved the service & created some rather delightful dishes - So it's earned a revisit. The focus here is on Italian Hawaiian fusion with incredible sunset views on the beach to add to the dinner ambiance. LOCATION--> Longhis can be found at the Marriott Vacation Club Resort. This Ko Olina resort area only has a few fine dining options so reservations are a must when you compare it with the volume of tourists here. Alternatives if Longhi's is booked include (Disney Aulani, Monkeypod or Roys). PARKING-->> Longhi's is on the Leeward (west) dry side of Oahu at Honu Lagoon, near Kapolei. Marriot Ko Olina offers valet parking that can be validated for up to three (3) hours. Be sure you get your ticket!! Alternatively, you can get free beach parking for the lagoon but it generally filled up fast. This resort is MASSIVE so make your way to the 1st floor of the resort. You will find the resort wheelchair accessible, with easy traffic flows, elevators, and attentive valet staff. If you Uber here from Honolulu, expect to pay around $70-90 depending on peak times with an estimated 30+ minute drive. CV19 COVID restrictions have been lifted here at the resort. RESERVATIONS-->> they offer breakfast, lunch and dinner. it's highly recommended you get reservations since there is a lack of fine dining options for the high volume of guests of Ko Olina. Longhi's can handle large reservations too. SERVICE-->> Vastly improved since the old days of Chuck's. We felt the aloha spirit here from check in, seating, attentive wait staff, fast drink refills to a knowledgeable waiter who made us feel like a guest in his home. It was just the right amount of time between meals where you were not waiting too long between courses. FOOD--> ITALIAN Hawaiian fusion experience is the best way to describe it. That's the differentiator for Longhi's and THEY DELIVER an amazing rainbow of flavors in your mouth. The complimentary bread with lilikoi butter starts the experience. Everything on the menu can meet your guests tastes from vegan, vegetarian to gluten free options. The kids menu will meet their restless needs. If you don't know what to order, then the macadamia encrusted anything works along with pasta shrimp or the fish of the day. Appetizers are varied based on personal tastes, however the zucchini and it's sauce (see pic) will elevate your taste buds. The crab cakes and fried calamari appetizers are delightful too for a gateway into the entree. DESSERTS-->> I'm torn here on the lava cake and ice cream. You must order this minimum 30 mins before your meal so they have time to prepare. The lava cake, while served HOT & freshly made on site, did not serve our taste buds. Our expectations was an over abundance of certain flavors based on the description however it did NOT meet our expectations.. Average lava cake at best for a 30 min pre order. Just remember to order it BEFORE your meal. HUGE wine menu and the liquor drinks are not to "syrupy" VIEWS/AMBIANCE--> TO DIE FOR. Literally. Beautiful architecture. Incredible sunset views (see the pics). Request a sunset view on the pond. AWARENESS: On Tuesdays, the Marriott Resort offers a Luau so be aware of the crowds attending the luau with it's related noise levels --this may disrupt your peace. OVERALL: thank you Longhi's for helping to fill our birthday celebration with the Aloha spirit and giving us some.wonderful tastes to remember our island trip. We will return. Mahalo!

Tara KOENIGS

Best pizza in the neighborhood we always get gluten free it’s so good and fresh . Very yummy no complaints good prices

Anna Quinn

Appreciate the gluten free options

Amy Hofbauer

I said I’m gluten free and asked for rice and grilled fish of the day. This was not a problem at all here. I had ono which was delicious, very fresh tasting. Sorry for the photo. I already started eating before I took the picture

Erin Howe

Gf Pasta is cooked in the same water as regular pasta- it is NOT safe for those with Celiac Disease. We asked the server who doubled checked with the chef. They refused to separate. Do NOT recommend. Why even have Gf pasta. Zero stars if I could for service. The restaurant looks cute if you don’t have dietary restrictions, but if you have any medical issues with food I would avoid.

A Bradley

Don’t waste your time or money. They do not have Gluten Free pizza as advertised. We ordered a salad to go and it took one hour to prepare after they forgot to put in our order with the kitchen. The salad was not a dinner size salad, it was a side salad size with dry and grey chicken. Although they apologized for the wait, the food did not make up for the wait. You’re better off not even giving it a try.

Emily Bourke

Food took forever to come out. My chicken marsala was extremely undercooked. The gluten free bread was just plain toast. For the price it was no where near the quality. Beautiful patio thats about the only good thing. Service was friendly but slow and non attentive for a “high end” restaurant. Seemed short staffed. Everyone in my group left feeling underwhelmed.

Vic Patel

Before I start, DO NOT go to NUI ITALIANA restaurant in Hilton, go check my review there for reasons why not. I give this place (Mac Grill) a 5 star, here's my reasons why - we went there twice and the service was impeccable both times - this is the same franchise you find across mainland USA - they were easily able to cater to my gluten free needs - the food tasted great. Nothing not to like. Some notes for vuetomers: Try and go early, they are really short staffed and can't always accommodate based on their hours of operations. You can't blame them if people don't show up to work, this is the new norm. The best thing to do is make a reservation. If you're not going to show up for the reservation, cancel it so other patrons can have an opportunity to eat a great meal. Wouldn't change a thing about this place. And again don't go to the Italian restaurant in Hilton, over priced, rude and the food wasn't even as good. See my review on that restaurant.

Niko Zuellos

Might be some of the best food on the island. Gluten free options abound, and they know their cross contamination practices. If non gf, the ravioli are amazing.

Jennifer

We had a wonderful dinner at La Spezia! My husband has to eat gluten free and was able to have a great dinner here. The waitress was very knowledgeable about what my husband could eat. Salads were great, I had the gnocchi and my husband had the bolognese with zucchini noodles and both were super yummy. It was a bit loud in the restaurant, but we were still able to carry conversation.

Jenn & Steve GH

Seemed to have quite a few gluten and dairy free options. We had the cauliflour crust pizza with pepperoni and mushrooms which was delicious! Also had a salad which was very fresh. Looking forward to going back and trying something else! Mahalo for being allergy aware.

Lauren Ziaks

This place was amazing. They no longer do happy hour but so glad we stayed. They have way more gluten free options than marked. Def recommend, gf meatballs and buratta bar were incredible.

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Paul L.

We had a great gluten free meal there last week. Check them out. Only food to go as of right now, virus related rules. Support local business.

Charlie Mc

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The server took a long time to get to us. And he had no personality. I ordered gluten-free pasta with sauce on the side and the pasta was burnt. And you could see the char marks on it. I don’t know why he served it to me that way. Anyways, he took it back and got me some new pasta. The salad is always good.

Benz Culbertson

Taverna Maui is a great way to start of your Maui vacation. My wife and I came here for our first meal on the island. It can be difficult to find somewhere late to eat on Maui and Taverna Maui is a great option. This will give you a sense of what to expect on the island or Maui. They had gluten free pasta which was great for my new wife. There is a driving range right outside so if you have kids who golf they can hit some balls while you enjoy your drink and food. The inside vibes of the place is very hawaiin and we love the tiki torches. This place will give you the full hawaiin experience with mountain views.

Glenn Murawski

Great to see this place reopened! Outstanding freshly made pasta and pizza. And plenty of gluten free options including handmade GF pasta, zoodles and risotto.

Nicole A

Our food was delicious. I had the grilled fish and veggies (gluten free). My coworker had their fish & chips (coconut panko). Both were very delicious! They also have outdoor and indoor seating and a restroom.

Lila Shakti Zambo

Everything I have eaten here is delish. These guys have a super yummy eggplant parm sandwich and my new favorite: they have gluten-free pizza in da house, thank you!

Chris Peck

Had breakfast here multiple times. Hawaiian omelette was very good and gluten free, was so nice. Friendly service

JoEllen Burns

Fantastic food, fantastic staff! We enjoyed a wonderful dinner! Our daughter is gluten free and they were so accommodating to her restrictions!

Ivan Webber

The food truck is actually parked on Kealohilani Ave where they have some standing tables and new large mural and the Double Fat Ice Cream shack with a little of it's own sitting. The food is good and a little cheaper than other options in this expensive area. The portions aren't so large you will feel bloated from all the gluten. If you're hungry you can get some cheesy bread or get another course in the neighborhood. The staff was friendly and helpful in helping me find the truck.

Dawn

I went as part of an office dinner. I was concerned because I'm gluten-free and eating at an italian restaurant, but they were able to substitute the pasta for extra vegetables. I would have preferred gluten-free pasta, but this was acceptable.

Stephanie Shiroma

Consistently good service & food. Good vegetarian options as well as gluten free. Extensive menu compared to other Italian restaurants on Oahu. Lots of parking. You’ll want to make reservations if you plan on going at a popular dinner time as they get busy.