GREAT EATS HAWAII: ANGELO PIETRO

Saturday, April 16, 2016

ANGELO PIETRO

1108 12TH AVENUE

HONOLULU, HI 96816

808-941-0555

HOURS: Sunday thru Thursday 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM / 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Friday and Saturday 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM / 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

www.angelopietro.com

What I loved best about Angelo Pietro in Kaimuki was the service. Our waitress was simply incredible. It has been a few weeks since we ate there and I have forgotten her name but she deserves all the credit for our very happy visit. What set her apart from other servers is that she was always smiling and took the time to explain the menu choices, sauces and flavors with us. The menu here is quite expansive with a lot of combinations not normally found in an Italian restaurant. It is a bit overwhelming when you first look at the menu. Our server asked questions, explained the menu in detail without rushing. We could not believe how patient and nice she was and the high level of service continued throughout our meal. We started with the Pietro Rainbow Salad ($10.25). This was a visual treat when it arrived at the table and was delicious with the four different Pietro dressings. I used a little bit of each dressing and really enjoyed them all. I settled on the Eggplant and Spicy Ground Beef ($14.50) which was pretty good but not great. Pasta was cooked perfectly but I did not think it was spicy and was kind of craving some tomato sauce on the pasta. My Daughter always orders Bolognese ($10.25) and loves it. No complaints from her as she could eat this every day of the week. The Tiramisu ($5.95) was really good. I only got one bite because my Daughter inhaled it. Angelo Pietro is a solid little restaurant with a wide variety of dishes and flavors. I will definitely return to try some more of the pasta dishes and maybe a pizza. Just hope we have the same waitress who made this visit memorable.