Baci Bistro is a charming Italian restaurant in Kailua, Hawaii, where warm hospitality and carefully prepared food come together in a setting designed to make every visit feel special.
Tucked away on Aulike Street, this inviting spot serves both lunch and dinner in a cozy dining room and a garden-like covered patio, giving guests the choice between a relaxed indoor meal or an open-air dining experience with an intimate, welcoming atmosphere.
Whether you are planning a romantic evening, a casual lunch, or a solo meal with great food and a peaceful setting, Baci Bistro offers the kind of thoughtful dining experience that keeps guests coming back.
Known for its comfortable, stylish feel and consistently strong reputation, Baci Bistro has earned a 4.40 out of 5 rating from 576 reviews, reflecting the quality and care that define the restaurant.
Guests appreciate the full range of services, including dine-in, outdoor seating, takeaway, and delivery, making it easy to enjoy the experience in the way that best fits your plans.
The menu brings together beloved Italian flavors with a broad and appealing selection, including comfort food, healthy options, small plates, and a full beverage program featuring beer, cocktails, coffee, alcohol, and spirits. From a great cocktail to a memorable dessert, every detail is crafted to enhance the meal and create a polished, satisfying experience.
Baci Bistro also stands out for the extra touches that make dining more enjoyable and accessible for everyone. The restaurant provides wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and restroom access, ensuring a welcoming visit for guests with mobility needs.
On-site conveniences such as a bar and restroom add to the comfort, while table service helps create a relaxed, attentive dining experience.
With highlights like a great wine list, great coffee, and great dessert, along with a cozy, romantic, trendy, and upmarket atmosphere, Baci Bistro is a destination for those seeking more than just a meal.
Dinner reservations are recommended, and the restaurant accepts reservations along with credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments, making planning simple and convenient. For guests looking for an Italian restaurant that combines flavor, atmosphere, and dependable service, Baci Bistro offers a memorable place to gather, unwind, and enjoy the best of Kailua dining.
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Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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Hear from our valued guests
Fantastic! Been here only twice and the food is perfecto 👌🏽 The ambiance has been hit and miss. Tonight (Sunday) was not too busy so the indoor noise level was perfect. Last time we were here there was a larger bachelorette party that was sat halfway through our meal and it got Loud! But you come back for the food. This is a perfect spot to treat yourself or dine for a special occasion. There's even a small seating selection outside. The service here has been excellent and we are looking forward to returning.
We had an incredible evening sitting at the bar for dinner. Our severs and TJ at the bar were so entertaining and the food was absolutely delicious. We had two vegan meals - spicy spaghetti and a vegetable risotto and Lilli sorbet for dessert and our non-vegan friends absolutely loved their meal as well especially their famous cheesecake. Great spot for a date or an intimate dinner with friends.
Came here on a recommendation from Uahi Grill’s bartender who raved about their truffle gnocchi. You need to make a reservation. Food was delicious, bus boy was always fillings water and taking empty plates, waiter didn’t keep us waiting long and was friendly, atmosphere was cozy and decor was nice. Owner Chris came to the table and she was very friendly. Also impressed me that she was helping throughout the restaurant. Love owners who can be a team player ❤️ They serve complimentary bread with oil and vinegar which was simple but good. You can see what we had but the texture of noodles on the linguini nere was so tender and scallops were cooked perfectly! And flavor of that dish was so Ono! Flavor and texture of shrimp dish was also perfect, noodles were Al dente but you could tell there was a difference in texture between the pasta dishes. Maybe the squid ink changes the texture. The potato leek soup was on point! My only disappointment was the cherry panacotta. It is my favorite dish so I was looking forward to the texture of it being more jiggly. It was more of the texture of crème brûlée but it was creamy and flavor was yummy. The fresh berries on top was a nice touch! We will definitely be back! Improvements? 1. some fresh ground pepper offered with oil and vinegar. 2. Say something about the texture of panna cotta so we know what to expect. I Probly would’ve ordered anyway because I love black cherries.
My daughter says this is the best Italian food she’s had on island. I fully agree! I’ll definitely be going again next time I’m in town!
Loved our dinner here. Cocktail recommendation: The Bee’s Knees, fantastic. Great food, great server and a really nice ambiance. Definitely recommend this place
All over excellent! Started with the Mussels & great bottle of wine.. Then we each tried the veal ( three ways ).. each bite of food was an explosion of ecstasy!! Wonderful service & atmosphere 🥰 The carpaccio was excellent too!!
Love this place; its one of our go-to places for dates. I've never had a dish here that didn't taste great! My favorite is the vitello al limone, but they have different specials on different nights and those are always really good too. Our go-to dessert is creme brulee, and I love that they toast it right before they deliver it and the whole restaurant smells like marshmallow. Will always enjoy coming here :)
Reservation worked out. Server Chanelle was awesome. Lobster Mac special of the day was great. Was our first time and will be back. Atmosphere was eclectic and cozy. Plenty of wine to choose from, a lot of seafood items, with fresh tomato. Ceaser salad is perfect and the garlic shrimp was amazing.
Been going to Baci Bistro forever but first time reviewing this excellent neighborhood restaurant. Always great service, friendly and casual with terrific food and wine selections. Montepulciano is a favorite! Nice outdoor lanai with fun vibe and traditional and cozy interior. Make reservations as restaurant is intimate although there is bar seating. Parking easy in back .
Love this place! Excellent food, atmosphere and service (and I’m from the northeast!) Easily the best gnocchi I’ve had - they were like pillows! I had an inkling that the pasta was freshly made based on the great taste / texture but I had to ask to confirm. The only recommendation I could make would be to state this on the menu - such a strong selling point to have fresh pasta made in house!
Common questions about Baci Bistro
Baci Bistro is located at 30 Aulike St, Kailua, HI 96734, United States, Kailua, HI, United States.
You can reach Baci Bistro by calling +1 808-262-7555.
Baci Bistro has a rating of 4.4 out of 5 based on 576 customer reviews.
Baci Bistro features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Baci Bistro features the following service options: Outdoor seating, Takeaway, Dine-in, Delivery.
Baci Bistro features the following highlights: Great cocktails, Great coffee, Great dessert, Great wine list.
Baci Bistro features the following popular for: Dinner, Solo dining.
Baci Bistro features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Healthy options, Small plates, Spirits, Vegetarian options, Wine.
Baci Bistro features the following dining options: Dinner, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Baci Bistro features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom.
Baci Bistro features the following atmosphere: Cozy, Romantic, Trendy, Upmarket.
Baci Bistro features the following crowd: Groups, Tourists.
Baci Bistro features the following planning: Dinner reservations recommended, Accepts reservations, Usually a wait.
Baci Bistro features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Baci Bistro features the following children: Good for kids, High chairs.
Baci Bistro features the following parking: Free street parking, Paid parking garage, Paid parking lot, Paid street parking, Plenty of parking.
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