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For two star Italian, try Baci Bistro in Kailua. This place features outdoor dining. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a romantic atmosphere. This restaurant is inexpensive.
5.0 of 5 stars.
This is definitely one of the best Italian restaurants in Hawaii. It is definitely one of the most authentic. It rivals the food I actually had in Italy. The ravioli of the day is excellent! Pasta is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I find myself always ordering the Rigatoni con Salsiccia, with spaghetti instead of the rigatoni. I told myself to order the Linguini alle Vongole, since my friend Nikki did this one time we were...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We took out of town guests to this little Italian spot and most all the food was a hit. Try the specials if they have any, they are definitely the freshest and best prepared. Judging by the Chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Visit: 8/7/09 - Dinner. Had the Pollo Piccata and Creme Brulee. The Pollow Piccata was okay. The chicken was oily. I know this dish was supposed to be oily, but it just tasted more oily than...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten here three times and it's been outstanding every single time. There is ample parking around back. Bring quarters. The staff is friendly. They prefer reservations it seems however I am...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I avoided this restaurant for years because I felt the food was too expensive and wasn't all that. However, to my delight I had chicken marsala, and I liked it. Mind you it was not the typical...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe I ordered wrong here (I tend to go for the more interesting dishes)... but their version of Squid Ink Fettuccine was what I would expect McDonalds' to serve (if McDonald's served Squid Ink...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten at Baci Bistro maybe five times, but it's never been my choice. I've never had a bad experience, it's just that there are many other restaurants at which I'd prefer to dine. However,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
We have eaten here many times and if you are in a hurry, whether it is lunch or dinner do not even attempt to eat here. I have never eaten inside the restaurant for the fact it looks like pack...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have been going to Baci since it opened. I have never had a bad experience. The service has been good, the people are friendly and personable. The food is consistent and tasty. The Steaks where...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"Such an amazing neighborhood Italian restaurant. Prob the best on Oahu. Vongole is so good. tiramisu is very yummy. I miss it!"
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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We have eaten here many times and if you are in a hurry, whether it is lunch or dinner do not even attempt to eat here. I have never eaten inside the restaurant for the fact it looks like pack sardines stuffed...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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Good: Not getting food poisoning.. Bad: Being yelled at by the "manager" in the dining room. paying$36 for salty-cold chicken and the Hair-in-Ravioli Special!. Improvements: This restaurant shows a ...
judysbook.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I ate here twice in autumn 2008. Both times I ordered an appetizer and one of the featured fish dishes. The first time, everything was excellent. The second time, the soup was not hot enough and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Look for the greenhouse on the side of the medical building. That's Baci Bistro. It's a quaint place with good food. The waiters are pleasant and highly attentive. I had the chicken mushroom...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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I wish the location was a tad bigger, but the food was delicious! I'm pretty sure the manager was our waiter so the service was great! Huge wine selection and great food! We went for lunch and spent a little...
kudzu.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I forgot how I got it, but I got a $200 gift certificate from here....I ate here twice, and both times I took extra food out, but still have $80 or so left.I love gnocchi, so all I ever get it the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is, in my opinion, the best restaurant in Kailua, hands down. (But I do agree that the options in Kailua are somewhat limited and that the bread here is not the greatest.) It is fairly simple and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Some people think this is the best restaurant in Kailua, and I really don't know why. Then again, it's not like there are a lot of options there. Now, to be fair, I only ate here once, and it was a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A good friend of mine treated me to lunch here recently and I must say, I had a good time. I have never heard of this place prior and since it was an Italian restaurant, had somewhat low...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'd have to agree with Nathan with the different kind of experience between take out and dining in. My husband and I ate there a few months ago. We got the bruschetta, I got the gnocchi and I forget...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here for dinner twice and had two completely different experiences. The first time we went, we had to wait 10-15 minutes despite having a reservation; however, the host chatted with us and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not sure what to say about this bistro. I wanted to add 1 more star for the service, since service wasn't bad..but the food is...I'm not sure how to put it. It's not entirely bad, but it's just...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Baci Bistro is a gem of a place. The food is excellent and the service good. The heirloom tomato salad is always a favorite. The shrimp appetizer is outstanding. With food this good they really should...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing tomatoes on the bruschetta. Best cheesecake ever (seriously, I can't remember having a better slice). Friendly, attentive staff. Not to pricey.These are the things that stand out to me, while...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think there are two different experiences to the Bistro. Take out and Dine in. Take out you can only really focus on the quality of the food but dine in you get that added ingredient of a real...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My biggest complaint since moving from the mainland is decent Italian and Indian food. Baci has very good food.I'm vegetarian, so I cannot comment on the meat, but the pastas are good. The puttenesca...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Baci Bistro. The standout on their menu is the Mascarpone Cheesecake, which is simply the best dessert on the island of Oahu. It's the kind of dessert where you order it, finish it, then...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2007
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Baci Bistro is wonderful. They are a trendy northern italian restaurant. The risotto is just amazing. They have a awesome menu and a nice wine selection. The owner are very hand-on.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I rarely crave Italian, but when I do- this is my go to place on the Island. It's a small place, very cute, extremely friendly service and very good (but not outstanding) food. On my most recent visit...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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I am new to the windward side of the island. I was concerned that I wasn't going to be able to find any new "favorites." I am so glad I stumbled upon this place for lunch! I had the ravioli of the day, it was...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2007
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I love this restaurant! The food is always consistent! I love the black squid ink pasta dishes!
kudzu.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So far the best Italian Restaurant that I have been to in Hawaii. The daily soup is a great way to start and is always refreshing. There are also times when they have a tomato dish featuring yellow,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2007
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I recently visited Baci Bistro while in Honolulu for a convention based on a review in a journal published for the event. It is a small restaurant in Kailua, about a 30-minute drive up and down the mountains...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/11/2006
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Baci Bistro is a popular eating and meeting spot in Kailua. I'm not sure if we met the owner but a man who looked like he ran the restaurant was very personable and friendly when we came up to put ou...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/21/2005
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this place has fabulous food, i've never been disappointed...
dine.com - user review
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this is perhaps the best restaurant in the windward town of kailua, although since kailua is a bedroom community, it doesnit compete head-on with honolulu for customers and standards are lower here. baci...
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