Amalfatano's - Hilo

Best pizza on the island, hands down! And I’m from Chicago! I didn’t try the pasta, but I have no doubt it’s amazing too! The family that runs the place is really lovely. I will definitely be coming back! Just a heads up, they’re only open until 6 or 7 during the week, and 7 or 8 on weekends, so make sure to plan ahead or you might end up with that cardboard-tasting pizza from Domino's… lol!

I really enjoy this restaurant because the staff is friendly and welcoming. The food is excellent; being a fan of Italian cuisine, I particularly love the lasagna and spaghetti. The pizza is also delicious, and everything is reasonably priced.

The best spaghetti and meatballs in East Hawaii! Everything is served family style, and it cost us just $35 for three people. We shared a large bowl of salad that was more than sufficient for everyone, and it was absolutely fantastic. The meatballs were made with grass-fed beef, and the spaghetti sauce was authentic, just like a true Italian would serve it. While the atmosphere is a bit dreary, the delicious food more than makes up for it.

Dinner here was great, it was like going a family friend and living with them together with big salad and some of the best pizza we live on the island here in 3 years. Absolutely come back. It's just cash.

Sorry for withholding a star, but, well, you know. We are visiting from the mainland; aren't most of us? We just had pizza, but it was great and had a nice unique flavor. The atmosphere isn't for everyone. If you would like to hear 78 years worth of the interesting life of Mario, this is the place. There was one very nice couple dining on pizza as well, regulars I might add, that made for good conversation. Wife Kelly was sweet and a great cook. You won't find a place like this in very many towns and some may say that's a good thing. We say we were lucky for the opportunity to eat there and to have an experience not often enjoyed.