Dondero's - Lihue

Our hotel concierge suggested Dondero’s for our 20th anniversary. She was spot on! From the moment they welcomed us, to the time we exited, we were treated like royalty. The food was extraordinary and the service by Juan was wonderful. Christen, the manager, even welcomed us and her and Juan made us feel like our important day was just as special to them as it was to us! What an AMAZING experience! We will absolutely recommend them to everyone we know!

Fabulous! Loved the italian music playing on the patio... food was outstanding and we felt comfortable there, the staff were all welcoming! We will definitely go again. It was an easy, romantic ending to our vacation.

Let me be clear: the food isn't bad, you just pay (a lot) for good, rather than great. Service was pretty good (which is more than I can say about the other fine dining place in the same hotel). The grilled fish was in an overly-rich sauce, making the fish flavor disappear. The chicken piccata was good, but not especially lemony. Outrageously expensive (over-priced) wine list with few decent options by the glass.

A most fantabulous experience. superb dining experience. Exquisitely delicious Italian food. Believe me I've had my fair share of my 58 years of life this restaurant is at the top of the list now. Our waiter, Juan, went so far above and beyond superb, I will leave it at that.

We had an amazing experience at this restaurant! The service was exceptional, and the atmosphere was delightful. The Margherita pizza featured local cheese and was truly delicious. The cacio e pepe gnocchi was absolutely divine! Additionally, they offer an impressive selection of wines that exceed expectations. The mango sorbet was very good—almost as good as the ones in India, the land of a thousand mangoes. We are also grateful for the warm welcome we received, as we were able to dine there without a reservation.