Cafe Pesto - Hilo

The moment you walk in you are hit with the wood fire and marinara smell. You know your in for a treat. This restaurant was featured on Triple D and for good re... read more The moment you walk in you are hit with the wood fire and marinara smell. You know your in for a treat. This restaurant was featured on Triple D and for good reason. The atmosphere is so pleasant in a old architectural building that makes you feelnostalgic and have a ratatouille moment. The food is a cut above in ingredients and unique flavors. A island flare on commondishes. This is a must stop, you will not be disappointed.

Good food and fast service. Loved the garlic bread served soft and hot. Pizza was very tasty and with crushed red peppers; it hit the spot. Pasta had a lot of f... read more Good food and fast service. Loved the garlic bread served soft and hot. Pizza was very tasty and with crushed red peppers; it hit the spot. Pasta had a lot of flavor but I personally feel it could?ve been cooked a little longer. Overall I would recommendit if you are having an Italian food craving. Cheers! Aloha.

Couldn?t wait for dinner so came for lunch, on a Thursday! No wait and open tables just a little after opening. Mom and I shared the coconut calamari tender pie... read more Couldn?t wait for dinner so came for lunch, on a Thursday! No wait and open tables just a little after opening. Mom and I shared the coconut calamari tender pieces with crispy panko coconut crust dipped in a sweet and spicy sauce which also camewith a tiny side of shredded veggies and picked ginger! The Korean garlic cream cheese bread was delicious, but just a tad bitsalty on top and the seafood risotto delicious! Service was quick and attentive and food delicious!

We had a great time here but the food was sliced a bit too much for my son. He is 7. My wife and I loved everything, including the burger my son didn't care for... read more We had a great time here but the food was sliced a bit too much for my son. He is 7. My wife and I loved everything, including the burger my son didn't care for. The burger was seasoned with lots of herbs which we liked but just a bit too much for myson. The volcano mist salad is too die for... Can't wait to go back and have that again

We loved our dinner. We ordered the Greek salad. The addition of goat cheese was a perfect compliment to the dressing and other toppings. We really enjoyed the... read more We loved our dinner. We ordered the Greek salad. The addition of goat cheese was a perfect compliment to the dressing and other toppings. We really enjoyed the seafood medley risotto. The risotto, shrimp, and fish were cooked perfectly and had greatflavor. It was a little pricey, but we were pleased with how good the food tasted and the friendly service.