IL Tappo

(Last visited December 6, 2022.) Vacationing in Hawaii for a couple of weeks so we're just exploring downtown Waikiki for a little bit, but it's time to eat! So we pulled out our trusty Yelp app to see what's around! We landed on Il Tappo since we like pizza! Let's see how it went!Atmosphere/Appearance: So the entrance to this place is like, through a hotel or something like that. The details are a little hazy, but what I DO REMEMBER is the beautiful fountain right out front and the market looking theme that was actually one of the bars! It was so cool and elegant. Once sat upstairs the views out into the city were beautiful. The restaurant wasn't too loud and felt quite intimate, like a great place for a date.Service: I can't remember who took care of us, but we had no problems whatsoever. I do remember the bartender being super friendly and approachable when we first walked in though.Food: We kept dinner light this evening and tried their Isalata Di Pollo which is a salad containing rucola, cherry tomatoes, olives, roasted chicken & shaved Parmigiano Reggiano. It was crisp, fresh, simple and had an excellent mix of ingredients. Not too over the top at all. We also went for the Margherita Pizza which contains tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella & pesto. Delightfully simple. The pesto was a gentle drizzle as to not overshadow the rich flavors of the sauce and cheese. The crust was light and fluffy with a good crunch around the edges.Value: Our salad was $24.00 and pizza was $23.00. It's Hawaii, it's downtown, it is what it is. Lol. Bring your wallet, you're on vacation right? Unless you live here... then you probably are a baller anyway.I really enjoyed this spot. It was chill, felt tucked away while being in a downtown city. Check it out if you're in the area.

Very high price for the small lasagna.No bread or salad and the bottled beer was $11 each. Not a good value for the money.Wait staff was attentive.

This restaurant was conveniently located at the place we stayed during our trip, so we decided to give it a try one evening.We were seated by the window overlooking the street, offering a lovely view of the nearby restaurants, shops, and people passing by.For drinks, I ordered a dirty martini, but the waitress--who was younger--was unfamiliar with it. She checked with the bartender, who prepared it, but unfortunately, it wasn't very good. We also ordered a Moscow mule, which was fine.Our meal included the prosciutto pizza and chicken pesto pasta. While the pizza was tasty, it could have used more prosciutto (just one slice per slice of pizza). The chicken pesto pasta lacked a proper sauce, feeling more like pesto-seasoned chicken and noodles rather than a cohesive dish.Overall, it was a decent experience. While the flavors didn't wow me, I'd consider returning to try other menu items

On July 5, 2024, I was sexually assaulted at a restaurant/bar called IllTappo in Waikiki by its owner, Salvatore. He offered me a drink, and my next memory was finding myself bent over a table, extremely ill and in the midst of an assault. I reported the incident to the police about a week later. In hindsight, I wish I had come forward sooner, as the delay limited the ability to collect critical evidence. However, in the immediate aftermath, I was physically unwell and needed time to process what had happened and decide how to proceed.One of the officers I spoke with suggested that I share my story publicly to warn others who might choose to work or be customers at this establishment. At first, the idea of sharing something so personal and painful in a public forum felt incredibly difficult and embarrassing. Even now, writing this brings up feelings of vulnerability and discomfort. However, after speaking with my dad, a former police officer who helped advocate for me with the Honolulu Police, mom and brother, they encouraged me to take this step to protect others.Since it appears that there will be no further legal action or justice in my case, I've decided to confront this head-on by sharing my experience. My intention is to warn others about Salvatore and IllTappo, so they can make informed decisions about their safety when choosing to work or patronize this establishment.If anyone else has experienced something similar at the hands of this individual or establishment, I encourage you to please report it to the police department.

Maybe it's just me and my Northern/Central Italian bias when it comes to Italian food, but it was not very good to me or my wife. Neither of us were prepared for an arriabiata sauce in everything. Out of 4 of us, only one thought it was a good meal. My wife and I were also left with some uncomfortable side effects that kept us both in the bathroom for quite some time in the following hours. The owner was present and engaging, the lone waitress was not terribly friendly. Wine's not our thing, so maybe the wine bar end is more effectively executed. It's not a place I will return to next time.

Please stop serving precooked/frozen food and call it Italian food. And it's crazy expensive! Never again!

This restaurant is wonderful, great and friendly service, DELICIOUS food. It's in a great area but a little hidden but totally worth it. We had salad, pizza, pasta. It was so good! We were speaking with the owner and she told us the chef is from Naples. The pizza had a delicious crust almost like sourdough and the sauce was so flavorful. The salads were well portioned and well seasoned. And the pasta was a huge portion and packed with flavor. I wish we had room for dessert! The ambiance is really beautiful with a fountain outside and a nice view of the Waikiki beach walk. We plan to come back whenever we're in Waikiki!

Great pizza! Delicious caprese salad! Wonderful and tentative service! Warm, welcoming, Italian vibe.

Best Italian restaurant ever! So authentic and true! Loved to meet Salvatore, the owner, so passionate about his restaurant. Best lasagna and tiramisu ever!!! Better than in Italy! thank you so much! Highly recommended

Amazing customer service, super super great food. I love their alla sorentina (prosciutto pizza) and their bruschetta is absolutely amazing, the best place on the island for Italian pizza. If you get the chance please stop by you won't be disappointed in them.