Since 1996, Café il Mondo has proudly served as a great place to enjoy pure deliciousness while making memories to last a lifetime. A true Honokaa favorite, this upscale eatery boasts a wonderfully swanky interior design with a truly inviting atmosphere. Beyond all that, they aim to elevate your dining experience with exceptional service from start to finish.
To fully enjoy the experience without kicking things off with a long wait, you’ll want to call well in advance to book a table. They’re well known as the place to go for special occasions, after all, leaving their tables booked out more often than not. By getting your name on the schedule, you’ll be sure that the team will be ready to roll out the red carpet when you arrive. As you walk through the doors, warm welcomes will come your way, and then their exceptional service will continue all throughout your meal.
While making your way to your table, you’ll want to take a moment to admire their swanky décor. Hardwood accents all around create an upscale feel while pairing perfectly with the stone walls, stained glass lamps, and eclectic décor. Prefer an open-air dining experience instead? Ask to sit out on the covered patio featuring stone flooring, pendant lights, and tile mosaics.
There’s no doubt about it – Their restaurant is a true sight to behold, and they have the fantastic service to match. Yet, the real magic still lies in their amazingly tasty food and drinks. They make all their pizza dough, focaccia bread, and other baked goods from scratch. Then, put the same level of effort into building bold flavor in every last menu item. Their bartenders go above and beyond as well, serving up cocktails, beer, wine, and more with a smile.
Their most popular items are:
Mondo Stone Oven Pizza
If you want to see just what their classic stone pizza oven can do, order up the Mondo on the double. Available in 10- and 12-inch rounds, this pizza begins with their housemade, hand-tossed dough. To that, they add your choice of either pesto or tomato sauce. Then, they pile on the cheese, mushrooms, onions, and artichokes before baking it until hot, bubbly, and golden brown around the edges.
Greek Calzone
Also created using their housemade dough, the Greek Calzone beautifully combines Italian and Greek flavors in every bite. To make this iconic dish, they spread marinara sauce on their fresh dough, and then add mozzarella and feta cheese. After that, kalamata olives, artichokes, bell peppers, and onions join the party before the dough gets folded up and pinched around the edges. Then, they put it in the pizza oven until golden brown and ready to enjoy.
French Dip with Au Jus
Whenever you order the French Dip with Au Jus, it’s best to get ready for beefy goodness in every bite. They make this dish by putting slow-roasted beef over their housemade bread. Then, they add cheese over top and bake it in the oven until perfectly melty. After that, they plate it up with a cup of au jus for dipping.
Save room for dessert if you’d like to end your meal with a sweet treat. Although they have many options to consider, their Brownie Sundae never fails to delight. They make their brownies fresh each day, and then top them with a big scoop of Tropical Dreams vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce. Prefer to just stick with the ice cream alone? Ask for a scoop of the Kona coffee ice cream, for sure.
Insider Tips:
-Want to skip straight to enjoying your food? Just call for takeout before leaving your hotel room.
-If you want to avoid missing out on their newest creations, ask about their daily specials before ordering.
-For the latest scoop on special events, early closing times, and everything in between, follow their Facebook page.