Are you looking to enjoy a magical date night in the heart of Koloa Town? If so, you definitely need to book your table at La Spezia. With their scratch-made Italian fare, full wine bar, and warm ambiance, this Kauai eatery serves as a great place to spend a romantic evening. Their brunch menu is no slouch either, offering a chance to kickstart your day with bright, bold flavors.
Whether you want to swing by for dinner or brunch, you must reserve your table ahead of time. The restaurant stays busy year-round, although it gets especially hectic during the tourist season. Despite the rush, you can always expect to get phenomenal service from the start to the end of your meal. The team goes above and beyond in helping you have the absolute best dining experience at every visit.
In addition to their quality service, the warm, inviting atmosphere sets the stage for an amazing meal, especially if you’re looking for a romantic aesthetic. Once the food arrives, however, everything else drops away as the tantalizing smell of scratch-made Italian fare comes your way.
Upon taking that first bite, you’ll undoubtedly fall in love with the rich flavors and perfect textures. The sauces obviously use fresh, local ingredients, the pasta is always al dente, and even the parmesan cheese over the top is of the highest quality. They have a full wine bar, too, and their servers are happy to help you select your perfect pairings.
If you’d like to sample their full range of offerings, you absolutely need to stop by for brunch. Served on Friday from 8 am to 12 pm and 8 am to 1 pm through the weekend, their brunch menu features all the fan favorites. Eggs Benedict, Banana Pancakes, and even Spaghetti & Meatballs make their appearance, letting you fill up on a wide variety of selections. They even offer a Bloody Mary Bar complete with their house-pickled veggies, although you could just go for simple mimosas instead.
Treat yourself to their:
Eggs in the Grass
A brunchtime favorite, the Eggs in the Grass promises to delight your tastebuds from the very start. They create this dish by toasting an English muffin, sauteing asparagus, and poaching eggs. Then, they pile the asparagus and eggs on the muffin before covering it all with their housemade hollandaise sauce. Home fries land alongside to bring it all together.
Oxtail Pappardelle
When you want to enjoy next-level comfort food, treat yourself to their Oxtail Pappardelle. They start this dinner entrée well before they open by braising the oxtail until perfectly tender and handmaking the pappardelle noodles. Then, they toss the oxtail in au jus and pour it over the perfectly al dente noodles right before serving.
Hanger Steak
If you’re in the mood for bold beefy flavors with all the fixings, the Hanger Steak is definitely the way to go. To kick off this popular entrée, they marinate and cook the hanger steak until juicy and tender. As it hits the plate, potato puree, roasted broccoli, and pecorino cheese join the party. Then, right before serving, a marsala demi finishes it all off right.
Like the rest of the menu, the dessert offerings change often. Depending on when you come in, you might get a chance to try their Salted Caramel Panna Cotta, Chocolate Orange Mousse, or Amaro Cheesecake. They’re all worth trying to save room in your belly for a sweet treat, so aim to go easy on the appetizers and entrees. If you can’t, that’s no problem. Just ask for your dessert to go and enjoy it back in the hotel room.
Insider Tips:
-Want to skip the wheat-heavy pasta? Ask to sub in zucchini noodles instead.
-If you’re dining with a party of six or more, expect them to automatically add an 18% gratuity to the bill.
-All credit card transactions are subject to a service charge.