We debated a lot about going here, but the deciding factor was our Fodor's book which said this was THE BEST restaurant in Kauai, so we figured we couldn't lose. My wife and I went late so we could bring our toddler who was fast asleep and the staff was very accomodating. The gave us a table near the door... more

We ate here after a bad meal at Tide Pools (see review). Food was good with smaller portions which we liked. Price was fair, expected a little high at a resort. We would go back more

Dondero's has great food but you are going to have to spend a lot of money if you want to get really full. The portions are tiny because the menu is designed as a 4-5 course (including desert) meal--This would run between $70-90 per person, however they were running a summer special of a 4 course meal for $60 per... more

We were staying at the hotel, so we thought we would try it. Portions are designed so that you have a 5 course meal, but we weren't that hungry. Dessert was the chef's special and it was a real letdown. more

My husband and I each got the 5 course tasting menu here. It was pricey ($69 a person), but it was 5 courses. All of their portions are European-style, so it's in your best interest to order several courses. I had beef carpaccio, caprese, cheese tortellini, osso bucco, and the chocolate/hazelenut cake. My husband had the meet/cheese plate, zucchini soup,... more

My husband and I are not gourmet food people. We made reservations for Dondero's for my birthday. We were expecting a nice Italian restaurant, not a 4 or 5-course meal. The food was good, the service was not great (we waited 45 minutes between course 2 and 3). The music was very loud and made it hard for conversation. Items... more

This restaurant is supposed to feature "regional italian" food. I am from New York and have been to Italy so I have an expectation as to what italian food is. This is a far cry from traditional italian, northern or southern and it is very expensive for very small portions. The desserts were excellent, although not really italian. The wine... more

It's a nice atemosphere and the food was good but the portions are really small. You're supposed to order a few courses but even so I thought the portions were too small. The bread/olive oil was great!! Service was friendly and attentive. My husband didn't like one of the dishes he ordered and they took it off the bill. more

As for the negative reviews here, I believe this restaraunt has a new chef and a new menu as of recently. I was completely impressed with the food. This is a very talented young chef that creates the menu. He creates his own unique gelatos daily and they were awesome. We really enjoyed this restaurant. Of course, it's pricey it's... more