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Dondero's

1571 Poipu Road, Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa, Poipu, Kauai, HI 96756 (Koloa)
808 240 6456
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Ranked #15 of 25 restaurants in Poipu
Price range: ₹347 - ₹2,429
Cuisines: Italian
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Good for: Romantic, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations
Neighbourhood: Koloa
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW via mobile

Great seating area out side reserved for guests of the hotel, service was great they knew just when to be there and when to leave u alone, the food was good not great, I'm picky and when it comes to 5 star food it's not all the same, tide pools which is also at the same hotel was a good... More

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Raleigh, North Carolina
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2013

My husband and I ate here while on our honeymoon. We were staying at a hotel close to the Hyatt and decided to check it out. My Mom had bought a bottle of Cristal for us so we were able to take it and even removed the cork fee since it was a celebration. Rosemary was our waitress and was... More

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Woking, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013

We ate twice during our week at the Grand Hyatt, it was our favourite restaurant at the hotel. Good choice, fairly pricey but worth it in our opinion

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013

This is the "fine Italian" restaurant option at the Grand Hyatt in Poipu. Expensive. Sitting inside takes away the tropical feeling of the resort and can be noisy if crowded. Food is good but not great. If you're staying at the Hyatt, Dondero's a reasonable *second choice* after Tidepools, especially if you can sit outside. If you are staying off... More

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See 2 more reviews by ds_95070 for Poipu
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013 via mobile

Good Italian food and pasta. But too expensive for what you get. Setting is beautiful and staff is very friendly.

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Denver, Colorado
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

Patrick, our server, did a great job and I really enjoyed my meal here, but my wife's steak wasn't anything special and desert was a bit of a disappointment considering the cost. You will enjoy your dinner here, but it won't be the dining highlight of your vacation. Also, make sure you have plenty of 'credit' left on your card... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

Unique twist on traditional Italian food. Everything was pretty good. You must try the gelato, it was my favorite part of the meal.

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Cupertino, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

The food had beautiful presentation. but the seafood was not that great. I had a terrible stomack ache followed by diarrhea after eating the most expensive seafood entry there. However, other members in my dining group didn't have any issue with the food. so not sure it was my stomack or the food.

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See 5 more reviews by Ying9 for Poipu
Buffalo Grove, Illinois
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

Considering the limited options for Itlaian food on the island, this is the one with the best food that we have found. Cafe Portofino up in Nawiliwili is awful and in Cafe de Amici in Poipu is fair, so that leaves Dondero's. Their service is good and the food is fine, but priced like everything on the islands, a bit... More

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

Friendly, courteous, professional, you are treated with every respect, almost like royalty at this lovely restaurant that has an ambience that is second to none. The cuisine is superb and you leave with a memory that will last a lifetime.

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