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Dondero's

1571 Poipu Road, Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa, Poipu, Kauai, HI 96756
808 240 6456
Ranked #14 of 22 restaurants in Poipu
4.0 of 5 stars 122 Reviews
Price range: INR334 - INR2,341
Cuisines: Italian
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Good for: Romantic, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations
Neighbourhood: Koloa
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122 reviews from our community

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LITTLE EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

Food had no taste and the price was just stupid for the plate you got! Really More

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Dallas
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

The food was very good. I had the colossal stuffed shrimp and they were out of this world. Service was outstanding, as well as the atmosphere. It is quiet and romantic. It is expensive but worth it for a treat. More

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London
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

Excellent food and service. Best italian I have ever had. Ate here twice it was that good. Waiters were so friendly and very attentive. More

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Boca Raton, Florida
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

food was excellent. Just keep in mind portions are small. It is like really eating in Italy as that is how they serve their food. You are expected to pick multiple items and have a little of everything. The food was so good we requested we speak to the chef just to compliment him in person. More

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Columbia SC
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

Staff was knowledgable about dishes. Good food, great view, good bartenders More

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oregon
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

I'm not one who wants huge portions of food, but a spaghetti appetizer served on a huge plate with maybe a half of cup of pasta was ridiculous. Plus the food was over sauced and served cold. Maybe it was an off night, but the worst meal this past week. More

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seattle
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

Dondero's ambiance is really split into two restaurants. Old, over the top Italian inside. And cool, scenic and refreshing outside. Needless to say, eat on the terrace!! The food is great Italian with a lot of small plates that you can order to share. So you don't have to have a big dinner, unless you want to. Nice wine list... More

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Palatine
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012
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The food was good, but the portions were the smallest I've ever seen in any restaurant. The pasta dishes are served on giant plates that make the food look like a speck in the middle. The tortellini dish had three pieces. A complete dinner is at least $150 per person with an average wine. This was the biggest disappointment on... More

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Gwynedd, Pennsylvania
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

I need out ALOT and while I liked the outdoor dining and the ambiance, the food was nothing special. Grand Club was good enough for me. More

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Davidson, North Carolina
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

Excellent Italian Restaurant in The Grand Hyatt Hotel. Need a reservation. Food and wine list very good. Lovely setting. Something different if you are tired of more island fare. More

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