On Saturday, September 29th, Cafe Pestoʻs culinary team will be joining over 30 Hawaii chefs from all islands at the 22nd Annual Taste of the Hawaiian Range event at the Mana Christian ‘Ohana (Old Kahilu Town Hall) and the adjacent YMCA Minuke Ole Park in Waimea. Read More
10 Best Pasta Places in Hawaii
We were recently featured in an article by Best Things Hawaii – “10 Best Pasta Places in Hawaii”! Check out what they had to say: Read More
Brunch in Hilo at Cafe Pesto Hilo Bay
Aloha Kakahiaka!
Chef Casey and the staff at Cafe Pesto Hilo Bay welcome you to join us for brunch! We’re NOW open Tuesday through Sunday from 8:00am – 11:00am for brunch – made from locally sourced ingredients that are SURE to be a hit!
Cafe Pesto Kawaihae Location Closed
It is said that all good things must come to an end – and so it is with us…
After 30 years, we closed our doors permanently on Saturday, 3/31/2018.
Mahalo for your many years of patronage!
But most of all – Thanks for the memories!
We invite you to visit our Hilo location which is open for Brunch, Lunch & Dinner.
A Taste of Italy – Wine Pairing
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Pop-UP Hawaiian Restaurant
In celebration of the 2017 Merrie Monarch Hula Festival, Executive Chef Casey Halpern is preparing some of Hawaiiʻs favorites in the breeze-way of the historic S. Hata Building on Friday, April 21st, 2017 from 11AM – PAU! Itʻs a pop-up style restaurant weʻre calling “Ka Piko” – offering take-out Hawaiian food in the Downtown Hilo area! Read More
20th Annual Taste of the Hawaiian Range |Cafe Pesto – Hilo
On Friday, October 9th, Cafe Pestoʻs culinary team will be joining over 30 Hawaii chefs from all islands at the 20th Annual Taste of the Hawaiian Range event at the Hilton Waikoloa Village.
The “tastes” use 100 percent pasture-raised beef, pork, lamb, goat, mutton and wild boar—plus fresh island fruit and vegetables. Attendees graze at culinary stations while visiting vendor booths to meet the farmers and ranchers who grow our food. Read More
Winner OpenTable Dinerʻs Choice |Cafe Pesto Kawaihae
Recipe: Island Seafood Risotto
We really enjoy this recipe and wanted to share it with you. Our Island Seafood Risotto is a house speciality and is available on our menu daily! Read More