Ricado's Italian Restaurant

Excellent food matched by excellent service.
Not heavy seating or loud noises.
Ambiance is intimate for parties of two or more.
Parking is plenty, and the location is across from Pearlridge Downtown-side, in the Pearl Kai Shopping Center.
And the prices are half of the cost of "those other guys."

Monday evening dinner walked in and seated quickly with no wait, hot delicious bread loaves given right away (careful, it'll fill you up if you don't restrain). House (perfect for one) and antipasto salads (for two to share) are a great way to start. Didn't have appetizers this time (oh, that bread!!) but have had the crispy calamari. Our family of six was very pleased with the pastas and dishes like the special pork chop dish, veal piccata and linguine with clams which were all generous portions and arrived hot and quickly. The service at Ricardo's is always excellent, with attentive and friendly service from start to finish. This quiet spot is a great place to enjoy a lovely dinner.

I've been coming here since 2012 and It's so amazing!! The staff has always been friendly and accommodating. The fettuccine Alfredo is the best I've ever had!

We usually come to Pearl Kai for sushi or curry, but we wanted to try something new and boy are we glad that we did. I LOVE Italian food, so I don't know why we haven't tried this place beforehand. The Linguine and Mushroom that I had was on point and the steak with garlic butter sauce that my husband had was amazing. Colette, our server, was really kind and checked in with us multiple times. We will definitely return to try more dishes! Cannoli appreciation pic attached~

Exterior may not be flashy, but here you will experience amazing food and service! My daughter asked me to tip well given how much she loved the pasta :)

We have been to Ricardo's many times and haven't been disappointed each time we have ate here. We normally go on the weekends but we were craving for Italian so decided to go on the weekday. We have a couple Italian restaurants nearby our area but Ricardo's food is really good and worth the drive out. They give a lot for the price. The servers are incredible and they always refill your water. Trust me, you won't be disappointed. What we have tried since we started eating here... French bread, Pollo Alpesto with Rigatoni noodles, Fettuccine Chicken Alfredo, Chicken Parmigiana, New York Steak, House Salad, Shrimp and Scallop Scampi, Eggplant Parmigiana and Plantation Tea. We haven't tried their desserts yet because we are so full and have no room for dessert...lol. We will try it eventually.
Photo: Eggplant Parmigiana

Amazing food and service! I got the Carbonara & it was so flavorful, the sauce was the best I’ve had. My husband had the Pollo Primavera and it was also super good! We will definitely be back :)

This excellent little Italian restaurant is homey with good food. The atmosphere is casual and great for families. The wine list is simple and has a range of affordable to higher-end choices. The seafood selection on the menu stands out with many good options. Excellent choice for Italian if you're around Pearl City.

My daughter & I were Ono for Italian food. So, we decided to take a detour on the way home and stop by Ricado's. We were greeted & seated as soon as we walked in. Brandon was our waiter and was very knowledgeable of the menu. He made great suggestions. We couldn't decide what to get because of all the great dishes on the menu. Brandon's customer service was superb 🤙👍👍👍. The food was very tasty, especially the fried mozzarella, pasta & teramisu. Winner!!!!! Thanks for an awesome dinner experience. We will definitely be back to satisfy our Italian food desires. 😋

Delicious Cheese Ravioli with Marinara Sauce and Meat Lasagna 🤤

I like how the main guy is serious, while the staff around him is fun and chill at the same time. He executed our orders perfectly. I am all about the lasagna and their bread. It's my go to meal. Hopefully you find yours as well.

I LOVED IT! Homestyle Italian (and that's coming from a Jersey girl). Decent prices and a wide menu selection. Staff was very professional. Well established as a local favorite restaurant. ❤

Food is great, but the service is slow. Took nearly 20 minutes to get our food, after ordering.

Amazing food! Great service!

It's been over 2 years since I last visited. Good to know that it's still run by the same people. Food and price are on point. Still my favorite Italian place. My late husband loved the New York Steak and I still love the Chicken Saltimbocca. Beverage list could be better though.

My family and I love the food here because it tastes good and is consistent. The bread is hot and fresh.

Food selection and prices are excellent. As a solo diner, my one complaint, if it's even fair to make one about this well-run place, is the service. From the moment I sat down, I felt bombarded by overkill attention to the point I never had one minute to relax. Some patrons, however, may look forward to servers whizzing by every 10 seconds to accommodate you or the table next to you.

There was a small wait time (15 minutes) when we got there. This restaurant is very cozy. The employees are very professional and friendly. The service and food were outstanding. There were 4 of us I had the Penne, my daughters had the chicken Alfredo and Linguine with meatballs and lastly, my husband had veal marsala. I couldn't finish all of mines and needed a take out box.

Ricados is a staple of pearl city for Italian foods. They have generous portions. Amazing wait staff and delicious food. If only I had a second stomach I'd be able to finish it all...... Their marsala sauce and house specials are to die for. 10/10 recommend. Also the bread is hot, light, not overly salty which leaves room for you to taste the rest of the flavors of the food.

I've been here many times during lunch. The place is quaint but has enough seating for the time. The waiter I usually have is very friendly and prompt and makes sure you're good during your meal.
The food here is delicious, but I can't compare it to fancier places. The hot bread is very soft and tasty. My favorite entree is the chicken Alfredo, but I've enjoyed some of the other items I've had as well and their fried mozzarella is always fried perfectly.