Taormina serves the timeless cuisine of Southern Sicily with contemporary style and flair. Inspired by the authentic flavors of Taormina, a seaside village in Sicily.
Executive Chef Hiro Mimura pairs fresh pastas with the highest quality seafoods and meats unspoiled by heavy sauces, Sicilian style pastas are dressed in pure, extra virgin olive oil. Fresh vegetables, lightly grilled fish, and lamb seasoned with herbs offer diners a healthy range of options.
Featuring fresh Sicilian cuisine for lunch and dinner, Taormina welcomes guests with indoor and outdoor dining in its Waikiki Beach Walk restaurant, designed by Peter Vincent & Associates. A wine list selected by Master Sommelier Roberto Viernes rounds out the experience with over 85 selections and Hawaii’s most diverse collection of Italian wine.
Executive Chef Hiroyuki Mimura joined WDI International, Inc. in January 2007, to assist former Executive Chefs Aki Yamamoto and Yoshifumi Shibata with the creation of Taormina Sicilian Cuisine’s Grand and Lunch menus. Chef Hiro has been an integral part of the management team that worked to open the restaurant and to ensure its future success.
Chef Hiro began his career in Tokyo, Japan at Trattoria Marumo where he learned the basics of management and the foundations to creating various Italian dishes. He then moved to Florence, Italy where he worked in various fine dining establishments as a Sous Chef, working directly under the Executive Chefs. In 2004, Chef Hiro competed in La Rotta del Vino Slow Food Contest in Italy where he placed 4th in the Appetizer competition and 1st in the Entree Competition.In June 2010, Chef Hiro was appointed Executive Chef of Taormina Sicilian Cuisine, drawing upon his vast knowledge and extensive experiences in Italy to create authentic Sicilian dishes. Chef Hiro understands the importance of using local and seasonal ingredients, and is committed to incorporating these kinds of ingredients in his dishes whenever possible. Chef Hiro is fluent in Italian and would be happy to have a conversation with guests about Taormina and his experiences in Italy.
Taormina is excited to present a special prix-fixe menu exclusively for Restaurant Week 2026!
Enjoy some of our most popular dishes, including our signature Beef Carpaccio and a traditional Italian Roman-Style Carbonara. For lunch, we are also featuring our Mentaiko Pasta, a longtime favorite among our Japanese guests.
Complete your meal with our popular Homemade Tiramisu for the perfect finish.
Lunch | $48
Dinner | $68
Both menus offer an exceptional value and are available for a limited time only.
Don’t miss this opportunity to experience some of Taormina’s most-loved dishes. We look forward to welcoming you!
