Experience classic Italian cuisine by renowned Chef Tsutomu Ochiai at La Bettola Waikiki. Located within ʻAlohilani Resort, La Bettola Waikiki celebrates Italy’s simple yet sophisticated cuisine. Rustic Italian flavors converge with the bounty of the island, transporting diners from the shores of the Hawaiian Islands to the shores of the Mediterranean.

Executive Chef Tsutomu Ochiai, the creator of the famous uni (sea urchin) pasta, rose to prominence in Japan four decades ago for his iconic authentic Italian cuisine. From humble beginnings, Chef Ochiai is regarded as one of the most famous Japanese Italian chefs. Chef Ochiai spent years in Italy, learning in the kitchens of some of the country’s top restaurants, before returning to Japan.

The restaurant offers indoor seating next to ‘Alohilani’s iconic Oceanarium, a captivating 280,000-gallon, two-story saltwater aquarium containing a large variety of colorful native Hawaiian reef fish. Enjoy traditional Italian fare accompanied by magnificent views of the undersea world.