It had been a while since my last lunch at Rigo, so I was excited to return and see what was new. One thing I noticed right away was that the parking lot is now valet only. After seeing how busy the restaurant was on a weekday afternoon—and how small the parking lot is, I can see why they have valet parking only.
I met up with a couple of friends, and one of them insisted that we order the crostini to start. It featured toasted bread topped with prosciutto, fresh papaya, mascarpone cheese, and macadamia blossom honey.
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I'll admit, I was skeptical. Two of us at the table aren't even fans of papaya. But after one bite, I was happily proven wrong. The sweetness of the papaya paired beautifully with the salty prosciutto and creamy mascarpone. I never would have thought to order this.
Before our entrées arrived, each of the lunch specials came with a fresh salad to start. Crisp, fresh, and lightly dressed.
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For our entrées, we ordered different dishes from the July Specials menu: Shrimp & Shiso Cream, Lamb Ragù Puttanesca, and the Seafood Caldoso.
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Every dish was nicely plated and packed with flavor. I really appreciate how the pasta was prepared al dente!
To finish, we each ordered the gelato/sorbet, where you get to choose two flavors. I went with vanilla and raspberry, and the combination was light, refreshing, and the perfect ending to our lunch.
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This visit left me wondering why I'd waited so long to return. Hopefully, it won't be nearly as long before my next meal at Rigo.
RIGO
885 KAPAHULU AVENUE
808-735-9760
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