Hotel staff recommended this place and we were not disappointed. Food was good and the staff was friendly. Price was reasonable. Live music added to the experience.

We stopped for dinner at Cafe Pesto after a long day at Volcanoes National Park. Great laid back atmopshere, good vibe, great service, and yummy food. This may sound silly, but they have the best Focaccia bread.

We had a really good lunch at the Cafe Pesto. Fortunately, we called ahead for a reservation - it was really busy, even on a weekday. I had a pizza (really good sauce, lots of cheese) and my friend had a salad. The service was OK, not great. It's close to a local outdoor market, which is good to do... More

What a great restaurant. Friends from Hilo took us and it's no wonder it is one of their favorites. Such an open, airy atmosphere with quality service and wonderful food.

We made a reservation here because it was too far to drive to Merriman's in Waimea and we were very pleasantly surprised! Wow! My husband had the wok fired shrimp and scallops. I had the mango glazed chicken. Both were perfectly prepared and delicious. I usually hate ordering shrimp and scallops because they are often overcooked but these were perfect... More

Primarily a Pizza/Pasta restaurant, but it also has excellent salads and fresh fish. Eat in a large, light and airy room in Art Deco style; good friendly service and delicious food . Try the crab cakes and salad and the liliquoi (passion fruit) cheesecake. We will look forward to a return visit.

Was a good place to eat something, but personally, when on the beach, I love to eat fresh fish and seafood. The appetizer was delicious, we asked for callamari and it was perfect!!! For entree we had a pizza, that was very good, but not spectacular.

Have just returned from a holiday on The Big Island - Hawaii. Visited Cafe Pesto in Hilo on more than one occasion. Lovely atmosphere, good food, good prices. A must place to visit either for lunch or evening. Would advise booking in advance as always busy which is its own recommendation. Whatever you order DO NOT leave without having a... More

We needed a quick dinner in Hilo before driving to our resort. Cafe Pesto was very good for us. I had the regular Pizza and it was not the best pizza I have ever had, but close. And I am hard to please for pizza, most places are just poor. My wife had a chicken pesto dinner and hers was... More