PENNE PASTA CAFE

Who said a great meal has to be expensive? Chef Mark Ellman of Avalon and Maui Tacos has opened an intimate neighborhood Italian café with dining al fresco in the heart of Lahaina. Located in Dickenson Square, Penne Pasta offers thin crust pizzas, pastas, salad and nightly seafood specials, with nothing over $14.95. Mark’s home-style cooking here is reminiscent of the osteria café’s of Rome, light, fresh and distinctive. A wide variety of pastas, Pasta Pomodoro, Putanesca, Clam sauce, Bolognese, and the signature Baked Penne, to name a few. Nightly specials like Mahi Mahi, and Lamb Osso Bucco. Beer and wine, espressos and cappuccinos nicely round off a memorable Maui meal. 180 Dickenson Street, Lahaina (Near Maria Lanikila Church, 808-661-6633).