Location: Waikoloa
Top Restaurants in Waikoloa
Best Italian food near Waikoloa, Hawaii, United States
Find out what Italian restaurants to try in Waikoloa. The South Kohala coast of the island of Hawaii is home to Waikoloa Beach. Ancient Hawaiian history and culture, including petroglyphs believed to represent the heavens, stands side-by-side with ultra modern full-service resorts. Waikoloa is also home to fine examples of traditional Hawaiian aquaculture. In 1985, the University of Hawaii renovated the Anchialine ponds which today nuture a wide variety of sea life. Nearby Anaeho'omalu Bay has the Ku'uali'i and Kahapapa Fishponds.
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6. James Angelo's Underground Pizza
Overall Ratings
4 based on 123 reviews
Reviewed By Breaktimer
The pizzas here are great! Always on point. My family and I tried the spaghetti with meatballs for the first time and it was a total disappointment. The pasta sauce tasted like it came out of a can and it was also cold. The meatballs were rock hard. We also ordered the Eggplant Parmesan and was o.k. We will however be back for their pizzas.Hi Breaktimer!Thanks for taking the time to write a review and we're so happy that you enjoyed out pizzas.I'm sorry that you were not satisfied with our spaghetti and meatballs. Our marinara sauce cooks slowly for 24 hours using imported Pastene tomatoes from the mainland. Our meatballs are 100% beef and are left to slowly cook in our marinara.I would just ask if you aren't satisfied with anything please let us know right away so we can make you happy in the future!
5. Luna Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 126 reviews
At LUNA Restaurant we are PASSIONATE about serving YOU our Fresh, Local Italian-Style cuisine! We make our pastas, pizza dough, sauces and dressing on premises every day. Come taste the difference! Proud Supporter of SLOW FOOD USA and our LOCAL FARMERS!
Reviewed By PlPlJns
Looking for a quick light evening meal. Their "Formaggio" large Pepperoni Pizza with red onion was very for size for 2 and excellent taste. Reasonably priced and excellent service.
4. Pau
Overall Ratings
4 based on 372 reviews
Reviewed By NaplesDayna
I feel bad...we wanted to love the pizza, the other 3 tables of diners tonight were locals, we left full but won't be back. Our best description is Pau's reminded us a college town late night pizza place...cheap...filling...you eat the pizza because you came for pizza...and I'm not talking a University town pizzeria but a middle of nowhere college town pizzeria. We had 2 beers, an iced tea and a pizza w/mushrooms, onions and sausage, and a Caesar salad to share. Our bill was $49 plus tip, again cheap. Metal chairs, sticky tables, floor that needs steam cleaned, small napkins and small glasses of water or tea. The Caesar was fresh and tasty. The pizza crust tasted frozen (I'm sure it isn't), the cheese half melted, sauce was sweet, the onions were cooked 1st so limp vs raw onion baked, we couldn't find a mushroom, the sausage was good. We ate everything...we were hungry...we drove from our hotel. The staff was friendly but too casual. We were there for 45 minutes and only saw 1 to-go order picked up, maybe they deliver? Sorry, set your expectation.
3. Romano's Macaroni Grill
Overall Ratings
3 based on 1425 reviews
Reviewed By akfireman
My parents were going out for their 25th Anniversary, Sept 4 at around 530-600pm and they wanted Macaroni Grill. Both my parents live In Waikoloa and had spoke about it all day, when they arrived, there was only 3 tables of people and three servers, Their server was supposed to be an older gentleman that completely blew them off. 25 minutes of waiting, no water, no acknowledgement, nothing from their server except when he walked by and told them after 25 minutes âIâll be with you in a little bitâ. Seriously Macaroni Grill, you better get some better help this was the first time in years my parents were able to go to dinner on their own, they wanted to spend the 25th Anniversary with you and you wouldnât even acknowledge they were there. I hope everyone reading this decides to go elsewhere because there are ALOT better restaurants in this area then your place. You can read all my reviews Iâve always been a straight shooter and I can assure you I will let everyone I come in contact with to avoid your restaurant due to your HORRIBLE waiter. Have a great day. Aloha akfireman,Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're very sorry to hear your recent visit was not up to standard. Please know we greatly appreciate your feedback about our service. We'd like to discuss this experience further. Can you please message us directly with your contact info, or contact the Direct of Operations directly at [email protected]? We sincerely hope you give us another chance in the future.Sincerely,Guest Relations
2. Nui Italian
Overall Ratings
4 based on 96 reviews
Daily specials prepared by Chef GIno. Italian restaurant and bar. Wood-fired pizzas, family-style pastas, locally-sourced salads and creative Italian specialties. Roman pizzas made from dough aged 72 hours and Neopolitan pizzas cooked in a 600 degree wood
Reviewed By BigIsleFoodie
This is the best "Italian" restaurant on the Big Island. For those who have not experienced Sicilian cooking, the spices and herbs are blended so that the flavors are different from other regions of Italy.Chef Gino Cipriano is from Sicily and has worked in great kitchens in resorts from Venice and Florence to Taormina and Rome. He continued his career in both Paris and the U.S. at notable resort restaurants in Miami and San Francisco.Chef Gino's version of arancini, Sicily's comfort food, is sooo delicious. His ahi salad, tomato/burrata starter and his unique balsamic dressing are outstanding. The main courses are equally delicious.And parking at the hotel is complimentary with your meal.6 stars out of 5. Thank you, Chef.
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1. Pueo's Osteria
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1123 reviews
Reviewed By RayPecGal
We had a wonderful dinner here. Great / helpful server. The Brussel sprouts were to die for. The calamari was excellent as well. Both couples ordered pizzas with a side of spaghetti. Iâd like to try the other flavors! Topped dinner of with the chocolate dessert. Yes please it was good!
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