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Experience the fusion of Italy’s authentic flavors with the unique style of Hawaiʻi at Pueoʻs Osteria. Our restaurant sets the standard for culinary excellence with exceptional food and welcoming service. Offering delicious Pizza, Pasta, and Italian dishes for dine-in or take out. We pride ourselves on using locally sourced and premium imported ingredients, making us the go-to spot for celebrities, food enthusiasts, and locals alike. Join us and discover why Pueoʻs Osteria has garnered acclaim from publications like Honolulu Magazine’s Magazines Hale ʻAina Award, Hawaii Honolulu Luxury, Robb Report, Big Island Traveler, and Food Reviews by Koa. Dinner Seating: 5 PM – 9 PM Bar Seating: 5 PM – 11 PM
Intimate Italian eatery featuring traditional-style plates & cocktails in a warm interior.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 68-1820 Waikoloa Rd Suite 1201, Waikoloa Village, HI 96738
Phone: (808) 339-7566
Website: https://pueososteria.com/
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Reservations: opentable.com
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Reviews
Jamie Oakland
Made dinner reservations in advance for a group of 8 on a Wednesday evening – restaurant was pretty full and not very big (both indoor and outdoor seating).
Service was friendly but did take quite a long time to get our drink and food orders in. After that, the food did come out fairly quickly.
-Homemade Focaccia
-Garlic Cheese Bread
-Fries with Calabrese Sauce
-Rita Pizza
-Pesto Vegetable Pasta
-Espresso Martini
-Canoli
Everything was delicious and prices were as to be expected for the area. Views from patio were very pretty / nice breeze.
Would recommend for a nice meal with a medium size group.
… moreService was friendly but did take quite a long time to get our drink and food orders in. After that, the food did come out fairly quickly.
-Homemade Focaccia
-Garlic Cheese Bread
-Fries with Calabrese Sauce
-Rita Pizza
-Pesto Vegetable Pasta
-Espresso Martini
-Canoli
Everything was delicious and prices were as to be expected for the area. Views from patio were very pretty / nice breeze.
Would recommend for a nice meal with a medium size group.
Redfox442
EDIT: DO NOT RECOMMEND – I discovered the waitress modified my tip amount after my trip was over and I had to fight it through my bank. This is highly unprofessional behavior and very alarming, I feel I should have been offered a gift card and an apology as I spent a lot of time and money there just to be taken advantage of afterwards, then had to waste my time fighting with the credit card company.
Original review: Overall I enjoyed celebrating a special night with my family at Pueo’s. The food was really good and I appreciated the variety they offered. I will say that our waitress was very rushed and did not do any small talk – she did not ask where we were from, why we were visitng, whether we were celebrating anything etc. The flatware is really cheap and should be upgraded for the caliber restaurant this is. You will want to be certain that you get a reservation because the restaurant gets packed quickly! I also discovered they are charged credit card fees so be prepared for that rediculousness.
… moreOriginal review: Overall I enjoyed celebrating a special night with my family at Pueo’s. The food was really good and I appreciated the variety they offered. I will say that our waitress was very rushed and did not do any small talk – she did not ask where we were from, why we were visitng, whether we were celebrating anything etc. The flatware is really cheap and should be upgraded for the caliber restaurant this is. You will want to be certain that you get a reservation because the restaurant gets packed quickly! I also discovered they are charged credit card fees so be prepared for that rediculousness.
Christina_Green
This place is honestly the best restaurant I’ve ever been to on the Big Island — and this is only my second time in Kona, so trust me, I came ready to compare! The food was incredible. We ordered the Radiatore Ala Vodka “Pink Sauce” with shrimp… and WOW. The kind of food that makes you want to literally lick the plate clean — but I controlled myself and stuck to scraping every inch, every corner, every last centimeter of that sauce like a civilized person.
Our waiter, Calvin, told us to try the tiramisu for dessert, and I’m so glad we listened because it was the best I’ve had in my entire life. I was genuinely sad when it was finished — real heartbreak. We’re already planning to go back again before our trip ends.
When we arrived, we sat in the outdoor area and the most beautiful, colorful pink sunset appeared — I’m going to share a picture because it seriously set the whole vibe. It felt like the universe was saying, “Yes, you picked the right place.”
And you can’t miss the wall of celebrity photos with the owner when you walk in — everyone from Rob Lowe to Dave Grohl to Ivanka Trump has eaten here with the ownerIt totally adds to the charm and makes you think, “Okay, we’re in for something good.”
This place seriously is the best spot I’ve ever eaten at on this island. I could live off this food. With the whole trip being overcast and rainy, this restaurant honestly saved the vacation. It’s worth traveling all the way from Utah just to eat here.
So grateful we found it, and already counting down until round two!
I also must add that we had dinner reservations for two ahead of time and had a choice between sitting inside and outside. We sat outside, but there was a roof above and fans, so no bugs or flies got in the way.
… moreOur waiter, Calvin, told us to try the tiramisu for dessert, and I’m so glad we listened because it was the best I’ve had in my entire life. I was genuinely sad when it was finished — real heartbreak. We’re already planning to go back again before our trip ends.
When we arrived, we sat in the outdoor area and the most beautiful, colorful pink sunset appeared — I’m going to share a picture because it seriously set the whole vibe. It felt like the universe was saying, “Yes, you picked the right place.”
And you can’t miss the wall of celebrity photos with the owner when you walk in — everyone from Rob Lowe to Dave Grohl to Ivanka Trump has eaten here with the ownerIt totally adds to the charm and makes you think, “Okay, we’re in for something good.”
This place seriously is the best spot I’ve ever eaten at on this island. I could live off this food. With the whole trip being overcast and rainy, this restaurant honestly saved the vacation. It’s worth traveling all the way from Utah just to eat here.
So grateful we found it, and already counting down until round two!
I also must add that we had dinner reservations for two ahead of time and had a choice between sitting inside and outside. We sat outside, but there was a roof above and fans, so no bugs or flies got in the way.
Golden Girl
Reviews promoted us to try this place. It wasn’t bad but nothing remarkable with the exception of the coffee, it was great. I had eggplant Parmesan and liked how it was sliced but lacked flavor. My husband had the special shells with shrimp which was just ok, but again not bad. We anticipated, based on reviews, this restaurant had remarkable Italian food. Maybe we ordered the wrong things?
We did make a reservation since it was our anniversary and we’re asked if we were celebrating anything special and we told them. No mention from our waiter acknowledging, oh well. We did order dessert and it was again just okay.
I summary this place as just okay.
… moreWe did make a reservation since it was our anniversary and we’re asked if we were celebrating anything special and we told them. No mention from our waiter acknowledging, oh well. We did order dessert and it was again just okay.
I summary this place as just okay.
Thomas C.
All fresh pasta and great service. They get quite busy, but we were able to sneak in without a reservation. Not bad view at sunset on the patio. Probably everything on the menu is great.
… moreGarrett Meyers
Incredible experience, the food and the staff are amazing. We sat next to the chef window and had a lovely conversation with chef Jerin throughout the night. At some point, we mentioned we hadn’t found a poke place yet and ran out of time before flying out the next morning. Shortly after, he had prepared us a chefs special, a small custom poke platter, delicious and so special. Thank you for a wonderful dinner and conversation! Keep on cooking and inspiring others around you.
… moreCarla Parente
Make reservations! We shared some plates in order to try a variety of menu items. Each dish was authentically Italian and absolutely delicious! I was surprised to see Spaghetti ala Trapanese on the menu so I had to try it. I had this dish in Sicily and loved it. Pueo Osteria nailed it! I felt transported back to Trapani! Bravo!! We also ordered eggplant Parmesan, Bolognese, pollo Milanese, Rustico pizza, and grilled octopus. Each dish was full of flavour and perfectly cooked. The use of quality ingredients is evident! The pasta is expertly homemade, we enjoyed watching the pasta chef do his thing! Service was A++
Sadly, they ran out of tiramisu.
So on our way out, we made reservations!
… moreSadly, they ran out of tiramisu.
So on our way out, we made reservations!
Jodi Jacobson
Amazing place. We enjoyed the sunset during dinner. Great wine, food, and service!
Traveling alot and eating at fine dining many times a year, I was extremely impressed by the food. I forgot to take pictures of the main meal however, got the tiramisu!
Darcy our server gave great suggestions on food and made sure everything was perfect! The chef did amazing with the red wine reduction with an imported wine from Italy. I almost felt as if we were in Italy!
I can’t recommend this place enough. Definitely stop and check it out.
… moreTraveling alot and eating at fine dining many times a year, I was extremely impressed by the food. I forgot to take pictures of the main meal however, got the tiramisu!
Darcy our server gave great suggestions on food and made sure everything was perfect! The chef did amazing with the red wine reduction with an imported wine from Italy. I almost felt as if we were in Italy!
I can’t recommend this place enough. Definitely stop and check it out.
Nicholas Baiamonte
Stopped in for dinner while traveling from upstate New York and had a great experience. We were greeted immediately by a very friendly woman who seated us at the bar since the dining room was full. The bartenders were fantastic—attentive and welcoming.
We started with two cocktails and the meatball appetizer; both were excellent. For dinner, we ordered the veal and a vodka sauce pasta, and each dish was delicious and well-prepared.
For two entrées, one appetizer, and two drinks, the total came to about $150 before tip, which we felt was very fair for the quality and overall experience. The food quality was outstanding, and we would absolutely recommend this place and return again.
… moreWe started with two cocktails and the meatball appetizer; both were excellent. For dinner, we ordered the veal and a vodka sauce pasta, and each dish was delicious and well-prepared.
For two entrées, one appetizer, and two drinks, the total came to about $150 before tip, which we felt was very fair for the quality and overall experience. The food quality was outstanding, and we would absolutely recommend this place and return again.
Yulily
05/07/2025 (Wed)
We happened to notice this restaurant while fueling up nearby—the lively patio seating glowing in the sunset really caught our eye. Curious, we decided to come back and check it out.
We were seated on the patio, but on our way through, we saw that the indoor seating also looked stylish and comfortable. Just inside the entrance stood a striking red maple tree, giving the dimly lit interior a chic and cozy atmosphere.
We ordered the Crudo appetizer ($25), the Short Rib Pizza ($29), the Eggplant Parm as our main dish ($28), an Iced Tea ($5), and a Virgin Frozen Mocktail ($7). The pizza was flavorful, and the eggplant was especially delicious—soft, well-seasoned, and beautifully complemented by melted cheese.
Service was excellent. Even though the restaurant was quite busy, our server was courteous and attentive, and they kindly offered to take a photo for us. We were lucky to catch the sunset just as we were leaving, making for a memorable and satisfying evening.
… moreWe happened to notice this restaurant while fueling up nearby—the lively patio seating glowing in the sunset really caught our eye. Curious, we decided to come back and check it out.
We were seated on the patio, but on our way through, we saw that the indoor seating also looked stylish and comfortable. Just inside the entrance stood a striking red maple tree, giving the dimly lit interior a chic and cozy atmosphere.
We ordered the Crudo appetizer ($25), the Short Rib Pizza ($29), the Eggplant Parm as our main dish ($28), an Iced Tea ($5), and a Virgin Frozen Mocktail ($7). The pizza was flavorful, and the eggplant was especially delicious—soft, well-seasoned, and beautifully complemented by melted cheese.
Service was excellent. Even though the restaurant was quite busy, our server was courteous and attentive, and they kindly offered to take a photo for us. We were lucky to catch the sunset just as we were leaving, making for a memorable and satisfying evening.