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Inside restaurant 3 - Pueo's Osteria, Waikoloa, HI

Pueo's Osteria

4.6
4.6
1868 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 42 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
Welcome to Pueo’s Osteria, an Italian-inspired, inviting restaurant that provides great food, prepared from scratch daily, complimented with a stocked wine list and set in a delightful osteria environment. Co-Proprietor & Chef James Babian focuses on original creative dishes, pairing the finest, authentic Italian products with select seafood, produce and meats from boutique farms (sourced locally whenever possible), including “farm-fresh” products from local farmers’ markets.
Pueo's is located at the new Waikoloa Plaza in Waikoloa Village with ample free parking and designated pick-up stalls right outside the restaurant.
The "Pueo" is a nocturnal owl indigenous to Hawaii, which symbolizes Chef's focus on serving dinner and into the evening hours. Pueo's Osteria caters to locals and visitors via sit-down, bar and take-out. Engaging service, approachable pricing, great flavors and a lively atmosphere await at Pueo’s Osteria – food, wine & fun … "where the night owls meet."

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Bar Daily 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (808) 339-7566
  • Website
    https://www.pueososteria.com/?utm_source=pueos+homepage&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=source+opentabe+profile
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive chef
    James Babian
  • Catering
    Please visit our website for our catering menu and pasta options.<br />
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome the opportunity to help make your celebration or business event truly special and memorable with great food and beverage served with Aloha!Pueo's can provide indoor and outdoor settings for parties and groups of up to 100 people.please complete our event form or contact us directly for more information.
  • Location
    68-1820 Waikoloa Road Suite 1201, Waikoloa Plaza, Waikoloa, HI 96738
  • Neighborhood
    Waikoloa
  • Cross street
    Waikoloa road/Paniolo Ave
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 1,868 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Best Overall

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Best Food

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Best Service

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Best Value

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Innovative

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Good for groups

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Healthy

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Neighborhood gem

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Great for fine wines

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Pueo's Osteria on the Big Island offers "some of the best Italian food anywhere," featuring homemade pasta and a welcoming atmosphere. Guests rave about the "amazing" service and the restaurant's ability to accommodate special requests. While "gluten-free options" and "creative cocktails" are highlights, note the occasional high noise level.

1,868 Reviews

  1. Steve

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing. Had to wait a few minutes (ten?) after our reservation, no biggie - first seating was finishing up. Service was super friendly but slow, I think they were short handed. But it is Hawaii, be nice to everyone. Already planning our return!

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  2. Alan

    VIP

    Hawaii

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed a birthday celebration with friends. The staff were wonderful and the food was outstanding. It’s a bit of a drive from Kona, but well worth it.

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  3. Nikki

    VIP

    San Diego

    41 reviews

    1.0

    41 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    We had a 7pm reservation on a Thursday night and the place was packed, with a line out the door. There was so much noise inside that it was a relief to be seated outside, even though the view was cars and road. We ordered chicken Milanese for me and soup and salad for my husband that he asked to be served together. The soup came out 45 min later. The salad and chicken Milanese came over 1 hour after we'd ordered it. There was no communication by the waiter, no apology, no discount or comped item. The Milanese was so-so. The capers made it too sour, there were insufficient tomatoes, and the waiter grudgingly provided more parmesan upon request and even then whisked it away before sufficient additional cheese was provided. Overall I give it a C minus and would not go back.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Denver

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food. Sitting outside was preferred - especially after sunset. Staff was nice but expect super sow service - over 30 minutes to order a drink or food, 30 more minutes for even the bread to arrive, and no one checking in on you after you get your meal.

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  5. Doig

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Highly recommend., reservations required. Great Italian dining, starting with the home made bread, police pile and balsamic, wonderful! We then had a caprese salad also wonderful, fresh tomatoes with Taste!! Pesto and. Balsamic and best we had all trip. I had carbonara with pancheta that was unique and tasty, wife had the wild boar ragu. Large portions!! Service good. Only disappointment was no super Tuscan which she tried to substitute with Sangeovese which did not cut it

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  6. Bill

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a great experience, both dish were cooked to perfection! Looking forward to our next visit!

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  7. Jon

    Hawaii

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We arrived and were seated out on the covered lanai which was much quieter than inside where most of the crowd was. In addition to smaller tables there were 3 large tables set up outside so they expected a large party to arrive soon. We had a beautiful sunset and enjoyed a nice bottle of Rose. We started off sharing their version of a caprese with locally grown tomatoes. It was tasty, but the tomatoes seemed a little tough as they were in chunks not slices. Maybe they ran out of the local variety and had to substitute? For our next course we shared the squid ink pasta with prawns and we both savored this. For our mains my wife enjoyed the pesto pizza with Kale, and I had the Duroc Pork chop with herb polenta. The chop was tasty but needed to be cut with a steak knife, so maybe not as tender as I had hoped for but still quite good. The polenta was nice and flavorful. About the time the mains were delivered the wedding party for all those large tables arrived and it got very noisy and difficult to find our server who was probably overwhelmed by the large party. Overall a nice experience but a little noisy as we finished.

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  8. ROBERTA

    Sacramento

    61 reviews

    3.0

    61 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Positive reviews and interesting menu motivated the first time visit. The dining room and lanai were full upon arrival but we were seated at our reservation time and greeting promptly. The server was cordial and attentive and the crowd thinned during the 90 minutes that we spent there. When entrees had not arrived after 60 minutes, we were surprised and dismayed. When food did arrive, the pizza was hot and fresh but the very small bowl of overpriced carbonara was not. At this point, we were not interested in waiting longer and will have to decide whether to return.

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  9. Les

    Anchorage

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional. Authentic Italian food. Cost is what you’d expect for very good food.

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  10. Stacey

    VIP

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We waited over one hour for a pizza, food was mediocre. Waitress was almost non existent, very disappointing.

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FAQs

Pueo's Osteria offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (808) 339-7566.

Pueo's Osteria is rated 4.6 stars by 1868 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 42 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Pueo's Osteria

68-1820 Waikoloa Road Suite 1201, Waikoloa Plaza, Waikoloa, HI 96738

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Waikoloa road/Paniolo Ave
  • Neighborhood
    Waikoloa
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Bar Daily 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    James Babian
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.pueososteria.com/?utm_source=pueos+homepage&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=source+opentabe+profile
  • Phone number
    (808) 339-7566
  • Catering
    Please visit our website for our catering menu and pasta options.<br />
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome the opportunity to help make your celebration or business event truly special and memorable with great food and beverage served with Aloha!Pueo's can provide indoor and outdoor settings for parties and groups of up to 100 people.please complete our event form or contact us directly for more information.
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