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

Pueo's Osteria

4.6
4.6
1887 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 55 times today
  • Neighbourhood 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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 1,887 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

    Neighbourhood 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.

1,887 Reviews

  1. Tamara

    VIP

    San Diego

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing food! We loved every dish that we shared around the table with our 4 person party. Mouth-watering octopus and crab cakes, and pasta dishes, fresh fish catch and lobster tail. A perfect way to welcome in the New Year! Mahalo!!

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  2. Bruce

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious New Years Eve dinner. We had a wonderful evening.

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  3. Taylor

    VIP

    Salt Lake City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything we ordered was amazing. Loved the veal and risotto dish. Pizza crust was perfect.

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  4. Jackson

    El Paso

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    An enjoyable and satisfactory dinner meal. Food was very good, and service friendly and timely. Did not meet level of expectation as compared to price of food. Menu variety was excellent; food quality was very good. Surprised that there was an automatic 20% service charge even though there was two separate tables of 4 and 5 — not a single table of 9, or a request for separate checks.

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  5. Patrick

    VIP

    Hawaii

    124 reviews

    5.0

    124 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I live on the Big Island full-time and dine at Pueo's almost weekly. Why? Because Pueo's consistently offers some of the best food in Hawaii. The ingredients are locally sourced, when possible. The menu is Italian and changes seasonally. The daily specials are always delicious. The service is always friendly and attentive. And all of the pasta is freshly made on sight!

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  6. 高則

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    はじめて行きましたが、噂通りのクオリティで大満足でした。次回もまた行きたいですし、友人にもオススメしたいです。

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  7. Dianne

    Palm Springs

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We had a 5:45 reservation and didn’t receive our meals until 7:10. The food was mediocre at best. We were so excited to go and were very disappointed. It was very loud and expensive. All in all the only thing we enjoyed was the sunset.

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  8. Don

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    99 reviews

    5.0

    99 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are local and have been coming here for the past 5 years. Pueos never disappoints! As a couple we love to dine at the bar. On this visit were were 3 (our daughter was with us), so we reserved a table. Luckily we were able to get three bar seats and were graciously served by Alex and Mitchell. (We advised the reception to cancel our table reservation). All the food selections were outstanding!

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  9. Matthew

    Seattle

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We've been coming here for a very long time. It's a wonderful place for family dinner or just date night. Osso Buco is a treat!

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Mike

    VIP

    San Francisco

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a favorite for us. It is a little on the pricey side, but you 100% get what you pay for at this place. The food is top notch and definitely a place to take the family for a special meal. If you love fresh and local ingredients, I highly recommend Pueo's

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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 1887 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 55 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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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