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Pueo's Osteria

4.6
4.6
1896 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 53 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
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 16:30–21:00 Bar Daily 16:30–23:00
  • 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
  • Area
    Waikoloa
  • Cross Street
    Waikoloa road/Paniolo Ave
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • 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, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 1,896 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 Food

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Best Service

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Best Value

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Child-friendly

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Good for groups

  • 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 delights with some of the "best Italian food anywhere," offering homemade pasta and exquisite dishes like veal Parmesan and chicken Milanese. Guests rave about the "amazing service" and "incredible" dining experience. Known for its "friendly vibe" and a menu rich with local ingredients, Pueo's is a "must-visit" on the Big Island.

1,896 Reviews

  1. Tamie

    Anchorage

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome food, great atmosphere and wonderful service

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  2. Jagger

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service and good ambiance, must try the Buchetta!

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  3. Charles

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    40 reviews

    4.0

    40 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and drink made better by excellent service.

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  4. Mark

    VIP

    Chicago

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    As always, great food and service! One of our favorites.

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  5. Allen

    VIP

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent all the way around. It’s nice to have quality Italian fare in West Hawaii.

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  6. Pu'unui

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a great experience at Pueo's Osteria! They were super accommodating when I needed to adjust our reservation last minute, even though they were fully booked. The food was amazing—the Hamakua Mushroom Bianco pizza was creamy and savory, and the Tagliatelle alla Ragu Bolognese was rich and delicious. They even asked if we wanted the kids' food served first, which was a thoughtful touch. It was the perfect spot to celebrate our parents' wedding anniversary. Highly recommend!

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  7. Ryan

    VIP

    London

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best Italian dinners outside of Italy. The focaccia was delicious and served warm. Entrees and dessert were delicious. We sat on the patio in the lovely evening sunset. We will be back!

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  8. Jason

    Los Angeles

    39 reviews

    3.0

    39 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Pretty uneven. A couple dishes were outstanding (short rib pizza and kale salad) and a couple really fell flat (cannelloni and boar tagliatelle). Prices quite high for a strip mall location and the somewhat disinterested service and settings; and then a 3% service fee for credit card use? Give me a break. Build it into your costs or absorb it like everyone else does.

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  9. William

    Hawaii

    51 reviews

    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Top tier Italian food with lovely sunset views. A bit hazy this evening but still a great outing. Homemade pastas and creative chef specials. Cozy bar looked very inviting. Our meals were prompt and delicious. Highly recommend everything on the menu.

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  10. Tamara

    San Diego

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 7 days 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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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 1896 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 53 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
  • Area
    Waikoloa
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 16:30–21:00 Bar Daily 16:30–23:00
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • 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, Takeaway, 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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