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Pueo's Osteria

4.6 (2119)
$50 and over
Italian
68-1820 Waikoloa Road Suite 1201, Waikoloa Plaza, Waikoloa, HI 96738

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 40 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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."

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
  • 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.
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • 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

Pueo's Osteria's menu was last updated on 5/15/2024.

View menu on restaurant's website

What 2,119 people are saying

Pueo's Osteria reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • 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 offers a delightful dining experience with "always a great meal" and "terrific fresh pasta & fish." The ambiance is cozy, and the staff, including favorites like Courtney and Amy, are "incredibly friendly." The menu boasts authentic Italian dishes with a local twist, making it a "must-visit" on the Big Island.
2,119 Reviews

  1. Jonathan VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We’ve been many times before and love this place. This time, however, two of the pasta dishes were just bad. Canned ingredients, overcooked pasta, under seasoned. Weird. And very disappointing.

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  2. Natalie VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a lovely dinner. The food was fantastic. I would definitely recommend!!

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  3. Susy

    Orange County11 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We dine there every time we’re on island (usually a few times per year). We were there in January 2025 and food and service were fabulous. This time , however, both food and service were average. We hope it will return to what our experience was last time so we can come back on our next trip.

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  4. Patrick VIP

    Hawaii142 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pueo's is the best Italian restaurant in Hawaii. The food and service is consistently outstanding. The menu is traditional Italian but the ingredients are locally sourced. The results are always delicious.

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  5. Johnny

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing as always!! Delicious and scrumptious and always worth the drive from Hilo

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  6. Heidi VIP

    Los Angeles29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had dinner here twice in one week! This is how good the food is and quality of service! You will NOT be disappointed - Superbly taken care of by CLAIRE 😊 Excellent, professional and guided us for the perfect pairings for dinner !

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  7. Traci VIP

    Hawaii15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are never disappointed with Pueo’s quality and service! Courtney is an excellent server with an amazing personality and spirit! Thank you to all who make our dining experience the best!! xoxo

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  8. Sally

    Hawaii20 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our dinner was quite relaxing on the patio, with very good service (Darcy) and food. We had a variety of food items, including Kona Shrimp Scampi appetizer, Hearts of Palm Panzanella, Caesar Salad, Mozzarella Garlic Bread, Lasagna (a special), Tagliolini con Pesto, and a special dessert of cheesecake with bourbon whipped cream. Everything was really tasty. As we arrived before sunset, the patio was just a tad bit warm, but overhead fans help with the circulation. Also, nice shades have been installed which helped keep direct sunlight from disturbing us. Overall it was a nice experience, and we will visit Pueo's again.

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  9. JERRY VIP

    Hawaii15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food quality, value and service on this Father’s Day dining experience.

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  10. Niki

    Hawaii13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We brought my dad here for Father’s Day, but it’s not our first time here. Dad wanted to come for the Prime rib pre-fixe special which he said was delicious minus the veggies not being cooked enough. I tried them and agreed. It was a good value at $69 as it included bread service, choice of salad, and dessert. I wish cheesecake was always available because every time I’ve had it on holidays I have enjoyed it so much. My husband and I were pleased that the regular menu was also available and we both ordered the cheese and spinach ravioli. The ravioli is homemade and delicious! It is pricey for a pasta though at $36. We also ordered a lasagna to go which was phenomenal. Probably the best lasagna we’ve ever had, but again pricey at $36. That said it could definitely be shared and be enough for 2 people. I’d order this again for sure, but it isn’t a regular menu item. It should be! I’d come here to eat more often if it were more affordable, but we’ll probably stick to holidays and special occasions. It’s definitely one of my favorite restaurants on the island! Service is always great.

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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 2119 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. Hawaii
  4. Hawaii / Big Island
  5. Waikoloa

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 40 times today
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
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
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