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Pueo's Osteria

4.6
4.6
2070 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian
68-1820 Waikoloa Road Suite 1201, Waikoloa Plaza, Waikoloa, HI 96738

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 36 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood 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."

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 2,070 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 on the Big Island is celebrated for its "amazing Italian food," featuring "homemade pasta" and a "diverse menu." Guests enjoy the "superb service" and "lovely ambiance," making it a favorite for both locals and visitors. Reservations are recommended due to its popularity and cozy setting.

2,070 Reviews

  1. Cathy

    Charlotte21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious. We all had something different and everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meal. Our server, Jeff, was engaging and well-versed on the menu item and daily specials. We sat outside. The slight breeze felt wonderful. We have dined at Pueo’s 4 times now on various trips. We definitely will be back.

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  2. Doug

    Seattle14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was good and the service excellent, but the prices are way too high for what you get. The best bargain is the pizza, which was quite good

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  3. Patrick VIP

    Hawaii136 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I are full-time Big Island residents and frequent all of the island's fine-dining establishments; Pueo's is definitely one of these! Pueo's consistently offers some of the island's best food. The menu is Italian with dishes created using local ingredients. The results are always delicious. In addition to the normal menu, there are always tasty nightly specials to choose from. The service is always friendly and attentive. Last night, one of Pueo's new servers Adel assisted us. Adel was very knowledgeable, helpful and is a great addition to the Pueo's staff!

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  4. Cindy VIP

    San Diego7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dinner. We sat on the patio and saw a beautiful sunset. Our waitress, Courtney, was fantastic!

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  5. Celeste

    London12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the moment we were led to our “chef’s” table, our experience at Pueo’s Osteria was outstanding. Our server, Adele, was so knowledgeable and friendly. We shared the delicious burrata caprese salad with imported burrata from Italy, local tomatoes, pesto, and glazed pistachios. It was a delightful dish that tantalized our tastebuds! I had the gnocchi with short rib sugo. The boneless pieces of short rib melted in my mouth, so flavorful and the handmade gnocchi were fluffy soft pillows. We watched the chef expertly prepare the gnocchi through our window. He was likewise friendly and answered our questions, and even gave us the recipe for the gnocchi. My husband had the radiatore pasta with assorted local mushrooms in a pink vodka sauce that was likewise divine and flavorful. The pasta chef gave us a container of radiatore to cook at home as a present for our 40th anniversary, along with a card signed by the staff. Dessert was pistachio cannoli and chocolate hazelnut torte, both of which were so delicious and professionally prepared. This was our third visit to Pueo’s Osteria, and it has always been an outstanding and magical experience, both from a culinary and service perspective. It is hands down our favorite Italian restaurant anywhere in the U.S. Reservations highly recommended.

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  6. Evan VIP

    New York City13 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    They relocated from a ‘bustling, cozy, trattoria type’ space, across the street to a strip mall.and it feels it. Food and services just as good.

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  7. Lee

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Food is always delicious. I especially love the bruschetta funghi and gnocchi.

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  8. Wendell VIP

    Las Vegas5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal. Home made pastas and bread were delicious! Soup and pork chop were top notch.

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  9. Cris

    Hawaii3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Late afternoon drinks and meals on the lanai. Great service and fine view of the ocean and southern coastline

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  10. Ron

    New York City15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service and food was outstanding. We will definitely dine there again

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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 2070 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
8:00 PM
Booked 36 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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