Brick Fire Tavern

We went to Brick Fire Tavern and the place was popping. We didn't have a reservation, but they were able to seat us at the bar. The pizza was delicious, probably one of the best we've had. The crust was chewy and had these perfect charred bubbles. Would definitely go back!

Been here multiple times and have yet to be disappointed! The pizzas & pastas are always cooked to perfection and the desserts are so delicious! If you plan on coming during dinner hours make sure to have a reservation since it’s such a popular place! Also parking might be a little difficult next to the restaurant but there is a paid parking lot within walking distance.

Pizza is great. Service left a lot to be desired. Server #1 who served us at the start told us about the different vegetarian options. She mentioned a "veggie monster" pizza with olives mushroom arugula, red onions and mozzarella. I ordered it but the pizza that came out was missing olives and red onions. I asked the 2nd server who brought it out who didn't have any idea about the order. Asked 3rd server (who I was told was actually our main server) who told us the pizza is actually meant to be vegan. I had to explain to her what 1st server told me about it toppings including multiple veggies and mozzarella and she just told me there's no veggie monster there's only vegan monster as if it was a misunderstanding on my end. I told her I really just wanted the olives on my pizza but they unfortunately couldn't put it back in the oven and only offered olives on the side. I was surprised there was no admission of having made a mistake or offer to rectify. I just ate it the way it was. It tasted pretty good though- it is authentic neopolitan pizza. Annoyed with the service, miscommunication and no option to rectify.

There aren’t many good options for authentic Italian food in Honolulu (as an Italian born and raised i am giving you my two cents) but this is one of the spots for pizza. The ingredients are good. The pear salad was great!!!

Had high hopes and this place looked promising with the brick oven on display, crowds and always a wait. I love Neapolitan pizza, but I ended up disappointed and would rather have their pasta, which was amazing by the way. The service was very friendly and attentive. The hostess and the server were both very warm. The place was quite spacious so even with the crowd, it didn't feel cramped. There's a room at the back with high tables that could fit another 5-6 parties. About the food, I think the ingredients were great but the execution was not there. Check out my picture. My pizza slice was so soggy that it just draped over like Niagara Falls, and I had to roll it up to eat it. It's kinda gross to eat pizza that didn’t taste like pizza, or is this deconstructed pizza a new thing in town? They probably rolled the dough too thin or put too much oil/sauce on there? I don't make pizza so I don't know what exactly went wrong. I deliberately saved my pizza to take home hoping my air fryer would make the bottom crispy again. Couldn't make it work. On top of that, the charred part of the crust was so bitter, tasted like ash. I couldn't eat the whole slice. I got the mushroom but there's barely any garlic flavor. I had to add some minced garlic at home myself when I ate my leftovers. I still have 2 slices in the fridge. I’m debating whether I should even finish it. And you ask me, $30 after tax and tip for this? Hell no. I'm glad I got the pasta as well otherwise my whole meal would just be unpleasant. The pasta was bomb!!! I got the spicy vodka and the pasta was chewy and perfectly al dente. The sauce was delicious with an actual kick to it, unlike a lot of other Italian spots where "spicy" isn't a real thing. I found out their pasta could be purchased next door in a small shop, but too bad they closed when we're done dining. Next time I'll just get the pasta and sauce in the shop and not have to spend $29 on a plate of pasta with only a few pieces of sausage in it. Terrible value. Delicious pasta, fun atmosphere, great service, but for the price and the quality, (I can't get over with the super soggy pizza), I don't think I wanna come back.

Terrific pizza in Kaimuki! We had a tasty family dinner here last month when we were visiting my brother who lives nearby. He'd never heard of Brick Fire before our visit, but he became an immediate fan after he tasted their pizza. Brick Fire Tavern is the only pizzeria on Oahu with the Vera Pizza Napoletana (VPN) certification, meaning they make True Neopolitan Pizza. If you're not familiar with this type of pizza, they're cooked for just 90 seconds in a wood-burning oven (handmade in Naples!). Napoletana pizzas have a soft center with a chewy crust and are wonderful! Our party of five shared three pizzas between us: the OG Funghi, the Prosciutto e Rucola, and the New Yorker. All three were delicious and we left no crumbs. My favorite of the three was the Prosciutto e Rucola because I just love prosciutto di Parma on a pizza. The Napoletana pizza crust is so good, too, with a great chew. Service was terrific throughout our meal. This spot is on the smaller side and it was packed when we were there. Reservations are highly recommended; I actually don't know if they even take walk-ins. Mangia!

This is a must-visit spot every time I go to Oahu. Everyone I’ve recommended it to has said the same thing—it’s always delicious. From pizza and pasta to the meatballs, every single dish is outstanding. It’s already so popular that you can’t usually get a table at dinner without a reservation, but it’s still a place I want more people to know about. The prices are very reasonable, the staff is friendly, and the whole experience is close to perfect.

This place was awesome! I came here with a big party of 13 and the service was fantastic. Our server did a great job taking care of us. We started with Caesar salads, which were okay, but I felt they could’ve used a bit more dressing. Once the entrées came out, though, everything was excellent. The pizzas had a doughy, mochi-like crust that I really enjoyed and each one had great flavor and depth. A standout was the miso spicy pie with garlic shrimp, which had just the right kicks of spice mixed in. My personal favorite overall was the bolognese pasta. The sauce was creamy despite being tomato-based and the meatball was cooked to perfection. Definitely a great spot to check out if you’re in the mood for some fire pasta or pizza!

The best and authentic handmade pizza in town. I had the Mamma Mia pizza and it was so satisfying. My husband had a fresh pasta bolognese and it was so divine. The Chianti wine was so great. And we finished it up with Pistachio Cheesecake and Cannoli, it was perfect. I will definitely coming back here again!

This restaurant serves freshly baked, authentic Neapolitan pizza. The clam dish was bitter and not very enjoyable, so I left most of it. However, the pizza was absolutely delicious, and the servers were friendly, so I’m giving it five stars.