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San Paolo Pizza And Wine

4.5(22 community reviews)
Fine Dining ($$$$)

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Discover San Paolo Pizza And Wine, offering the best Pizza experience in Waikiki. Enjoy Fine Dining ($$$$) meals, explore their menu, and read reviews from the community on TasteHi.

A Slice of Naples in the Heart of Honolulu

Stepping into San Paolo Pizza And Wine feels less like a typical Honolulu outing and more like a quiet afternoon in a Southern Italian trattoria. Located in the bustling Kaimuki district, this spot is built around a heavy-duty, wood-fired oven that serves as the room's heartbeat. You can hear the crackle of burning kiawe wood and catch the faint, charred scent of dough hitting the stone, a sensory signal that your meal is arriving.

The Neapolitan Craft

Chef-driven and minimalist, the menu prioritizes the integrity of the crust. The pizza here follows strict Neapolitan traditions—thin, blistered, and soft in the center, requiring a knife and fork for the faint of heart. Don't leave without trying the Margherita, which showcases a bright San Marzano tomato base and pools of creamy, imported buffalo mozzarella. The wine list is equally intentional, favoring Italian varietals that stand up well to the acidity of the house-made red sauce.

The Kaimuki Quirk

The space is intentionally intimate, which makes it an ideal pick for a low-key date night or a solo dinner at the counter where you can watch the flour fly. Be mindful that seating is compact; it's the kind of place where you’ll inevitably become well-acquainted with your neighbor's choice of glass. Parking in the neighborhood can be a bit of a hunt, so plan to arrive a few minutes early to secure a spot along the street.

Whether you are a local living in the shadow of Diamond Head or a visitor looking to escape the high-rise resort crowds, this neighborhood staple provides a genuine, stripped-back culinary experience that focuses entirely on the intersection of dough, fire, and fermentation.

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San Paolo Pizza And Wine - Honolulu Restaurant Image
San Paolo Pizza And Wine - Honolulu Restaurant Image
San Paolo Pizza And Wine - Honolulu Restaurant Image
San Paolo Pizza And Wine - Honolulu Restaurant Image
San Paolo Pizza And Wine - Honolulu Restaurant Image

Location

1765 Ala Moana Blvd Cm3, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96815

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Reviews

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Natasha UrioGoogle Maps

Recently

Amazing brunch.. I was already in love with this place because of their delicious pizzas. I tried their brunch and was just as amazing. The service was on point and their cappuccinos were soooo good. The calabresa sandwich and the três leches cake were my favorites but everything was so good

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Terry JeffersonGoogle Maps

Recently

Ok, I rarely give 5 stars. But here we are. We had breakfast here. It was great. Food tasted great, service was great. Definitely try the French Toast--outstanding. Atmosphere was very very nice. Will go back to try dinner. They validated our parking from Ilikai Marina multistory parking lot. Enter next to Red Lobster. So easy. Worth the visit! Sorry, I read a comment about a black family felt discrimination. I'm a black man and felt completely welcome. There are no concerns on that subject. Coming back for sure!

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JakeGoogle Maps

Recently

I was admittedly a little skeptical coming into the place, but I left convinced. The food was surprisingly good with the only problem being that I wish I had ordered a large instead of the 10” size pizza. The 10” pizza is a reasonable size for one person, but the Brazilian style pizza I tried was so good that I just wanted more. Sat at the bar and the service was excellent, with a very attentive bar staff. My only potential complaint was that the “gourmet experience all you can eat” experience was not clearly explained on the menu or in person. But either way, an excellent spot with a cool vibe and great food.

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Daniela HeckGoogle Maps

Recently

Eggs Benedict – A flavorful, well-presented, and generous dish. The poached egg is perfectly cooked (with a creamy, runny yolk), the beef rib is very tasty, and the potatoes are golden and crispy. Calabresa & Catupiry Sandwich – Very appetizing, with crispy bread and great presentation. The pickles on top add a nice touch and help balance the flavors. Brazilian Breakfast – A well-balanced dish (sweet and fresh), with a great variety of fruits. The yogurt with granola adds a healthy touch, and the waffles are nicely golden and crispy.

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Lizzy CarterGoogle Maps

Recently

San Paolo is definitely an experience. We chose to do the Gourmet Pizza Experience which is all you can eat pizza. Servers bring around savory pizzas to the tables and you can try any type they offer, when you are ready you can let your Server know and they will switch to dessert pizzas. Surprisingly my BF and my favorite pizza was the brie & Honey, what a combination! All the dessert pizzas were delicious but the Banana & Whitw Chocolate was one of the most unique and delicious dessert foods I have had. We will most likely order a dessert pizza before we leave for home. The price point seemed high, but when they say its an experience, it truly is an experience! Their pizzas are cooked in a brick oven, the crust is fluffy yet a slight crisp, and you could tell how fresh each pie was. We arrived shortly after their dinner opening, and the restaurant was slower, but nearly every table was full by the time we were nearing the end of our meal. Our server was attentive and gave us the option for more savory or sweet treats If you are thinking about dining here, take the leap it was truly an amazing experience filled with such unique flavors.

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Jermain AllenGoogle Maps

Recently

Something special happens here, and it's not really described accurately when researching this location. If you decide not to read the rest of my review, know one thing, this is the "Brazilian Steakhouse" of pizzerias. Yeah, there secret sauce is a limited duration, all-you-can-eat pizza dinner. With that out of the way, you should know that's not what I ordered; I ordered a single pizza. Before I get to the pizza discussion, we should talk about the atmosphere. I never thought I would say this. But this appears to be a "date night" pizzeria. Yeah, people got dressed up, grabbed their partners, and headed out to eat pizza. That description should provide all the information about the ambiance you need. Dim lighting, soft music, and private table conversations is what you should expect. Personally, I sat at the bar, where the bartender complained for hours about being the only person serving drinks for the whole restaurant, so you can imagine what the service was like for me. It took me forever to get an order placed. On the plus side, the bartender was totally aware of the situation and apologized until blue on the face, but that doesn't change my 3 star rating on service. Of it wasn't for the pizza being so good, I would have given the whole experience a three star rating, but they pulled off the impossible when I was there—make a delicious Hawaiian pizza. Keep in mind, I'm a never-pineapple person, but when on "Rome." Honestly, this will probably be the past time I ever order it, so it seems like a perfect end to the pineapple on pizza experiment. Ultimately, I don't know about the all-you-can-eat service at the restaurant, but if all the pizzas are a delicious as the Hawaiian, it's probably a can't miss experience.

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Common questions from diners about San Paolo Pizza And Wine in Honolulu.

Yes, we validate parking for the Ilikai Marina multistory parking lot. The entrance is conveniently located next to Red Lobster.

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