Top pick1Zucchi Pizza
Authentic Neapolitan-style pizza with quality ingredients. Thin crust, fresh toppings, and a casual neighborhood vibe.
Honolulu's pizza scene is more diverse than you might expect — spanning authentic Neapolitan pies, creative island-inspired toppings, and even vegan wood-fired options. I pulled together 29 qualifying spots across the city to help you find exactly what you're after, whether you're in Waikiki, Kaimuki, Kakaʻako, or beyond.
At the top of this guide sits Zucchi Pizza, Nate's hand-picked recommendation for authentic Neapolitan-style pizza made with quality ingredients — it carries the NateEatsHawaii badge on the page. From there, the list continues with well-regarded spots like Brick Fire Tavern in Kaimuki, known for Neapolitan-style pies made with local ingredients, and Floralia in Kakaʻako, which stands out for its vegan wood-fired pizzas in an alfresco setting.
This is a curated BEST guide, meaning Nate's verified picks lead the way, followed by the area's highest-rated spots. Keep an eye out for the NateEatsHawaii badge — it marks the places Nate personally recommends. With 29 options on the list, there's a perfect slice waiting for every kind of pizza lover in Honolulu.
The ranking
Top pick1Authentic Neapolitan-style pizza with quality ingredients. Thin crust, fresh toppings, and a casual neighborhood vibe.
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3$A handful of tables fill this compact, no-nonsense spot for Italian staples like calzones & pasta.
4$$Full-service Italian restaurant with Neapolitan pizzas, wines, and cocktails in chic digs or outdoors.
5$$$Creative, elevated Italian dishes served in a polished restaurant that has a robust wine list.
6$$Casual spot with island flair offering creative pizzas, hearty sandwiches & desserts.
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8$Homey, checkered-tablecloth spot for 19-inch, Boston-style pizza with fresh topping options.
9$$Neapolitan-style pizzas with local ingredients, plus Italian wine & cocktails, in a rustic space.
10$$Pizza fare in Ala Moana. California Pizza Kitchen draws a steady crowd.
11$$Chain eatery serving up inventive pizzas, plus pastas & salads in a modern setting.
12Unpretentious outpost dishing up vegan wood-fired pizzas in an alfresco setting.
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14$$Lively, Irish-themed pub serving build-your-own, New York-style pizza, finger foods & craft beers.
15$Homey, checkered-tablecloth spot for Boston-style pizza with Hawaiian topping options.
16Kayak Cafe is a pizza spot in Ala Moana.
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18$$Airy, modern restaurant serving a European-influenced menu of sandwiches, flatbreads & macarons.
19Little G Cafe is a pizza spot in Ala Moana. Locals consider it a well-loved spot with takeout.
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23$Chain pizzeria serving oven-fired pies made with a diverse range of sauces, cheeses & toppings.
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25$$Long-running chain serving pizzas with customizable toppings & sauces in a simple space.
26$San Paolo Pizzeria brings pizza to Ala Moana at a budget-friendly price point. Lively atmosphere perfect for groups and celebrations.
27Unassuming tavern pairing TV sports & billiards with 25+ craft beers & island-inflected pub grub.
28Rated 4.5⭐ (28 reviews)
29$Take-out pizzeria serving up New York-style pies & pasta in a small, no-frills setting.
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FAQ
Zucchi Pizza tops this guide as Nate's personal recommendation, praised for its authentic Neapolitan-style pies made with quality ingredients. Other highly regarded options include Brick Fire Tavern in Kaimuki and Appetito Craft Pizza & Wine Bar in Waikiki.
Honolulu has great variety — Floralia in Kakaʻako is a standout for vegan wood-fired pizzas, Big Kahuna's Pizza is known for creative island-inspired pies, and Boston's Pizza in Hawaii Kai is popular for its signature 19-inch Boston-style pizzas with fresh toppings.
This list is regularly reviewed and updated to reflect the best pizza spots currently open in Honolulu, with 29 qualifying restaurants considered at the time of curation.
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