Top pick1Zucchi Pizza
Authentic Neapolitan-style pizza with quality ingredients. Thin crust, fresh toppings, and a casual neighborhood vibe.
Finding great pizza on Oahu is easier than you might think — the island has no shortage of wood-fired pies, creative toppings, and cozy Italian-leaning spots worth your time. I pulled together this guide combining my own verified picks with the highest-rated pizza restaurants across Oahu, so you can eat with confidence whether you're in Waikiki, Kailua, or anywhere in between.
At the top of the list is Zucchi Pizza, a spot I personally recommend for its authentic Neapolitan-style pies made with quality ingredients — you'll see the NateEatsHawaii badge on verified picks like this one. Beyond that, you'll find well-regarded options like Brick Fire Tavern in Kaimuki, known for Neapolitan-style pizzas made with local ingredients in a rustic setting, and Appetito Craft Pizza & Wine Bar in Waikiki, popular for its full Italian menu and chic indoor-outdoor atmosphere.
All 46 spots in this guide were chosen for their reputation and standing among Oahu diners. Spots Nate has personally visited are marked with the NateEatsHawaii badge on the page, so you always know which recommendations come straight from firsthand experience.
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$$Casual spot with island flair offering creative pizzas, hearty sandwiches & desserts.
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9$Homey, checkered-tablecloth spot for 19-inch, Boston-style pizza with fresh topping options.
10$$Neapolitan-style pizzas with local ingredients, plus Italian wine & cocktails, in a rustic space.
11$$Brick-oven pizzeria (part of a longtime local chain) with a broad menu, full bar & TVs.
12$$Pizza fare in Ala Moana. California Pizza Kitchen draws a steady crowd.
13$$Chain eatery serving up inventive pizzas, plus pastas & salads in a modern setting.
14$$Chain eatery serving up inventive pizzas, plus pastas & salads in a modern setting.
15$$Kid-friendly chain known for its arcade games, pizza parties & play zones.
16Unpretentious outpost dishing up vegan wood-fired pizzas in an alfresco setting.
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18$$Lively, Irish-themed pub serving build-your-own, New York-style pizza, finger foods & craft beers.
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21$Homey, checkered-tablecloth spot for Boston-style pizza with Hawaiian topping options.
22Kayak Cafe is a pizza spot in Ala Moana.
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24$$Airy, modern restaurant serving a European-influenced menu of sandwiches, flatbreads & macarons.
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26Little G Cafe is a pizza spot in Ala Moana. Locals consider it a well-loved spot with takeout.
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FAQ
Zucchi Pizza earns Nate's personal recommendation for its authentic Neapolitan-style pies made with quality ingredients — it carries the NateEatsHawaii verified badge. Other highly regarded options include Brick Fire Tavern in Kaimuki and Appetito Craft Pizza & Wine Bar in Waikiki.
Waikiki has solid options including Appetito Craft Pizza & Wine Bar, known for Neapolitan pizzas and cocktails in a chic setting, and Arancino di Mare, popular for elevated Italian dishes with a robust wine list.
This is a curated guide that places Nate's personally verified picks first, followed by the best-rated pizza spots across Oahu based on visitor ratings on NateEatsHawaii. The list is reviewed regularly to keep it accurate and useful.
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