Top pick1$$Appetito Craft Pizza & Wine Bar
Waikiki·Pizza Restaurant
Full-service Italian restaurant with Neapolitan pizzas, wines, and cocktails in chic digs or outdoors.
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Best Pizza in Waikiki
Waikiki isn't just shave ice and poke — the neighborhood has a surprisingly solid pizza scene, and I pulled together the eight spots worth knowing about. Whether you're after a proper sit-down Italian experience or a no-fuss slice after a day at the beach, this list covers the range.
Updated September 2026
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At the top of the food chain is Appetito Craft Pizza & Wine Bar, a chic Neapolitan-style restaurant with an outdoor patio and a serious wine program. Arancino di Mare rounds out the elevated end of things, known for creative, polished Italian cooking and a robust wine list. On the more casual side, Waikiki Tiki Bar and Luigi's Pizza offer laid-back options tucked right into the neighborhood.
This is a curated guide — not a straight popularity contest. Spots that our editors have personally visited and recommend carry the NateEatsHawaii badge on the page, so you can see exactly which places have his stamp of approval. Every restaurant here was selected for quality, reputation, or value within Waikiki and nearby.
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What is the best pizza in Waikiki?
Appetito Craft Pizza & Wine Bar is widely regarded as one of Waikiki's top pizza destinations, offering authentic Neapolitan pies in a stylish setting. For a more elevated Italian experience, Arancino di Mare is another standout known for its refined dishes and impressive wine list.
Where can I find affordable pizza in Waikiki?
Luigi's Pizza and Waikiki Tiki Bar are among the more casual, budget-friendly options in the area. Just outside Waikiki proper, San Paolo Pizzeria in Ala Moana is specifically noted for its budget-friendly price point.
How is this Waikiki pizza list put together, and is it kept up to date?
This is a curated guide combining our editors' personally verified picks — marked with the NateEatsHawaii badge — with the best-rated and most reputable pizza spots in and around Waikiki. The list is reviewed regularly as new restaurants open and reputations evolve.
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