Top pick1$$Appetito Craft Pizza & Wine Bar
WaikikiยทPizza Restaurant
Full-service Italian restaurant with Neapolitan pizzas, wines, and cocktails in chic digs or outdoors.
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Waikiki isn't just shave ice and poke โ the neighborhood has a surprisingly solid pizza scene, and I pulled together the eight spots worth knowing about. Whether you're after a proper sit-down Italian experience or a no-fuss slice after a day at the beach, this list covers the range.
At the top of the food chain is Appetito Craft Pizza & Wine Bar, a chic Neapolitan-style restaurant with an outdoor patio and a serious wine program. Arancino di Mare rounds out the elevated end of things, known for creative, polished Italian cooking and a robust wine list. On the more casual side, Waikiki Tiki Bar and Luigi's Pizza offer laid-back options tucked right into the neighborhood.
This is a curated guide โ not a straight popularity contest. Spots that Nate has personally visited and recommends carry the NateEatsHawaii badge on the page, so you can see exactly which places have his stamp of approval. Every restaurant here was selected for quality, reputation, or value within Waikiki and nearby.
The ranking
Top pick1$$Full-service Italian restaurant with Neapolitan pizzas, wines, and cocktails in chic digs or outdoors.
2$$$Creative, elevated Italian dishes served in a polished restaurant that has a robust wine list.
3Kayak Cafe is a pizza spot in Ala Moana.
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5$$Long-running chain serving pizzas with customizable toppings & sauces in a simple space.
6$San Paolo Pizzeria brings pizza to Ala Moana at a budget-friendly price point. Lively atmosphere perfect for groups and celebrations.
7Unassuming tavern pairing TV sports & billiards with 25+ craft beers & island-inflected pub grub.
8Rated 4.5โญ (28 reviews)
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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.
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.
This is a curated guide combining Nate's personally verified picks โ marked with the NateEatsHawaii badge โ 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.