I had an excellent lunch experience at the Brick Fire Tavern! The Neapolitan style pizza I had was authentic, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The thinnest of crust required eating with a fork as the way eaten by Italians in Italy. The service was just as impressive. The staff was attentive, friendly, and made sure everything was perfect throughout my meal at the bar. The only thing missing for me was no Cabernet wine in their list and they as yet have an espresso machine, otherwise the atmosphere was warm and welcoming, making it a great place to relax and enjoy a delicious meal. No problem parking in the back. Highly recommended! Michael Ace read more

Today, I visited this restaurant recommended by my friend. Both the pasta and the pizza were very delicious. The service was excellent, and I had a wonderful time. read more

Brick Fire Tavern - Pizza Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I was invited to Brick Fire Tavern. The food was a pleasant experience. The pizzas are made to order and is very good. The pastas were a hit as well The staff was friendly and courteous. Very attentive to your needs without being overbearing. Highly recommend you make a reservation if you're planning to go A great place to go with friends or family read more

The Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana (AVPN) is an international organization, officially established by a group of Neapolitan people, representing the oldest families of pizza makers. This organization was later officially established by the Italian government as a denomination of control (DOC), a designation that made the AVPN a legal entity able to give special designations to pizzerias who meet the strict requirements that respect the tradition of the art of Neapolitan pizza making. The point of all this is that "Brick Fire Tavern" is the only (VPN) certified pizzeria on Oahu. Although it's not listed on the website, Brick Fire Tavern has a prix fixe lunch menu ($24). I took the option that provided a salad and personal sized pizza. I ordered a local beer ("Maui Sunshine Girl @ $9). There was a 3% surcharge; but I liked that they described it as a "kitchen appreciation fee" ($1.04). With tax ($1.55) my ticket was $35.59, before gratuity. The Ceasar Salad was very nice; it was much more than I expected--both in terms of serving size and how elaborately it was assembled. The Funghi pizza was very good. As this is a Neapolitan style pizza, I suppose it's better to focus on the bread. The crust is not the thin style common with most pizzas. In my mind, the best way to describe it is like a freshly baked pita--but its thin; soft; a bit spongy, providing a nice chewing experience. Double check the restaurant hours. They close for a break after lunch, before dinner (from 02:00p to 04:00p). The dining room is comfortable. There is seating at the bar. The bar offers beer, wine and cocktails. Parking is a bit of a coin toss. Sometimes there's street parking, and parking behind the building; sometimes you've got to look around a bit. But these caveats aside, the food here is good; its different. read more

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This place is a gem! We came here to end a day of celebrating my oldest daughter's birthday. She wanted pizza and it was better than she imagined. The Bee Sting pizza with hot honey was delicious and I will dream about the pistachio cheesecake. I'm so glad we stopped in. read more

Long overdue review/update. This place is an absolute must for anyone that loves great, no, outstanding food, ambiance, service, and just a great dining experience. They really do it right here, fresh ingredients combined to bring out the most robust of flavors from pizza to the best Caesar salad one could ask for. If it isn't apparent yet, I am a true fan of this restaurant/bistro. We have been on several occasions at this point and the consistency is amazing, anytime, and every time. Please do yourself, family, and friends a favor and get out and support this establishment, we need more like it, that's for sure! read more

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Yes, it is a bit on the pricey side, but I thoroughly enjoyed our meal here. We had a pizza, bolognese pasta and the cannoli for dessert. The pasta was amazing and was better than the pizza but the pizza was still very good. I do enjoy a more crispy and foldable crust overall but I would still order a pizza on my next visit. The service and food make this a great choice when eating out. It was just what I needed after a hectic work week. read more

TL;DR Delicious Neopolitan pizzas and al dente pastas in the heart of Kaimuki. BFT Chop Salad = ONO Porcini Rigatoni = ONO Spicy Vodka = ONO Margherita Pizza = ONO ----- Mmmm, I love this place. My wife and I were craving both pizza and pasta and decided to visit BFT. We had done takeout a few times a while ago but never dined in, so we were both excited. Parking is a bit tricky. I believe there's a tiny lot off 9th Ave, but typically in this area you're searching (and hoping) for street parking. We started with the chop salad, which was fantastic. The lettuce was crisp, there were a lot of different textures and flavors, and the dressing was on point. For pasta, we went with the porcini rigatoni (absolutely must order if you love mushrooms), which is always a banger, and the spicy vodka, which was also delicious. The pastas were perfectly al dente and sauced. So damn good. Lastly, the margherita pizza was just awesome. My daughter devoured her slices, which is always a solid indicator. I'm excited to return to BFT and try other items on the menu! read more

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Wow! Food was amazing, very convienent location and staff was very friendly. Sat on the bar and had the best service with our bartender Tim. He recommended this appetizer, I would've never tried other wise but was the highlight of my meal. Drinks were also amazing! (Another highlight) would definitely come back again!! read more

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We ordered Calamari--excellent; Caesar salad--good, but not amazing (more anchovy?); a Pepperoni pizza and Arugula with Prosciutto pizza--both yummy because of the brick fire oven, fresh ingredients and thin crust. The Arugula with Prosciutto pizza was a little fussy to eat because they sliced the pizza first and then added the topping to make it prettier. I was surprised the next day to see there was no paper under our leftover pizza inside the pizza box. I know the FDA finally banned PFAS in pizza boxes but I think they can still contain BPA. Also, a paper makes it easier to transfer the pizza out of the box. We plan to come back soon to try other menu items. This is the best pizza place we have tried in the state so far. read more

Best pizza, pasta & cocktails. Service was excellent. I love both front & back seating area. I came here a few times and I had such a wonderful experience every time. Overall 5|5 read more

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It's been years, like before pandemic, since I last visited Brick Fire. The experience was different from the cozy Chinatown location to the larger Kaimuki restaurant. But the food was delicious still. You love pizza? I love pizza! But this is authentic Neapolitan pizza. It's done right. It taste great! I thoroughly enjoyed the service. Each course was plated and serviced with the right utensils, plates and bowls. They turn the plates and utensils! No soup drippings or empty clam shells left behind when the pizza arrived. The staff from the front to the back, provided us an elevated dining experience. read more

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Keep it Kaimuki... Making it with an outing with a friend that I haven't seen in awhile we decided to head over to Kaimuki since she had an aunt who lives jus a block from Brick Fire Tavern yay! We already knew this would be the place for lunch but browsed around Waialae first checking out the amazing biz celebrating all the wonderful product you can find here on this Black Friday Weekend as we all kicked off the holidays as well. Walking in we were so amazed how roomy it was as you can smell that brick oven going strong cooking up some pizzas we are so ready to consume. We decided on the Bruschetta Caprese to start which is a nice rustic appetizer as a super thick slice of City Loaf from neighboring Breadshop is topped with fresh mozzarella, marinated tomatoes, drizzle of balsamic and torn basil. Taking that first bite is a struggle with tomatoes rolling everywhere I do love that rustic touch but having bites that is too hard to eat and rolling on your clothing is not exactly fun. Asking about their pizza we were wondering how big it was and was told that it's made on a thin crust and is 12" so that it would be a breeze to finish it by yourself so we did just that as I got the "Funghi" pretty much says it all Mushrooms, mozzarella, fontina and thyme, fresh and classic it was very good though for the price not sure if I'd order it again as good it was it was still missing something that I wish I could think of...probably it was just too simple for me. Bestie ordered "Da "Shrimp Truck"" and this seafood lover loved her pie though struggled with the richness of it all lol! The pizzas here are good using fresh ingredients and showcasing exactly that versus drowning it all in sauces though the simplicity of it does leaves me with wanting more, as we got the pizza fresh out of the oven without that pull we all search for since it's fired for just 90 seconds it was a bit difficult to eat. Thank you! read more

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The photos don't do the food justice. Firstly, the staff member Annie went above and beyond with service, absolutely phenomenal kindness and professionalism. The Satriale's Pizza was so good, with full of rich flavor. The star of the show really was the bolognese. Typically a basic dish, I'm not always a fan of bolognese unless it's done well. Let me tell you, this was some of the best I've had, with so much flavor and juiciness....10 out of 10. Highly recommend, will be back. read more

Brick Fire Tavern - Pizza Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I've never raved about a soup before until I went to this place. Also their starter dishes are out of this world and their entrées are fantastic. I'm not a pizza guy so I can't tell you about their pizza other than it looks fabulous, but I stopped eating pizza when I was a kid, but Very popular and it's not a pizza place. It's an Italian restaurant that will also serve pizza but they do a fabulous job.. Bartenders are excellent and flexible on the way you want your drink some people make it new school some people make a drink old school some people make it with a flare. They're willing to do whatever you wanna do. . Excellent service nice nice people work there product is fresh as can be and impossible to walk out of there without saying that was worth it and the prices were reasonable a all-around great lunch from 11 AM to 2 PM with a short break closing till 4 pm reopening and then I guess they close around 11. You'll have to check the hours but trust me when I tell you a must have in your tummy Yummy yummy yummy in your tummy. read more

Very tasty pizza, friendly service in a rather nice but casual location. Wouldn't necessarily do the $40 r/t Uber from Waikiki here again haha, but I'm glad we went at least once. The only certified Italian pizza joint in Oahu apparently, with special water filters and an oven from Naples that cooks pizza in 90 seconds at 1000 degrees! *FOOD* - Pizza dough was excellent, but I would say the toppings could be more unique /uniquely Hawaii. I did miss the tomato a little on the mushroom pizza. - Salad was good, but no option to add chicken or shrimp sadly - Bruschetta was a large portion and tasty but nothing to write home about. - Nutella calzone was the star of the show IMO read more

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Just picked up my large pizzas, I shouldve checked before I left but they were not cooked. they may be expensive but at least they were very small undercooked pizzas. total disappointment. read more

When I got my food and tasted my pasta, I was so upset at how good it was! It was soo soo good that it made me mad!! Can't wait to do a date night here, incredible food and atmosphere!! Pasta, salad, and pistachio cheesecake, so so good! read more

1/2/25 Thin floppy chewy crust Bottom slightly scorched from brick oven Had the Mama Mia... not overloaded w sauce n toppings unlike those overstuffed commercial pies But it works for me flavor seasoning n texture wise Support Local read more

Brick Fire Tavern - Mama Mia Slice "So Tasty!" took a poor pic cause I was hungry - Pizza Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

What a great place! Great service and delicious foods. From the person that answers the phone to the person that greats you and serves you....all so friendly and efficient. The ingredients in the salads and pizzas were fresh. Best to make a reservation such as with Open Table. read more

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First time here for Mother's Day Lunch for my wife and mother-in-law. My son actually was the one who picked this place who was here 2 days ago with his Geema and Papa. He loved this place and he said, this is now his favorite Italian place. He's 14 years old and he was spoiled by his papa and knows what good quality food taste like...lol. I was pleasantly surprised when I walked in this place...loved the ambience and the vibe with the music playing in the background. We loved the food here. Food is great...delicious from the starters we ordered (clams and ceasar salad) to our main entrees (clams risotto, pizza, butternut pasta, pizzas, and the meat ball dish) and we ended with a bang at the at end...we ordered the top 4 dessert on the dessert menu so we can all try it as we were in a group of 6. All 4 desserts we ordered were delicious. I would recommend all four and would ordered all again when we come back. Yes, we'll definitely be back more often... yes that's how good this place is. Our server was awesome...he provided a 5 star service. I would rather go here now over Assagios. read more

Brick Fire Tavern - Serbet - Pizza Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Really tasty food. We usually split a pear Gorgonzola salad and then a pasta entree or pizza so we'll have room to split pistachio cake. Live their wine list. Love going there. read more

Wow! If you are in Honolulu this is a must stop for you! The food was so fabulous I forgot to take a picture! We started with the orchard salad (we are vegan so asked for no Gorgonzola)...we are still dreaming of the salad dressing which was delicate and delicious! Then we were able to get a vegan pizza, the crust was delicious! One of the owners, Matthew was in house and personally greeted our table and I noticed he was hands on with visiting several of the tables as well! From each person that greeted us we felt very welcomed! They also have a pasta store next door that sells their pasta, which by the way the pasta dishes looked amazing! We are coming back to Honolulu next December and will most definitely be back! Don't miss this!! read more

Brick Fire Tavern takes pizza to another level of good pizza. The great gourmet taste of pizza will be fresh in my mind that I probably won't be eating any of that fast pizza joints for awhile. This was our birthday dinner. We ordered the mushroom pizza, the special of the day pizza, seafood risotto, and caesar salad. The pizza crust is very soft, has a slight burnt taste with very thin pizza bottom. It's almost like pizza made out of crepe style texture but good. The special of the day pizza consist of Prosciutto or some Italian cured meat, blue cheese, and walnuts. It was the perfect combination of Italian pizza. So good! Seafood risotto was also good. Caesar salad was made fresh, just right and not over powering with dressing. If you like adult drinks they have plenty. We tried few different canned beers. Aside from the awesome food, service was awesome. My family reserved a table. They served us birthday complimentary vanilla ice cream which was also light and refreshing. My husband love the fact that they served in a chilled bowl so that the ice cream doesn't melt instantly. An extra touch like that is rare these days and adds to the superb service. We also ordered pistachio cheese. It was also very light and good. You can see the brick oven in the corner of the restaurant where most of the staff are working hard. Yes, it is an open kitchen with urban feel. Ok, so I will be back because I want to try more pizza and their cobb salad. Free parking is available behind the restaurant. I recommend making a reservation. read more

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Absolutely love this place! I went for a bday dinner and love how there's a back area private section. We ordered bunch of appetizers to start - chef's salad, garlic & fennel clams, and Hauula tomato & burrata. For the entree I shared proscittto arugula pizza and their bolognese pappardelle. Dessert we shared coffee gelato and cannolis. Everything was delish and service was great! read more

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We got the meatball appetizer and specialty pizza! The meatballs and bread was perfect - freshly made and served hot! The specialty pizza had a vodka sauce that was to die for and the crust was amazing . . . Perfect. The atmosphere and service were top notch - drinks refilled and table cleaned after each portion . . . perfect. read more

Brick Fire Tavern - Meatballs appetizers and specialty pizza (Vodka sauce) - Pizza Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

A good example of a Neapolitan pizza. No ... not pizza Napoletana from Naples. But they are Vera Pizza Napoletana certified. So no apologies. no excuses, right? Why, then, wasn't I satisfied? The pizza checks the right boxes. A dough of Italian type 00 wheat flour, water, yeast, salt, that is cold proofed two days. Baked 60-90 seconds in a 900 degree (+ or -) brick lined wood fired oven. More sauce than cheese leaving the middle soggy. Thin soft crust that needs to be folded, or better, eaten w knife and fork. Nice leopard spotted char. It has to do with the crust. It was chewy, mildly salty, nutty, with a proper slight bitter char. But, I was looking for an airy bubbly edge and a firmer base. The base was moist, tasted slightly undercooked, and hard to cut. The crust was more like a focaccia than the airy, blistered charred edge I was hoping for. And, while they did a nice job spreading the dough I prefer an uneven round shape and pinched edges. I don't know enough to say if it was a matter of using a chilled dough to make a more perfect round shape, too much sauce, maybe needing a few more seconds exposed to the fire or placed closer to the heat, or the airiness of the oven (the optimal temperature of an oven is more than the temperature right around the heat source). I just know it could have been, should have been better. None the less, this is still a good Neapolitan pizza. read more

Brick Fire Tavern - Maiz Runner. Corn Besciamella, Mozzarella, gently oil cooked confit tomato, basil, goat cheese. - Pizza Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Very nice place for some great pizza. Smart casual is how I would describe those in the restaurant (we showed up after a day of sweating and hiking and felt under dressed! We ran back to the hotel and cleaned up before our reservation time. Lol) Great pizza with excellent crust and toppings much like you find in Italy. Good service and friendly staff. read more

Saturday night, the parking meters are free after 6pm on the street. I love the bistro style decor, open and bustling. Service is friendly but also extremely leisurely. While we weren't rushed, it was a good 15 minutes being greeted and another 15 to place an order. The meatballs were delicious and really beautiful! The clams had a tasty broth but were small and not a great choice. Pizzas were all delicious will try the pasta next time. read more

Overall our experience was fine. The food was incredible. And the place was very local pizza-y. It had history on the walls and showed what was made fresh. We got the meatballs and burrata as an appetizer, both were delectable. I ordered a Margherita pizza and added pancetta while my friend got a pepperoni pizza. Both were delicious. The crust is fantastic, thin and chewy but great flavor The main complaint we had was service was slow. At first it seemed like they had 1 server doing the job of the host, bartender, and a server. However that changed about midway in our meal when we noticed 2 other servers working. Overall a fine experience would definitely go back for the food read more

Brick Fire Tavern - Meatball appetizer. Forgot to take a pic before we ate (starving) - Pizza Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Jan 2024. Full disclosure, me not a fan of Napolitano style pizzas but this pie is damn good. Don't get me wrong, I still prefer a slice at Joe's Pizza but I can't lie, I actually like this. The crust is chewy but not doughy and the sauce and toppings are 10/10 taste and presentation. Their caesar salad also is damn good. Fresh local greens and perfectly seasoned w their own dressing. Service was excellent. Professional but with warm aloha. The ambiance also great. Perfect for lunch or dinner w friends or date night. My gf tried 2 of their signature cocktails and she loved them both. Said the drinks were legit. I'm a fan of this pizza spot. read more

Brick Fire Tavern - House Cesar salad is damn good. - Pizza Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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What a fantastic place! My family just left here and had such a great lunch! If you are craving authentic Italian food then this is the spot for you. Homemade meatballs in a delicious marinara that was accompanied by focaccia. The clams were served with a rustic bread that was perfect for soaking up the delicious broth that the clams were served in. This was just the start to our meal. We also had pizza and a bolognese pappardelle pasta dish. My father, who is Italian, loved the pasta. Of course, we had to get dessert too. Pistachio cheesecake with the Oreo cookie crust was my favorite! The decor is very bright and clean. I love the history of Italian food that is along one of the walls too. The service was great as well. Thank you to Richie and the rest of the staff. Will be back for sure! read more

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I visited for lunch with a friend, and while it was busy, we were seated immediately. Great, friendly service. The food was delicious! We shared Spicy Vodka pasta and a Fungi pizza, and wrapped up with Tiramisu and French Press. Again, delicious! No photos because I guess I was too busy enjoying the scene! Parking at the meters or neighboring lot for a nominal fee. Casual to semi dressy for lunch. Closes at 2pm for a couple of hours before dinner. Spacious. Clean, clean restrooms. Full bar. read more

Last night I went to BFT for the second time and I still love them! The first time I went with a GF for a girl's night and we shared a pasta and pizza. I believe the menu changes seasonally because last night, the dishes were slightly different. The first time I had: Pea & Prosciutto Pizza -Creamy and gorgeous. I hope they bring this flavor back! The pizza was beautifully done. The sauce was light, the prosciutto provided the perfect touch of savory, and the pillows of cheese were creamy and light. Sal's Bolognese Pappardelle -The sauce for the bolognese was deep, rich, meaty and the pappardelle was perfect. I love those wide pasta noodles so much. Last night I went with my partner and sister and we had: Caesar Salad -The caesar dressing was so good! My sister felt like the salad could've used more dressing, but I enjoyed the dressing as is. The romaine lettuce was coated thoroughly with a generous shaving of parmesan cheese. -Carbonara Roma Pasta I'm torn about this one. The carbonara was thick and a little flour-y. I'm not sure if this is how the pasta was supposed to taste. My sister was not a fan but my boyfriend enjoyed it. The guanciale was crispy in the pasta which was a nice touch. -Veggie Monster V3 Pizza I loved this pizza! I love veggies and this pizza had a little bit of everything from arugula, red onions, mushrooms, basil, and crumbles of blue cheese which I loved! -"Pepperoni" Pizza This was a great pizza to enjoy. The sauce was yummy and soppressata was delicious! Lastly I want to comment on the service last night (Thursday 1/4/24). We felt like we were in a fine dining restaurant. Our servers were extremely attentive even in a full house. Our dishes were cleared between the salad and entrees, our waters were constantly refilled, and even the root beer that was ordered, the servers took it upon themselves to top off the soda in the glass until the bottle was empty and they took it away. Like, whoa. Anyways, I love BFT for a cute date night with friends! It isn't like an overly formal place where you feel stuffy, but not so casual that you lack energy to go out. It's just a great spot for a nice meal! read more

Brick Fire Tavern - Pea and prosciutto pizza - Pizza Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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The Porcini Rigatoni is just divine! I definitely can't replicate this at home. Their homemade pasta is al dente. I couldn't identify all the perfectly blended herbs use to make this heavenly mushroom cream sauce. Pizza is Neapolitan style, very thin, pillowy crust, and you eat it with a fork and knife. See photo of my pizza going in the oven, The service is exceptional. The way they describe each dish - you know that they've had tastings from the kitchen, and can suggest what wines pairs well with it. When your waitress ask you, what flavors do you prefer and recommends appropriate dishes, then comes to check if everything is okay; that's when you know they are professionals. They were there to make sure you had a pleasant dinning experience. I'm a little tip stressed. I have seen 30% as an option for diner/family style places - heck no. If you want 30% tip take a lesson from this crew on service. They are so professional, they don't even suggest a % tip on the bill. They do have a 3% kitchen appreciation fee and it is well deserved - the food was awesome. Update: I throughly enjoyed my dining experience. However the pizza at room temperature was not received well by the family. The thin pillowy crust became very chewy at room temperature. Grandma who likes her pizza fully loaded with toppings called it anorexic pizza. read more

Brick Fire Tavern - Napoletana - Prosciutto e Rucola $25. - Pizza Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I would recommend making a reservation for this place as they quickly fill up. And you have to find street parking which is metered and it's free on Sunday's. The staff is friendly and the pizza is super thin and I would say 1 pizza can feed 2 but if you like to eat, probably an entire pizza is recommended for a full grown adult. W had the Mama Mia which has a lot of meat, it was really good. We sat at the bar and the bartender was really friendly. The food came out fast! We also shared Sal's Bolognese Pappardelle and the pasta was al dente and the meatball was so savory and delicious. My favorite and I would come back again for the pasta! read more

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Three and a half stars. Decided on pizza for lunch and after the reviews were excited for the pistachio cheesecake everyone was raving about. We get in at 1 and they seated us. We all had a drink. The non alcoholic one was interesting with the hint of Italian almond flavoring. It was quite refreshing. The beer is just beer and refreshing and goes perfectly with pizza (in my opinion) We ordered two pizzas. They both were delicious and the crust was what I enjoyed the most. Chewy and a little bit of char taste and the toppings were fresh. The choice of the pistachio cheesecake was NOT an option and that bummed us out because we wanted that. lol. It will be on the menu later they said. It was a great little place with a lot of tables. The staff is friendly and it's a perfect pizza place. The prices were pretty fair because rent must be high in kaimuki and add all expenses to run a place, I get it. It was a pretty good spot for last minute decisions. read more

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Perfect place for dessert & a nightcap! The staff is always welcoming and friendly. They make all their guests feel special and at home. This time I tried the canoli and I have to say it was the best I've had. The pastry was light and flakey, filling smooth and not too sweet. Topped with fresh whipped cream and just the right amount of choco chips. Perfection! read more

Food was super tasty, pizza was delicious, and service was great. The meatball appetizer was our favorite. Of course the pizza was spot on and the dessert cannoli was rich and delicious. We will definitely be back. read more

Every bite of pizza tasted like burnt ash. Pasta was cooked perfectly and tasted great. read more