I stumbled across this place because I was passing through the area on my way back to Kona and I…read morecould not be more thankful that I found this place! This is an old school pizza place with giant ovens, an open kitchen and staff that welcomes you like family! The pizza was genuinely incredible, perfectly cooked and made by James, the owner, an artist working his ass off and creating perfection. If you're passing through, a local or anyone in the mood for some delicious pizza, look no further!

We stopped at James Angelo's Underground Pizza while visiting the Big Island and had the pepperoni…read morepizza, garlic knots, and a salad. Everything was outstanding. The pepperoni pizza was excellent. The crust had a great texture with a light crisp on the outside and just the right amount of chew. The sauce was flavorful without overpowering the toppings, and the pepperoni was generous and cooked perfectly. It tasted fresh and homemade from the first bite to the last. The garlic knots were fantastic. Soft, warm, and loaded with garlic flavor, they were easily some of the best we've had. The salad was fresh, crisp, and a great complement to the meal. What really stood out was James himself. You can immediately tell that he loves what he does and takes pride in his restaurant. He was welcoming, friendly, and genuinely interested in making sure guests had a great experience. It is refreshing to visit a place where the owner is so invested in both the food and the people walking through the door. The atmosphere was comfortable and relaxed, and the entire experience felt personal rather than rushed. Places like this are becoming harder to find. One thing visitors should know is that the restaurant is cash only. That wasn't a problem for us, and there is an ATM available at a nearby gas station if needed. Just come prepared so you can focus on enjoying the food. This was one of our favorite meals during our time on the Big Island. Great food, great service, and a restaurant that clearly reflects the passion of its owner. We will definitely be back on a future visit.

This is THE pizza on the west side! They have perfected sourdough crust, soft and structured, with…read morea little tang. It's an order at the counter spot, sometimes there's a wait - for best pizza in town. You came here for a little slower pace than the mainland, chill out & wait for it, do some deep breathing or go check out Uila Records, next door. Sometimes they are jamming busy and focused - don't expect them to be sugar sweet - customer always right. Expect really good pizza with really good ingredients and work out your need for them to be really really nice to you in therapy ;)

The good - Really great pizza! The Bad, order was completely wrong. Tried to place on-line order…read morebut they had it turned off. Unfortunately, despite describing the order twice the pizza came topped complete wrong. Oh well, the Italian sandwich was the best!Have them repeat the order back to you to be sure.

Don't hesitate and make the call!…read more The pizzas are one size - 14". Thin crust that holds structure = perfection. We ordered breadsticks (pillowy goodness), a cheese pizza, and a combo. Everything was SO good. Recommend calling ahead for pickup - it took about 35 mins for our order during dinnertime over the weekend.

Best pizza on the Big Island! Full of flavor with fresh ingredients and overall deliciousness! The…read morecrust was amazing! Light, yet filling! We will definitely go back again!

Many varieties of foods and always, always delish. We live here in Waimea and come here often…read more Eyes light up when gang heres we're going to eat at Dom De Luca's

Having eaten here many times for both lunch and dinner and having experienced the "ups" and the…read moredowns" in terms of consistent quality of food preparation and service, the trend is back to a downward spiral. Fresh Mahi was so overcooked, it was barely edible but nobody came by to check into well after we were trying to eat it - even asked for olive oil to try to make it more palatable. I asked for water twice before getting a refill, and while I could understand delays when it's busy - it was not - we were the only occupied table in that whole room. So unsatisfactory on all levels. Off my list until/unless they can pull it together.....

Located above the Waikoloa Resort area, about a 10-15 min. drive, in what looks like a newer built…read moreshopping center. We went for our anniversary dinner and were so glad we decided to celebrate here. Very nice relaxed atmosphere, there are tables inside and out side on like a large open air lanai area with festival lights strewn across the ceiling and arches to view the sunset. Our server was Courtney who was very friendly and attentive. She made great recommendations! We tried everything she recommended. We started with a the Brussel Sprouts that were served in a cast iron skillet, crispy and tender with a balsamic glaze and the Caesar's Salad which was so fresh and coated with the perfect amount of dressing. We ordered the garlic Focaccia with melted cheese served with the most delicious marinara sauce for dipping. Then we ordered the Vodka Pasta with Shrimp, 4 large shrimps in a creamy tomato vodka sauce and house made fresh pasta. For dessert we had the Cannoli, the best Cannoli I ever had! The shell was crispy the filling was light, sweet and just delicious! Courtney gifted us the Cannoli for our anniversary and the entire staff signed an anniversary card for us. They also have a full bar and my husband was pleased with the whiskey selections and their reasonable prices. What an amazing dinner that delighted all of our senses. We will definitely have this place on our must go to list whenever we visit Hawaii Island.

Went for nice dinner tonight all was going well until the check. 1) ordered eggplant pharm. food…read moredelivery I asked the person to bring Tabasco, our service person Darcy no I will bring her chili, no mentioned that there was $2.00 charge of half teaspoons of chili. As we get the check very surprised of the extra charge. I'm very unhappy that restaurant charges for any additional charge that I did NOT asked for, she Darcy failed to mention of the extra charge. We like coming for happy hour and dinner, but I'm very unhappy tonight. I believe that restaurant is out of control in adding unnecessary charges.

the Pizza was well made and tasted delicious in short timing. i also bought garlic knotts and…read moretopped it off with a fanta and it was lovely.

Ordered pizza to go online. Website is easy to navigate and when I picked up the pizza, the workers…read morewere great, friendly and attentive. Family loved the pizza. Bread knots were okay. Would order again!

Overboard IPA on tap…read more Rockies fish bites (Ono) Friendly staff A good time to be alive!

Great food and great service!! We enjoyed our meals and…read morebeer. The poke nachos were amazing. I also enjoyed the fish bites and garlic fries. My daughter enjoyed her burger and her brownie with ice cream. The golden sabbath beer was so good.

Food was what to expect from an Auberge resort facility. Ambiance was also what you'd expect if…read moreyou've ever visited any of their establishments. Kabob was our main with hummus for the appetizers. We ended up not ordering enough for the main because I think when I'm sitting down you can't tell I'm 6'8" 220lbs and they advertise their meals as shareable. If you eat a lot, the kabobs aren't shareable. Pay attention at the desert layout; we decided to go with the unhealthy route which was to top off with some sweets instead of ordering more mains . The frozen milk cake for me was it even though they pushed the pavolova as the one. The smores is pretty average tasting s'mores but definitely a luxury version so I'd never say don't get it, I'd just say it's obtainable elseware if you're trying to decide on a space you might not visit again. The service was also on par with the establishments well earned reputation and they also had eats for our 3 year old (pizza, which somehow he ate the entire serving of and threatened me if I tried some). 5 star experience

THE BEST HAPPY HOUR AND PLACE TO EAT CLOSE TO THE WATER HANDS DOWN…read more Hā Bar is lights out on ambience, service, and food. Literally all components were off the charts. We loved the hotel that this bar resides in. It's been renovated and looks incredible. We tried to check out 3 other spots in Waikoloa and all of them looked terrible. This was A BIG WIN, and we wished we could've gone more during our stay. Everything was solid so you won't be sorry.

We had dinner at Merriman's in Waimea with our family of six, and it was one of the highlights of…read moreour trip to the Big Island. From the moment we arrived, the service was exceptional. Bianca and the entire staff were warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. They made us feel relaxed and well taken care of throughout the evening without ever being intrusive. The food was outstanding. Our table enjoyed the day boat catch, macadamia nut-crusted fish, Caesar salad, beet salad with goat cheese, cucumber salad, smoked taro hummus, and desserts including sorbet and seasonal ice cream. Every dish was fresh, beautifully prepared, and full of flavor. The combination of incredible food, gracious service, and a warm, inviting atmosphere made for a memorable family dinner. A heartfelt thank you to Bianca and the entire Merriman's team for making our evening so special. We can't wait to return on our next visit to the Big Island.

First of all, WHAT?! How can everything we had be a 10/10? Not just the food, but the service as…read morewell. I am so happy that my husband & I got to experience this restaurant while in Hawai'i. For starters, we ordered their special lobster salad (with lobster, mango, avocado, and pickled hearts of palm) and their mushroom side dish. Both were absolutely packed with flavor, and the lobster salad especially included very new flavors for us both. The mushrooms were out of this WORLD! For entrees, we ordered the spicy lobster ravioli and their mushroom side curried macadamia nut fish (swordfish). Each bite was a little taste of fishy heaven for both dishes. We are so happy with our visit here, and cannot wait for the opportunity to come back and try more amazing, home-grown food. Thank you for this wonderful experience!

Genuine people, and a genuine experience to follow…read more Literally everything went well, including the best lobster puttanesca inside a few thousand miles. I would highly recommend the people, the food, and the vibe!

Cipriano's reminded us ofRistorante Arnoldo' in Colle di…read moreVal d'Elsa in Tuscany . Our food was beyond exceptional & the family was incredible! Go with anything that the owner recommends! Everything that all 4 of us ordered was super gourmet & unbelievably delicious! I give the food & family 5 Big Stars