Pizzetta
Old Koloa Town,5408 Koloa Rd, Koloa, HI, 96756
Pizzetta Menu
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Diabetics at Pizza Hut
Pizza is neither a great meal nor the worst for diabetes. All you need is some fact check and monitoring while ordering your pizza. Diabetics can opt for thin crust or skinny pizza at Pizza Hut and avoid the cheese topping to cut down on the excess fat and sodium. If you have diabetes, then ensure to check your portion size when you order a pizza. One or max. two slices are enough. You can also avoid meat if possible and go for wings as a meat option.
Foods to Avoid at Pizza Hut for Diabetics:
You must avoid Meat Lovers Pizza with Original Pan Crust as it contains over 1000mg sodium and will add 470 calories in your meal. You should also skip Super Supreme Pizza Large Original Pan Slice which is too high in sodium and fat. Chicken wings are often tempting but you must control and restrict yourself from ordering Traditional Honey BBQ Bone-in Wings as it can add up to your sugar levels if you eat too many. On average, a person orders or consumes six chicken wings pieces in a day.
Sides must be avoided at all costs especially if it's Bacon Cheddar Fries with Ranch Dipping Cup for its high sodium content. You must also avoid New York Style Cheesecake with Applesauce as dessert as one slice of this dessert item contains 86g sugar. Pizza Hut also offers other Italian dishes such as Pasta. However, you must skip Spaghetti with Meat Sauce and Meatballs and Garlic Bread as it is too high in sodium and sugar.
Food Suggestions for Diabetics at Pizza Hut:
Veggie Lover's - Personal Pan Pizza Slice
Nutritional Facts: 140 calories, 5g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 2g), 290mg sodium, 18g carbs, 2g sugar, 2g fiber, 5g Protein
Hawaiian Chicken - Small Thin 'N Crispy Slice
Nutritional Facts: 110 calories, 3g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 1.5g), 300mg sodium, 14g carbs, 3g sugar, 1g fiber, 6g Protein
Chicken Bacon Parmesan Small Original Pan Slice
Nutritional Facts: 160 calories, 8g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 2g), 310mg sodium, 15g carbs, 1g sugar, 1g fiber, 7g Protein
Naked - Bone Out Wing (Piece)
Nutritional Facts: 80 calories, 4g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0.5g), 160mg sodium, 6g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 5g Protein
Traditional Bone-In Wings with Garlic Parmesan Sauce
Nutritional Facts: 140 calories, 11g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 2.5g), 300mg sodium, less than 1g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
Classic Caesar Salad
Nutritional Facts: 110 calories, 4.5g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 1.5g), 270mg sodium, 12g carbs, 2g sugar, 2g fiber, 5g Protein
Cheese Small Hand Tossed Slices
Nutritional Facts: 130 calories, 4.5g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 2g), 250mg sodium, 17g carbs, 1g sugar, 1g fiber, 6g Protein
Cinnamon Stick
Nutritional Facts: 80 calories, 2.5g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 100mg sodium, 13g carbs, 4g sugar, 0g fiber, 2g Protein
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High Blood Pressure at Pizza Hut
Fast-food restaurants like Pizza Hut are not recommended to dine-in if you are diagnosed with high blood pressure. Most pizzas at Pizza Hut are high in sodium and hence you must stick to one or max. two slices of any regular size pizza to limit your sodium intake. Try out the salads as they are not only healthy but also keeps you full for a longer period. However, you must ensure that you don't order the salads without any extra dressing.
Foods to Avoid at Pizza Hut for High Blood Pressure
Avoid Meat Lovers Pizza with Original Pan Crust and Supreme Pizza Large Original Pan Slice at all costs when you order at Pizza Hut. Both these pizzas contain a high amount of sodium which can spike your blood pressure levels. Also, skip Bacon Cheddar Fries with Ranch Dipping Cup and Traditional Honey BBQ Bone-in Wings to restrict your sodium intake.
Food Suggestions for High Blood Pressure at Pizza Hut
Veggie Lover's - Small Thin 'N Crispy Slice
Nutritional Facts: 100 calories, 3.5g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 1.5g), 270mg sodium, 14g carbs, 2g sugar, 1g fiber, 14g Protein
Hawaiian Chicken Small Thin 'N Crispy Slices
Nutritional Facts: 110 calories, 3g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 1.5g), 280mg sodium, 14g carbs, 2g sugar, 1g fiber, 6g Protein
Chicken Bacon Parmesan Small Original Pan Slice
Nutritional Facts: 160 calories, 8g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 2g), 310mg sodium, 15g carbs, 1g sugar, 1g fiber, 7g Protein
Naked - Traditional Bone-In Wing (Piece)
Nutritional Facts: 80 calories, 4.5g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 1g), 160mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 2g Protein
Traditional Bone-In Wings with Garlic Parmesan Sauce
Nutritional Facts: 140 calories, 11g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 2.5g), 300mg sodium, less than 1g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
Cheese Small Hand Tossed Slices
Nutritional Facts: 130 calories, 4.5g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 2g), 250mg sodium, 17g carbs, 1g sugar, 1g fiber, 6g Protein
Classic Caesar Salad
Nutritional Facts: 110 calories, 4.5g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 1.5g), 270mg sodium, 12g carbs, 2g sugar, 2g fiber, 5g Protein
Cinnamon Stick
Nutritional Facts: 80 calories, 2.5g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 100mg sodium, 13g carbs, 4g sugar, 0g fiber, 2g Protein
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High Cholesterol at Pizza Hut
Whether large, medium or small, a pizza can boost your cholesterol levels instantly. You shouldn't eat more than one slice of any pizza your order at Pizza Hut. If you're concerned with your high cholesterol, then it is wise to take your friends to Pizza Hut and share pizza among them slice by slice. You can also try pasta at Pizza Hut but ensure that you are not adding any dressing or extra cheese as you order pasta.
Foods to Avoid at Pizza Hut for High Cholesterol
Keep your pizza intake to one slice to avoid high cholesterol intake while you dine at Pizza Hut. Skip Supreme Pizza Large Original Pan Slice as it contains a high amount of fat and the sodium levels are also very high. Avoid the desserts section completely to limit the fat and sugar intake. You can also limit yourself from ordering non-veg pizza and skip adding sides or dressing on your orders to ensure that your cholesterol is in check while dining at Pizza Hut.
Food Suggestions to Maintain Cholesterol Level at Pizza Hut:
Veggie Lover's - Small Thin 'N Crispy Slice
Nutritional Facts: 100 calories, 3.5g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 1.5g), 270mg sodium, 14g carbs, 2g sugar, 1g fiber, 14g Protein
Buffalo Chicken - Small Original Pan Slice
Nutritional Facts: 140 calories, 5g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 2g), 420mg sodium, 18g carbs, 2g sugar, 1g fiber, 6g Protein
Hawaiian Chicken - Small Thin 'N Crispy Slice
Nutritional Facts: 110 calories, 3g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 1.5g), 300mg sodium, 14g carbs, 3g sugar, 1g fiber, 6g Protein
Traditional Bone-In Wings with Garlic Parmesan Sauce
Nutritional Facts: 140 calories, 11g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 2.5g), 300mg sodium, less than 1g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
Cavatini Veggie Lover's with Garlic Bread
Nutritional Facts: 630 calories, 10g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 2.5g), 730mg sodium, 113g carbs, 14g sugar, 7g fiber, 21g Protein
Classic Caesar Salad
Nutritional Facts: 110 calories, 4.5g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 1.5g), 270mg sodium, 12g carbs, 2g sugar, 2g fiber, 5g Protein
Breadsticks
Nutritional Facts: 140 calories, 4.5g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 1g), 260mg sodium, 19g carbs, 1g sugar, 1g fiber, 4g Protein
Cinnamon Stick
Nutritional Facts: 80 calories, 2.5g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 100mg sodium, 13g carbs, 4g sugar, 0g fiber, 2g Protein
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Q & A on
How did Pizza Hut start?
Pizza Hut began its operations on 15th June 1958 at Wichita, Kansas, United States.
Will Pizza Hut be open on Easter?
Yes, Pizza Hut stays open on Easter until 10 PM on Thursday and Sunday. Whereas, Pizza Hut operates at normal hours on Good Friday, Saturday, and Easter Monday.
Will Pizza Hut be open on Thanksgiving?
Most Pizza Huts stay open on Thanksgiving Day but may have reduced hours since it's a big holiday in the United States.
Will Pizza Hut be open Christmas day?
No. Pizza Hut remains closed on Christmas.
Which Pizza Hut bases are vegan?
Pizza Hut has a rapidly improving and impressive choice of vegan options. Simply opt for vegan cheese on any vegetarian order of pizza at Pizza Hut and you can enjoy your favorite vegan pizza. If you're concerned with vegan options at Pizza Hut, then inquire whether they have Violife vegan cheese in stock before ordering anything.
Which Pizza Hut sides are vegan?
Oven cooked Chips and Onion Rings available at Pizza Hut are vegan.
Which Pizza Hut is closest to me?
There are over 18,431 Pizza Hut restaurants globally. You can find the closest Pizza Hut restaurant using our Restaurant Listings directory.
When Pizza Hut opens and closes?
Pizza Hut opens at 11 AM daily and closes at 11 PM on weekdays and Sundays. The restaurants stay open till 12 midnight.
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About Pizza Hut
Pizza Hut is a renowned pizzeria globally known for its fusion of Italian and American cuisines. The restaurant serves Italian style Pizzas and Pasta as well as sides and desserts influenced by American cuisine. Pizza Hut began its operations in June 1958 when two brothers Dan and Frank Carney, who were also Wichita University students, opened the first Pizza Hut store in Wichita, Kansas. With 18,431 Pizza Hut restaurants around the globe, Pizza Hut franchise is the largest Pizza chain in terms of locations.
Pizza Hut is currently owned by Yum! Brands, Inc. which is the restaurant division of PepsiCo. You can find a lot of traditional dine-in Pizza Hut locations across the United States. However, Pizza Hut restaurants also operate in storefront delivery and carry-out formats. There are also hybrid versions which offer dine-in options as well as carry-out facility.
Healthy Food Options at Pizza Hut
Pizza Hut is a one-stop destination for pizza lovers, but it can also raise some concerns for people with high blood pressure, cholesterol intake, and diabetes. Generally, pizzas contain a high amount of sodium and it is in your best health interest that you consume one or max. two slices of any pizza you order from Pizza Hut. If you're diabetic or concerned with high blood pressure or cholesterol levels, you must stick to one pizza slice at Pizza Hut.
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Address :
Old Koloa Town,5408 Koloa Rd
Koloa, HI, 96756 - Phone (808) 742-8881
- Website https://www.pizzettakauai.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 9:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : Yes
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
Categories
Pizza
Pizza is a famous Italian dish savored around the world. The entire credit for the popularity of Pizza in the United States goes to the chain of pizzerias all over the country. While the base and the texture of Pizza remains same across the globe, it's the toppings that differs from country to country. In the United States, you will find the top pizzerias serving pizzas with the toppings of mainly beef, bacon, chicken, ham, and sausage for the non-vegetarians. Other than these famous meat options, Pizzas with veg toppings such as mushrooms, pepperonis, garlic, tomatoes, spinach, etc. are also famous in most restaurants in the United States.
Irrespective of your locality, you will find a variety of different restaurants in your cities offering pizzas of all different types. Pizza is hot favorite among people of all ages in the United States. A large size pizza is enough to feed a family of 3 or 4 at large. Pizza is also the most preferred food whenever a group of friends is hanging out together. Pizza gained popularity in the United States after the American soldiers stationed in Italy returned from World War II.
Over the years, different pizzerias in the United States have developed their own respective regional variations. Pizza gained popularity as the iconic dish in the United States in the second half of the 20th century. Whether you prefer thin or thick crust pizza, you can find a pizza of your preference at the best pizza restaurants in your city.
Italian Cuisine
The immense popularity of Italian cuisine globally isn't unknown. You can find an Italian Pizzeria around every corner of almost every city in the United States. Not to forget that in every house, people enjoy mac and cheese as comfort food. But it would be wrong to believe that Italian food starts with pizza and ends with good pasta as this Mediterranean country has much more to offer other than these two dishes. In Italian Cuisine, there is a high use of fresh tomatoes, all kinds of herbs, great quality of cheese, all types of meat, seafood and fresh handmade pasta. Many find it hard to believe that Italians have been making noodles long back.
Italian and Greek cuisines are always mistaken to be same, but they are poles apart. The primary difference between the two cuisines is the use of cheese in most of the Italian dishes. Italians love to cultivate their own cheese and process them as per their food requirement. It is believed that some cheese is so expensive that cheese producers secure them in lockers.
If you are bored eating the same old pasta or pizza, you can try some of the authentic Italian dishes like Risotto, Polenta, Ribollita, Lasagna, Fiorentina Steak, Bottarga, Ossobuco, Carbonara, Focaccia, Arancini and Supplì. Another item which Italians love to relish every morning is a good cup of Italian Coffee. Once you taste a freshly brewed cup of Italian Coffee, you might not visit Starbucks ever again. Authentic Italian food is made with heart and soul, so go find a restaurant where you can relish Italian cuisine in your city.
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Laura K.
Pizzetta is an OK restaurant if you don't care about service and you don't order the pizza. This is my second time to Kauai and last time I visited 15 years ago, I went to Brick Oven Pizza. Brick Oven was a memorably good and fun place to eat. I returned there prior to eating at Pizzetta, and had a similarly good experience at Brick Oven the second time, 15 years later. We decided to eat at Pizzetta for three reasons. First, there was a great smell coming from the place while shopping in Koloa the day before. Second, a shopkeeper recommended the pizza there. Third, some reviews claimed the pizza was better than Brick Oven, and Pizzetta was closer to our resort. We are complete pizza lovers and in our home state of California, we have been known to travel upwards of 70 miles to get the pizza we want... so we definitely care about quality pizza and have the experience eating it :) I did notice the reviews that claimed the crust on the pizza was like frozen pizza. You know how Yelp can be. The reviewers can sometimes exaggerate the truth. So I chose to ignore the negative reviews, but only to my own hazard. The pizza was crap. The crust didn't bend like fresh pizza does... it "snapped" just like any frozen pizza would. I would bet almost any amount of money that they do serve frozen dough here. My wife had the ribs and my daughter had the seafood pasta. Both of these dishes were fine. Nothing excellent, just OK. Also on the positive side, the atmosphere was cool. The furnishings were nice and the decor was pretty good. But, probably the worst thing about the experience at Pizzetta was the service. Our waitress was a dingbat, probably on some kind of drugs... and maybe those drugs were prescribed because she may have been mentally ill. First, she came late to our table, and seemed disoriented. She took our drink and appetizer (garlic bread) order, and said "My name is Lisa" as she walked away. She returned briefly to take our menus, but then realized we hadn't ordered dinner yet. Mumbling to herself without any prompting from us, she realized her mistake and left. Before she was able to deliver the drinks, she returned to take our dinner order. We like to relax at dinner and take it slow, but we begrudgingly submitted our dinner order. Again, she told us her name was Lisa. Our drinks did come shortly thereafter via the manager. We suspect Lisa is her daughter... otherwise there was no explanation for how she could have remained employed. After about 10-15 minutes, our dinner came. But not our garlic bread. There wasn't any explanation given. Just the dinner put in front of us. After everyone was served dinner, "Lisa" explained that the garlic bread was being handled by the manager. We told her that we didn't need it anymore, and that it was meant to be an appetizer. She was visibly distraught, but quickly left. The manager came with the garlic bread the very next minute, and claimed the first order was burned. She offered to comp us the bread, which is probably the only saving grace preventing them from receiving one star. We're not sure whether or not to believe the bread was burned, given the bozo nature of our waitress... but we accepted it and moved on with our meal. My wife's second glass of wine that she ordered after this fiasco ended up being closer to a half serving. At this point, we were ready to withhold all tips but didn't have the right bills, so ended up tipping about 5 bucks. This was our last meal on our week-long vacation. Of course, we ate out every meal from breakfast through dinner. This was the only meal that completely disappointed us. I seriously recommend that you consider other options unless you are really lazy and don't give a crap about service or food quality.
(2)Darrell R.
The Kalua Pig & Cabbage is great!
(4)Emily C.
It was my first time going to this pizza place. I live in koloa so being a local I was hoping this could be a good pizza place to bring friends but I will not be doing that anymore. I ordered the caprice salad which was pathetic. It cost me $9 for 3 half slices of tomato and mozzarella. I also ordered the truffle mushroom mac and cheese which I was really excited for. The sauce, or what i thought was sauce, was chunky like it has been sitting for awhile, then following a undelightful taste. I also had the spaghetti and meatballs. Barely any sauce on the dish and the meatballs were also white in color so Im not sure what meat it was made out of, probably turkey. Overall, disappointed in the food. Granted, I was probably their last customer of the night but that shouldnt allow me to get ripped off of service I deserve as a customer. I wont be coming back.
(1)Kyle G.
This place was actually REALLY good. Not sure why it only has 3.5 stars. Had two pizzas, a salad and a pasta, and all were fabulously yummy!
(5)Matt R.
Got the Check-In Mozzarella sticks and they are delicious!! Baked rather than deep fried and very cheesey. The Caesar salad and super combo pizza were both yummy and plentiful. The staff were very friendly and so helpful. Frequently checking in and refilling drinks. Fun atmosphere and good food.
(4)MJ B.
We went because the reviews gave it 4 stars ..... The service was slow -- took 20 minutes for a beer and that was before we ordered food! Our friend got a pizza -- not the calzone they ordered -- so they waited some more The calzone tasted horrible - the inside was cold--the sauce tasted like prego- the crust plain. Simply not worth it!!!! If your looking for something inexpensive and good go to Da Crack--- it's awesome !
(1)Andrew W.
Another to add to the must visit list. Nothing exotic or mind blowing, just a place that you will enjoy. The staff, the pizza, the gelato, the atmosphere...just felt right. Like you've been there before 100 times.
(4)Nick h.
Great mix of local flavor and what you want from a small family friendly Italian restaurant. Good food, good service, and at a reasonable price.
(5)Todd M.
Very nice atmosphere and great food. They were fast and never let the drinks get low. Something for everyone in this family friendly restaurant. Would certainly recommend.
(4)Adam s.
under-rated and good value for pricey Kauai. Lots more than just pizza and pasta. Try their Kalua Pork and cabbage. Yum.
(4)Eileen F.
Being from Chicago, it's hard for us to find good pizza. We are, essentially, pizza snobs. I never would've believed we would come to Kauai and find GREAT pizza. We found this place last year totally by accident. We were literally walking by and got pulled in by the wonderful smells. We were NOT disappointed. We came back again this year, and this was a must stop on our list. There is something to be said for consistency! This was as good, if not better, than we remembered. We were in the area during "happy hour" and hadn't eaten much all day, so we headed on in for a much anticipated pizza. We also found that they make the best Mai Tai we've ever had! They don't use premade mixes - it's all fresh juice and it shows. We ordered our favorite combo - roasted garlic, spinach, red onion and sun-dried tomatoes. What we love about this place is that whatever ingredients you order, they make sure all ingredients are evenly distributed amongst the entire pizza. Have you ever ordered a pizza only to find half the items you ordered haphazardly tossed to one side or another? I hate that! You won't get that here.. each bite has the perfect combo of exactly what you ordered. The crust isn't too thin or too thick and it holds up well to any number of ingredients without bending or getting mushy. I can't recommend roasted garlic on pizza enough, by the way. Since we were here for my birthday, we were given the warm brownie with the gelato and macadamia nuts with fudge and caramel sauce. All I can say to that is OH MY GOD! A lot of restaurant brownies fall flat as they are either TOO fudgy and thick to where you instantly go off into a sugar coma, or they are flavorless and rather stale tasting. Not this brownie! It tastes almost as good as my homemade ones and that's saying something! Save room for it! The staff here is fun and attentive to whatever you need. The manager, Pat, is a true gem. She has real pride in this restaurant, and she should. It's a great place! if you are a pizza lover, add this one to your list.
(5)Keith N.
Over all it was a pretty bad experience. The food was decent at best. The owner was very nice but the service was horrible. Had to hunt down the waitress for pepper and cheese and waited 15 minutes to pay! Better places to go folks. Move along.
(1)M V.
Returning customers! So thrilled to see the same friendly face, and over the top customer service provided by Penny! She was so attentive towards our timid, shy Daughter last year, and to see her again made our day. Will definitely will be comin back Service was wonderful and food good too. Only problem is; wish I had gotten her name last year. Thanks again, Penny. The Villa's Cerritos, CA
(5)Jay M.
One star because I can' t give you less. Taste like frozen Tombstone pizza. That is why it came to the table cold. Service was terrible, and btw, yes, I'm the one that left no tip after that extreme over priced garbage. Can't call it food. Gut bombs. Anyone who says this pizza is good must work there and is trying to counter the negative reviews.
(1)Gregg H.
Good food, good service, nice place. It's hard to find places on the Island that provide good food and service for decent prices. Pizzetta does it well. Pasta, pizza and salads at decent prices. The service was great, we had a friendly host and 2 servers that took our orders, brought water and cleared the table right on time. Thanks Pizzetta!
(4)John F.
Koloa doesn't host a lot of restaurants, but the ones it has are just right. Went to Pizzetta twice. Both times were good. First time we got a calzone that was not only delicious, but it wasn't very greasy either. Our server was friendly and we got to sit on the back porch deck which was pretty cool (beware of occasional mosquitoes). Second trip we tried the Italian food, not sure why since we live in Philly but I was just in the mood for pasta. Again the server was extremely nice and our food came out fast. She ordered a chicken Cesar salad and I ordered their Shrimp Linguini. It was pretty darn good, just right portion and tasty. The shrimp still had the butts but I don't care about that especially since I had about a dozen shrimp in my dish. They sell gelatos at the front of the store. This is a good stop for pizza/pasta staples, enjoy it.
(4)Teresa R.
With all the hype, we were expecting amazing pizza. After driving in from the other side of the island, we found the pizza crust to be more like cardboard, without much flavor. Sauce was good but we were not impressed with the pizza overall which was barely better than a frozen one. On a good note, the vegie chop chop salad was excellent.
(1)Bill J.
Decent pizza at a decent price, especially considering other sit-down places in Koloa/Poipu. Calzones here are big enough to fill ya, and there's a good variety. Of special note is the happy hour. Under $2 pints and $3 well drinks are a value buy until 5:30 pm. The attached gelateria is also a plus. We won't be back this trip, but it's on the list for next time.
(3)Cherisse B.
The pizza is mouth watering and the best south side. The lasagna has something special in it that it makes you want to lick the plate clean. Great place to eat while visiting South side.
(5)Lisa H.
We enjoyed this place for a casual dinner one night. Prices are reasonable for the area. We had a pizza, two kinds of pasta and a salad- everything was good. Waitstaff were friendly and efficient. Would definitely go there again.
(4)Toni M.
"Just a bowl of soup," my father said following a busy day of driving and sightseeing. After 30 minutes playing cyber-geek on vacation, we decided on Pizzetta. The menu had something for each of us and they were open on Easter night. A short drive from Piopu, Pizzetta offers a full Italian menu as well as salads and ribs (of all things). And, they deliver, even to Poipu. So, we drove into Koloa, a cool little town with a strip of antique-looking shops and restaurants. We were seated promptly on the casual back lanai. The staff was friendly and the food was fresh and tasty. My father's soup was accompanied by a pizza, of course, and he was happy as a clam. The pizza had a thin crust and was perfect after the long day. The wine, well I'd pass if given a do-over. But there was a full bar. It was a satisfying and flavorful meal. And, one of the least expensive we had on the trip!
(3)Michael M.
Service was a little slow but a lot of people came at the same time. Super combo pizza was great. I don't like a lot of sauce and this had just enough. Peppers were fresh. Kids Mac-n-cheese was not out of a box but made fresh. All in all, good food. Good place. I'd come back.
(4)Stacey A.
Excellent pizza for a reasonable price. We had an El Greco and a Super Combo. Both were great. Nice ambiance and laid back feeling. Quick service.
(5)Rick B.
This was a pretty good family alternative to resort dining. The pasta dishes were substantial (I had Fettuccine Lucia, fettuccine with chicken, olive oil and sun dried tomatoes, and almost had too much chicken), and the service was friendly and efficient. The bruschetta was tasty if a bit soggy, and the salad was nice. This is a very good choice for those tired of the resort dining scene, and there are some shops to browse right next door in Koloa town.
(4)Lisa T.
The service needs a fix. I do not know if they were under staffed that day but the customer service left a sour taste in my mouth. I got to eat a vary of foods there and the only thing I would recommend is the chicken alfredo. The chicken alfredo had a good amount of chicken and the sauce is appetizing.
(3)Heather C.
Good lasagna, good shrimp fettuccine, good gelato. But really not wheelchair accessible. Sure, you can wheel in and sit at one of the few tables right at the front of the restaurant, but if you need to use the bathroom at any point while you're there, you're out of luck. The men's bathroom door is rather narrow, and there's a stair in the bathroom (it seemed at a quick glance). The women's bathroom is at the top of about four or five stairs, and not particularly roomy for a wheelchair. I don't know who decides if a restaurant is wheelchair accessible (Yelp? The restaurant?), but this one definitely isn't, and the info here should reflect that.
(3)Justin N.
Living on island we do not have very many choices for great pizza (nothing compared to the mainland- get over it- you are in Hawaii). This is the best thing we have on island by far- it is not amazing but it is definitely very good and hits the spot. In comparison to Brick Oven- Pizetta has the edge- funny how people rate Brick Oven better- Brick Oven has simple, run of the mill pizzas- nothing exciting. At least Pizetta has some more original gourmet options. Both are comparable price- hit pizzeta first.
(4)Greg F.
The pizza experience at Pizzetta is very nice. The service was excellent and so was the ambience. I have had better pizza but it was still very worthy of the investment. I really enjoyed being able to order a pitcher of Stella for only $12. After spending a lot elsewhere, this was a nice change of pace. This place is great for a large group and great for kids as well. Enjoy...
(4)Greg and Ann P.
Purchased $100 gift certificate from the Poipu Beach community auction to support the New Year's Eve fireworks. Went to the restaurant tonight to use it and were told by the manager we had to use it all in one sitting or forfeit the balance. There wasn't any language like that on the auction description or on the certificate and none of the other three restaurants whose items we purchased put limits like that on them. Since there are only two of us, we decided to give it to a family we met who could put it to better use. Just poor customer service and we won't be back.
(1)Tom L.
We had a tasty calzone and a good salad for lunch here. Good service, seemed to have a good bar as well. Not a bad choice in Koloa Town.
(4)Aaron M.
Fantastic meal! One of the best gluten free pizzas I've ever had! I enjoyed a pepperoni, red onion, and roasted garlic GF pizza, loved every bite! Perfectly crispy, dough was tasty, no complaints! My wife had the Roasted Veggie Salad and loved it as well. A nice variety of veggies, satisfied her salad fix! Highly recommend! Good, fast service on a Thursday night.
(5)Andrew D.
Pizza's good, but the service tonight was completely unacceptable. We showed up with two young kids, hungry. After a 20 minute wait, we got a table and were eager chow down. We got salad, water, and our appetizer in a reasonable amount of time, but waited an HOUR after that to receive our two pizzas. It was busy in there, but not impossibly busy. It was clear to us that they either sent our pizzas off to another party that had ordered the same thing, or just forgot our order entirely. It wasn't next up or 7 more minutes....it was another 20 minutes. We witnessed pizza after pizza after pizza being delivered to people who had not been in the restaurant very long. But instead of recognizing what had happened, the waitress kept telling us that ours was "next up". After it was clear that that wasn't the case, our waitress told us "7 mins, probably less." At least some complementary focaccia bread appeared after it was clear that we were just about to get up and leave without eating any pizza. It's one thing to forget about a table. But then to not do anything about it, then fill those people with false hope when you've got visibly displeased customers with hungry kids at the table, is just plain negligence. And rude. If you're going to screw up, fine. At least admit it and apologize and try to make things better. But don't misrepresent yourself to the patrons. We won't be back. Too bad...seems like a nice enough establishment and the pizza's good too.
(2)Laurie C.
Was bummed because we missed the special lunch menu by eight minutes. Decided to make it an early dinner. Our server accidentally made a full size salad for my dad (D ate the whole thing!!) my side Caesar Salad was so on pointe that I wished mine would have been the larger portion!! We ordered nonalcoholic pina coladas which were very tasty before diving into plates of carbonara and spaghetti marinara!! They were so yummy and just the right portion size!! We ran into a problem with dessert. We wanted the Tiramisu made with rum banana, but they were out. We then tried to get a Tropical Crisp and that was out, as well. We then skipped dessert. Our server went to the Papalani Gelato case and brought us two taster spoons of White Chocolate & Peanut Butter gelato (Don't tell my dad that though, because he hates peanut butter!!) Very friendly restaurant with many things going on all at once with the formal dining to gelato bar and a window selling single pizza slices. Will be back!!
(4)Mikey H.
We had just gotten off the plane and starving. Since we couldn't check in until 4 pm, we decided to go to Koloa and grab some lunch. We had eaten at Pizzetta four years ago, and scored a parking space right in front. Friendly greeting when we came in, "sit anywhere you like." We chose a table in the bar area. If you check in on Yelp, you can get a free order of mozarella sticks! They also have some great lunch specials we took advantage of. We both ordered the pasta and they happily substituted fettucine for penne. I got the pesto with shrimp, and though the sauce was tasty, the shrimp were a little tough. The partner had the bolognese sauce which was very good. A small salad came with and we opted for the caesar. Cold beers and we had a great lunch! I think I started a review four years ago, but never finished. We had a great dinner here. The staff is really friendly! That same year, we sat at the bar with another couple for a couple of hours. There was a fire near our properties, and they wouldn't let anyone on the street. So we sat at the bar drinking and watching the news. Definitely worth coming to when you're in the area.
(4)Bridget D.
First timers. We probably should've ordered pasta. We ordered calzone pizzas. And it's definitely a thumbs down. The mozzarella sticks were good tho.
(2)Ezer K.
Came here twice during my stay, their calzone is a nice size and tasty. I also had their ribs (tender, meat right off the bones). The papaya sauce on the ribs so freakin good (came with side of mashed potatoes and veggies, all very yummy). Their menu changed and under new management since the last the time we came (est 2yrs ago)
(4)Jason T.
The staff was great and very friendly. It looks like a good little bar to watch some sports. But the pizza was not good at all. If I was around Koloa, I would come in for a beer and watch some TV, but I would come with a full stomach. We only had the pizza, so I can't say anything about anything besides the pizza.
(1)Vaness W.
Ambience is classic with Audrey Hepburn every where and the food is really amazing! If you check-in here free mozzarella sticks! Yummmo!
(5)Annie C.
Food-I ordered the pizza supreme and it was so yummy. The dough had a great flavor and the toppings were delicious. Service- We were sat in the back on the outside patio. Our waiter was really nice and food didn't take too long. The photo I posted was our view of the back scenery. I would definitely come back again. Enjoy!
(5)Karen D.
Great service. Good pizza. We had 1/2 meat lovers and 1/2 chicken BBQ with cilantro topping . I believe the BBQ sauce contained mango . The front door is usually open and the air flows through to the back patio dining. It's great for lunch.
(4)Michael B.
I eat whole pizzas. It's this thing I do. But on our Hawai'i vacation, non-chain pizza was hard to come by. But while driving around, we ran into a small strip. Gift shops, an ice cream store and Pizzetta. We walked inside, seated ourselves and placed or order. The interior is small, clean and open to the outside, which lets a nice breeze in. Our waitress took our order, and we didn't see much of her until it was time for the check, which gave us time to enjoy the meal and weather. I ordered a pepperoni pizza, to comply with the first line in my review. We also ordered side salads, a Hawaiian pizza (natch), and lasagna. Everything tasted pretty good, but nothing extraordinary. Prices were higher than mainland pizzas, but we were on vacation, so it was fine. It was nice to find an Italian place by the friends we were visiting, and we'll return on our next visit.
(4)Amber B.
Well, I would have gave this a four star review if our waiter would have ever come back after dropping off our order. The food is good but I've had better. However, the Mai Tai was amazing!!
(3)Darryl S.
When we first arrived we were told the way would be about a half an hour it all only took about 10 minutes. We sat at the bar the bartender was very friendly they even let us roll our bill over to our table very classy. The pizza was amazing the chicken Parmesan was great the cheese bread appetizer was gone in two seconds flat the pasta we ordered was great and the salads we ordered were great. I would highly recommend coming here when you're on the island. The beer was really really cold which as you know on A hot Hawaiian night is really great!
(5)Nish B.
So - I thought this would be a great pizza place. Service: the people were nice and friendly. However, we ordered parmesan crusted baked zucchini to start out with, and our pizza ended up coming out before those came out. The manager apologized and said the zucchini was on them (so we appreciated that) but it wasn't worth it. And the pizza: we said light cheese. Emphasized it even. What comes out? Heavily loaded cheesy pizza that when you try to take it off, it all comes off on one go as it's own pizza slice. But their customer service is great. They are ALWAYS smiling and happy - so for that, I would rec trying this place out and seeing how a different food item fares.
(2)Lisa C.
Four of us had dinner tonight here. What a great place! We were greeted by Larissa, the manager...she obviously loves her job and it shows. She brought me a taste of the BBQ sauce (to die for). Our server, Anthony, was personable and patient with us and Kylie, our bus person, really made us feel at home! Not only that, the food was delicious. If this restaurant is smart, they will do whatever it takes to keep these three workers.
(5)Krista R.
So we have started to make this place a tradition to eat at when on vacation. Great food, reasonable prices. I couldn't give the 5 stars due to our waitress was not great at all. We told her we were short on a table setting as well as another was dirty and had dried up food on them. So she only brought one and we had to go get another set on our own as she did not replace the dirty set. She gave the wrong orders to people at the table too. I dunno maybe she needs to stay out of the sun. I didn't get her name, however, she was extremely tan as well as overly thin. Sorry, she needs to step up her game and listen better. I will come back just hope we don't get the same waitress.
(4)Gayle L.
Delicious eggplant parm as well as thin crust pizza and chop chop salad! Good wine list and full bar with TVs. Loved our waiter John! A must when visiting the south shore of Kauai!!!
(5)Lin D.
When you get on Yelp, there's a coupon for FREE grilled mozzarella sticks, which were wonderful. I had the Ono over veggies and it was AWESOME: firm and mild tasting. My husband had the BBQ pig with sautéed cabbage and loved that as well. We will definitely return
(5)S. D.
The food options on Kauai lean heavily toward fast and casual dining. So my expectations weren't that high but the food here was one of the better meals we had. Stopped by for lunch on a Monday so it was not crowded. The winner was the pesto penne. Creamy and delicious but not overwhelming sauce. It was preceded by a slightly overdressed but delicious salad with housemade Italian dressing. The kahlua pork sandwich was good but not outstanding. The pizzas were delicious - thin crust with generous amount of ingredients. A child at our table had gourmet mac and cheese and the adults kept taking "bites" of it because it was so good. The portions are not huge but enough. If you want a nicer meal, I would recommend Pizzetta and would eat there again. The interior was well done - all dark wood with high ceilings with ceiling fans, the Hawaiian plantation look. Open restaurant front through back to take advantage of the breeze.
(4)Cinthia R.
Here I am on a mini vacation enjoying some Happy hour. My partner and I decided to order some more drinks..not only did they use the same cups. How did we know? They left the little umbrellas they use for decorations in the cup. Overall, the food is great and our waiter was awesome!!! I was a bit I'm shock and disappointed. However, the alcohol kicked in and forgot everything.
(3)Benjamin L.
I don't care where I am on this planet, I am going to be drawn to pizza. Kauai is certainly no exception! We happened to just be wandering around Old Town Koloa and were trapped by the strong smell of the pizza oven several doors down. We got a great table right near the front, along a big window, with a perfect view of the nearby hills as the sun set. Longboard lager has grown on me lately and I started off with that. We ordered a big 16" Hawaiian BBQ to share and this was PLENTY for 2 people and I was starving when I started. The pizza crust was a nice medium thickness but the center was a tad soft. I usually only like soft crust on an extra-thin Sicilian pizza. But the toppings were great and I loved the sweetness of the sauce. It was still an overall a good pizza. We ended up with a few slices left over. Our server was sweet and quiet but one of the managers stopped by several times to chat and she was really engaging. A local seated next to us recommended the Salt Pond gelato but unfortunately, they were out that night. Overall, we had a great little meal at Pizzetta. We chatted up with our table neighbor and the restaurant was as charming as Old Koloa Town. I certainly recommend stopping by when you're in the South Shore.
(4)Lark K.
We really enjoyed our pizza and drinks at Pizetta's, while we were in Kauai. We were looking for a fun casual spot to have a great pizza and some drinks, and we found it. We ate there twice during our 1 week stay in Kauai. Parking was easy, and the atmosphere is very casual and relaxed. Both times we dined, we sat in the Bar area. We got their around 5:00 both times and had no wait, and our pick of a table. We did notice that it gets busy around 6:00 so get there early. I had the Blood Orange cocktail was was delicious, and we had pizza with lots of extras, and it was fantastic. This is a great casual spot to dine with a full liquor bar which is convenient for those of us who aren't beer or wine enthusiasts...
(5)Brian J.
Ordered a large BBQ Chicken and Hawaiian. Yummy pizza at a decent price. Informal setting and pleasant service staff makes it a great place to get your pizza fix. Try it, you'll like it.
(4)PJ C.
Stopped on the way back to Poipu after long day on the North Shore. The staff here is super friendly and welcoming. The Hawaiian pizza (of course!) was good with the freshest biggest pieces of pineapple - though it did overwhelm the ham. The side salad was crisp and the mozzarella sticks were more like cheese stuffed bread which were better than the typical deep fried versions. Overall a very nice pizza joint.
(4)Steve L.
My son and I walked past this joint one afternoon, and the smell from the pizza ovens was amazing! We brought the family for dinner while staying in Poipu and were thrilled to see a full bar. The restaurant is open air with ceiling fans and was pretty warm inside when we showed up for a 7pm table. With that said, be sure to take advantage of the Yelp "check in" promo for the mozzarella sticks, they were delish. We ordered a gluten free pizza with pepperoni and pineapple along with a "roma" pizza that had sausage and artichoke hearts. We started with the chopped salad. All I can say is that we were impressed by how great everything tasted! I read another review complaining about excessive cheese, but I respectfully submit that it was perfect! Check it out!
(4)Becky Y.
Was excited to try the food here, We wanted to have a night in during our vacation and get a pizza to go. Unfortunately their online ordering system does not seem to work, so I tried calling to place my order and had no luck. I called 3 times and nobody picked up. Despite wanting to try out the well reviewed food I gave up on this place after wasting 20 mins trying to place an order with no success. My advice, if you're trying to order a quick meal to go don't waste your time with this place!
(1)shashi k.
Love this place! Just make sure to go EARLY or do take out. Line is down the block at 7:00
(4)Jay D.
We ordered from the outdoor window a pepperoni slice n a ham n pineapple slice. Both were good Staff was friendly. We sat down in the restaurant to munch and a friendly waiter brought us ice water w/o asking. We'll def hv to go bk n try other items.
(4)Lauren A.
Way overpriced. Ordered from the takeout window. Requested to add chicken to a full pie (12"), of course expected the up charge for the added protein, and when we got to our destination there were just a few pieces of chopped chicken scarcely scattered. It was pathetic. (See the picture for yourself!) We should have been tipped off by the "huge slice" featured on the lunch special menu for $8.00, which I kid you not, was the size of a normal slice of pizza. FAIL.
(2)Jamie I.
The pizza is really good. We ordered the meat lovers and two big waves. We also dined here a couple days ago and my husband got the spaghetti and meatballs. He thought it was good and the portion was good too. They also have gelato for dessert if you have room!
(4)Abigail M.
I am shocked to see that this restaurant has 3.5 stars! My husband and I have been enjoying the island for 6 days and have had a lot of the local cuisine but this place was the best by far! We actually want to bring the restaurant, the amazing food and service with us back home. This has been the best Italian restaurant that we have eaten ever! We started off with the mozzarella sticks which are the bomb! I highly recommend them! For entrées we had the chicken Parmesan and the fettuccine Alfredo. Both entrées were above and beyond what we had expected! The prices are set at a great price point and the wine selection was great! We are sad that we cannot have this restaurant at home but when we visit the island again we will be definitely be making many stops to this wonderful restaurant!
(5)Nick T.
I think 3.5 is the right number. 4 stars for ambiance and feel, 4 stars for service, 3.5 for food. Way too much cheese on pizza, it overwhelmed the otherwise great flavors. Had a half BBQ chicken and half Kalua pig with pineapple. Really liked the flavors, but the cheese wore us down eventually. Yelp had a nice check-in appetizer (free mozzarella sticks) but they too were overly cheesy. I love cheese as much as the next guy, but there is a concept of balance when selecting the amount. Anyway, I would eat here again, but would order everything half-cheese. That would make it a solid 4-star place.
(3)Kathy F.
A very solid pizza place. Of course, everything is more expensive on the islands than on the mainland, so some of the prices seem a little high for the product. I don't think it's any more than the standard island up charge, so I don't fault them for it. Also, it's pizza. Everyone does pizza and it's easy to do pizza well. There aren't any very unique or creative things on the menu, which also isn't a bad thing, but you're not getting bonus stars for it. Husband and I needed food after arriving late from our flight. We timed it just right; we ate and were out the door right around closing time. So things were relaxed and quiet. Stuffed mushrooms were good but nothing special. Mushrooms were smaller than I expected. We split that and the Kalua Pig Pizza. Yum yum Kalua Pig. Super tasty and good balance of meat and cheese and sauce. Our waitress stopped by frequently and the bus boy was ever ready with the water pitcher, but it was very quiet.
(3)Josh T.
Pizza was amazing, best thing is $5 Mi tai and beer was cheap. Entire place wasn't really expensive and fast seating. Would have gave 5 stars but the waiter only came over 2 or 3 times. Had to order from water boys. Otherwise good
(4)Jaque M.
This is a place worth visiting. The father of Superman waited on us and was a great help in picking our items from the menu. I has the pork sandwhich which was very good. Served super hot and you need to eat with a knife and fork.
(4)Ashley C.
Smells great, tastes better! Stopped in Koloa to go to the grocery store to pick up a couple items on our way back to our hotel and decided to walk down the street to maybe grab a bite to eat. We passed Pizzetta and immediately smelled the deliciousness coming out of the restaurant. Decided to eat there and so glad we did. They first said it was going to be a 20 minute wait, but only waited 10. Great ambience & friendly service. Checked in with Yelp & got a complimentary mozzarella stick appetizer. Best mozzarella sticks I've ever had! I'd compare it to a perfectly seasoned grilled cheese sandwich and squish it all the way down. Oozing with cheese! Yummy! Then we had the 16" super combo pizza. Fed 4 of us perfectly with 2 slices leftover. So good! I think it's better than my favorite pizza place back home in San Diego! That good! Highly recommend! Didn't get a picture of the sticks because we ate it too fast!
(5)Christopher S.
Good food, very fresh, and good value for a touristy type of area. Good lunch specials, as well as sandwiches and whole Pizzas made to order. Went for lunch, and had the lunch special for eight dollars. It includes a large slice of pizza and salad. Drinks were extra, but they had a full bar and soda and iced tea. Clean, local spot. With the money!
(4)Loretta S.
While visiting relatives in Kauai, they suggested we drop into the Pizzatta in Old Town Koloa for dinner. Great service. Friendly neighborhood atmosphere and one of the BEST GLUTEN FREE PIZZA I've have ever ate. The crust was thin and crisp and very tasty. Totally recommend without any hesitations to those of you who need gluten free. (My gluten eating family enjoyed their meals, however, after tasting my GF pizza they plan on ordering it next time they come in.)
(5)Mish G.
Pizza was very good. Unexpected to say the least. Coming from the Northeast we have a certain pizza bias. The server, Anthony was very attentive and accommodating in assisting our every need. The food was prepared promptly and just as we had requested. We had the Bruschetta and the Caterina pizza off the menu. Definitely recommend Pizzetta.
(4)Therese P.
This place is fantastic. Beautiful setting, delicious food, wonderful music, and a welcoming and attentive staff. Can't recommend highly enough!
(5)Charles S.
We were staying at a local resort. One thing led to another. One drink led to another... and another. And we forgot to eat dinner! We scrambled down to the bar/restaurant at the resort and, of course, it was closed! We asked the front desk about ordering pizza and they recommended Pizzetta. Good call! We got some cheesy breadstick things, along with a giant pizza. Half of the pizza was loaded with toppings/meat and the other was some veggie thing that the wives requested. Both halves, and the bread, were phenomenal! Yumm! The cheese and toppings were fresh, high-quality, and plentiful. There was a Yelp deal, which saved us a few bucks. The pizza arrived promptly, in accordance with the promise made on the phone. I don't have any problems with this place. The leftovers provided a wonderful hangover-helping breakfast too!
(4)Amy P.
While walking through Koloa earlier in the day (two evenings ago) and smelling their pizza, we decided we'd head back for dinner. Made a reservation (which was a good idea as the wait was 45 mins when we arrived), and were seated quickly. This was the only quick part of our experience. From here on out, it was a hot mess. Took awhile to get any attention from our server, and not blaming her at this point as it was busy. Our beverage order was placed and then we ordered our meal. Let's see - 1) the salad arrived before the appetizer, 2) TWO of the three entrees arrived prior to our son's pizza and the appetizer, 3) pizza kitchen was backed up, we were told and by that point our son was almost too tired to eat; 4) then the appetizer arrived (WTH?) Our server acknowledged the mix up - and said had she known the pizza was that far behind, she would not have brought our entrees. Leaving a child high and dry for dinner for another 20 minutes, especially when they are on another time zone physically...that's a huge problem. They comped us the appetizer and the child meal (big whoop) when in fact they should have comped much more than that for the mix-up. Go dine at a restaurant that has their act together...Pizzetta is clearly struggling!
(2)Ralph C.
Picked up a pizza and mozzarella sticks. The mozzarella sticks were very good and the pizza was definitely above average.
(5)Franklin A.
I really wanted this place to be better. We were in Koloa getting set for the Kauai Half-Marathon and needed to do some carbo loading. Finding a decent Italian place in Hawaii is like finding Shangri La, El Dorado, or a set of stereo instructions that make sense. We were walking around Koloa and the place smelled great and was packed...two great signs. *sigh* If only we had known the truth. Like I said, it was packed so we ended up sitting at the bar. We don't mind that at all because typically you get great service and it's a great place to people watch. Well, we did get to people watch. We watched our server (in the interest of anonymity we'll call her some dumb waitress) chat up a group of tourists and completely ignore all the other customers at the bar. I didn't time it but it was probably about 10 minutes or so before she even noticed us sitting there. We were just getting set to leave when she finally came over and said hi. I'm usually really nice to servers but my response to her was something along the lines of "oh hi, thanks for finally noticing us." I know it was snarky but we were hungry and had been sitting there for a while. We ordered and shared a pizza. The flavor was nice but it was really doughy. I'm more of a fan of crispy crust pizza - the kind you can hold up with one hand the crust will support the weight of the pizza horizontally. This was soft, droopy, and runny. The saving grace were the toppings and the flavors. I definitely plan to run the Kauai Half-Marathon again (it's one of my favorite races) but I will definitely NOT be returning to pizzetta. There are great places to eat on Kauai - this just isn't one of them.
(1)David R.
Came here with a group of friends. It was busy and we waited about a half hour for a table. Not too bad for a weekend. I ordered a calzone and it was pretty good. Not huge, but pretty satisfying. Some issues: Pizzetta people, dont give people an edged knife with their calzone. I fumbled with it for a few seconds wondering what I was doing wrong as it uselessly tried to cut through bread. I switched to the serrated table knife and all was well again. I understand that you're trying to be fancy, but give people a fancy serrated knife with their calzone, kay? Our waiter either screwed up, or tried to pull a fast one with our bill. We paid with a large amount of cash and also a card. Now, restauranting 101 says that you would take the cash and apply it to the bill first, and then put the remainder on the card. Our waiter took all of our cash as a TIP, and put the entire bill on the card. Sorry dude who waited on us, but unless this is your first day doing this, there really is no excuse for that. To top it all off, one of our orders got lost on the way to the kitchen. Took a while for them to correct their mistake, too. In conclusion. Eat here, but watch your bill like a hawk.
(3)E T.
Great check in offer! We had a very tasty dinner here on our vaca from LA. Lovely ambiance, very nice staff Daniqua was our server she was extremely nice. Best pizza on the island! The shrimp Puttanesca calzone was ginormous for the price. Cute decor with outside patio available. Full bar available. Definitely come here for your pizza fix while in Kauai.
(5)Christy B.
Great pizza! Freshly made mozzarella sticks! Perfect island ambiance mixed with some Italian flare! As a group of 5 we got a 16" Super combo pizza. It was perfect for us to all have a couple slices and take a couple to a friend getting a tattoo. It was delicious and the manager checked in on us multiple times before wrapping up our leftovers to go! There is a good lunch menu too for those with a smaller group.
(4)Joe M.
I really want to give 2 stars, but blame myself for not giving the feedback in the store and giving them a chance to correct the issue. I would have had them remake my Pie. Most owners would love an opportunity to correct rather than see a bad review, so I'm going 3 instead. My in laws o ordered the Chicken BBQ pizza and loved it. We also ordered a pepperoni pizza. My wife ordered tropical chicken salad. The hostess did not acknowledge us. Instead they talked about a larger party that had called and wanted to eat an hour later. Service was ok. My big complaint was that the soda was flat, the pizza had 1 piece pepperoni per slice, and there was barely any cheese. I liked the the crust. Light crisp and chewy. Overall the Pepperoni pizza was below average. My wife liked her salad but it was overdressed in her opinion. The pizza came quick for how crowded it was. The noise level was through the roof. The mozzarella sticks is a really cheese pizza sandwich cut up in fingers with dipper side and overpriced.
(3)Ann B.
Amazing food and service!! Everything was fresh and home made and service really was top notch!! Prices very decent, best part is that you can split the pizza toppings half half
(5)Madison S.
First time being here and the food was sub-par. The salad I ordered was drenched in dressing and tasted horrible so I sent it back and ordered a pizza instead. The pizza then came out with hardly any toppings and was equally gross, if I wasn't starving and my party anxious to leave I would have sent it back too. The staff however is very friendly and the atmosphere is nice.
(1)Amanda J.
Let's set the tone for this review... We are in the little town of Koloa, Kauai where the streets are lined with white lights and small, super cute stores. This restaurant fits in perfectly and the food and service matches the atmosphere. My husband and I wanted to venture out of the Hyatt bubble and fancy restaurants and we couldn't have been happier with our decision. The mozzarella sticks are a MUST - not your average stick and so delicious!! The dipping sauce is fabulous as well. Now onto the pizza - we got half Catarina and half pepperoni/pineapple. Very good. The pizza was topped well, cooked perfectly and each bite was delicious. The crust wasn't too thin or too thick - it was great!! The service was fabulous as well. As a customer, if you are nice and pleasant, the service you get will be the same - think about that before you berate a restaurant on the service. Maybe you're the asshole, not them!?! Thank you for a delicious evening Pizzetta!! We will come back next time we are in Kauai.
(5)Edgardo D.
The food was delicious. The service was good. However, they can't adequately seat a large party (ie. 15 people). We had been waiting for an hour and told that the wait would be another 20 minutes. It made me fume but my anger was soothed by the food and friendly service. I'll eat there again, but will make reservations or go in a small group.
(3)Nick C.
I would rate there pizza a 8 out of 10. I have been here 3 times on our trip and wait has never been more than 2 min. Solid pizza spot.
(4)Mark L.
One of our favorite spots when we come to Kauai every few years, since it's a 5 minute drive from the timeshare we stay at. Usually end up here 2-3 times each visit. The food is that good, especially the bruschetta. Relaxed atmosphere in a cute little beachy village. Staff is always relaxed and friendly, if a little bit inattentive at times. The only negative (and I think this applies to most places in Kauai), is there is no AC running at all. It's all open-air, and most of the time we go in Summer when it is HOT and HUMID both inside and outside. It's a little uncomfortable at times, at least for me. Some people don't seem bothered by hot, humid air while dining on hot food, but I am.
(4)Steve R.
Not bad but not great Pizza. Nice little place, though. Service was good too.
(3)Lisa I.
Pizzetta's food was definitely four stars worthy, but even after taking into consideration the fact that this is Koloa and the fact that things might take a little longer than they should, I really can't give Pizzetta more than 3 stars. We placed an order using their online system last night for two pizzas, two pastas and a salad. The online ordering system indicated that the wait for our food to be delivered should be 30 to 45 minutes. After about an hour and 15 minutes, there was still no food. We called the restaurant asking about our order status, and they told us that the food was ready to be picked up and that if we wanted it to get it delivered that we'd have to wait even longer. While Koloa isn't far from the house in Poipu, the inconvenience of it was sort of annoying. And, what would have happened if we didn't call? Anyway, we drove out to pick the food up, and was told that this was their first night of utilizing the online ordering system. In getting home, it turns out that the order was wrong in that we got pizza that we didn't order. Ugh. Not a big deal again, but still really annoying. In any case, like I said, the food itself was good, and while we got the wrong pizza, it was actually pretty delicious! The pizzas and salad came with some delicious pizza/ciabatta bread and the crust on the pizzas was delicious. So I guess for future reference, maybe head into Koloa town before ordering off their website.
(3)Marc S.
Great place, friendly service and very authentic. You have to try the Mozzarella Sticks, not what you get in junk food places. Pasta is xcellent, casual and comfortable. We definitely will come back for a second dinner, the kids loved it and it is very resonably priced.
(5)Emily W.
The Pizza was awesome! We ordered one to-go and had a drink while we waited. Teresa was amazing...she is best bartender. Would definitely recommend and will come again!!
(5)Anthony S.
I had the gluten free chicken salad and my wife had the Ono fish sandwich. The salad came with some chopped up pineapple and mango which gave it a different but very good taste! My wife really enjoyed her sandwich and said it tasted great. As I was writing this, the water walked up with two spoonfuls of gelato ice cream for us to sample, which I thought was a nice touch.
(5)Dan G.
This a a great pizza place just minutes north of Poipu. The atmosphere was great, the food was awesome, and the service was impeccable. We ordered mozzarella sticks for an appetizer. They were not what I was expecting, but probably the best I've ever had. Pizza was great too. They did mess up our order, but instead of making us wait, they brought out the wrong pizza AND made the correct one for us to take back to the hotel. I was very impressed with their customer service!! We will be back.
(4)Lauren M.
We got the half bbq chicken half Hawaiian pizza, mozzarella sticks and cheese bread. Everything was good but the bbq chicken pizza has weird flavor to it. The service was slow I think it was just our server because the bus boys were efficient.
(3)K H.
This restaurant is in Hawaii (Kauai)- that automatically gets a star. The atmosphere was quaint, fun and a bit eclectic. We were seated at a table with great expectations! Unfortunately, it took over 45 minutes from placing our orders before our meals arrived, and we still did not have place settings or utensils. The wait staff was so unorganized that we sat with our meals for a few minutes before someone could bring us utensils. A member of our party had to go to the bar to ask for forks. Although the Italian dishes were tasty (average) it was clear that the meals may have been ready for awhile (cooked through and barely warm) before arriving at our table. Overall, from the moment we were seated, it took an hour for our meals to arrive and a bit longer for the place settings. With so few options, and being so close to their closing time (we sat at 7:30 and they close at 9pm) we had no choice and we could not simply "get up and try something else."
(1)Peter W.
Was looking for something Italian after a few days of the local mixed plates need a change of taste. Great menu selections, I had the Mozzarella cheese sticks and the Seafood Fettuccine both were very good; price was very reasonable. Friendly service and the wait was about 15 minutes and food was hot. They were busy on Friday night. Check-in to yelp and get some free Mozzarella cheese sticks. I'd highly recommend this place and gave it 4 stars.
(4)Pink P.
Went there our first night in Kauai. We figured it was good food because it was quite crowded and it smells were amazing. we were seated immediately out on the patio in the best seat in the house as far as I was concerned. They have a lovely outdoor patio area that opens up into the rest of the bar and restaurant. The entire restaurant has a great Hawaiian feel with big ceiling fans and beautiful old wood floors. It has an open air feel and you felt right at home the minute you walked in. every staff member that I came into contact with was extremely hospitable, especially Pat the manager who came to our table several times throughout our meal after introducing herself to us and was just the most hospitable and warm host you could possibly imagine. This was the management style we should have in every restaurant. Pat exemplified the epitome of a warm welcome while truly taking a sincere interest in our visit. My husband had the three meat calzone while I had a calzone with chicken, garlic, pesto and cheese that simply blew me away. Normally we stay away from calzones because they are so heavy with all bread dough.... but the crust on this was delicious and not too heavy... Where the wonderful garlic butter brushed lightly over the top. I'm Italian and I think this was one of the best calzones I've ever had to be honest. My husband had a MaiTai that was enormous and very well made. Looking forward to our next visit when we return to the island again. Gelato for dessert was great too...
(5)Vero S.
This place shall be good for pizzas and pastas. Got grilled ono, asked not to overlook it, but it came well overcooked.
(3)Hema K.
Had my pizza cravings satisfied here. Situated in the beautiful Old Koloa town, Pizzetta is one of their busiest touristy dining spot. We checked in and got their mozzarella sticks for free (which was not that great). Ordered their medium size pizza with half chicken and half shrimp option. Pizza was delicious. Good amount of toppings, meat and cheese. Mozzarella sticks was more like bread sticks with cheese in between. It was overly dry and rubbery. There were about 10 slices (5 of each) and it was plenty for us. Had the pizza slices for breakfast and they tasted good.
(3)Lara R.
We loved this place so much we returned three times during our week stay! The food and atmosphere were awesome. We tried their pizza, mozzarella sticks, and our absolute favorite - Gnocchi with Parmesan chicken. Absolutely amazing. We are picky eaters and would recommend this to anyone 100%. Can't wait to return next time!!
(5)Jessica S.
Omg this place kicks a**! Bruschetta, Lasagna, four cheese Alfredo,and brownie sundae for dinner, amazingly good!
(5)Dani S.
The crab and artichoke dip was delicious and the pizza was very good. Reasonably priced. The service was excellent. Nice atmosphere.
(4)Karen O.
We came here for the first time last night based on good reviews. Food was honestly quite average. Caesar salad lacked flavor, a little "watery" as in lettuce wasn't drained sufficiently before being dressed. My husband had a salad which he said was "fine" along with grilled veggies....also fine. My daughter and I had pizza. The waiter warned us it would be a while and he was right 45 minutes. My husband finished his entire meal nearly 15 minutes before ours arrived. We had the bbq pizza which did have good flavor. Unfortunately we waited so long, we just sort of wanted to be done. Hope to enjoy leftovers... It will certainly be quicker! I ordered a glass of Cabernet. They served it chilled (colder than I drink white wine) which is a huge no-no for me. I spent the whole time while we waited for food, holding the glass to bring the wine to room temp. Waiter was nice. Did the best he could under the circumstances but unfortunately overall a disappointing meal out.
(2)Jessie S.
Very cute restaurant in a nice local feeling atmosphere. Their truffle Mac and cheese is amazing! The waiter was incredibly friendly and did a great job. We had a very nice low key dinner here and really enjoyed our evening.
(4)JB R.
Great ambience, good happy hour. They make their pizza and dough here, not frozen. We enjoyed the pepperoni supreme. Oh and the Parmesan is fresh grated!
(4)Jennifer V.
Decided to give this place a shot after a long day out, sun tanning and out exploring. Let's say it hit the spot!! So good that we decided to come back a second time during our trip and take advantage of the free mozzarella sticks that we were too stuff to eat and even order last time. We brought our 19 month toddler and place is definitely kid friendly.
(5)Nicole B.
We happened to be walking by and decided to try this place. SO glad we did!!! The pizza here is amazing. Had the Kalua pig and cheese. On point. Crust was perfectly cooked with a light cornmeal dusting. Sauce was delish. And the pork was so tender and flavorful. The perfect pizza for hawaii. It was a busy place. A smidge of a wait but worth every minute!!! I can't wait to come back again!
(5)Diane K.
The pizza here melts in your mouth. I'm a sucker for pineapple pizza, and the best part about pizza on the island is that there is an abundance of pineapple! They don't cheat you on it. Every bite has those delicious morsels. I can only comment on the pizza, since that's all we had--their smaller full size was $19. One of our more inexpensive meals on the island. I like the atmosphere as well. They have the game on for sports fans in the bar area.
(5)Taylor H.
The pizza was great! I got the paradiso and my wife got the Hawaiian and we loved it. The service was even better. The waiters and waitresses were constantly checking up on us and the food got out to us very quickly. Also the atmosphere was fantastic. A very good place to go for a romantic dinner!
(5)Lise S.
If you are looking to grab some lunch while shopping, then this is a great spot. We had a slice of pizza and salad and then of course had to get some gelato before we left. Great spot, good food and good service. Check it out!
(3)Sami M.
Waited 35 minutes for a table - we were texted while we shopped which was very convenient. Clearly they were understaffed - there were lines out the front waiting for pizza and no one around us had food. The waiter suggested we order pasta as the wait for pizza was long. We are sure glad that we did - we were in and out in one hour and the people next to us still never got their pizza and they were there when we were seated. They actually looked like they were almost falling asleep waiting for their food. We would have ordered additional drinks/dessert etc but it wasn't worth it. Our waiter was running around with his head cut off - couldn't tell if it was him or the slow times in the kitchen. The bus staff were fantastic - never had my glasses of water filled so many times. Food was okay but nothing to write home about - the bread with the pasta was cold/stale. Forgot the parmesan cheese etc. Would have loved to try the pizza but only to take away. I will forever have that sweet family of 5 in my head waiting for their pizza that took over an hour.
(2)Stephen Z.
We went here on our stay on the island 2 nights in a row. It was a completely opposite experience each night. First night was great, friendly attentive waiter and prompt service. The pizza was very good, even for us folks from the northeast. We ordered the thin and crispy which is what we prefer as well as a Greek salad to start. Salad was small for the price but fed 4. On the way back from an excursion we stopped in again. Place was real busy. We placed our order, waited 45 minutes for appetizer pizza, an hour for entrees, and never got the second pizza my son ordered as a meal. Other tables came in, ate, and left before we were even served. The waitress offered us the whole meal for free which I took her up on ( I still left a tip). It was that bad. Give it a try, you may have a good experience, or you may not.
(3)Jeremiah C.
Pizzas here are probably the best on the island. Our group got a large Paradiso and Kahlua Pork. We really enjoyed and recommend both, but especially liked the Paradiso. Roughly $25 apiece. Service is outstanding. Highly recommend if you're looking for great pizza on the south shore.
(5)Jason T.
Holy guacamole! The Paridiso is amazing! I swear on my life it's hands down the best pizza I have ever had! Look, your in Hawaii so do yourselves a favor, go grab yourself a slice of heaven!
(5)David S.
I enjoyed it. Went there three times while in Poipu. There is a dining area and a bar area. Went on a Saturday night around 8pm...wait was about 10 min. I'm assuming earlier the wait would have been longer. The other two times we went for lunch and walked right in with no waiting. As for the food, I went with the Italian Chop Salad...it was good, I would get it again. I had a pizza, it was fine. Not the best, not the worst...I mean it's pizza how bad can it be...would I go back just for the pizza...no. If I was there and someone offered me a piece would I accept it, yes. We had bruschetta and mozzarella sticks for appetizers, they were fine, nothing great, but nothing tragic. I had a meatball "grinder" or sandwich the last time...that was a damn fine meatball sandwich. If I am ever back in Koloa and I went back to Pizzetta I would most likely get this. I also tasted my wife's choice which was the lasagna...it was ok. In their defense I always compare anyone's lasagna to my Mother's...and well...you get it. For being in a tourist trap the prices are about average. I always expect to pay about $15 for a "casual dining" experience in a tourist trap. The service was top notch and spot on every time I was there. The location is "cute." It's a place when you see it that you want to like...and I did. Overall, food is good (not the best ever), staff is professional and attentive, the site is clean, fun location. If back in Koloa I would not hesitate to go back.
(4)Tom F.
Good pizza and pasta in a great location and nice atmosphere.
(3)Kerry K.
Very cool atmosphere with everything open, like usual in Hawaii. The mozzarella sticks that we got for free with Yelp had a lot of cheese, but could have probably used some more seasoning of some kind. The pizza was good that night and for left overs the next day.
(4)Dana L.
The kids LOVED the pizza! We had about a 30 minute wait time, but this was last night, Friday and the day after xmas. I wanted to let the owners know the hostess did an excellent job juggling a lot of hungry, grumpy tourists and seating all as quickly as possible. We checked in and got our"free mozzarella sticks" which were awesome. Personally, I liked those even better than the pizza. The gelato afterward was a highlight for sure. It was fun to have different options than lapperts. We got Gingerbread flavor and it was AWESOME! The Christmas tree inside the pizza shop was also a nice touch. Thanx for a fun holiday evening!
(5)Jim C.
Really nothing special here. It's in an adorable town--Koloa. The setting is attractive and inviting. The wait staff is hit or miss. I had a pizza slice that I swear was microwaved or had been sitting for awhile. It actually was a bit cold and hard--like the pizza I take home and eat the next morning for breakfast. The pasta with a tomato sauce was quite good and I enjoyed my maitai. I just have to believe there is better Italian on the Island. We're going to give La Spezia a try in a few days and I will dutifully report back.
(2)Sarah S.
This restaurant has awesome pizza including cheese and margarita. Plus. It serves best cocktails and beers. Well, for me, I like it Hawaiian style.
(4)H M.
Great pizza and very nice customer service. They dramatically underestimated our pickup time so we had to wait outside the restaurant for about 30 minutes. That said, the staff was very gracious about it and the pizza was definitely worth waiting for! We ordered pizza for 10 plus a salad and 2 pints of gelato for $100. Not bad at all!
(5)Heather H.
Amazing pizza! I had the Luca with goat cheese, chicken and roasted red peppers and also the bbq chicken. Delish!! Best pizza I've had since Italy. Great Chianti wine from Tuscany! Great service! Yum!! I would highly recommend coming here.
(5)Cindi M.
Our food was fresh and delicious! The bruschetta was amazing! The kids were happy with their pizza and pasta choices. They have great gelato up front, too! Our server was very attentive and the water was filled up constantly.
(5)Ashton L.
I ordered the chicken gnocchi and my husband ordered a calzone...both were so so good!!! I would definitely recommend this place. It has been our favorite place we have eaten at on Kauai. We made it during happy hour and got the spinach artichoke dip and it was divine. And they also had $3 slices of pizza so we got that for our two year old. Even the pizza was delicious and HUGE!!
(4)Howard M.
We've been here on Kauai for 5 days and this has been the best dinner of our trip. The staff was friendly, the atmosphere was great and very comfortable, and the menu had quite a few options. I had a fish dinner, my wife a salad, and my son had a pizza. The location was awesome too - small old town with a few shops set in historic buildings. I really loved it. This isn't your fancy, upscale expensive dining experience with ocean view - it's just a comfortable restaurant with great food in a historic sugar plantation village. For a patio table, you probably should make a reservation.
(5)Lucky T.
Now pizza is needed on many different levels, when a cheese craving is calling, when liquor needs a friend to cuddle with and of course when you need to feel a lot of people for cheap. But a good pizza goes above and beyond on the taste gauge. So taste wise I've had better but this pizza meets everything else. It met my craving great and you get a big slice for 4 dollars to go. I was way above papa johns but I've had better . if you are in Kauai in koloa and need a pizza this place will meet the craving in flying colors especially if you are tired of island food and want some home style loving.
(3)Tessa M.
Great pizza and interesting toppings. I love veggie pizza and this place has a great selection of mediterranean/italian veggies and cheese that make for really interesting and delicious combinations. The roasted veggie, pesto and feta pizza is really tasty and the veggies seem really fresh. Nothing canned or frozen like some of the other places around the island. At least it doesn't taste canned or frozen at Pizzetta and I guess that is all that really matters. The menu also includes a good selection of other entrees and italian fare but I have not yet had the chance to try them. I've been to the restaurant a few times and it is a place I'll continue to support and bring guests to when they are on the island. Great place for families or couples as the restaurant is two levels and the bar is up on the second level.
(4)CC H.
Nice music, good ambiance. Larissa is super! Especially in contrast to the two men that were servers the day we were there. Both never smile, don't act like they want to be there at all. The tomato basil soup is yummy. Don't bother with the parmesan crusted baked zucchini as you get 6 tiny pieces for $8.25-big disappointment. But you get mozzarella sticks fire checking in on yelp, so that made up for it! I can't say enough how fast Larissa was.
(4)Kalvin C.
The food here is brilliant. All the workers are very nice and respectful. The bus boy is the hardest worker there which is kind of weird but whatever. The only complaint I have is that my son who is 15 years old ordered chocolate milk and they gave it to him in a kiddie cup which is quite ridiculous because I think he is perfectly capable of not spilling it. I took off one star for that which still leaves them at 4 the gelato is a great dessert as well.
(4)Cass S.
If you are staying at any of the resorts on the Popui side of the island I recommend getting out to this place for a night. The pizza was good and the 2nd best thing I ate while in Kauai for 10 days (the first being Sushi Girl on the North side). It's light on the pocket book compared to what's being charged at our resort and it's kid friendly. The service was great! Our server was so sweet and had a wonderful attitude. The hostess was a little ding batty (she could not remember that she talked to us 2 minutes prior regarding a table, it was pretty comical). There is a full bar but the drinks were a little sweet. We had a veggie pizza, a cheese pizza and a calzone. The marinara sauce was delish. Solid choice.
(4)Melanie H.
It was so good that we ate here twice. First time, I had the Quattro formaggi fettuccine with grilled chicken. Was good- lacking maybe a little more garlic or umph- maybe all the cheeses were a little bland, still delicious. My husband ordered a sausage and pepperoni pizza. Sausage was Made with fennel, and delish. Our second night I ordered the pistachio crusted ONO Picatta. OMG- the absolute best fiat I've ever had, sauce was light, yet perfect. Garlic mashed potatos were scrumptious! Husband had thebPizza again- very good and daughter ordered the chicken Marsala, which was great. Both nights we had the truffle Mac and cheeses- to die for!
(5)David D.
Good atmosphere, cold beer, great bruschetta, delicious pizza. When we spend the day in Poipu, always stop by on the way out. Is there a better pizza joint on Kauia? Not sure, but this place is just fine.
(4)Toni D.
5 stars definitely! We drove here from Kapaa and it was totally worth it. Hubby and I shared the Island Chicken Salad while waiting for our pizza to come. It was fabulously fresh with mangoes, macadamia nuts and their house dressing. Pizza was great and mozzarella sticks were awesome. Servers were top notch and the restaurant is clean and decorated nicely.
(5)David W.
Nice place in a shopping center. Grab a seat out back or near windows to take advantage of a breeze. Service was efficient and the manager stopped by to check in. Only hiccup was the use of pineapple that appeared to be canned. Disappointing given the location on the Garden Isle.
(3)Lance W.
I know....it's an Italian place so get something Italian but this is the best local Kalua Pig and Cabbage with white rice I've had in the island. When in Kauai get the local favorite. Pig! You won't regret it. Pair it with the tropical iced tea and make it a great night.
(5)Desiree R.
Been coming here for 10 years while on vacation in Kauai. We love the food, atmosphere and friendly staff. Fresh food - consistently great every time. You know if locals come here to eat, drink and watch sports - you are in the right place. You can buy slices during the day which can make for a great afternoon snack or come in for a pizza/pasta for dinner- either way- you win!
(5)Lisa M.
Mozzarella sticks were amazing, pizza was Fantastic and the service was Excellent!!! And this is coming from a person who is picky about their pizza!
(5)Erin D.
I loved this place! We ate there on a Wednesday evening around 7pm and had a 40 minute wait. Luckily, they take your phone number and will text you when your take is ready so you can walk around the Old Koloa Town shops as we waited. The Mai-Tai was decent. We ordered the fettuccine aglio e olio (amazing!), half and half pizza (shrimp, olives, capers on spicy tomato sauce on one and goat cheese margerita on the other; both great!!), tomato basil soup (really tasty), and spinach artichoke dip. I would instantly go back for the spinach artichoke dip. Unlike many other greasy, processed dips, it was really yummy sauteed spinach with halved artichokes topped with melted mozzarella. Really well seasoned. AMAZING! Service was friendly and attentive!
(5)Phil L.
This Italian place in Koloa town has friendly staff, a nice patio, and some great pizza and pasta. We liked them so much, we ate there twice during our Kauai vacation. The marinara sauce is very full of flavor, and the pasta was cooked just right. The hostess was very accommodating, seating us on the patio even though there were reserved tables she needed to keep open. The servers and water-fillers were attentive and friendly. I highly recommend this place!
(5)Kacy B.
My 4 year old ate without a fight! This is a big success. She said it was her "favorite food ever" (Penne Mac & Cheese). We come here every time we're on the island.
(4)Chad K.
Best pizza on the island bar none! My 6 year old killed a small chz by himself and normally only eats a slice or two. We will definitely making it there again.
(5)Devin P.
When I walked up to the window it was already, late at night when it was raining and everyone just wanted to go home. Even though they were getting ready to close the kitchen, the young woman put in an order anyway for us. By the time it was done half the lights were off and she was one of the only ones left. It made a huge difference because now we don't have to say "hey, remember that time we took a trip to hawaii and ate at Burger King?" Seriously, you guys have a lot of Burger Kings. To say the pizza tasted great probably had more to do with the relief it gave after I spent ten-minutes sitting in the car, soaking wet and running the defroster. I think that is a testament to fast service, as there was only one chef and we ordered a half-and-half so it wasn't some box left forgotten on the oven. Most of the cons really had to do with the atmospheric conditions. Maybe the restaurant could put out some more light. It didn't bother me, but certain people are afraid of the dark, like four year-olds and suburbanites. Overall, though, the pizza was good, though not as welcome as the friendly service. I know where I will go next time when it is pouring in Koloa. Pros: Good pizza Friendly service, even at the end of a shift Open Late (9pm, which is like 4am Eastern time) Cons: Pizza wasn't phenomenal, but I'm picky. Somewhat dark outside (may have to do with it being nighttime) Rain (probably not the restaurant's fault)
(4)Jodi M.
Yum. Check in here -- mozzarella sticks are like yummy mini grilled cheese sandwiches! Pizza was amazing too - leftovers for breakfast!
(5)Larry M.
You DEFINITELY need to come here and claim your Mozarella sticks...these aren't the usual frozen, breaded moz sticks...these are house made wonders...come and fer 'em! Great vibe...attentive wait staff, extensive menu..
(4)Davidson P.
THE DOWAGER OF KOLOA SHOWS ITS ARROGANCE. We have been going to this local dive for 10+ years. It is close to Poipu Beach and one of the cheapest sit down places around. You get what you pay for. Portions are barely adequate for the cost. Don't get salad. $13.50 buys you a large-ish appetizer portion, but the servers say it is "large" suggesting entree size. It isn't. The penne with chicken and pesto was good. For $18 on a porch it ought to be. My big dissapointment is with the namesake pizza. It is large. And, again, for a quarter of a hundred dollars you would hope so. But the crust is uninspired. The toppjngs are bland. Thank goodness for red pepper. All around ok. And for $25 per person, I guess that is the best you can expect 5 miles from the beach.
(2)Kathleen R.
We had lunch there. Food was average, service poor and it took three tries to get the bill right... First bill was twice what it should have been.
(1)Jonathan F.
Awesome nice people. Pizza good too. Wish the beer was on tap, but not worth docking a star.
(5)Colin S.
This is an excellent place to stop at in Old town for lunch. It's priced well, Naomi the waitress was really sweet, and the quality of food is awesome. Also the employees were very polite and respectful. A big five from me.
(5)Bryant C.
Wasn't expecting to give a pizza place on my Hawaii honeymoon 5 stars, but they deserve them all. Our dinner was excellent. Service was great as well, and this was about 20 minutes before they closed. We had a half Catarina, half BBQ Chicken pizza. Both were delicious but the Catarina half was AMAZING. Thank you to Ashley for the recommendation. If you're looking for a quaint little lunch/dinner spot in Koloa or Poipu, I'd definitely give them a try.
(5)Danica F.
Loved this restaurant! My friend recommended it and it was also in Kauai's Best booklet at the airport as the best pizza place in Kauai. Used the check in on yelp to get free mozzarella sticks. Best mozzarella sticks I've ever had! Workers were super nice and the ambiance of the restaurant was also really nice! If I could give it 6/5 stars I would!
(5)Jenn H.
Good food and good service. Best pizza I had in Poipu.
(4)Elizabeth S.
WARNING: you are about to overindulge in delicious, garlicky, oversized pizza and end up in a hazy but warm food coma. Proceed at your own risk. The calzones are enormous. The slice of the day is enormous. The cocktails are delicious. The kalua pork sub is gigantic and amazing. If you check in on Yelp, you get free mozzarella sticks which is neat because it's basically pizza in another form (bread, marinara, cheese) and also: free stuff, yay! The servers are so nice there too. Good luck walking by, in Old Koloa Town, and not stopping by here!
(5)Vivian L.
We ordered delivery. 3 entrees and two appetizers. With 18% tip, was right at $100. Est. delivery time was accurately given. Took about an hour. Called right during dinner rush. The caprese salad was a little expensive I think for the portion size. Other than that, the prices are a little on the high side for what you get, but still reasonable. Check out their menu for details. No leftovers, so it was tasty. Portions not huge. Decent food. Very friendly service. We ordered: BBQ rib app, caprese app, meat lasagna, Ono piccata, chicken Marsala.
(4)Chris F.
Very friendly service. Cool setting in old town Koloa. Pizza choices are ample and if you don't want pizza they have pastas, salads etc. I'd suggest making a reserv if you go there for dinner. I did and was thankful since there were multiple people milling around outside waiting for a table on walk up basis when we showed. They also have takeout and delivery and make their own gelato.
(4)Bill V.
Outstanding pizza, chicken marsala, etc. The customer service was second to none and prices are reasonable. Pat the manager and Ashley our server was wonderful and we will definitely come back when we come back! Hahahah
(5)Shelby P.
Came here for dinner because a friend told us her husband loves their kalua pig calzones when they came to Kauai. We came in and was seated right away no wait, but they started filling up fast after we got our table. I was really happy because if you check in on yelp you get free mozzarella sticks. Yum! We got them, An order of garlic bread, and then a 12 inch meat lovers with feta cheese added on. Loved having all the heavy bread since we were running around all day, nice and filling. Pizza was great I wish the crust was a little more on the thin side. Don't get me wrong it wasn't no Chicago deep dish pizza, but I love a nice crisp thin pizza crust. The mozzarella sticks where good, not fried they are baked its kinda like a mozzarella grilled cheese they cut up. I wish they would give you more marinara sauce though. Overall cool place and maybe be back if we have time. If you looking for some pizza give them a try I think you'll be happy.
(4)Matthew H.
The Pizza and Lasagna was really good and the service was amazing. Super kind and friendly staff!
(5)Yolanda A.
Yummy we got the half Hawaiian and half meat lovers (my fav meat lovers the hubby Hawaiian ) but over all good - decent beer prices if return (beats brick pizza just saying)
(4)Nishad J.
Good service and average pizza, but if you check in you get free mozzarella sticks which are definitely above average! We got the veggie pizza and substituted onions with pineapple and a greco calzone (not bad!). They also give you a spoon of gelato at the end which is cute.
(4)Kathleen L.
Great menu, great food, great service. Have eaten there more than five times in the last week. Highly recommend.
(5)Vincent B.
Service was outstanding. Food excellent.Especially the Cheese sticks. Zucchini only mildly disappointing while the spaghetti carbon nara rocked Over all a must do in Kauai considering reletively inexpensive Ness of meal compared to the quality
(4)Ajay N.
Pizza was delicious where we got the thin crust. Wait staff seemed a little tired and not engaging. If you need a change from seafood this is a place that you can put on your list to try.
(4)Kelly I.
Presently surprised! Ordered the mozzarella sticks, gnocchi appi, chicken parm, Italian soda. Service was quick, friendly, and attentive. Everything was hot, tasty, and satisfying. We would deffinetly return again. Make sure to do your Yelp check in for the FREE mozzarella sticks.
(4)Elizabeth S.
At first glance, one might move right on but in fact this spot deserves serious attention for its southern Italian fare. Starting with taste-poppin' tomato basil soup, one savors the fresh Flavors and the care put into preparation. We then enjoyed a garden salad & pepperoni thin-crusted pizza. In addition to the young & efficient waitstaff, we noticed a friendly woman who moved among tables & paused to greet customers. We learned that this charming Gen. Mgr. Is Pat. She was lured to Kaua'i several years ago from soCal and clearly is "Capt. Of the ship" who keeps a keen eye on everything and pitches in when needed. Highly recommended for a contrast to island fare!
(4)Patricia B.
I should have given the negative reviews more credence! Last night we ordered delivery service to have a relaxing night in with dinner and a movie. Because we are at a timeshare/hotel, they deliver to valet (no biggie, they called in advance and I waited out front for the driver), but I didn't expect all 4 entrees and two appetizers to be cold or Luke warm at best!! I didn't want to dry-out what was already pretty dry by reheating it in the microwave, so I just ate it. We shared family-style 3 pastas (penne pesto, spaghetti and meatballs, and Quattro formaggio fettuccine) and a large pineapple/pepperoni pizza, plus bruchetta, garlic roll/sticks and a veggie salad. Every pasta was dry, not enough sauce and frankly the sauces were horrible anyway. In fact, the pesto wasn't even green. The best tasting was the fettuccine but the noodles were undercooked and tough to chew! The pizza was seriously lacking in cheese and there were barely any pineapple chunks. The bruchetta crustini bread is supposed to be crispy and toasted but it tasted stale and old. It was also cold. The tomato topping (delivered on the side) was sorely lacking in olive oil so the crustini didn't have anything to absorb. The garlic sticks were pizza dough crusts with some sort of garlic topping, blah. Never again!! Big waste of money, huge disappointment!
(1)Michael S.
Great Italian food without paying over priced island price. Love this place, service was top notch and food was very good. The manager even came over to check how things are going.
(5)Brian N.
Kalua pork & cheese pizza was the da bomb. Good food and service. Easy to locate in old town Koloa
(5)jean r.
We took a drive to Old Koloa Town and checked out the sights. We smelled the amazing food from down the street. Later that night we returned without a reservation. The wait was not too long and was worth it. We enjoyed a tasty salad and delicious pizza. Love the atmosphere even though it wasn't by the beach (usual we love to be by the water). Food was delicious and reasonably priced, service was spot on and the atmosphere was enjoyable. Try it out when you are in Old Koala town!
(5)Michael Y.
One night we ordered some pizzas and picked them up to take back to hotel. They were good. Came back and ate in the restaurant 3 nights later. With a party of 8, everyone loved their food. Chicken parm was excellent, spaghetti and meatballs were huge, gluten free dish was loved. The free mozzarella sticks for checking in on yelp were very good, not your typical sticks. Kids loved the pizza too, would definitely come back.
(5)Kelly F.
Loved the pizza and service. Also extremely reasonably priced. We had the BBQ chicken pizza and it was fantastic!
(5)Ryann F.
We ate at Pizzette after a recommendation from someone on our zip line tour! So glad we listened to him! Food was amazing! Wine reasonably priced! Not a long wait either! Will definitely tell others and will be back! Yummm!
(5)R R.
Very rude staff ... Will never go back .. It's that simple .. We dint even eat .. Just left
(1)Chris P.
Absolutely amazing experience! Service was 2nd to none! Pie was even better! And the Gelato, to die for! Must come here atleast once on your stay at this island! Period!
(5)Nicole I.
Pizzetta is a casual Italian restaurant that offers pizza and pasta dishes with slightly inflated prices but I think that's just the Island and Italian prices. If you can request an area to eat, I would definitely suggest eating on the deck at the back of the restaurant as you can get a nice breeze while seated out there. The garlic cheese bread is completely addictive and the dish never lasts longer than a couple of minutes on our table. I am not a big fan of their calzones- they don't toss the veggies in the pan to pull out all of the moisture from the veggies so when they cook the calzone, water seeps out of the bread and makes it soggy. The pizza is significantly better but the cost is pretty steep. My husband tried their four cheese fettuccine and fell in love. I tried a bite and could not believe how much cheese they were able to pack into every bite. If you are going to go to Pizzetta, grab one of the many coupon or visitor books that all, for the most part, have different coupons for the Italian eatery. They offer delivery and take-out for those in the Koloa/Poipu area. Also, there is a free mozzarella sticks coupon for those who check into Pizzetta on Yelp. If you are looking for even cheaper prices, head over during Happy Hour or lunch for reduced rates. Good place to grab a quick bite while on the South Shore of Kauai.
(3)Sharon E.
Hands down the best semolina gnocchi ever. The Ono Picatta was also the best I've ever had. And yes, the pizzas are delicious too. This place was so good my group and I ate her twice and talked about going a third time. Simply amazing food.
(5)Joe C.
Sad to not be able to return until our next visit to Kauai...eat here twice. The pizza here is amazing...as well as the calzones. Pizza's: BBQ Chicken, Vegetarian, Cheese, Mushroom/Onion...all great! Calzone: Super Combo...Pepperoni/Italian Sausage/Onion/Bell Peppers Their cheese combo of Mozzarella and Provolone is the only way to go in my opinion.
(5)Kevan I.
HORRIBLE! The pizza sucks and the customer service is beyond awful. -2 stars: It literally took me 20 phone calls to place an order at 6:30pm...*automated phone system* "Hello, thank you for calling Pizzetta, press 2 to place a take out order...BEEP...Sorry, that extension is busy, please try your call again later...HANGS UP"...Um what?! Then, when I finally get through, I wasn't even sure someone had picked up the phone. I said, "HELLO?" and she said "yeah, place your order". WOW. -2 stars: We ordered a 16" pizza with tomatoes, olives, and goat cheese. Little did we know this would come out to $31 (!!!) for a crappy pizza. We should have gone to Pizza Hut, it would have tasted better and been half the price. Opened the box and there were no tomatoes, so the lady ringing us up GRABS the pizza from me as I try to tell her it's OK, we don't really want them now, goes in the back, and has the chef throw some fresh, uncooked chopped tomatoes on top of the pizza, brings it back out and hands it to us. I say, "are those cooked?", and she says "NO, that's how I do my tomatoes". Total lie I assume. I was appalled at this point....AND THE PIZZA SUCKED!
(1)Bobby T.
Sunday afternoon delight! Happy hour 3-530. Staff is great, food tasty, beer cold and Mai Tai perfect! Would frequent fly this place if we lived here.
(5)Wade H.
We stopped and had a calzone that was decent. It's not Chicago but then again we didn't travel to Chicago. We stopped again for some drinks and appetizers.Atmosphere was good until the manager made the bartender turn off the UFC fights despite several customers wanting to watch. We paid for our beers and left without getting our food this time. I personally won't go back.
(2)Leah L.
My husband and I ate here one night on our honeymoon. We had a kalua pig and pineapple pizza. The crust was a little flaccid, but the pizza was tasty. The drinks were also very nice and the don't skimp on the liquor. We also ordered a Ceasar salad which was just okay. I'd skip the salad and ask for the pizza to be cooked a bit longer.
(3)Candy P.
We had a quick dinner at this restaurant. The pizza was perfectly cooked. Dough was slightly crisp on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. When we grabbed our slice of pizza we got those lovely strings of gooey cheese. YUM. Sooooooo good !
(4)Dana B.
Great pizza place in Old Koloa Town with many tasty options. Service was a bit slow, but food was good.
(4)Hank P.
The kahlua pork pizza is excellent ! We ordered the pizza and one order of Cesar salad and it was lengthy of food for two. We added mushrooms and onions to the Kahula pizza and it was an awesome combination!
(5)Gary L.
Great pizza ... came back the next day for a slice !!! The staff is great ... pleasant suprise never figured such good pizza in hawaii
(4)Oahu Local Mogul O.
So last night a friend and I headed down to Pizzetta for a drink and a bite to eat. The so called bartender took 20 minutes to make is drinks, ignored us until I asked if we could order food another 15 minutes later, and then was incredibly rude speaking to is like we did something wrong by coming in to have a drink.Then she talked badly about us to some of my friends who had no problem letting me know. How does this girl have a job??? I lost an hour and a half of my life and can't get it back. What a waste! Never again!!! I'd rather go to Tomkats or anywhere else!
(2)Priya C.
We had the Greek salad and the thin crust veggie pizza twice - it was good! Maybe a bit too much cheese, but imam sure you can request a little less cheese
(4)Ray S.
They have very good food, everyone enjoyed their meals. It was priced a little higher than I wanted to pay bit it was worth it. We sat in the back patio area, it has a nice atmosphere. They have a nice bar and play some great music during dinner. This is our second time here and we will be back. Aloha
(5)Derek G.
Decent food. The pizza is nothing special but it is pretty expensive. I wouldn't recommend if you are looking for something special in Kauai.
(3)Kristi B.
BEST MEAL OUR ENTIRE TIME IN POIPU!!! I have been slacking on my Yelp reviews despite using Yelp every single time I am deciding where to eat or to select a vendor... We ate at The Dolphin, Red Salt, Josselins (which btw was legitamately good), Tortilla Republic.... Pizzetta nailed it. I am an east coaster originally... So, growing up in NJ/NY, I know good Italian food... I now live in Napa-- I know good food! Pizzetta's service, ambiance, prices, and product are totally on point! My fiancé and I were SUPER skeptical about Italian in Hawaii!! We spent every opportunity this trip trying to eat local seafood, sushi, or at least at yelp endorsed spots... We waited until our last night here to check it out. Our bad!! If you're skeptical, do it. We took advantage of the yelp check-in for for the mozz sticks. Not your typical but def delish! I enjoyed the eggplant parm ( which I thought was a gamble- Not at all!). My fiancé enjoyed the fettuccini carbonara. While we did not actually try any of the pizza, plenty of people sitting around us appeared to be happily noshing on thin-crust, delish pie. Enjoy!! I think this place will be around for a long while. We look forward to re-visiting on our next Kauai venture!
(5)Jeff J.
Food was awesome! I had the super combo calzone and added kalua pig. The staff was very attentive and friendly. The mozzarella sticks are very good. The place was packed so may be a good idea to make a reservation.
(5)Holly A.
Perfect Kauai evening. The service from Daniqua was on point, just perfect. The food was better than expected, fettuccine was perfect and the portion was plentiful. Recommended for pasta, salad, and vino. Yum!
(5)Malcolm C.
This place is more than a pizzeria, as they have a nice selection of appetizers & italian dishes. I had the Ono Picatta. Parmesean crusted Ono, topped with a lemon caper butter sauce, served with garlic mashed potatoes & sauteed veggies. This dish was delightful to the palate. The lemon caper butter sauce made the meal. Large portions. The service was nice. The waitress was very attentive. I will definitely be going here again.
(4)Ryan W.
After looking at the menu, I was sure I'd love their pizza here. Unfortunately, I was completely wrong. I decided to get the largest pizza that they have a get a half and half order. The pizza was 16" so it was fairly large. ==Food== Shrimp puttanesca: Shrimp, capers, olives, fresh tomatoes and spicy sauce. After taking the first bit, I was extremely disappointed. When I read "spicy sauce" I expect it to have some spice to it. There was no spice at all. I'm not sure if they put on the wrong sauce or what, but I was very disappointed with this pizza. BBQ chicken: Chicken, homemade papaya BBQ sauce, cilantro and red onions. I was looking forward to this since I've had BBQ chicken pizzas from a half dozen places by now and I've never been disappointed. The sauce here was way too sweet. It tastes like a dessert with chicken on top. Overall, I was very disappointed in the pizza. I was very sad that both of the pizzas that I tried were not good at all. I was even more sad that the large half and half pizza cost around $28... Not sure about the other pizza places on the island, but this pizza joint did not live up to my expectations. Maybe I should have ordered their pasta or another dish, but I wouldn't be back here if I was in the mood for pizza again.
(2)Adam K.
This is your basic pizza place. The BBQ chicken pizza was actually pretty good! I had a super combo calzone and it was cold in the middle when delivered but crispy and the crust is not too bad at all. It's a solid 3 star experience.
(3)Kathi S.
It's OK. The people are great and very friendly. The food is alright but nothing to write home about. We go there when other places are full.
(3)Savannah T.
Poor service. The waitress had an attitude like we were a burden to her. It took 10 minutes before we got water and another 15 minutes if you wanted a coke. I sat with 2 empty water glasses the whole time. I could understand if they were busy but it really wasn't that busy, there was only 4 tables in the waitresses section. There was only 3 people working and they were definitely understaffed. The table wasn't set and the food took a really long time. I work in the restaurant business so I can understand how things can take a while, but this was just a really bad experience and I won't becoming back.
(1)Minty N.
A nice mom and pop place if you are craving pizza. My husband and I went here for takeout after a long day outdoors during our stay at the Hyatt. We had the Hawaiian pizza which was good but dulls in comparison to NY pizza. Great option though if you want to save some money while staying at Grand Hyatt which could easily cost 150/dinner for two.
(4)Danielle P.
Definitely try this place! Absolutely delicious! Try the cheese sticks guarantee you will be surprised.
(4)A T.
We enjoyed the lunch special that included a slice of pizza and a salad. The pizza of the day was Roma (artichoke hearts and sausage - very good). Paired with a few cold beers and a perfect table on the back patio that overlooked the garden....happy, happy! The waitress was attentive, funny, and friendly. It wasn't that busy the afternoon we were there, which was a surprise because the delicious smell of their pizzas was billowing out on the sidewalk and I thought for sure it'd lure people in. I'd definitely go back to this place to try out more menu items or maybe for happy hour some time. The bar area looked cool.
(4)johanna e.
I was a little put off when they told us it would be a 45 minute wait when there were several open tables visible. However, we gave them our cell number, went off to do some shopping and got a call less than 20 minutes later that our table was ready. Our server Shay was very friendly and helpful-when we were trying to decide between two pizza options she told me we could have half and half for no additional charge. Sweet! We had 1/2 Caterina and 1/2 Meat Lovers and each side was delicious. We also ordered the spaghetti bolognese, which I enjoyed even though I typically don't like meat sauce. We were too full to order dessert, which is too bad because their dessert menu looked really yummy. Overall: a nice place to go for a casual date in Kauai.
(4)Daniel A.
Best pizza on Kauai, although service is slow.
(4)Jamie G.
Came here twice in 2007 and have basically been talking it up ever since. Thankfully when I took my husband here, Pizzetta once again didn't disappoint! We ordered the baked zucchini and it was SO yummy. Then we got a 16" Hawaiian Pizza...I mean, when in Rome, right? :) Lots of leftovers to take back to our condo. Check this place out, you won't regret it!
(5)Brian H.
Good pizza. Very friendly gets them an extra star. Despite some issues, They forgot one pizza and one appetizer. I would go back. They gave us another pizza for free (we ordered 3 and got 4). They didn't charge for the starter they forgot. Good stuff.
(4)Veronica R.
Good pizza and wine. I also enjoyed the old swing and jazz music playing in the background. The pizza was averagely good and tasty, and the staff was great!
(4)Carlos Z.
Salad and pizza were really good. The staff was great. Definitely coming back for more.
(4)Jody Z.
Tourist Trap. I told my husband that our Kauai Revealed book did not give Pizzetta positive reviews and that it had never steered me wrong. But he was hungry and it "smelled good." The location is convenient in cute little Koloa. First bad sign was that it was completely empty on a Saturday afternoon. We tried to get our waiter to explain how the paninis are served open faced (since a panini is a pressed sandwich). He said it's just a sub. Then call it a sub! I ordered a chicken parm sub and my husband got a meatball sub. The side of pasta salad was probably the best part of the meal. The "subs" were tiny (maybe 4") and baked in a dish so one whole half of the bread that was hidden in the dish was soggy and falling apart. Yuck. Chicken parm was baked chicken (no breading) smothered in sauce and cheese on a soggy bun. Edible, but not my idea of a great lunch. Service was not good. There were only a few tables seated, but we never had our drinks refilled and our glasses were empty. Our waiter never asked if we wanted refills, dessert, etc....he just brought us the check! There are so many better places to eat in Kauai. I wish we wouldn't have "wasted" this lunch. We should have just grabbed pizza slices from their take out counter.
(2)Patricia Z.
Good pizza. Look for coupons in one of the local Kauai coupon book. We bought 1 large pizza and got medium size for free.
(4)Brian B.
I enjoyed this pizza shop in Koloa. It's a bit pricey, but the food is good. The Kailua Pig pizza is more boring than it sounds, but the pizza on the whole was good. They have lots of other great-sounding options as well. Plus gelato. They've got a small bar and a couple of TVs for sports, etc too. Worth a visit if you're staying in the area.
(4)Deb R.
This is definitely a place we'll return to next time we visit Kauai. I had the special pizza slice of the day- a vegetarian pizza. I'm not a vegetarian, but it just sounded so good and so fresh! And it delivered on my expectations, and then some! Fresh bell peppers, still crunchy but well cooked; mushroom, tomato, onion and even some fresh zucchini. It came with wonderful side salad, and with some of the friendliest, most responsive, most welcoming service I've encountered at eateries on this island.
(5)Jaime R.
Great selection of pizzas and pasta. I had the Margherita pizza and penne pesto. It was delicious. The pizza had a generous amount of toppings the sauce was subtle it definitely didn't taste like it came out of a can..who knows? Anyway the penne pesto was cooked al dente with a nice blanket of creamy pesto sauce that indulged my taste buds. Overall not bad for delivery.
(4)T W.
Warm, friendly service and delicious food! Our server had no issues with special requests. We ordered 2 pizzas, and split each one so we could try 4 different kinds. The crust isn't thick, but not thin & crispy. It had a nice chew to it. I also ordered a bowl of the tomato basil soup. Delicious! As someone else said, check the coupon books first! I found one later for $5 off, and just read another review where you buy a large, get a medium free. They are all over HI - even right out the door in Old Koloa. I rated the price cheap for what we bought. We have a family of 6, ordered a large, a medium and a bowl of soup. We drank fancy H20 as our waiter said. ;) I think the bill was $50 without coupons & before tip. They also serve Papalani gelato. WOW - delicious flavors (salted caramel paired with chocolate=divine) The young woman at the counter is very friendly and patient with customers, giving out samples without any attitude.
(4)Kevin S.
Better than I thought it was going to be. Fast service and free mozzarella sticks with a yelp check in. It was a nice alternative since all that I have been eating in Kaloa is local food. Fresh ingredients, good sauce, and it a light crust.
(4)Martin L.
Awful! Tried the spaghetti and meatballs, unbelievably salty! How can you mess up a dish so simple! It's not often I leave restaurant upset. Check out the other places nearby instead.
(1)Myke O.
Pizza was good but could use a little more cheese. Sauce was just a little spicey but was still good. Service was a little slow because the kitchen was backed up but the waitress was nice enough to give us kamaaina (10% discount) to apologize. Would go here again.
(4)Chad L.
I absolutely love this place. The pizza is amazing. My favorite is the Spicy Shrimp Puttanesca. Or, the one with goat cheese and spinach. I have had other kinds too, but those two really stand out. Order a salad- me and my family of three can share one salad, it's that big. We each get some on a share plate, and it's just the right amount so that we still have room for pizza. In fact, I'm afraid of how much pizza I'd eat if I didn't start with salad. The place has great atmosphere. Candles, mellow lighting, a cozy yet vibrant undertone. And the people or great. I've been there three times over the course of many months, and yet they recognized me as a repeat customer on my third visit. Impressive for a place that must see countless diners each month. They do pizza by the slice for lunch, with a handy opening there for street traffic. They have gelato too right there in the entrance. Can't wait to go back!
(5)Sara J.
I love pizza and am quite picky about it. This pizza was great, it was tasty as can be and the large pizza was more than enough pizza for two (we had leftovers). The salad was delicious and large enough to share. The service was great, too. Kauai is full of expensive eateries, which are nice, but sometimes you just want to cheaper dinner, Pizzetta is great for that.
(5)Alex S.
Good pizza and close to Poipu. They also deliver. I prefer a thicker crust which is why I gave three stars. Otherwise it was tasty!
(3)Kathryn M.
great service, great pizza, reasonable prices. definitely check them out!
(5)Benjamin L.
Decent penne bolognese for me, decent margherita calzone for my wife, decent side salad for both of us. Service was pleasant and prompt. Nothing special, but fit the bill. And the place itself is nice, with a small garden in back we sat next to.
(3)Mike C.
I have to say I was a little disappointed. The smell was awesome, but the pizza was just so so. Not bad, but not as good as the smell. I feel like the pizza could have been cooked a little more to get the cheese a little crispy on the edges.
(3)Charlie W.
One of our favorite restaurants in Poipu. They have great pizza and salads. The service is average but very typical of Kauai.
(4)Mike G.
No wait for a table on a Thursday night around 7 pm. Ordered bread sticks that never arrived. Pizza crust was very plain - a little like dry cardboard as other reviewers have said and overall tasted like medium quality frozen pizza. If you are looking something inexpensive in the area, there aren't many options, but you would be better served driving to brick oven pizza, about 15 minutes away where the pizza is better quality.
(2)Jamie C.
Located in quaint little Koloa. We got pizza by the slice. We ordered two each but only ate one cause it was so big! Nice people ran the restaurant.
(4)Allison R.
HUGE piece of pizza!!!! you cant go wrong with the pizza lunch special AND if you check in on Yep you get a FREE order of the Moz sticks which were dif then any others I have ever had before and they were GREAT!!!!
(4)Stan W.
In Koloa, HI today and had an early lunch at Pizzetta. We had the pepperoni supreme. Really good pizza! Also, stopped by a few days earlier and had a great Mai Tai. Super nice people running the place.
(4)Lillian R.
My husband and I really enjoyed this little restaurant. The pizza was delicious. It's an open air restaurant, just like every restaurant in Kauai. Has a rustic shabby chic atmosphere. We were seated on the back patio. We ordered one personal pizza and shared it. The staff was friendly and our waitress prompt and attentive. The only reason I did not give it 5 stars is because I saw a GIANT water bug scurry across the floor. I know it is outdoor and not something the restaurant can really prevent, but that's the last thing you want to see while you are eating.
(4)L T.
Gotta say, happy hour rules!! $3 bottled beer and $1.99 pizza! Yummmmm... Loved the mozz sticks- much better than most! And the pepperoni pizza was tasty!! Also half off all apps Will definitely go here every day I'm in south shore!
(5)Kenny C.
GREAT FOOD!.....service, eh?....but the food was so good we went back twice in one week....despite the dismal service.(basically it was the BARTENDER) no personality at all....but I know the next time we're in Koloa, we will still stop in for lunch/dinner at Pizzetta!
(5)Magen I.
All of our entree and dessert items were tasty. Favorite was the ribs and garlic mashed potatoes. The best part of the pizza was the homemade sauce. Only thing was, I wasn't a fan of the mozzarella sticks because they were more like cheesy bread. Great family ambience
(4)Roger W.
We visited as a party of 4 on a Wednesday night. Our waitress, Mimi was spectacular. We had a bruschetta appetizer (with the YELP "check-in mozarella sticks) - both fantastic dishes. I had the meatlovers calzone and asked for some additional sauce on the side, delicious. My wife had a small pizza (shrimp puttanesca), delicious. My sister in law had the Ono fish which she raved about. My brother in law had the eggplant parmesian. Excellent. The marinara, coupled with the perfectly prepared pasta accompanying the eggplant parmesian was a stand-out! After living in Italy for 3 years, DON'T MISS THIS PLACE! Authentic, delicious food and a staff, to include Pat the night manager, who enjoy their job and make the evening extremely enjoyable.
(5)Eric W.
Hawaiian pizza in Hawaii with great service ..... C'mon!!!! Cool breeze and great ambience and Diniqua was an excellent hostess. The kids loved the gelato.
(4)Jessica C.
Great service and food. Ashley our server was the BEST. Check in on yelp and get free mozzarella sticks!
(5)Thomas P.
The pizza smells so delicious as you're walking the old Koloa shopping center... Had to try it! We had the mozzarella sticks (free with yelp check in)... They were delicious! I've never had mozzarella sticks like em. The pizza was good, I loved the one we ordered with the beef meat ball topping! Delicious! The truffle Mac and cheese was pretty good- as was the salad. Our waitress was very nice... The only knock was that my water cup went dry and was never refilled. I didn't big deal it because we were in there late and they didn't sweat us! Couldn't make it back before we left for home, but my kids wanted to go back the next night!
(4)Kayla S.
The pizza lacked a lot of flavor but the service was good and they were friendly. I did order some appetizers those were very good but they were extremely small, for about two people.
(2)Cindy S.
My husband and I came here for dinner one night in Kauai. I love that they're open later than other restaurants in the Poipu area. We checked in on Yelp and got a free order of mozzarella sticks to share (so delicious!) along with a 16' Kalua pig and cheese pizza. The pizza was really tasty! Highly recommend this place- it's a cute place with lovely ambiance if you go later in the evening.
(5)Grayson S.
Great hole in the wall joint! Hawaiian pizza and their "pig" something pizza with some sort of shredded pork and pineapple was the bomb. Cheese sticks are awesome too. Go there during happy hour for sweet deals on appetizers and drink. AWESOME.
(5)Courtney K.
Disappointing experience when visiting Pizzetta Pizza in Koaloa. After being given a $5 coupon on a previous visit my family and I returned to use it. After ordering and paying we were told we could not use the coupon due to the fact we were using a free breadsticks offer through Yelp. What a disappointment to be subject to their bait and switch tactics. Sorry Pizzetta but there's too many other fine establishments in the area to waste another minute on yours. Buyers beware. Get the facts in the beginning before being left with useless coupons.
(3)Dara G.
I came here once on a whim with my group of friends and definitely wanted to come back for the great food, friendly service, and cool atmosphere. We ordered several appetizer plates each time and then a gluten-free pizza. I was so excited to find a gluten free pizza place on the island and Pizzetta Old Koloa Town did not disappoint. On both visits we ordered the Kalua Pig pizza - it's the one distinctively island topping pizza that we couldn't get back on the mainland although they have a nice selection of standard toppings and combinations (including Hawaiian, of course). Our first visit was during happy hour and they have great prices for their happy hour specials and this is also the time that many locals obviously come by and start hanging out with their friends. On our second visit it was the middle of the dinner hour and very busy, but the staff made a good effort to clear a table and seat us quickly, and give us attentive service. I look forward to my next visit!
(4)Sheree S.
I was craving good Italian food and Hawaiian pizza when we went here for lunch. Both the pizza and calzone were disappointing. My favorite part of any pizza is the crust but it was so bland it was like eating hard, white bread. If the sauce and toppings had good flavor I could look past it, but that was bland too. The personal pizza was also almost 20 and they charged about 15 for the calzone PLUS 1.75 per item you want in it.
(2)N B.
Tasty! Giant portions. Had the veggie calzone. Delish with fresh spinach though id have liked 2/3 less garlic cloves in there.
(4)Kristen E.
If you want fresh authentic pizza then come here! Pleasantly surprised wish we had a location in San Diego instead of half a dozen other pizza hut type generic pizza places! Seriously fresh ingredients and more than pizza hut but you get what you pay for. Try it out if you're not happy they'll make you something else just tell them right away. Happy munching!
(5)Brandy V.
We live here & stop by Pizzetta often for happy hour. They have one of the best happy hours on island. Domestic beers are $2.50/$3. Excellent food options too...they have about 9 appetizers on their happy hour that are each 50% off regular price so most of them are $4 each. We always get the zuchini sticks (very good!), bruschetta (awesome!), and caprese. Great tomatoes are hard to find here so sometimes the caprese tomatoes are so/so. Also, they have slices of pizza for $1.99...and they're usually huge. Happy hour ends at 530 so get there early!
(4)rebecca c.
After reading other reviews I had high expectations for the pizza, perhaps too high. We ordered a margherita pizza, caprese and of course the cheese sticks (make sure you check-in when you arrive). The dipping (marinara) sauce for the cheese sticks (mozzarella baked, between two layers of "butter crust") was very tasty, the cheese sticks themselves benefited greatly from the application of salt. The pizza, I'm not a fan of the crust and despite the fact that I really wanted to like it I found the pizza left something to be desired. The caprese was very good! If you have a hankering for pizza and find yourself in the area around happy-hour, go find a seat on the back patio and order a slice. Service was friendly and attentive.
(3)Vincent V.
Friendly, comfortable restaurant with really, really good pizza (as compared to even NYC pizza). Service is fast, salads are great and pasta dishes are good enough to come back to year after year - as we have. One of the best inexpensive meals we had on the island.
(5)Xenia K.
My daughter was craving pizza for almost a week while we were on the island. So one day while in Poipu we came here. They sat us down right away. Crevice was fast and food was fine. We came here for pizza for my daughter. As long as she is happy, I'm happy. She said she'd come back. So I give this place four stars.
(4)Rob D.
Loved the chicken salad I had. I followed that with the gnocchi appetizer which was very flavorful and just enough in amount to go with the salad.
(4)Ashley L.
Some of the best food I ate on that trip was here! The time we went I had their bacon macaroni and cheese and it was absolutely amazing! The second time we went I had a calzone and WOW it was the best I've ever had! I ordered one with sun dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, feta, ham and pineapple. It was fabulous! Service was good both times! I'm sad we don't have a pizza place this good back home! So good!
(5)K M.
I was very happy with everything at Pizetta's! The location is great, right in the heart of Old Koloa Town. There is ample parking in the back parking lot which not too many people know about. Reservations on opentable are a MUST!! We went on a Wednesday night at 6:30 p.m. and every table was full and every seat at the bar was taken! We were seated promptly at 6:30, our server took our drink and food order within 10 minutes. Our drinks came in 5 minutes and our appetizer sampler in 10 minutes after ordering. The $12 sampler was great and just yummy comfort food. The plate contained 3 stuffed mushrooms, 3 pieces of fried mozzarella, 5 sticks of baked parmesan zucchini. Everything tasted great! My husband ordered the chicken marsala with roasted garlic red potatoes and he said the sauce was really good and the potatoes were really good. It was a large serving too. I ordered the Gnocchi Ala Romana which was around 3 or 4 really large gnocchi, with parmigiano, pecorino, marinara sauce and your choice of sauteed local fish, chicken, or shrimp. I chose chicken. The flavors were really good, the dish was very satisfying, but there was no way I could eat all of that! Our servers were attentive but not overly so. Even with a packed house, we were checked on at least 5 times during the hour by three different servers. We will definitely be back again to try their pizzas which the people next to us were raving about! All in all, not a fancy place, but a very moderately priced, good food, good service, great atmosphere place to dine!
(5)Ashley S.
Fantastic pizza! We got take out from Pizzetta twice while we were on our honeymoon in Kauai. The BBQ Chicken pizza is the best, definitely give it a try!
(4)Jessica S.
This would get 5 stars however the service was very disappointing. The food was EXCELLENT!!!!!! Amazing!! The BEST ribs I've ever had, and I've tasted a lot of ribs. The gluten free pizza was also amazing some of the best I've had. I was disappointed in the portion sizes, extremely small for you pay. $18 for a HALF RACK and we paid over $26 for a 10inch gluten free pizza. The server did not make the experience Positive. She messed up the bill-we were charged for two beers which she didn't catch and wasn't very apologetic when it happened. We had to wait longer for her to correct the issue. Even more so, we wanted a make your own pizza but didn't want to pay $2.25 PER TOPPING. she said she would take care of us. She didn't. She gave us little attention and almost blew us off. I was very disappointed. If you like to have a nice view the back "porch" is lovely. Lots of green and it's very cozy, especially at night (when we went)
(4)Richard B.
Great service. Nice casual atmosphere. Homemade sausage with fennel so good on the Roma pizza. Liked the local beer and wine selection. Good choice!! Plus Grace is a fantastic person and waitress. Desert: we loved the island made gelato .
(4)Sheena M.
My husband and I ate here thinking this is going to be amazing. We were not so happy. It was too much cheese. And I love cheese. Tasted like 1 step up from frozen pizza
(2)Bita S.
This place is great. We came to Kauai for our honeymoon and gave already ate dinner here the first 2 nights. The pizza is great.. the calzones even better. The price is not as horrifying as some of the places on the island. Donica is awesome too! Super friendly!
(5)Samir S.
Good quality pizza. A wide variety of Italian dishes. Friendly service which is prompt. Very family friendly. I ordered the Margherita pizza which was prepared well. The kids had a great time. An added bonus are the TVs which were playing a sporting event .
(5)Tracie G.
Great service and a nice atmosphere to relax in. We even saw some Geckos hanging in the patio garden. All the food we ordered was awesome and thanks to help we even got a free appetizer! Great Italian food and we will definitely go back. We highly recommend it if you are craving some good italian.
(5)Sally C.
I asked if it was possible to have a different sauce on my pasta. After much discussion between the server and kitchen, I was told that the menu had changed and it was now prepared as I asked. The scallops were small and the Ono dry, but the pasta was tasty. I asked for Voignier. When she brought a glass of red wine, I questioned my order and she told me that WAS Viogner. At that point I chose not to argue with stupid. We ate and left, not to return!
(2)Christina P.
Love this place!! We were here for our anniversary in Seprtember. We had a kalua pork pizza with pineapple and barbecue plum sauce that was excellent. We were so surprised that we were able to get it in the gluten free version--a definite plus!!! Beautiful seating area outside also. Great pizza and beer--what more could one ask? Will definitely come back when we return to Kauai.
(5)Tonia S.
Pizza is average and the price is expensive. $20 for a tiny pIzza that was marginal. there are a few great gems in Poipu & Kapaa is only a short drive. a short drive to Costco and you'll get better pizza.
(2)Jen P.
our last meal in Kauai! toooo many options! which is great if your vegetarian and struggle to find a menu which would spoil you with options! Appetizers: Bruschetta- was delicious! Main Course: Fettuccine Quattro Formaggio= was delicious! Vegetarian pizza - was great! Cheese pizza with jalapenos was delicious as well! Dessert: We did get some brownie sundae type of dessert which was amazing. the food was delicious! but service was average. our server seemed like she was in a hurry and kinda would mess up a bit which was not fun but that wasnt too bad.
(5)Rhonda H.
Yuk. Had meat lasagna and tropical salad. Both were awful. The lasagna was basically pasta with very little sauce and even less meat. Tasteless. The tropical salad had chicken on it, which I think was canned. The dressing was tasteless too. Overall the entire meal was really poor. Service was very slow, even though there were very few patrons in the place. Over priced and poor quality, don't go.
(1)Sarah F.
Delicious food! I ate here yesterday for lunch and had the Ono sandwich. The meat was cooked perfectly and the pasta salad was very good. Today, my family and I tried the pizza, and I highly recommend trying the pepperoni supreme pizza. If you want a nice cocktail try their tropical iced tea.
(5)Lily N.
The husband and I had a hunkering for some pizza after eating so much fish. It was a little late and this place was open. We got the 16 inch margherita. It wasn't great, but it wasn't horrible either. It was just meh. It was on the thinner side, so at least that was a plus as we don't like thick, bready pizza. $20+ for a meh pizza is not my cup of tea. But, it hit the spot when needed. Overall, if you can't find anything else open or that catches your eye, then you can give them your $20.
(2)Sarah L.
Grumpy bartender, but service was great regardless and the food was delicious!! BBQ pizza had a deliciously sweet sauce and the Caesar salad was classically epic. Sadly I was too full to get to the gelato, but it looked amazing!
(4)Monica R.
Got the Catrina pizza and added kalua pork... Delicious. Thin yummy crust. Split it between four people.
(5)Daniel Dong-Kyu K.
Sad to say, this is the worst pizza I've ever tasted. Straight up tasted like frozen pizza. We ordered the shrimp puttanesca, and it barely had any shrimp on it. Even their pepperoni supreme was not good at all. The pizzas would get cold, just a few minutes after we've received them. If you're gonna have pizza in your name, at least serve some decent pizza! Just wonderful service. We waited 25 minutes just to get our miniscule appetizer sampler, which is a total waste of money. Then an additional 20 minutes to get our pizzas. No apologies or anything. And we always had to ask for water re-fills. I will never be back here that's for sure. I'm being extremely generous with 2 stars. I gotta say I love the area of old town Koloa though and all the neat shops.
(2)Caroline L.
Average pizza. Does not stand out. Plus is that you can order slices from the side of the restaurant during lunch time. We had the veggie pizza which was so so. Crust could have been more crispy in my opinion.
(3)Dan L.
This place was a real breath of fresh air! My wife and I were in town on our honeymoon and we were really looking forward to a relaxed meal. It was perfect and We LOVED the pizza! It was exactly what we were looking for. We liked it so much, we had to go beck before heading home. Thanks for one of the highlights of our trip!
(5)Jenny T.
This review is for the Chicken Marsala only: SUPERB! I ordered it to go and ate it at Poipu Beach. They gave a huge portion with lots of chicken, delicious penne pasta and some mashed potatoes. All of it was hearty, flavorful and just so satisfying in my mouth! Too bad I just ate about 2000+ calories in one meal right before shedding my clothes in a bikini :/
(4)Noel J.
We went back twice for the decent and moderately priced Italian food. The ambiance is quite nice and the staff is very friendly- though the kitchen is a little slow. The food was 50/50 great or not great at all. My ribs were huge but very odd with a tomato sauce over the top instead of BBQ. My spouse loved his chicken parm. (Huge portions by the way- we got two meals out of our order) on a different visit we got pizza which smelled heavenly from the street but tasted exactly like a frozen digiorno. The pasta was excellent however....so try it, we went twice!
(4)Jesse S.
Reading reviews we weren't expecting a lot but our son insisted on pizza. We're glad he did! We had the mozzarella sticks (homemade, free thanks to Yelp check-in!), shrimp puttanesca pizza, (we subbed in artichoke for black olives), kid's pepperoni pizza, and the Greek salad. All were delicious. The crust was very good- crust is never yeasty enough IMHO but it certainly wasn't bad. The sauce had nice spice. The veggies were fresh and tasty. The salad was actually amazingly flavorful!
(4)John J.
We ate here 4 different times during our visit it was so good. The pizza is obviously great and the pasta is top notch. Don't be misled by the curb presence, there is plenty of seating inside with open windows on both front and back. Staff was different virtually every time but all were friendly.
(4)Medina Z.
My husband is a picky eater and we were in search of good, simple food. I didn't even remember coming across this place in my search on yelp for places to try dining at while in Kauai, but we happened to have some luck in stopping and walking by the area. The smell is amazing and it lingers down the road, past the supermarket. We both looked at each other and said, 'WE HAVE TO TRY THIS SPOT" and thank God we did. We decided to have their Caterina pizza - roasted garlic, spinach, and goat cheese in a red cream sauce - WOW! We were both pleasantly surprised. I'm not a huge goat eating person and neither is he, but this just melted in our mouths. It was rich, but not too rich, and so creamy! The crust was nice and crisp! Our mouths water whenever we speak of this place. The plain pizza was delicious too if you don't like toppings. The mozzarella sticks were very good and unique because of their butter crusted coating. The garlic sticks were also very nice. We went between lunch and dinner, around 3-4, so it wasn't crowded when we went inside, but it got crowded when we were leaving. The service is okay and I love the shirts the waitresses wear " PIZZETA MO' BETTA" - so New Yorkish! LOL As New Yorkers, we definitely approve and recommend this pizza! DELISH! I don't know how anyone could rate this place with less than a four, really! I miss Hawaii! :(
(5)Samantha V.
Love the Kahlua pig and cheese pizza!!! Great service. Always our first stop when we get to the island:)
(4)Angelina S.
Absolutely wonderful! Food and service were great :) Stopped on our way through town back to our hotel and were so happy we did. Small pizza and a salad is plenty for two people. One of the best meals we had on the island!
(5)Michael C.
I was with a group of 5 and we chose this place over TomKats. Although, there did not seem to be anything particularly wrong with TomKats, there was no one to greet us when we entered their restaurant, there was only one person eating there, and on top of that there were the two resident cats just sitting in the middle of the hallway leading up to the seating area. I should mention I'm allergic to cats! Anyway, back to Pizzetta. Their menu looked legit and they did have soup which one of my friends demanded. She ended up not getting anything. haha. But my two buddies did. I shared a large pizza, with half meat lovers and half hawaiian, with my one friend AT. While my other friend, BNG, got a large bowl of Spaghetti Bolognese. Jesus, my friend BNG devoured his spaghetti in 10 minutes. The waitress came by and said, "guess you were hungry huh? you killed that thing!" BNG later grabbed a slice of our huge pizza. Does anyone feed this kid?!? AT and I tried our best to end the pizza, and we succeeded. We were stuffed. The damage was very reasonable and I would definitely come back here again.
(4)Julie B.
Best Italian food we've had in Poipu!! Great casual atmosphere, wonderful selections, and it's priced right! The Chopped Salad is yummy & the pizza too! Every time we come to Kauai and stay in Poipu, we stop in and enjoy a meal or two! Koloa town is very quaint and we always enjoy looking in the small shops for souvenirs to take home too. ALOHA
(5)Gary M.
I so wanted pizza like I had two years ago here.... Juicy, fluffy and hot 4 Yelp star pizza- boooooo all I got some dry cardboard thingy - at least it was hot... I had a slice of cheese pizza at the Costco the other night. You know something's gotta give when Costco pizza tastes gourmet compared to dine in Pizza. So as for tonight's offering at Pizzetta: the crust was like frozen. (not frozen pizza, but the box it comes in) The top was like it had been under the heat lamp too long or like someone who goes to tanning salon twice a day every day of the week. Pasta was not any better. Disappointing. $44 incl tip... at least it didn't cost and arm and leg. Just an arm and some tastebuds that were a casualty. g
(2)kathy b.
Went for bday celebration an was not disappointed. Great service and exceptional food. Casual Hawaii relaxed fine dining. Will return
(5)Robert K.
Stopped by to get some pasta to go. Ordered Penne Siciliano and a side Ceasar salad. Good food , could have used a little more bread but delicious.
(4)Sum Dum Gai S.
We ordered three large pizzas for the extended family. A large cheese, large margherita, large Italian sausage, mushroom, and onion which totaled about $70. They were all tastier than the looked. They looked a bit boring but were actually very good. The family loved the margherita especially and commented how tasty the basil was. We picked it up and appreciated the very Kauai pick up estimated time of "a few minutes." No rush we were on Hawaiian time anyways.
(4)Dalton M.
Nice atmosphere, great music if you like Frank Sinatra and what not, and the service was above average.. Food won't leave you speechless, but it hits the spot and portions are generous. This place isn't trying to be something it is not, it is a affordable Italian joint with quality Italian comfort food favorites.
(4)Shelley F.
Friendly service and good pizza. Moms and I shared one with goat cheese and red peppers- really good. I prefer a thinner crust, but there were no options. No A/C and lots of flies coming through the open space. But since the pizza was really good, still giving 4 stars
(4)Alison M.
Pros: the place is adorable and has a few TVs in the bar to catch the games. Cons: Sadly, the pizza sucks. I thought it was at least better than Dominos, husband disagrees. I sort of expect a margherita pizza to have slices of good quality tomatos but instead we had chopped tomatos that were just blah. Added roasted garlic, again expecting sliced fresh garlic, got jarred garlic bits. The decor and name sort of fools you into thinking you're going to get authentic pizza but you'll be disappointed. The worst part was the service from the waitress. Her attitude was pretty much spend-as-little-time-as-possible at the table. Hurried us to order, took forever for drinks to be delivered (hubby really wanted to just walk the 10ft and grab it off the bar, he really hates to have his beer just sit and get warm), trying to flag her down to get some chili peppers took forever, pretty much done w the pizza by the time it arrived. By the end, it was just get-me-the-check-so-I-can-get-out. The busboy was super nice though.
(2)Sarah C.
We came here starving after exploring Waimea Canyon all day and grabbed a large pizza to go. The pizza was totally decent, prices were reasonable ($25.00 for a large pizza), and service was friendly. It took about 20 minutes to get the pizza. Not the most amazing pizza I've ever had, but no complaints!
(3)David N.
I have to say, after spending $100 on dinner for 2 at another nearby restaurant and being only mildly impressed, this place was awesome! The ratio of spinach dip to crustini was off - but they erred in favor of dip... so that's an easy fix. The stuffed mushrooms.... eh. Salad was excellent. The pizza was good. I grew up in Chicago so I'm picky. And I was on an island so I didn't have high expectations. This was GOOD pizza!
(4)Scott A.
I know that we're on Kauai and there are very few pizza options. Still, the crust was not good- totally flavorless. I appreciated that the pizza was not swimming in grease and cheese and like the different pizza options, but if you can't get a decent crust then it doesn't matter.
(2)Michelle S.
Pizzetta has the best pizza on Kauai, hands down. On my family's last visit, my 7-year-old daughter even told our waitress, Eliza, "This pizza is better than Pizza Hut's". She wasn't kidding. I normally order my pizza with a pan-style crust but Pizzetta's thin crust is superb. And mashed potatoes doesn't traditionally blend in with an Italian meal, but you must try the garlic mashed potatoes. No gravy necessary, haha. One major plus for us local folk, or 'kama'aina' as they say here in Hawaii, is the 10% discount. But some hotels and visitor guides do offer discount coupons for tourists as well. On our last visit, we did have a woman randomly come up to our table and hand us a $5 off coupon, which added to our savings. Hint: it was a Friday night *wink*.
(4)Jovar T.
Stopped here for a quick bite, I think Wed. June 6. Pizza by the HUGE slice and a beer. And hooray ... the pizza is NOT drowning in greasy fattening cheese as it is everywhere on the mainland. This was excellent pizza. A very old cozy spot to relax after visiting the shops and museum. I wish I could take it home with me.
(4)Robert J.
Great lunch. I had the chicken BQ calzone and My wife had the bolognese spaghetti! Very tasty!
(4)Roman P.
We discovered the best kaula pork at an Italian restaurant. We come here every time we visit Kauai. It's awesome. One of the best meals we have while we're here. The owner told us to try the ribs next time. We'll go back this week and try.
(5)Jimmy C.
Ordered a pizza to pick up and I would have rather eaten the cardboard box it came in. Do yourself a favor and cook a frozen pizza, you'll save a few bucks and won't notice the difference.
(1)Vicky T.
Garlic bread was a hit My seafood pasta had some unidentified white blobs-- Chicken? Fish? Chickfish? My friends liked their meat sauce pasta and told me to stop complaining-- but on the second day the waitress screwed up their order... karma is a @#$# ain't it!!! The salads are decent The pizza is meh Service was average My suggestion is to eat tons of garlic bread and off set the mosquito bites
(3)Blake D.
This is a great little pizza/Italian spot. My wife and I were sick of fish and steak, while also spending $100 bucks on dinner. This place offers GREAT food and the service was great all 3 times we stopped in.
(4)Nali M.
i'm on the fence between a star or two stars. i guess i'll be generous and give them two. i've experienced better. way better!! used to come here a lot to take out for lunch because i worked within walking distance. i ordered the penne pesto frequently. pretty oily and kind of expensive. i haven't gone back in a long time because the service really sucks, and the food really isn't that good. i dined in with my husband the last time around. the pizza tastes like cardboard (comparable to costco pizza, except, costco pizza is better!!).
(2)Duckie A.
Eeeeh...it's too bad it got so many low scores. I came here with my friends and husband and I had a decent experience. We got into Kauai and wanted to find a place to eat...pizza it is! It's down the road from where we were staying and so it was perfect. We ordered the combination pizza and it was exactly as it should be. Very yummy. Our waitress was nice and we were seated right away. I will be back.
(3)Lisa E.
We went for dinner and ordered pizza. We were told the cook was new and we would have to wait which wasn't a problem. The service was mediocre but our server was very nice. The pizza wasn't the greatest, but cook in training, maybe that's why? Pepperoni pizza didn't have much flavor. It was actually better cold the next day. Although, we did see the entrees which looked very good but we leave too soon to give it another try for this trip. Try the gelato, pretty good!
(3)Susan N.
Horrible! All I wanted was some spaghetti and meatballs after a day of swimming at the beautiful Poipu Beach. What I got was a very salty plate of spaghetti. I was starving so I ate it. Female in a dress (manager) stopped by to ask how it was and I told them it was salty. Her response, " come back and maybe we can get you something else " ummm no. How about you tell the chef to fix what's wrong. Ridiculous for a $15 plate of salty spaghetti and meatballs. Pass this one up, you're better off going to savage shrimp or bubbas burgers.
(1)Veronica C.
TERRIBLE FOOD! You are better off buying a frozen pizza and heating it up yourself because at least it will be warm. The pizza was gross and SO not worth $20 per pizza. The waitress we had did NOT check up on us once! WILL NOT RETURN
(1)A L.
A friend and I have been on Kauai for over a week now. By far, the best dinner we've had so far has been at Pizzetta. He ordered the Parmesan-encrusted ono, which came with crisp vegetables and mashed potatoes that still had skins in them. It was so good he wants to go back to Pizzetta to order this dish again before we leave the island. I ordered the chicken parmigiana with penne marinara. It all came steaming hot. The chicken was perfect. The penne, al dente. And our server was friendly and helpful too. This only goes to show that you don't have to go to an expensive, pretentious, fru-fru restaurant for a good meal.
(4)Rafael Y.
Although there was a problem with my order, Lisette was very friendly and accommodating. She handled the error like a professional. The grilled veggie pizza (the Milano) was very tasty and prices were fair. A great dining option in the quaint little shopping village of Kola near Poipu.
(4)Joe T.
Good stuff. The family liked the kalua pork calzones, I liked the hawaiian style. Great bbq sauce. A little expensive for four at lunch. Get the coupon in the local Kauai guide books to save $5. We went back twice.
(4)Doug G.
We had a pizza and the Pesto Penne with Chicken. Very good food and reasonable prices. Service was a little slow, but the server was nice. Much better than Brick oven Pizza.
(4)Ashlee P.
Great Pizza!! We came for lunch. I had a Caesar salad and a slice of pepperoni for about $7. The crust was thin but tasted really great. Next time I woud try the BBQ chicken pizza. My husband loves pineapple/ham pizzas, and he also loves calzones. This place is awesome because you can order any pizza as a calzone! He loved it. He ended up saving half of it for later because it was so big! It cost about $12 for his calzone. Our waiter was cool and refilled our drinks as we needed without us having to ask. Highly recommend this place.
(5)Mallory P.
This is seriously the tastiest pizza I have ever had. They brush their DELICIOUS thin crust with a garlic butter, which makes for an amazingly tasty pizza. We went there three times on our vacation and I had a Calzone, a pizza and a meatball sandwich. My boyfriend had a pasta dish. All four dishes were very worth their while and very well made. The serving sizes on the pasta dishes are a little on the large size and I might recommend sharing. Do not miss out on this place!! The staff is also very friendly!!
(5)Marcus K.
Stopped by last night to ask if they would b open early for the US-Ghana world cup game. They said that they would be for sure. Got there early in the mornign and they were all closed up. Hmph.
(1)Fontane L.
Totally a fan! Friendly service with tasty pizza that really hit the spot. Probably one of the places that stays open a bit later in Koloa town. Try the veggie pizza with pineapple - very fresh and tasty! :) I was sad that I didn't have any room for gelato after...too stuffed...sigh.
(4)L Y.
Really good and really big portions. My family ordered a pasta dish, caesar salad, cheese bread, and baby back ribs. We were all stuffed just from that and we are a family of 4. Also the staff was really nice and we didn't have to wait long for food.
(5)Rick T.
Great food! We ordered a pizza and two different pastas and I'm a picky Italian.
(5)kalle k.
Service good. Pizza better and cheaper at Costco. Unfortunately alternative options close by that warrant a visit nonexistent .
(2)Kevin F.
Tried this again after a poor experience six months ago (undercooked calzone). This time we tried three different lunch special sandwiches: Kalua Pork, Meatball, and Chicken Parmiaggani. All three were good, although the meatballs were too salty for my taste (but my wife and son thought they were fine). Service was fine - not exceptional but very friendly and reasonably prompt.
(4)Mike B.
Nice location if you're looking for some above-average pizza on the island. Not the best pizza ever, but plenty of options, and still very good overall. Good bar and patio setting, and friendly service. Now, onto the crab artichoke dip...so awesome you may want to order some for an app and then again for dessert! Make sure you try it at some point during you trip to Pizzetta.
(4)Caryn H.
Excellent food and ambiance!! Ate here for lunch. Someone recommend we let the chef surprise us with his own concoction and it was yummy, artichokes, sausage, olives, onions. Definitely a thinner crust pizza which allows one to enjoy the toppings. We sat on the patio and I noticed they grow several herbs in the little garden off the patio: basil, parsley, oregano, and peppers. I assumed they used these in their recipes because they were full of flavor. Service was good, we were there on Halloween and the staff was all in costume, fun! I had a yummy bloody mary. It's a great place to stop in for lunch when in the Koloa area.
(4)Alexandra N.
Casual, laid-back, friendly ambience. Pizza wasn't fantastic, but it was good. I liked it just fine.
(3)Steve C.
Awesome cheese sticks. We drive down to Koloa every other week or so to get some good hole in the wall Italian food. Servers are mostly friendly.
(4)Linda P.
We ate at Pizzetta's last night. It was absolutely a surprise to us how much we liked not only the pizza but the service and also the quaintness of the place itself. Our waitress was friendly and attentive. The owner even walked around table to table, making sure everyone was satisfied. The pizza was SO good! It's nice and light and full of flavor. The cheese was excellent quality, the toppings, tasty, and the sauce was not heavy. We love pizza and are always looking for the best pizza places. Sure wish we had a Pizzetta's at home! We highly recommend Pizzetta's.
(5)Jacquee P.
If this is island-style pizza, I don't like it. The pizza crust is thin and floppy like cheap frozen pizza and the sauce was slightly sweet. It does taste really good microwaved the next day after a long day of trekking about the island. The Italian salad was really good. I have to start adding salami chunks to my salads. The service was sweet but super slooooooow.
(3)Randall S.
Yum. Loved the kalua pork calzone!
(4)Cameron D.
This is the perfect place if you are looking for a low-key pizza night during your stay on Kauai. It's a short drive from the resorts in Poipu and won't disappoint. You've got to keep in mind that you are getting pizza on Kauai, and thus the options are limited and overpriced (i.e. $20+ per pie). However, this place makes a pretty quality (from a guy who lived in New York) pizza that hits the spot on that night away from the mainland where you need a pizza fix and decide to get takeout and head back to your hotel balcony to enjoy Kauai's beauty. Contrary to what yelp says, they actually do deliver if you order before 8:30pm (not 100% on the exact time but by all means call!).
(4)Mr M.
Mmm....Italian chop chop salad and pizza.
(4)Frank P.
Very disappointing pizza. Tastes like frozen pizza with no flavor. I wouldn't recommend to anyone. Next time, McDonalds ...
(1)Ellen E.
Good solid pizza with a nice thin crust, nothing fancy. I had the Ono Caesar, which was very tasty. Everyone enjoyed the little lanai out back. A nice family friendly place, and the gelato finished us off perfectly.
(4)s c.
We wanted dinner delivered at a condo on Poipu. Pizzetta was fantastic. Great menu- we had pizza and seafood pasta-all great. Very friendly, eco friendly containers, fast delivery. We asked for a few special things like well done pizza and it was perfect. So pleased with their delivery- a great choice for pizza delivery or something different like pasta or salad.
(5)Richard C.
Very good, authentic spaghetti bolonese. Super friendly staff. Pretty affordable for Poi Po. We also enjoyed the 3-5 happy hour.
(4)Daedre B.
I read the reviews on this place and thought we'd give it a try. I sure wish we had skipped it. The pizza tasted like a box of DiGiorno and the "cheesy" garlic bread was like crispy cardboard with a little bit of cheese sprinkled on. The staff seemed bothered that we came in. If you're looking for good pizza, try the Brick Oven Pizza. MUCH better and the staff actually seemed happy to see us.
(2)Justin W.
We had dinner here and were very happy with both the service and the food. We both got pasta dishes (Spaghetti with Meatballs and Spaghetti with Bolognese) and both were great.
(4)Sweety B.
While on our honeymoon we got food delivered from here and we ate in the restaurant once. The food for delivery was decent, I had a pasta dish that wasn't too good. The pizza my husband had was the spinach one (i don't remember the name) was pretty good. I wish we got a bigger size. When we ate in the pizza was delicious! We had the pepperoni lovers and it was good. We also shared the bruchetta app. it was pretty good. Also they have free refills on drinks, which is hard to find on the island. All in all we will visit again and eat pizza again from here, just not delivery.
(4)M. L.
Yum. Recomend the crab and artichoke dip for an appetizer and the El Cantador pizza for your main course. Wonderful. Best pizza on the island.
(4)RR S.
Very friendly service but terrible food. Veggie pizza toppings were straight from the fridge cold and uncooked and sprinkled on a half cooked pizza dough. Yuck.
(1)John B.
Stopped by this local place in Koloa on Thanksgiving Day. Pizza slices were soggy and over priced. Tasted similar to Dominoes, looks great for groups and they have open air dining room which is a nice touch.
(2)Joe O.
Strolled into this place kinda late and promptly ordered a medium pepperoni pizza and two beers. Thin crust pizza, average sauce but we're in Kauai - not much to complain about. Fast service, good tunes, overall, pretty happy.
(3)Chris M.
I think 3 stars is the maxiumum you can give a pizza joint in Hawaii, and Pizzetta deserves it. We had the Capriota pizza with spinach, garlic, and goat chesse with a touch of cream sauce mixed in with the tomato sauce. The pizza was good, maybe a little undercooked and soggy in the middle, but the crust on the outside was just right. I give 2 stars to the beer selection. My mom is not a beer drinker, but even she couldn't resist the Kona Brewing Company's Longboard Lager. Outstanding immediate flavors with a smooth after taste. If there's anyone in Chicago who knows where you can find this beer, let me know. I will be on the lookout!
(3)nathan w.
Better than the Brick Oven in most ways. Definitely a better crust. Faster and more friendly service. Better local Beer. The only down side was that the sauce was not as interesting here as at the Brick Oven. The pasta dishes had an impressive amount of fresh produce in the sauces, and were generous in size. A traditional pizza joint that gets a bad rap compared with Brick Oven, but I would choose to come to Pizzetta over the Brick Oven most days of the week.
(4)Roy O.
Thanks to my fellow Yelpers, I decided to give this place a try...well, it was also nearby. I liked the folks here, very friendly, and the atmosphere was very comfortable. Pizza was definitely on the agenda, so I went for the standard fare of thin crust Peperoni Supreme with a Hot Spinach & Artichoke Dip appetizer and a pitcher of Stella Artois. The food was enjoyable, it was fresh, and served hot.
(3)julie b.
didn't realize that in Kauai you either eat out at expensive restaurants or you eat inexpensive pretty bad food--there are no restaurants in between. This place is inexpensive-but my advice is you should just buy a frozen pizza at a grocery store and bake it back at your condo. The place is hot, loud and is currently being remodeled which means for some reason that the menu is cut back. We ordered salads and pizza. the salad was limp and drowned in dressing-we complained and they took the salads off our bill but with a total attitude. The pizza like others have said here was no better than the frozen packaged types. Our waiter seemed like he would rather be somewhere else with an attitude on top of it. I'm sure this place would not stay in business if there really was any competition in Kauai at this price point. the gelato they sell is pretty good and costs way less than Lappert's $6 buck a scoop price.
(1)Charles P.
It was a good pizza. Not great but good. No complaints. Very nice people that work there. Good pricing, nothing over the top. I got mine to go. Didn't stay in the place. But they were quick. But it was nice to havea pizza while I was over there
(3)Justyn M.
Good food, great service, at a good price. We went twice for evening meals while on the island 9 days, and they have more than just pizza! Great for kids!
(4)Christine M.
This is a perfect place for dinner after an active day enjoying all of Kauai's outdoor pleasures, especially for families. Their sausage, mushroom and onion pizza was one of the best I've ever had; excellent thin crispy crust and delicious sauce and sausage. Also highly recommended is their gelato for dessert. It's made with all island ingredients and the flavors change daily. It was soooooooo good! We had attentive service from a friendly waitress, and I saw all of their staff treating their customers equally well. Good value, especially with all the other expensive restaurants around. Head over to quaint old Koloa Town and check them out. You won't be sorry.
(4)Kristen B.
We came here looking for a local pizza joint and hoping for a friendly, warm atmosphere. the ambiance was just what we were looking for (great music, chill bar) but the food was mediocre. we got the spinach artichoke dip (luke warm) and a sausage and mushroom pizza, which was little better than a frozen pizza. our server was beyond atrocious - rude from the get go. brought us the wrong food (twice), forgot to put our drink order in, never checked on us, etc. overall - probably would not return here.
(2)Stephanie D.
We were originally looking for a "to-go" meal, but opted to sit down for a bite of pie. It was worth it. My mom and I managed to eat an entire pizza and salad. Guess we were hungry. We ordered the Hawaiian and loved every bite. The house salad was a nice light side. I would visit this place again for lunch anytime I'm on the island.
(5)Jen R.
I guess you can take this review with a grain of salt since I haven't actually eaten here, but the way I was treated will prevent that from happening for sure. Hubby & I were walking around Koloa town and the place smelled fabulous. We don't make it a habit of wearing watches on vacation, so we had no idea what time it was, but it felt like lunchtime. We had one foot in the (open) door and were greeted with a harsh "we're closed". No worries....we can come back....right? So I ask, when do you open? She said (grumpy again) "11:00". I say "I am sorry, but do you happen to know the current time, I don't have my watch on?". She says "just come back later", as she rolls her eyes and walks off. Yeah...probably not. When we got to our car, about 5 minutes later (max)....it was 11:00. edited to add: We did eat at Brick Oven Pizza later that day, and the food and service were both stellar.
(1)E D.
Pizza was good but we're from ny so there's no comparison. Margherita pizza was really just cheese pizza with tomatoes and basil on top. They delivered to the Hyatt so we were grateful just to have something to eat after 7pm.
(3)karen k.
One of our fist stops, get the kalua pig calzone. the BBQ chicken pizza is great too, as is the tropical salad. Some other items are not as good, over all a bit hit or miss but when it's on the mark it's very very good.
(4)Brian L.
We headed over to this place with a bunch of people for dinner. We ordered some pizzas and some beer for 8 people. We ended up ordering 4 pizzas and 3 pitchers of beer and were not impressed. The pizza seems as if it is pre-made or frozen even. It didn't seem freshly made or tossed. The slices are small and not hearty. At least you can get a pitcher of tap beer! The restaurant itself has many tables and a full bar. The service was great though and friendly. I don't suggest this place as a first choice, but if you want pizza, it's one of the only local places that offers it.
(2)Mike J.
Our first afternoon in Kauai, we wanted something relatively simple and local. Pizzetta filled the bill and more! The Kalua pork and cabbage was moist, spiced just right. The appetizer sampler was tasty and filling. The drinks were fine, so we went back a few days later -- for a huge slice of wonderful pepperoni pizza (with side salad) along with grilled ono, perfectly cooked, that was ONO!
(5)Nina P.
This place is awful! Awful service and it costs $40! Return it if I could! Do not go here, we just left and the pizza is still giving us heartburn! The only pizza joint in poipu area, so unfortunate. I wish I could give it minus stars, yuck!
(1)D H.
We were too lazy/tired to go out to the dinner and the food at the Sheraton stinks so we ordered pizza delivery from Pizzetta. Damn- what a fantastic pizza! I think we got the super combo and it had a nice thin-ish crust. Was pleasantly surprised!
(4)Juan E.
I strolled in on a Friday nite after nice day and just wanted something simple and basic so what better thing to get than pizza. The service wasnt bad at all but I take it that it's been slow for tourist lately and the pizza I can say was actually pertty dispite what I have read. The pizza wasn't greasy and the chesse stick were great also but what made the night the best they change the tv to the Dodgers game per my request with no questions!
(4)Adam M.
Really solid New York style pizza. Great for happy hour, get the garlic bread!
(5)Brad T.
Don't really understand all the negative reviews on here, we loved this place. We ordered their BBQ Chicken pizza one evening and it was awesome. Tonight we ate dinner there and tried their Baby Back BBQ Pork Ribs and the Grilled Ono. Both were delicious! Reasonably priced and great portions. Service was VERY fast each time for how crowded this restaurant was. A friend from the mainland suggested this place and he was right! Give this place a try, I doubt you will be disappointed.
(4)rachel p.
we ordered take out from here one night to take a break from pricey kauai meals out. the pizza is nothing special, i found the crust a little undercooked, but i like my crust with a bit of a crunch to it. we had the hawaiian style and there was tons of pineapple on it. the sauce is ok, nothing special. basically it's an easy cheap meal, not great, but not terrible.
(3)Josh B.
We were very excited to come back after having great pizza a year ago. It was not to be. The pizza is 95% cheese and has just a few little pieces of meat, and most of our family is unable to eat cheese so much of the meal was inedible. The atmosphere is nice, but with such crummy pizza i'm afraid we wont be going back. I think they must have started to economize on the toppings.
(2)Ivan D.
Went here with girlfriend and family...included a 6 year old and 1 year old. Perfect spot for young ones as it is loud. It was quite busy when i went there. We were told to get there before 6:30pm to avoid seating issues. Previous reviews bagged on the service. We didn't have any problems. Service was prompt and friendly. Only hiccup was a mistake on the 6 year old's pizza and it took about 20 minutes to get a new one out. Had the chef's salad and the lettuce was fresh and it was a decent size. I had pizza that was quite tasty(half meat lovers and half paradiso(chicken and roasted vegetables)). It was tasty. A little on the pricey side for pizza. The menu had pastas and quite a few other things so non pizza eaters can find something. Not a lot of options on Kauai, we were pleasantly surprised.
(4)Chris C.
This is the second time I've dined here. The service is really poor and the food is nothing special. The pork and cabbage dish is a local favorite and so I decided to give it a try. The portion size was large but the dish lacked flavor. The dinner salad was blah and the dinner roll was no noting more than a small piece of bread. Happy hour is 3-6 and the drink prices are reasonable ($3 drafts). If you decide to eat here, stick with the pizza. $5 off coupon located in the travel guides (101 things to to in Kauai). Brick Oven Pizza was better and is just a few miles away.
(2)John B.
Great service and delicious food! Pizzetta has a very nice blend of flavors both traditional and local that made for a great meal. There were eight of us in the group and we ordered 5 different entrees. Everyone enjoyed theirs. We also had the appetizer sampler which was great. I never would have recognized the mozzarella cheese sticks but their version was very tasty. To top it off the prices where very reasonable.
(5)Jason M.
Great Pizza. Great true caeser salad. Great service. You must try this place. Also check out the coupons in the visitor's guides.
(5)Sarpreet G.
I must say that although I enjoyed the pizza, the service here was pathetic. We had to wait a very long time, and the wait staff was not organized at all, which led to a very negative environment in the entire restaurant. There was a couple waiting for their takeout order, and after waiting patiently for a very very long time, they asked their waiter what was going on. He went to the kitchen (which you can see because of a very large window) and asked one of the ladies there who proceeded to tell him to F* off cuz the food would be ready when its ready...I wasn't sitting that close to the kitchen and I could hear it from my table...not impressed. There was another family sitting by us who had ordered their food and were waiting for a VERY long time and finally, the parents received their entrees, but the son did not - the waiter went to go ask about the food and never came back...finally, after waiting over 20 minutes (while their own food was getting cold), they got up and walked out...it was a bit amusing cuz the woman forgot her umbrella and had to come back in... The pizza we had was really good - the salad was mediocre and a waste of money considering the price. I would recommend calling in your order and picking it up - that was only part of the restaurant that seemed to be working well.
(1)Jonny H.
So we ended up coming here because we were still hungry after visiting Puka dogs. The servers were very friendly and talkative. They made good suggestions and didn't try to sell us anything. We ended up getting the rib appetizer and the salad. The ribs were great! They were very tasty and just enough for an appetizer (you really wouldn't expect them to be so good from a pizza joint. The salad on the other hand was terrible. It looked like one of those ready-made salads from Safeway. What usually can make or break the salad is the dressing and the dressing was nothing special. I wish I could remember the name of the salad. Since we didn't try any dinner items, I wouldn't go on my rating alone, but I'll give it a 3 star rating.
(3)Jessalyn W.
We stayed at the Grand Hyatt, which had great restaurants, but after a couple days of foo foo food sometimes you just need some really good Italiano food! We live in Los Angeles which has TONS of great food, but really... the pizza here was AMAZING. And the staff was even better! Great service. Flat screen TV's if you want to watch a game or they always have some extreme surfing or rock climbing on too. Great beer selection and full bar. Amazing amazing food... we ate there 3 times during a 4 day stay! mmmm... I'm craving it right now....
(5)Ben F.
Yuck. It's dirty. Our daughter is starving for a salad. The air in back smells like Lysol. Don't come here if you enjoy eating. The worst Margarita ever. We're going to Brick Oven to finish lunch.
(1)Janet D.
Ordered take-out from here twice...service was super friendly, especially considering some of the tourists we watched them deal with before we got to the counter. Respectable, not bad-not great, pizza. Caeser salad was really good. For convenience sake, I would go here again without hesitation, but I sure wouldn't go out of my way to get here.
(3)Grace T.
Despite the poor reviews, my bf and I decided to give Pizzetta try because we didn't want to drive too far out of the way for dinner. We were pleasantly happy with our dinner there. We were seated out on the back patio with a view of little kittens frolicking in the backyard garden, which was a little weird but entertaining at the same time. We ordered a chicken pizza and a garden salad. The garden salad was delicious, all the ingredients were really fresh. When the pizza came out it was pretty loaded with toppings and the crust was thin and crispy. Service was attentive but a little slow.
(4)Kristina S.
Tasty pizza - in fact, probably the only good pizza we've had on maui or kauai. overpriced but so is most food on the island, and sometimes you just want a little zza! We had the BBQ chicken pizza.
(3)susan s.
We chose this for take out pizza since it was so close. Pizza was so-so - light on toppings and flavor. Next time I'd drive further to Brick Oven...
(2)Marc R.
Casual pizza place... Pizza was ok, had better but definitely worse before...Kinda what one would expect....
(3)Miki M.
A solid 3 stars- and hands down the best pizza joint on Kauai. It is the best because there is little to no competition, guys. The island has an aching need of culinary variety. We had the thin crust pizza with artichoke and basil. Artichoke from a can; basil was actually parsley... And too much cheese (they advertise this as a "healthier" choice... what?) - please go easy on the cheese, and put more veggies... Still, when you are hungry, this place will do the job! Service was friendly & not too slow.
(3)kahau m.
came here for lunch when my keikis wanted pizza. pizza was good. mozzarella sticks were good as well. smoothies were good. service was impersonal and uninterested. overall a decent experience. would i go back????? not sure.
(3)Leo T.
The pizza was good but not great. The service was sort of funky. Took a while to get a menu, then served quickly, then took forever to get the check. I had to hunt down the server. The happy hour mai tai's are $3 and that's a good deal. The decor is somewhere between beach bar, old warehouse and tiki bar. So its got an interesting character with decent food, worth a try.
(3)Melissa E.
We live in Koloa and do our best to support our local restaurants and businesses. It has been several years since we have been to Pizzetta. We had heard the new manager has really done a good job to clean up the place and improve the food. Sadly, our pizza and spaghetti (ordered to go) was not that great. The sauces on both were bitter and the pizza crust was forgettable. Maybe we will try in six months or so to see if the recipes have improved.
(2)Sherrie K.
Yikes! I've had better frozen pizza. The sauce has no flavor, nor does the crust. We did get the pizza to go, which accounts for the pizza being cold. However, the girl who took our money could have cared less if our pizza was cold. She was so slow...will never go back, We were very disappointed.
(2)Megan M.
We ate here our first night in Kauai, after traveling for 12 hours, and being awake for about 17 (but only getting about 2.5 hours of sleep...so we may as well have been awake for 2 days). Based on reading the reviews, I'm not sure if we liked our food simply b/c we were that exhausted, or if we lucked out. The pizza was good (anything might have been good after sitting on a plane for 12+ hours, with only fruit & cheese platters and pretzels...), a little lacking on the cheese. We just had pizza and beer, so nothing fancy. Service was fine, our server was friendly, and we were in and out in less than an hour. So I might go back again, if we return to Kauai.
(3)Andy F.
My wife and I came here for our "date night" away from the kids. The place was busy but we only waited for about 10 minutes before being seated. However, there was a problem with the order/payment system which slowed down service quite a bit. That's easily forgivable, but the food was rather lame. My wife had the margarita pizza, which was ok, and I had the eggplant parmesan, which was bad. The thick stack of cheesy eggplant medallions looked ok, but they chewed and tasted as if it had been cooked in a microwave. There was no firmness and it just sort of sluffed away. Needless to say, I wasn't as impressed, even for what are fairly low prices on the island.
(2)Lisa Ann P.
All I wanted was one slice for lunch I was a little hungry and just wanted something small I could eat on the go. It was certainly cheap enough, 4.30 for a slice, and a bottle of diet coke. Problem they had no change!!! How could you have no change when you are running a restaurant? The soda was not very cold and the slice of pizza was so greasy, and thin and not very tasty. so unfortunately I wouldn't try this one again. However the bar looked very busy with people drinking laughing and having a good time. So maybe that is the trick if you drink enough by the time your pizza comes you won't remember if it was any good!
(2)Peggy N.
Visited Pizzetta's and the calzones are awesome. I ordered a BBQ chicken calzone to go and the taste was great although it was slightly burnt. Service was fast and friendly so I will definitely be going back.
(5)Crystal H.
Had a quick snack at Pizzetta in Old Town Koloa. Had a slice of cheese pizza (6/10) and a couple of $3 happy hour Mai Tais (9/10). Overall the bill was ~$8 and service was good. If we would have gotten another slice our bill would have been ~$10 and I don't think you can beat that in Kauai. Based on getting a filling meal and cheap but yummy drinks for ~$10 they get 4 stars.
(4)M'ia K.
Blah blah blah. Take it or leave it. Granted, your dining options are limited while in this part of the island, but this should be on the bottom of your list- overpriced and their pastas are really nothing special. Service is pretty horrible and they don't really seem to care.
(2)Michael L.
We ordered the Large BBQ Chicken Pizza for 3 people (12 slices). It was a good pizza but nothing that special. The bbq sauce was made with papaya sauce. I didn't really taste the papaya but I think it was the sweetness of the bbq sauce.
(3)Caroline K.
So far (after 5 days) the best meal we've had in Kauai. The pizza was actually very good - and I consider myself a bit of a pizza snob - thin crust (seemed like it might have been whole wheat/good for you, which is usually a turn-off for me, but this was OK), good sauce, fair size for the price. We also got the garlic cheese bread with marinara sauce appetizer, which was also very good - good enough to warrant bringing the leftover marinara sauce home with us. Had the leftover pizza and garlic bread on the beach for lunch today, and wished there was more. The service was a little gruff, but that seems to be the norm here on Kauai.
(4)Sir B.
The meat lovers pizza was quite good. The sauce was a little sweet, but I liked it. The service and atmosphere were both good. I also had a Passion Fruit and Mango smoothie which was absolutely delicious.
(4)Aimee A.
We got takeout large pizza (1/2 meat lovers for my carnivorous family, 1/2 plain cheese for vegetarian me). It was ready in 20 minutes and was cooked just right. It obviously wasn't the best pizza I've ever had, but I was starving and it hit the spot good enough. Not bad for Kauai, which has the most boring food choices of perhaps any place I've ever been (except for San Saba County, Texas perhaps).
(3)Katy G.
Only order the appetizer and the pizza, the Ono was prepared with the inside uncooked. As a replacement for the uncooked Ono, grilled chicken was prepared. The only problem was the grilled chicken was brought out luke warm. A nominal discount was applied to the check which did not cover the difference between chicken and Ono. The service was horrible as well. In summary go somewhere else.
(1)frank e.
Had a combo pizza, mediocre at best. , I didn't know D'giorno had a restaurant. It was good in pinch, so you get two stars. I only had a pizza so the rest of the food my be good
(2)Dee M.
We just went here for drinks and they couldn't even get that right. Came in at the end of happy hour, about 45 mins to go, Ordered a Mai Tai and Long Island. The drinks were okay, not bad. But they overcharged us instead of giving the happy hour rate. No big deal right? We told the bartender and he said he'd fix it but he's running around doing 10 things. He finally brought a new receipt for the correct charge. We asked him where the cancellation receipt was and he told us he has to manually do the void at the end of the night and assured us he would...DO I need to finish? Today I saw two charges on my account. Of course. They need to hire more help or pay attention to what they are doing.
(1)Heather W.
My last visit, against my better judgment, we had dinner at the Kapaa location. Normally, I wouldn't mix locations, but by the reviews here, perhaps it's okay... but this is about the KAPAA location, not the Koloa location Before I go on: I don't give good reviews to restaurants simply because they serve large portions. Large portions do not make up for food quality or the experience at the restauarant. At Pizzetta in Kapaa the food comes in preponderous proportions; my chicken florentine was HUGE, with a side of penne pasta w/ cheese. It was okay, although the spinach was very obviously of the frozen/chopped variety, and there was an off-putting amount of cheese melted on top (cheese doesn't make the food good, necessarily, it just makes it fatty). Overall, my meal seemed way over-portioned, which for the price, was okay, but it was massive for me. At around $15.00, I was okay with it. My S.O. ordered the egglant parmesan (~$14.00); his portion was generous, and apparently tasty (he ate it all), but he was still hungry enough to dive into my left overs. My brother ordered the 4-cheese penne w/ the addition of chicken (added about 4.00 to the total). His was about $18.00. He ate every bit of it, as well as the salad he ordered (and paid for generously). His S.O. (my SIL) ordered vegetarian penne -- this came with a huge pile of veggies; carrots, broccoli, etc. she was very happy with it -- but, they didn't replace her chicken with veggies, they charged her extra for going veg. I thought this was unfair. Hers was probably around $18.00. My son and my younger brother both had some non-descript pasta, both were happy with them. But both being 21 they had to order a bar drink -- my brother got a horrible concoction that was primarily grand marnier (horrible; awful; yuck). My son ordered a weird drink that primarily used Alize, which no normal human being would drink anyway. They were both underwhelmed, to say the least, and they paid the price: somewhere around $9.00 a drink. They deserved the punishment. I've rarely eaten at tourist restaurants while visiting Kauai , and this is one I'd maybe visit again with visitors who lust for non-local eats. The primary reason I personally don't wan to go back would be that both myself and my SIL had a really stressful evening, to say the least, and I'm just thankful we had enough toilet paper and some forgiving housemates or it could have been ugly. Overall, this restaurant gives generous portions, very fatty, and charges standard rates for rather icky house drinks. I wouldn't tell people not to dine here, but it was really not that good. The service was okay, haphazard and uneven, but our waitress was at least cheerful when she did show up at our table.
(3)Heidi D.
We LOVED this little place! The location is awesome, and the pizza was DELICIOUS! I've had many pizzas, but I wish I could eat this one all day! It was made fresh and we had huge slices! The salads and service were excellent too!
(4)Jack G.
Service was horrible, took forever to get seated when almost no one was in there. It doesn't help that only 2 servers were working there! By the time we got the Hawaiian pizza we ordered it wasn't the best. The pineapple was on in giant chunks and the ham looked like it was pre-chewed and slopped on. Service wasn't very friendly either, when the pizza came the waiter set it on the table said "ok" and then took off. This is not a place I would recommend.
(2)Marck S.
I recently decided to try their pizza again and I have to say I really enjoyed the pizza. The best pizza on the south-side of the island without any doubt for me. The pizza has a nice sauce, ample cheese, and they are generous with their toppings. The pizza arrives nice and hot, the crust is chewy and cooked well. I think they are underrated for their pizza. I have eaten other dishes as well and have enjoyed each meal. They are located in Koloa town and I think they are the best dinner option around the area.
(4)Nope N.
Extremely good food, at a price. Although their name says pizza, they actually have other good Italian and non-Italian food. Some meals are a little bland, especially the pork, according to my friend. If you stick to pizza it is not too expensive, but when you vary into other dishes the price skyrockets. I would, and have, gone back here again.
(4)Jay C.
Ok, so apparently they have the monopoly on pizza in Kauai, but that doesn't mean they have to abuse it! Their thin crust pizza was among the worst i've ever had. The dough was limp and flavorless, the tomato sauce tasted like week-old ragu, and it cost a whopping $25 for the honor of eating a large version of it all. On a whim (actually, because Roy's was already closed) I ordered the chocolate souffle. I figured if they were charging $9 for it, it has to be somewhat good. Stupid tourist. The first spoon, admittedly, was heavenly, but that's usually the case with your first spoon of pure melted butter, and that's the only thing I could compare it to. A cup of melted chocolate and butter with a small scoop of vanilla drowning inside, topped off with whipped cream. I felt a traffic jam in my arteries for the rest of the night.
(2)Beth Q.
This was easily the best dining experience we had on Kauai! They were the only place that served good food at a good price and with excellent service. The mozzarella sticks were delicious (not gross breaded and deep fried, almost like a dough around them), the kids Mac n cheese was good, but pretty heavy. The pizza was great. It's not really a thin crust, but that's what it comes closest to. We got sausage and onion and it was great. The gelato and molten chocolate lava cake was delicious!! I know we are tourists, I know the pace is slower, but honestly, when you sit down to eat at a restaurant, you want to do just that - eat. Not wait for 30 minutes for guacamole (I'm talking to you Tortilla Republic!!). If this small, slammed joint can serve up pizza, calzones, pasta, drinks and desert like nothing, every other restaurant should be able to do it. Our server was great, the whole vibe is awesome. We spent so much money on mediocre food and terrible service, I wish we would've eaten here a couple more times instead.
(5)Melanie I.
We had very friendly service at the Koloa location, and some excellent pasta. They also have a happy hour where they serve pizza by the slice and cheap drinks. With everything being so expensive on the Islands, happy hour is a good idea.
(4)Doug S.
This place by far has the lousiest pizza that I have ever eaten. I understand the high costs of doing business in Hawaii, but there is a point that you cross the line in cutting costs. The crust was obviously the pressed institutional type crust that has to be the cheapest on the market. The sauce was minimal, and the cheese was almost non existent. This place makes Little Ceasars or Dominos look like a gourmet pizza. Don't patronize this place and maybe they will get the message, or maybe they will go out of business so that they can be replaced with a place that serves real pizza, not cardboard
(1)Steve H.
After all the poor reviews I'd seen about this place I decided to eat here anyway, just because we were all too lazy to go anywhere farther away. We got take out pizza, and it was a bit overpriced but typical for a resort setting. The pizza was mediocre, but didn't completely suck, and we managed to eat it all. It's nothing to be afraid of, but nothing special either.
(2)Rae M.
Good pizza, decent delivery time (35 minutes). Not great, but when you don't feel like going out for dinner for the fourth night in a row or ordering room service, your options are severely limited if you're staying in the Poipu area. This place seemed like the only restaurant with food delivery in a 10-mile radius. Thankfully, the meal was satisfying.
(3)Full Service Electric A.
Had an order for delivery for 4 of us. Ordered a ham & kalua pork pizza & received ham, mushrooms & onions. Not sure if the rest of the order was correct or not but I could only choke down a couple bites. Crust is nasty too! Eating at Da Crack tomorrow, proven quality there!
(1)M S.
Service is poor & pizza is acceptable. I Specifically asked before ordering that we were on a schedule (we had a tour 5 mins. away) and if pizza could be done in 20 mins.if not we would just try again for dinner. Well, It took twice as long!!! we had to woof down our pizza and never received a drink refill. I would not go here again. The waitress was apologetic and gave us a few $ off but it didn't matter because we were so frustrated by the long wait and fear of missing our tour.
(2)Katie F.
This was our other pizza stop on Kauai and I much preferred the pizza here compared to Brick Oven Pizza. The prices are about the same but I like their thin crust here. I wish we had known this, but we later found a coupon for this place in some of the tourist books that you find everywhere for one free medium pizza with a large purchase.
(4)Kate R.
The service is awful. Our waiter was scattered and not attentive at all. Pizza was just ok. Don't waste your time.
(2)Christian H.
You won't find many choices to go out to dinner on the sleepy Island of Kauai. This area rolls up the streets by about 830pm even on a Thursday night. Pizzetta is a good, easy choice for dinner & friendly service; the pizzas are almost too big for just one person to have individually...so be ready to share and have leftovers. Lorissa, the manager, is especially nice and went to the trouble to locate Salt Pond ice cream for one of my local friends that can't seem to get enough of it. That's service with a smile - very nice!
(4)Emily F.
Really enjoyed the food and atmosphere in the restaurant. The location is really pretty, being in the old town. We shared a pizza and salad which was fresh and tasty with decent ingredients.
(4)Imani S.
Didn't meet expectations but did enjoy the mozzarella sticks which was much more like quesadillas .
(2)Alan C.
Came for happy hour -- $3 Mai Tais, $3 draft beer (Rooster Brew was awesome) and half price appetizers. Mai Tais were excellent and not some watered down happy hour swill. Bruschetta was some of the tastiest we've had anywhere; fresh tomatoes were super flavorful. We loved that so much that we ordered the Caprese. Basil was fresh and all delicious. Waiter was friendly and attentive. We liked it immensely and would happily come back during daily 3:00-5:00 happy hour.
(5)Blake B.
Almost a Saturday night live skit. The place was half empty with many of four tops open. We had a party of seven. The hostess said a 20 min wait. I reply can't you jut put 2 four tops together? After a blank stare and an awkward silence she goes and asks somebody inside. She returns with a 15 min wait. Good luck if you choose to go there. I hear the food is OK.
(1)Randy R.
Awesome place. Best thing was the 5 star service. Ask for Lisa! Had the Caesar with shrimp, a pizza and the kids got pasta. Might be back before returning the the mainland.
(5)Ajay P.
Definitely one of the best Italian restaurants on Kauai. Lots of options for vegetarians including eggplant parm, pesto pasta, and El Greco pizza (sundried tomatoes and artichokes) - yum! We cleaned off each plate!!!
(5)Celeste T.
Service was amazing. We were originally sitting back in the very back, where there was a nice garden feel, but my daughter got too cold so they quickly moved us forward to the front/inside of the restaurant so she could warm up. We ate pasta dishes - I had the cheese ravioli, my husband the spaghetti bolognese - while our daughter had pizza. Service was excellent, and while we came in the height of the dinner rush, food was well paced even if a bit slow. The waiter kept us updated on our food's status as much as was reasonable, and we seemed to be of the same pace as the tables that were sat at about the same time. We have also had take out pizza since then, which was quite tasty. Their pizza crust is amazing. We've also gone back for gelato take out, which was a very nice end to a day full of hiking and adventuring! Definitely fans.
(4)Joe H.
The calzones here are incredible! My family and I have been coming to the island for 15 years and each time, we spend about 2 weeks. We usually just stop by here to buy a slice of pizza as we stroll down Kaloa road. It wasn't until a few days ago that we actually went and sat and had dinner here. We all said to each other, "what took us so long? I personally had one of the calzones but my mom had the pasta with marinara sauce and her hubby and my girlfriend split a pizza. All of it was delicious and hot! Great local vibe, not too touristy, and the open air style makes for a perfect temperature when those trades come in!
(4)Emily R.
I'd picked up a few brochures from the travel booth at Poipu Shopping Center (also our source for Starbucks, another favorite), and chosen one for Pizzetta - knowing full well we'd need a casual night of pizza at our resort sometime. After looking at their menu, I was super impressed by their creative pizzas! We decided to order in and it was super easy to call up, order and have them deliver to the resort (we were at the Sheraton). Although it was a hard choice, the man and I decided to share a Mina Mo (olives, mushrooms & goat cheese) and a Paradiso (grilled chicken, pesto, fire roasted vegetable medley and feta cheese). Combined with one of the bottles of wine we'd picked up at Kukuiula Market on our way off the plane, this pizza after a hard day's hike was devine. We watched the sun go down by the beach and chowed down!
(4)Nick Y.
Excellent food! My wife and 6 year old twin boys were famished when we arrived and were very nicely surprised. We were seated on the back porch, which was nice and the atmosphere was great. Very relaxed but also professional. My wife and I split an Italian chopped salad and the Roma pizza (homemade Italian sausage and artichoke) while our son's had the penne with butter and cheese and cheese pizza, both from the keiko menu. Everyone loved their food! Excellent meal all around. Would definitely recommend this restaurant for families similar to ours.
(4).Hon H.
It was our first afternoon here and we were starving after the long plane ride, but didn't want anything big. We were wandering around Koloa town, and figured we'd stop in for a slice and a beer. Well, the slices were BIG. Like a quarter of a pie. Yeah, I ate the whole thing along with a Long board ale. I had the vegetarian slice that was completely covered with olives, tomatoes, peppers, onions, garlic, etc. My hon of hons husband got the pepperoni, which was similarly covered with slices of pepperoni. I am a bit of a crust fanatic, and their crust was cooked to perfection and nicely chewy. Delicious pizza, really kind and friendly service.
(4)Alana K.
We ordered our pizzas to go, and I waited in our getaway vehicle, so I can't speak for the ambiance or the customer service. But the thin crust pies were good. We had one amazingly delicious and insanely garlicky Caterina (roasted garlic, spinach, goat cheese, red cream sauce), and one somewhat lopsided and lackluster plain cheese. Is $17 far too much for a cheese pizza? Absolutely. But it's a decent price for their more adventurous pies. And I don' t know that you'll do much better in Kauai.
(3)Ed L.
My Yelp iPhone app was acting up, so I could not check in to this place Saturday night, 09/03. A group of friends and I hit up this place for good food, good times, and plenty of beer. Fortunately for me, I didn't drink too much, since I had to drive a little bit thereafter and it was night time.Having pizza to carb load helped with the budget and it was better to pay a local restaurant, than a resort. The waiter suggested that we group up with 3 people each for check purposes, so that worked out good. We had a 15 person group, and that a 18% gratuity was added on when we got the tab. I was shocked, but ugh, oh well. We ordered the vegetarian pizza and the shrimp putanesca (sp?) pizza - both 16". And had 2 beers each. The shrimp one was interesting and enjoyed every bit of it. The vegetarian one tasted more like Pizza Hut, but it was good regardless. Recommended when you're on a budget in Kauai. Parking is limited, so do arrive early before the crowd shows up. Support local! B+
(4)john h.
Came here for happy hour around 4:00 p.m. one afternoon. Pros: $1.75 bud, and $3 fire rock Cons: Slow service Slices of pizza for $2. It took forever to get a slice of pizza, when it arrived it was cold. It looked like the type of pizza you would get at a roller rink or miniature golf course. .
(2)Cynthia G.
I was looking for a good pizza place while in town and this place hit the spot. We did a half and half pizza and it worked out for me and my husband. They were definitely accommodating to our needs. Pizza and Beer hit the spot in Kauai.
(5)Sara B.
I am rating this place on the total package. The food is decent nothing amazing but a good slice all in all. Ask the servers for their suggestions and go with it! The Gelato is YUM. Really what made this experience great was everything. The server was super laid back and funny..Very calm throughout the whole thing. The music in the background was soothing and old school jazz mixed with newer mixes. The little outdoor porch that backs up to their little garden is super cute. I felt like I was in a little bistro in Europe, although I was at a pizza joint in Hawaii. The company I was with made the whole package OUTSTANDING
(5)Critical Y.
We went to Pizzetta based on the Yelp score. It was, however, pretty bad. Got 2 speg with meatballs for the kids--they liked it and the sauce wasn't bad. The pizza we got, however, was really bad--crust was overcooked (hard) & the cheese & toppings tasted like a frozen pizza. Salad was reasonable (caesar)--we will not be going back and cannot give a good review of this restaurant.
(2)Summer S.
Good pepperoni pizza about $4 a slice. The meat lasagna was also very tasty.
(4)Lissete D.
When in Hawai'i we try to economize as much as possible. One way we manage doing that is by having dinners at home (condo) or by taking advantage of Happy Hour specials. Pizzetta has a very well priced Happy Hour menu. My husband & I had the stuffed mushrooms (very good), baby back ribs appetizer (very good), Mozzarella Cheese (good) and a slice of pizza (good). He had a beer and I had a mai tai. Grand total was $21 plus tip!
(4)Chris B.
Very good pizza. Excellent service. Good prices. Great find. We like the feel of the restaurant layout. Highly recommend. We will be back
(4)R L.
Best meal we have had so far in Kauai! Reasonable prices, very friendly servers and fantastic pizza. I would have this every week if we lived here! We ordered pizza, mozzarella sticks and two salads, all delish! Especially good when you're sick of high priced resort area food.
(5)Cindy F.
I am a pizza fan! So, I am pretty picky about my pizza. We needed a place to carbo load before the Kauai Marathon and came across the reviews for Pizzetta. My husband and brother ordered pasta and I ordered the bbq chicken pizza. It may have been one of the best I have had. It was so good! The prices were reasonable and the portions were large. The skimpy amount of leftover pizza we shared the next day made me wish I had gotten an extra one!
(5)Amanda M.
Reasonably priced good portions of good food in an expensive area. Recommend the pizzas and appetizers. The staff was incredibly friendly with good wine recommendations!
(5)April M.
Great value. Pizza was very good. Drinks were stiff and a good value. Will leave too full but it is good comfort food.
(4)Court B.
The pizza has always been great, and always fresh and hot. Was not very impressed with service tonight. Came after a long busy day at work excited for some pizza and was turned away five minutes before closing. I get it, you want to go home. But at least serve people until your posted closing sign on door.
(3)Rami D.
The food has always been pretty great, but the new owner has added a lot of class. The owner has changed the music to old-school days and you almost feel transported to a more sweeter moment in time. The food is wonderful- I always go with pepperoni pizza and my mother-in-lawl ordered her own creation a "white pizza." My husband joked and said they were probably thinking you meant a pizza for just "white people," because they had never heard of it before here. I guess a "white pizza" is like a Margarita pizza with no red sauce. My mother-in-law loved it! Don't forget to get the coupon in the tourist magazines outside in the main walk way. There is usually one for $5.00 as long as you spend $30. Great drink as well.
(5)Suzie G.
Mangia!!! While on vacation and if you are staying in the area, I highly recommend this restaurant. Living in California I've had my fair share of great italian restaurant food. This little gem of a find gets two huge thumbs up. I will make it a point (even if I'm not staying in the area) to go back and enjoy the food.
(5)Cristina G.
Awesome pizza. Great atmosphere. Salad was a little lackluster for $13 but everything on the islands is expensive. So happy with the service and quality food. Thank you!
(4)John K.
My wife and our two teenagers and I were very satisfied with the four different pastas, foccacia bread, salads and service. Casual, relaxed atmosphere and family friendly. The food came very quickly, which surprised us. Highly recommended!
(4)Gordon W.
We really enjoyed this place. Food was good, atmosphere was great and the service was excellent. Great place to take the family.
(4)Kate D.
For pizza in Hawaii, it might not be too bad, but I'm a bit of a pizza snob and Pizzetta just didn't do it for me. We had Kalua pork on the pizza, and I have to say, the pork was excellent, but that was where the excellence stopped. The crust was soggy and bland, the sauce didn't taste freshy and had a tinny flavor, and the cheese was lacking in quantity. Wouldn't go back the next time I'm in Koloa.
(2)Sarah M.
I am just realizing that we had WAY more Italian food on this trip than I thought... This was one of my favorite meals. Cute town with fun shops. This place seemed like a friendly neighborhood joint. The server was exceptionally friendly and the food was some of the best we had. We decided to order a few different appetizers and the server suggested that we order them separately rather than on a sampler plate because it was happy hour and they were a better deal this way. Liked this guy already. The parmesan crusted baked zucchini, mozzarella sticks, and stuffed mushrooms were AWESOME. I liked how they were baked instead of fried. They didn't taste greasy and felt like they were part of a home-cooked meal. Everyone split the pizza which wasn't as good as in Hanalei but they all liked it. I had the Chicken Milanese with a side of pasta instead of mashed potatoes and it was really good. I love that they baked the chicken again...after so much greasy food on this trip, it was nice to have a baked option. I probably reversed the healthy part since it was in a light cream sauce. Still good though. Great little place - be sure to stop by if you're in the area!
(5)Deke C.
Had pasta last visit, pizza this year. Both were good, but staff could step it up a notch. I would go back, it's good.
(4)Niyati S.
Awesome food. We carried out both times because our kids were not cooperating.. But the ambiance looked great. The food was awesome. We tried their pizzas, garlic bread, mozarella sticks and three different pastas. SImply awesome :)
(5)Shayna L.
We had an excellent dinner. The Chop-Chop salad is worth going back for all by itself! I had the salad w/the BAKED Mozzarella Sticks (which were free w/the Yelp app) A perfect combo. My husband had the Shrimp Fettuccine & it was lightly sauced, not overly creamy or too rich. Lisa was our server & we have followed her from Joe's on the Green (her day job) to Pizzetta - she is that good!
(5)Matt L.
Hit the spot for a quick pizza fix on the last night in Kauai. I had the chicken Milanese with garlic mashed potatoes, and the folks had the combo pizza. My food was good, not too heavy and had just the right amount of flavor. 12" Pizza was tasty, not greasy and a good amount of food for two. Drink prices were reasonable and the food was priced about right for the area (that is to say kinda pricey but compared to the surrounding area, OK.) Service was good, food sent fast. Word of caution. I'm not a foody. I like the Olive Garden. Take from that what you will. And visit this place if you want a good meal at a good price on the south shore.
(4)Eric C.
As pizza goes it's just OK. But after eating lots of seafood, tropical fruit, and other island foods you might be just craving a slice or two. This place will fill that need. Guess they deliver too.
(3)Richard S.
Metz a metz. Water in spaghetti, Bolognese sauce tastless, less than good service. Luke warm 2 stars. Will not return
(2)Diana S.
BEST PIZZA EVER!!! I have never tasted better pizza, we went their twice on our honeymoon. It was sooooo good!
(5)Josh L.
Wanted to get pizza and not go too far. Nice that old town Koloa was 10 mins from our hotel. Food wasn't mind blowing, but made fresh and tasty. We ordered a large pizza and crab dip appetizer and our son had a mini hawaiian pizza. Service was great. I'd go back and try other items like the ribs or pasta next time. Great place for a casual meal and to catch a game.
(3)Lisa C.
Four of us had dinner tonight here. What a great place! We were greeted by Larissa, the manager...she obviously loves her job and it shows. She brought me a taste of the BBQ sauce (to die for). Our server, Anthony, was personable and patient with us and Kylie, our bus person, really made us feel at home! Not only that, the food was delicious. If this restaurant is smart, they will do whatever it takes to keep these three workers.
(5)Steve R.
Not bad but not great Pizza. Nice little place, though. Service was good too.
(3)Michael B.
I eat whole pizzas. It's this thing I do. But on our Hawai'i vacation, non-chain pizza was hard to come by. But while driving around, we ran into a small strip. Gift shops, an ice cream store and Pizzetta. We walked inside, seated ourselves and placed or order. The interior is small, clean and open to the outside, which lets a nice breeze in. Our waitress took our order, and we didn't see much of her until it was time for the check, which gave us time to enjoy the meal and weather. I ordered a pepperoni pizza, to comply with the first line in my review. We also ordered side salads, a Hawaiian pizza (natch), and lasagna. Everything tasted pretty good, but nothing extraordinary. Prices were higher than mainland pizzas, but we were on vacation, so it was fine. It was nice to find an Italian place by the friends we were visiting, and we'll return on our next visit.
(4)Amber B.
Well, I would have gave this a four star review if our waiter would have ever come back after dropping off our order. The food is good but I've had better. However, the Mai Tai was amazing!!
(3)Darryl S.
When we first arrived we were told the way would be about a half an hour it all only took about 10 minutes. We sat at the bar the bartender was very friendly they even let us roll our bill over to our table very classy. The pizza was amazing the chicken Parmesan was great the cheese bread appetizer was gone in two seconds flat the pasta we ordered was great and the salads we ordered were great. I would highly recommend coming here when you're on the island. The beer was really really cold which as you know on A hot Hawaiian night is really great!
(5)Nish B.
So - I thought this would be a great pizza place. Service: the people were nice and friendly. However, we ordered parmesan crusted baked zucchini to start out with, and our pizza ended up coming out before those came out. The manager apologized and said the zucchini was on them (so we appreciated that) but it wasn't worth it. And the pizza: we said light cheese. Emphasized it even. What comes out? Heavily loaded cheesy pizza that when you try to take it off, it all comes off on one go as it's own pizza slice. But their customer service is great. They are ALWAYS smiling and happy - so for that, I would rec trying this place out and seeing how a different food item fares.
(2)Krista R.
So we have started to make this place a tradition to eat at when on vacation. Great food, reasonable prices. I couldn't give the 5 stars due to our waitress was not great at all. We told her we were short on a table setting as well as another was dirty and had dried up food on them. So she only brought one and we had to go get another set on our own as she did not replace the dirty set. She gave the wrong orders to people at the table too. I dunno maybe she needs to stay out of the sun. I didn't get her name, however, she was extremely tan as well as overly thin. Sorry, she needs to step up her game and listen better. I will come back just hope we don't get the same waitress.
(4)Gayle L.
Delicious eggplant parm as well as thin crust pizza and chop chop salad! Good wine list and full bar with TVs. Loved our waiter John! A must when visiting the south shore of Kauai!!!
(5)Lin D.
When you get on Yelp, there's a coupon for FREE grilled mozzarella sticks, which were wonderful. I had the Ono over veggies and it was AWESOME: firm and mild tasting. My husband had the BBQ pig with sautéed cabbage and loved that as well. We will definitely return
(5)S. D.
The food options on Kauai lean heavily toward fast and casual dining. So my expectations weren't that high but the food here was one of the better meals we had. Stopped by for lunch on a Monday so it was not crowded. The winner was the pesto penne. Creamy and delicious but not overwhelming sauce. It was preceded by a slightly overdressed but delicious salad with housemade Italian dressing. The kahlua pork sandwich was good but not outstanding. The pizzas were delicious - thin crust with generous amount of ingredients. A child at our table had gourmet mac and cheese and the adults kept taking "bites" of it because it was so good. The portions are not huge but enough. If you want a nicer meal, I would recommend Pizzetta and would eat there again. The interior was well done - all dark wood with high ceilings with ceiling fans, the Hawaiian plantation look. Open restaurant front through back to take advantage of the breeze.
(4)Cinthia R.
Here I am on a mini vacation enjoying some Happy hour. My partner and I decided to order some more drinks..not only did they use the same cups. How did we know? They left the little umbrellas they use for decorations in the cup. Overall, the food is great and our waiter was awesome!!! I was a bit I'm shock and disappointed. However, the alcohol kicked in and forgot everything.
(3)Becky Y.
Was excited to try the food here, We wanted to have a night in during our vacation and get a pizza to go. Unfortunately their online ordering system does not seem to work, so I tried calling to place my order and had no luck. I called 3 times and nobody picked up. Despite wanting to try out the well reviewed food I gave up on this place after wasting 20 mins trying to place an order with no success. My advice, if you're trying to order a quick meal to go don't waste your time with this place!
(1)shashi k.
Love this place! Just make sure to go EARLY or do take out. Line is down the block at 7:00
(4)Benjamin L.
I don't care where I am on this planet, I am going to be drawn to pizza. Kauai is certainly no exception! We happened to just be wandering around Old Town Koloa and were trapped by the strong smell of the pizza oven several doors down. We got a great table right near the front, along a big window, with a perfect view of the nearby hills as the sun set. Longboard lager has grown on me lately and I started off with that. We ordered a big 16" Hawaiian BBQ to share and this was PLENTY for 2 people and I was starving when I started. The pizza crust was a nice medium thickness but the center was a tad soft. I usually only like soft crust on an extra-thin Sicilian pizza. But the toppings were great and I loved the sweetness of the sauce. It was still an overall a good pizza. We ended up with a few slices left over. Our server was sweet and quiet but one of the managers stopped by several times to chat and she was really engaging. A local seated next to us recommended the Salt Pond gelato but unfortunately, they were out that night. Overall, we had a great little meal at Pizzetta. We chatted up with our table neighbor and the restaurant was as charming as Old Koloa Town. I certainly recommend stopping by when you're in the South Shore.
(4)Lark K.
We really enjoyed our pizza and drinks at Pizetta's, while we were in Kauai. We were looking for a fun casual spot to have a great pizza and some drinks, and we found it. We ate there twice during our 1 week stay in Kauai. Parking was easy, and the atmosphere is very casual and relaxed. Both times we dined, we sat in the Bar area. We got their around 5:00 both times and had no wait, and our pick of a table. We did notice that it gets busy around 6:00 so get there early. I had the Blood Orange cocktail was was delicious, and we had pizza with lots of extras, and it was fantastic. This is a great casual spot to dine with a full liquor bar which is convenient for those of us who aren't beer or wine enthusiasts...
(5)Brian J.
Ordered a large BBQ Chicken and Hawaiian. Yummy pizza at a decent price. Informal setting and pleasant service staff makes it a great place to get your pizza fix. Try it, you'll like it.
(4)PJ C.
Stopped on the way back to Poipu after long day on the North Shore. The staff here is super friendly and welcoming. The Hawaiian pizza (of course!) was good with the freshest biggest pieces of pineapple - though it did overwhelm the ham. The side salad was crisp and the mozzarella sticks were more like cheese stuffed bread which were better than the typical deep fried versions. Overall a very nice pizza joint.
(4)Steve L.
My son and I walked past this joint one afternoon, and the smell from the pizza ovens was amazing! We brought the family for dinner while staying in Poipu and were thrilled to see a full bar. The restaurant is open air with ceiling fans and was pretty warm inside when we showed up for a 7pm table. With that said, be sure to take advantage of the Yelp "check in" promo for the mozzarella sticks, they were delish. We ordered a gluten free pizza with pepperoni and pineapple along with a "roma" pizza that had sausage and artichoke hearts. We started with the chopped salad. All I can say is that we were impressed by how great everything tasted! I read another review complaining about excessive cheese, but I respectfully submit that it was perfect! Check it out!
(4)Jay D.
We ordered from the outdoor window a pepperoni slice n a ham n pineapple slice. Both were good Staff was friendly. We sat down in the restaurant to munch and a friendly waiter brought us ice water w/o asking. We'll def hv to go bk n try other items.
(4)Lauren A.
Way overpriced. Ordered from the takeout window. Requested to add chicken to a full pie (12"), of course expected the up charge for the added protein, and when we got to our destination there were just a few pieces of chopped chicken scarcely scattered. It was pathetic. (See the picture for yourself!) We should have been tipped off by the "huge slice" featured on the lunch special menu for $8.00, which I kid you not, was the size of a normal slice of pizza. FAIL.
(2)Jamie I.
The pizza is really good. We ordered the meat lovers and two big waves. We also dined here a couple days ago and my husband got the spaghetti and meatballs. He thought it was good and the portion was good too. They also have gelato for dessert if you have room!
(4)Abigail M.
I am shocked to see that this restaurant has 3.5 stars! My husband and I have been enjoying the island for 6 days and have had a lot of the local cuisine but this place was the best by far! We actually want to bring the restaurant, the amazing food and service with us back home. This has been the best Italian restaurant that we have eaten ever! We started off with the mozzarella sticks which are the bomb! I highly recommend them! For entrées we had the chicken Parmesan and the fettuccine Alfredo. Both entrées were above and beyond what we had expected! The prices are set at a great price point and the wine selection was great! We are sad that we cannot have this restaurant at home but when we visit the island again we will be definitely be making many stops to this wonderful restaurant!
(5)Nick T.
I think 3.5 is the right number. 4 stars for ambiance and feel, 4 stars for service, 3.5 for food. Way too much cheese on pizza, it overwhelmed the otherwise great flavors. Had a half BBQ chicken and half Kalua pig with pineapple. Really liked the flavors, but the cheese wore us down eventually. Yelp had a nice check-in appetizer (free mozzarella sticks) but they too were overly cheesy. I love cheese as much as the next guy, but there is a concept of balance when selecting the amount. Anyway, I would eat here again, but would order everything half-cheese. That would make it a solid 4-star place.
(3)Kathy F.
A very solid pizza place. Of course, everything is more expensive on the islands than on the mainland, so some of the prices seem a little high for the product. I don't think it's any more than the standard island up charge, so I don't fault them for it. Also, it's pizza. Everyone does pizza and it's easy to do pizza well. There aren't any very unique or creative things on the menu, which also isn't a bad thing, but you're not getting bonus stars for it. Husband and I needed food after arriving late from our flight. We timed it just right; we ate and were out the door right around closing time. So things were relaxed and quiet. Stuffed mushrooms were good but nothing special. Mushrooms were smaller than I expected. We split that and the Kalua Pig Pizza. Yum yum Kalua Pig. Super tasty and good balance of meat and cheese and sauce. Our waitress stopped by frequently and the bus boy was ever ready with the water pitcher, but it was very quiet.
(3)Josh T.
Pizza was amazing, best thing is $5 Mi tai and beer was cheap. Entire place wasn't really expensive and fast seating. Would have gave 5 stars but the waiter only came over 2 or 3 times. Had to order from water boys. Otherwise good
(4)Jaque M.
This is a place worth visiting. The father of Superman waited on us and was a great help in picking our items from the menu. I has the pork sandwhich which was very good. Served super hot and you need to eat with a knife and fork.
(4)Ashley C.
Smells great, tastes better! Stopped in Koloa to go to the grocery store to pick up a couple items on our way back to our hotel and decided to walk down the street to maybe grab a bite to eat. We passed Pizzetta and immediately smelled the deliciousness coming out of the restaurant. Decided to eat there and so glad we did. They first said it was going to be a 20 minute wait, but only waited 10. Great ambience & friendly service. Checked in with Yelp & got a complimentary mozzarella stick appetizer. Best mozzarella sticks I've ever had! I'd compare it to a perfectly seasoned grilled cheese sandwich and squish it all the way down. Oozing with cheese! Yummy! Then we had the 16" super combo pizza. Fed 4 of us perfectly with 2 slices leftover. So good! I think it's better than my favorite pizza place back home in San Diego! That good! Highly recommend! Didn't get a picture of the sticks because we ate it too fast!
(5)Christopher S.
Good food, very fresh, and good value for a touristy type of area. Good lunch specials, as well as sandwiches and whole Pizzas made to order. Went for lunch, and had the lunch special for eight dollars. It includes a large slice of pizza and salad. Drinks were extra, but they had a full bar and soda and iced tea. Clean, local spot. With the money!
(4)Loretta S.
While visiting relatives in Kauai, they suggested we drop into the Pizzatta in Old Town Koloa for dinner. Great service. Friendly neighborhood atmosphere and one of the BEST GLUTEN FREE PIZZA I've have ever ate. The crust was thin and crisp and very tasty. Totally recommend without any hesitations to those of you who need gluten free. (My gluten eating family enjoyed their meals, however, after tasting my GF pizza they plan on ordering it next time they come in.)
(5)Mish G.
Pizza was very good. Unexpected to say the least. Coming from the Northeast we have a certain pizza bias. The server, Anthony was very attentive and accommodating in assisting our every need. The food was prepared promptly and just as we had requested. We had the Bruschetta and the Caterina pizza off the menu. Definitely recommend Pizzetta.
(4)Therese P.
This place is fantastic. Beautiful setting, delicious food, wonderful music, and a welcoming and attentive staff. Can't recommend highly enough!
(5)Charles S.
We were staying at a local resort. One thing led to another. One drink led to another... and another. And we forgot to eat dinner! We scrambled down to the bar/restaurant at the resort and, of course, it was closed! We asked the front desk about ordering pizza and they recommended Pizzetta. Good call! We got some cheesy breadstick things, along with a giant pizza. Half of the pizza was loaded with toppings/meat and the other was some veggie thing that the wives requested. Both halves, and the bread, were phenomenal! Yumm! The cheese and toppings were fresh, high-quality, and plentiful. There was a Yelp deal, which saved us a few bucks. The pizza arrived promptly, in accordance with the promise made on the phone. I don't have any problems with this place. The leftovers provided a wonderful hangover-helping breakfast too!
(4)Amy P.
While walking through Koloa earlier in the day (two evenings ago) and smelling their pizza, we decided we'd head back for dinner. Made a reservation (which was a good idea as the wait was 45 mins when we arrived), and were seated quickly. This was the only quick part of our experience. From here on out, it was a hot mess. Took awhile to get any attention from our server, and not blaming her at this point as it was busy. Our beverage order was placed and then we ordered our meal. Let's see - 1) the salad arrived before the appetizer, 2) TWO of the three entrees arrived prior to our son's pizza and the appetizer, 3) pizza kitchen was backed up, we were told and by that point our son was almost too tired to eat; 4) then the appetizer arrived (WTH?) Our server acknowledged the mix up - and said had she known the pizza was that far behind, she would not have brought our entrees. Leaving a child high and dry for dinner for another 20 minutes, especially when they are on another time zone physically...that's a huge problem. They comped us the appetizer and the child meal (big whoop) when in fact they should have comped much more than that for the mix-up. Go dine at a restaurant that has their act together...Pizzetta is clearly struggling!
(2)Ralph C.
Picked up a pizza and mozzarella sticks. The mozzarella sticks were very good and the pizza was definitely above average.
(5)Christy B.
Great pizza! Freshly made mozzarella sticks! Perfect island ambiance mixed with some Italian flare! As a group of 5 we got a 16" Super combo pizza. It was perfect for us to all have a couple slices and take a couple to a friend getting a tattoo. It was delicious and the manager checked in on us multiple times before wrapping up our leftovers to go! There is a good lunch menu too for those with a smaller group.
(4)Mark L.
One of our favorite spots when we come to Kauai every few years, since it's a 5 minute drive from the timeshare we stay at. Usually end up here 2-3 times each visit. The food is that good, especially the bruschetta. Relaxed atmosphere in a cute little beachy village. Staff is always relaxed and friendly, if a little bit inattentive at times. The only negative (and I think this applies to most places in Kauai), is there is no AC running at all. It's all open-air, and most of the time we go in Summer when it is HOT and HUMID both inside and outside. It's a little uncomfortable at times, at least for me. Some people don't seem bothered by hot, humid air while dining on hot food, but I am.
(4)Franklin A.
I really wanted this place to be better. We were in Koloa getting set for the Kauai Half-Marathon and needed to do some carbo loading. Finding a decent Italian place in Hawaii is like finding Shangri La, El Dorado, or a set of stereo instructions that make sense. We were walking around Koloa and the place smelled great and was packed...two great signs. *sigh* If only we had known the truth. Like I said, it was packed so we ended up sitting at the bar. We don't mind that at all because typically you get great service and it's a great place to people watch. Well, we did get to people watch. We watched our server (in the interest of anonymity we'll call her some dumb waitress) chat up a group of tourists and completely ignore all the other customers at the bar. I didn't time it but it was probably about 10 minutes or so before she even noticed us sitting there. We were just getting set to leave when she finally came over and said hi. I'm usually really nice to servers but my response to her was something along the lines of "oh hi, thanks for finally noticing us." I know it was snarky but we were hungry and had been sitting there for a while. We ordered and shared a pizza. The flavor was nice but it was really doughy. I'm more of a fan of crispy crust pizza - the kind you can hold up with one hand the crust will support the weight of the pizza horizontally. This was soft, droopy, and runny. The saving grace were the toppings and the flavors. I definitely plan to run the Kauai Half-Marathon again (it's one of my favorite races) but I will definitely NOT be returning to pizzetta. There are great places to eat on Kauai - this just isn't one of them.
(1)David R.
Came here with a group of friends. It was busy and we waited about a half hour for a table. Not too bad for a weekend. I ordered a calzone and it was pretty good. Not huge, but pretty satisfying. Some issues: Pizzetta people, dont give people an edged knife with their calzone. I fumbled with it for a few seconds wondering what I was doing wrong as it uselessly tried to cut through bread. I switched to the serrated table knife and all was well again. I understand that you're trying to be fancy, but give people a fancy serrated knife with their calzone, kay? Our waiter either screwed up, or tried to pull a fast one with our bill. We paid with a large amount of cash and also a card. Now, restauranting 101 says that you would take the cash and apply it to the bill first, and then put the remainder on the card. Our waiter took all of our cash as a TIP, and put the entire bill on the card. Sorry dude who waited on us, but unless this is your first day doing this, there really is no excuse for that. To top it all off, one of our orders got lost on the way to the kitchen. Took a while for them to correct their mistake, too. In conclusion. Eat here, but watch your bill like a hawk.
(3)E T.
Great check in offer! We had a very tasty dinner here on our vaca from LA. Lovely ambiance, very nice staff Daniqua was our server she was extremely nice. Best pizza on the island! The shrimp Puttanesca calzone was ginormous for the price. Cute decor with outside patio available. Full bar available. Definitely come here for your pizza fix while in Kauai.
(5)Joe M.
I really want to give 2 stars, but blame myself for not giving the feedback in the store and giving them a chance to correct the issue. I would have had them remake my Pie. Most owners would love an opportunity to correct rather than see a bad review, so I'm going 3 instead. My in laws o ordered the Chicken BBQ pizza and loved it. We also ordered a pepperoni pizza. My wife ordered tropical chicken salad. The hostess did not acknowledge us. Instead they talked about a larger party that had called and wanted to eat an hour later. Service was ok. My big complaint was that the soda was flat, the pizza had 1 piece pepperoni per slice, and there was barely any cheese. I liked the the crust. Light crisp and chewy. Overall the Pepperoni pizza was below average. My wife liked her salad but it was overdressed in her opinion. The pizza came quick for how crowded it was. The noise level was through the roof. The mozzarella sticks is a really cheese pizza sandwich cut up in fingers with dipper side and overpriced.
(3)Ann B.
Amazing food and service!! Everything was fresh and home made and service really was top notch!! Prices very decent, best part is that you can split the pizza toppings half half
(5)Madison S.
First time being here and the food was sub-par. The salad I ordered was drenched in dressing and tasted horrible so I sent it back and ordered a pizza instead. The pizza then came out with hardly any toppings and was equally gross, if I wasn't starving and my party anxious to leave I would have sent it back too. The staff however is very friendly and the atmosphere is nice.
(1)Amanda J.
Let's set the tone for this review... We are in the little town of Koloa, Kauai where the streets are lined with white lights and small, super cute stores. This restaurant fits in perfectly and the food and service matches the atmosphere. My husband and I wanted to venture out of the Hyatt bubble and fancy restaurants and we couldn't have been happier with our decision. The mozzarella sticks are a MUST - not your average stick and so delicious!! The dipping sauce is fabulous as well. Now onto the pizza - we got half Catarina and half pepperoni/pineapple. Very good. The pizza was topped well, cooked perfectly and each bite was delicious. The crust wasn't too thin or too thick - it was great!! The service was fabulous as well. As a customer, if you are nice and pleasant, the service you get will be the same - think about that before you berate a restaurant on the service. Maybe you're the asshole, not them!?! Thank you for a delicious evening Pizzetta!! We will come back next time we are in Kauai.
(5)Edgardo D.
The food was delicious. The service was good. However, they can't adequately seat a large party (ie. 15 people). We had been waiting for an hour and told that the wait would be another 20 minutes. It made me fume but my anger was soothed by the food and friendly service. I'll eat there again, but will make reservations or go in a small group.
(3)Nick C.
I would rate there pizza a 8 out of 10. I have been here 3 times on our trip and wait has never been more than 2 min. Solid pizza spot.
(4)Lisa I.
Pizzetta's food was definitely four stars worthy, but even after taking into consideration the fact that this is Koloa and the fact that things might take a little longer than they should, I really can't give Pizzetta more than 3 stars. We placed an order using their online system last night for two pizzas, two pastas and a salad. The online ordering system indicated that the wait for our food to be delivered should be 30 to 45 minutes. After about an hour and 15 minutes, there was still no food. We called the restaurant asking about our order status, and they told us that the food was ready to be picked up and that if we wanted it to get it delivered that we'd have to wait even longer. While Koloa isn't far from the house in Poipu, the inconvenience of it was sort of annoying. And, what would have happened if we didn't call? Anyway, we drove out to pick the food up, and was told that this was their first night of utilizing the online ordering system. In getting home, it turns out that the order was wrong in that we got pizza that we didn't order. Ugh. Not a big deal again, but still really annoying. In any case, like I said, the food itself was good, and while we got the wrong pizza, it was actually pretty delicious! The pizzas and salad came with some delicious pizza/ciabatta bread and the crust on the pizzas was delicious. So I guess for future reference, maybe head into Koloa town before ordering off their website.
(3)Marc S.
Great place, friendly service and very authentic. You have to try the Mozzarella Sticks, not what you get in junk food places. Pasta is xcellent, casual and comfortable. We definitely will come back for a second dinner, the kids loved it and it is very resonably priced.
(5)Emily W.
The Pizza was awesome! We ordered one to-go and had a drink while we waited. Teresa was amazing...she is best bartender. Would definitely recommend and will come again!!
(5)Anthony S.
I had the gluten free chicken salad and my wife had the Ono fish sandwich. The salad came with some chopped up pineapple and mango which gave it a different but very good taste! My wife really enjoyed her sandwich and said it tasted great. As I was writing this, the water walked up with two spoonfuls of gelato ice cream for us to sample, which I thought was a nice touch.
(5)Dan G.
This a a great pizza place just minutes north of Poipu. The atmosphere was great, the food was awesome, and the service was impeccable. We ordered mozzarella sticks for an appetizer. They were not what I was expecting, but probably the best I've ever had. Pizza was great too. They did mess up our order, but instead of making us wait, they brought out the wrong pizza AND made the correct one for us to take back to the hotel. I was very impressed with their customer service!! We will be back.
(4)Aaron M.
Fantastic meal! One of the best gluten free pizzas I've ever had! I enjoyed a pepperoni, red onion, and roasted garlic GF pizza, loved every bite! Perfectly crispy, dough was tasty, no complaints! My wife had the Roasted Veggie Salad and loved it as well. A nice variety of veggies, satisfied her salad fix! Highly recommend! Good, fast service on a Thursday night.
(5)Andrew D.
Pizza's good, but the service tonight was completely unacceptable. We showed up with two young kids, hungry. After a 20 minute wait, we got a table and were eager chow down. We got salad, water, and our appetizer in a reasonable amount of time, but waited an HOUR after that to receive our two pizzas. It was busy in there, but not impossibly busy. It was clear to us that they either sent our pizzas off to another party that had ordered the same thing, or just forgot our order entirely. It wasn't next up or 7 more minutes....it was another 20 minutes. We witnessed pizza after pizza after pizza being delivered to people who had not been in the restaurant very long. But instead of recognizing what had happened, the waitress kept telling us that ours was "next up". After it was clear that that wasn't the case, our waitress told us "7 mins, probably less." At least some complementary focaccia bread appeared after it was clear that we were just about to get up and leave without eating any pizza. It's one thing to forget about a table. But then to not do anything about it, then fill those people with false hope when you've got visibly displeased customers with hungry kids at the table, is just plain negligence. And rude. If you're going to screw up, fine. At least admit it and apologize and try to make things better. But don't misrepresent yourself to the patrons. We won't be back. Too bad...seems like a nice enough establishment and the pizza's good too.
(2)Laurie C.
Was bummed because we missed the special lunch menu by eight minutes. Decided to make it an early dinner. Our server accidentally made a full size salad for my dad (D ate the whole thing!!) my side Caesar Salad was so on pointe that I wished mine would have been the larger portion!! We ordered nonalcoholic pina coladas which were very tasty before diving into plates of carbonara and spaghetti marinara!! They were so yummy and just the right portion size!! We ran into a problem with dessert. We wanted the Tiramisu made with rum banana, but they were out. We then tried to get a Tropical Crisp and that was out, as well. We then skipped dessert. Our server went to the Papalani Gelato case and brought us two taster spoons of White Chocolate & Peanut Butter gelato (Don't tell my dad that though, because he hates peanut butter!!) Very friendly restaurant with many things going on all at once with the formal dining to gelato bar and a window selling single pizza slices. Will be back!!
(4)Mikey H.
We had just gotten off the plane and starving. Since we couldn't check in until 4 pm, we decided to go to Koloa and grab some lunch. We had eaten at Pizzetta four years ago, and scored a parking space right in front. Friendly greeting when we came in, "sit anywhere you like." We chose a table in the bar area. If you check in on Yelp, you can get a free order of mozarella sticks! They also have some great lunch specials we took advantage of. We both ordered the pasta and they happily substituted fettucine for penne. I got the pesto with shrimp, and though the sauce was tasty, the shrimp were a little tough. The partner had the bolognese sauce which was very good. A small salad came with and we opted for the caesar. Cold beers and we had a great lunch! I think I started a review four years ago, but never finished. We had a great dinner here. The staff is really friendly! That same year, we sat at the bar with another couple for a couple of hours. There was a fire near our properties, and they wouldn't let anyone on the street. So we sat at the bar drinking and watching the news. Definitely worth coming to when you're in the area.
(4)Bridget D.
First timers. We probably should've ordered pasta. We ordered calzone pizzas. And it's definitely a thumbs down. The mozzarella sticks were good tho.
(2)Ezer K.
Came here twice during my stay, their calzone is a nice size and tasty. I also had their ribs (tender, meat right off the bones). The papaya sauce on the ribs so freakin good (came with side of mashed potatoes and veggies, all very yummy). Their menu changed and under new management since the last the time we came (est 2yrs ago)
(4)Jason T.
The staff was great and very friendly. It looks like a good little bar to watch some sports. But the pizza was not good at all. If I was around Koloa, I would come in for a beer and watch some TV, but I would come with a full stomach. We only had the pizza, so I can't say anything about anything besides the pizza.
(1)Vaness W.
Ambience is classic with Audrey Hepburn every where and the food is really amazing! If you check-in here free mozzarella sticks! Yummmo!
(5)Annie C.
Food-I ordered the pizza supreme and it was so yummy. The dough had a great flavor and the toppings were delicious. Service- We were sat in the back on the outside patio. Our waiter was really nice and food didn't take too long. The photo I posted was our view of the back scenery. I would definitely come back again. Enjoy!
(5)Karen D.
Great service. Good pizza. We had 1/2 meat lovers and 1/2 chicken BBQ with cilantro topping . I believe the BBQ sauce contained mango . The front door is usually open and the air flows through to the back patio dining. It's great for lunch.
(4)Jessie S.
Very cute restaurant in a nice local feeling atmosphere. Their truffle Mac and cheese is amazing! The waiter was incredibly friendly and did a great job. We had a very nice low key dinner here and really enjoyed our evening.
(4)JB R.
Great ambience, good happy hour. They make their pizza and dough here, not frozen. We enjoyed the pepperoni supreme. Oh and the Parmesan is fresh grated!
(4)Jennifer V.
Decided to give this place a shot after a long day out, sun tanning and out exploring. Let's say it hit the spot!! So good that we decided to come back a second time during our trip and take advantage of the free mozzarella sticks that we were too stuff to eat and even order last time. We brought our 19 month toddler and place is definitely kid friendly.
(5)Nicole B.
We happened to be walking by and decided to try this place. SO glad we did!!! The pizza here is amazing. Had the Kalua pig and cheese. On point. Crust was perfectly cooked with a light cornmeal dusting. Sauce was delish. And the pork was so tender and flavorful. The perfect pizza for hawaii. It was a busy place. A smidge of a wait but worth every minute!!! I can't wait to come back again!
(5)Diane K.
The pizza here melts in your mouth. I'm a sucker for pineapple pizza, and the best part about pizza on the island is that there is an abundance of pineapple! They don't cheat you on it. Every bite has those delicious morsels. I can only comment on the pizza, since that's all we had--their smaller full size was $19. One of our more inexpensive meals on the island. I like the atmosphere as well. They have the game on for sports fans in the bar area.
(5)Taylor H.
The pizza was great! I got the paradiso and my wife got the Hawaiian and we loved it. The service was even better. The waiters and waitresses were constantly checking up on us and the food got out to us very quickly. Also the atmosphere was fantastic. A very good place to go for a romantic dinner!
(5)Lise S.
If you are looking to grab some lunch while shopping, then this is a great spot. We had a slice of pizza and salad and then of course had to get some gelato before we left. Great spot, good food and good service. Check it out!
(3)Sami M.
Waited 35 minutes for a table - we were texted while we shopped which was very convenient. Clearly they were understaffed - there were lines out the front waiting for pizza and no one around us had food. The waiter suggested we order pasta as the wait for pizza was long. We are sure glad that we did - we were in and out in one hour and the people next to us still never got their pizza and they were there when we were seated. They actually looked like they were almost falling asleep waiting for their food. We would have ordered additional drinks/dessert etc but it wasn't worth it. Our waiter was running around with his head cut off - couldn't tell if it was him or the slow times in the kitchen. The bus staff were fantastic - never had my glasses of water filled so many times. Food was okay but nothing to write home about - the bread with the pasta was cold/stale. Forgot the parmesan cheese etc. Would have loved to try the pizza but only to take away. I will forever have that sweet family of 5 in my head waiting for their pizza that took over an hour.
(2)Stephen Z.
We went here on our stay on the island 2 nights in a row. It was a completely opposite experience each night. First night was great, friendly attentive waiter and prompt service. The pizza was very good, even for us folks from the northeast. We ordered the thin and crispy which is what we prefer as well as a Greek salad to start. Salad was small for the price but fed 4. On the way back from an excursion we stopped in again. Place was real busy. We placed our order, waited 45 minutes for appetizer pizza, an hour for entrees, and never got the second pizza my son ordered as a meal. Other tables came in, ate, and left before we were even served. The waitress offered us the whole meal for free which I took her up on ( I still left a tip). It was that bad. Give it a try, you may have a good experience, or you may not.
(3)Jeremiah C.
Pizzas here are probably the best on the island. Our group got a large Paradiso and Kahlua Pork. We really enjoyed and recommend both, but especially liked the Paradiso. Roughly $25 apiece. Service is outstanding. Highly recommend if you're looking for great pizza on the south shore.
(5)Jason T.
Holy guacamole! The Paridiso is amazing! I swear on my life it's hands down the best pizza I have ever had! Look, your in Hawaii so do yourselves a favor, go grab yourself a slice of heaven!
(5)David S.
I enjoyed it. Went there three times while in Poipu. There is a dining area and a bar area. Went on a Saturday night around 8pm...wait was about 10 min. I'm assuming earlier the wait would have been longer. The other two times we went for lunch and walked right in with no waiting. As for the food, I went with the Italian Chop Salad...it was good, I would get it again. I had a pizza, it was fine. Not the best, not the worst...I mean it's pizza how bad can it be...would I go back just for the pizza...no. If I was there and someone offered me a piece would I accept it, yes. We had bruschetta and mozzarella sticks for appetizers, they were fine, nothing great, but nothing tragic. I had a meatball "grinder" or sandwich the last time...that was a damn fine meatball sandwich. If I am ever back in Koloa and I went back to Pizzetta I would most likely get this. I also tasted my wife's choice which was the lasagna...it was ok. In their defense I always compare anyone's lasagna to my Mother's...and well...you get it. For being in a tourist trap the prices are about average. I always expect to pay about $15 for a "casual dining" experience in a tourist trap. The service was top notch and spot on every time I was there. The location is "cute." It's a place when you see it that you want to like...and I did. Overall, food is good (not the best ever), staff is professional and attentive, the site is clean, fun location. If back in Koloa I would not hesitate to go back.
(4)Tom F.
Good pizza and pasta in a great location and nice atmosphere.
(3)Kerry K.
Very cool atmosphere with everything open, like usual in Hawaii. The mozzarella sticks that we got for free with Yelp had a lot of cheese, but could have probably used some more seasoning of some kind. The pizza was good that night and for left overs the next day.
(4)Dana L.
The kids LOVED the pizza! We had about a 30 minute wait time, but this was last night, Friday and the day after xmas. I wanted to let the owners know the hostess did an excellent job juggling a lot of hungry, grumpy tourists and seating all as quickly as possible. We checked in and got our"free mozzarella sticks" which were awesome. Personally, I liked those even better than the pizza. The gelato afterward was a highlight for sure. It was fun to have different options than lapperts. We got Gingerbread flavor and it was AWESOME! The Christmas tree inside the pizza shop was also a nice touch. Thanx for a fun holiday evening!
(5)Jim C.
Really nothing special here. It's in an adorable town--Koloa. The setting is attractive and inviting. The wait staff is hit or miss. I had a pizza slice that I swear was microwaved or had been sitting for awhile. It actually was a bit cold and hard--like the pizza I take home and eat the next morning for breakfast. The pasta with a tomato sauce was quite good and I enjoyed my maitai. I just have to believe there is better Italian on the Island. We're going to give La Spezia a try in a few days and I will dutifully report back.
(2)Sarah S.
This restaurant has awesome pizza including cheese and margarita. Plus. It serves best cocktails and beers. Well, for me, I like it Hawaiian style.
(4)H M.
Great pizza and very nice customer service. They dramatically underestimated our pickup time so we had to wait outside the restaurant for about 30 minutes. That said, the staff was very gracious about it and the pizza was definitely worth waiting for! We ordered pizza for 10 plus a salad and 2 pints of gelato for $100. Not bad at all!
(5)Heather H.
Amazing pizza! I had the Luca with goat cheese, chicken and roasted red peppers and also the bbq chicken. Delish!! Best pizza I've had since Italy. Great Chianti wine from Tuscany! Great service! Yum!! I would highly recommend coming here.
(5)Cindi M.
Our food was fresh and delicious! The bruschetta was amazing! The kids were happy with their pizza and pasta choices. They have great gelato up front, too! Our server was very attentive and the water was filled up constantly.
(5)Ashton L.
I ordered the chicken gnocchi and my husband ordered a calzone...both were so so good!!! I would definitely recommend this place. It has been our favorite place we have eaten at on Kauai. We made it during happy hour and got the spinach artichoke dip and it was divine. And they also had $3 slices of pizza so we got that for our two year old. Even the pizza was delicious and HUGE!!
(4)Howard M.
We've been here on Kauai for 5 days and this has been the best dinner of our trip. The staff was friendly, the atmosphere was great and very comfortable, and the menu had quite a few options. I had a fish dinner, my wife a salad, and my son had a pizza. The location was awesome too - small old town with a few shops set in historic buildings. I really loved it. This isn't your fancy, upscale expensive dining experience with ocean view - it's just a comfortable restaurant with great food in a historic sugar plantation village. For a patio table, you probably should make a reservation.
(5)Lucky T.
Now pizza is needed on many different levels, when a cheese craving is calling, when liquor needs a friend to cuddle with and of course when you need to feel a lot of people for cheap. But a good pizza goes above and beyond on the taste gauge. So taste wise I've had better but this pizza meets everything else. It met my craving great and you get a big slice for 4 dollars to go. I was way above papa johns but I've had better . if you are in Kauai in koloa and need a pizza this place will meet the craving in flying colors especially if you are tired of island food and want some home style loving.
(3)Tessa M.
Great pizza and interesting toppings. I love veggie pizza and this place has a great selection of mediterranean/italian veggies and cheese that make for really interesting and delicious combinations. The roasted veggie, pesto and feta pizza is really tasty and the veggies seem really fresh. Nothing canned or frozen like some of the other places around the island. At least it doesn't taste canned or frozen at Pizzetta and I guess that is all that really matters. The menu also includes a good selection of other entrees and italian fare but I have not yet had the chance to try them. I've been to the restaurant a few times and it is a place I'll continue to support and bring guests to when they are on the island. Great place for families or couples as the restaurant is two levels and the bar is up on the second level.
(4)CC H.
Nice music, good ambiance. Larissa is super! Especially in contrast to the two men that were servers the day we were there. Both never smile, don't act like they want to be there at all. The tomato basil soup is yummy. Don't bother with the parmesan crusted baked zucchini as you get 6 tiny pieces for $8.25-big disappointment. But you get mozzarella sticks fire checking in on yelp, so that made up for it! I can't say enough how fast Larissa was.
(4)Kalvin C.
The food here is brilliant. All the workers are very nice and respectful. The bus boy is the hardest worker there which is kind of weird but whatever. The only complaint I have is that my son who is 15 years old ordered chocolate milk and they gave it to him in a kiddie cup which is quite ridiculous because I think he is perfectly capable of not spilling it. I took off one star for that which still leaves them at 4 the gelato is a great dessert as well.
(4)Cass S.
If you are staying at any of the resorts on the Popui side of the island I recommend getting out to this place for a night. The pizza was good and the 2nd best thing I ate while in Kauai for 10 days (the first being Sushi Girl on the North side). It's light on the pocket book compared to what's being charged at our resort and it's kid friendly. The service was great! Our server was so sweet and had a wonderful attitude. The hostess was a little ding batty (she could not remember that she talked to us 2 minutes prior regarding a table, it was pretty comical). There is a full bar but the drinks were a little sweet. We had a veggie pizza, a cheese pizza and a calzone. The marinara sauce was delish. Solid choice.
(4)Melanie H.
It was so good that we ate here twice. First time, I had the Quattro formaggi fettuccine with grilled chicken. Was good- lacking maybe a little more garlic or umph- maybe all the cheeses were a little bland, still delicious. My husband ordered a sausage and pepperoni pizza. Sausage was Made with fennel, and delish. Our second night I ordered the pistachio crusted ONO Picatta. OMG- the absolute best fiat I've ever had, sauce was light, yet perfect. Garlic mashed potatos were scrumptious! Husband had thebPizza again- very good and daughter ordered the chicken Marsala, which was great. Both nights we had the truffle Mac and cheeses- to die for!
(5)David D.
Good atmosphere, cold beer, great bruschetta, delicious pizza. When we spend the day in Poipu, always stop by on the way out. Is there a better pizza joint on Kauia? Not sure, but this place is just fine.
(4)Toni D.
5 stars definitely! We drove here from Kapaa and it was totally worth it. Hubby and I shared the Island Chicken Salad while waiting for our pizza to come. It was fabulously fresh with mangoes, macadamia nuts and their house dressing. Pizza was great and mozzarella sticks were awesome. Servers were top notch and the restaurant is clean and decorated nicely.
(5)David W.
Nice place in a shopping center. Grab a seat out back or near windows to take advantage of a breeze. Service was efficient and the manager stopped by to check in. Only hiccup was the use of pineapple that appeared to be canned. Disappointing given the location on the Garden Isle.
(3)Lance W.
I know....it's an Italian place so get something Italian but this is the best local Kalua Pig and Cabbage with white rice I've had in the island. When in Kauai get the local favorite. Pig! You won't regret it. Pair it with the tropical iced tea and make it a great night.
(5)Desiree R.
Been coming here for 10 years while on vacation in Kauai. We love the food, atmosphere and friendly staff. Fresh food - consistently great every time. You know if locals come here to eat, drink and watch sports - you are in the right place. You can buy slices during the day which can make for a great afternoon snack or come in for a pizza/pasta for dinner- either way- you win!
(5)Lisa M.
Mozzarella sticks were amazing, pizza was Fantastic and the service was Excellent!!! And this is coming from a person who is picky about their pizza!
(5)Erin D.
I loved this place! We ate there on a Wednesday evening around 7pm and had a 40 minute wait. Luckily, they take your phone number and will text you when your take is ready so you can walk around the Old Koloa Town shops as we waited. The Mai-Tai was decent. We ordered the fettuccine aglio e olio (amazing!), half and half pizza (shrimp, olives, capers on spicy tomato sauce on one and goat cheese margerita on the other; both great!!), tomato basil soup (really tasty), and spinach artichoke dip. I would instantly go back for the spinach artichoke dip. Unlike many other greasy, processed dips, it was really yummy sauteed spinach with halved artichokes topped with melted mozzarella. Really well seasoned. AMAZING! Service was friendly and attentive!
(5)Phil L.
This Italian place in Koloa town has friendly staff, a nice patio, and some great pizza and pasta. We liked them so much, we ate there twice during our Kauai vacation. The marinara sauce is very full of flavor, and the pasta was cooked just right. The hostess was very accommodating, seating us on the patio even though there were reserved tables she needed to keep open. The servers and water-fillers were attentive and friendly. I highly recommend this place!
(5)Kacy B.
My 4 year old ate without a fight! This is a big success. She said it was her "favorite food ever" (Penne Mac & Cheese). We come here every time we're on the island.
(4)Chad K.
Best pizza on the island bar none! My 6 year old killed a small chz by himself and normally only eats a slice or two. We will definitely making it there again.
(5)Devin P.
When I walked up to the window it was already, late at night when it was raining and everyone just wanted to go home. Even though they were getting ready to close the kitchen, the young woman put in an order anyway for us. By the time it was done half the lights were off and she was one of the only ones left. It made a huge difference because now we don't have to say "hey, remember that time we took a trip to hawaii and ate at Burger King?" Seriously, you guys have a lot of Burger Kings. To say the pizza tasted great probably had more to do with the relief it gave after I spent ten-minutes sitting in the car, soaking wet and running the defroster. I think that is a testament to fast service, as there was only one chef and we ordered a half-and-half so it wasn't some box left forgotten on the oven. Most of the cons really had to do with the atmospheric conditions. Maybe the restaurant could put out some more light. It didn't bother me, but certain people are afraid of the dark, like four year-olds and suburbanites. Overall, though, the pizza was good, though not as welcome as the friendly service. I know where I will go next time when it is pouring in Koloa. Pros: Good pizza Friendly service, even at the end of a shift Open Late (9pm, which is like 4am Eastern time) Cons: Pizza wasn't phenomenal, but I'm picky. Somewhat dark outside (may have to do with it being nighttime) Rain (probably not the restaurant's fault)
(4)Jodi M.
Yum. Check in here -- mozzarella sticks are like yummy mini grilled cheese sandwiches! Pizza was amazing too - leftovers for breakfast!
(5)Larry M.
You DEFINITELY need to come here and claim your Mozarella sticks...these aren't the usual frozen, breaded moz sticks...these are house made wonders...come and fer 'em! Great vibe...attentive wait staff, extensive menu..
(4)Davidson P.
THE DOWAGER OF KOLOA SHOWS ITS ARROGANCE. We have been going to this local dive for 10+ years. It is close to Poipu Beach and one of the cheapest sit down places around. You get what you pay for. Portions are barely adequate for the cost. Don't get salad. $13.50 buys you a large-ish appetizer portion, but the servers say it is "large" suggesting entree size. It isn't. The penne with chicken and pesto was good. For $18 on a porch it ought to be. My big dissapointment is with the namesake pizza. It is large. And, again, for a quarter of a hundred dollars you would hope so. But the crust is uninspired. The toppjngs are bland. Thank goodness for red pepper. All around ok. And for $25 per person, I guess that is the best you can expect 5 miles from the beach.
(2)Kathleen R.
We had lunch there. Food was average, service poor and it took three tries to get the bill right... First bill was twice what it should have been.
(1)Jonathan F.
Awesome nice people. Pizza good too. Wish the beer was on tap, but not worth docking a star.
(5)Colin S.
This is an excellent place to stop at in Old town for lunch. It's priced well, Naomi the waitress was really sweet, and the quality of food is awesome. Also the employees were very polite and respectful. A big five from me.
(5)Bryant C.
Wasn't expecting to give a pizza place on my Hawaii honeymoon 5 stars, but they deserve them all. Our dinner was excellent. Service was great as well, and this was about 20 minutes before they closed. We had a half Catarina, half BBQ Chicken pizza. Both were delicious but the Catarina half was AMAZING. Thank you to Ashley for the recommendation. If you're looking for a quaint little lunch/dinner spot in Koloa or Poipu, I'd definitely give them a try.
(5)Danica F.
Loved this restaurant! My friend recommended it and it was also in Kauai's Best booklet at the airport as the best pizza place in Kauai. Used the check in on yelp to get free mozzarella sticks. Best mozzarella sticks I've ever had! Workers were super nice and the ambiance of the restaurant was also really nice! If I could give it 6/5 stars I would!
(5)Jenn H.
Good food and good service. Best pizza I had in Poipu.
(4)Elizabeth S.
WARNING: you are about to overindulge in delicious, garlicky, oversized pizza and end up in a hazy but warm food coma. Proceed at your own risk. The calzones are enormous. The slice of the day is enormous. The cocktails are delicious. The kalua pork sub is gigantic and amazing. If you check in on Yelp, you get free mozzarella sticks which is neat because it's basically pizza in another form (bread, marinara, cheese) and also: free stuff, yay! The servers are so nice there too. Good luck walking by, in Old Koloa Town, and not stopping by here!
(5)Vivian L.
We ordered delivery. 3 entrees and two appetizers. With 18% tip, was right at $100. Est. delivery time was accurately given. Took about an hour. Called right during dinner rush. The caprese salad was a little expensive I think for the portion size. Other than that, the prices are a little on the high side for what you get, but still reasonable. Check out their menu for details. No leftovers, so it was tasty. Portions not huge. Decent food. Very friendly service. We ordered: BBQ rib app, caprese app, meat lasagna, Ono piccata, chicken Marsala.
(4)Lauren M.
We got the half bbq chicken half Hawaiian pizza, mozzarella sticks and cheese bread. Everything was good but the bbq chicken pizza has weird flavor to it. The service was slow I think it was just our server because the bus boys were efficient.
(3)K H.
This restaurant is in Hawaii (Kauai)- that automatically gets a star. The atmosphere was quaint, fun and a bit eclectic. We were seated at a table with great expectations! Unfortunately, it took over 45 minutes from placing our orders before our meals arrived, and we still did not have place settings or utensils. The wait staff was so unorganized that we sat with our meals for a few minutes before someone could bring us utensils. A member of our party had to go to the bar to ask for forks. Although the Italian dishes were tasty (average) it was clear that the meals may have been ready for awhile (cooked through and barely warm) before arriving at our table. Overall, from the moment we were seated, it took an hour for our meals to arrive and a bit longer for the place settings. With so few options, and being so close to their closing time (we sat at 7:30 and they close at 9pm) we had no choice and we could not simply "get up and try something else."
(1)Peter W.
Was looking for something Italian after a few days of the local mixed plates need a change of taste. Great menu selections, I had the Mozzarella cheese sticks and the Seafood Fettuccine both were very good; price was very reasonable. Friendly service and the wait was about 15 minutes and food was hot. They were busy on Friday night. Check-in to yelp and get some free Mozzarella cheese sticks. I'd highly recommend this place and gave it 4 stars.
(4)Pink P.
Went there our first night in Kauai. We figured it was good food because it was quite crowded and it smells were amazing. we were seated immediately out on the patio in the best seat in the house as far as I was concerned. They have a lovely outdoor patio area that opens up into the rest of the bar and restaurant. The entire restaurant has a great Hawaiian feel with big ceiling fans and beautiful old wood floors. It has an open air feel and you felt right at home the minute you walked in. every staff member that I came into contact with was extremely hospitable, especially Pat the manager who came to our table several times throughout our meal after introducing herself to us and was just the most hospitable and warm host you could possibly imagine. This was the management style we should have in every restaurant. Pat exemplified the epitome of a warm welcome while truly taking a sincere interest in our visit. My husband had the three meat calzone while I had a calzone with chicken, garlic, pesto and cheese that simply blew me away. Normally we stay away from calzones because they are so heavy with all bread dough.... but the crust on this was delicious and not too heavy... Where the wonderful garlic butter brushed lightly over the top. I'm Italian and I think this was one of the best calzones I've ever had to be honest. My husband had a MaiTai that was enormous and very well made. Looking forward to our next visit when we return to the island again. Gelato for dessert was great too...
(5)Vero S.
This place shall be good for pizzas and pastas. Got grilled ono, asked not to overlook it, but it came well overcooked.
(3)Hema K.
Had my pizza cravings satisfied here. Situated in the beautiful Old Koloa town, Pizzetta is one of their busiest touristy dining spot. We checked in and got their mozzarella sticks for free (which was not that great). Ordered their medium size pizza with half chicken and half shrimp option. Pizza was delicious. Good amount of toppings, meat and cheese. Mozzarella sticks was more like bread sticks with cheese in between. It was overly dry and rubbery. There were about 10 slices (5 of each) and it was plenty for us. Had the pizza slices for breakfast and they tasted good.
(3)Lara R.
We loved this place so much we returned three times during our week stay! The food and atmosphere were awesome. We tried their pizza, mozzarella sticks, and our absolute favorite - Gnocchi with Parmesan chicken. Absolutely amazing. We are picky eaters and would recommend this to anyone 100%. Can't wait to return next time!!
(5)Jessica S.
Omg this place kicks a**! Bruschetta, Lasagna, four cheese Alfredo,and brownie sundae for dinner, amazingly good!
(5)Dani S.
The crab and artichoke dip was delicious and the pizza was very good. Reasonably priced. The service was excellent. Nice atmosphere.
(4)Karen O.
We came here for the first time last night based on good reviews. Food was honestly quite average. Caesar salad lacked flavor, a little "watery" as in lettuce wasn't drained sufficiently before being dressed. My husband had a salad which he said was "fine" along with grilled veggies....also fine. My daughter and I had pizza. The waiter warned us it would be a while and he was right 45 minutes. My husband finished his entire meal nearly 15 minutes before ours arrived. We had the bbq pizza which did have good flavor. Unfortunately we waited so long, we just sort of wanted to be done. Hope to enjoy leftovers... It will certainly be quicker! I ordered a glass of Cabernet. They served it chilled (colder than I drink white wine) which is a huge no-no for me. I spent the whole time while we waited for food, holding the glass to bring the wine to room temp. Waiter was nice. Did the best he could under the circumstances but unfortunately overall a disappointing meal out.
(2)Chris F.
Very friendly service. Cool setting in old town Koloa. Pizza choices are ample and if you don't want pizza they have pastas, salads etc. I'd suggest making a reserv if you go there for dinner. I did and was thankful since there were multiple people milling around outside waiting for a table on walk up basis when we showed. They also have takeout and delivery and make their own gelato.
(4)Bill V.
Outstanding pizza, chicken marsala, etc. The customer service was second to none and prices are reasonable. Pat the manager and Ashley our server was wonderful and we will definitely come back when we come back! Hahahah
(5)Shelby P.
Came here for dinner because a friend told us her husband loves their kalua pig calzones when they came to Kauai. We came in and was seated right away no wait, but they started filling up fast after we got our table. I was really happy because if you check in on yelp you get free mozzarella sticks. Yum! We got them, An order of garlic bread, and then a 12 inch meat lovers with feta cheese added on. Loved having all the heavy bread since we were running around all day, nice and filling. Pizza was great I wish the crust was a little more on the thin side. Don't get me wrong it wasn't no Chicago deep dish pizza, but I love a nice crisp thin pizza crust. The mozzarella sticks where good, not fried they are baked its kinda like a mozzarella grilled cheese they cut up. I wish they would give you more marinara sauce though. Overall cool place and maybe be back if we have time. If you looking for some pizza give them a try I think you'll be happy.
(4)Matthew H.
The Pizza and Lasagna was really good and the service was amazing. Super kind and friendly staff!
(5)Yolanda A.
Yummy we got the half Hawaiian and half meat lovers (my fav meat lovers the hubby Hawaiian ) but over all good - decent beer prices if return (beats brick pizza just saying)
(4)Nishad J.
Good service and average pizza, but if you check in you get free mozzarella sticks which are definitely above average! We got the veggie pizza and substituted onions with pineapple and a greco calzone (not bad!). They also give you a spoon of gelato at the end which is cute.
(4)Kathleen L.
Great menu, great food, great service. Have eaten there more than five times in the last week. Highly recommend.
(5)Vincent B.
Service was outstanding. Food excellent.Especially the Cheese sticks. Zucchini only mildly disappointing while the spaghetti carbon nara rocked Over all a must do in Kauai considering reletively inexpensive Ness of meal compared to the quality
(4)Ajay N.
Pizza was delicious where we got the thin crust. Wait staff seemed a little tired and not engaging. If you need a change from seafood this is a place that you can put on your list to try.
(4)Kelly I.
Presently surprised! Ordered the mozzarella sticks, gnocchi appi, chicken parm, Italian soda. Service was quick, friendly, and attentive. Everything was hot, tasty, and satisfying. We would deffinetly return again. Make sure to do your Yelp check in for the FREE mozzarella sticks.
(4)Patricia B.
I should have given the negative reviews more credence! Last night we ordered delivery service to have a relaxing night in with dinner and a movie. Because we are at a timeshare/hotel, they deliver to valet (no biggie, they called in advance and I waited out front for the driver), but I didn't expect all 4 entrees and two appetizers to be cold or Luke warm at best!! I didn't want to dry-out what was already pretty dry by reheating it in the microwave, so I just ate it. We shared family-style 3 pastas (penne pesto, spaghetti and meatballs, and Quattro formaggio fettuccine) and a large pineapple/pepperoni pizza, plus bruchetta, garlic roll/sticks and a veggie salad. Every pasta was dry, not enough sauce and frankly the sauces were horrible anyway. In fact, the pesto wasn't even green. The best tasting was the fettuccine but the noodles were undercooked and tough to chew! The pizza was seriously lacking in cheese and there were barely any pineapple chunks. The bruchetta crustini bread is supposed to be crispy and toasted but it tasted stale and old. It was also cold. The tomato topping (delivered on the side) was sorely lacking in olive oil so the crustini didn't have anything to absorb. The garlic sticks were pizza dough crusts with some sort of garlic topping, blah. Never again!! Big waste of money, huge disappointment!
(1)Michael S.
Great Italian food without paying over priced island price. Love this place, service was top notch and food was very good. The manager even came over to check how things are going.
(5)Brian N.
Kalua pork & cheese pizza was the da bomb. Good food and service. Easy to locate in old town Koloa
(5)jean r.
We took a drive to Old Koloa Town and checked out the sights. We smelled the amazing food from down the street. Later that night we returned without a reservation. The wait was not too long and was worth it. We enjoyed a tasty salad and delicious pizza. Love the atmosphere even though it wasn't by the beach (usual we love to be by the water). Food was delicious and reasonably priced, service was spot on and the atmosphere was enjoyable. Try it out when you are in Old Koala town!
(5)Michael Y.
One night we ordered some pizzas and picked them up to take back to hotel. They were good. Came back and ate in the restaurant 3 nights later. With a party of 8, everyone loved their food. Chicken parm was excellent, spaghetti and meatballs were huge, gluten free dish was loved. The free mozzarella sticks for checking in on yelp were very good, not your typical sticks. Kids loved the pizza too, would definitely come back.
(5)Kelly F.
Loved the pizza and service. Also extremely reasonably priced. We had the BBQ chicken pizza and it was fantastic!
(5)Ryann F.
We ate at Pizzette after a recommendation from someone on our zip line tour! So glad we listened to him! Food was amazing! Wine reasonably priced! Not a long wait either! Will definitely tell others and will be back! Yummm!
(5)R R.
Very rude staff ... Will never go back .. It's that simple .. We dint even eat .. Just left
(1)Elizabeth S.
At first glance, one might move right on but in fact this spot deserves serious attention for its southern Italian fare. Starting with taste-poppin' tomato basil soup, one savors the fresh Flavors and the care put into preparation. We then enjoyed a garden salad & pepperoni thin-crusted pizza. In addition to the young & efficient waitstaff, we noticed a friendly woman who moved among tables & paused to greet customers. We learned that this charming Gen. Mgr. Is Pat. She was lured to Kaua'i several years ago from soCal and clearly is "Capt. Of the ship" who keeps a keen eye on everything and pitches in when needed. Highly recommended for a contrast to island fare!
(4)Chris P.
Absolutely amazing experience! Service was 2nd to none! Pie was even better! And the Gelato, to die for! Must come here atleast once on your stay at this island! Period!
(5)Nicole I.
Pizzetta is a casual Italian restaurant that offers pizza and pasta dishes with slightly inflated prices but I think that's just the Island and Italian prices. If you can request an area to eat, I would definitely suggest eating on the deck at the back of the restaurant as you can get a nice breeze while seated out there. The garlic cheese bread is completely addictive and the dish never lasts longer than a couple of minutes on our table. I am not a big fan of their calzones- they don't toss the veggies in the pan to pull out all of the moisture from the veggies so when they cook the calzone, water seeps out of the bread and makes it soggy. The pizza is significantly better but the cost is pretty steep. My husband tried their four cheese fettuccine and fell in love. I tried a bite and could not believe how much cheese they were able to pack into every bite. If you are going to go to Pizzetta, grab one of the many coupon or visitor books that all, for the most part, have different coupons for the Italian eatery. They offer delivery and take-out for those in the Koloa/Poipu area. Also, there is a free mozzarella sticks coupon for those who check into Pizzetta on Yelp. If you are looking for even cheaper prices, head over during Happy Hour or lunch for reduced rates. Good place to grab a quick bite while on the South Shore of Kauai.
(3)Sharon E.
Hands down the best semolina gnocchi ever. The Ono Picatta was also the best I've ever had. And yes, the pizzas are delicious too. This place was so good my group and I ate her twice and talked about going a third time. Simply amazing food.
(5)Joe C.
Sad to not be able to return until our next visit to Kauai...eat here twice. The pizza here is amazing...as well as the calzones. Pizza's: BBQ Chicken, Vegetarian, Cheese, Mushroom/Onion...all great! Calzone: Super Combo...Pepperoni/Italian Sausage/Onion/Bell Peppers Their cheese combo of Mozzarella and Provolone is the only way to go in my opinion.
(5)Kevan I.
HORRIBLE! The pizza sucks and the customer service is beyond awful. -2 stars: It literally took me 20 phone calls to place an order at 6:30pm...*automated phone system* "Hello, thank you for calling Pizzetta, press 2 to place a take out order...BEEP...Sorry, that extension is busy, please try your call again later...HANGS UP"...Um what?! Then, when I finally get through, I wasn't even sure someone had picked up the phone. I said, "HELLO?" and she said "yeah, place your order". WOW. -2 stars: We ordered a 16" pizza with tomatoes, olives, and goat cheese. Little did we know this would come out to $31 (!!!) for a crappy pizza. We should have gone to Pizza Hut, it would have tasted better and been half the price. Opened the box and there were no tomatoes, so the lady ringing us up GRABS the pizza from me as I try to tell her it's OK, we don't really want them now, goes in the back, and has the chef throw some fresh, uncooked chopped tomatoes on top of the pizza, brings it back out and hands it to us. I say, "are those cooked?", and she says "NO, that's how I do my tomatoes". Total lie I assume. I was appalled at this point....AND THE PIZZA SUCKED!
(1)Bobby T.
Sunday afternoon delight! Happy hour 3-530. Staff is great, food tasty, beer cold and Mai Tai perfect! Would frequent fly this place if we lived here.
(5)Wade H.
We stopped and had a calzone that was decent. It's not Chicago but then again we didn't travel to Chicago. We stopped again for some drinks and appetizers.Atmosphere was good until the manager made the bartender turn off the UFC fights despite several customers wanting to watch. We paid for our beers and left without getting our food this time. I personally won't go back.
(2)Leah L.
My husband and I ate here one night on our honeymoon. We had a kalua pig and pineapple pizza. The crust was a little flaccid, but the pizza was tasty. The drinks were also very nice and the don't skimp on the liquor. We also ordered a Ceasar salad which was just okay. I'd skip the salad and ask for the pizza to be cooked a bit longer.
(3)Candy P.
We had a quick dinner at this restaurant. The pizza was perfectly cooked. Dough was slightly crisp on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. When we grabbed our slice of pizza we got those lovely strings of gooey cheese. YUM. Sooooooo good !
(4)Dana B.
Great pizza place in Old Koloa Town with many tasty options. Service was a bit slow, but food was good.
(4)Hank P.
The kahlua pork pizza is excellent ! We ordered the pizza and one order of Cesar salad and it was lengthy of food for two. We added mushrooms and onions to the Kahula pizza and it was an awesome combination!
(5)Gary L.
Great pizza ... came back the next day for a slice !!! The staff is great ... pleasant suprise never figured such good pizza in hawaii
(4)Oahu Local Mogul O.
So last night a friend and I headed down to Pizzetta for a drink and a bite to eat. The so called bartender took 20 minutes to make is drinks, ignored us until I asked if we could order food another 15 minutes later, and then was incredibly rude speaking to is like we did something wrong by coming in to have a drink.Then she talked badly about us to some of my friends who had no problem letting me know. How does this girl have a job??? I lost an hour and a half of my life and can't get it back. What a waste! Never again!!! I'd rather go to Tomkats or anywhere else!
(2)Priya C.
We had the Greek salad and the thin crust veggie pizza twice - it was good! Maybe a bit too much cheese, but imam sure you can request a little less cheese
(4)Ray S.
They have very good food, everyone enjoyed their meals. It was priced a little higher than I wanted to pay bit it was worth it. We sat in the back patio area, it has a nice atmosphere. They have a nice bar and play some great music during dinner. This is our second time here and we will be back. Aloha
(5)Derek G.
Decent food. The pizza is nothing special but it is pretty expensive. I wouldn't recommend if you are looking for something special in Kauai.
(3)Kristi B.
BEST MEAL OUR ENTIRE TIME IN POIPU!!! I have been slacking on my Yelp reviews despite using Yelp every single time I am deciding where to eat or to select a vendor... We ate at The Dolphin, Red Salt, Josselins (which btw was legitamately good), Tortilla Republic.... Pizzetta nailed it. I am an east coaster originally... So, growing up in NJ/NY, I know good Italian food... I now live in Napa-- I know good food! Pizzetta's service, ambiance, prices, and product are totally on point! My fiancé and I were SUPER skeptical about Italian in Hawaii!! We spent every opportunity this trip trying to eat local seafood, sushi, or at least at yelp endorsed spots... We waited until our last night here to check it out. Our bad!! If you're skeptical, do it. We took advantage of the yelp check-in for for the mozz sticks. Not your typical but def delish! I enjoyed the eggplant parm ( which I thought was a gamble- Not at all!). My fiancé enjoyed the fettuccini carbonara. While we did not actually try any of the pizza, plenty of people sitting around us appeared to be happily noshing on thin-crust, delish pie. Enjoy!! I think this place will be around for a long while. We look forward to re-visiting on our next Kauai venture!
(5)Jeff J.
Food was awesome! I had the super combo calzone and added kalua pig. The staff was very attentive and friendly. The mozzarella sticks are very good. The place was packed so may be a good idea to make a reservation.
(5)Holly A.
Perfect Kauai evening. The service from Daniqua was on point, just perfect. The food was better than expected, fettuccine was perfect and the portion was plentiful. Recommended for pasta, salad, and vino. Yum!
(5)Malcolm C.
This place is more than a pizzeria, as they have a nice selection of appetizers & italian dishes. I had the Ono Picatta. Parmesean crusted Ono, topped with a lemon caper butter sauce, served with garlic mashed potatoes & sauteed veggies. This dish was delightful to the palate. The lemon caper butter sauce made the meal. Large portions. The service was nice. The waitress was very attentive. I will definitely be going here again.
(4)Ryan W.
After looking at the menu, I was sure I'd love their pizza here. Unfortunately, I was completely wrong. I decided to get the largest pizza that they have a get a half and half order. The pizza was 16" so it was fairly large. ==Food== Shrimp puttanesca: Shrimp, capers, olives, fresh tomatoes and spicy sauce. After taking the first bit, I was extremely disappointed. When I read "spicy sauce" I expect it to have some spice to it. There was no spice at all. I'm not sure if they put on the wrong sauce or what, but I was very disappointed with this pizza. BBQ chicken: Chicken, homemade papaya BBQ sauce, cilantro and red onions. I was looking forward to this since I've had BBQ chicken pizzas from a half dozen places by now and I've never been disappointed. The sauce here was way too sweet. It tastes like a dessert with chicken on top. Overall, I was very disappointed in the pizza. I was very sad that both of the pizzas that I tried were not good at all. I was even more sad that the large half and half pizza cost around $28... Not sure about the other pizza places on the island, but this pizza joint did not live up to my expectations. Maybe I should have ordered their pasta or another dish, but I wouldn't be back here if I was in the mood for pizza again.
(2)Allison R.
HUGE piece of pizza!!!! you cant go wrong with the pizza lunch special AND if you check in on Yep you get a FREE order of the Moz sticks which were dif then any others I have ever had before and they were GREAT!!!!
(4)Stan W.
In Koloa, HI today and had an early lunch at Pizzetta. We had the pepperoni supreme. Really good pizza! Also, stopped by a few days earlier and had a great Mai Tai. Super nice people running the place.
(4)Lillian R.
My husband and I really enjoyed this little restaurant. The pizza was delicious. It's an open air restaurant, just like every restaurant in Kauai. Has a rustic shabby chic atmosphere. We were seated on the back patio. We ordered one personal pizza and shared it. The staff was friendly and our waitress prompt and attentive. The only reason I did not give it 5 stars is because I saw a GIANT water bug scurry across the floor. I know it is outdoor and not something the restaurant can really prevent, but that's the last thing you want to see while you are eating.
(4)L T.
Gotta say, happy hour rules!! $3 bottled beer and $1.99 pizza! Yummmmm... Loved the mozz sticks- much better than most! And the pepperoni pizza was tasty!! Also half off all apps Will definitely go here every day I'm in south shore!
(5)Kenny C.
GREAT FOOD!.....service, eh?....but the food was so good we went back twice in one week....despite the dismal service.(basically it was the BARTENDER) no personality at all....but I know the next time we're in Koloa, we will still stop in for lunch/dinner at Pizzetta!
(5)Magen I.
All of our entree and dessert items were tasty. Favorite was the ribs and garlic mashed potatoes. The best part of the pizza was the homemade sauce. Only thing was, I wasn't a fan of the mozzarella sticks because they were more like cheesy bread. Great family ambience
(4)Roger W.
We visited as a party of 4 on a Wednesday night. Our waitress, Mimi was spectacular. We had a bruschetta appetizer (with the YELP "check-in mozarella sticks) - both fantastic dishes. I had the meatlovers calzone and asked for some additional sauce on the side, delicious. My wife had a small pizza (shrimp puttanesca), delicious. My sister in law had the Ono fish which she raved about. My brother in law had the eggplant parmesian. Excellent. The marinara, coupled with the perfectly prepared pasta accompanying the eggplant parmesian was a stand-out! After living in Italy for 3 years, DON'T MISS THIS PLACE! Authentic, delicious food and a staff, to include Pat the night manager, who enjoy their job and make the evening extremely enjoyable.
(5)Eric W.
Hawaiian pizza in Hawaii with great service ..... C'mon!!!! Cool breeze and great ambience and Diniqua was an excellent hostess. The kids loved the gelato.
(4)Jessica C.
Great service and food. Ashley our server was the BEST. Check in on yelp and get free mozzarella sticks!
(5)Thomas P.
The pizza smells so delicious as you're walking the old Koloa shopping center... Had to try it! We had the mozzarella sticks (free with yelp check in)... They were delicious! I've never had mozzarella sticks like em. The pizza was good, I loved the one we ordered with the beef meat ball topping! Delicious! The truffle Mac and cheese was pretty good- as was the salad. Our waitress was very nice... The only knock was that my water cup went dry and was never refilled. I didn't big deal it because we were in there late and they didn't sweat us! Couldn't make it back before we left for home, but my kids wanted to go back the next night!
(4)Kayla S.
The pizza lacked a lot of flavor but the service was good and they were friendly. I did order some appetizers those were very good but they were extremely small, for about two people.
(2)Cindy S.
My husband and I came here for dinner one night in Kauai. I love that they're open later than other restaurants in the Poipu area. We checked in on Yelp and got a free order of mozzarella sticks to share (so delicious!) along with a 16' Kalua pig and cheese pizza. The pizza was really tasty! Highly recommend this place- it's a cute place with lovely ambiance if you go later in the evening.
(5)Grayson S.
Great hole in the wall joint! Hawaiian pizza and their "pig" something pizza with some sort of shredded pork and pineapple was the bomb. Cheese sticks are awesome too. Go there during happy hour for sweet deals on appetizers and drink. AWESOME.
(5)Courtney K.
Disappointing experience when visiting Pizzetta Pizza in Koaloa. After being given a $5 coupon on a previous visit my family and I returned to use it. After ordering and paying we were told we could not use the coupon due to the fact we were using a free breadsticks offer through Yelp. What a disappointment to be subject to their bait and switch tactics. Sorry Pizzetta but there's too many other fine establishments in the area to waste another minute on yours. Buyers beware. Get the facts in the beginning before being left with useless coupons.
(3)Dara G.
I came here once on a whim with my group of friends and definitely wanted to come back for the great food, friendly service, and cool atmosphere. We ordered several appetizer plates each time and then a gluten-free pizza. I was so excited to find a gluten free pizza place on the island and Pizzetta Old Koloa Town did not disappoint. On both visits we ordered the Kalua Pig pizza - it's the one distinctively island topping pizza that we couldn't get back on the mainland although they have a nice selection of standard toppings and combinations (including Hawaiian, of course). Our first visit was during happy hour and they have great prices for their happy hour specials and this is also the time that many locals obviously come by and start hanging out with their friends. On our second visit it was the middle of the dinner hour and very busy, but the staff made a good effort to clear a table and seat us quickly, and give us attentive service. I look forward to my next visit!
(4)Sheree S.
I was craving good Italian food and Hawaiian pizza when we went here for lunch. Both the pizza and calzone were disappointing. My favorite part of any pizza is the crust but it was so bland it was like eating hard, white bread. If the sauce and toppings had good flavor I could look past it, but that was bland too. The personal pizza was also almost 20 and they charged about 15 for the calzone PLUS 1.75 per item you want in it.
(2)N B.
Tasty! Giant portions. Had the veggie calzone. Delish with fresh spinach though id have liked 2/3 less garlic cloves in there.
(4)Kristen E.
If you want fresh authentic pizza then come here! Pleasantly surprised wish we had a location in San Diego instead of half a dozen other pizza hut type generic pizza places! Seriously fresh ingredients and more than pizza hut but you get what you pay for. Try it out if you're not happy they'll make you something else just tell them right away. Happy munching!
(5)Brandy V.
We live here & stop by Pizzetta often for happy hour. They have one of the best happy hours on island. Domestic beers are $2.50/$3. Excellent food options too...they have about 9 appetizers on their happy hour that are each 50% off regular price so most of them are $4 each. We always get the zuchini sticks (very good!), bruschetta (awesome!), and caprese. Great tomatoes are hard to find here so sometimes the caprese tomatoes are so/so. Also, they have slices of pizza for $1.99...and they're usually huge. Happy hour ends at 530 so get there early!
(4)rebecca c.
After reading other reviews I had high expectations for the pizza, perhaps too high. We ordered a margherita pizza, caprese and of course the cheese sticks (make sure you check-in when you arrive). The dipping (marinara) sauce for the cheese sticks (mozzarella baked, between two layers of "butter crust") was very tasty, the cheese sticks themselves benefited greatly from the application of salt. The pizza, I'm not a fan of the crust and despite the fact that I really wanted to like it I found the pizza left something to be desired. The caprese was very good! If you have a hankering for pizza and find yourself in the area around happy-hour, go find a seat on the back patio and order a slice. Service was friendly and attentive.
(3)Vincent V.
Friendly, comfortable restaurant with really, really good pizza (as compared to even NYC pizza). Service is fast, salads are great and pasta dishes are good enough to come back to year after year - as we have. One of the best inexpensive meals we had on the island.
(5)Xenia K.
My daughter was craving pizza for almost a week while we were on the island. So one day while in Poipu we came here. They sat us down right away. Crevice was fast and food was fine. We came here for pizza for my daughter. As long as she is happy, I'm happy. She said she'd come back. So I give this place four stars.
(4)Rob D.
Loved the chicken salad I had. I followed that with the gnocchi appetizer which was very flavorful and just enough in amount to go with the salad.
(4)Ashley L.
Some of the best food I ate on that trip was here! The time we went I had their bacon macaroni and cheese and it was absolutely amazing! The second time we went I had a calzone and WOW it was the best I've ever had! I ordered one with sun dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, feta, ham and pineapple. It was fabulous! Service was good both times! I'm sad we don't have a pizza place this good back home! So good!
(5)Samir S.
Good quality pizza. A wide variety of Italian dishes. Friendly service which is prompt. Very family friendly. I ordered the Margherita pizza which was prepared well. The kids had a great time. An added bonus are the TVs which were playing a sporting event .
(5)Tracie G.
Great service and a nice atmosphere to relax in. We even saw some Geckos hanging in the patio garden. All the food we ordered was awesome and thanks to help we even got a free appetizer! Great Italian food and we will definitely go back. We highly recommend it if you are craving some good italian.
(5)Sally C.
I asked if it was possible to have a different sauce on my pasta. After much discussion between the server and kitchen, I was told that the menu had changed and it was now prepared as I asked. The scallops were small and the Ono dry, but the pasta was tasty. I asked for Voignier. When she brought a glass of red wine, I questioned my order and she told me that WAS Viogner. At that point I chose not to argue with stupid. We ate and left, not to return!
(2)K M.
I was very happy with everything at Pizetta's! The location is great, right in the heart of Old Koloa Town. There is ample parking in the back parking lot which not too many people know about. Reservations on opentable are a MUST!! We went on a Wednesday night at 6:30 p.m. and every table was full and every seat at the bar was taken! We were seated promptly at 6:30, our server took our drink and food order within 10 minutes. Our drinks came in 5 minutes and our appetizer sampler in 10 minutes after ordering. The $12 sampler was great and just yummy comfort food. The plate contained 3 stuffed mushrooms, 3 pieces of fried mozzarella, 5 sticks of baked parmesan zucchini. Everything tasted great! My husband ordered the chicken marsala with roasted garlic red potatoes and he said the sauce was really good and the potatoes were really good. It was a large serving too. I ordered the Gnocchi Ala Romana which was around 3 or 4 really large gnocchi, with parmigiano, pecorino, marinara sauce and your choice of sauteed local fish, chicken, or shrimp. I chose chicken. The flavors were really good, the dish was very satisfying, but there was no way I could eat all of that! Our servers were attentive but not overly so. Even with a packed house, we were checked on at least 5 times during the hour by three different servers. We will definitely be back again to try their pizzas which the people next to us were raving about! All in all, not a fancy place, but a very moderately priced, good food, good service, great atmosphere place to dine!
(5)Ashley S.
Fantastic pizza! We got take out from Pizzetta twice while we were on our honeymoon in Kauai. The BBQ Chicken pizza is the best, definitely give it a try!
(4)Jessica S.
This would get 5 stars however the service was very disappointing. The food was EXCELLENT!!!!!! Amazing!! The BEST ribs I've ever had, and I've tasted a lot of ribs. The gluten free pizza was also amazing some of the best I've had. I was disappointed in the portion sizes, extremely small for you pay. $18 for a HALF RACK and we paid over $26 for a 10inch gluten free pizza. The server did not make the experience Positive. She messed up the bill-we were charged for two beers which she didn't catch and wasn't very apologetic when it happened. We had to wait longer for her to correct the issue. Even more so, we wanted a make your own pizza but didn't want to pay $2.25 PER TOPPING. she said she would take care of us. She didn't. She gave us little attention and almost blew us off. I was very disappointed. If you like to have a nice view the back "porch" is lovely. Lots of green and it's very cozy, especially at night (when we went)
(4)Richard B.
Great service. Nice casual atmosphere. Homemade sausage with fennel so good on the Roma pizza. Liked the local beer and wine selection. Good choice!! Plus Grace is a fantastic person and waitress. Desert: we loved the island made gelato .
(4)Sheena M.
My husband and I ate here thinking this is going to be amazing. We were not so happy. It was too much cheese. And I love cheese. Tasted like 1 step up from frozen pizza
(2)Bita S.
This place is great. We came to Kauai for our honeymoon and gave already ate dinner here the first 2 nights. The pizza is great.. the calzones even better. The price is not as horrifying as some of the places on the island. Donica is awesome too! Super friendly!
(5)Christina P.
Love this place!! We were here for our anniversary in Seprtember. We had a kalua pork pizza with pineapple and barbecue plum sauce that was excellent. We were so surprised that we were able to get it in the gluten free version--a definite plus!!! Beautiful seating area outside also. Great pizza and beer--what more could one ask? Will definitely come back when we return to Kauai.
(5)Tonia S.
Pizza is average and the price is expensive. $20 for a tiny pIzza that was marginal. there are a few great gems in Poipu & Kapaa is only a short drive. a short drive to Costco and you'll get better pizza.
(2)Jen P.
our last meal in Kauai! toooo many options! which is great if your vegetarian and struggle to find a menu which would spoil you with options! Appetizers: Bruschetta- was delicious! Main Course: Fettuccine Quattro Formaggio= was delicious! Vegetarian pizza - was great! Cheese pizza with jalapenos was delicious as well! Dessert: We did get some brownie sundae type of dessert which was amazing. the food was delicious! but service was average. our server seemed like she was in a hurry and kinda would mess up a bit which was not fun but that wasnt too bad.
(5)Rhonda H.
Yuk. Had meat lasagna and tropical salad. Both were awful. The lasagna was basically pasta with very little sauce and even less meat. Tasteless. The tropical salad had chicken on it, which I think was canned. The dressing was tasteless too. Overall the entire meal was really poor. Service was very slow, even though there were very few patrons in the place. Over priced and poor quality, don't go.
(1)Sarah F.
Delicious food! I ate here yesterday for lunch and had the Ono sandwich. The meat was cooked perfectly and the pasta salad was very good. Today, my family and I tried the pizza, and I highly recommend trying the pepperoni supreme pizza. If you want a nice cocktail try their tropical iced tea.
(5)Lily N.
The husband and I had a hunkering for some pizza after eating so much fish. It was a little late and this place was open. We got the 16 inch margherita. It wasn't great, but it wasn't horrible either. It was just meh. It was on the thinner side, so at least that was a plus as we don't like thick, bready pizza. $20+ for a meh pizza is not my cup of tea. But, it hit the spot when needed. Overall, if you can't find anything else open or that catches your eye, then you can give them your $20.
(2)Sarah L.
Grumpy bartender, but service was great regardless and the food was delicious!! BBQ pizza had a deliciously sweet sauce and the Caesar salad was classically epic. Sadly I was too full to get to the gelato, but it looked amazing!
(4)Angelina S.
Absolutely wonderful! Food and service were great :) Stopped on our way through town back to our hotel and were so happy we did. Small pizza and a salad is plenty for two people. One of the best meals we had on the island!
(5)Michael C.
I was with a group of 5 and we chose this place over TomKats. Although, there did not seem to be anything particularly wrong with TomKats, there was no one to greet us when we entered their restaurant, there was only one person eating there, and on top of that there were the two resident cats just sitting in the middle of the hallway leading up to the seating area. I should mention I'm allergic to cats! Anyway, back to Pizzetta. Their menu looked legit and they did have soup which one of my friends demanded. She ended up not getting anything. haha. But my two buddies did. I shared a large pizza, with half meat lovers and half hawaiian, with my one friend AT. While my other friend, BNG, got a large bowl of Spaghetti Bolognese. Jesus, my friend BNG devoured his spaghetti in 10 minutes. The waitress came by and said, "guess you were hungry huh? you killed that thing!" BNG later grabbed a slice of our huge pizza. Does anyone feed this kid?!? AT and I tried our best to end the pizza, and we succeeded. We were stuffed. The damage was very reasonable and I would definitely come back here again.
(4)Julie B.
Best Italian food we've had in Poipu!! Great casual atmosphere, wonderful selections, and it's priced right! The Chopped Salad is yummy & the pizza too! Every time we come to Kauai and stay in Poipu, we stop in and enjoy a meal or two! Koloa town is very quaint and we always enjoy looking in the small shops for souvenirs to take home too. ALOHA
(5)Gary M.
I so wanted pizza like I had two years ago here.... Juicy, fluffy and hot 4 Yelp star pizza- boooooo all I got some dry cardboard thingy - at least it was hot... I had a slice of cheese pizza at the Costco the other night. You know something's gotta give when Costco pizza tastes gourmet compared to dine in Pizza. So as for tonight's offering at Pizzetta: the crust was like frozen. (not frozen pizza, but the box it comes in) The top was like it had been under the heat lamp too long or like someone who goes to tanning salon twice a day every day of the week. Pasta was not any better. Disappointing. $44 incl tip... at least it didn't cost and arm and leg. Just an arm and some tastebuds that were a casualty. g
(2)kathy b.
Went for bday celebration an was not disappointed. Great service and exceptional food. Casual Hawaii relaxed fine dining. Will return
(5)Robert K.
Stopped by to get some pasta to go. Ordered Penne Siciliano and a side Ceasar salad. Good food , could have used a little more bread but delicious.
(4)Sum Dum Gai S.
We ordered three large pizzas for the extended family. A large cheese, large margherita, large Italian sausage, mushroom, and onion which totaled about $70. They were all tastier than the looked. They looked a bit boring but were actually very good. The family loved the margherita especially and commented how tasty the basil was. We picked it up and appreciated the very Kauai pick up estimated time of "a few minutes." No rush we were on Hawaiian time anyways.
(4)Rae M.
Good pizza, decent delivery time (35 minutes). Not great, but when you don't feel like going out for dinner for the fourth night in a row or ordering room service, your options are severely limited if you're staying in the Poipu area. This place seemed like the only restaurant with food delivery in a 10-mile radius. Thankfully, the meal was satisfying.
(3)Full Service Electric A.
Had an order for delivery for 4 of us. Ordered a ham & kalua pork pizza & received ham, mushrooms & onions. Not sure if the rest of the order was correct or not but I could only choke down a couple bites. Crust is nasty too! Eating at Da Crack tomorrow, proven quality there!
(1)M S.
Service is poor & pizza is acceptable. I Specifically asked before ordering that we were on a schedule (we had a tour 5 mins. away) and if pizza could be done in 20 mins.if not we would just try again for dinner. Well, It took twice as long!!! we had to woof down our pizza and never received a drink refill. I would not go here again. The waitress was apologetic and gave us a few $ off but it didn't matter because we were so frustrated by the long wait and fear of missing our tour.
(2)Katie F.
This was our other pizza stop on Kauai and I much preferred the pizza here compared to Brick Oven Pizza. The prices are about the same but I like their thin crust here. I wish we had known this, but we later found a coupon for this place in some of the tourist books that you find everywhere for one free medium pizza with a large purchase.
(4)Kate R.
The service is awful. Our waiter was scattered and not attentive at all. Pizza was just ok. Don't waste your time.
(2)Christian H.
You won't find many choices to go out to dinner on the sleepy Island of Kauai. This area rolls up the streets by about 830pm even on a Thursday night. Pizzetta is a good, easy choice for dinner & friendly service; the pizzas are almost too big for just one person to have individually...so be ready to share and have leftovers. Lorissa, the manager, is especially nice and went to the trouble to locate Salt Pond ice cream for one of my local friends that can't seem to get enough of it. That's service with a smile - very nice!
(4)Emily F.
Really enjoyed the food and atmosphere in the restaurant. The location is really pretty, being in the old town. We shared a pizza and salad which was fresh and tasty with decent ingredients.
(4)Imani S.
Didn't meet expectations but did enjoy the mozzarella sticks which was much more like quesadillas .
(2)Alan C.
Came for happy hour -- $3 Mai Tais, $3 draft beer (Rooster Brew was awesome) and half price appetizers. Mai Tais were excellent and not some watered down happy hour swill. Bruschetta was some of the tastiest we've had anywhere; fresh tomatoes were super flavorful. We loved that so much that we ordered the Caprese. Basil was fresh and all delicious. Waiter was friendly and attentive. We liked it immensely and would happily come back during daily 3:00-5:00 happy hour.
(5)Blake B.
Almost a Saturday night live skit. The place was half empty with many of four tops open. We had a party of seven. The hostess said a 20 min wait. I reply can't you jut put 2 four tops together? After a blank stare and an awkward silence she goes and asks somebody inside. She returns with a 15 min wait. Good luck if you choose to go there. I hear the food is OK.
(1)Randy R.
Awesome place. Best thing was the 5 star service. Ask for Lisa! Had the Caesar with shrimp, a pizza and the kids got pasta. Might be back before returning the the mainland.
(5)Ajay P.
Definitely one of the best Italian restaurants on Kauai. Lots of options for vegetarians including eggplant parm, pesto pasta, and El Greco pizza (sundried tomatoes and artichokes) - yum! We cleaned off each plate!!!
(5)Celeste T.
Service was amazing. We were originally sitting back in the very back, where there was a nice garden feel, but my daughter got too cold so they quickly moved us forward to the front/inside of the restaurant so she could warm up. We ate pasta dishes - I had the cheese ravioli, my husband the spaghetti bolognese - while our daughter had pizza. Service was excellent, and while we came in the height of the dinner rush, food was well paced even if a bit slow. The waiter kept us updated on our food's status as much as was reasonable, and we seemed to be of the same pace as the tables that were sat at about the same time. We have also had take out pizza since then, which was quite tasty. Their pizza crust is amazing. We've also gone back for gelato take out, which was a very nice end to a day full of hiking and adventuring! Definitely fans.
(4)Joe H.
The calzones here are incredible! My family and I have been coming to the island for 15 years and each time, we spend about 2 weeks. We usually just stop by here to buy a slice of pizza as we stroll down Kaloa road. It wasn't until a few days ago that we actually went and sat and had dinner here. We all said to each other, "what took us so long? I personally had one of the calzones but my mom had the pasta with marinara sauce and her hubby and my girlfriend split a pizza. All of it was delicious and hot! Great local vibe, not too touristy, and the open air style makes for a perfect temperature when those trades come in!
(4)Emily R.
I'd picked up a few brochures from the travel booth at Poipu Shopping Center (also our source for Starbucks, another favorite), and chosen one for Pizzetta - knowing full well we'd need a casual night of pizza at our resort sometime. After looking at their menu, I was super impressed by their creative pizzas! We decided to order in and it was super easy to call up, order and have them deliver to the resort (we were at the Sheraton). Although it was a hard choice, the man and I decided to share a Mina Mo (olives, mushrooms & goat cheese) and a Paradiso (grilled chicken, pesto, fire roasted vegetable medley and feta cheese). Combined with one of the bottles of wine we'd picked up at Kukuiula Market on our way off the plane, this pizza after a hard day's hike was devine. We watched the sun go down by the beach and chowed down!
(4)Nick Y.
Excellent food! My wife and 6 year old twin boys were famished when we arrived and were very nicely surprised. We were seated on the back porch, which was nice and the atmosphere was great. Very relaxed but also professional. My wife and I split an Italian chopped salad and the Roma pizza (homemade Italian sausage and artichoke) while our son's had the penne with butter and cheese and cheese pizza, both from the keiko menu. Everyone loved their food! Excellent meal all around. Would definitely recommend this restaurant for families similar to ours.
(4).Hon H.
It was our first afternoon here and we were starving after the long plane ride, but didn't want anything big. We were wandering around Koloa town, and figured we'd stop in for a slice and a beer. Well, the slices were BIG. Like a quarter of a pie. Yeah, I ate the whole thing along with a Long board ale. I had the vegetarian slice that was completely covered with olives, tomatoes, peppers, onions, garlic, etc. My hon of hons husband got the pepperoni, which was similarly covered with slices of pepperoni. I am a bit of a crust fanatic, and their crust was cooked to perfection and nicely chewy. Delicious pizza, really kind and friendly service.
(4)Alana K.
We ordered our pizzas to go, and I waited in our getaway vehicle, so I can't speak for the ambiance or the customer service. But the thin crust pies were good. We had one amazingly delicious and insanely garlicky Caterina (roasted garlic, spinach, goat cheese, red cream sauce), and one somewhat lopsided and lackluster plain cheese. Is $17 far too much for a cheese pizza? Absolutely. But it's a decent price for their more adventurous pies. And I don' t know that you'll do much better in Kauai.
(3)Ed L.
My Yelp iPhone app was acting up, so I could not check in to this place Saturday night, 09/03. A group of friends and I hit up this place for good food, good times, and plenty of beer. Fortunately for me, I didn't drink too much, since I had to drive a little bit thereafter and it was night time.Having pizza to carb load helped with the budget and it was better to pay a local restaurant, than a resort. The waiter suggested that we group up with 3 people each for check purposes, so that worked out good. We had a 15 person group, and that a 18% gratuity was added on when we got the tab. I was shocked, but ugh, oh well. We ordered the vegetarian pizza and the shrimp putanesca (sp?) pizza - both 16". And had 2 beers each. The shrimp one was interesting and enjoyed every bit of it. The vegetarian one tasted more like Pizza Hut, but it was good regardless. Recommended when you're on a budget in Kauai. Parking is limited, so do arrive early before the crowd shows up. Support local! B+
(4)john h.
Came here for happy hour around 4:00 p.m. one afternoon. Pros: $1.75 bud, and $3 fire rock Cons: Slow service Slices of pizza for $2. It took forever to get a slice of pizza, when it arrived it was cold. It looked like the type of pizza you would get at a roller rink or miniature golf course. .
(2)Cynthia G.
I was looking for a good pizza place while in town and this place hit the spot. We did a half and half pizza and it worked out for me and my husband. They were definitely accommodating to our needs. Pizza and Beer hit the spot in Kauai.
(5)Sara B.
I am rating this place on the total package. The food is decent nothing amazing but a good slice all in all. Ask the servers for their suggestions and go with it! The Gelato is YUM. Really what made this experience great was everything. The server was super laid back and funny..Very calm throughout the whole thing. The music in the background was soothing and old school jazz mixed with newer mixes. The little outdoor porch that backs up to their little garden is super cute. I felt like I was in a little bistro in Europe, although I was at a pizza joint in Hawaii. The company I was with made the whole package OUTSTANDING
(5)Critical Y.
We went to Pizzetta based on the Yelp score. It was, however, pretty bad. Got 2 speg with meatballs for the kids--they liked it and the sauce wasn't bad. The pizza we got, however, was really bad--crust was overcooked (hard) & the cheese & toppings tasted like a frozen pizza. Salad was reasonable (caesar)--we will not be going back and cannot give a good review of this restaurant.
(2)Summer S.
Good pepperoni pizza about $4 a slice. The meat lasagna was also very tasty.
(4)Lissete D.
When in Hawai'i we try to economize as much as possible. One way we manage doing that is by having dinners at home (condo) or by taking advantage of Happy Hour specials. Pizzetta has a very well priced Happy Hour menu. My husband & I had the stuffed mushrooms (very good), baby back ribs appetizer (very good), Mozzarella Cheese (good) and a slice of pizza (good). He had a beer and I had a mai tai. Grand total was $21 plus tip!
(4)Chris B.
Very good pizza. Excellent service. Good prices. Great find. We like the feel of the restaurant layout. Highly recommend. We will be back
(4)R L.
Best meal we have had so far in Kauai! Reasonable prices, very friendly servers and fantastic pizza. I would have this every week if we lived here! We ordered pizza, mozzarella sticks and two salads, all delish! Especially good when you're sick of high priced resort area food.
(5)Cindy F.
I am a pizza fan! So, I am pretty picky about my pizza. We needed a place to carbo load before the Kauai Marathon and came across the reviews for Pizzetta. My husband and brother ordered pasta and I ordered the bbq chicken pizza. It may have been one of the best I have had. It was so good! The prices were reasonable and the portions were large. The skimpy amount of leftover pizza we shared the next day made me wish I had gotten an extra one!
(5)Amanda M.
Reasonably priced good portions of good food in an expensive area. Recommend the pizzas and appetizers. The staff was incredibly friendly with good wine recommendations!
(5)April M.
Great value. Pizza was very good. Drinks were stiff and a good value. Will leave too full but it is good comfort food.
(4)Court B.
The pizza has always been great, and always fresh and hot. Was not very impressed with service tonight. Came after a long busy day at work excited for some pizza and was turned away five minutes before closing. I get it, you want to go home. But at least serve people until your posted closing sign on door.
(3)Rami D.
The food has always been pretty great, but the new owner has added a lot of class. The owner has changed the music to old-school days and you almost feel transported to a more sweeter moment in time. The food is wonderful- I always go with pepperoni pizza and my mother-in-lawl ordered her own creation a "white pizza." My husband joked and said they were probably thinking you meant a pizza for just "white people," because they had never heard of it before here. I guess a "white pizza" is like a Margarita pizza with no red sauce. My mother-in-law loved it! Don't forget to get the coupon in the tourist magazines outside in the main walk way. There is usually one for $5.00 as long as you spend $30. Great drink as well.
(5)Suzie G.
Mangia!!! While on vacation and if you are staying in the area, I highly recommend this restaurant. Living in California I've had my fair share of great italian restaurant food. This little gem of a find gets two huge thumbs up. I will make it a point (even if I'm not staying in the area) to go back and enjoy the food.
(5)Cristina G.
Awesome pizza. Great atmosphere. Salad was a little lackluster for $13 but everything on the islands is expensive. So happy with the service and quality food. Thank you!
(4)John K.
My wife and our two teenagers and I were very satisfied with the four different pastas, foccacia bread, salads and service. Casual, relaxed atmosphere and family friendly. The food came very quickly, which surprised us. Highly recommended!
(4)Gordon W.
We really enjoyed this place. Food was good, atmosphere was great and the service was excellent. Great place to take the family.
(4)Kate D.
For pizza in Hawaii, it might not be too bad, but I'm a bit of a pizza snob and Pizzetta just didn't do it for me. We had Kalua pork on the pizza, and I have to say, the pork was excellent, but that was where the excellence stopped. The crust was soggy and bland, the sauce didn't taste freshy and had a tinny flavor, and the cheese was lacking in quantity. Wouldn't go back the next time I'm in Koloa.
(2)Sarah M.
I am just realizing that we had WAY more Italian food on this trip than I thought... This was one of my favorite meals. Cute town with fun shops. This place seemed like a friendly neighborhood joint. The server was exceptionally friendly and the food was some of the best we had. We decided to order a few different appetizers and the server suggested that we order them separately rather than on a sampler plate because it was happy hour and they were a better deal this way. Liked this guy already. The parmesan crusted baked zucchini, mozzarella sticks, and stuffed mushrooms were AWESOME. I liked how they were baked instead of fried. They didn't taste greasy and felt like they were part of a home-cooked meal. Everyone split the pizza which wasn't as good as in Hanalei but they all liked it. I had the Chicken Milanese with a side of pasta instead of mashed potatoes and it was really good. I love that they baked the chicken again...after so much greasy food on this trip, it was nice to have a baked option. I probably reversed the healthy part since it was in a light cream sauce. Still good though. Great little place - be sure to stop by if you're in the area!
(5)Deke C.
Had pasta last visit, pizza this year. Both were good, but staff could step it up a notch. I would go back, it's good.
(4)Niyati S.
Awesome food. We carried out both times because our kids were not cooperating.. But the ambiance looked great. The food was awesome. We tried their pizzas, garlic bread, mozarella sticks and three different pastas. SImply awesome :)
(5)Shayna L.
We had an excellent dinner. The Chop-Chop salad is worth going back for all by itself! I had the salad w/the BAKED Mozzarella Sticks (which were free w/the Yelp app) A perfect combo. My husband had the Shrimp Fettuccine & it was lightly sauced, not overly creamy or too rich. Lisa was our server & we have followed her from Joe's on the Green (her day job) to Pizzetta - she is that good!
(5)Matt L.
Hit the spot for a quick pizza fix on the last night in Kauai. I had the chicken Milanese with garlic mashed potatoes, and the folks had the combo pizza. My food was good, not too heavy and had just the right amount of flavor. 12" Pizza was tasty, not greasy and a good amount of food for two. Drink prices were reasonable and the food was priced about right for the area (that is to say kinda pricey but compared to the surrounding area, OK.) Service was good, food sent fast. Word of caution. I'm not a foody. I like the Olive Garden. Take from that what you will. And visit this place if you want a good meal at a good price on the south shore.
(4)Eric C.
As pizza goes it's just OK. But after eating lots of seafood, tropical fruit, and other island foods you might be just craving a slice or two. This place will fill that need. Guess they deliver too.
(3)Adam K.
This is your basic pizza place. The BBQ chicken pizza was actually pretty good! I had a super combo calzone and it was cold in the middle when delivered but crispy and the crust is not too bad at all. It's a solid 3 star experience.
(3)Kathi S.
It's OK. The people are great and very friendly. The food is alright but nothing to write home about. We go there when other places are full.
(3)Savannah T.
Poor service. The waitress had an attitude like we were a burden to her. It took 10 minutes before we got water and another 15 minutes if you wanted a coke. I sat with 2 empty water glasses the whole time. I could understand if they were busy but it really wasn't that busy, there was only 4 tables in the waitresses section. There was only 3 people working and they were definitely understaffed. The table wasn't set and the food took a really long time. I work in the restaurant business so I can understand how things can take a while, but this was just a really bad experience and I won't becoming back.
(1)Minty N.
A nice mom and pop place if you are craving pizza. My husband and I went here for takeout after a long day outdoors during our stay at the Hyatt. We had the Hawaiian pizza which was good but dulls in comparison to NY pizza. Great option though if you want to save some money while staying at Grand Hyatt which could easily cost 150/dinner for two.
(4)Danielle P.
Definitely try this place! Absolutely delicious! Try the cheese sticks guarantee you will be surprised.
(4)A T.
We enjoyed the lunch special that included a slice of pizza and a salad. The pizza of the day was Roma (artichoke hearts and sausage - very good). Paired with a few cold beers and a perfect table on the back patio that overlooked the garden....happy, happy! The waitress was attentive, funny, and friendly. It wasn't that busy the afternoon we were there, which was a surprise because the delicious smell of their pizzas was billowing out on the sidewalk and I thought for sure it'd lure people in. I'd definitely go back to this place to try out more menu items or maybe for happy hour some time. The bar area looked cool.
(4)johanna e.
I was a little put off when they told us it would be a 45 minute wait when there were several open tables visible. However, we gave them our cell number, went off to do some shopping and got a call less than 20 minutes later that our table was ready. Our server Shay was very friendly and helpful-when we were trying to decide between two pizza options she told me we could have half and half for no additional charge. Sweet! We had 1/2 Caterina and 1/2 Meat Lovers and each side was delicious. We also ordered the spaghetti bolognese, which I enjoyed even though I typically don't like meat sauce. We were too full to order dessert, which is too bad because their dessert menu looked really yummy. Overall: a nice place to go for a casual date in Kauai.
(4)Daniel A.
Best pizza on Kauai, although service is slow.
(4)Jamie G.
Came here twice in 2007 and have basically been talking it up ever since. Thankfully when I took my husband here, Pizzetta once again didn't disappoint! We ordered the baked zucchini and it was SO yummy. Then we got a 16" Hawaiian Pizza...I mean, when in Rome, right? :) Lots of leftovers to take back to our condo. Check this place out, you won't regret it!
(5)Brian H.
Good pizza. Very friendly gets them an extra star. Despite some issues, They forgot one pizza and one appetizer. I would go back. They gave us another pizza for free (we ordered 3 and got 4). They didn't charge for the starter they forgot. Good stuff.
(4)Veronica R.
Good pizza and wine. I also enjoyed the old swing and jazz music playing in the background. The pizza was averagely good and tasty, and the staff was great!
(4)Monica R.
Got the Catrina pizza and added kalua pork... Delicious. Thin yummy crust. Split it between four people.
(5)Daniel Dong-Kyu K.
Sad to say, this is the worst pizza I've ever tasted. Straight up tasted like frozen pizza. We ordered the shrimp puttanesca, and it barely had any shrimp on it. Even their pepperoni supreme was not good at all. The pizzas would get cold, just a few minutes after we've received them. If you're gonna have pizza in your name, at least serve some decent pizza! Just wonderful service. We waited 25 minutes just to get our miniscule appetizer sampler, which is a total waste of money. Then an additional 20 minutes to get our pizzas. No apologies or anything. And we always had to ask for water re-fills. I will never be back here that's for sure. I'm being extremely generous with 2 stars. I gotta say I love the area of old town Koloa though and all the neat shops.
(2)Caroline L.
Average pizza. Does not stand out. Plus is that you can order slices from the side of the restaurant during lunch time. We had the veggie pizza which was so so. Crust could have been more crispy in my opinion.
(3)Dan L.
This place was a real breath of fresh air! My wife and I were in town on our honeymoon and we were really looking forward to a relaxed meal. It was perfect and We LOVED the pizza! It was exactly what we were looking for. We liked it so much, we had to go beck before heading home. Thanks for one of the highlights of our trip!
(5)Jenny T.
This review is for the Chicken Marsala only: SUPERB! I ordered it to go and ate it at Poipu Beach. They gave a huge portion with lots of chicken, delicious penne pasta and some mashed potatoes. All of it was hearty, flavorful and just so satisfying in my mouth! Too bad I just ate about 2000+ calories in one meal right before shedding my clothes in a bikini :/
(4)Noel J.
We went back twice for the decent and moderately priced Italian food. The ambiance is quite nice and the staff is very friendly- though the kitchen is a little slow. The food was 50/50 great or not great at all. My ribs were huge but very odd with a tomato sauce over the top instead of BBQ. My spouse loved his chicken parm. (Huge portions by the way- we got two meals out of our order) on a different visit we got pizza which smelled heavenly from the street but tasted exactly like a frozen digiorno. The pasta was excellent however....so try it, we went twice!
(4)Jesse S.
Reading reviews we weren't expecting a lot but our son insisted on pizza. We're glad he did! We had the mozzarella sticks (homemade, free thanks to Yelp check-in!), shrimp puttanesca pizza, (we subbed in artichoke for black olives), kid's pepperoni pizza, and the Greek salad. All were delicious. The crust was very good- crust is never yeasty enough IMHO but it certainly wasn't bad. The sauce had nice spice. The veggies were fresh and tasty. The salad was actually amazingly flavorful!
(4)John J.
We ate here 4 different times during our visit it was so good. The pizza is obviously great and the pasta is top notch. Don't be misled by the curb presence, there is plenty of seating inside with open windows on both front and back. Staff was different virtually every time but all were friendly.
(4)Medina Z.
My husband is a picky eater and we were in search of good, simple food. I didn't even remember coming across this place in my search on yelp for places to try dining at while in Kauai, but we happened to have some luck in stopping and walking by the area. The smell is amazing and it lingers down the road, past the supermarket. We both looked at each other and said, 'WE HAVE TO TRY THIS SPOT" and thank God we did. We decided to have their Caterina pizza - roasted garlic, spinach, and goat cheese in a red cream sauce - WOW! We were both pleasantly surprised. I'm not a huge goat eating person and neither is he, but this just melted in our mouths. It was rich, but not too rich, and so creamy! The crust was nice and crisp! Our mouths water whenever we speak of this place. The plain pizza was delicious too if you don't like toppings. The mozzarella sticks were very good and unique because of their butter crusted coating. The garlic sticks were also very nice. We went between lunch and dinner, around 3-4, so it wasn't crowded when we went inside, but it got crowded when we were leaving. The service is okay and I love the shirts the waitresses wear " PIZZETA MO' BETTA" - so New Yorkish! LOL As New Yorkers, we definitely approve and recommend this pizza! DELISH! I don't know how anyone could rate this place with less than a four, really! I miss Hawaii! :(
(5)Samantha V.
Love the Kahlua pig and cheese pizza!!! Great service. Always our first stop when we get to the island:)
(4)Myke O.
Pizza was good but could use a little more cheese. Sauce was just a little spicey but was still good. Service was a little slow because the kitchen was backed up but the waitress was nice enough to give us kamaaina (10% discount) to apologize. Would go here again.
(4)Chad L.
I absolutely love this place. The pizza is amazing. My favorite is the Spicy Shrimp Puttanesca. Or, the one with goat cheese and spinach. I have had other kinds too, but those two really stand out. Order a salad- me and my family of three can share one salad, it's that big. We each get some on a share plate, and it's just the right amount so that we still have room for pizza. In fact, I'm afraid of how much pizza I'd eat if I didn't start with salad. The place has great atmosphere. Candles, mellow lighting, a cozy yet vibrant undertone. And the people or great. I've been there three times over the course of many months, and yet they recognized me as a repeat customer on my third visit. Impressive for a place that must see countless diners each month. They do pizza by the slice for lunch, with a handy opening there for street traffic. They have gelato too right there in the entrance. Can't wait to go back!
(5)Sara J.
I love pizza and am quite picky about it. This pizza was great, it was tasty as can be and the large pizza was more than enough pizza for two (we had leftovers). The salad was delicious and large enough to share. The service was great, too. Kauai is full of expensive eateries, which are nice, but sometimes you just want to cheaper dinner, Pizzetta is great for that.
(5)Alex S.
Good pizza and close to Poipu. They also deliver. I prefer a thicker crust which is why I gave three stars. Otherwise it was tasty!
(3)Kathryn M.
great service, great pizza, reasonable prices. definitely check them out!
(5)Laura K.
Pizzetta is an OK restaurant if you don't care about service and you don't order the pizza. This is my second time to Kauai and last time I visited 15 years ago, I went to Brick Oven Pizza. Brick Oven was a memorably good and fun place to eat. I returned there prior to eating at Pizzetta, and had a similarly good experience at Brick Oven the second time, 15 years later. We decided to eat at Pizzetta for three reasons. First, there was a great smell coming from the place while shopping in Koloa the day before. Second, a shopkeeper recommended the pizza there. Third, some reviews claimed the pizza was better than Brick Oven, and Pizzetta was closer to our resort. We are complete pizza lovers and in our home state of California, we have been known to travel upwards of 70 miles to get the pizza we want... so we definitely care about quality pizza and have the experience eating it :) I did notice the reviews that claimed the crust on the pizza was like frozen pizza. You know how Yelp can be. The reviewers can sometimes exaggerate the truth. So I chose to ignore the negative reviews, but only to my own hazard. The pizza was crap. The crust didn't bend like fresh pizza does... it "snapped" just like any frozen pizza would. I would bet almost any amount of money that they do serve frozen dough here. My wife had the ribs and my daughter had the seafood pasta. Both of these dishes were fine. Nothing excellent, just OK. Also on the positive side, the atmosphere was cool. The furnishings were nice and the decor was pretty good. But, probably the worst thing about the experience at Pizzetta was the service. Our waitress was a dingbat, probably on some kind of drugs... and maybe those drugs were prescribed because she may have been mentally ill. First, she came late to our table, and seemed disoriented. She took our drink and appetizer (garlic bread) order, and said "My name is Lisa" as she walked away. She returned briefly to take our menus, but then realized we hadn't ordered dinner yet. Mumbling to herself without any prompting from us, she realized her mistake and left. Before she was able to deliver the drinks, she returned to take our dinner order. We like to relax at dinner and take it slow, but we begrudgingly submitted our dinner order. Again, she told us her name was Lisa. Our drinks did come shortly thereafter via the manager. We suspect Lisa is her daughter... otherwise there was no explanation for how she could have remained employed. After about 10-15 minutes, our dinner came. But not our garlic bread. There wasn't any explanation given. Just the dinner put in front of us. After everyone was served dinner, "Lisa" explained that the garlic bread was being handled by the manager. We told her that we didn't need it anymore, and that it was meant to be an appetizer. She was visibly distraught, but quickly left. The manager came with the garlic bread the very next minute, and claimed the first order was burned. She offered to comp us the bread, which is probably the only saving grace preventing them from receiving one star. We're not sure whether or not to believe the bread was burned, given the bozo nature of our waitress... but we accepted it and moved on with our meal. My wife's second glass of wine that she ordered after this fiasco ended up being closer to a half serving. At this point, we were ready to withhold all tips but didn't have the right bills, so ended up tipping about 5 bucks. This was our last meal on our week-long vacation. Of course, we ate out every meal from breakfast through dinner. This was the only meal that completely disappointed us. I seriously recommend that you consider other options unless you are really lazy and don't give a crap about service or food quality.
(2)Darrell R.
The Kalua Pig & Cabbage is great!
(4)Benjamin L.
Decent penne bolognese for me, decent margherita calzone for my wife, decent side salad for both of us. Service was pleasant and prompt. Nothing special, but fit the bill. And the place itself is nice, with a small garden in back we sat next to.
(3)Mike C.
I have to say I was a little disappointed. The smell was awesome, but the pizza was just so so. Not bad, but not as good as the smell. I feel like the pizza could have been cooked a little more to get the cheese a little crispy on the edges.
(3)Charlie W.
One of our favorite restaurants in Poipu. They have great pizza and salads. The service is average but very typical of Kauai.
(4)Mike G.
No wait for a table on a Thursday night around 7 pm. Ordered bread sticks that never arrived. Pizza crust was very plain - a little like dry cardboard as other reviewers have said and overall tasted like medium quality frozen pizza. If you are looking something inexpensive in the area, there aren't many options, but you would be better served driving to brick oven pizza, about 15 minutes away where the pizza is better quality.
(2)Jamie C.
Located in quaint little Koloa. We got pizza by the slice. We ordered two each but only ate one cause it was so big! Nice people ran the restaurant.
(4)Emily C.
It was my first time going to this pizza place. I live in koloa so being a local I was hoping this could be a good pizza place to bring friends but I will not be doing that anymore. I ordered the caprice salad which was pathetic. It cost me $9 for 3 half slices of tomato and mozzarella. I also ordered the truffle mushroom mac and cheese which I was really excited for. The sauce, or what i thought was sauce, was chunky like it has been sitting for awhile, then following a undelightful taste. I also had the spaghetti and meatballs. Barely any sauce on the dish and the meatballs were also white in color so Im not sure what meat it was made out of, probably turkey. Overall, disappointed in the food. Granted, I was probably their last customer of the night but that shouldnt allow me to get ripped off of service I deserve as a customer. I wont be coming back.
(1)Kyle G.
This place was actually REALLY good. Not sure why it only has 3.5 stars. Had two pizzas, a salad and a pasta, and all were fabulously yummy!
(5)Matt R.
Got the Check-In Mozzarella sticks and they are delicious!! Baked rather than deep fried and very cheesey. The Caesar salad and super combo pizza were both yummy and plentiful. The staff were very friendly and so helpful. Frequently checking in and refilling drinks. Fun atmosphere and good food.
(4)MJ B.
We went because the reviews gave it 4 stars ..... The service was slow -- took 20 minutes for a beer and that was before we ordered food! Our friend got a pizza -- not the calzone they ordered -- so they waited some more The calzone tasted horrible - the inside was cold--the sauce tasted like prego- the crust plain. Simply not worth it!!!! If your looking for something inexpensive and good go to Da Crack--- it's awesome !
(1)Eileen F.
Being from Chicago, it's hard for us to find good pizza. We are, essentially, pizza snobs. I never would've believed we would come to Kauai and find GREAT pizza. We found this place last year totally by accident. We were literally walking by and got pulled in by the wonderful smells. We were NOT disappointed. We came back again this year, and this was a must stop on our list. There is something to be said for consistency! This was as good, if not better, than we remembered. We were in the area during "happy hour" and hadn't eaten much all day, so we headed on in for a much anticipated pizza. We also found that they make the best Mai Tai we've ever had! They don't use premade mixes - it's all fresh juice and it shows. We ordered our favorite combo - roasted garlic, spinach, red onion and sun-dried tomatoes. What we love about this place is that whatever ingredients you order, they make sure all ingredients are evenly distributed amongst the entire pizza. Have you ever ordered a pizza only to find half the items you ordered haphazardly tossed to one side or another? I hate that! You won't get that here.. each bite has the perfect combo of exactly what you ordered. The crust isn't too thin or too thick and it holds up well to any number of ingredients without bending or getting mushy. I can't recommend roasted garlic on pizza enough, by the way. Since we were here for my birthday, we were given the warm brownie with the gelato and macadamia nuts with fudge and caramel sauce. All I can say to that is OH MY GOD! A lot of restaurant brownies fall flat as they are either TOO fudgy and thick to where you instantly go off into a sugar coma, or they are flavorless and rather stale tasting. Not this brownie! It tastes almost as good as my homemade ones and that's saying something! Save room for it! The staff here is fun and attentive to whatever you need. The manager, Pat, is a true gem. She has real pride in this restaurant, and she should. It's a great place! if you are a pizza lover, add this one to your list.
(5)Keith N.
Over all it was a pretty bad experience. The food was decent at best. The owner was very nice but the service was horrible. Had to hunt down the waitress for pepper and cheese and waited 15 minutes to pay! Better places to go folks. Move along.
(1)M V.
Returning customers! So thrilled to see the same friendly face, and over the top customer service provided by Penny! She was so attentive towards our timid, shy Daughter last year, and to see her again made our day. Will definitely will be comin back Service was wonderful and food good too. Only problem is; wish I had gotten her name last year. Thanks again, Penny. The Villa's Cerritos, CA
(5)Jay M.
One star because I can' t give you less. Taste like frozen Tombstone pizza. That is why it came to the table cold. Service was terrible, and btw, yes, I'm the one that left no tip after that extreme over priced garbage. Can't call it food. Gut bombs. Anyone who says this pizza is good must work there and is trying to counter the negative reviews.
(1)Gregg H.
Good food, good service, nice place. It's hard to find places on the Island that provide good food and service for decent prices. Pizzetta does it well. Pasta, pizza and salads at decent prices. The service was great, we had a friendly host and 2 servers that took our orders, brought water and cleared the table right on time. Thanks Pizzetta!
(4)Andrew W.
Another to add to the must visit list. Nothing exotic or mind blowing, just a place that you will enjoy. The staff, the pizza, the gelato, the atmosphere...just felt right. Like you've been there before 100 times.
(4)Nick h.
Great mix of local flavor and what you want from a small family friendly Italian restaurant. Good food, good service, and at a reasonable price.
(5)Todd M.
Very nice atmosphere and great food. They were fast and never let the drinks get low. Something for everyone in this family friendly restaurant. Would certainly recommend.
(4)Adam s.
under-rated and good value for pricey Kauai. Lots more than just pizza and pasta. Try their Kalua Pork and cabbage. Yum.
(4)John F.
Koloa doesn't host a lot of restaurants, but the ones it has are just right. Went to Pizzetta twice. Both times were good. First time we got a calzone that was not only delicious, but it wasn't very greasy either. Our server was friendly and we got to sit on the back porch deck which was pretty cool (beware of occasional mosquitoes). Second trip we tried the Italian food, not sure why since we live in Philly but I was just in the mood for pasta. Again the server was extremely nice and our food came out fast. She ordered a chicken Cesar salad and I ordered their Shrimp Linguini. It was pretty darn good, just right portion and tasty. The shrimp still had the butts but I don't care about that especially since I had about a dozen shrimp in my dish. They sell gelatos at the front of the store. This is a good stop for pizza/pasta staples, enjoy it.
(4)Teresa R.
With all the hype, we were expecting amazing pizza. After driving in from the other side of the island, we found the pizza crust to be more like cardboard, without much flavor. Sauce was good but we were not impressed with the pizza overall which was barely better than a frozen one. On a good note, the vegie chop chop salad was excellent.
(1)Bill J.
Decent pizza at a decent price, especially considering other sit-down places in Koloa/Poipu. Calzones here are big enough to fill ya, and there's a good variety. Of special note is the happy hour. Under $2 pints and $3 well drinks are a value buy until 5:30 pm. The attached gelateria is also a plus. We won't be back this trip, but it's on the list for next time.
(3)Cherisse B.
The pizza is mouth watering and the best south side. The lasagna has something special in it that it makes you want to lick the plate clean. Great place to eat while visiting South side.
(5)Lisa H.
We enjoyed this place for a casual dinner one night. Prices are reasonable for the area. We had a pizza, two kinds of pasta and a salad- everything was good. Waitstaff were friendly and efficient. Would definitely go there again.
(4)Toni M.
"Just a bowl of soup," my father said following a busy day of driving and sightseeing. After 30 minutes playing cyber-geek on vacation, we decided on Pizzetta. The menu had something for each of us and they were open on Easter night. A short drive from Piopu, Pizzetta offers a full Italian menu as well as salads and ribs (of all things). And, they deliver, even to Poipu. So, we drove into Koloa, a cool little town with a strip of antique-looking shops and restaurants. We were seated promptly on the casual back lanai. The staff was friendly and the food was fresh and tasty. My father's soup was accompanied by a pizza, of course, and he was happy as a clam. The pizza had a thin crust and was perfect after the long day. The wine, well I'd pass if given a do-over. But there was a full bar. It was a satisfying and flavorful meal. And, one of the least expensive we had on the trip!
(3)Michael M.
Service was a little slow but a lot of people came at the same time. Super combo pizza was great. I don't like a lot of sauce and this had just enough. Peppers were fresh. Kids Mac-n-cheese was not out of a box but made fresh. All in all, good food. Good place. I'd come back.
(4)Stacey A.
Excellent pizza for a reasonable price. We had an El Greco and a Super Combo. Both were great. Nice ambiance and laid back feeling. Quick service.
(5)Rick B.
This was a pretty good family alternative to resort dining. The pasta dishes were substantial (I had Fettuccine Lucia, fettuccine with chicken, olive oil and sun dried tomatoes, and almost had too much chicken), and the service was friendly and efficient. The bruschetta was tasty if a bit soggy, and the salad was nice. This is a very good choice for those tired of the resort dining scene, and there are some shops to browse right next door in Koloa town.
(4)Lisa T.
The service needs a fix. I do not know if they were under staffed that day but the customer service left a sour taste in my mouth. I got to eat a vary of foods there and the only thing I would recommend is the chicken alfredo. The chicken alfredo had a good amount of chicken and the sauce is appetizing.
(3)Heather C.
Good lasagna, good shrimp fettuccine, good gelato. But really not wheelchair accessible. Sure, you can wheel in and sit at one of the few tables right at the front of the restaurant, but if you need to use the bathroom at any point while you're there, you're out of luck. The men's bathroom door is rather narrow, and there's a stair in the bathroom (it seemed at a quick glance). The women's bathroom is at the top of about four or five stairs, and not particularly roomy for a wheelchair. I don't know who decides if a restaurant is wheelchair accessible (Yelp? The restaurant?), but this one definitely isn't, and the info here should reflect that.
(3)Justin N.
Living on island we do not have very many choices for great pizza (nothing compared to the mainland- get over it- you are in Hawaii). This is the best thing we have on island by far- it is not amazing but it is definitely very good and hits the spot. In comparison to Brick Oven- Pizetta has the edge- funny how people rate Brick Oven better- Brick Oven has simple, run of the mill pizzas- nothing exciting. At least Pizetta has some more original gourmet options. Both are comparable price- hit pizzeta first.
(4)Greg F.
The pizza experience at Pizzetta is very nice. The service was excellent and so was the ambience. I have had better pizza but it was still very worthy of the investment. I really enjoyed being able to order a pitcher of Stella for only $12. After spending a lot elsewhere, this was a nice change of pace. This place is great for a large group and great for kids as well. Enjoy...
(4)Greg and Ann P.
Purchased $100 gift certificate from the Poipu Beach community auction to support the New Year's Eve fireworks. Went to the restaurant tonight to use it and were told by the manager we had to use it all in one sitting or forfeit the balance. There wasn't any language like that on the auction description or on the certificate and none of the other three restaurants whose items we purchased put limits like that on them. Since there are only two of us, we decided to give it to a family we met who could put it to better use. Just poor customer service and we won't be back.
(1)Tom L.
We had a tasty calzone and a good salad for lunch here. Good service, seemed to have a good bar as well. Not a bad choice in Koloa Town.
(4)Carlos Z.
Salad and pizza were really good. The staff was great. Definitely coming back for more.
(4)Jody Z.
Tourist Trap. I told my husband that our Kauai Revealed book did not give Pizzetta positive reviews and that it had never steered me wrong. But he was hungry and it "smelled good." The location is convenient in cute little Koloa. First bad sign was that it was completely empty on a Saturday afternoon. We tried to get our waiter to explain how the paninis are served open faced (since a panini is a pressed sandwich). He said it's just a sub. Then call it a sub! I ordered a chicken parm sub and my husband got a meatball sub. The side of pasta salad was probably the best part of the meal. The "subs" were tiny (maybe 4") and baked in a dish so one whole half of the bread that was hidden in the dish was soggy and falling apart. Yuck. Chicken parm was baked chicken (no breading) smothered in sauce and cheese on a soggy bun. Edible, but not my idea of a great lunch. Service was not good. There were only a few tables seated, but we never had our drinks refilled and our glasses were empty. Our waiter never asked if we wanted refills, dessert, etc....he just brought us the check! There are so many better places to eat in Kauai. I wish we wouldn't have "wasted" this lunch. We should have just grabbed pizza slices from their take out counter.
(2)Patricia Z.
Good pizza. Look for coupons in one of the local Kauai coupon book. We bought 1 large pizza and got medium size for free.
(4)Brian B.
I enjoyed this pizza shop in Koloa. It's a bit pricey, but the food is good. The Kailua Pig pizza is more boring than it sounds, but the pizza on the whole was good. They have lots of other great-sounding options as well. Plus gelato. They've got a small bar and a couple of TVs for sports, etc too. Worth a visit if you're staying in the area.
(4)Deb R.
This is definitely a place we'll return to next time we visit Kauai. I had the special pizza slice of the day- a vegetarian pizza. I'm not a vegetarian, but it just sounded so good and so fresh! And it delivered on my expectations, and then some! Fresh bell peppers, still crunchy but well cooked; mushroom, tomato, onion and even some fresh zucchini. It came with wonderful side salad, and with some of the friendliest, most responsive, most welcoming service I've encountered at eateries on this island.
(5)Jaime R.
Great selection of pizzas and pasta. I had the Margherita pizza and penne pesto. It was delicious. The pizza had a generous amount of toppings the sauce was subtle it definitely didn't taste like it came out of a can..who knows? Anyway the penne pesto was cooked al dente with a nice blanket of creamy pesto sauce that indulged my taste buds. Overall not bad for delivery.
(4)T W.
Warm, friendly service and delicious food! Our server had no issues with special requests. We ordered 2 pizzas, and split each one so we could try 4 different kinds. The crust isn't thick, but not thin & crispy. It had a nice chew to it. I also ordered a bowl of the tomato basil soup. Delicious! As someone else said, check the coupon books first! I found one later for $5 off, and just read another review where you buy a large, get a medium free. They are all over HI - even right out the door in Old Koloa. I rated the price cheap for what we bought. We have a family of 6, ordered a large, a medium and a bowl of soup. We drank fancy H20 as our waiter said. ;) I think the bill was $50 without coupons & before tip. They also serve Papalani gelato. WOW - delicious flavors (salted caramel paired with chocolate=divine) The young woman at the counter is very friendly and patient with customers, giving out samples without any attitude.
(4)Kevin S.
Better than I thought it was going to be. Fast service and free mozzarella sticks with a yelp check in. It was a nice alternative since all that I have been eating in Kaloa is local food. Fresh ingredients, good sauce, and it a light crust.
(4)Martin L.
Awful! Tried the spaghetti and meatballs, unbelievably salty! How can you mess up a dish so simple! It's not often I leave restaurant upset. Check out the other places nearby instead.
(1)Richard S.
Metz a metz. Water in spaghetti, Bolognese sauce tastless, less than good service. Luke warm 2 stars. Will not return
(2)Diana S.
BEST PIZZA EVER!!! I have never tasted better pizza, we went their twice on our honeymoon. It was sooooo good!
(5)Josh L.
Wanted to get pizza and not go too far. Nice that old town Koloa was 10 mins from our hotel. Food wasn't mind blowing, but made fresh and tasty. We ordered a large pizza and crab dip appetizer and our son had a mini hawaiian pizza. Service was great. I'd go back and try other items like the ribs or pasta next time. Great place for a casual meal and to catch a game.
(3)Alison M.
Pros: the place is adorable and has a few TVs in the bar to catch the games. Cons: Sadly, the pizza sucks. I thought it was at least better than Dominos, husband disagrees. I sort of expect a margherita pizza to have slices of good quality tomatos but instead we had chopped tomatos that were just blah. Added roasted garlic, again expecting sliced fresh garlic, got jarred garlic bits. The decor and name sort of fools you into thinking you're going to get authentic pizza but you'll be disappointed. The worst part was the service from the waitress. Her attitude was pretty much spend-as-little-time-as-possible at the table. Hurried us to order, took forever for drinks to be delivered (hubby really wanted to just walk the 10ft and grab it off the bar, he really hates to have his beer just sit and get warm), trying to flag her down to get some chili peppers took forever, pretty much done w the pizza by the time it arrived. By the end, it was just get-me-the-check-so-I-can-get-out. The busboy was super nice though.
(2)Sarah C.
We came here starving after exploring Waimea Canyon all day and grabbed a large pizza to go. The pizza was totally decent, prices were reasonable ($25.00 for a large pizza), and service was friendly. It took about 20 minutes to get the pizza. Not the most amazing pizza I've ever had, but no complaints!
(3)David N.
I have to say, after spending $100 on dinner for 2 at another nearby restaurant and being only mildly impressed, this place was awesome! The ratio of spinach dip to crustini was off - but they erred in favor of dip... so that's an easy fix. The stuffed mushrooms.... eh. Salad was excellent. The pizza was good. I grew up in Chicago so I'm picky. And I was on an island so I didn't have high expectations. This was GOOD pizza!
(4)Scott A.
I know that we're on Kauai and there are very few pizza options. Still, the crust was not good- totally flavorless. I appreciated that the pizza was not swimming in grease and cheese and like the different pizza options, but if you can't get a decent crust then it doesn't matter.
(2)Michelle S.
Pizzetta has the best pizza on Kauai, hands down. On my family's last visit, my 7-year-old daughter even told our waitress, Eliza, "This pizza is better than Pizza Hut's". She wasn't kidding. I normally order my pizza with a pan-style crust but Pizzetta's thin crust is superb. And mashed potatoes doesn't traditionally blend in with an Italian meal, but you must try the garlic mashed potatoes. No gravy necessary, haha. One major plus for us local folk, or 'kama'aina' as they say here in Hawaii, is the 10% discount. But some hotels and visitor guides do offer discount coupons for tourists as well. On our last visit, we did have a woman randomly come up to our table and hand us a $5 off coupon, which added to our savings. Hint: it was a Friday night *wink*.
(4)Jovar T.
Stopped here for a quick bite, I think Wed. June 6. Pizza by the HUGE slice and a beer. And hooray ... the pizza is NOT drowning in greasy fattening cheese as it is everywhere on the mainland. This was excellent pizza. A very old cozy spot to relax after visiting the shops and museum. I wish I could take it home with me.
(4)Dalton M.
Nice atmosphere, great music if you like Frank Sinatra and what not, and the service was above average.. Food won't leave you speechless, but it hits the spot and portions are generous. This place isn't trying to be something it is not, it is a affordable Italian joint with quality Italian comfort food favorites.
(4)Shelley F.
Friendly service and good pizza. Moms and I shared one with goat cheese and red peppers- really good. I prefer a thinner crust, but there were no options. No A/C and lots of flies coming through the open space. But since the pizza was really good, still giving 4 stars
(4)Roman P.
We discovered the best kaula pork at an Italian restaurant. We come here every time we visit Kauai. It's awesome. One of the best meals we have while we're here. The owner told us to try the ribs next time. We'll go back this week and try.
(5)Jimmy C.
Ordered a pizza to pick up and I would have rather eaten the cardboard box it came in. Do yourself a favor and cook a frozen pizza, you'll save a few bucks and won't notice the difference.
(1)Vicky T.
Garlic bread was a hit My seafood pasta had some unidentified white blobs-- Chicken? Fish? Chickfish? My friends liked their meat sauce pasta and told me to stop complaining-- but on the second day the waitress screwed up their order... karma is a @#$# ain't it!!! The salads are decent The pizza is meh Service was average My suggestion is to eat tons of garlic bread and off set the mosquito bites
(3)Blake D.
This is a great little pizza/Italian spot. My wife and I were sick of fish and steak, while also spending $100 bucks on dinner. This place offers GREAT food and the service was great all 3 times we stopped in.
(4)Ben F.
Yuck. It's dirty. Our daughter is starving for a salad. The air in back smells like Lysol. Don't come here if you enjoy eating. The worst Margarita ever. We're going to Brick Oven to finish lunch.
(1)Janet D.
Ordered take-out from here twice...service was super friendly, especially considering some of the tourists we watched them deal with before we got to the counter. Respectable, not bad-not great, pizza. Caeser salad was really good. For convenience sake, I would go here again without hesitation, but I sure wouldn't go out of my way to get here.
(3)Grace T.
Despite the poor reviews, my bf and I decided to give Pizzetta try because we didn't want to drive too far out of the way for dinner. We were pleasantly happy with our dinner there. We were seated out on the back patio with a view of little kittens frolicking in the backyard garden, which was a little weird but entertaining at the same time. We ordered a chicken pizza and a garden salad. The garden salad was delicious, all the ingredients were really fresh. When the pizza came out it was pretty loaded with toppings and the crust was thin and crispy. Service was attentive but a little slow.
(4)Kristina S.
Tasty pizza - in fact, probably the only good pizza we've had on maui or kauai. overpriced but so is most food on the island, and sometimes you just want a little zza! We had the BBQ chicken pizza.
(3)susan s.
We chose this for take out pizza since it was so close. Pizza was so-so - light on toppings and flavor. Next time I'd drive further to Brick Oven...
(2)Marc R.
Casual pizza place... Pizza was ok, had better but definitely worse before...Kinda what one would expect....
(3)Miki M.
A solid 3 stars- and hands down the best pizza joint on Kauai. It is the best because there is little to no competition, guys. The island has an aching need of culinary variety. We had the thin crust pizza with artichoke and basil. Artichoke from a can; basil was actually parsley... And too much cheese (they advertise this as a "healthier" choice... what?) - please go easy on the cheese, and put more veggies... Still, when you are hungry, this place will do the job! Service was friendly & not too slow.
(3)kahau m.
came here for lunch when my keikis wanted pizza. pizza was good. mozzarella sticks were good as well. smoothies were good. service was impersonal and uninterested. overall a decent experience. would i go back????? not sure.
(3)Leo T.
The pizza was good but not great. The service was sort of funky. Took a while to get a menu, then served quickly, then took forever to get the check. I had to hunt down the server. The happy hour mai tai's are $3 and that's a good deal. The decor is somewhere between beach bar, old warehouse and tiki bar. So its got an interesting character with decent food, worth a try.
(3)Melissa E.
We live in Koloa and do our best to support our local restaurants and businesses. It has been several years since we have been to Pizzetta. We had heard the new manager has really done a good job to clean up the place and improve the food. Sadly, our pizza and spaghetti (ordered to go) was not that great. The sauces on both were bitter and the pizza crust was forgettable. Maybe we will try in six months or so to see if the recipes have improved.
(2)Cameron D.
This is the perfect place if you are looking for a low-key pizza night during your stay on Kauai. It's a short drive from the resorts in Poipu and won't disappoint. You've got to keep in mind that you are getting pizza on Kauai, and thus the options are limited and overpriced (i.e. $20+ per pie). However, this place makes a pretty quality (from a guy who lived in New York) pizza that hits the spot on that night away from the mainland where you need a pizza fix and decide to get takeout and head back to your hotel balcony to enjoy Kauai's beauty. Contrary to what yelp says, they actually do deliver if you order before 8:30pm (not 100% on the exact time but by all means call!).
(4)Aimee A.
We got takeout large pizza (1/2 meat lovers for my carnivorous family, 1/2 plain cheese for vegetarian me). It was ready in 20 minutes and was cooked just right. It obviously wasn't the best pizza I've ever had, but I was starving and it hit the spot good enough. Not bad for Kauai, which has the most boring food choices of perhaps any place I've ever been (except for San Saba County, Texas perhaps).
(3)Katy G.
Only order the appetizer and the pizza, the Ono was prepared with the inside uncooked. As a replacement for the uncooked Ono, grilled chicken was prepared. The only problem was the grilled chicken was brought out luke warm. A nominal discount was applied to the check which did not cover the difference between chicken and Ono. The service was horrible as well. In summary go somewhere else.
(1)frank e.
Had a combo pizza, mediocre at best. , I didn't know D'giorno had a restaurant. It was good in pinch, so you get two stars. I only had a pizza so the rest of the food my be good
(2)Heather W.
My last visit, against my better judgment, we had dinner at the Kapaa location. Normally, I wouldn't mix locations, but by the reviews here, perhaps it's okay... but this is about the KAPAA location, not the Koloa location Before I go on: I don't give good reviews to restaurants simply because they serve large portions. Large portions do not make up for food quality or the experience at the restauarant. At Pizzetta in Kapaa the food comes in preponderous proportions; my chicken florentine was HUGE, with a side of penne pasta w/ cheese. It was okay, although the spinach was very obviously of the frozen/chopped variety, and there was an off-putting amount of cheese melted on top (cheese doesn't make the food good, necessarily, it just makes it fatty). Overall, my meal seemed way over-portioned, which for the price, was okay, but it was massive for me. At around $15.00, I was okay with it. My S.O. ordered the egglant parmesan (~$14.00); his portion was generous, and apparently tasty (he ate it all), but he was still hungry enough to dive into my left overs. My brother ordered the 4-cheese penne w/ the addition of chicken (added about 4.00 to the total). His was about $18.00. He ate every bit of it, as well as the salad he ordered (and paid for generously). His S.O. (my SIL) ordered vegetarian penne -- this came with a huge pile of veggies; carrots, broccoli, etc. she was very happy with it -- but, they didn't replace her chicken with veggies, they charged her extra for going veg. I thought this was unfair. Hers was probably around $18.00. My son and my younger brother both had some non-descript pasta, both were happy with them. But both being 21 they had to order a bar drink -- my brother got a horrible concoction that was primarily grand marnier (horrible; awful; yuck). My son ordered a weird drink that primarily used Alize, which no normal human being would drink anyway. They were both underwhelmed, to say the least, and they paid the price: somewhere around $9.00 a drink. They deserved the punishment. I've rarely eaten at tourist restaurants while visiting Kauai , and this is one I'd maybe visit again with visitors who lust for non-local eats. The primary reason I personally don't wan to go back would be that both myself and my SIL had a really stressful evening, to say the least, and I'm just thankful we had enough toilet paper and some forgiving housemates or it could have been ugly. Overall, this restaurant gives generous portions, very fatty, and charges standard rates for rather icky house drinks. I wouldn't tell people not to dine here, but it was really not that good. The service was okay, haphazard and uneven, but our waitress was at least cheerful when she did show up at our table.
(3)Heidi D.
We LOVED this little place! The location is awesome, and the pizza was DELICIOUS! I've had many pizzas, but I wish I could eat this one all day! It was made fresh and we had huge slices! The salads and service were excellent too!
(4)Jack G.
Service was horrible, took forever to get seated when almost no one was in there. It doesn't help that only 2 servers were working there! By the time we got the Hawaiian pizza we ordered it wasn't the best. The pineapple was on in giant chunks and the ham looked like it was pre-chewed and slopped on. Service wasn't very friendly either, when the pizza came the waiter set it on the table said "ok" and then took off. This is not a place I would recommend.
(2)Dee M.
We just went here for drinks and they couldn't even get that right. Came in at the end of happy hour, about 45 mins to go, Ordered a Mai Tai and Long Island. The drinks were okay, not bad. But they overcharged us instead of giving the happy hour rate. No big deal right? We told the bartender and he said he'd fix it but he's running around doing 10 things. He finally brought a new receipt for the correct charge. We asked him where the cancellation receipt was and he told us he has to manually do the void at the end of the night and assured us he would...DO I need to finish? Today I saw two charges on my account. Of course. They need to hire more help or pay attention to what they are doing.
(1)Marck S.
I recently decided to try their pizza again and I have to say I really enjoyed the pizza. The best pizza on the south-side of the island without any doubt for me. The pizza has a nice sauce, ample cheese, and they are generous with their toppings. The pizza arrives nice and hot, the crust is chewy and cooked well. I think they are underrated for their pizza. I have eaten other dishes as well and have enjoyed each meal. They are located in Koloa town and I think they are the best dinner option around the area.
(4)Nope N.
Extremely good food, at a price. Although their name says pizza, they actually have other good Italian and non-Italian food. Some meals are a little bland, especially the pork, according to my friend. If you stick to pizza it is not too expensive, but when you vary into other dishes the price skyrockets. I would, and have, gone back here again.
(4)Jay C.
Ok, so apparently they have the monopoly on pizza in Kauai, but that doesn't mean they have to abuse it! Their thin crust pizza was among the worst i've ever had. The dough was limp and flavorless, the tomato sauce tasted like week-old ragu, and it cost a whopping $25 for the honor of eating a large version of it all. On a whim (actually, because Roy's was already closed) I ordered the chocolate souffle. I figured if they were charging $9 for it, it has to be somewhat good. Stupid tourist. The first spoon, admittedly, was heavenly, but that's usually the case with your first spoon of pure melted butter, and that's the only thing I could compare it to. A cup of melted chocolate and butter with a small scoop of vanilla drowning inside, topped off with whipped cream. I felt a traffic jam in my arteries for the rest of the night.
(2)Beth Q.
This was easily the best dining experience we had on Kauai! They were the only place that served good food at a good price and with excellent service. The mozzarella sticks were delicious (not gross breaded and deep fried, almost like a dough around them), the kids Mac n cheese was good, but pretty heavy. The pizza was great. It's not really a thin crust, but that's what it comes closest to. We got sausage and onion and it was great. The gelato and molten chocolate lava cake was delicious!! I know we are tourists, I know the pace is slower, but honestly, when you sit down to eat at a restaurant, you want to do just that - eat. Not wait for 30 minutes for guacamole (I'm talking to you Tortilla Republic!!). If this small, slammed joint can serve up pizza, calzones, pasta, drinks and desert like nothing, every other restaurant should be able to do it. Our server was great, the whole vibe is awesome. We spent so much money on mediocre food and terrible service, I wish we would've eaten here a couple more times instead.
(5)Melanie I.
We had very friendly service at the Koloa location, and some excellent pasta. They also have a happy hour where they serve pizza by the slice and cheap drinks. With everything being so expensive on the Islands, happy hour is a good idea.
(4)Doug S.
This place by far has the lousiest pizza that I have ever eaten. I understand the high costs of doing business in Hawaii, but there is a point that you cross the line in cutting costs. The crust was obviously the pressed institutional type crust that has to be the cheapest on the market. The sauce was minimal, and the cheese was almost non existent. This place makes Little Ceasars or Dominos look like a gourmet pizza. Don't patronize this place and maybe they will get the message, or maybe they will go out of business so that they can be replaced with a place that serves real pizza, not cardboard
(1)Steve H.
After all the poor reviews I'd seen about this place I decided to eat here anyway, just because we were all too lazy to go anywhere farther away. We got take out pizza, and it was a bit overpriced but typical for a resort setting. The pizza was mediocre, but didn't completely suck, and we managed to eat it all. It's nothing to be afraid of, but nothing special either.
(2)Sherrie K.
Yikes! I've had better frozen pizza. The sauce has no flavor, nor does the crust. We did get the pizza to go, which accounts for the pizza being cold. However, the girl who took our money could have cared less if our pizza was cold. She was so slow...will never go back, We were very disappointed.
(2)Megan M.
We ate here our first night in Kauai, after traveling for 12 hours, and being awake for about 17 (but only getting about 2.5 hours of sleep...so we may as well have been awake for 2 days). Based on reading the reviews, I'm not sure if we liked our food simply b/c we were that exhausted, or if we lucked out. The pizza was good (anything might have been good after sitting on a plane for 12+ hours, with only fruit & cheese platters and pretzels...), a little lacking on the cheese. We just had pizza and beer, so nothing fancy. Service was fine, our server was friendly, and we were in and out in less than an hour. So I might go back again, if we return to Kauai.
(3)Andy F.
My wife and I came here for our "date night" away from the kids. The place was busy but we only waited for about 10 minutes before being seated. However, there was a problem with the order/payment system which slowed down service quite a bit. That's easily forgivable, but the food was rather lame. My wife had the margarita pizza, which was ok, and I had the eggplant parmesan, which was bad. The thick stack of cheesy eggplant medallions looked ok, but they chewed and tasted as if it had been cooked in a microwave. There was no firmness and it just sort of sluffed away. Needless to say, I wasn't as impressed, even for what are fairly low prices on the island.
(2)Lisa Ann P.
All I wanted was one slice for lunch I was a little hungry and just wanted something small I could eat on the go. It was certainly cheap enough, 4.30 for a slice, and a bottle of diet coke. Problem they had no change!!! How could you have no change when you are running a restaurant? The soda was not very cold and the slice of pizza was so greasy, and thin and not very tasty. so unfortunately I wouldn't try this one again. However the bar looked very busy with people drinking laughing and having a good time. So maybe that is the trick if you drink enough by the time your pizza comes you won't remember if it was any good!
(2)Peggy N.
Visited Pizzetta's and the calzones are awesome. I ordered a BBQ chicken calzone to go and the taste was great although it was slightly burnt. Service was fast and friendly so I will definitely be going back.
(5)Crystal H.
Had a quick snack at Pizzetta in Old Town Koloa. Had a slice of cheese pizza (6/10) and a couple of $3 happy hour Mai Tais (9/10). Overall the bill was ~$8 and service was good. If we would have gotten another slice our bill would have been ~$10 and I don't think you can beat that in Kauai. Based on getting a filling meal and cheap but yummy drinks for ~$10 they get 4 stars.
(4)M'ia K.
Blah blah blah. Take it or leave it. Granted, your dining options are limited while in this part of the island, but this should be on the bottom of your list- overpriced and their pastas are really nothing special. Service is pretty horrible and they don't really seem to care.
(2)Michael L.
We ordered the Large BBQ Chicken Pizza for 3 people (12 slices). It was a good pizza but nothing that special. The bbq sauce was made with papaya sauce. I didn't really taste the papaya but I think it was the sweetness of the bbq sauce.
(3)Caroline K.
So far (after 5 days) the best meal we've had in Kauai. The pizza was actually very good - and I consider myself a bit of a pizza snob - thin crust (seemed like it might have been whole wheat/good for you, which is usually a turn-off for me, but this was OK), good sauce, fair size for the price. We also got the garlic cheese bread with marinara sauce appetizer, which was also very good - good enough to warrant bringing the leftover marinara sauce home with us. Had the leftover pizza and garlic bread on the beach for lunch today, and wished there was more. The service was a little gruff, but that seems to be the norm here on Kauai.
(4)Sir B.
The meat lovers pizza was quite good. The sauce was a little sweet, but I liked it. The service and atmosphere were both good. I also had a Passion Fruit and Mango smoothie which was absolutely delicious.
(4)Nali M.
i'm on the fence between a star or two stars. i guess i'll be generous and give them two. i've experienced better. way better!! used to come here a lot to take out for lunch because i worked within walking distance. i ordered the penne pesto frequently. pretty oily and kind of expensive. i haven't gone back in a long time because the service really sucks, and the food really isn't that good. i dined in with my husband the last time around. the pizza tastes like cardboard (comparable to costco pizza, except, costco pizza is better!!).
(2)Duckie A.
Eeeeh...it's too bad it got so many low scores. I came here with my friends and husband and I had a decent experience. We got into Kauai and wanted to find a place to eat...pizza it is! It's down the road from where we were staying and so it was perfect. We ordered the combination pizza and it was exactly as it should be. Very yummy. Our waitress was nice and we were seated right away. I will be back.
(3)Lisa E.
We went for dinner and ordered pizza. We were told the cook was new and we would have to wait which wasn't a problem. The service was mediocre but our server was very nice. The pizza wasn't the greatest, but cook in training, maybe that's why? Pepperoni pizza didn't have much flavor. It was actually better cold the next day. Although, we did see the entrees which looked very good but we leave too soon to give it another try for this trip. Try the gelato, pretty good!
(3)Susan N.
Horrible! All I wanted was some spaghetti and meatballs after a day of swimming at the beautiful Poipu Beach. What I got was a very salty plate of spaghetti. I was starving so I ate it. Female in a dress (manager) stopped by to ask how it was and I told them it was salty. Her response, " come back and maybe we can get you something else " ummm no. How about you tell the chef to fix what's wrong. Ridiculous for a $15 plate of salty spaghetti and meatballs. Pass this one up, you're better off going to savage shrimp or bubbas burgers.
(1)Robert J.
Great lunch. I had the chicken BQ calzone and My wife had the bolognese spaghetti! Very tasty!
(4)Veronica C.
TERRIBLE FOOD! You are better off buying a frozen pizza and heating it up yourself because at least it will be warm. The pizza was gross and SO not worth $20 per pizza. The waitress we had did NOT check up on us once! WILL NOT RETURN
(1)A L.
A friend and I have been on Kauai for over a week now. By far, the best dinner we've had so far has been at Pizzetta. He ordered the Parmesan-encrusted ono, which came with crisp vegetables and mashed potatoes that still had skins in them. It was so good he wants to go back to Pizzetta to order this dish again before we leave the island. I ordered the chicken parmigiana with penne marinara. It all came steaming hot. The chicken was perfect. The penne, al dente. And our server was friendly and helpful too. This only goes to show that you don't have to go to an expensive, pretentious, fru-fru restaurant for a good meal.
(4)Rafael Y.
Although there was a problem with my order, Lisette was very friendly and accommodating. She handled the error like a professional. The grilled veggie pizza (the Milano) was very tasty and prices were fair. A great dining option in the quaint little shopping village of Kola near Poipu.
(4)Joe T.
Good stuff. The family liked the kalua pork calzones, I liked the hawaiian style. Great bbq sauce. A little expensive for four at lunch. Get the coupon in the local Kauai guide books to save $5. We went back twice.
(4)Doug G.
We had a pizza and the Pesto Penne with Chicken. Very good food and reasonable prices. Service was a little slow, but the server was nice. Much better than Brick oven Pizza.
(4)Ashlee P.
Great Pizza!! We came for lunch. I had a Caesar salad and a slice of pepperoni for about $7. The crust was thin but tasted really great. Next time I woud try the BBQ chicken pizza. My husband loves pineapple/ham pizzas, and he also loves calzones. This place is awesome because you can order any pizza as a calzone! He loved it. He ended up saving half of it for later because it was so big! It cost about $12 for his calzone. Our waiter was cool and refilled our drinks as we needed without us having to ask. Highly recommend this place.
(5)Mallory P.
This is seriously the tastiest pizza I have ever had. They brush their DELICIOUS thin crust with a garlic butter, which makes for an amazingly tasty pizza. We went there three times on our vacation and I had a Calzone, a pizza and a meatball sandwich. My boyfriend had a pasta dish. All four dishes were very worth their while and very well made. The serving sizes on the pasta dishes are a little on the large size and I might recommend sharing. Do not miss out on this place!! The staff is also very friendly!!
(5)Marcus K.
Stopped by last night to ask if they would b open early for the US-Ghana world cup game. They said that they would be for sure. Got there early in the mornign and they were all closed up. Hmph.
(1)Fontane L.
Totally a fan! Friendly service with tasty pizza that really hit the spot. Probably one of the places that stays open a bit later in Koloa town. Try the veggie pizza with pineapple - very fresh and tasty! :) I was sad that I didn't have any room for gelato after...too stuffed...sigh.
(4)L Y.
Really good and really big portions. My family ordered a pasta dish, caesar salad, cheese bread, and baby back ribs. We were all stuffed just from that and we are a family of 4. Also the staff was really nice and we didn't have to wait long for food.
(5)Rick T.
Great food! We ordered a pizza and two different pastas and I'm a picky Italian.
(5)kalle k.
Service good. Pizza better and cheaper at Costco. Unfortunately alternative options close by that warrant a visit nonexistent .
(2)Kevin F.
Tried this again after a poor experience six months ago (undercooked calzone). This time we tried three different lunch special sandwiches: Kalua Pork, Meatball, and Chicken Parmiaggani. All three were good, although the meatballs were too salty for my taste (but my wife and son thought they were fine). Service was fine - not exceptional but very friendly and reasonably prompt.
(4)Mike B.
Nice location if you're looking for some above-average pizza on the island. Not the best pizza ever, but plenty of options, and still very good overall. Good bar and patio setting, and friendly service. Now, onto the crab artichoke dip...so awesome you may want to order some for an app and then again for dessert! Make sure you try it at some point during you trip to Pizzetta.
(4)Caryn H.
Excellent food and ambiance!! Ate here for lunch. Someone recommend we let the chef surprise us with his own concoction and it was yummy, artichokes, sausage, olives, onions. Definitely a thinner crust pizza which allows one to enjoy the toppings. We sat on the patio and I noticed they grow several herbs in the little garden off the patio: basil, parsley, oregano, and peppers. I assumed they used these in their recipes because they were full of flavor. Service was good, we were there on Halloween and the staff was all in costume, fun! I had a yummy bloody mary. It's a great place to stop in for lunch when in the Koloa area.
(4)Alexandra N.
Casual, laid-back, friendly ambience. Pizza wasn't fantastic, but it was good. I liked it just fine.
(3)Steve C.
Awesome cheese sticks. We drive down to Koloa every other week or so to get some good hole in the wall Italian food. Servers are mostly friendly.
(4)Linda P.
We ate at Pizzetta's last night. It was absolutely a surprise to us how much we liked not only the pizza but the service and also the quaintness of the place itself. Our waitress was friendly and attentive. The owner even walked around table to table, making sure everyone was satisfied. The pizza was SO good! It's nice and light and full of flavor. The cheese was excellent quality, the toppings, tasty, and the sauce was not heavy. We love pizza and are always looking for the best pizza places. Sure wish we had a Pizzetta's at home! We highly recommend Pizzetta's.
(5)Jacquee P.
If this is island-style pizza, I don't like it. The pizza crust is thin and floppy like cheap frozen pizza and the sauce was slightly sweet. It does taste really good microwaved the next day after a long day of trekking about the island. The Italian salad was really good. I have to start adding salami chunks to my salads. The service was sweet but super slooooooow.
(3)Randall S.
Yum. Loved the kalua pork calzone!
(4)Mr M.
Mmm....Italian chop chop salad and pizza.
(4)Frank P.
Very disappointing pizza. Tastes like frozen pizza with no flavor. I wouldn't recommend to anyone. Next time, McDonalds ...
(1)Ellen E.
Good solid pizza with a nice thin crust, nothing fancy. I had the Ono Caesar, which was very tasty. Everyone enjoyed the little lanai out back. A nice family friendly place, and the gelato finished us off perfectly.
(4)s c.
We wanted dinner delivered at a condo on Poipu. Pizzetta was fantastic. Great menu- we had pizza and seafood pasta-all great. Very friendly, eco friendly containers, fast delivery. We asked for a few special things like well done pizza and it was perfect. So pleased with their delivery- a great choice for pizza delivery or something different like pasta or salad.
(5)Richard C.
Very good, authentic spaghetti bolonese. Super friendly staff. Pretty affordable for Poi Po. We also enjoyed the 3-5 happy hour.
(4)Daedre B.
I read the reviews on this place and thought we'd give it a try. I sure wish we had skipped it. The pizza tasted like a box of DiGiorno and the "cheesy" garlic bread was like crispy cardboard with a little bit of cheese sprinkled on. The staff seemed bothered that we came in. If you're looking for good pizza, try the Brick Oven Pizza. MUCH better and the staff actually seemed happy to see us.
(2)Justin W.
We had dinner here and were very happy with both the service and the food. We both got pasta dishes (Spaghetti with Meatballs and Spaghetti with Bolognese) and both were great.
(4)Sweety B.
While on our honeymoon we got food delivered from here and we ate in the restaurant once. The food for delivery was decent, I had a pasta dish that wasn't too good. The pizza my husband had was the spinach one (i don't remember the name) was pretty good. I wish we got a bigger size. When we ate in the pizza was delicious! We had the pepperoni lovers and it was good. We also shared the bruchetta app. it was pretty good. Also they have free refills on drinks, which is hard to find on the island. All in all we will visit again and eat pizza again from here, just not delivery.
(4)M. L.
Yum. Recomend the crab and artichoke dip for an appetizer and the El Cantador pizza for your main course. Wonderful. Best pizza on the island.
(4)RR S.
Very friendly service but terrible food. Veggie pizza toppings were straight from the fridge cold and uncooked and sprinkled on a half cooked pizza dough. Yuck.
(1)John B.
Stopped by this local place in Koloa on Thanksgiving Day. Pizza slices were soggy and over priced. Tasted similar to Dominoes, looks great for groups and they have open air dining room which is a nice touch.
(2)Joe O.
Strolled into this place kinda late and promptly ordered a medium pepperoni pizza and two beers. Thin crust pizza, average sauce but we're in Kauai - not much to complain about. Fast service, good tunes, overall, pretty happy.
(3)Chris M.
I think 3 stars is the maxiumum you can give a pizza joint in Hawaii, and Pizzetta deserves it. We had the Capriota pizza with spinach, garlic, and goat chesse with a touch of cream sauce mixed in with the tomato sauce. The pizza was good, maybe a little undercooked and soggy in the middle, but the crust on the outside was just right. I give 2 stars to the beer selection. My mom is not a beer drinker, but even she couldn't resist the Kona Brewing Company's Longboard Lager. Outstanding immediate flavors with a smooth after taste. If there's anyone in Chicago who knows where you can find this beer, let me know. I will be on the lookout!
(3)nathan w.
Better than the Brick Oven in most ways. Definitely a better crust. Faster and more friendly service. Better local Beer. The only down side was that the sauce was not as interesting here as at the Brick Oven. The pasta dishes had an impressive amount of fresh produce in the sauces, and were generous in size. A traditional pizza joint that gets a bad rap compared with Brick Oven, but I would choose to come to Pizzetta over the Brick Oven most days of the week.
(4)Roy O.
Thanks to my fellow Yelpers, I decided to give this place a try...well, it was also nearby. I liked the folks here, very friendly, and the atmosphere was very comfortable. Pizza was definitely on the agenda, so I went for the standard fare of thin crust Peperoni Supreme with a Hot Spinach & Artichoke Dip appetizer and a pitcher of Stella Artois. The food was enjoyable, it was fresh, and served hot.
(3)julie b.
didn't realize that in Kauai you either eat out at expensive restaurants or you eat inexpensive pretty bad food--there are no restaurants in between. This place is inexpensive-but my advice is you should just buy a frozen pizza at a grocery store and bake it back at your condo. The place is hot, loud and is currently being remodeled which means for some reason that the menu is cut back. We ordered salads and pizza. the salad was limp and drowned in dressing-we complained and they took the salads off our bill but with a total attitude. The pizza like others have said here was no better than the frozen packaged types. Our waiter seemed like he would rather be somewhere else with an attitude on top of it. I'm sure this place would not stay in business if there really was any competition in Kauai at this price point. the gelato they sell is pretty good and costs way less than Lappert's $6 buck a scoop price.
(1)Charles P.
It was a good pizza. Not great but good. No complaints. Very nice people that work there. Good pricing, nothing over the top. I got mine to go. Didn't stay in the place. But they were quick. But it was nice to havea pizza while I was over there
(3)Justyn M.
Good food, great service, at a good price. We went twice for evening meals while on the island 9 days, and they have more than just pizza! Great for kids!
(4)Christine M.
This is a perfect place for dinner after an active day enjoying all of Kauai's outdoor pleasures, especially for families. Their sausage, mushroom and onion pizza was one of the best I've ever had; excellent thin crispy crust and delicious sauce and sausage. Also highly recommended is their gelato for dessert. It's made with all island ingredients and the flavors change daily. It was soooooooo good! We had attentive service from a friendly waitress, and I saw all of their staff treating their customers equally well. Good value, especially with all the other expensive restaurants around. Head over to quaint old Koloa Town and check them out. You won't be sorry.
(4)Kristen B.
We came here looking for a local pizza joint and hoping for a friendly, warm atmosphere. the ambiance was just what we were looking for (great music, chill bar) but the food was mediocre. we got the spinach artichoke dip (luke warm) and a sausage and mushroom pizza, which was little better than a frozen pizza. our server was beyond atrocious - rude from the get go. brought us the wrong food (twice), forgot to put our drink order in, never checked on us, etc. overall - probably would not return here.
(2)Stephanie D.
We were originally looking for a "to-go" meal, but opted to sit down for a bite of pie. It was worth it. My mom and I managed to eat an entire pizza and salad. Guess we were hungry. We ordered the Hawaiian and loved every bite. The house salad was a nice light side. I would visit this place again for lunch anytime I'm on the island.
(5)Jen R.
I guess you can take this review with a grain of salt since I haven't actually eaten here, but the way I was treated will prevent that from happening for sure. Hubby & I were walking around Koloa town and the place smelled fabulous. We don't make it a habit of wearing watches on vacation, so we had no idea what time it was, but it felt like lunchtime. We had one foot in the (open) door and were greeted with a harsh "we're closed". No worries....we can come back....right? So I ask, when do you open? She said (grumpy again) "11:00". I say "I am sorry, but do you happen to know the current time, I don't have my watch on?". She says "just come back later", as she rolls her eyes and walks off. Yeah...probably not. When we got to our car, about 5 minutes later (max)....it was 11:00. edited to add: We did eat at Brick Oven Pizza later that day, and the food and service were both stellar.
(1)E D.
Pizza was good but we're from ny so there's no comparison. Margherita pizza was really just cheese pizza with tomatoes and basil on top. They delivered to the Hyatt so we were grateful just to have something to eat after 7pm.
(3)karen k.
One of our fist stops, get the kalua pig calzone. the BBQ chicken pizza is great too, as is the tropical salad. Some other items are not as good, over all a bit hit or miss but when it's on the mark it's very very good.
(4)Brian L.
We headed over to this place with a bunch of people for dinner. We ordered some pizzas and some beer for 8 people. We ended up ordering 4 pizzas and 3 pitchers of beer and were not impressed. The pizza seems as if it is pre-made or frozen even. It didn't seem freshly made or tossed. The slices are small and not hearty. At least you can get a pitcher of tap beer! The restaurant itself has many tables and a full bar. The service was great though and friendly. I don't suggest this place as a first choice, but if you want pizza, it's one of the only local places that offers it.
(2)Mike J.
Our first afternoon in Kauai, we wanted something relatively simple and local. Pizzetta filled the bill and more! The Kalua pork and cabbage was moist, spiced just right. The appetizer sampler was tasty and filling. The drinks were fine, so we went back a few days later -- for a huge slice of wonderful pepperoni pizza (with side salad) along with grilled ono, perfectly cooked, that was ONO!
(5)Nina P.
This place is awful! Awful service and it costs $40! Return it if I could! Do not go here, we just left and the pizza is still giving us heartburn! The only pizza joint in poipu area, so unfortunate. I wish I could give it minus stars, yuck!
(1)D H.
We were too lazy/tired to go out to the dinner and the food at the Sheraton stinks so we ordered pizza delivery from Pizzetta. Damn- what a fantastic pizza! I think we got the super combo and it had a nice thin-ish crust. Was pleasantly surprised!
(4)Juan E.
I strolled in on a Friday nite after nice day and just wanted something simple and basic so what better thing to get than pizza. The service wasnt bad at all but I take it that it's been slow for tourist lately and the pizza I can say was actually pertty dispite what I have read. The pizza wasn't greasy and the chesse stick were great also but what made the night the best they change the tv to the Dodgers game per my request with no questions!
(4)Adam M.
Really solid New York style pizza. Great for happy hour, get the garlic bread!
(5)Brad T.
Don't really understand all the negative reviews on here, we loved this place. We ordered their BBQ Chicken pizza one evening and it was awesome. Tonight we ate dinner there and tried their Baby Back BBQ Pork Ribs and the Grilled Ono. Both were delicious! Reasonably priced and great portions. Service was VERY fast each time for how crowded this restaurant was. A friend from the mainland suggested this place and he was right! Give this place a try, I doubt you will be disappointed.
(4)rachel p.
we ordered take out from here one night to take a break from pricey kauai meals out. the pizza is nothing special, i found the crust a little undercooked, but i like my crust with a bit of a crunch to it. we had the hawaiian style and there was tons of pineapple on it. the sauce is ok, nothing special. basically it's an easy cheap meal, not great, but not terrible.
(3)Josh B.
We were very excited to come back after having great pizza a year ago. It was not to be. The pizza is 95% cheese and has just a few little pieces of meat, and most of our family is unable to eat cheese so much of the meal was inedible. The atmosphere is nice, but with such crummy pizza i'm afraid we wont be going back. I think they must have started to economize on the toppings.
(2)Ivan D.
Went here with girlfriend and family...included a 6 year old and 1 year old. Perfect spot for young ones as it is loud. It was quite busy when i went there. We were told to get there before 6:30pm to avoid seating issues. Previous reviews bagged on the service. We didn't have any problems. Service was prompt and friendly. Only hiccup was a mistake on the 6 year old's pizza and it took about 20 minutes to get a new one out. Had the chef's salad and the lettuce was fresh and it was a decent size. I had pizza that was quite tasty(half meat lovers and half paradiso(chicken and roasted vegetables)). It was tasty. A little on the pricey side for pizza. The menu had pastas and quite a few other things so non pizza eaters can find something. Not a lot of options on Kauai, we were pleasantly surprised.
(4)Chris C.
This is the second time I've dined here. The service is really poor and the food is nothing special. The pork and cabbage dish is a local favorite and so I decided to give it a try. The portion size was large but the dish lacked flavor. The dinner salad was blah and the dinner roll was no noting more than a small piece of bread. Happy hour is 3-6 and the drink prices are reasonable ($3 drafts). If you decide to eat here, stick with the pizza. $5 off coupon located in the travel guides (101 things to to in Kauai). Brick Oven Pizza was better and is just a few miles away.
(2)John B.
Great service and delicious food! Pizzetta has a very nice blend of flavors both traditional and local that made for a great meal. There were eight of us in the group and we ordered 5 different entrees. Everyone enjoyed theirs. We also had the appetizer sampler which was great. I never would have recognized the mozzarella cheese sticks but their version was very tasty. To top it off the prices where very reasonable.
(5)Jason M.
Great Pizza. Great true caeser salad. Great service. You must try this place. Also check out the coupons in the visitor's guides.
(5)Sarpreet G.
I must say that although I enjoyed the pizza, the service here was pathetic. We had to wait a very long time, and the wait staff was not organized at all, which led to a very negative environment in the entire restaurant. There was a couple waiting for their takeout order, and after waiting patiently for a very very long time, they asked their waiter what was going on. He went to the kitchen (which you can see because of a very large window) and asked one of the ladies there who proceeded to tell him to F* off cuz the food would be ready when its ready...I wasn't sitting that close to the kitchen and I could hear it from my table...not impressed. There was another family sitting by us who had ordered their food and were waiting for a VERY long time and finally, the parents received their entrees, but the son did not - the waiter went to go ask about the food and never came back...finally, after waiting over 20 minutes (while their own food was getting cold), they got up and walked out...it was a bit amusing cuz the woman forgot her umbrella and had to come back in... The pizza we had was really good - the salad was mediocre and a waste of money considering the price. I would recommend calling in your order and picking it up - that was only part of the restaurant that seemed to be working well.
(1)Jonny H.
So we ended up coming here because we were still hungry after visiting Puka dogs. The servers were very friendly and talkative. They made good suggestions and didn't try to sell us anything. We ended up getting the rib appetizer and the salad. The ribs were great! They were very tasty and just enough for an appetizer (you really wouldn't expect them to be so good from a pizza joint. The salad on the other hand was terrible. It looked like one of those ready-made salads from Safeway. What usually can make or break the salad is the dressing and the dressing was nothing special. I wish I could remember the name of the salad. Since we didn't try any dinner items, I wouldn't go on my rating alone, but I'll give it a 3 star rating.
(3)Jessalyn W.
We stayed at the Grand Hyatt, which had great restaurants, but after a couple days of foo foo food sometimes you just need some really good Italiano food! We live in Los Angeles which has TONS of great food, but really... the pizza here was AMAZING. And the staff was even better! Great service. Flat screen TV's if you want to watch a game or they always have some extreme surfing or rock climbing on too. Great beer selection and full bar. Amazing amazing food... we ate there 3 times during a 4 day stay! mmmm... I'm craving it right now....
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