Pueo's Osteria - WAIKOLOA

Recommended by a local, this restaurant did not disappoint. The menu offered a variety of options, and the daily specials were both fantastic and creative. I started with thinly pounded ahi accompanied by spices, olives, and a wonderfully tangy half-spicy sauce. For my main dish, I tried the swordfish, which was perfectly cooked and incredibly tender—something I typically avoid since swordfish can often be tough. However, this was exceptionally delicate and flavorful. We will definitely be returning with friends!

The food here is absolutely fantastic, and the service is great. We had dinner and will definitely return. The short rib pizza was surprisingly delicious, and the boar with handmade pasta was amazing as well. The cannoli and veal Milanese were both worth every bite.

Fantastic find in Waikoloa Village! The Caesar salad is one of the best I've had. The garlic focaccia was definitely worth the upgrade. For our main courses, we opted for some special items, and they did not disappoint. We enjoyed it so much that we returned two days later before our flight home. This time, we tried the Tagliatelle with Bolognese and the Radiatori with vodka sauce. The pasta was incredibly fresh and delicious. Both dishes were outstanding, but I would give a slight advantage to the Bolognese. We’ll be back in Kona next time!

Now DIESES is a great restaurant with great food and ambience. If you live in Kohala Hotels, break from there and try a local fare with the Good Luck Pueo (Local Owl), which is a lucky symbol for Hawaii People. Food was great and service excellent.

You won't regret the drive to the village to eat here! It's always busy so be sure to make reservations. They make their pasta in house and their desserts are to die for. My favorite is the tiramisu. I eat here pretty often and the service is always top notch!