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Nui Italian, Waikoloa Village, HI

Nui Italian

4.2
4.2
1237 Reviews
$30 and under
Unspecified

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 60 times today
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for scenic views
2024 OpenTable Diners' Choice Award winner. Italian restaurant and bar, with seated dining overlooking the pizza kitchen and a take out window for easy ordering on the go. Enjoy wood-fired pizzas, family-style pastas, locally-sourced salads and creative Italian specialties.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Waikoloa
  • Parking details
    Parking is complimentary. Please present your Nui Italian dining receipt to the front desk.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,237 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Kid-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nui Italian offers a "beautiful, peaceful setting" perfect for family dining, with "delicious food and amazing service." While some find it "a bit pricey," the generous portions and "family-friendly atmosphere" make it a hit among visitors. Notably, servers like Helen and Sherie are praised for their exceptional service, making dining experiences memorable.

1,237 Reviews
  1. Rosalie

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nui Restaurant offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere with genuinely kind service, even amidst the hustle of an extremely busy evening. I ordered the fish of the day, which, unfortunately, was overcooked, but the flavorful sauce and perfectly prepared vegetables made up for it. My husband thoroughly enjoyed his chicken parmesan—well-executed, with a creative bruschetta twist and a standout touch of goat cheese. The drinks were the real highlight! Both the Tuscan Sour and the Lilikoi Negroni were delightful and original. Despite the hiccup with the fish, Nui is a place we’d visit again for the inventive cocktails and thoughtful touches.

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  2. Sharon

    VIP

    New York City

    23 reviews

    1.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Over priced, food below average. Service awful Disappointed for what they charged

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  3. Dianne

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    It took over an hour for our food to be served with 2 dishes that had obviously been sitting and were not hot. For the price it was very poor service. Food was ok but nothing special.

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  4. Jane

    VIP

    Munich

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice restaurant with very tasty food and good atmosphere. We had pizza for all of us for an appetizer and pasta and salads for our main dishes. Everybody enjoyed the food and we will be eating there again in couple days.

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  5. Prabhu

    VIP

    New York City

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    It was OK food, at a high price with below avg service

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  6. Richard And Mary

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    41 reviews

    2.0

    41 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    The pizza was almost inedible. Dry and tasteless. The restaurant management tolerated drunk people being loud and obnoxious on video calls necessitating two other tables to be relocated away from them. Do no recommend. The evening before we walked about a block or two to a pub with great food not run by Hilton.

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  7. Rick

    VIP

    St. Louis

    82 reviews

    4.0

    82 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great chicken parm and spaghetti dishes. Lava flow drink was delicious! Our server was a delight and personable. Dish prices were a little high for what we ate. Thank you for a wonderful experience though

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  8. Peggy

    VIP

    Denver

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Ate here twice, pizza was very good. Pasta pretty ordinary. Portions are huge, but pricey for what you get. Staff was very good- top notch service and very friendly.

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  9. John

    VIP

    Vancouver

    189 reviews

    5.0

    189 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great experience at Nui. lovely setting, sunset view. We enjoyed the Diavola pizza paired with excellent wines. Our server Helen made our evening extra special by remembering us from the last time that we were here and making us feel at home. And of course, all of this coupled with great service being there whenever we needed her we will be back

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  10. Georgia

    Puerto Vallarta

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The seating area felt more like a cafeteria, but the food was fantastic! We had chicken parmesan and bolognese. The sauces for each were amazing! The pasta in the bolognese was terrific! Staff was amazing too! Thank you for a wonderful meal!

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FAQs

Nui Italian offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (808) 886-1234.

Nui Italian is rated 4.2 stars by 1237 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 60 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Nui Italian

69-425 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Waikoloa Village, HI 96738

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Waikoloa
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Unspecified
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking is complimentary. Please present your Nui Italian dining receipt to the front desk.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Eddie Moran
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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