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Nui Italian, Waikoloa Village, HI

Nui Italian

4.4 (1342)
$30 and under
Unspecified
69-425 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Waikoloa Village, HI 96738

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 30 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
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.

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 1,342 people are saying

Nui Italian reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Kid-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nui Italian offers a "wonderful" Italian dining experience with "excellent" food and "attentive" service. The restaurant's atmosphere is enhanced by its "beautiful" outdoor seating and sunset views. Highlights include the Roman and Neapolitan pizzas, and "delicious" pasta dishes. Although prices are high, the "friendly" staff and "memorable" ambiance make it a worthwhile visit.
1,342 Reviews
  1. Fred & Sheila VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Just not the experience we had expected. It is ok for a quick pizza with kids. We did not have kids. They were inflexible on the menu as far as trying to order a custom pizza. The food was lacking in quality for the amount being charged. We were disappointed.

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  2. Tyler

    Virginia1 review

    1.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Staff was great, seafood was fresh but all the other food was disappointing. Incredibly over priced given the lack of quality. Par for the course in that resort, just not a lot of great food options unfortunately

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  3. Kathy

    Palm Springs6 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    We ate here in about 2018 and had a great time and meal. So, we decided to try it again. Unfortunately, the restaurant has changed a lot. It seemed more like we were eating in a cafe or diner. No atmosphere. Service was friendly but brisk. We ordered and had our food within less than 5 minutes. Food was ok but we ordered pasta, and it came with absolutely nothing...no bread, no salad, nothing. $44 for spaghetti and meatballs. Prices are totally ridiculous. Our dinner was $110 for carbonara and spaghetti with water and a soda. Again, no bread or anything to make it feel like a good experience. We will not be back, and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone either.

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  4. Deborah

    Los Angeles1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was delicious & the service was outstanding!

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  5. Laura

    Mobile1 review

    2.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was WAY over priced for what we received. It’s a resort restaurant with families who bring their kids. It’s not worth $50/plate. Servers were very friendly and wonderful. I would not call it a fine dining experience.

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  6. David

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was legit awesome!!! We had the Roman Pizza. Very filling. Super good

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  7. Chrissy

    Denver / Colorado4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was wonderful. Salads were pricey but everything was top quality!

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  8. Bill

    Orange County12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delightful, unexpected surprise. Menu seemed pricey so we had avoided Nui, but there are few options at Hilton Waikoloa. Food was delicious, hot and very nice presentation. Especially enjoyed short ribs.

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  9. Amber

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Nui was decent! It was extremely hard to get to as google maps misplaces it - we parked in Hilton parking lot ( if your local I would say uber if you can) walk on the side all the way down to the restaurant. We made a 815 reservation - they sat us half inside half outside it was dark won lights on our table. Our server Helen was attentive - food came out very quickly. Pricing was normal for the area 40+ plus - coming from the east coast that is insane for Italian but you pay for the area .. we got the Bolognese - carbonara + foccia, it was decent! Portions are large I couldn’t finish mine but my husband ate all of his! It can be a bit noisy - not overly fancy or super romantic due to noise level. If your around the area it’s convient tho hard to get too! Hilton hotel it’s in is to die for tho.

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  10. Erica

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff were very accommodating in having our large group together. They full-filled three requests for Mother’s Day & Birthday desserts. Server recommendations were perfect. Outdoor seating was beautiful! Bartender Mark was awesome also!

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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 4.4 stars by 1342 OpenTable diners.

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

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  4. Hawaii / Big Island
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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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