Walua Social

4.8

28 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Jan 20, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Innovative

Experience new and vibrant flavors of Italy right here in Kona with the exciting new dining collaboration by Chef Chad Yamamoto and Chef Alessandro Taras. Their thoughtfully curated menu showcases the finest locally sourced ingredients, ensuring dishes that not only tantalize your taste buds but are also thoughtfully priced. Perfect for families and friends alike, each plate is crafted for sharing and creating memorable moments together around the table.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Pacific Rim, Steak
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(808) 498-0777
Website
http://www.waluasocial.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
75-5864 Walua Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740-1318
Neighborhood
Kailua-Kona
Cross street
Walua Road and Alii Drive<br />
Parking details
Private Lot

Experiences

Valentine's Weekend Menu
$129.00 per person
Prepaid
Feb 14, 2025 - Feb 15, 2025
We will be offering a special Four Course Tasting Menu priced at $129 per person on Friday 2/14/25 and Saturday 2/15/25. Drinks, tax, and gratuity additional. Only menu available. Please note allergies/dietary restrictions. 48-hour cancellation policy. Reservations canceled within 48 hours are subject to a $129 charge per person.

What 28 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.4Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Hawaii
Best Overall
Hawaii
Best Food
Hawaii
Best Service
Hawaii
Best Value
Hawaii
Good for special occasions
Hawaii
Italian
Hawaii / Big Island
Best Overall
Hawaii / Big Island
Best Food
Hawaii / Big Island
Best Service
Hawaii / Big Island
Best Ambiance
Hawaii / Big Island
Best Value
Hawaii / Big Island
Good for groups
Hawaii / Big Island
Healthy
Hawaii / Big Island
Hot spot
Hawaii / Big Island
Neighborhood gem
Hawaii / Big Island
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Walua Social is a standout Italian restaurant in Kona offering "delicious food" with "excellent recipes, preparation and presentation." The atmosphere is "cozy and inviting," and the service is "very attentive." Diners rave about the "sticky black pepper ribs" and "lemon zeppole" dessert. A must-visit culinary treasure!

28 Reviews

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Drew
Columbus
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything we ate was fantastic and all staff we encountered were friendly and welcoming. A touch more upscale for a nice evening out, but worth the stop for sure!
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Ross
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best restaurants I’ve been to on the Big Island.
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eileen
VIP
Vancouver
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
New restaurant in Kona. The food is outstanding and so is the service. This will become one of our favorite restaurants to visit. What a great start! Definately make a rez and try!
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lafatso
Hawaii
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was superb and service was great! Will definitely go back
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Linette
San Diego
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service! We really enjoyed our meal. The only drawback was the noise level, but maybe we just had loud neighbors in our seating area!
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Terry
VIP
Hawaii
43 reviews
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very attentive staff Nice presentations Food well prepared Now offering wine selection Great experience
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stephen
San Francisco
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
A new restaurant with Italian focus and excellent recipes, preparation and presentation. Portions are just right, meaning much smaller than most American restaurants. I was able to finish salad and entree without leaving 1/2 the food on the plates. They are still awaiting the liquor license and expanded beverage options. Prices are reasonable for fine dining in Hawaii at about $65/person without drinks.
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Julie
Hawaii
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous restaurant, highly recommended!! Food was delicious. Service was excellent.
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linda
VIP
Portland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We really loved the food and Ryan gave excellent service. We will be back.
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Anita
VIP
Portland
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Amazingly good, authentic Italian food, not typically seen in Kona. It's an upscale vibe and a welcome change from the typical touristy restaurants on Alii Drive. The food was sophisticated and well worth the price for us. I fear some guests won't appreciate the quality vs price, however. I rated the atmosphere as 'good' not 'very good' because the dining room on the ground floor is air conditioned, and I wish it had been warmer. Overall, a bright spot in the dining scene for Kona in 2025! Can't wait to share this restaurant with visiting friends.
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Walua Social is rated 4.8 stars by 28 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 20, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Experiences are available.

75-5864 Walua Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740-1318

Additional information

Cross street
Walua Road and Alii Drive<br />
Neighborhood
Kailua-Kona
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Pacific Rim, Steak
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot

Website
http://www.waluasocial.com/
Phone number
(808) 498-0777

Walua Social

Make a reservation

Additional information

Valentine's Weekend Menu

COTTO

White Bean Dip$14.00

Kanpachi Collar Fritto$16.00

Sticky Black Pepper Ribs$21.00

Chicken Wings$19.00

CRUDO

Kona Kanpachi$26.00

Carne Cruda$26.00

Kusshi Oysters$20.00

INSALATA

Tomato salad$18.00

Mixed Greens$18.00

Roasted Heirloom carrot$22.00

PIZZETTA

PASTA

Mushroom Risotto$29.00

Agnolotti$32.00

Rigatoni Bolognese$28.00

Pappardelle$28.00

Spaghetti$34.00

PIATTI GRANDE

Bavette$49.00

Chicken Milanese$39.00

Pork Chop$48.00

Kona Kanpachi$39.00

New Caldonian Shrimps$46.00

KEIKI

Pasta$16.00

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