I cannot say enough amazing things about this restaurant. The Catupiry cheese something I have never tasted before and it's out of this world. The dough is exquisite and it's slightly fermented so it's not too heavy in your belly. The dessert pizzas are so good and also unlike anything I have ever eaten. The restaurant has amazing ambiance and the service was great too. Do yourself a favor and try the Brazilian style pizza when you're in Waikiki. They'be even imported the pizza oven. It's something special.
Tony M.
Pizza 8.7/10. Phenomenal experience, will be back. Nothing but good to say about the dining destination called San Paolo Pizzeria.
Jamie S.
This was a great spot overall. The pizza was amazing. We ordered one Margherita, one Hawaiian and one wild card because they were out of pepperoni. The server suggested another one which had polish sausage and it did not disappoint. The service was amazing she was very attentive and pleasant. The ambiance was great as well. It has jazzy music or bossa nova playing. We would definitely recommend this pizza place to everyone. Hoping to visit one more time before we leave the island.
Yume A.
I've been curious as to what was going to come in after Outback closed and it was worth the wait. Open kitchen with brick oven, warm earthy decor with brick walls. Live music performances as well. Pizza was delicious we had Quattro formaggi. I could taste the quality in all the cheeses, and it was perfectly cooked. We also had fried polenta and it was hot and crispy with parm & house marinara yummy! Still pretty new so the menu is not that big but still plenty choices. Timely service with informative waitress as well.
Alyssa A.
Transported 7,400 miles from Brazil, this authentic gem is one of a kind! From the bricks on the walls, to the tile floors, and even the employees, the owner has gone above and beyond investing in things from Brazil. This is no ordinary pizza place. It is a delicious experience for families, companies, celebrations, or even a romantic night out. Parking is validated in the garage ($5 with validation). Highly recommend trying this place out, especially if you like to travel.
Elson B.
San Paolo Pizzeria in Waikiki is fairly new - and has a Brazilian twist on pizza. They offer catupiry on their pizzas, which is a Brazilian cream cheese that adds a wonderful richness to the pizza. We definitely tried some appetizers and I will hands down fight you for the Polenta fries - they were that good! Now on to the main character - pizza. Of the four varieties we tried, I would go for the calabrese with catupiry and the honey & brie. And for dessert - just go for the chocolate mousse. It's a nice reprieve from chewing on pizza crust since the other desserts are "dessert pizzas" - and besides, the chocolate mousse was silky and balanced well between flavor and sweetness.
Kayla Strenck
My husband and I grew up in northeast and have spent many years living in Italy. We are foodies to say the least. This place was amazing from start to finish and has been such a refreshing option to have on the island! A bit pricey but worth every penny.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rebekah T.
While it was a little tricky to find the entrance (street side, if you're still looking) we doors opened to a beautiful modern entry way, and we walked into the grand dining hall with lots of brick and faux plants. The chairs were comfortable but the lights over top the tables were actually quite warm. One of the workers told us they were working on the ac earlier so maybe a fluke. But once our food arrived, we were so elated and happy to eat! The pizzas we ordered but the 4 cheese and the pepperoni- add Brazilian sausage were so delicious and the crust was wood fired to perfection, I only wish we had ordered more to try out all the flavors. The dessert pizza looked insane. We also got one of there salads which was admittedly the best salad I've had in a very long time, each piece of lettuce seemed hand selected for ripeness and the fresh lemon and perfectly ripe tomatoes gave it such a fresh and juicy taste. We will most definitely be eating here again.
Dan Curtis
Almost a European flair, kind of odd for Waikiki. Had very nice waitress though.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Jim W.
Really great food (half-n-half large pizza and bottle of red) and service too (super friendly server from Brazil). And the live music duo (guitar and sax) was super talented and great to listen too and chat with on their break. A very nice dining experience for sure.
I rarely ever give a place 5-stars all around, but this place deserves all the stars! It had been a long day, but my fiancé and I were so hungry and wanted to celebrate our engagement! This place was just around the corner from our hotel so we decided to try it out. Best decision we made. The atmosphere is beautiful, yet casual. The pizza and dessert was absolutely amazing and I'm not even a huge pizza person. Our server was so kind and attentive, but not too attentive, just perfect! This place is a special place to us now! Try it out, you won't regret it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Taylor M.
Stopped by on a Friday night around 7pm, we didn't have reservations so the wait was roughly 10 minutes. My friend and I were pleasantly surprised by how spacious the place was, the interior was modern, welcoming and elevated with live music. It's a perfect date night or family gathering spot. We decided we wanted to drink like the brazilians do & started off with their classic cocktail, it was refreshing, citrusy & strong! For our main we got the half pepperoni and half calabresa with catipury, the brazilian sausage was the show stopper for me that I really enjoyed! To finish it all off we tried the banana dessert pizza, we were a little hesitant at first seeing mozzarella and banana as listed ingredients but of course it was incredibly delicious and I couldn't help but eat 3 pieces. All to say I'm glad I got a chance to try this place out as I don't typically venture into Waikiki that often, but I look forward to bringing others here!! I believe they offer validated parking however we parked near the lagoon for $1/hr rate which was really good considering everyone was there to watch the fireworks.
A J.
The service is amazing. The bar tenders were very knowledgeable about the menu items and are super friendly! Pizza is amazing!
Joshua Yoon
Best pizza in
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Portuguese Chicken w Catupiry
Donald C.
My wife and I visited on a Friday night. No reservation, but we were still able to be seated within ten minutes. The ambiance was beautiful. Nice exposed brick walls, a rustic aesthetic to the tables and decor, and the live music was great; cheers to the guy ripping the flute. Andre 3k would be proud. Service was friendly and attentive. We ordered the burrata, Hawaiian pizza sans meat (we're veggie), and the strawberry dessert pizza. I also got an Italian beer to try. The burrata was flavorsome and a generous portion. The pizza was fantastic. Good crisp, crunch to the crust. Beautiful smoky flavor to the edges. You could taste the quality of the cheese, which was oh so delicious, and the pineapple was fresh and handcut. No tinned fruit. The dessert pizza was also nice. Good flavor to the chocolate and the berries were fresh. The Italian beer was crisp and light. Overall, a fantastic meal. Will recommend to friends. In fact, I already did.
I cannot say enough amazing things about this restaurant. The Catupiry cheese something I have never tasted before and it's out of this world. The dough is exquisite and it's slightly fermented so it's not too heavy in your belly. The dessert pizzas are so good and also unlike anything I have ever eaten. The restaurant has amazing ambiance and the service was great too. Do yourself a favor and try the Brazilian style pizza when you're in Waikiki. They'be even imported the pizza oven. It's something special.
Pizza 8.7/10. Phenomenal experience, will be back. Nothing but good to say about the dining destination called San Paolo Pizzeria.
This was a great spot overall. The pizza was amazing. We ordered one Margherita, one Hawaiian and one wild card because they were out of pepperoni. The server suggested another one which had polish sausage and it did not disappoint. The service was amazing she was very attentive and pleasant. The ambiance was great as well. It has jazzy music or bossa nova playing. We would definitely recommend this pizza place to everyone. Hoping to visit one more time before we leave the island.
I've been curious as to what was going to come in after Outback closed and it was worth the wait. Open kitchen with brick oven, warm earthy decor with brick walls. Live music performances as well. Pizza was delicious we had Quattro formaggi. I could taste the quality in all the cheeses, and it was perfectly cooked. We also had fried polenta and it was hot and crispy with parm & house marinara yummy! Still pretty new so the menu is not that big but still plenty choices. Timely service with informative waitress as well.
Transported 7,400 miles from Brazil, this authentic gem is one of a kind! From the bricks on the walls, to the tile floors, and even the employees, the owner has gone above and beyond investing in things from Brazil. This is no ordinary pizza place. It is a delicious experience for families, companies, celebrations, or even a romantic night out. Parking is validated in the garage ($5 with validation). Highly recommend trying this place out, especially if you like to travel.
San Paolo Pizzeria in Waikiki is fairly new - and has a Brazilian twist on pizza. They offer catupiry on their pizzas, which is a Brazilian cream cheese that adds a wonderful richness to the pizza. We definitely tried some appetizers and I will hands down fight you for the Polenta fries - they were that good! Now on to the main character - pizza. Of the four varieties we tried, I would go for the calabrese with catupiry and the honey & brie. And for dessert - just go for the chocolate mousse. It's a nice reprieve from chewing on pizza crust since the other desserts are "dessert pizzas" - and besides, the chocolate mousse was silky and balanced well between flavor and sweetness.
My husband and I grew up in northeast and have spent many years living in Italy. We are foodies to say the least. This place was amazing from start to finish and has been such a refreshing option to have on the island! A bit pricey but worth every penny.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
While it was a little tricky to find the entrance (street side, if you're still looking) we doors opened to a beautiful modern entry way, and we walked into the grand dining hall with lots of brick and faux plants. The chairs were comfortable but the lights over top the tables were actually quite warm. One of the workers told us they were working on the ac earlier so maybe a fluke. But once our food arrived, we were so elated and happy to eat! The pizzas we ordered but the 4 cheese and the pepperoni- add Brazilian sausage were so delicious and the crust was wood fired to perfection, I only wish we had ordered more to try out all the flavors. The dessert pizza looked insane. We also got one of there salads which was admittedly the best salad I've had in a very long time, each piece of lettuce seemed hand selected for ripeness and the fresh lemon and perfectly ripe tomatoes gave it such a fresh and juicy taste. We will most definitely be eating here again.
Almost a European flair, kind of odd for Waikiki. Had very nice waitress though.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Really great food (half-n-half large pizza and bottle of red) and service too (super friendly server from Brazil). And the live music duo (guitar and sax) was super talented and great to listen too and chat with on their break. A very nice dining experience for sure.
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I rarely ever give a place 5-stars all around, but this place deserves all the stars! It had been a long day, but my fiancé and I were so hungry and wanted to celebrate our engagement! This place was just around the corner from our hotel so we decided to try it out. Best decision we made. The atmosphere is beautiful, yet casual. The pizza and dessert was absolutely amazing and I'm not even a huge pizza person. Our server was so kind and attentive, but not too attentive, just perfect! This place is a special place to us now! Try it out, you won't regret it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stopped by on a Friday night around 7pm, we didn't have reservations so the wait was roughly 10 minutes. My friend and I were pleasantly surprised by how spacious the place was, the interior was modern, welcoming and elevated with live music. It's a perfect date night or family gathering spot. We decided we wanted to drink like the brazilians do & started off with their classic cocktail, it was refreshing, citrusy & strong! For our main we got the half pepperoni and half calabresa with catipury, the brazilian sausage was the show stopper for me that I really enjoyed! To finish it all off we tried the banana dessert pizza, we were a little hesitant at first seeing mozzarella and banana as listed ingredients but of course it was incredibly delicious and I couldn't help but eat 3 pieces. All to say I'm glad I got a chance to try this place out as I don't typically venture into Waikiki that often, but I look forward to bringing others here!! I believe they offer validated parking however we parked near the lagoon for $1/hr rate which was really good considering everyone was there to watch the fireworks.
The service is amazing. The bar tenders were very knowledgeable about the menu items and are super friendly! Pizza is amazing!
Best pizza in
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Portuguese Chicken w Catupiry
My wife and I visited on a Friday night. No reservation, but we were still able to be seated within ten minutes. The ambiance was beautiful. Nice exposed brick walls, a rustic aesthetic to the tables and decor, and the live music was great; cheers to the guy ripping the flute. Andre 3k would be proud. Service was friendly and attentive. We ordered the burrata, Hawaiian pizza sans meat (we're veggie), and the strawberry dessert pizza. I also got an Italian beer to try. The burrata was flavorsome and a generous portion. The pizza was fantastic. Good crisp, crunch to the crust. Beautiful smoky flavor to the edges. You could taste the quality of the cheese, which was oh so delicious, and the pineapple was fresh and handcut. No tinned fruit. The dessert pizza was also nice. Good flavor to the chocolate and the berries were fresh. The Italian beer was crisp and light. Overall, a fantastic meal. Will recommend to friends. In fact, I already did.