
San Paolo Pizzeria
Waikiki, Honolulu
Restaurant in Honolulu, United States
The Read
Dress
Casual
Why go
San Paolo Pizzeria is a practical Honolulu pick for a casual pizza dinner, especially when ease matters more than ceremony. It is better framed as a low-pressure, group-friendly option than a splurge or special-occasion booking. Cross-shop nearby peers if the night needs sushi, steakhouse polish, or a fuller bar-and-restaurant setting.
About San Paolo Pizzeria
San Paolo Pizzeria is a Honolulu venue with a casual dress code and evening hours throughout the week. The basics are straightforward: its Honolulu location, casual attire expectation, posted schedule. That makes the listing useful for straightforward planning, but not for drawing broader conclusions about the room, the cooking, or the overall experience.
For awards, chef details, menu specifics, price tier, seating details, or service-format questions, check directly with the venue before making plans. First-timers should also verify any menu, accessibility, dietary, or service questions directly with the venue before making plans. This is especially important for groups that need more than a general sense of place, since assumptions can quickly affect whether a meal works for everyone.
Consider it for a casual Honolulu meal
The clearest fit is a casual outing in Honolulu. San Paolo Pizzeria is open 5–10 PM Monday through Friday, on Saturday and Sunday it is open 8 AM–12:30 PM and again 5–10 PM. Those hours give planners a defined window to work, particularly for an evening meal during the week or either of the two posted time periods on the weekend.
If details such as a signature dish, drinks program, dietary policy, takeout option, delivery option, price range, or seating capacity matter to your group, check directly before committing. That includes practical questions as well as preference-driven ones: whether a specific item is available, whether a certain dining need can be accommodated, whether the format suits the occasion, or whether the budget and seating expectations are in line with what the venue can actually provide.
Use it when the basics match your plans
San Paolo Pizzeria may make sense when the posted hours and casual dress code fit the occasion. For factors such as awards, formal service, a named chef, a published price tier, or a specific menu format, check directly before making comparisons. Treat it as a practical option to investigate further, rather than as a fully described restaurant profile with all decision-making details already settled.
For a broader scan before committing, compare it with Pearl's Honolulu restaurants guide, especially if the night calls for another type of dining room in Honolulu. The practical decision is simple: choose San Paolo Pizzeria if its posted hours and casual dress code fit, cross-shop if you need details that should be checked in advance. That approach keeps expectations grounded, protects the meal from avoidable surprises, helps narrow the choice without overpromising.
Planning details
- Location
- 1765 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96815
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- sanpaolopizzeria.com
- Phone
- +18082049578
The take
The Take
The Vibe
San Paolo Pizzeria reads like a true neighbourhood institution in Honolulu: unpretentious, disciplined and anchored by its Italian-pizza identity. It sits on Ala Moana Boulevard between the retail strip and the beach park, occupying a practical, street-level role in the city’s dining fabric rather than the waterfront, hotel-driven fine-dining circuit. The writing emphasizes consistency and repeat visits, so the room feels designed for regulars and local traffic. Expect an approachable, everyday energy — comfortable and informal rather than theatrical or destination-driven — with a focus on straightforward execution of pizza classics adapted to the Pacific Rim setting.
Best For
San Paolo is best for easygoing meals where the point is solid pizza and familiar flavors rather than a special-occasion splurge. The profile positions it as a neighbourhood spot that rewards repeat visits, making it ideal for family dinners, casual hangouts with friends, or a low-key date where food is the focus. Because it sits outside Honolulu’s hotel and waterfront fine-dining corridor, it suits local routines: weeknight pizzas, weekend family outings, or an informal meal after shopping nearby. It is not framed as a destination tasting menu or formal celebration venue.
Ordering Tips
Stick to the signatures that define the place: the Calabresa with Catupiry, the Portuguese pizza and the chicken barbecue — these dishes are highlighted as the pizzeria’s calling cards. The copy stresses disciplined, Italian-style pizza execution, so ordering one of the specialty pies is the clearest way to sample the kitchen’s strengths. Given the neighbourhood emphasis, think of San Paolo as a spot to return to and try multiple specialties over several visits rather than attempting an exhaustive tasting in a single meal.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm, inviting atmosphere with gorgeous decor, immersive ambiance, and live music creating a vibrant yet family-friendly setting.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Calabresa with Catupiry
- Portuguese pizza
- chicken barbecue
Planning details
Location
1765 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96815 · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Katsumidori Sushi Tokyo, Notable alternative
- 100 Sails Restaurant & Bar, Notable alternative
- Empire Steak House Hawaii, Notable alternative
- The Grove Restaurant & Bar, Notable alternative
- GOOFY Cafe & Dine, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How San Paolo Pizzeria compares in Honolulu
San Paolo Pizzeria is the low-pressure choice: easier to treat as a casual pizza night than a planned splurge. Empire Steak House Hawaii is the better fit when the meal needs steakhouse formality and a higher-commitment feel, while San Paolo makes more sense for families or small groups who want a simpler dinner without turning the night into an occasion.
For a broader hotel-restaurant or bar-leaning experience, 100 Sails Restaurant & Bar and The Grove Restaurant & Bar are stronger cross-shops. Pick those when ambiance and drinks matter as much as food. Pick San Paolo when the decision is mainly about pizza, convenience, an easier booking.
If the group is split on cuisine, Katsumidori Sushi Tokyo points toward sushi rather than pizza, GOOFY Cafe & Dine is the more casual café-style alternative. San Paolo is the cleaner answer for dinner built around shared pies; the others make more sense when the table wants a different format from the start.
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Compare San Paolo Pizzeria
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| San Paolo Pizzeria | Honolulu | No published awards |
| Katsumidori Sushi Tokyo | Oahu | No published awards |
| 100 Sails Restaurant & Bar | Oahu | No published awards |
| Empire Steak House Hawaii | Honolulu | No published awards |
| The Grove Restaurant & Bar | Urban Honolulu | No published awards |
| GOOFY Cafe & Dine | Honolulu | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at San Paolo Pizzeria?
What are alternatives to San Paolo Pizzeria in Honolulu?
Depending on the kind of meal you want, you could also compare 100 Sails Restaurant & Bar, Empire Steak House Hawaii, GOOFY Cafe & Dine, Katsumidori Sushi Tokyo, or The Grove Restaurant & Bar with San Paolo Pizzeria.
Does San Paolo Pizzeria handle dietary restrictions?
If you have strict allergy or dietary requirements, contact San Paolo Pizzeria directly before visiting.
Can San Paolo Pizzeria accommodate groups?
Is San Paolo Pizzeria good for a special occasion?
San Paolo Pizzeria has a casual dress code, so it is best evaluated as a casual Honolulu option. If you need a different kind of setting, compare it with venues such as 100 Sails Restaurant & Bar or Empire Steak House Hawaii.
Is lunch or dinner better at San Paolo Pizzeria?
San Paolo Pizzeria is open 5–10 PM Monday through Friday. On Saturday and Sunday, it is open 8 AM–12:30 PM and 5–10 PM. Check directly with the venue for current menu and service details.
Is San Paolo Pizzeria good for solo dining?
Solo diners should decide based on the posted hours, casual dress code, any current availability confirmed with the venue.















