Walua Social

4.6

70 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Mar 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 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

3/23 Sunday Supper!
$99.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Try our first Sunday Supper! An Italian Sunday dinner is a cherished tradition, often filled with warmth, family, and delicious food. As the sun begins to set, the air is filled with enticing aromas wafting from the kitchen. The meal usually starts with an antipasto platter, featuring a colorful array of cured meats like prosciutto and salami, alongside marinated olives. As a mid-course, our Chef will have pastas to try, and as a main, a selection of carving station meats like Prime Rib and Porchetta. This is a family-style community table event, so throughout the evening, the sounds of clinking glasses, laughter, and heartfelt conversations create an unforgettable ambiance, reminding everyone that food is not just about nourishment but also about bringing people together. This Italian Sunday dinner is a beautiful way to celebrate family, tradition, and the joy of sharing a meal.

Mushroom Risotto$29.00
parmigiano reggiano | mixed herbs
Agnolotti$32.00
smoked pumpkin | garlic crisp | aged balsamic
Rigatoni Bolognese$28.00
parmigiano reggiano
Pappardelle$28.00
oxtail | mushroom | smoked pecorino
Spaghetti$34.00
ahi belly | tomato | garlic | chili | sea asparagus
Cacio e Pepe$30.00
pecorino romano | black pepper
Beef Cheek Raviolo$31.00
caramelized mushrooms |egg yolk | cannonau sugo

PIATTI GRANDE

Chicken Milanese$39.00
tomato | caper | aioli
Pork Chop$48.00
apple mustard | fennel conserva
Kona Kanpachi$39.00
green garlic | scallions | charred tomato confit
12oz Bone in NY Strip$51.00
tuscan salsa verde | profumo del chianti | tomato | arugula | radicchio

KEIKI

Pasta$16.00

Service charges

A 20% gratuity is added to parties of 6 or more, a 3 % kitchen appreciation service fee is added to all checks.

What 70 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Hawaii / Big Island
Best Service
Hawaii / Big Island
Best Value
Hawaii / Big Island
Innovative
Hawaii / Big Island
Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Walua Social offers a delightful blend of authentic Italian cuisine with local flavors, praised for its "top of the line service" and "amazing delicious authentic Italian food." The restaurant's ambiance is described as "simple but classy," with standout dishes like the "best cacio e pepe" and exquisite desserts. Although some found the noise level high, the "knowledgeable staff" and exceptional dining experience make it a must-visit in Kona.

70 Reviews

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Liz VIP
Hawaii3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I highly recommend Walua social. It has a Fun upscale ambiance, consistently good food, and excellent service. The owner Sal is very engaged with all his guests. We have been 3 times already and I look forward to many more dining experiences at Walua social !
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Tayvia VIP
Hawaii2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great experience at Walua Social. Kona’s new go to spot!
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Hawaii1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The ambiance is pleasant upon entry with a kind and welcoming host. The dining room feels fresh and clean. I enjoyed the unique cocktail list that was Italian themed and a wine list that was the right length for their operation with plenty of room to grow and expand with the business! I’m excited to see where it goes. My buddy and I went down the menu and ordered one from each course. Each course was paced out perfectly allowing us time to enjoy the beverages without too much down time. Our favorites for the night were the Sticky Pork Ribs and Pappardelle! I’m excited to go back and try more of the menu next time.
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OpenTable Diner
Sacramento1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service, excellent ambience, small dining room, intimate dinner . Lovely birthday dinner!
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Martha
Hawaii1 review
5.0
Dined on March 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent Italian style dining. Interesting menu choices. The sound level is greatly improved over the last restaurant located there. The decor is delightful. Server was charming and knowledgeable.
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JanisA
Anchorage3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent in every way. They have done a great job softening the noise level.
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Grace VIP
Edmonton1 review
5.0
Dined on February 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wine was great food was great and service was great! If we lived here we would be regulars! Thank you!!
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Douglas
Anchorage6 reviews
2.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
All was good except the noise level which we found to be painfully high. We passed on dessert and final drink so we could get out. I mentioned this to management and was told they had heard the same comment from others. The place just does not work for us.
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deena
Hawaii2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server Joey was very knowledgeable about the menu and helped us with lots of great recommendations.His service was amazing along side the support staff. The food was so flavorful and cooked to perfection and the restaurant created such a relaxing and welcoming ambience, simple but classy! I would highly recommend this place!
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Ronen
Hawaii1 review
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing delicious authentic Italian food with a hint of local flavors. By far the best restaurant in town! Top of the line service. Will be going back to taste every item on the menu and then tell them to make me more. So Ono !!
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FAQs

Walua Social is rated 4.6 stars by 70 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Mar 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 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

3/23 Sunday Supper!

COTTO

White Bean Dip$14.00

Kanpachi Collar Fritto$16.00

Sticky Black Pepper Ribs$21.00

Chicken Wings$19.00

Tonnato $16.00

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

Burrata$25.00

PIZZETTA

PASTA

Mushroom Risotto$29.00

Agnolotti$32.00

Rigatoni Bolognese$28.00

Pappardelle$28.00

Spaghetti$34.00

Cacio e Pepe$30.00

Beef Cheek Raviolo$31.00

PIATTI GRANDE

Chicken Milanese$39.00

Pork Chop$48.00

Kona Kanpachi$39.00

12oz Bone in NY Strip$51.00

KEIKI

Pasta$16.00

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