I've been wanting to try Pueo's Osteria for a long time, and I finally had the chance while staying in Waikoloa Village for work recently.
I made reservations for 730pm. It was pretty crowded with lots of people waiting to be seated. At first I thought they were walk-ins, but many of them had reservations as well. I checked in with the host a few minutes before 730pm, and we did not get seated until 752pm.
I did overhear the host tell another waiting guest that they weren't expecting such a big crowd, but I feel like they could have managed the tables better to prevent those with reservations from waiting so long.
And then, once seated, we were not acknowledged by our server until 12 minutes later! A simple "I'll be right with you," would've sufficed, but to be ignored for 12 minutes was quite frustrating.
I was ready to walk out, but we didn't know where else we would eat in the area after 8pm, so I just waited it out.
Fortunately, our server was very friendly and apologetic.
House Made Brick Oven Focaccia |
Big Island Baby Romaine Salad |
Mushroom Soup |
Tagliatelle alla ragu Bolognese |
The sauce was delicious and full of veal, beef, and pork, but the pasta was overcooked and not al dente.
Spaghetti Carbonara |
Portions are huge and the vibe is much livelier than I had expected.
68-1820 Waikoloa Rd Suite 1201
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