New Pizza Place in Hilo?
Friday, March 10th, 2006
I was happily surprised when I drove down Kilauea and seen a new pizza place called Big Island Pizza. Has anyone tried it there yet? From what I’ve heard, they are pretty good. I hope to give this place a visit soon!
Visit their web site for more info.
Again, I’m sorry for being such a lousy blogger. I’ve been very busy with a lot of things. Apologies to all unanswered e-mails… I’ll get to them soon.
Reviews by readers of Big Island Grinds
Tricia says:
“We ordered the Northwest and it was soooo ONO!!! It’s a little on the pricy side, but hey, it’s something different than the usual Pizza Hut that we usually eat. This is what was on our Northwest (saved the take out menu)- olive paste base, smoke salmon, shrimp, capers, smoked gouda cheese, mushrooms sweet red onions, rosemary and toasted pinenuts. My husband and I ordered the medium pizza- which was $16.99. We called and the employees said a medium pizza features eight slices and it was perfect for two people. When we returned home, we divided the pizza evenly, just to be fair - it was so delicious!!!!”
Howard says:
“We’ve been there twice. The first time we got the chicken and pesto pizza, with pieces of roast chicken, roma tomatoes, and mushrooms on pesto sauce. The pesto was excellent, the chicken pieces ample, and the mushrooms better than those on most mushroom pizzas I’ve had elsewhere. It’s like having a meal at a fine Italian restaurant, served on an edible plate made of first-rate pizza dough.
Today we tried the Northwest Special, described above, which was even better than the chicken and pesto. It struck me as a deluxe Hawaiian version of lox and bagel.
While most of the business is takeout, there are three tables outdoors next to the shop for people who wish to eat right there. While we were eating there today, the owner came out and talked to us. He told us about some of the exotic pizza ideas he is thinking of adding to the menu, and some of them sounded terrific. When I said that the crust reminded me of the best pizzas I’ve had from brewpubs, he told us that he treats the dough in a similar manner before baking it.
These are definitely the best pizzas we’ve had in Hawaii, and among the best anywhere. We will certainly be going back again. “
Thank you both for your generous reviews!
Big Island Pizza
760 Kilauea Ave.
Phone: (808) 934-8000
Hours: 11-9 Mon-Sun
http://bigislandpizza.com/
