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Kiawe Kitchen

19-4005 Haunani Road, Volcano, Island of Hawaii, HI 96785
808-967-7711
Ranked #4 of 8 restaurants in Volcano
4.0 of 5 stars 246 Reviews
Price range: S$10 - S$26
Cuisines: Mediterranean, Pizza
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, Dessert
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Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, Dessert
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Hilo, Hawaii
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Had a good meal, but over-priced. Serving staff were clearly stressed and impatient. One server did not bring a coffee we ordered, and then proceeded to handle things badly, giving bad attitude and being less than gracious about her oversight. This spoiled our experience. We live on the Big Island and over the past 5 years, 50% of the time... More

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Kent
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

Our overall experience here was mixed. The food on its own would probably be worthy of 4 stars, but the service was clumsy and the bathrooms had a lot of mould growing on them. The waitress who took our order was lovely, but it seemed like the other waitress didn't help her out by getting involved - first she brought... More

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Kensington, California
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65 reviews 65 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

We stopped by for Mother's Day and needless to say, the place was packed. That said, the staff could not have been nicer and the bar was open to those waiting outside. We split a pizza and salad and each was quite good, especially given the circumstances. The service was also good. This is a small restaurant, and they were... More

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

The pizza I had for dinner was tasty and 'European', as opposed to 'American'. Just approximatively 'Italian' (I lived in Italy so I know what I am saying :-)) but still very good food. The service was good. Prices are high, but this is what you have to deal with in all the 4 restaurants in Volcano! The proximity of... More

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Milford, Connecticut
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5 reviews 5 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

The pizza was incredible. Great dinner after a visit to the volcano!

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Durham, North Carolina
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

We ate there for lunch then went for a hike at the Volcano park. And came back for dinner again!!

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Cary, North Carolina
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

We stopped by here to have lunch after a hike in Volcanoes National Park. The menu had a lot of sandwich options that sounded great and looked good as the wait staff set them on other tables. We shared one of their thin crust pizzas and it hit the spot! My only regret is that we didn't have enough time... More

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Santa Fe, New Mexico
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

We had dinner here on night and the pizza was served on a thin crust that was delicious and full of flavor. We also had a tomato soup that was very good. I suggest this place over Cafe Ono if you want tasty vegetarian. All you have to do is ask your waitress to make a vegetarian pizza with no... More

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New York City, New York
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

Pesto pizza was really good. Locals and visitors, all diving into their food. Great service, good food, a bit expensive, but what do you expect.

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USA
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Pizza sounded good and there's only one place to get it fresh in Volcano, Hawaii. We paid $21 plus tip to pick up a pizza at the Kiawe Kitchen. We ordered the margherita pizza and added two toppings. The extremely thin crust edges were charred black and unedible. The pizza would probably be considered a medium. The toppings were sparse.... More

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