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Prima Kailua

Italian Restaurant, American Restaurant, and Pizzeria$$$$
Kailua
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    Ranked #3 for Italian restaurants in Kailua
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    Georgia S.
    "The absolute best pizza in Hawaii."(2 Tips)
    Amerjit
    "Curried bolognese over house made pappardelle."(2 Tips)
    Kristen J.
    "And the meatball was an abomination."(2 Tips)
    nai n.
    "order the brussels sprouts, radicchio & beets: astounding!"(3 Tips)
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  • Nathan K.heart icon on user image
    Nathan KamSeptember 5, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Soup fans rejoice! There's a new soup on the menu daily. If you're contemplating getting it, just do it! It won't be there the next day or the day after. Get it while you can.
  • HONOLULU Magazine
    After 24 hours of sous vide cooking to render a tender veal breast, it's a must try. Prima serves it w/ a slightly sweet Marsala sauce, mushrooms,& Ma'o Farms famous kale. -New Releases, December 2011
  • Mare K.heart icon on user image
    Mare KitabayashiNovember 30, 2016
    The prosciutto and arugula pizza is to die for!!!!! Service is great and the food comes out in a very timely manner. 10/10
  • Nathan K.heart icon on user image
    Nathan KamDecember 21, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    If you enjoy great food, executed at a very high level in creative ways, drop in for a bite. You've probably not seen Italian food like this in a strip mall. Bon appetit!
  • Nathan K.heart icon on user image
    Nathan KamDecember 21, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    If you're a fan of V Lounge's awesome pizza like I am, you need to eat here. Same folks banging out delicious pizzas. Great choice for lunch or dinner.
  • Radley K.heart icon on user image
    Radley K.May 25, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Best f'n pizza in Hawaii. Spicy Meatball is bomb. Don't believe anything a Brooklynite who gives big ups to a chain steakhouse says.
  • nai n.heart icon on user image
    nai naiApril 4, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    @prima_kailua does the most amazing things w/veggies people normally detest. order the brussels sprouts, radicchio & beets: astounding!
  • Georgia S.heart icon on user image
    Georgia SassenfeldOctober 23, 2013
    The absolute best pizza in Hawaii. Fresh ingredients and a cozy place. They never repeat a soup and were on their 200th recipe today.
  • Nathan K.heart icon on user image
    Nathan KamAugust 5, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    PRIMA will be "popping up" at Iorio restaurant in Portland on 8/20/12 at 6:30 p.m. If you've got family/friends there, please let them know. It's gonna be a delicious night!
  • justin p.
    justin parkerOctober 23, 2011
    cant call yourself a foodie if you dont appreciate this place. BYOB at the moment, suggest reservations. I wish it was closer to me :)
  • Nathan K.heart icon on user image
    Nathan KamFebruary 26, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    If the Brussels Sprouts are on the menu, get them. One of my favorite dishes here! Sooooooo good.
  • Blake
    BlakeAugust 29, 2013
    Great place, amazing pizza and excellent service! Perfect date spot!
  • NLN MPRN
    NLN MPRNOctober 26, 2011
    The pizzas.. Some of the crust was burnt black and some of the crust was mushy pizza dough. It 's a newish place..hope it gets better.
  • Damartianman
    DamartianmanDecember 24, 2011
    Get the prochutto buffalo mozzarella sandwich special only $8 pizza is good too but needs more selection and meats
  • @Nacron
    @NacronMay 24, 2014
    Pretentious atmosphere, subpar food (burnt, not caramelized Brussels sprouts, pasta hard not al dente) and to top it off, 90s rap on the overhead speakers.
  • sara mae p.
    sara mae pickleMay 9, 2017
    thee worst restaurant experience i can ever remember having. the food & service were both incredibly bad. having to go to the grocery store afterwards to get something else to eat was a 1st for us 😭
  • nai n.heart icon on user image
    nai naiOctober 6, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    it doesn't matter what you order because all of it is guuuuud!! but here's a pic of the papardelle w/curry bolognese.
  • Buttercup D.
    Buttercup DSeptember 15, 2013
    Oh. my. gawd. Order one of everything if you can!!! This place is amazing!!!
  • Amerjit
    AmerjitJune 9, 2012
    Curried bolognese over house made pappardelle. Oodles is a must
  • Michele S.
    Michele ShieldsApril 14, 2013
    Great pizza! Also recommend the slow roasted pork belly!
  • @Nacron
    @NacronMay 24, 2014
    Don't expect a table if you walk in
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    KoreankitkatSeptember 13, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Brussels and bacon ftw
  • Bob H.
    Bob HayesApril 14, 2012
    Not sure when this place was byob, but they have a beer and wine list now.
  • Mitzi R.
    Mitzi RuffSeptember 4, 2013
    Awesome pizza & service by Josh!
  • Kristen J.
    Kristen JuckiewiczNovember 10, 2011
    Disappointing. Mushy, overloaded pizza. And the meatball was an abomination.
  • Akina T.
    Akina TokunagaNovember 10, 2017
    シーザーサラダがグリルしてあって美味しい❤
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