Brick Fire Tavern

The best and authentic handmade pizza in town. I had the Mamma Mia pizza and it was so satisfying. My husband had a fresh pasta bolognese and it was so divine. The Chianti wine was so great. And we finished it up with Pistachio Cheesecake and Cannoli, it was perfect. I will definitely coming back here again!

Got the NY meat and margherita plus truffle. both were excellent. the truffle added a really nice umami to the margherita. The creamy spots of ricotta was very nice too. If you like this style of pizza, you'll love this place. Crust was crisp and chewy on the inside...and flavorful. We were there for lunch, about 3/4 full but it still took nearly 45m for our pizza. We had a good view of the oven and it wasn't like they were constantly slinging pizzas so not sure why it took so long. Had a peroni and hopped cider. total w/ tip was ~$75. Dinner time, it gets jammed. We had call 3x in the past for a seat anytime between 530-7 and it was always a 45m-1hr wait. Go lunch time.

True Neapolitan style pizza, very close to pizza in Napoli. Can never go wrong with a good napolitano margherita pizza, and this did not disappoint. Very friendly service, will come back for some fresh pasta, wine and more next time.

Visiting from LA. Pizza and salad were delicious. The dough was great. Service was great too. One of the best pizzas I’ve had. Highly recommend.

This place is soooooooo delicious!!! We had four pizzas between the three of us. Bee sting, Funghi, and two large plain pies for the 9 year old (see photo). Wow! Delicious! Mario and John were very friendly and helpful and the food came out quickly. Water refills were on point. Thanks to all!

Fantastic pizza! We ordered four different types and all of them were amazing. Hard to choose a favorite. Beautiful location with a friendly staff. Highly recommend this restaurant, ill be happy to return any day.

This restaurant serves freshly baked, authentic Neapolitan pizza. The clam dish was bitter and not very enjoyable, so I left most of it. However, the pizza was absolutely delicious, and the servers were friendly, so I’m giving it five stars.

Wow wow wow. Im blown away. Pizza 10/10 the atmosphere is so authentic " I mean serious pizza business" vibes. The people that work there are paying attention to you for real! Price was right too. Crust was soft and crunchy and smokey from the wood in the oven. Probably the best pizza experience I've had in a long time. Give this review a thumbs up if you agree 👍

This is probably my first Yelp review in years. I try to experience as many restaurants as I can, especially when on vacation. All I have to say is this is hands down a top 5 on the island for Italian. My wife and I come to Oahu very often. We popped over to a little shop nearby for our daughter. Saw this place on Yelp and decided let's give it a shot. The spicy vodka genuinely rivals Carbones spicy rigatoni. The servers are incredible, ambiance is great, and food is out of this world. Regardless of what pizza you get, ask for a side of hot honey. It's really a nice touch. I was lucky enough to run into the chef next door at the pasta shop making food for the night and paid my respects. We will definitely be back.

Absolutely delicious pizza perfectly wood fired. The pasta is freshly made. The caprese was made from fresh local ingredients. We will definitely return next trip!

I love this restaurant and continue to recommend it to everyone I know. The service provided here is always prompt, friendly, and the servers and knowledgeable about the menu. The food is incredible. Everything I have had here is flavorful and delicious. The portions are generous, the prices and reasonable. The ambiance is elevated but not pretentious. Their wine and cocktail list is diverse. The Chianti Classico is my personal favorite. I got the Sal's Bolognese Pappardelle which was flavorful and well balanced. I also got the Vesuvius Bee Sting which was cooked to perfection with the pizza crust soft and pillowy and the sauce, cheese, and toppings mixing perfectly. I will absolutely be back.

Meatballs were great, maybe I'm not refined as some of you all are, but why is the pizza here slimy, floppy and tasteless? Respect to the region of Neapolitan or Mr. Neapolitan, but hell nahh! We tried both the Mamma Mia and New Yorker and both were lacking flavor. Service though here is impressive, very chill and personable.

1/2/25 Thin floppy chewy crust Bottom slightly scorched from brick oven Had the Mama Mia... not overloaded w sauce n toppings unlike those overstuffed commercial pies But it works for me flavor seasoning n texture wise Support Local

Nice looking place. Not too loud could hear my husband perfectly. Service was great. Food was delicious. Had a pizza and a drink. Didn't care for the drink. Pizza was good.

I usually eat pizzas and pasta dishes here. I always come here with my parents, and we share everything so we all have a taste of each dish. Food: 5/5. I don't recall ever having bad food. Service: 5/5. Service is pretty good. No one irritated me. Ha! That's a great compliment from me because I'm usually easily irritated. Environment: 5/5. It's clean and spacious. Only once did a kid act up but I didn't docket the restaurant. I just blamed the parents.

I went back there six months later and ordered the same cocktail - Green River Passport, because I liked it last time. However, what I got had a totally different look and taste, so I was really confused and disappointed. Fortunately, they were kind enough to switch it to wine for me and I really appreciated that. The pizza I ordered this time was Mamma Mia! without onions and less cheese. I liked it but I think I liked Pepperoni, which I had last time better. Nevertheless, it was wonderful once again and I'd be back for sure. Took one star off for my disappointment with the cocktail. But don't get discouraged by that!

We came here for dinner when my husband was craving pizza. This had good reviews online so we stopped by. Parking was a nightmare like everywhere around here but the inside was upscale and modern. The inside was small but the place was relatively busy. The tiramisu drink was phenomenal, I had two. I definitely recommend if you like chocolate and coffee and sweet drinks. The whiskey drink at the top of the menu was also delightful. The other drink that was supposed to be more on the fruity side was a pass for both of us. Our waitress was cute and sweet. A younger gal. We began with the squash which was the BOMB. The cheese and crusty flakes gave the perfect mixture of smooth but crispy. It was delicious. The pizzas however were too soft for us. The crust was good and the toppings were fresh and yummy. However, there was hardly any crust under the toppings and the pizza was saggy. You could barely eat it by picking it up. It was yummy but not the best.

So happy to be able to get a downtown experience right in Kaimuki with parking and no traffic! I called ahead and was told they were booked but that we could walk in to sit at the bar . Luckily they were able to squeeze us in for a perfect pre concert meal. Brick Fire Tavern, not to be confused with Brick Oven Pizza, is located on the same block as Brew'd on Waialae Ave. DRINKS: I started with a Green River Passport cocktail. It was beautiful but I felt like the taste didn't live up to my expectations from the description. My friend got a glass wine. FOOD: The menu offers appetizers, salads and pastas, but they specialize in Neapolitan pizza. Apparently they are the only restaurant in Hawaii certified to make it. Our server with a cool name, Holiday, explained that the owner, Matt, went to Italy to get special training for it and brought back a special brick oven. Apparently there are strict rules that must be followed to make this pizza. Since I wasn't that hungry, I hesitated to get a whole 12" pizza for myself. But since it was their specialty I ordered a Margherita. I needn't have worried as the thin crusted pizza was easy to eat with it's delicious herbaceous San Marzano tomato sauce. Our server warned us that this style pizza is soft in the middle so we knew what to expect. I did like the thinness but I prefer my crust less floppy and a little more stiff. (there's a joke here but I'm not going there. lol) I thought I would have leftovers to take home but failed. My friend got the spicy vodka pasta which was cooked just right and not very spicy. It came with a nice Calabrian sausage,We shared everything including a chop salad which balanced out our meal. This Dowtown transplant is a lovely addition to our Kaimuki restaurant row!

What a great place! Great service and delicious foods. From the person that answers the phone to the person that greats you and serves you....all so friendly and efficient. The ingredients in the salads and pizzas were fresh. Best to make a reservation such as with Open Table.

Very nice place for some great pizza. Smart casual is how I would describe those in the restaurant (we showed up after a day of sweating and hiking and felt under dressed! We ran back to the hotel and cleaned up before our reservation time. Lol) Great pizza with excellent crust and toppings much like you find in Italy. Good service and friendly staff.

We got the meatball appetizer and specialty pizza! The meatballs and bread was perfect - freshly made and served hot! The specialty pizza had a vodka sauce that was to die for and the crust was amazing . . . Perfect. The atmosphere and service were top notch - drinks refilled and table cleaned after each portion . . . perfect.

First time here for Mother's Day Lunch for my wife and mother-in-law. My son actually was the one who picked this place who was here 2 days ago with his Geema and Papa. He loved this place and he said, this is now his favorite Italian place. He's 14 years old and he was spoiled by his papa and knows what good quality food taste like...lol. I was pleasantly surprised when I walked in this place...loved the ambience and the vibe with the music playing in the background. We loved the food here. Food is great...delicious from the starters we ordered (clams and ceasar salad) to our main entrees (clams risotto, pizza, butternut pasta, pizzas, and the meat ball dish) and we ended with a bang at the at end...we ordered the top 4 dessert on the dessert menu so we can all try it as we were in a group of 6. All 4 desserts we ordered were delicious. I would recommend all four and would ordered all again when we come back. Yes, we'll definitely be back more often... yes that's how good this place is. Our server was awesome...he provided a 5 star service. I would rather go here now over Assagios.

The Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana (AVPN) is an international organization, officially established by a group of Neapolitan people, representing the oldest families of pizza makers. This organization was later officially established by the Italian government as a denomination of control (DOC), a designation that made the AVPN a legal entity able to give special designations to pizzerias who meet the strict requirements that respect the tradition of the art of Neapolitan pizza making. The point of all this is that "Brick Fire Tavern" is the only (VPN) certified pizzeria on Oahu. Although it's not listed on the website, Brick Fire Tavern has a prix fixe lunch menu ($24). I took the option that provided a salad and personal sized pizza. I ordered a local beer ("Maui Sunshine Girl @ $9). There was a 3% surcharge; but I liked that they described it as a "kitchen appreciation fee" ($1.04). With tax ($1.55) my ticket was $35.59, before gratuity. The Ceasar Salad was very nice; it was much more than I expected--both in terms of serving size and how elaborately it was assembled. The Funghi pizza was very good. As this is a Neapolitan style pizza, I suppose it's better to focus on the bread. The crust is not the thin style common with most pizzas. In my mind, the best way to describe it is like a freshly baked pita--but its thin; soft; a bit spongy, providing a nice chewing experience. Double check the restaurant hours. They close for a break after lunch, before dinner (from 02:00p to 04:00p). The dining room is comfortable. There is seating at the bar. The bar offers beer, wine and cocktails. Parking is a bit of a coin toss. Sometimes there's street parking, and parking behind the building; sometimes you've got to look around a bit. But these caveats aside, the food here is good; its different.

Long overdue review/update. This place is an absolute must for anyone that loves great, no, outstanding food, ambiance, service, and just a great dining experience. They really do it right here, fresh ingredients combined to bring out the most robust of flavors from pizza to the best Caesar salad one could ask for. If it isn't apparent yet, I am a true fan of this restaurant/bistro. We have been on several occasions at this point and the consistency is amazing, anytime, and every time. Please do yourself, family, and friends a favor and get out and support this establishment, we need more like it, that's for sure!

TL;DR Delicious Neopolitan pizzas and al dente pastas in the heart of Kaimuki. BFT Chop Salad = ONO Porcini Rigatoni = ONO Spicy Vodka = ONO Margherita Pizza = ONO ----- Mmmm, I love this place. My wife and I were craving both pizza and pasta and decided to visit BFT. We had done takeout a few times a while ago but never dined in, so we were both excited. Parking is a bit tricky. I believe there's a tiny lot off 9th Ave, but typically in this area you're searching (and hoping) for street parking. We started with the chop salad, which was fantastic. The lettuce was crisp, there were a lot of different textures and flavors, and the dressing was on point. For pasta, we went with the porcini rigatoni (absolutely must order if you love mushrooms), which is always a banger, and the spicy vodka, which was also delicious. The pastas were perfectly al dente and sauced. So damn good. Lastly, the margherita pizza was just awesome. My daughter devoured her slices, which is always a solid indicator. I'm excited to return to BFT and try other items on the menu!

Best pizza, pasta & cocktails. Service was excellent. I love both front & back seating area. I came here a few times and I had such a wonderful experience every time. Overall 5|5

Saturday night, the parking meters are free after 6pm on the street. I love the bistro style decor, open and bustling. Service is friendly but also extremely leisurely. While we weren't rushed, it was a good 15 minutes being greeted and another 15 to place an order. The meatballs were delicious and really beautiful! The clams had a tasty broth but were small and not a great choice. Pizzas were all delicious will try the pasta next time.

The photos don't do the food justice. Firstly, the staff member Annie went above and beyond with service, absolutely phenomenal kindness and professionalism. The Satriale's Pizza was so good, with full of rich flavor. The star of the show really was the bolognese. Typically a basic dish, I'm not always a fan of bolognese unless it's done well. Let me tell you, this was some of the best I've had, with so much flavor and juiciness....10 out of 10. Highly recommend, will be back.

It's been years, like before pandemic, since I last visited Brick Fire. The experience was different from the cozy Chinatown location to the larger Kaimuki restaurant. But the food was delicious still. You love pizza? I love pizza! But this is authentic Neapolitan pizza. It's done right. It taste great! I thoroughly enjoyed the service. Each course was plated and serviced with the right utensils, plates and bowls. They turn the plates and utensils! No soup drippings or empty clam shells left behind when the pizza arrived. The staff from the front to the back, provided us an elevated dining experience.

Absolutely love this place! I went for a bday dinner and love how there's a back area private section. We ordered bunch of appetizers to start - chef's salad, garlic & fennel clams, and Hauula tomato & burrata. For the entree I shared proscittto arugula pizza and their bolognese pappardelle. Dessert we shared coffee gelato and cannolis. Everything was delish and service was great!

Overall our experience was fine. The food was incredible. And the place was very local pizza-y. It had history on the walls and showed what was made fresh. We got the meatballs and burrata as an appetizer, both were delectable. I ordered a Margherita pizza and added pancetta while my friend got a pepperoni pizza. Both were delicious. The crust is fantastic, thin and chewy but great flavor The main complaint we had was service was slow. At first it seemed like they had 1 server doing the job of the host, bartender, and a server. However that changed about midway in our meal when we noticed 2 other servers working. Overall a fine experience would definitely go back for the food

Came here for lunch and was surprised by the amazing pizza! Great friendly service and great atmosphere! Will for sure be back. 10 year old say this is the best pizza he's ever had!

I visited for lunch with a friend, and while it was busy, we were seated immediately. Great, friendly service. The food was delicious! We shared Spicy Vodka pasta and a Fungi pizza, and wrapped up with Tiramisu and French Press. Again, delicious! No photos because I guess I was too busy enjoying the scene! Parking at the meters or neighboring lot for a nominal fee. Casual to semi dressy for lunch. Closes at 2pm for a couple of hours before dinner. Spacious. Clean, clean restrooms. Full bar.

The Porcini Rigatoni is just divine! I definitely can't replicate this at home. Their homemade pasta is al dente. I couldn't identify all the perfectly blended herbs use to make this heavenly mushroom cream sauce. Pizza is Neapolitan style, very thin, pillowy crust, and you eat it with a fork and knife. See photo of my pizza going in the oven, The service is exceptional. The way they describe each dish - you know that they've had tastings from the kitchen, and can suggest what wines pairs well with it. When your waitress ask you, what flavors do you prefer and recommends appropriate dishes, then comes to check if everything is okay; that's when you know they are professionals. They were there to make sure you had a pleasant dinning experience. I'm a little tip stressed. I have seen 30% as an option for diner/family style places - heck no. If you want 30% tip take a lesson from this crew on service. They are so professional, they don't even suggest a % tip on the bill. They do have a 3% kitchen appreciation fee and it is well deserved - the food was awesome. Update: I throughly enjoyed my dining experience. However the pizza at room temperature was not received well by the family. The thin pillowy crust became very chewy at room temperature. Grandma who likes her pizza fully loaded with toppings called it anorexic pizza.

Three and a half stars. Decided on pizza for lunch and after the reviews were excited for the pistachio cheesecake everyone was raving about. We get in at 1 and they seated us. We all had a drink. The non alcoholic one was interesting with the hint of Italian almond flavoring. It was quite refreshing. The beer is just beer and refreshing and goes perfectly with pizza (in my opinion) We ordered two pizzas. They both were delicious and the crust was what I enjoyed the most. Chewy and a little bit of char taste and the toppings were fresh. The choice of the pistachio cheesecake was NOT an option and that bummed us out because we wanted that. lol. It will be on the menu later they said. It was a great little place with a lot of tables. The staff is friendly and it's a perfect pizza place. The prices were pretty fair because rent must be high in kaimuki and add all expenses to run a place, I get it. It was a pretty good spot for last minute decisions.

Keep it Kaimuki... Making it with an outing with a friend that I haven't seen in awhile we decided to head over to Kaimuki since she had an aunt who lives jus a block from Brick Fire Tavern yay! We already knew this would be the place for lunch but browsed around Waialae first checking out the amazing biz celebrating all the wonderful product you can find here on this Black Friday Weekend as we all kicked off the holidays as well. Walking in we were so amazed how roomy it was as you can smell that brick oven going strong cooking up some pizzas we are so ready to consume. We decided on the Bruschetta Caprese to start which is a nice rustic appetizer as a super thick slice of City Loaf from neighboring Breadshop is topped with fresh mozzarella, marinated tomatoes, drizzle of balsamic and torn basil. Taking that first bite is a struggle with tomatoes rolling everywhere I do love that rustic touch but having bites that is too hard to eat and rolling on your clothing is not exactly fun. Asking about their pizza we were wondering how big it was and was told that it's made on a thin crust and is 12" so that it would be a breeze to finish it by yourself so we did just that as I got the "Funghi" pretty much says it all Mushrooms, mozzarella, fontina and thyme, fresh and classic it was very good though for the price not sure if I'd order it again as good it was it was still missing something that I wish I could think of...probably it was just too simple for me. Bestie ordered "Da "Shrimp Truck"" and this seafood lover loved her pie though struggled with the richness of it all lol! The pizzas here are good using fresh ingredients and showcasing exactly that versus drowning it all in sauces though the simplicity of it does leaves me with wanting more, as we got the pizza fresh out of the oven without that pull we all search for since it's fired for just 90 seconds it was a bit difficult to eat. Thank you!

Very tasty pizza, friendly service in a rather nice but casual location. Wouldn't necessarily do the $40 r/t Uber from Waikiki here again haha, but I'm glad we went at least once. The only certified Italian pizza joint in Oahu apparently, with special water filters and an oven from Naples that cooks pizza in 90 seconds at 1000 degrees! *FOOD* - Pizza dough was excellent, but I would say the toppings could be more unique /uniquely Hawaii. I did miss the tomato a little on the mushroom pizza. - Salad was good, but no option to add chicken or shrimp sadly - Bruschetta was a large portion and tasty but nothing to write home about. - Nutella calzone was the star of the show IMO

We had a party of 8 people and BFT was able to accommodate us with our reservation. Customer Service was excellent and our waitress was patient enough to assist our orders. Being a first time patron, most of the menu was foreign for us. The pizzas and pasta were very good. Pizza crust not oily, soft texture. We started with the chop salad and had the New York pizza. Both were tasty and not salty.

This was the best birthday experience! Even though we didn't have reservations we were seated fairly quick even though we were at the bar. I prefer this since I could sit next to my partner. We started with the bread and was amazing. The pizza has the perfect amount of meat since they don't skimp out! The pasta was amazing as well as the sauce. I need to checkout the Onda next time! They were so sweet to bring out ice cream and candle. There was exceptional service at the bar and we always come back. The inside is always busy but we love seeing the dynamic and everyone is so happy. 10/10

This was our first visit to Brick Fire. It was a Sunday early evening. We found parking in the back and were seated promptly. The place is clean, the staff is friendly. Our server was Holiday. Clean plates were exchanges for the different courses and water was refilled on a timely basis. Our party if four ordered the little neck clams and the BFT Chop Salad too start. We really liked the salad. For entrees we ordered the asparagus Gnocchi, the Mamma Mia pizza, the pasta bolognese with meatball, and a starter House meatball. For dessert we had the Nutella canzone, the tiramisu, which is not on the regular menu, and the caramel macchiato cannoli. With drinks our bill was about $200.00 The stars of the evening was the Chop salad. The meatball and sauce was delicious. The starter portion came with toasted foccacia bread which was good. And the cannoli was crisp, the filling light and tasty.

At Brick Fire Tavern in Waikiki, Honolulu, HI, the dining experience is as close as you can get to authentic Italian on the islands. The Caesar salad is a refreshing start, with crisp romaine lettuce, tangy Caesar dressing, and perfectly shaved Parmesan cheese. The star of the show, however, is undeniably the meatballs, which are succulent, flavorful, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Do save room for the Napoli style pizza. Brick Fire Tavern is a must-visit for those seeking true Italian flavors in the heart of Waikiki.

Jan 2024. Full disclosure, me not a fan of Napolitano style pizzas but this pie is damn good. Don't get me wrong, I still prefer a slice at Joe's Pizza but I can't lie, I actually like this. The crust is chewy but not doughy and the sauce and toppings are 10/10 taste and presentation. Their caesar salad also is damn good. Fresh local greens and perfectly seasoned w their own dressing. Service was excellent. Professional but with warm aloha. The ambiance also great. Perfect for lunch or dinner w friends or date night. My gf tried 2 of their signature cocktails and she loved them both. Said the drinks were legit. I'm a fan of this pizza spot.

What a fantastic place! My family just left here and had such a great lunch! If you are craving authentic Italian food then this is the spot for you. Homemade meatballs in a delicious marinara that was accompanied by focaccia. The clams were served with a rustic bread that was perfect for soaking up the delicious broth that the clams were served in. This was just the start to our meal. We also had pizza and a bolognese pappardelle pasta dish. My father, who is Italian, loved the pasta. Of course, we had to get dessert too. Pistachio cheesecake with the Oreo cookie crust was my favorite! The decor is very bright and clean. I love the history of Italian food that is along one of the walls too. The service was great as well. Thank you to Richie and the rest of the staff. Will be back for sure!

It is an amazing place. I usually rarely leave a review. But this place is definitely worth to talk about. It was no problem to reserve the place for 4 people, even though they were packed and they nicely said that the table is available until 7.30pm. There is no problem with parking. The restaurant is modern looking, clean with no weird smells. Waitress was very welcoming with real smile on her face. She brought the filtered still water with no ice, I already could have tell that they care about the clients' experience. I hate when some places bring 70% of ice in the glass of water. Food was absolutely delicious without hesitation. Margaretha pizza was simple but so good, ate entire 12" pizza myself and did not feel full at all. My kids appreciated whole jar of Parmesan cheese with spoon on the kids pizza. Deserts were good too, but I like when the cream is less buttery and heavy. Overall nice experience. Will come here next time in Hawaii.

Brick Fire Tavern takes pizza to another level of good pizza. The great gourmet taste of pizza will be fresh in my mind that I probably won't be eating any of that fast pizza joints for awhile. This was our birthday dinner. We ordered the mushroom pizza, the special of the day pizza, seafood risotto, and caesar salad. The pizza crust is very soft, has a slight burnt taste with very thin pizza bottom. It's almost like pizza made out of crepe style texture but good. The special of the day pizza consist of Prosciutto or some Italian cured meat, blue cheese, and walnuts. It was the perfect combination of Italian pizza. So good! Seafood risotto was also good. Caesar salad was made fresh, just right and not over powering with dressing. If you like adult drinks they have plenty. We tried few different canned beers. Aside from the awesome food, service was awesome. My family reserved a table. They served us birthday complimentary vanilla ice cream which was also light and refreshing. My husband love the fact that they served in a chilled bowl so that the ice cream doesn't melt instantly. An extra touch like that is rare these days and adds to the superb service. We also ordered pistachio cheese. It was also very light and good. You can see the brick oven in the corner of the restaurant where most of the staff are working hard. Yes, it is an open kitchen with urban feel. Ok, so I will be back because I want to try more pizza and their cobb salad. Free parking is available behind the restaurant. I recommend making a reservation.

Last night I went to BFT for the second time and I still love them! The first time I went with a GF for a girl's night and we shared a pasta and pizza. I believe the menu changes seasonally because last night, the dishes were slightly different. The first time I had: Pea & Prosciutto Pizza -Creamy and gorgeous. I hope they bring this flavor back! The pizza was beautifully done. The sauce was light, the prosciutto provided the perfect touch of savory, and the pillows of cheese were creamy and light. Sal's Bolognese Pappardelle -The sauce for the bolognese was deep, rich, meaty and the pappardelle was perfect. I love those wide pasta noodles so much. Last night I went with my partner and sister and we had: Caesar Salad -The caesar dressing was so good! My sister felt like the salad could've used more dressing, but I enjoyed the dressing as is. The romaine lettuce was coated thoroughly with a generous shaving of parmesan cheese. -Carbonara Roma Pasta I'm torn about this one. The carbonara was thick and a little flour-y. I'm not sure if this is how the pasta was supposed to taste. My sister was not a fan but my boyfriend enjoyed it. The guanciale was crispy in the pasta which was a nice touch. -Veggie Monster V3 Pizza I loved this pizza! I love veggies and this pizza had a little bit of everything from arugula, red onions, mushrooms, basil, and crumbles of blue cheese which I loved! -"Pepperoni" Pizza This was a great pizza to enjoy. The sauce was yummy and soppressata was delicious! Lastly I want to comment on the service last night (Thursday 1/4/24). We felt like we were in a fine dining restaurant. Our servers were extremely attentive even in a full house. Our dishes were cleared between the salad and entrees, our waters were constantly refilled, and even the root beer that was ordered, the servers took it upon themselves to top off the soda in the glass until the bottle was empty and they took it away. Like, whoa. Anyways, I love BFT for a cute date night with friends! It isn't like an overly formal place where you feel stuffy, but not so casual that you lack energy to go out. It's just a great spot for a nice meal!

A good example of a Neapolitan pizza. No ... not pizza Napoletana from Naples. But they are Vera Pizza Napoletana certified. So no apologies. no excuses, right? Why, then, wasn't I satisfied? The pizza checks the right boxes. A dough of Italian type 00 wheat flour, water, yeast, salt, that is cold proofed two days. Baked 60-90 seconds in a 900 degree (+ or -) brick lined wood fired oven. More sauce than cheese leaving the middle soggy. Thin soft crust that needs to be folded, or better, eaten w knife and fork. Nice leopard spotted char. It has to do with the crust. It was chewy, mildly salty, nutty, with a proper slight bitter char. But, I was looking for an airy bubbly edge and a firmer base. The base was moist, tasted slightly undercooked, and hard to cut. The crust was more like a focaccia than the airy, blistered charred edge I was hoping for. And, while they did a nice job spreading the dough I prefer an uneven round shape and pinched edges. I don't know enough to say if it was a matter of using a chilled dough to make a more perfect round shape, too much sauce, maybe needing a few more seconds exposed to the fire or placed closer to the heat, or the airiness of the oven (the optimal temperature of an oven is more than the temperature right around the heat source). I just know it could have been, should have been better. None the less, this is still a good Neapolitan pizza.

I got the Mamma Mia for takeout and it was delicious. I liked the pizza sauce , it had a tad of sweetness to it. It was a good flavor combination

Excellent! Delicious pasta and pizzas. Very clean restaurant and great service. I can go here every weekend.

My only complaint is that this place should be 5 stars on Yelp. Unreal aura. From the time we walked in, til the last bite of dessert. 10/10 would recommend.

I had high hopes for Brick Fire Tavern because of their rave reviews both online and among my friends, but unfortunately, they missed the mark. While the service was impeccable and the ambiance had that modern chic feel, the pizzas were disappointing. Here's everything we got: Nduja Clam: The shining star of the evening. The manila clams were swimming in this delicious spicy light tomato sauce. I couldn't get enough so even after we finished all the clams, we left it on the table to dip our pizza crusts. Quattro Fromaggio: I forgot to ask what cheeses would be used in this pizza, and I think one of them might have been gorgonzola which is not exactly my cup of tea. It was my fault for not asking though. However, my disappointment was primarily in their pizza dough. I had envisioned Neapolitan pizzas to be airy and crisp with a slightly soft center. Yet, what arrived at our table was overly doughy, and the longer it lingered, the soggier it became, resulting in a less-than-pleasant eating experience. Mamma Mia! (aka. Meat Lover's Pizza): The medley of meats and flavors were amazing here. But once again, the pizza dough was disappointing. Overall, while I'm certainly open to giving Brick Fire Tavern another shot, especially given the glowing reviews from my friends, my initial experience left much to be desired.

Had a work lunch at BFT at 12 pm. There was one table of people seated in the restaurant. We ordered a few dishes to share: meatballs, Caesar salad, and different types of pizzas. They offer a lunch special which is a soup or salad and a small pizza. Such a good deal of you want to try a small sized pizza. I tried the Caesar salad which was good but a little fishy. The pizza I got was the maize runner. The sweet corn kernels with goat cheese and fresh tomatoes were such a good combination. We decided to get a few desserts: spumoni cannoli, pistachio cheesecake, strawberry cheesecake gelato and Kona coffee gelato. The spumoni cannoli was so rich and heavy, unlike the lemon one I had previously. The pistachio cheesecake wasn't very pistachio flavored. Everyone enjoyed the gelato items. I think the cannoli with the gelato would make a perfect combination.

the food was outstanding and different from other italian places, i was there for special wine tasting and the italian winemakers were there so they went all out, kampachi tartare, onion pasta from the pasta shop next door , pizza of course ( lamb sausage-eggplant, beef short rib on polenta, olive oil cake

I would recommend making a reservation for this place as they quickly fill up. And you have to find street parking which is metered and it's free on Sunday's. The staff is friendly and the pizza is super thin and I would say 1 pizza can feed 2 but if you like to eat, probably an entire pizza is recommended for a full grown adult. W had the Mama Mia which has a lot of meat, it was really good. We sat at the bar and the bartender was really friendly. The food came out fast! We also shared Sal's Bolognese Pappardelle and the pasta was al dente and the meatball was so savory and delicious. My favorite and I would come back again for the pasta!

Amazing service and delicious food! My husband has been a chef on Maui for over 25 years and he is very picky about food taste. We loved everything here from the clams to the pasta and pizza. Careful attention was paid to the quality and creation. A definite must for a great date night!

My first time trying this place. Great ambience and service. Food was tasty. Parking is hard to find but if you go after 6pm you can park at Plantoem - entrance to driveway is between 9th and 10th Avenue. My favorite pizzas were the Shrimp Truck and Margherita and the Sal's Bolognese Pappardelle pasta was amazing!

We did our share supporting small businesses at the Keep It Kaimuki event partly by indulging in lunch at Brick Fire Tavern. We started with cocktails including Ms S' Constellation Prize - like an adult apple cider and the Good Day Negroni, another great Negroni riff. The "Pepperoni" Pizza was actually covered with soppressata and the Margherita is always good (their VPN is based on the Margherita) while the Onda Porcini Rigatoni was as good as fresh pasta gets - it was also al dente which is rare for fresh pasta. We finished with the Nutella Calzone which I've always skipped as I'm usually stuffed with cocktails, pizza and pasta but since there were four of us... and it paired perfectly with the coffee and cognac based Not Your Nonna's Tiramisu... yes, we'll be back...