Italian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Austin

"One of the best ice creams we have tried in area. Who loves a real tasty and natural ice cream, this place is great! We tried some other places but..."

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Regal Ravioli

93/100 (1571 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"Best pizza I've ever had, and I've had plenty! I realize that's a strong statement, but it's well deserved. Everything from the crust, to the sauce,..."

George

"Excellent place. I’ve had several dishes here and all is good. Can’t go wrong with any of them. They are pricey so be prepared but definitely..."

Lisa Posada-Soto

"Simply amazing! Classic Italian food to die for. Everything is made with a whole lot of love and fresh ingredients. Incredibly friendly and..."

Gregory L

"We didn't have any plans for dinner so we started driving down the street. The name of the place caught our eye and we found free parking less than..."

Aura Heinz

"Everything from the appetizers to the entrées were amazing! Randomly found this spot whilst vacationing in Austin! I recommend the in house Risotto..."

Mekalah Rodriguez

"Incredible Italian food, with great service and outdoor seating (before the cold front moves in--not sure if they have patio heaters). It was my..."

Robert Donayre

"The staff were attentive and friendly. The meatloaf I ordered was salty but the rest of our order was okay. They get busy and full especially at..."

Sweethazy Amore

"Wine was tasty, cocktails were well made, and the pizza was delicious. Thin crust and just the right amount of char on the dough. Very clean inside..."

R V

"Lived up to the hype! Took my wife there for her birthday dinner. Hostess hooked us up with an amazing table. Waiter was attentive, professional and..."

Tim Butcher

"Tasty neighbourhood Italian. Great selection of apps, pasta dishes + other specials. We've been to both Vespaio and Encoteca and think we prefer..."

Sara Reid

"Lovely Italian restaurant on SoCo, great ambience and delicious food, taste fresh, nice wine selection, the waitress was very attentive and helped to..."

Omar Coronado

"Warm and cozy is how I would describe this place. We were here for my birthday dinner, everything was just perfect. Service, Food, Presentation,..."

shravani R

"One of my favorite types of foods is Italian and this place doesn't disappoint. Staff was extremely courteous and table service excellent. This is..."

Stephen G

"Some of the best pizza I've had in a while, the Caesar was amazing, I loved the buttero cocktail, and everyone was masked up! I'll definitely be back..."

Jenalys Carl

"My friends and I came here after a recommendation from a different friend. This is by far one of my new favorite places to come for Italian food. I..."

Jesse Klein

"This place was amazing. Best food I've had in Austin. Will definitely be back. Service was..."

rosa ramirez

"Delicious dinner done right! Our first time visiting, we frequent Vespaio next door but wanted to check out the wine shop. Thanks folks, we really..."

Trenton Brough

"Cool little spot in south Congress. Had the calamari as an app and the carbonara for entree. Both were delicious. Also had a tasty beverage but..."

Craig Franks

Pie E Tea

Wheelchair Accessible

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

Accepts American Express

"Kinda expensive but great menu. I love the blended mocha. It's like a milkshake with coffee in it. It's super..."

Tim Brown

"The pastry is a bit expensive so if you're going to splurge get the Kouign Amann-its sooo..."

Gabrielle D

"oh man. you have to get a blueberry muffin. it is a muffin unlike any..."

Stefanie Welter

"Get there before they run out and get a kougin amann, you won't regret..."

Alyssa Lee

Jacob Good

Ashley Purvis

Lisa Malik

Gino's Vino Osteria

Wheelchair Accessible

"Amazing!!! We went this evening to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary and all I can say is amazing!! The food was so so good, the wine list is..."

Kristine Bauer Torrice

"Gino's food is true Italian with fresh ingredients and flavors. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming. This place truly is a hidden gem in Austin...."

Sam Gerding

"The owner, Gino, makes you feel at home with family! The staff is beyond great, food is wonderful, and the atmosphere is awesome! I felt like we..."

Vikki Blackman

"Everybody is somebody special when you walk in to Gino's. I have never felt more important and welcome in a restaurant until I stepped into this..."

Brian Mauney

"Hands down the best Italian food in Austin- to be honest it is the most authentic Italian food I have found in Texas! The service is incredible! Gino..."

Kasey Bird

"I eat here every time I come to Austin! Great in house pasta made fresh and the atmosphere is amazing. I have always had a great experience eating..."

Suzanne Symms

"This is my first Texas review, and it's amazing! The atmosphere is exactly what I was looking for. Service was amazing, but the food! The food was..."

Mr. Stewart

"Thank you Daniel for your excellent service. I’m not a huge fan of Cesar salads the dressing is just a no for me but this in house dressing passed..."

Oui Are

"My family and I were there 9/14/2023 to celebrate my son’s birthday. The food was delicious. Prices were reasonable and the service was..."

Diana Csencsits

"We have been trying to find a nice Italian authentic restaurant in Austin… and we finally found it. This place reminds me of Italy. Both their..."

Jennifer Martinez

"Amazing, cozy Italian spot with some of the warmest people I’ve met. Came here last night and the service was spot on. Do not be shy! Everyone here..."

Grace Hoang-Vu

"Found this gem on Google and went based on the reviews. Sat at the bar per personal preference. Bar has hooks for your purse. The Caesar salad was..."

Elida Capell

"Food was good, chicken fettuccine(chicken alittle tough) but sauce was great. Bruchetta was delicious. Nice waiter, but wasn't super attentive. ..."

Lori Waters

"Great hidden gem for legit Italian food!!! Best we've found in Austin by far. Bread and pasta made in house. Has gluten free..."

lily conrad

"My wife and I stopped by unplanned and didn’t know this restaurant existed. It was near us at the time. Restaurant location is close to the Mueller..."

LRC

"Very small Italian restaurant! I had the gorgonzola salad which was good I also tried the garlic bread and marinara sauce the sauce was delicious...."

Jennifer Banda

Baretto

"Barettos is the best. Never had anything but the best time there. Great people. Great staff. Great setting. Great food. Donnie and his crew have hit..."

Wiley Barner

"J.J thank you for taking great care of us last night!! Everything was exceptional!! The Poke appetizer was heavenly and a generous portion can't wait..."

Stephanie Eberle

"Amazing place! The people, the atmosphere, and the food are awesome. I got a chance to try some of their signature drinks and they did not..."

Pablo Gomez

"Super friendly place, large wine selection and one of the best charcuterie boards from antonellis. Definitely going back to my neighborhood bar..."

Susan Hart Osborne

"I felt like I was at Cheers. When we walked in we were greeted by the folks at the bar and the owners. How cool is that? I place tucked away but..."

Dianne Johnson-Thompson

"Classy, fun, hip neighborhood bar and restaurant all in one! The friendly and fun staff makes you feel welcomed and at home. Highly recommend this..."

Keith Sommer

"Very nice and friendly atmosphere and the service was on point. I will definitely come back next time I’m in..."

Marjorie Montoya

"Had a great time out with my wife! Great atmosphere and incredible food makes this place a return spot for me ! Try the strumboli, best I've had..."

Adam Mercer

"This is a great place. Only adults here. No loud music. Beverages are very..."

Gregory J Berry

"Great place to visit any day of the week. You can drink anything you can think of along with delicious..."

Maxim Lang

"Great place, well poured drinks, yummy food and a very nice and attentive..."

Allen Ray

"Love this place, drinks and food are tasty. A go to close..."

Jaymie Orozco Howard

"Such a homey, warm atmosphere! Great vibe, food and drinks! New..."

Dawn O. Cervenka

"Great new spot in the neighborhood! Friendly service, great bar selections, and delicious small..."

Vicki Burrus

"So glad to have discovered this place last night. Husband and I had a cocktail, the meat and cheese board as the appetizer, then a Brick Oven pizza..."

Rachel Eve

"Great food and service! Had the build your own pizza and it was..."

Joe Delgadillo

"Great spot with a carefully picked Craft Beer and Wine..."

Juan Pablo Gauna

"Small, intimate. Menu is small, but delicious. Fun, local..."

Jerri Meadows Pick

"Chill place for a drink on the evening. They are also serving food, but so far I've only tried the meet and cheese plate, which was a big mix of..."

Ewelina Kobierecka

"Great place to have a girls night out. Food was..."

Sherrl Carpenter

"I love this little spot. It's a great place to sit for a while and have drinks and snacks. Their charcuterie plate is amazing and they have a great..."

Karen Pavlovic

"A lovely local bar. Good wine, beer and mixed drink choices as well as some entrees and nibbles. Definitely a place I will go again. I will say, the..."

Mary Kotzur

"Baretto is a cute little bar where you can get great wine, great mix drinks and some delicious food. I have been here around 5 or 6 times now and..."

William Fox

"I have been wanting to try this place and finally met up with a friend. Food was really tasty, beer selection was ok. They have a lot of IPA's which..."

Jessie Foster

"Love this place, best Euro style bistro in Austin despite so many things that could be improved. Great old-fashioned dark cocktail bar vibe inside,..."

Fabian Dohmes

"Awesome drinks. Neat atmosphere. Will come here..."

Mark Steinbock

"Baretto is awesome! Mike is a great bartender and the entire staff is so friendly. I highly recommend this casual bar. It even has a few small bites..."

Keakalani Goins

"I've only been to Barretto for a wine tasting and bites night, but everything was delicious! A friend and I came for the Catena Zapata tasting night,..."

Nola Lu

Tucci's Southside Subs

"Extremely good and high quality subs. Bread isn’t always the softest but it’s good quality and tasty Staff are competent and not what I’d..."

Jonathan

"Excellent find in this Oak Hill shopping strip. Meatball Sub and Pastrami Sub were absolutely fantastic. Maine root beverages. Delicious chips. ..."

willjstewart

"Great sub, we tried the Philly Cheese steak and the Italian beef and both were..."

Ahmed Omran

"Parking is easy and service is quick.... The hot sandwiches are the bomb. My favorites are Grandma Max's hot ham and swiss, Tucci's Turkey, the..."

Christian Johansson

"Love these sandwiches! They have two sizes of sandwich and the smaller one is still huge. They fully load their sandwiches and don't scrimp on..."

Charles Baker

"I loved the South Austin location but don’t regularly go to that area. I was thrilled to finally notice this one in my new paths. Very Austiny,..."

Julie Winter

"Finally found a neighborhood style sandwich shop that is seriously good. It is a bit small inside, but the food is INCREDIBLE. I've had their..."

joey adams

"Great service, very knowledgeable staff on the ingredients. High quality sub sandwiches. I had the very popular Grandma Max Hot Ham and Cheese --..."

Taz Jazzman

"They make old school, delicious subs. The bread is good. The meats are top notch. The condiments and dressings are..."

Jim Bower

"One of the best sandwich shops I've had in a long time! Too bad it's not closer to San Antonio, or it would be a weekly visit to try all their..."

BJ Lough

"Love this place and have been many times. This time I had the Cuban which is only available from May to September. It was really good and highly..."

JC Otero

"Man I love this place, my favorite sub by far but $10-$15 for only half a sandwich is out of my range...I spent $20 on a 6" sub, chips,..."

Kyle S

"Absolutely amazing sandwiches. Cannot wait to return. Three of us ate there earlier this week and all three of us were shocked at the quality of..."

Ron Crum

"Always very good food. High quality. So much better than the chain deli..."

Bruce W Leander

"Your classic next door sub shop. Good selection, hot and cold subs. Their jalapeño cheese steak is..."

Nick Snow

"Delicious sandwiches. My favorite! The gourmet Italian and cheesesteak are..."

Sharon Braaten

"I didn’t catch the managers name, but I work in the plaza and decided to get some lunch here. Unfortunately the sandwich I ordered was a bit..."

Noah Tucker

Snap Kitchen

"Love this place! Healthy options for all! I like meeting my friends and clients here too! You know it's a clean environment and it's like working..."

Robert Winterbottom

"I went in for a quick bite. The young lady that worked there was very helpful. She showed me some new items, seasonal dishes that had returned and..."

Lisa Garza-Martinez

"Really great place to get ready-made, healthy meals. They have tons of options and I've liked almost all of the ones I've tried, especially the..."

Ariana D

"We're moving and dont want to do a lot of cooking so Snap kitchen has been a godsend. Easy to order online and pick up later. Great recipes and..."

Latia Jefferson

"Had the Grilled Kale Hoppin John...tasted really awesome. The staff is very inviting and nice too. It was our first time here, we expected to order..."

Ajit Patel

"Healthy prepared meals, snacks, and drinks. The food is fresh and taste great. They have vegan, gluten free, dairy free, etc options for every great..."

NeeNah Lee

"My daughter introduced me to this place since we’re working on bettering our diets. Lovely employees and simple environment . Hate to say, it’s..."

Miranda Gomez

Cannone Cucina Italiana

"Im super sad to see that this truck shows as permanently closed. The food was amazing when I visited eith my wife. The service was great, the lady at..."

louis gonzalez

"Delicious fresh pasta right by Zilker Park in the Picnic Food Truck Park. The Carbonara is excellent and the bacon adds so much flavor. Yum! I wish I..."

Jake Hewitt

"Best Italian food in Austin and it comes from a food truck. Everything is homemade and fresh, from the pasta, the sauces... The owner is Italian, so..."

Luciani Zorrilla

"This is some of the best Italian food I have ever had. The handmade gnocchi is so good and it melts in your mouth. Very good plate presentation as..."

Andrew Hironymous

"Homemade pasta, good portions, nice selection of dishes and friendly owner. Fantastic Italian food truck that won't disappoint. Bolognese and spinach..."

Matt Mrowiec

"I've had the carbonara here and it was pretty good. The sandwiches are crazy good though! Focaccia bread made from scratch. I think they rotate the..."

Andrius Urbaitis

"The spaghetti & meatballs was really good but it had secret ingredient which was not so secret. A slight essence of Fabuloso. You will get wafts of..."

Tessa Parks

"Amazing food, must have sandwiches. The restaurant is operated by an Italian family who know what they're doing. Must..."

Pranaya Jajoo

"Authentic Italian with friendly staff all wrapped up in a food truck setting. Everything on the menu is delicious and most portions are perfect for..."

Mallory

"The pasta bolognese was great, but the Texas style panini was excellent. This is a great food truck for authentic and Italian/Texan fusion..."

Chris Martin

"Wow. The tortellini, pizzas, and chicken alfredo pasta were all amazing. Big portions for a low price. My new favorite Italian spot in the city. Will..."

Lane Myers

"Had a delicious tomato-fresh mozzarella-basil-olive oil in focaccia, along with spinach and ricotta ravioli. Best Italian food truck in Austin! Trust..."

Gaurang Sadafule

"If you’re ever in the Barton springs area and you’re craving pasta you definitely have to check this place out! That chicken Alfredo is to DIE..."

Drina Gronewold

"This has quickly become one of our favourite food trucks in Austin! Already tried several different dishes and they were always excellent. The owner..."

Alcino Cunha

La Matta

Wheelchair Accessible

Breakfast

Lunch

Mid-range

"Great addition to the east side! Enjoyed the cheese board and house white wine on the patio - all..."

Kenley Reed

"First sandwich I’ve had in the states that tasted like it did in Italy. Espresso was perfect. Great atmosphere,..."

Ashley Carr

"Absolutely love this place, everything is so fresh and delicious..."

Allen Kane

"Great bread and sandwiches. Skip the house wines and buy a bottle from the shelf or cooler. Wish the Calabrian chili oil was hotter, but that's..."

Joel G Goodman

"It's hard to beat bread made from scratch, same-day. Not to mention homemade basil pesto, great atmosphere, friendly service, and high-quality meats..."

Alex F

"Atmosphere: Italian sidewalk cafe, upscale casual Service: Gracious and efficient counter service Food: Sandwichwmes, salads, antipasto and dessert..."

Amy Parker

"I had a very good fresh mozzarella cheese, tomato, and basil sandwich. The bread was great; a thin crispy layer outside and warm and chewy inside. ..."

Brian Vattiat

"I’ll admit the sandwiches here are pretty tasty 👍🏼. This is coming from someone who doesn’t normally eat cold sandwiches. The ambience is..."

Matt Jacobs

"Excellent paninis. Ingredients are fresh and the bread is great. La Matta is a perfect lunch spot on the east..."

Christopher Guerin

"Such a cute little spot, felt very welcomed here. Their cheeseboard was incredible, we especially loved their roasted nuts, pistachios, and the..."

Crystal Lee

"Fantastic lil sandwich shop across the street from the White Horse. Freshly baked bread combined with fresh greens and Italian cuts make for a damn..."

Edgar Barguiarena

"LOVE this place. The sandwiches and salads are all wonderful and the ingredients are simple and fresh. I am currently obsessed with the kale and..."

S M

"This breakfast panini costs $4.50, and tastes incredible. This place..."

Cade Ritter

"Delicious food! The bread has the perfect crunch and soft center and the sandwiches are fantastic. I highly recommend the eggplant sandwich. The..."

Jay Ebert

"The best sandwich I've ever had! You can tell the ingredients are gourmet and fresh. I was thoroughly impressed. It was a little slow and the staff..."

Angela Hudson

"Perfect lunch place! Friendly staff and quick service. Bread is amazing... I even bought some to..."

Paulina Martinez

"Wow love this place! Great location close to many other places of interest. Limited but tasty menu. Clean restaurant with lots of natural light. I..."

Robin Medina

"Great tasting sandwiches and salads, great service, and a great place to chow down. Their wines on tap are also very tasty. Not too pricey for it..."

Robert Shields

"Came here twice during our visit to Austin. Great lattes and delicious food in a lovely..."

Megan Becker

"Great sandwiches. AMAZING bread. Friendly..."

Laurie Eden

"Love this salad, cheese and sandwich place. Ingredients are fresh and rich. The breads are out of this world. And there is a genuine Italian flair to..."

Bob Rouder

"Can't beat a simple sandwich that uses fresh ingredients. Love the paninis #3 and #4 although I substitute basil pesto for the tartar sauce. And the..."

danielle ursula

Via 313 Pizza

91/100 (2208 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"This was a delicious pizza with delightful apps. My only complaint it the ricotta was a little thin for my taste. The crust was soft but had some..."

Jennifer Robles

"I’m usually a New York style pizza kinda girl. I used to love Chicago style pizza growing up; Uno was my favorite spot on the West Coast. I can’t..."

Kekentia Grant

"Some of the best Detroit style pizza I've had. The crust edges are crispy and the sauce is amazing. The parking isn't great at the 6th Street..."

Brett Atkins

"A very welcoming place and delicious Hawaiian pizza! Also, the 4 square pizza is great for 1-2 people. My husband ordered the 8 square Meat Lovers..."

Ashley Gonzales

"I had my first VIA313 pie here from the Round Rock location. It did not disappoint. I prefer my sauce on the LESS sweet side but this sauce is very..."

S M

"This was really decent Detroit style pizza. They e got some beers from across the street from Zilker Brewing and other local beers. Their pizza is..."

David Bruton

"I was pretty impressed with this pizza. We got the bar style 12 inch round, half spinach artichoke, half chicken bacon ranch. We were stuck choosing..."

Felicity Loveland

"My favorite pizza in all of Austin! I had the bar style and it was unbelievable. We had a huge group of 12 show up with no reservation. We had no..."

Tanner Ray

"Great Detroit pizza. Have had it twice, cooked great both times. Ordered takeout both times, came back it was so..."

Hunter Hren

"This place was awesome. It was a great pizza, friendly staff and cool atmosphere. Did I mention the pizza 🍕 both the bar pizza and the Detroit..."

Eric Carlson

Steve's Pizza

90/100 (1494 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We love Steve's PIzza! Our waitress was amazing (I will end up butchering her name I apologize it was like Shaylene) there were 9 of us at our table..."

Krystel Holtz

"Awesome pizza, great service Fantastic place we love to get together with our family! We arealways taking extra pizzas home to eat all the way to Red..."

Kerri Ellegard

"We were traveling across the state and happened on Steves. The pizza was delicious. My husband got one with half spam and half sausage and..."

Michelle Hetmanski

"Great pizza and mostly great service... on occasion they cannot keep up and tend to forget you are there... but we go often... so mostly great..."

mike mallan

"Great pizza, friendly staff. Replaced ground beef with Spam - a solid swap. Small but decent tap list. I'll be..."

Derek Dees

"I’ve been ordering from Steve’s for about a year now and finally had the chance to eat inside the establishment this past Sunday for the first..."

Jasmine Barrett

"Steve’s is the best! Their pizza is not only great, the service is also top notch. Both the original and thick crust are equally delicious and..."

Julie Hermanson

"A must when you are in town. Best pizza around. Never a bad..."

Ben Sticha

Pieous

90/100 (2348 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We stumbled upon Pieous on our way from Austin to San Antonio and WOW!!! We loved everything about the place from the decor and atmosphere to the..."

Stephanie Neece - Keller Williams Realty Services (Realtor)

"We got margerita and shrooms pizza. The pizzas came out very fast. Both of them tasted great with a flavorful tomato sauce base an. The sauted..."

Priyanka Kodali

"The pizza itself is 5 star in terms of taste - my large and diverse family loved it. One significant knock on pizza is there’s way too much crust..."

Gregory O'Brien

"Thin crust Neapolitan style pizza. The margherita and even simple cheese were really good. Pastrami used to be better, but it is still ok. Affogato..."

Vu Nguyen

"It’s been a while and the wedge salad did not disappoint but the cold pizza and chaos did. Last nights meal felt like a dinner on a roller coaster..."

Steve Roese

"Went here for dinner, had a great time and our group of five were able to have conversations. The menu was extensive and everyone was very happy with..."

Gary L DiClementi

"Love Pieous. After being away from Austin for almost five years, it was one of my first stops. Gotta’ get the..."

Christopher Taylor

"Anytime we are in Dripping Springs we have to stop for pizza. The pizza is always amazing and the Vietnamese coffee is..."

Cloudview Appraisals

"It’s not just the pizzas that are amazing, you HAVE to try their pastrami and sandwiches!!! Bottom line this is the place you want to go back and..."

Bryan Poon

"The pizzas were delicious and the workers were amazingly..."

Kyuwon Han

"Food - The pizza was really good. They had a spicy pizza that was actually spicy! We also had the meat plate and that was excellent. Our friends had..."

Mindy Ramirez

"I've been wanting to try out this location for a couple of years now. It didn't disappoint. While the pizza was good, the salad was amazing, and..."

Grace Gravestock

"Pieous house salad - the Choppy - is THE. BEST. THING. EVERRRRR. 😍🏅😍 it has house-made mozzarella, roasted chick peas, and the most bombass..."

Christine M

"I really enjoyed the pizza here but the pizzas are on the small side (only one size) and expensive. Hard to justify on a regular basis. The employees..."

Adam Jones

"Flavor: A Service: B Tea: B Solo dining : A Pieous is serving up some delicious and unique pizzas! I had the smoky Italian and loved it. It was a..."

Larry Ray Reed

Tony C's

90/100 (1292 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I love this restaurant. It's a hidden gem and my new favorite happy hour spot. They have a Super Tuscany Blend (356 or 357) that's my now go-to glass..."

Jean Darnell

"In town for a volleyball tournament and found our way here. We are so glad that we did. This has to be one of the best pizzas I have ever eaten. We..."

Moon Realty Group

"Had been there for a team lunch, all the food we ordered was tasty. As it was a first time in Tony C for us Zeppoles was given as a compliment,it..."

Akshatha M

"***UPDATE*** Well, the word is given, Tony C's officially, at least in my mind, has the best pizza around. The combination of airy dough, artisanal..."

treborz dob

"First time there and totally impressed. The staff was so friendly and patient with our group who was there for a birthday celebration. Buy one get..."

Peggy Cox

"One of the best pizzas I've ever had! The pizza was so fresh. I absolutely loved it, so did my family. I recommend you order the Chicken Parmesan..."

Ruth Sandra

"Loved it! We have been meaning to go here since moving to the area two years ago. Well we finally did it and it’s now our new neighborhood Italian..."

Eric Rains

"This place is amazing from the staff to the food you will not be disappointed! They have amazing drink selections, the Prosecco cocktails are a MUST..."

Lena C

"Great choice if you like New York style pizza. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Seated fairly quickly on a Friday night even with six people..."

jim budde

"Loved, loved my Italiano sub-sandwich. And the garlic fries were so delicious. My Sangira was the perfect touch. I enjoyed..."

Ortencia Rosales

"I went with a large party and everyone enjoyed their food and experience. We had appetizers, pastas, pizzas, and sandwiches. The food was excellent..."

Amanda Alegre

"I took my wife, 2 teenage kids, and myself here for dinner. We went just before 6pm and we’re seated immediately. We got 1 appetizer, 4 entrees..."

Dwayne Griffeth

"I went there for my birthday. Got there a little late, like an hour before closing. I have to say hands down to the waitress for being so patient...."

Amr Zaghloul

"Wow, first time here and the pizza was just like in NY. Amazing. Service is second to none. The manager personally brought us a free first time..."

Rene Resendiz

"Tony C's on Parmer in Brushy Creek BOGO any pizza on Tuesday! Outstanding product and impeccable service with Luigi as your Host with soft R&B and..."

Charles Springer Jr

"The place is really pleasant and the service is good. Everyone courteous and very polite. There is a Prosecco cocktail we ordered that is absolutely..."

Cris Guhman

"I can’t begin to say how happy we were with everything here. Literally all of the staff were so helpful (it was our first time here). The food was..."

Jessica Brady

Bufalina Pizza

90/100 (1481 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Second time eating here. Pizza is really solid, dough is chewy and soft like a Neapolitan. Great 🍅 sauce and mozzarella too. I also love the pasta..."

Nicola

"Red pie. Neapolitan style; one of the best pizzas in Austin. Amazing happy hour. Fresh ingredients, good wine list and vibe. While my go-to is a NY..."

bethany dufresne

"Service was top notch. Delicious pizza! Cesar salad and sourdough bread were over the top good! Love a crusty salty sourdough and they know how to do..."

Amy McKeehan

"Love their pizzas so much! Excellent date spot. I brought my extended family here over the holidays and it was a little small for that many people,..."

Andrew Fuchs

"In the last two weeks, I've been to Bufalina on Cesar Chavez 4 times, I can't stay away. Jackie has been our server twice and she's been the absolute..."

Matt Park

"Once you get past the "privilege" of some of the patrons, the place is quite nice. The food is always excellent, the staff knows their craft, and..."

Terrence Adams

"This is a really great pizza place with quality ingredients and great crust. Plus an excellent happy hour and nice staff. The wine list is probably..."

A 1922

"The pizza is amazing. The crust is light and airy, the toppings and tomato sauce are so fresh, the olive oil is imported… there’s no detail..."

Angela Costantini

"Stopped by Bufalina Pizza for Happy Hour at 4:30 pm. Such a great deal! We enjoyed a pizza half off and half off bottle of wine as well as their..."

sara bennack

"Happy hour wine deal is great. Pastas and pizzas are very good. Staff is hit or miss, some have an attitude like if you came off the street begging..."

Jorge Valdes

"Such. Good. Pizza. My picky eater child didn't like it, but the rest of us really enjoyed ourselves. The crust is thin and chewy with a good edge. I..."

Rachel Davis

"Stracciatella di búfala is an amazing appetizer here. Minus 1 star for the portion size of the orecchiette, is very small by even non-American..."

Benni

"🍕🍷Bufalina🍷🍕 My Bufalina experience was amazing! I went with a friend during happy hour. We got there right at 4pm and were seated..."

Matthew P

"Had a girls night out dinner here with 5 other girlfriends and it was great! The bread and butter… I still can’t stop thinking about it. The food..."

Jackie Deliantis

"This is a solid place to get pizza, the staff are great. The red pies are much more consistent than the white pies. The crust was excellent. Also,..."

Leam Delaney

"Went for lunch on a Saturday, had tried the night before but waiting time was about one hour. We love Neapolitan Pizza so had to try it. Was really..."

Johanna Orozco

Twenty Two Trattoria & Wine Bar

"Great food and ambience. I like that the option of having a bruschetta flight so you can mix and match from the list they have. They were all great..."

Tanvi Raman

"Really great atmosphere here. Service was friendly and fast. Food was very well prepared. Overall enjoyed dinner here as a larger group (7) and would..."

Daniel Sweeney

"I had my birthday diner here recently and was highly impressed! They have a beautiful enclosed balcony that was perfect for a fall night! We had..."

Lexis Gonzales

"One of the best restaurants in Austin! Incredible food & drink options. Our server, Derek, was the best server I’ve had in Austin! Huge kudos to..."

Courtney Marie

"Food 7/10 Service 8/10 Cleanliness 5/10 So food was delicious, however small feedback on charcuterie board, my strawberries were too old , feels..."

Eugene Ignatov

"Great place for wine and food. Many good wine flights or bottles to choose from. Had Brushetta, mussels, and pizza. All were very good. Very relaxed..."

Donnie Sigur

Backspace

90/100 (1768 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Best Margherita pizza in Austin with some good texture and flavor for the dish. The fresh basil right on top of it gives a little good healthier..."

Henry Pham

"Best Pizza in Austin! A wonderfully cozy restaurant, which that sort can be hard to find in Austin. Start with a superbly selected meat or cheese..."

Kirk Kirk

"Upscale brick oven pizzeria without the pretentious attitude commonly found in these establishments. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the..."

Angela Carman

"The most delicious & beautiful pizza I’ve ever had. Excellent service and the location was tiny but intimate. But the pizza...the pizza was amazing..."

Yvonne Rodriguez Levine

"Brick oven pizza with a toasty bottom and mozzarella cheese salad with balsamic dressing - all amazing food and the service was excellent. ..."

Rhonda Harbour Hosch

"The Backspace was one of our first dates, and it's been a few dates since. It has been an excellent choice of venue for such an occasion each time...."

Douglas Sechrist

"I havent been there in years, as i am a California Resident. Such a cozy place. The best Pizza i have ever had and fabulous..."

Eric Coffey

"Great little Gem in the heart of downtown ATX. Friendly staff, great pizza, nice cozy atmosphere. Definitely get a..."

Jenna Newland

"Great local find. The food was incredible and the service and atmosphere just as great. We loved..."

Candace Black Werth

"They have the best thin crust pizza in Austin,..."

Roger Serwy

"Let me just tell you! We love this place! We had our engagement here 2 years ago and we just came on a random date night and they brought us a..."

Gregory Sullivan-Morales

"I love this place. Peroni on tap, awesome meatballs and focaccia bread and a great..."

Sean Weingartner

"The ambience is what makes this place a 5 star. Chill, good music, good pizza, small and..."

Antoine Wade

"Excellent ambiance, delicious pizza and we had excellent service to go along with it. Don't let the building facade fool..."

Timothy Pfeil

"The Backspace is a must-visit for pizza and wine lovers! We enjoyed their happy hour at the bar, and the wine was fantastic. The pizza was absolutely..."

David Chang

"Wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that it perhaps was the best Neapolitan Pizza I have had in Austin. I tried the Margherita Pizza and it was..."

Jay Mehta

"A cozy rustic intimate restaurant with a nice atmosphere. Love the brick oven. Seating tables are a little too close but it is a small space so to be..."

Christine DelMartin

"The up leveled wine (sangiovese) was great when paired with the complex pizza here. You'll note that the cheese and sauce is gourmet... so it's not..."

jay vyas

"Cute little place with a great happy hour across its antipasti selection. The meatballs were devine! Really enjoyed the buratta too. Didn’t enjoy..."

Trina

"10/10! In town for the F1 event and popped in for dinner. I love me some brick oven pizza. Backspace, for sure, has the recipe nailed for service,..."

Christopher Astle

"Come for the atmosphere, stay for the pizza. It’s cozy and quaint inside. Sit at the bar right in front of the pizza oven. Watch your pizza be made..."

Sara

"We came here for dinner on New Years Eve and had a wonderful time. The setting was very intimate and the staff was very friendly and helpful. We..."

Grant Wissler

"The setting here is great for a romantic date night. We went as a family for my son's birthday and the waiter was very attentive and made him feel..."

Holli Olmos

"Cute little place. Came for dinner on a Sunday evening. Even without the reservation, we were able to find a spot for 4. It was busy. The pizza was..."

Chhavi Kalani

"Fantastic spot, great food, incredible service. A refuge from the 6th St madness. Great for a date night with your boo. Luke took amazing care of..."

Nicholas Tichy

"The Backspace has been our favorite restaurant in Austin for years now. Of all of the Neapolitan-style restaurants we've tried locally and while..."

Lindsey Olson

"The Backspace is a great pizza/Italian restaurant right off 6th tucked behind their sister restaurant Parkside. It’s a smaller restaurant so I’d..."

Jake Hewitt

"This is a great little bar and restaurant. Small, but they serve good pizza, and have a wonderful staff and atmosphere. Not too expensive especially..."

David Weis

"I just wanted some good local pizza that wasn't a chain. This place was perfect. I was there during happy hour and the pizza was incredible. Hit..."

Julie R

"Best made from scratch kitchen in #ATX Home made Sausage. Pizza parties at home available. Móvil pizza oven, unique in Austin..."

Aromatherapy Depot By Carolina Whitmore

"Pizza was fantastic! The server explained to us that nearly everything they cook is within the wood fired oven. Great, small..."

Zach Raubinger

Il Brutto

Wheelchair Accessible

"You have to check out this place. I will start with saying the place is beautiful and has an open kitchen, so if you can get a seat at the bar you..."

Adriana Zolezzi

"Our new fave. The service is as amazing as the food and wine. Beautiful setting and a wonderful place for happy hour, date night, or dinner with..."

Barb Brejot

"A must place to eat in Austin! Delish food and exceptional service!..."

Amanda Sada

"Wonderful experience and incredible food and decor! Patio is a..."

Matt Lankes

"Go there as soon as you can! Such great athmosphere and the food was..."

Consuelo Paravicini

"The food here was yummy across the board! Everything was delicious, Brian our waiter was knowledgeable and pleasant and the huge tree in the center..."

Shams L

"Loved it. For me, the pizza dough is very important when it comes to a good pizza, and i could've keep eating and eating more, it was so tasty. The..."

Karina Tobías

"Great food and ambiance. Service was excellent as well. We ordered the scallops for appetizers, squid ink pasta with sea urchin and papardelle...."

Itssofluffeh Me

"Lovely waiter. Loved the dark moody walls. The place was hopping on a Monday glad we snagged a reservation. Olives, mussels and pizza all shared with..."

Gay Isber McMillan

"Well worth it. The food is amazing and unique. So many things are made in the pizza oven including the addictive bread!Lively atmosphere and..."

Cristina M

"One of my favorite spots in Austin. Authentic Italian experience down to their selection of amari, aperitif, vermouth, and digestif. Food is..."

Sarah VanBindsbergen

"Always great service (Christina is the best) and experience. The lasagna is our favorite in Austin! The cocktails can’t be..."

Jackie Gonzalez

"I’ve been to Il Brutto twice now and it’s solid! A bit expensive but the food is very good. Tips: it’s better for a smaller group or a date..."

Ella Hunt

"Had a Birthday dinner here and everything was delicious! Made reservations a few weeks before. The star of the night though was the Beef Tenderloin,..."

Rubi McLaughlin

"It was a cold day when I stopped by, but the warm atmosphere at the bar is one that I’ll be back for. We ordered appetizers, main course, dessert..."

Adam Thompson

"We had a fantastic experience at Il Brutto! Tomas, our bartender/server, was truly outstanding! He was so attentive, friendly, laid back,..."

Stefani Harris

"The pizza is hands down the best of what we tried! However, much like other restaurants in Austin, the portions are a bit small for the price. A..."

Ellie Heidorn

"Everything was very good. The service from Dashawn (spelling might be wrong) was excellent. He really made the evening special with his attention..."

jake buckingham

"🍕🍝 Il Brutto🍝🍕 Il Brutto was delicious! The food was very good, but there were some misses. Went with a large group of people and was..."

Matthew P

"Italian? Yes please. This authentic Italian restaurant has such an excellent food you would just order more to go and that's what I did!. I'll leave..."

R. T.

"Always great food and service. I’d recommend not sitting outside due to the grackles yelling throughout your meal, but other than that everything..."

Olivia Price

"Probably the best Italian food & dessert we have had in a while! Incredible taste and flavors throughout the meal…appetizer to dessert!! The house..."

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