As I've aged out of (way too) frequent pizza consumption, I don't like to settle for fast-food pizza when I do get a hankering for some 'Za. Sorry, nobody says "Za". The point here, besides being old & lame now (vs. just lame), is that I'm more selective about pizza nowadays. I'll gladly spend a little bit more to get something a lot better and Aviator absolutely nails it on this front. Aviator excels at the basics. The crust and the sauces are expertly executed and provide the perfect foundation for anything you get here. The classic pepperoni is a can't miss crowd pleaser. Their take on the Margherita strikes the perfect balance between the basil's herbaceousness and the the mozzarella's mozzarella-iness. Their love letter to garlic, the "Flying Garlic", will be a canon event for the garlic lover in your life. My go to is the Ground Control. A perfect supreme pizza, in my book. Grab one of their salads to round out the meal. They do not disappoint. As many times as I've been here, I have yet to stray from the pizzas but look forward to trying the sandwiches and calzones. The service here is great, too. Attentive and responsive if you have any issues with your food. Tip them generously - they are great. The layout also lends itself to get-togethers with friends, loved ones, and those you keep around but hold a healthy disdain for because you fear confrontation. If you're South of Ben White and east of MoPac, Aviator is the spot for pizza. In the words of my daughter "it eats, no crumbs". read more

This review is based on delivery, not visiting in house. Saw Aviator was running a buy one get one special and thought it would be good to have pizza on hand during the ice storm. Who doesn't like cold pizza! It definitely did not come cold! Pipping hot ! Perfect amount of sauce and a nice thin crispy crust. They even added parm cheese and pepper packets on the side. A great addition! It was loaded with tons of pepperoni! They did not skimp on pepperoni or the cheese! I would say the service they put into making this pizza was totally 5 stars for sure! I will be back-hopefully to go inside for the full experience. read more

Aviator Pizza & Drafthouse - Classic Pepperoni BOGO! - Pizza Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Pretty bizarre experience. A group of us decided to come by for dinner as we had driven by a handful of times and were all craving pizza. We ordered with the staff and at the register and the individual behind the register was a little hard to hear them and after ordering we had to re-confirm a couple of items on our order because we weren't sure if they got our order right. We got a buffalo chicken pizza, and a greek salad with cubed ham on the salad. My wife made sure to ask is the ham cubed or sliced, and the staff person confirmed it was cubed. Food starts to come out, and the server brings us an order of Brussels sprouts that we didn't order. The server got a little confused, and wasn't sure who ordered it had to go back to the kitchen to check; after a few minutes they ended up dropping the plate down and wasn't sure who ordered it. A friend of ours also said he was charged for hot honey which was a little odd. They then started to bring the other food, which included the greek salad. After my wife dug around in the salad a bit there was no ham, so the server had to go back to kitchen and grab ham. Turns out the ham was sliced not cubed. After all of the confusion with the food, we got settled and ate. The pizza was just okay, nothing super special about it. The dough was pretty thick, and actually had a sweet flavor. I've had a bunch of buffalo pizzas in my life and I will say this was a little different, wasn't a huge fan of the sweet flavor - probably had to do with the fact there was no red sauce. I am not sure I can recommend this place with all of the pizza competition in ATX. The space was large with TVs, so probably a decent space for bigger parties. read more

I used to come here a lot for their lunch deal but since I changed jobs I have been as frequent. Regardless of how long it's been it is still always so delicious! I love trying one of their specialty pizzas like the Major Tom, cheese sticks are always so cheesy and this "personal" Caesar salad can easily make 4 side salads. It's a very casual place with plenty of TVs to watch games or movies. They are a drafthouse so they have a lot of drinking options! Food gets brought right to you and is always so fresh and tasty! read more

Aviator Pizza & Drafthouse - 9" Major Tom , Mozzarella Focaccia Sticks , Personal Caesar Salad - Pizza Near Me - Austin, Texas

Food is delicious !! The customer service team is polite. The restaurant is one that I would recommend!! The decor was nice!

Love the neighborhood feel here! Pizza and grinders are superb! Service is genuine! Family set is awesome!

Aviator pizza doesn't stand out all that much from the outside, and for some reason every time I've gone with my hubby, the restaurant was always very empty. That said, inside is where the good stuff is... Their pizza dough is really good. Listen, I don't even care for pizza dough that much! I'm a woman who believes that the crust's only purpose is so serve as a carrier for more amazing things! But their dough is good. The toppings are also very generous, more so than 90% of other pizzas I've had in my life. They don't cheap out with the fancy cheese, they lay it thick! And for that, Aviator has earned my respect. It's very good pizza. I will be back Aviator! I hope you stay in business! read more

I got a message from my brother to meet him and his family at Aviator Pizza & Drafthouse on a Friday night. It wasn't too far from our home and first noticed the parking lot was small and full but found a spot. There was a security guard in front to keep things at bay. The place was very inviting and lots of indoor and outdoor seating. The place was nicely designed with an artistic touch, and It had that beer pub vibe. There was a huge selection of beer on tap to choose from with most being locally sourced. The bartender was super cool and help me select a beer to enjoy. I also ordered a 9" Pepperoni & Basil Pizza and Classic Mozzarella Breadsticks. We all sat on a picnic style table inside and the place was moderately loud where the place was busy. The whole staff was friendly and enjoyed the atmosphere. The pizza had its own style and was very delicious. I was intrigued. The breadsticks were basically a cheese pizza cut in sticks and selected ranch dressing to dip them into. They were also very good. My Wie and I ate half of both where took the rest home for lunch the next day. Austin is definitely a foodie city. It was a great place to meet up with friend and family and hang our drinking beer and eating pizza. read more

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Parking They share the parking lot of a shopping center with other business but there are several designated parking spots for this business only. Selection Very wide menu selection of apps, pizza, salads, calzones, desserts, beer and wine, etc. There is something for everyone here Seating Lots of very long tables on the inside and outside patio. Some have chairs with backs and others have benches. Great for groups. I had the classic cheesy bread with marinara sauce and a 9" Major Tom pizza. The pizza was more than enough for me with some to take home. You can tell that the cheesy bread is made in house, and the dough for that and the pizza were fresh. Very chill spot with great customer service! read more

Aviator Pizza & Drafthouse - Major Tom pizza 9" - Pizza Near Me - Austin, Texas

Pizza was good. The service friendly when you went to the counter and ordered. A lot of beer choices. Long picnic tables for seating. Some smaller tables too. Paper plates and serve yourself condiments and drinks. read more

Aviator Pizza & Drafthouse - Pizza Near Me - Austin, Texas

Fresh pizza dough. Place is casual with outdoor seating and tvs inside. Several drinks to choose from from. Workers very friendly. Will definitely go back! read more

Restaurant was clean, guy at the counter was friendly. Good selection of drinks and beers. Pizza was pretty good, would go again if in the area. Thanks for a nice lunch! read more

I am obsessed with the pizza here!!! There is so much competition in Austin for pizza, but this one blew me away. Thank you so much for having a vegan pizza on the menu!!! It was...perfection. Dreaming of the Veganlicious and so happy to see they have so many locations! Cute spot and so many local beers on tap! read more

Very nice atmosphere and service. We ordered a Hazy IPA that was excellent! We also ordered a large Meat Almighty pizza. Presentation was good just the right amount of meat and cheese. Could've used a little more sauce, but my opinion a very good pizza! Definitely going to come back! read more

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Food and service was great! Pizzas were cooked perfect and the sandwiches tasted really good with lots of flavor and not over powering . We will definitely be back! Cheers! read more

Aviator Pizza & Drafthouse - Pizza Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I am a consistent customer of Aviator and recommend everyone to be as well. My favorite order is their pepperoni and basil pizza. I honestly eat it at least once a month! Their outdoor area is nice and I often bring a book and grab a cider while eating there. The calzones are good as well. It's probably my favorite pizza in austin! read more

His response is that he has to charge for extra toppings like any other restaurant but I wasn't adding extra. I wanted to remove one and add one. I've never been to a restaurant that wouldn't let me swap out a pepper for another pepper free of charge. smh read more

This place is still one of my favs and I love their pizza but the past few months the vibe has been a little uncomfortable when they start cleaning, sweeping and stacking chairs an hour to an hour and a half before they close. I feel rushed and like I need to hurry up and leave. read more

Aviator Pizza & Drafthouse is a hidden gem in South Austin. They have a large selection of tap beers and ciders. While the restaurant itself doesn't have a super distinctive vibe, I was really impressed with the pizza! The crust is thicker than a Neapolitan pizza, but still not too heavy or overwhelming. I ordered the Margherita. I was skeptical when I saw the presentation (pizza topped with sliced tomatoes can be very hit or miss), but was pleasantly surprised. It was so tasty! The crust, sauce and cheese were really well made and had awesome flavor. Overall: I'd recommend giving Aviator a try! While the restaurant itself was nothing special, I really enjoyed their pizza. read more

Aviator Pizza & Drafthouse - BBQ Pizza - surprised how much I enjoyed this one! - Pizza Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I honestly was not a fan.. The dough had a flavor that was different from the normal one. The toppings were okay, but nothing special. I was a little disappointed, seen all the hype. And in a HUGE pizza fan read more

Take flight and head straight to the counter for some fantastic pizza, post haste! Not only is the quality top notch with crispy, chewy crusts and the option for vegan cheese, the prices are a screaming good deal. You can get out the door with a personal 9-inch pie for $10 or less, even with the vegan tax. That gives you the budget to splurge on some of their flavorful toppings, like umami portobello mushrooms or roasted Brussels sprouts. I got mine to go but still can appreciate the spacious dining room and abundant parking lot out front. Order ahead for super speedy service and you'll be sitting pretty at home before you know it. Now that's better than frozen or delivery pizza combined. read more

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Recently moved to Mueller and was excited to try this place. Been there 4 times in 1 1/2 months, trying to test it to give it a fair rating and not a 1 time jab. Overall, not good and is akin to frozen pizzas. Their "thin" is not thin and isn't even close to NY style. Sorry to say that I'm done, but could go back if they upped their game with NY style and premium toppings, living within their current price markups. Otherwise, it's not worth the price. read more

We are coming from San Antonio, it was very quiet inside which makes it a great atmosphere to grab a beer and do some work. The flights are $13.00 it was great to just taste and experiment, the pizzas themselves which are both personal ranges from $9-$13.00 10/10 the crust has a sweetness to it, it's a fluffier crust which I love! We enjoyed the beer very much one of the main reasons we wanted to try the drafthouse. I would recommend, the seating is open indoor and outdoor, if you want to come to a more quiet place to eat and enjoy your dinner on a Tuesday night come here! read more

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Nice!!! We had 4, 9 inch pies and tried some of an each they were all nice combinations of good fresh ingredients. I am a combo guy meaning Ground Control was my pick of the four , it was generously topped and cooked through. The crust had nice flavor, was tender rather than chewy, and retained a nice crunch. Friendly attentive staff, JJ can walk on his hands!! read more

We were in town for the USGP recently. We were stuck at a hotel with no restaurant in South Austin and there is not many options. We found Aviator and what a relief to get a good meal, great service and the food was awesome! The guys behind the bar suggested some beers that go great with pizza and they were not wrong, they really turned an exhausting day around. Fantastic food and service read more

Decent pizzas. My preference is thin crust. I ordered two small pizzas to go but mistakenly forgot to select thin crust when I ordered the Pepperoni Basil pizza. Still good, but too much bread. The thin crust Margherita was good with fresh tomatoes. read more

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Cool joint brewery and pizzeria, very industrial on the inside & nice place to hang out. Spinach and artichoke pizza a bit of a disappointment, they use red sauce instead of white sauce. The greek pizza was better. The pizza does come out in pretty quickly, so you aren't waiting too long. read more

Aviator Pizza & Drafthouse - 12" Spinach & Artichoke 12" The Greek - Pizza Near Me - Austin, Texas

For $$$ the pizza is very small. And I also ordered a sub sandwich and the bread smelled like smoke... Like something burned and the smoke cooked into it... Almost smelled like cigarette smoke. And the brussel sprouts smelled bad and tasted almost spoiled. I won't be ordering from here again read more

Solid choice when you're looking for an easy place to grab some good pizza and cold beer on a Monday night (and thankfully...open)! They have a walk up and order format at the bar. The bartender was super nice and helpful with recommendations (even said I'd picked one of his fav pizzas to order). They have casual seating inside and outside, so if the weather is good you can enjoy the patio with a pup or just hang out in the AC. I got the garlic pizza (9") which I ate EVERY BITE OF wow it was delicious. Great place to drop in on a weeknight. I'm sure I'll be suggesting to any of my friends for a central location to hang in south Austin! read more

I expected good pizza, instead the sauce tasted like little Ceasars. Not good! Fake pizza

I ordered a pizza and I guess they forgot the cheese? Half the pizza was cheese less. No peppers or cheese packets with the delivery either.

So ... views of photos over past 90 days at record high: 197k, but views of reviews down to 10.5k from 32k over past 90 days. I think this means I should write about pimps and gangsters in purple Cadillacs. No ... there were no purple Cadillacs here. Sorry! And I was the only one there. But I got me a pizza and a salad (no beer). Then went next door and dropped $300 in a cash game at Shuffle 512 because a Facebook friend/fan sat right next to me and we were having fun and gambling. If I had gone in to Shuffle 512 first, I might have won. Therefore, theoretically, this was a $300 pizza and salad. I'd leave a woah emoji, but not sure if it will show up on Yelp. I mean, the emoji comes up but I have tried it before and it was just a weird space. And I don't want you to associate me with pimps, gangsters, and weird spaces (purple Cadillac okay). As far as the pizza goes, traditional bar pizza. Good not great. Salad pretty solid. Atmosphere very good but I was there early so not 100% sure. Overall, recommended as a feeler to see if it's for you. read more

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This is good pizza, but I wouldnt say its great. Their strongest suit is balancing all the ingredients. Nothing stands out more than any other ingredient. This was most noticeable on the Greek pizza, which may have had the best use of olives Ive seen with Lisanti ingredients. The dough here tastes hand tossed, while still having some crispiness on the bottom. So why three stars? Well, the flavor isnt very strong on any of the pizzas. I either blame the fact they are using Lisanti ingredients, or they are much more conservative in their approach to flavor than I am. I do think this is still a good option for pizza within the area, but this would not be my first choice. read more

Terrible pizza. Tomato's tasted like they came from Walmart. Cheese tasted like oily plastic. Bread was floury and crispy, no flavor. My stomach is so mad at me for eating this pizza. I would not recommend this place to anyone who wants good pizza. Ever. Awful for the price, tasted like frozen pizza heated up. I wouldn't even order this drunk. read more

Great service and super friendly! The meal was amazing. We got the BLT with mozzarella grinder and the club grinder with cheese sticks as an appetizer and everything was AMAZING! Great beer selection too Highly recommend. We will be back next time we come to Austin! read more

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Pretty damn good pizza good crust and quality toppings would make it a must stop if you're in the area

I thought everything was ok here. The pizza was good but not great. We had the pepperoni and basil along with a pepperoni and black olive on thin crust. The thin crust was better as the charred areas added more flavor. The pizzas overall were not bad, they were just missing some seasoning and/or spice. The crust was a bit bland and again lacking in some seasoning. We also got the cinnamon bread. It was ok, but again, seemed to be missing some seasoning/flavor to make it pop. Truthfully I would put everything we ate on par with Dominoes. The staff was nice and the service was quick. No complaints there. The store is in a nice area with other shops that is growing. Overall clean and accommodating. Might come back, though i do prefer Pint House style more. read more

We randomly found this pizza place for lunch. The vegetarian pizza and garlic bread were yummy! The place wasn't busy when we went so the pizza was served fast. We sat indoors but later found that they had a nice outdoor seating. read more

Aviator Pizza & Drafthouse - Pizza Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Let's start with the good. In a day an age where customer service is dead... the two gentlemen at the counter were delightful. The beer selection was decent. Now the rest... like most things in Austin, this place was hyped but that's all it was. The pizza was so pedestrian I thought it was a joke. There was no elasticity or flavor to the crust, other than caulky flour taste. It reminded me of a Red Barron frozen pizza. The only problem is that a 14" two topping pizza cost north of $20. The pizza was crunchy but not in a good way. It was crunchy because it was dry and flavorless. Do not judge the partially eaten box as a sign of endorsement. I had just gotten off a plane from ME and would have eaten the box given no other choice. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY on the pizza here unless you are already drunk and have lost all concept of pizza. read more

Aviator Pizza & Drafthouse - Over floured under flavored crust! - Pizza Near Me - Austin, Texas

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we just discovered aviator and I'm so glad we did! we recently ordered dine in and carry out. both times our food was hot and delicious. the mozzarella bread sticks are awesome! we love how we can order at the counter, sit and enjoy the vibes and a drink, then leave when we're ready. we will definitely be coming back. read more