Came here for a girls night to celebrate my friend's birthday and the ambiance of the outdoor seating area was amazing. Our waitress was also very patient, accommodating, and just approachable! as far as food, everything was delicious, especially the crab arancini and the lasagna but the portion sizes were TINY. we got many many plates because it was tapas style but we were only able to each get a nibble of every dish because there just wasnt enough. For how small the portion size was, i dont think the price was justified. I was still hungry leaving the restaurant which is never a good feeling...I think i wouldve needed to spend $100+ per person in order to be full. read more

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What a major upgrade from the former sports bar! Casa Bianca offers a bright, open, and airy space with both indoor and outdoor seating, plus a fun Italian themed menu. I visited on a Friday for happy hour with friends to enjoy some bites and drinks. The standout for me was the limoncello doughnut, perfectly balanced in sweetness. The trout ceviche was also excellent and paired well with my rosé. They also offer discounted cocktails, if that's more your style. Note that the menu changes seasonally, and the upstairs bar has a completely different menu, which I'm excited to try on my next visit! read more

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In a okay walking area but great ambiance. Weather was cool but outdoor was nice and maybe an upstairs. Server was excellent as they got things even when I didn't notice like my napkin dropping. Start with the bread and it's not too much so order large size and Cesar. For main it is shareable but not too huge so risotto and lamb were great, can be selfish and just keep for yourself lol read more

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This is our second time here. Our first time was New Year's Eve and It was absolutely an atrocious experience. The manager felt so bad that she gave us a $100 gift card to trial them again. We finally managed to go back and while they have a good happy hour, highlights include oysters, pasta is truly phenomenal here I'll give them that, and focaccia bread was amazing. Burger was a miss. The service the second time around was Jsut as bad as the first time and the restaurant was practically empty this time. Drinks and food took forever to come out, they forgot one item, and they dropped off 2 wrong items. Server didn't seem like she wanted to be there and was very eager to drop off the check. If I we lived around the corner we would go back for happy hour cocktails and pasta but I wouldn't go out of my way for this place. read more

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I've seen videos about this place and will definitely come back for happy hour whenever I get the chance. We came for dinner and this place is kind of like tapas rather than full meals. The restaurant is small but had a back patio area. We ordered a little of everything and the food was pretty good but the portion sizes are just so small for the price. We had a wonderful waitress who explained the different items to us and was very personable. Overall, might be a great place for just drinks and light bites as the menu was smaller but there was an extensive drink menu. read more

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Everything we tried here was delicious! A great combination of flavors, texture, and presentation. Not a single miss. Surprisingly, my favorite was the convenient focaccia that the server recommended as a follow up to our appetizers. The bread was easy to break apart and dip in heavenly caramelized butter. All the pastas were fun and packed with flavor. The fish was crispy and delicious. No complaints! read more

I rarely write negative reviews, but tonight deserves one. As someone who works in the service industry, I understand how stressful a busy bar can get it but there's no excuse for blatant rudeness and selective hospitality. The bartender tonight was dismissive, short, and downright unaccommodating with me, yet I watched him be attentive and friendly with others at the same bar. We all have off days, but professionalism means treating every guest with a baseline of respect. Instead, I felt like I was being treated as an inconvenience, while others were welcomed with a smile. It's frustrating and disappointing, especially coming from someone who knows how much a good bartender can shape a guest's experience. If you can't be consistent, you're in the wrong business. Period. read more

Everything we ate here was bursting with flavor from our drinks to our food! Enjoyed every single dish we ordered, and can't wait to come back! Inside is a low lighting with candles vibe, with a good amount of tables and a large bar to sit at. The front door is in the back, in the parking lot behind the building. We came on a Friday night without a reservation and were able to be sat within 15 minutes. They even took our drink orders as we were waiting. Service was knowledgeable, helpful, and fun the whole night. We ordered the spicy tuna cannolis, the mussels in absinthe butter, and the raw oysters for our appetizers. Holy mother of god if you like raw oysters these are a must order!! I would go back just for these oysters. The mignonette and chili oil create an explosion of flavor and the oysters tasted so fresh. The tuna cannolis were a close second, with the cheesy flavor on top mixed with the pepperoncini aioli and the tuna, oh my gosh, perfection. For mains, we ordered the fried chicken, the cannelloni, and the squash risotto. All of them were amazing, with the favorites being the chicken and the risotto. Only reason being, the cannelloni was just exactly what you'd expect and wasn't as unique as everything else we tried, but still great! The crepe type bread that comes with the chicken to make tacos was so moist and airy. The flavors of the chicken mixed with the whipped white beans and pickled veggies in the crepe bread all made the most delicious bite. The squash risotto was so flavorful and loved the basil in it. There was still much more on the menu I want to try and really want to come back for their happy hour! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Cute ambiance and good drinks.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Went in for their happy hour and it was ok. [[HIGHLIGHT]]When I first walked in, the place is super cute/ has a cute outdoor seating & they had good music too![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I just want to leave a quick review for this place nothing too crazy but I sat at the bar & I forgot his name but I wasn't even told hi or anything I had to get the bartenders attention to order anything. Wasn't a very welcoming vibe idk if the bartender was having a bad day or what but it was super weird and even after I told him what drink I wanted he didn't say anythinggggg literally just made my drink and sat it down idk if he didn't want to serve me or what? Awkward lol But that's the vibes I was getting. Also I asked to move outside after I realized I wasn't getting good service and the vibe just felt off. When I asked he caught an attitude with me and got rude and was like I don't get what your asking when all I was asking was to move outside and if I needed to wait for my oysters or will they bring them to me... so yea super rude staff but the oysters were pretty good w the chili oil! I wanted to go back to try out the happy hour again but idk I will have to think on this one because I didn't feel welcomed. Wouldn't recommend sitting at the bar at least but idk might've just been a bad day bc their were other bartenders it seemed like that were happy to be there but I can tell this guy doesn't like his job lmaooo I went somewhere else after I ate the oysters I was over it haha read more

Casa Bianca - Wine Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

This was a follow up visit last fall for afternoon drinks - delightful al fresco HH. We stopped by Casa Bianca for afternoon drinks on a beautiful fall day, and it was such a treat! We were delighted to discover that Happy Hour drinks & nibbles are available on a Sunday afternoon--what an unexpected bonus! We really enjoyed the Italian donuts, wings, among others and imaginative cocktails--everything was flavorful and well-prepared. The service was awesome, and the HH deals made it even better! Parking is convenient, with a small lot in the back, and if that fills up, street parking in the neighborhood is a great alternative. If you're looking for a great al fresco spot with excellent bites and drinks, definitely check it out! read more

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A restaurant for foodies! This place was amazing, me and my girlfriend got the tasting menu with the wine pairing and each dish seemed to one up the last. I've never had food like this before! It's Italian with a twist. Just two months before coming here I was in Italy enjoying all the classics, and coming here was definitely not more of the same. They had a pasta dish with fermented garlic honey and Szechuan peppercorns, who in the world comes up with that? It was INCREDIBLE and paired with this amazing DOCG Italian wine that had some "funk" to its nose, almost peaty like. A very unique combo that sets this restaurant apart from all its Italian relatives here in Austin. If you're looking for an Italian classic, this is maybe not the spot you're looking for, but if you're looking to give your palate a refreshing take on delicious cuisine, executed at an elite level, this is the spot for you. Absolute 10/10 in my book. Cant wait to come back for happy hour read more

My husband and I tried this spot on a Saturday evening. We didn't have reservation, but were able snag a seat in their back patio. The service is great and the food is so good! Only downside is the portions are small and very expensive. I LOVED the Cavatelli and pork belly dish. It was so delicious, but for $24... I'm not sure. Highly recommend for a nice dinner out read more

Casa Bianca - Beef tartare cannoli - Wine Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

Service as generally pretty good but getting the drinks was super slow. We got two rounds of food before our waters and drinks came. Food: Steak tartare cannolis - didn't like the fried part and thought the steak tartare could've been a little more flavorful Cavatelli with lamb - very good Crispy branzino - delicious Wagyu - very good; could've been cooked less Affogato with tahini ice cream - very good read more

Casa Bianca - Wagyu steak - Wine Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Stopped by for a quick drink and dessert, and the staff was very accommodating even though there were no reservations available. I ordered an espresso martini and a Mille-feuille. The crunchy layer, made from lasagna sheets, was an interesting twist, and I really enjoyed the addition of crunchy nuts. The dessert was definitely unique. I'll come back to try the other items on their menu. read more

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Very cool little restaurant, and a hidden gem in Austin! We were looking for a wine bar we could pop into for a glass of wine and quick bite and this place did not disappoint! The staff is super nice and helpful when navigating the menu. They have a list of wine options, as well as a cocktail menu. If you are dropping by I highly recommend the clams casino panzerotti as an appetizer. You only get 2 but they are so dang good. I recommend splitting them open and putting some of that jam down the middle. I absolutely love focaccia so I forced us to get some and it was awesome. Super bouncy and light, delicious! I feel like whatever you get you can't go wrong. read more

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This was my second visit to Casa Bianca. The first time was great, which is why I was looking forward to coming back. Unfortunately, this visit was far from it. I had reservations for 5:45 and arrived a few minutes early at 5:40. The server told us she would be right with us, but by 5:55 we were still standing there -- even though an empty table for four was right in front of us the entire time. At 6:05, the host finally mentioned that our server had been "double sat." We were eventually seated at 6:10... at the same empty table that had been open the whole time. Once seated, things didn't improve. The server informed us that several items were unavailable -- oysters, Bronzino, and two of their wines. With such a limited menu, that meant about a quarter of it wasn't available. One of the three main dishes we ordered was also unavailable. For a place where dinner for 4 easily costs around $350 (including tip), I expected much better organization, communication, and menu consistency. Sadly, this experience was disappointing enough that I'd recommend looking elsewhere for a fine dining evening. read more

Let's start with portion sizes and then move on to service.... Portions are comically small for the price point. You have to choose a lane. And we all know that one bite isn't worth $15 of a pea based pasta. Service was worse than the food portions, though. Our server didn't know anything about food or wine. She didn't know how to pour wine... the bottle made contact with the glass and we were worried she was going to chip the wine glass. Nothing was even close to excellent in taste, so the bad portions, high price, and bad service really just led me to wish something else had opened here. If you're going to hit zero marks - you won't survive. Nothing was "bad" but nothing was crave-able or noteworthy in flavor. read more

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the ambiance is amazing and it has a parking lot! that's a rarity on 6th so yay for that! from the hostesses to the wait staff everyone was lovely and helpful. my only knock is the food wasn't the best :( theoretically the menu sounds great but the execution leaves a bit to be desired. the cavatelli was watery and lacked flavor. the crab arancini was a bit fishy, i would've pet a classic arancini done correctly- as a sicilian american i was hopeful that they would get the food correct but its just not what i would expect. not saying it's bad, just not what you would expect- They do have a great wine selection and have half off bottles on certain days. i would go back for the cocktail bar upstairs but im not sure if i would return for a dinner service read more

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Our first date night without our kid started off wonderfully the moment Holland, our server, greeted us. With a big smile, a warm welcome, and bunch of recommendations at the ready, Holland effortlessly hypes us up for what was to come. We start with the beef tartare cannoli - excellent bite although a little pricey. I could easily eat 15 of these. Fun, tasty, and very unique. The crab toast - crunchy, creamy, spicy. Everything that could go well with a crab toast is all happening here Fried olives - these olives were stuffed with Gorgonzola cream. Coupled with the olive & breading, the texture was amazingly hearty Chilled shrimp + artichoke - what an amazing dish! The flavor was impressive for a dish so simple. Sweetness from the shrimp, heat from the cocktail sauce, and tang from the aioli all make for a brilliant experience Clams casino - I hate clams, but I fell in love with these. The batter is lovely/buttery/crispy, the filling is smoky, and the clams weren't reminiscent of the sea whatsoever Mussels in absinthe butter - not my cup of tea although it looked and smelled great Pork belly- a little salty Lasagna Mille-feuille - an absolutely wonderful end to a lovely dinner. Crisp, light, not too sweet, and airy. I'm still thinking of this dessert 3 hours after having it. Overall, this place won't be empty for long and parking won't be as easy to find once people start finding out about this gem. The service is wonderful and the staff looked just as excited to be in the space as we were. This is our new date night spot and a mere 3 hours post dinner, we've already spread the word to a few friends. read more

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Really creative menu, and very affordable happy hour. $1/oyster is such a good deal. Also love their desserts. read more

Casa Bianca - Wine Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Self proclaimed as "Experimental Italian" is an accurate depiction of both the menu offering and taste of the dishes I had. The flavor profile of each dish was delightfully interesting, for example: absinthe with butter, fried olives with gorgonzola cream, and fermented honey paired with lamb. The team did a fabulous job transforming the space from it's previous tavern, the added high fence around the patio whisks you away from the buzz of Cesar Chavez, creating an elegant (and do friendly) environment. The staff was all extremely attentive, there did seem to be a little disconnect of who attended to the table and when, at times being asked if we needed another drink after ordering, prior to receiving. The house cocktail prices are reasonable, the more elevated variations start to a fall into a range that I do not think belongs in Austin. I do look forward to returning and trying out the (intentionally) cold spaghetti and cocktails on the rooftop. The menu and pricing for the rooftop looks quite competitive! There is lots of parking for cars but you have to get creative with your bike. read more

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Service and thoughtlessness absolutely annoyed me tonight. I specifically told the hostess that we were celebrating a birthday, and I know for a fact our waiter knew it was my friend's birthday as well. The hostess reassured me that they were aware, and she had written down my name on a piece of paper. Literally nothing. No celebration. Not to mention, service was absolutely awful. Our waiter rarely came in to check on us, and for some reason, the timing of dishes was so spread apart. Why did one entree come out first and the second come out almost 30 minutes later? Food wasn't steaming. Oysters and small plates also took forever. Staff seems to wait around and chit chat with each other more often than they come to check in on you. I think the lack of celebration thing annoyed me the most because it should be an honor for people to choose your establishment to come and celebrate a big milestone, and not a single word was mentioned. I had even booked reservations at two other places before settling on Casa Bianca because I thought the interior and menu were both lovely, and my friend would really enjoy the vibes. The food is pretty good. I enjoyed the oysters and spicy tuna cannoli. The cannoli was really interesting, and I liked that it was an innovative take on a dessert turned savory appetizer. I didn't enjoy the crab toast. There was way too much cheese and you couldn't taste the pepper chili at all. My friend and I shared the branzino and pork belly, and I thought both appetizers were really delicious. Pistachio is interesting with branzino, but it was perfectly cooked and paired really nicely. Pork belly was scorched super well, and I really enjoyed the smoky flavor. I didn't care for the cabbage, and the potatoes were really under seasoned. My friend and I also ordered the focaccia ice cream, and it was really interesting. A little savory but mostly sweet, and the ice cream texture is phenomenal. Super creamy and heavy. Lastly, they have this cocktail that dauntingly says "limit 2 per guest" on the menu, but it's because the rum is of a really high proof. This cocktail was phenomenal. I was buzzed after just three sips, and I understand why they limit two per dining guest. I really hope they improve their service and timing of dishes. Otherwise, the food and drinks are pretty good. read more

The food and ambiance was to die for, but what really sold me was the service! We made a reservation on a busy Saturday night and the restaurant was PACKED, but god bless our server Amelia who anticipated our every need. They really went above and beyond to accommodate my shellfish allergy and other food intolerances, even requesting a gluten free fried option of the tuna cannoli to avoid cross contamination. All of her recommendations for food and drink were phenomenal and perfectly seasoned, the drink menu alone is worth a visit. 15/10, could not recommend more. read more

Casa Bianca - Wine Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

This may be my new favorite place in austin! i had a WONDERFUL experience and can't wait to go back!! Amazing service and food! We had the focaccia, raw scallops with pears, short rib, tortellini, and of course a bottle of wine! read more

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Casa Bianca opened in April of 2024 and sits along good company alongside east Cesar Chavez' restaurant scene. Overall the food is good and the restaurant is worth a visit for a nice night out due to the unique menu offerings, artistic interior buildout, and good service. The dinner menu is relatively easy to follow with a tapas-style setup. There were only about 18 menu items, the perfect amount to both explore and not feel overwhelmed by options. I came with a group of 5, and we opted for a tapas style approach so we could explore a good amount of the menu. Of the items ordered, we'd recommend the following: Great: Fried Half Chicken Risotto Crispy Skin Branzino Scallops + Melon Cavatelli Decent: Cannelloni Grilled Pork Belly Sourdough Focaccia (it was much fluffier than your usual foccacia / an interesting hybrid) Spicy tuna cannoli Fried Olives Although we did not partake, the drink menu was comprehensive. Parking can be challenging due to the limited lot size, so be prepared to street park alongside Comal St. or behind the restaurant on 2nd street. read more

The stuffed gorgonzola olives blew our minds! Great date night spot. The ravioli type pasta was also incredible.

Brought my mom here after frantically searching for a lunch spot on a Sunday afternoon and everything being SLAMMED. I had been here for dinner before and it stole my heart then, and it stole my heart now. The two owners, the chef and bartender, are both top tier gastronomist who brought a twist to tapas. The murder point oysters were 10/10, as well as all the other foods and drinks we devoured. The place is bright, open, chic, and loved the convenience of the parking lot. I haven't had the opportunity to sit on the patio, but it seems it'd be a great place to chill if weather permits. read more

Casa Bianca - Wine Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Mid. Portions are absurdly small and definitely not shareable. They force you to order family style and "can't guarantee the food will come out at the same time". My friends ordered pasta dishes for themselves as an entree but they all came out 15-30 minutes apart. It seems ridiculous to share a tiny piece of lasagna "family style". The portion of lasagna is literally 1/8 of a Marie calendars frozen lasagna. Food is all mid, none of it raises eyebrows, unremarkable and expensive overall. Will not be back. Also service was subpar, every employee was unhappy at best and just rude at worst. Bartender was extremely rude as we tried to order a drink while waiting for a table We tried ordering a drink and he ignored us and was nonverbal with not so much as a single word of acknowledgement. The entire experience was giving third wave California transplant gentrification vibes. I hate that places think they can give tiny portions and force you to order like tapas. It's Italian food! Nobody wants to share Italian food! read more

My recent visit to Casa Bianca was nothing short of extraordinary. Every aspect was well executed - from the ambiance, the service, the food, the creativity that went into everything. It was truly a memorable experience. Made for a very special weekday date night. We ordered fresh oysters and paired them with a bottle of Ployez-Jacquemart Brut. Im not generally a fan of the wine selection in Austin restaurants (or in Texas in general) but this was an excellent pick. 10/10 The spicy bluefin tuna cannoli was a first, love the creativity. Ordered it out of curiosity, and glad I did. It was delicious. The shell was on the sweeter side. I would have preferred more of a neutral wonton shell. I think roe or seaweed/nori could elevate this dish even further. 8/10 The crab arancini was touted as "probably the best thing I've ever made" by the chef. I don't know how they did it but chef managed to bring out a biting freshness out of the crab that made you believe the crab was alive seconds before touching your mouth. It's still dripping seawater. Wild stuff. 10/10. The herb Caesar I say with complete confidence it is the BEST Caesar salad I've ever had. Down to the crouton shavings that defy physics - how did they remain that perky down to the last bite?? A bite of the cured anchovies with dill in this salad and you can feel your synapses firing full on fireworks. Existential happiness comes with this dish. 11/10 The freshly made cavatelli pasta with lamb, hazelnut ragú, and fermented honey was audacious af and an absolute hit. I had to force myself to slow down while eating it to really savor it. 10/10 The risotto with roasted squash ragú was an excellent take on a popular dish. Rich, deep, comforting, complex, indulgent but not heavy, silky. 10/10 Lastly, Lasagna mille-feuille is a layered tower of crispy pasta, a butternut goat cheese diplomat cream, candied hazelnuts, cajeta, rosemary. Absent from the description is fennel and curry which makes for a very pleasant aromatic surprise. You are encouraged to cut through the tower with your spoon as you would crack crème brûlée, the super thin puffed up lasagna "noodles" and the airy cream just give away. It's mousse-y, fragrant, crispy, nutty, creamy, toasty, crunchy... so so delightful. No matter how full you are from dinner make room for this dessert. We paired this with a Greek Muscat (forgot the name) that was an excellent recommendation from our server. 11/10 Wrapping up the evening chatting with one of the owners behind the bar was the cherry on top. Will definitely come back. read more

OVERVIEW: (3-3.5/5) Recently opened in East Austin, Casa Bianca is a "modern American Italian" restaurant and rooftop bar (Bar Alcina). Offering happy hour and dinner service, a raw bar, and handmade pasta, we visited on a Wednesday to check it out and were honestly just left with more to desire. While happy hour pricing was inviting, the food lacked flavor and flair. The portions are quite small for the main menu and entrees considering the price point. Overall, I would give them some grace as they find their footing in the harsh Austin food scene, but based on my initial experience I do not have desire to eagerly return. QUICK FACTS: - Parking? Yes, there is a decent sized parking lot directly in front of the restaurant for about a dozen cars. - Reservations? Yes, you can book online or over the phone. It does not seem necessary for now. - Happy hour? Yes, Wed.-Fri. between 4-5:30pm. Select food and drinks discounted. FOOD & DRINK RATINGS: - Memento Mori margarita (5/5): Great flavor, loved the passion fruit. A yummy marg! - Salsa Verde #3 margarita (5/5): Also great flavor, unique and creative. - Artichoke leaves (1/5): These were sad. First, they were chilled. Second, they had very little to no meat on them. Third, the aioli lacked flavor and needed more oomph to it - very bland. Would be better to just serve marinated artichoke quarters or grilled halves. At least you'd have more to actually eat. - Herb Caesar salad (3/5): Colorful and bright and fun. Not a fan of the whole pieces of dill thrown on top. Would be nicer broken down/chopped. The biggest disappointment, though, was the lack of salt. The dressing needed salt. Cracked pepper would be nice, also. Decent portion and good happy hour price, but I would not pay full price for this! - Mushroom Melt (4/5): The only decent happy hour menu item we ordered! If you love mushrooms, this was tasty. The sauce was very grey but flavorful. - Focaccia (4/5): Served room temp/cold. Would be nicer served warm so the butter could melt and the bread would be softer/fluffier, but enjoyed the sweet and savory flavors. - Cavatelli (3/5): The biggest disappointment was the portion. For $24 it's smaller than a kids' meal. We actually were stunned at how small the plate was. The cavatelli was good; a little dense so it reminded me more of gnocchi. Sauce was light but flavorful. Just not justified for $24. - Fried chicken (4/5): The largest entree dish. Very juicy and moist meat, great seasoning and flavor! Served with white bean whip and crepes, which is different. The white bean whip was good, the crepes were a little dry, but overall we enjoyed this the most. - Tiramisu donuts (2/5): Strong and a little soggy. Not my pick. read more

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Our new favorite restaurant in Austin! I love that you can order 1/2 size pastas, and they also offer low ABV drinks. The menu is super creative and not typical for an Italian restaurant. Parking hasn't ever been an issue. Everyone there is really friendly. Love the tall windows Definitely get the lasagna And the blue fin tuna cannolis We got the Branzino last night and it was my favorite Branzino dish that I've had in I don't know how long (never thought I'd be talking about Branzino in Austin TX) Very delicious and fun desserts too read more

The drinks are very strong, and the dishes are fresh and delicious. The bread dish was delicious, and the fried chicken was also very good. My only note is that dishes come to the table as prepared, not all together. read more

Casa Bianca - Bread appetizer, delicious - Wine Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Seems like a classy spot, truthfully I never made it inside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I found myself in dire need of urination and selected what I thought was a dark corner but clearly I chose poorly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I know this because a goth ray of sunshine came out to inform me they we are indeed a restaurant. Very informative and I'll plan accordingly in the future. Perhaps on the way home. The sprinkles on top were clearly the elite bitchiness of the young fellow who sent us on our way with a shrill, comical "thanks assholes". I hope we keep in touch as I look forward to being regaled with tales of you asking for a manager. read more

The service was great and the food was delicious. Get the Cesar salad. Sooo good. Any of their pastas are also phenomenal. read more

Casa Bianca - Oysters and a gin martini. Perfecto - Wine Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

This restaurant has been open for about a month where Eastside Tavern used to be (their downfall needs to be studied). All of their food are small plates meant for sharing and they have a fun cocktail menu. They describe the food cuisine as "spooky Italian" which translates to Italian + Asian fusion (the trout puttanesca has chili oil infused in it). Definitely worth stopping by if you're looking for a new date night spot on the East side. read more

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Holland our waitress was awesome!! she made our stay extra special during happy hour. we ordered everything on the happy hour menu with my party and the drinks favorites were the salsa verde and the Brasas. read more

This used to be Top Dawgs Bar & Grill and Eastside Tavern. The space was renovated to be brighter, cleaner and nooks have tables nestled within them for more privacy. There's parking in the back, which is so nice. I came here to check out their happy hour. Portions are small, flavors are different and robust. For example, the beef tartare is stuffed within a baked roll open-ended on both sides. They were able to make a vegan version stuffed with walnuts for this dish, which was much appreciated for my vegan friend. I would say my favorite is the ocean trout crudo with these dense crackers that were slightly sweet. My friend's burger was flavorful, simple. Get the lemoncello donuts! I don't know if I could get full from the menu items without paying more than $80. The cocktail prices are $9-14 for happy hour. The space is great for catching up with friends and staff are diverse and attentive and came to let us know last call for happy hour. read more

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I am honestly blown away by the good reviews here. My group of 5-arrived for our res 10/17 at 7pm and the place was empty. That should have been our clue. They don't allow you to try wines they sell by the glass. Why? "No tastings" she said. We tried: tuna cannoli, scallops, cooked & raw oysters, focaccia bread, cannellini pasta, risotto, afogato. How you make afogato mediocre is beyond me - it's espresso and ice cream. - The tuna = thumbs down all the way around with the consistency and flavor; scallop was good but the flavor combo with the mint was just odd; the oysters were fine, but nothing special for the $6 they are priced; focaccia was the star of the show (sad); the pasta was meh; risotto needs it's own review for how bad it was. Presentation of all was great. Service was good during our meal. Afterward we went upstairs to the rooftop bar because Austin was 65 degrees and beautiful! No red wine upstairs, but plenty of white. Again, why? Walked back down to the downstairs bar. After some back and forth the manager "allowed us" to order some red and take it up. I stood there for a minute waiting and the bartender specifically said, we will bring it up to you. Cool. Meanwhile upstairs (20-min later) someone from our party went looking for the wine and it's sitting there waiting for us (probably for 20 minutes). So, that was the last straw; we left. What a waste! This group I'm with - we do a monthly dinner every month. We are not picky eaters and we've been most places and we almost always walk away with a thumbs up, even if everything's not 100%. The last time we felt this way about a meal was Arlo Grey. So if you like Arlo Grey, try Casa Bianca. Otherwise, SKIP IT. Not even going to share food pics because they are deceiving as it all looks like it's going to taste good. read more

I need to start this review saying I rarely pick out Italian restaurants as my dinner choice. However, I have been intrigued about trying Casa Bianca and decided to give it a try for a girl's dinner date with one of my friends. I can say I was extremely happy with my pick. The restaurant itself is gorgeous and inviting. There's parking, though small, but that's a huge plus in my book. Our server was nice and had a few recommendations that hit the spot. My favorite dish was the branzino and the oysters all'amatriciana. I thought the blue cheese crackers accompanying the trout were an odd choice and probably an acquired taste, so liked the trout more on its own. Drinks were beautifully crafted. I'm a tequila/mezcal girl, so didn't venture to try other spirits but they have a vast selection to choose from. My friend didn't like any of her drinks which was a bummer, but the owner was nice enough to come over and recommend something different. They did forgot one of our appetizers and didn't bring it till the very end when we reminded our waiter. All in all, I was extremely satisfied with our dining experience. read more

Casa Bianca - Crispy Skin Branzino - Wine Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

Casa Bianca honestly surprised me. I was expecting to be dissapointed, and for dishes to be too small. But I was completely wrong. Ambiance and service were perfect. We started off with two great cocktails. But the food was the show. The raw scallop dish was super inventive and delicious. The focaccia was incredible and a ton for $7. The pasta and main (pork belly) were both also very very good. The only let down was the crushed cucumber, but it wasn't bad, just not as great. Only complaint is the time between dishes was longer than we wanted, and especially at the end when we were getting too full. Overall, really delivers on its promise to be "weird italian", but importantly its just tasty, and you leave satisfied. read more