Such a cool Austin spot. Came in for dinner and ended up hanging around because I loved the…read moreatmosphere and the people. The pasta was incredible, and everyone was genuinely welcoming. They even showed me around The VORTEX theater next door and told me about the shows they put on. You can tell there's a real community behind this place. I live nearby and will absolutely be back. One of those places that makes Austin feel like Austin. Or at least the good Austin

Patrizi's was unexpectedly really good! I wasn't expecting the food to be that good for a random…read morefood truck but it was excellent and I'm not even a big fan of Italian food in general. I ordered the Carbonara Alexandra per people's recommendations on Yelp, and also split the bruschetta with a friend. Everything is clearly freshly handmade and comes out warm. The flavors and textures are all there, and the outdoor food truck area is definitely a vibe. The staff were prompt, friendly, and gave good recommendations. I'd definitely come again and try something new! I don't think you can go wrong with any of the pasta options.

Excellent food, excellent service. The only bad thing is that you really, really should have a…read morereservation when you go. Atmospheres great I like sitting on the first floor more it's not quite fun getting up those stairs. Pasta is excellent. The meat selection and quality is excellent.

I always make it a point to dine here every few months because I genuinely enjoy the food and its…read moreconsistent quality. While the prices are certainly on the upscale side, I truly believe the food lives up to what you're paying for. The bone marrow and Caesar salad are two of my absolute favorites, and I almost always order the blue crab pasta as my main entrée! The atmosphere can get a little noisy, but it's never taken away from my overall experience. The service is consistently good, although I do think it could be a bit more refined to match the upscale nature of the restaurant. I recently celebrated my birthday here, and the staff left me a lovely handwritten card, which was such a thoughtful touch! It's little gestures like that, along with the incredible food, that keep me coming back. Already looking forward to my next visit!

Came here for dinner on a Sunday in the early evening. We made a reservation, but I think we would…read morehave been fine without it. There were very few tables open when we arrived, and even leaving closer to 7 there were still a good number of open tables. We found service to be fast and very friendly/attentive. We started with a timballo appetizer, which came stuffed with brisket and was really good! I'd never heard of timballo before, and from googling it appears theirs is quite a bit different than what you'd likely find elsewhere. Theirs is made primarily of risotto fried into a puck shape. It was really yummy and I'd definitely recommend. We the shared a pizza and pasta for the main course. We had a braised pork gnocchi for the pasta. It was solid, but probably my least favorite part of the meal. The gnocchi was very light and had more of a fall apart texture. The braised pork really overpowered any other flavors, and made it a bit of a one note dish We had a cambozola pizza with mushrooms and caramelized onions that was really good! Much less funky than I was expecting, but still a great flavor combination. There were quite a few intriguing pizza options, and you get much more quantity for a similar price than the pasta. I'll probably lean more in the pizza direction in the future For dessert we tried a few of the chocolate truffles which came highly recommended. I appreciate that they also gave some samples of a vanilla chai chocolate bark before we ordered dessert. The truffles were very rich and chocolatey, but the flavor notes were honestly hard to notice. I was particularly surprised that a white chocolate lemon truffle (still covered in non-white chocolate on the outside) was much more chocolatey than anything else I will also say that the service was some of the best I've experienced in Austin. Our server was super friendly, gave helpful recommendations, and was very on top of clearing our plates between courses. Overall I had a very good experience and would definitely recommend giving them a try if you live in Austin and are looking for a nicer Italian spot!

One of the best restaurants I tried when in Austin! They are a zero waste, farm to table restaurant…read morewhere you can really taste the quality of the food in every bite. I came with a very large party of 10. It was August in Austin, so it was extremely hot, but they sat us outside. There were can with water spritz around of table, but the water spritzing became too much, so we asked to turn it off. Without the fan, we could feel the heat!! Also, when it got dark outside, it was very hard to see in front of us. This was my only complaint because everything else was perfect! I just wish the dining area was better. The menu is pretty small and there aren't a ton of variety options to pick from. I like this though! To me, it shows that they care what they are putting out. Quality over quantity. We got the bread appetizer and the fruit salad appetizer. The bread so was amazing with the whipped ricotta cream. The bread (I think was foccia) was amazing and fluffy and I could have had three order of this lol. The local fruit salad was a little spicy for me, which I wasn't expecting, but it was very refreshing! For my entree, I got the ravioli with red fish inside. I wasn't expecting the fish to be in the ravioli, but it was delicious and actually very filling. I could taste the quality of the pasta in every bite. It was light and airy but filling. I wish there were more raviolis because it was delicious. This was a very delicious experience.

The food was very good. There were six of us and everyone commented on their meals in a positive…read moreway. We had two appetizers, calamari and a beat salad which we all shared. The complementary bread was somewhat lacking. Being Italian myself I found it just OK. We all had drinks and although I ordered two different speciality drinks, both were the same. I think our waitress got confused. She seemed to be having trouble with the tablet or she was new and was just figuring it out. The service was a little slow with me asking for a water refill and the waitress returning to fill only one of our group's glass. LOL. The inside was nice and it had a comfortable feel. Our total with tip was $400. It is definitely not someplace I would visit often due to the total, but we did have two apps and several drinks so that's on us I guess.

the food was truly just okay - we had the garlic knots, the cheese pizza and the butternut squash…read moreravioli. the knots and pizza were tough and hard to eat, but the ravioli was pretty solid. unfortunately all of this was wayyyy too expensive for what you get. we were a walk in, and didn't receive any complimentary bread, which was fine for us but did feel a little awkward when all the tables around us were given bread baskets. we also waited 20 minutes for our check. this restaurant is pretending to be an elevated experience but in reality it's really just okay and in a nice location.

I was taken aback by the fact that you had to order at the counter and the servers delivered it to…read morethe table. However, the atmosphere was so lively and friendly I found myself getting caught up it the energy. We ordered our food and decided to eat outside. It was a beautiful evening and we felt like we were in Italy at a bistro. Our food arrived exactly as we ordered it and it was delicious! The manager,Thomas, came over to greet us and offered us a free dessert as new comers. Overall great dining experience!

I was a little knocked off my game when I found out you order at the cash register (think Jason's…read moreDeli) instead of sitting and having an order taken. But we recovered quickly. Saw the people gave the spaghetti and meatballs good reviews and ordered that. Family ordered chicken parm and fettuccine Alfredo. Warm bread was served after we sat. All around everyone enjoyed their meal. Better than was expected. Which is not meant as a dig. It was good.

Incredible experience at Sammie's celebrating our anniversary! The staff made us feel so special…read morewith a complimentary glass of champagne and a sweet anniversary note. Such a thoughtful touch! We started with the meatball appetizer, which was delicious! We had the chicken piccata and the chicken parm. Both were amazing, and the portions were HUGE! We probably could've skipped the appetizer, but it was too good to regret. And hands down, the best Caesar salad I've ever had! My only complaint would be the noise level. It was incredibly loud, to the point that we could barely hear our server. Definitely something to keep in mind if you're looking for a quiet, intimate dinner. That aside, the food, service, and overall experience were fantastic! We absolutely loved Sammie's and can't wait to come back!

Kale was our server and the manager last night, and he was absolutely amazing! I've been to…read moreSammie's before, but my best friend and I had such a wonderful experience this time. You could genuinely tell that Kale cares about people and their experience. He was so kind, attentive, and made us feel so welcomed throughout the entire night. He was truly a delight and made our evening even more special! The food was incredible, but the veal Marsala was THE BEST! Everything we ordered was delicious, and the service made the whole experience even better. It's always nice to come across someone who genuinely enjoys what they do and takes pride in making sure guests have a great time. I'll definitely be back, and I hope we get to see Kale again! He was the perfect person to make our night memorable.

Atmosphere | 3/5 The…read moreatmosphere is fine, nothing particularly memorable. It can feel a little crowded, and while the restaurant is nice enough, there's nothing about the ambiance that really stands out to me. Service | 3/5 The service has been pretty average during my visits. The staff does their job, but nobody seems particularly enthusiastic or excited to be there. Nothing necessarily wrong with the service, just nothing that stands out either. Food | 4/5 First of all, the kale and goat cheese salad with dates?! Hands down the BEST salad I've ever had in my entire life. I'm not exaggerating when I say I could eat this salad EVERY SINGLE DAY! SOOOOO GOOD! The combination of flavors and textures is incredible. The sweetness from the dates paired with the goat cheese and kale works so well. I genuinely cannot get enough of it! Now, the lasagna was a different story. The pasta layers were extremely thin and soft, and the overall consistency was too soupy for my liking. I personally prefer a firmer, more structured lasagna that holds together when you cut into it. It wasn't necessarily bad, just not my preference, and I wouldn't order it again. The parm bread is another item that looks better than it actually tastes. It's okay, but nothing particularly special. It also gets hard pretty quickly, which takes away from the experience. Desserts | 5/5 Their desserts are always FIRE! I've consistently enjoyed the desserts here, and they're definitely one of the highlights of the menu for me. Drinks | 3/5 I've tried their cocktails, and they're okay, but I'm honestly not a huge fan of their drink selection. It's just not my preferred style of cocktails. North Italia isn't somewhere I'd go specifically for drinks. If I decide to drink while I'm here, I typically stick to wine. Overall Experience | 4/5

It's always nice to come here--there's never a dull moment, with flickers of yellow dim lighting…read moreand laughter filling the room. There can be a bit of a wait, but it usually goes by pretty quickly. Now the reason we all come here is the pasta. I ordered the spicy rigatoni vodka. It's an Italian sausage, crispy pancetta, shaved garlic, torn basil and grana padano. The best in flavor and spice. Every bite brought on the heat. So this is my second review of North Italia. It really has my heart!

Nothing typical here folks! Some of the best Italian I've had in forever.....sorry NYC! Fresh…read more bread, hand made pasta and sauces! Sangria to die for with a twist! ( I have had some of the best in Barcelona) cousin Louie's us Michelin Star folks! My fettuccine sauce was perfection and even when I cleared the plate the sauce was so creamy and thick no butter or oil in sight! OMG to die for!! My husband's family is Italian from Milan and he said (sorry Momma and Nona) was better than families!! That's a Hugh statement!! Won't disappoint Thank you for such a lovey, delicious dinning experience! Keep up the good work Louie Epic!!

Delicious food, ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE AMBIANCE! You really feed immersed into the space. Everything…read morewe ordered was delicious will Definitely have to return again soon

My coworkers and I got together at Artipasta to celebrate Festa della Repubblica (Italy's National…read moreDay), and it was my first time trying this place. I can honestly say it won't be my last! It's a small restaurant, but it has a cozy atmosphere that made the whole experience enjoyable. The staff was amazing, friendly, attentive, and on top of everything. I absolutely loved the Pizza "Stria," a crispy flatbread topped with EVOO, sea salt, and fresh rosemary. The bruschetta and Caprese skewers were incredible. Honestly, I could've made a meal out of just those appetizers. For my entrée, I ordered the lasagna, and let me tell you...the portion was huge! I shared it with four coworkers and still had plenty left for myself. Best of all, it was absolutely delicious. Artipasta did not disappoint. Great food, great service, and a great experience overall. I'll definitely be back!

Check my coworkers here and they all loved it. Stuff is very friendly and food comes out quickly…read more The inside is like a bright and vibrant. We got a little bit of everything and shared it family style. Our favorites were the lasagna and the creamy mushroom sausage macaroni. The pistachio and lemon desserts were also very good.

Such a good find in Austin!…read more If you're ever craving pasta, this is the place to stop by. We went on a Thursday night and it was pretty busy, but everyone who came in was still able to get a table. It feels very authentic. No Italian-American staples like Alfredo, meatballs, or garlic bread, which was actually refreshing since I'm so used to that style. You can either sit down first and take your time with the menu, or order in line before grabbing a table. Either way, they're very chill about it. Another cool thing: they're BYOB and will even cork it for you. Saw other guests bring their own glasses too, which was a nice touch. The pasta is clearly fresh. I'd recommend the macaroni with mushrooms and sausage. I got the tagliatelle with lemon shrimp cream sauce and loved it, though now I'm curious to try one of their non-cream-based sauces next time. Also spotted another table's lasagna go by and the portion was huge. Already excited to go back next time I'm in Austin. Definitely check this spot out!

A wonderful Italian cook…read more Who has to work with the same not wonderful ingredients that all of us Americans have to put up with. Italian cooking is ingredient dependent - Even if the cook is a combination of Escoffier, Paul Bocuse and James Beard, An American tomato is an American tomato. To see what the amazing chef of Artipasta can do if he can get the materials worthy of his talents, Try his Pasta and Sardines. There is nothing wrong with American sardines. That dish will fly you to the moon. Other more tomato-dependent items on the menu are pleasant enough. It is sad to see this enormously talented individual being as underutilized as he is. But nothing here is bad. If you think like a cook yourself, You will find other items of glory on the menu.