Shout out to La Volta for 1) the fantastic Bolo Pasta (rigatoni with a great Bolognese sauce) and 2) the bartender and a server last Thursday night (1/8/26). I'd just flown from the West Coast and things had gotten delayed. When I finally dropped my bags at the B&B and found La Volta, I walked in and asked for something to go. The bartender suggested pasta, which sounded fine. By the time I crossed the street to buy a bottle of wine and got back, my pasta was waiting. I asked for a plastic fork. Server said they didn't have any. Apparently, the clientele mostly eats there. The bartender again intervened and affirmed what the server said. I must have looked tired and desperate. He gave me a regular metal fork that I promised to return the next day. They sent me off with friendly smiles and the dinner I so needed. The pasta was well beyond my expectations and truly revived my tired body. I hope to return in the future and eat in. And Volta employees, I hope that Bryan, owner of La Brava, got your fork back the next evening when I had moved on. read more

Where do I start? La Volta reminds me of pizza shops in Italy with the white linen table cloths and of course style of pizza. It's a nice resaurant with pretty decor, excellent lighting and ambiance making it a special pie vibe indeed. Friendly service and most importantly, delicious food. The pizza and arancini balls are incredible. I mean who doesn't love Sicilian street food (the balls)? I know I do. The pizza crust is thin and cooked properly. I hate a rubbery thin crust. Won't get that here. Fresh & high quality ingredients. The sauce on the pies reminds me of Venice (Italy) pizza. read more

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Overhyped hipster-ish joint. First of all, we went there for the Bolognese and they took it off the menu but didn't take it off the website. Then they served us some vodka sauce rigatoni with about the whole bottle of dried crushed red peppers. Prices... $40 for a pizza with three toppings. It was good but it wasn't that good. $18 for a salad, yeah get out of here!!! The food was good... that's about the only saving grace. Lastly, this place is owned by two douchebags and serviced by an aloof wait staff. Definitely a pass. read more

If you come here I would not recommend adding any additional toppings. I added the stracciatella, sausage, and bell peppers and the bill came out to almost $50 for a 16 inch pizza. I thought the mozzarella would be the buffala mozzarella but it's just the regular string mozzarella. For the amount of peppers they put on the pizza, it should've been a free side. There wasn't much vodka sauce so the pizza was quite bland. I would def not recommend getting the vodka one - not sure why it's so popular. I should've just ordered from dominos or anywhere else for almost half the price. I wouldn't mind the price if the taste was actually incredible. read more

La Volta Pizza Club - Pizza Near Me - Austin, Texas

We came for Monday all night happy hour $5 off bill when you order appetizer + pizza together and some drink specials too I tried the frozen hibiscus margarita- delicious!! We also tried the arancini- also really good and are quite large too! Def enough for two people to share - probably best with 3/4 people We also did the vodka pizza with pepperoni added and it was amazing! Great pizza - really nice crust and sauce had a super nice flavor Service is good and everything came out in less than 20/30 minutes! A little more dark moody vibe inside the dining room especially after 7, and they have a small lot behind the building for parking too. read more

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Sometimes you want to experience Euro summer but realize you live in Austin. Well look no further and check out La Volta for a little escape. Made a resy for 2 and were promptly seated to a cute little hidden dining area with red walls and paintings. The bar was really kind in making me a Hugo spritz off the menu. It was perfect, not too sweet and decently boozy. My husband and I shared a Cesar salad (which they serve you a copious amount of for $15) and the beef bolognese pasta. The salad could've used a little more dressing for the heaping amount of lettuce we were served. And the beef bolognese was delicious! It was strangely kind of light on the stomach. We loved our little date night out here, truly felt like we weren't in Austin for little bit. I'm excited to come again and try out their pizzas next! read more

Went to La Volta on a date, and the vibes were there in full swing. It was evening date, so the restaurant was engulfed with a moody red ambience. The servers were ready to pair wines and cocktails with the food of our choice. The food was excellent, with cheese being imported from Italy. For starters, we got the Arancini Al Cacio e Pepe and they were soft, fluffy, gooey and delicious. Then we got the Vodka pie, and it was also exceeding our expectations. I could see myself coming back with a group of gal pals to enjoy a sultry, yet still casual, dinner! read more

La Volta Pizza Club - Pizza Near Me - Austin, Texas

Finally made it here on a weekday which was perfect because there was enough seating so no wait time. Tried their Caesar salad - delicious and loved the heaping portion of grated Parmesan on top! Then had their vodka pizza and added meat and onions - massive size which makes it worth the price. Very tasty pizza! Definitely will be back to try the others! Parking seems like it's just street parking so FYI on that on a busy night. read more

La Volta Pizza Club - Pizza Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Absolutely delicious pizza. Super thin, crispy and piping hot. Got it to go and ate in the car cause it was way too hot outside. Service was super kind and quick. Def order for pickup if you don't want to eat in. As a pizza snob myself, I would absolutely come back here. read more

La Volta Pizza Club - Meatball pie - Pizza Near Me - Austin, Texas

We came here on a Wednesday night and there was plenty of street parking available near the park. It wasn't too packed and wasn't too empty. It feels like one of those ranch style homes that got converted into a restaurant It was a bit hard to tell who the employees were since there are no uniforms, but someone eventually came up to us and had us seated. The menu is pretty small. There's a select few you can choose from, but they all seemed delicious. We had the Vodka Pizza, and the Peso Alla Genovese. We also ordered a bottle of wine since it was half off. I'm from NYC so I'm very picky about pizza, but this place brought me back to the city. The pizza isn't too thick or too thin. It's nice and soft on top with the crunchy base. The pasta was also incredibly delicious. The sauce is so creamy and flavorful that we dipped our pizza crust in the Pesto sauce Great place for either a casual meal, or a sweet date night. Will definitely come back read more

La Volta Pizza Club - Pizza Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Really like the pasta and the pizza here! The pesto was really rich and not overly salty which I liked. The crust for the pizza was pretty crispy, similar to New York style pizza. Overall would recommend and come back again! read more

La Volta Pizza Club - Vodka pizza with pepperoni - Pizza Near Me - Austin, Texas

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To start off the vibe in here was very overwhelming. Seems like they try too hard... needing reservations but then serving you in jeans and t shirts, lighting it like a fancy restaurant but having wobbly tables. The lighting was red and there was not much of any light anywhere else in sight, you could barely see what was in front of you. The noise was worse than the lighting everything echos off the walls, there was a group of girls talking and you could not hear yourself over them. Food... the meatballs came out lukewarm had they been hot they would've been the best thing we ate here. The sauce they came in was amazing paired with the bread. The Cacio e Pepe was too salty. The pastas were okay! The pesto same thing was way too salty and the beef was nothing special. Overall for the price we wouldn't come back here again. You'd end up with a way more decent and delicious meal at home. read more

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Went here last night for Valentine's Day & was extremely impressed by all our dishes! We got the beef meatballs (the most tender meatballs I've ever had), caesar salad (also the best caesar I've ever had), & the classic pie. I also got a sparkling lemonade which is nonalcoholic & it was delicious! We got seated in the back room which was nice as there weren't many tables, I think 4-5, so it was a bit quiter. The lights were nice & dimmed for a romantic vibe & our server was just the sweetest. My one note/suggestion - if you plan to go during a busy time or on a holiday, go early as they do run out of menu items! I kinda like that though, a business not just buying an over abundance of things & things going to waste. Our server said they were absolutely slammed the entire day, so again if you're going at a peak time, just keep in mind options may be a bit limited. They have a smaller menu which I appreciate as well, because everywhere just has way too many options.. La Volta definitely knows what they're doing!! 10/10 experience & highly recommend, we'll definitely be back. read more

La Volta Pizza Club - CAESAR SALAD - Pizza Near Me - Austin, Texas

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La Volta Pizza Club is such a vibe! It's the perfect dinner spot to kick off an amazing night. The pizzas are incredible, and the salads, meatballs, and drinks are all 10/10. The bold red decor adds a unique, moody touch that makes the whole experience feel extra special. They also have a great happy hour Tuesday through Friday from 5-7 PM--definitely worth hitting up! It's a tiny place, so be sure to make a reservation. read more

La Volta Pizza Club - Pizza Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Awesome place with killer vibes! Great spot to hang out with mates. Already planning the next visit!

First time here on a Friday night and we absolutely loved it!! Amazing pizza, Badda-Bing margs and service!! Our server Blake was fantastic!- very casual and welcoming! Loved everything about our visit, including the R&B trap music Would love to return in the future! read more

La Volta Pizza Club - Cocktail menu - Pizza Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Had a delicious and incredible time here! Came here with a party of four. We got a reservation for 7 but it wasn't too busy yet on a week day. The atmosphere is fun and casual while also having a cool vibe that feels kinda fancy. I think it was the red lights idk. Service was fantastic everyone was very knowledgeable. The food was incredible. We were blown away by the stracciatella pie. The white pie was also delicious. We got the desear salad as well to share and it made me understand why there are so many people with Caesar salad as their favorite food. The meatballs were also fantastic. Drinks were delicious. Good cocktails and the wine list wasn't overwhelming which I appreciate. Loved this place. Had so much fun. It's a lil spendy but I think that's definitely the kinda vibe of this place overall. Makes a good date night spot. read more

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La Volta is such a great date night experience! The lights are red which really set a great vibe for a date. We got the meatballs, a Caesar salad, and spicy vodka pizza. I got a margarita and my date got an old fashioned. The service was nice but the only critique I have is to turn the TV off cause it wasn't super aesthetic. Other than that it was an affordable dinner and nice atmosphere read more

La Volta Pizza Club - Meatballs and Caesar salad - Pizza Near Me - Austin, Texas

Would give it a 4.5 if I could! Amazing small pizza shop in downtown Austin! Located in a cute little house, the vibes are immaculate and the pizza was even better. My husband & I shared the vodka pie + added pepperoni and pepperoncini and a Caesar salad and both were outstanding. Service was also very good! The only reason I'm taking off a star is because of the added fee for credit card payments + the mixed beverage tax that is additional, I think both of these things are just a cost of doing business especially in a higher end restaurant. I would probably still return! read more

La Volta Pizza Club - Caesar - Pizza Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Front nook has a lot of glass and is a fun spot but quite hot in the summer with the sun. The HVAC isn't quite sufficient for cooling. Mirror in the back of the front seating section makes the place seem larger than it is. Seating is also available in the rear. Service was great - staff as nice and checked on us to make sure we were doing ok. Pizzas are really great here. Both the classic and supreme were hits. Fresh lemonade was a hit as well. This one is a nice little neighborhood joint. Parking is limited in the lot but there is a lot of paid street parking available too. read more

The 2 stars are for the food. It was good but because of the service and prices I will not be coming back. We had reservations for 2 and got seated pretty quickly. It was overwhelmingly loud in there, I think it's because of how small the room is. We split a pizza, appetizer, pasta and had 1 cocktail each. The sides of ranch and hot honey were $2 each, to which I think was not a big deal, absurd yes but whatever. Just wish they would have given us the heads up. While we were deciding on whether we wanted another round of drinks or not the waitress comes over to tell us how we had to leave by 9, 1 hour & 1/2 after our reservation. We then ask for the check.... on top of the regular tax there was also a "mixed bev tax" I have never seen that before. They also charge 3% to use your credit card. Unfortunately this is a place I would not recommend. There are plenty of better restaurants in Austin and surrounding area read more

Simple menu, quality ingredients. Also had the easy does it cocktail while I waited which was delicious. The vodka pie is not too spicy but has a nice kick. I wasn't a huge fan of the crust because it was kind of bland compared to the yummy goodness of the rest of the slice. Nice outdoor seating in back. read more

La Volta Pizza Club - Vodka pie added pepperoni - Pizza Near Me - Austin, Texas

I came in expecting pretty good pizza, but was surprised with outstanding service and one of the best pizzas in Austin. The Caesar salad was delicious . Do yourself a favor and add the anchovies. Such a game changer! We opted for the Stracciatella Pie half serrano peppers and half olives. Crust was perfectly crispy and chewy and the tomato sauce had the perfect consistency. Our waitress was so sweet and talkative. Definitely a great choice for a pizza date. read more

La Volta Pizza Club - Stracciatella Pie - Pizza Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Yo This spot is amazing In the same location a restaurant that was named Bacon (I think) use to be. So just greatness can work here. The Space Tucked away right off shoal creek near downtown the spot is perfect. They have parking but also easy access to street parking for overflow. Perfectly step up. Right as you walk in you are greeted by a nicely manicure bar which told me there would be some great drinks. The Menu What a Perfect size A hand full of apps A had full of pizzas Some additional toppings And a few extra sauces. (Chiefs kiss) My friends and I had a few things We had an order of olives 2 orders of the meatballs A Cesar salad Then two pizzas Our group was 6 and it was perfect. Our drinks of choice for today were Negroni Perrone ( not sure I spelled right ‍) & Hibiscus Marg Again perfect. All in all we will definitely be coming back to this amazing spot. Now the best part of any dining out experience The staff It looked to be two servers that also tended bar and hosted With a few cooks in the back. The service was top notch. Very attentive, Very quick & SUPER kind. Was such a fun day catching up with friends and getting to check out this amazing the joint. No pics this time sorry but I promise it's delicious read more

Food was pretty good (although not worth the price) and service was great. The two downsides were they offer no dessert at all (!) and the table for five we had booked was way too small. Luckily it was 5 women but had it been all men there is no way we could have fit, as we were very crammed together. We asked to move to a larger table but was told there was no availability. read more

I was in earlier to pick up a spicy chicken Caesar wrap, been wanting to try it for a few weeks and the guys were really nice and asked me to drop a review here so here it is: I'm not going to lie I was a little disappointed. I think the flavors meshed nicely but as soon as I took off the layers of butcher paper it was an oily mess. Not sure where in the process (maybe tossing the chicken in hot oil?) it gets so oily and wet but yeah it was just hard to eat and borderline soggy. Washed my hands twice during the meal. It was decent, but I enjoyed the slice of pizza more. Overall, 6/10 not worth $17. read more

La Volta Pizza Club - Spicy Chicken Caesar Wrap - Pizza Near Me - Austin, Texas

So originally we wanted to get Sammataro Pizza because I have never tried it but I think it was closed and we found that this place had a similar menu. I'm still not sure if it's the same or what the connection this place has to Sammataro but I do know that THE PIZZA IS BOMB. We got the original and my husband and I were able to eat the WHOLE pizza by ourselves in a single sitting. It was not because we wanted to, it was because it tasted so good that we could not stop eating even though we were full. It was addicting. So much so that as I write this review I want to go back and buy some more. I HIGHLY recommend adding garlic to your pizza it will not disappoint. The picture I took may look average but this is one of my favorite pizzas by far in Austin. read more

La Volta Pizza Club - The picture doesn't do it justice, this is one of the best pizza places Iv had!! - Pizza Near Me - Austin, Texas

The caesar salad was plain and not special. I wouldn't be surprised if it came from a salad kit because it was very underwhelming. Also, the white pizza came out warm not hot, and overall it didn't feel fresh. The texture of each slice varied tremendously and the flavor was bland and uninteresting. I felt it wasn't even fresh since it wasn't hot to serve and was very firm. The service and ambiance was great but I was very disappointed in the quality of the food read more

La Volta Pizza Club - WHITE PIE - Pizza Near Me - Austin, Texas

such a delicious experience! definitely get the calico el pepe ball! so perfectly cooked and flavorful! i loved their pizza too, cute inside and fast service read more

I really wanted to love my 2nd visit to La Volta. The food and atmosphere were wonderful, but the service unfortunately overshadowed the experience. My group of ten had a 7:30 reservation and wasn't seated right away, despite several open tables. When we politely asked to move a small nearby table so we could sit together, our waitress, Carly, became frustrated, scolded us, threw the menus down, and said, "We have 120 other reservations tonight," even though only a few other parties arrived during our meal. She later apologized, which I appreciated, but then attempted to "buddy up" to our table, frequently using strong language and joking about suicide--extremely inappropriate, especially since a member of our party had recently lost a family member to suicide. You never know what a guest may be going through, and professionalism is critical in hospitality. We appreciated the friends and family discount and the complimentary birthday drink, but the service put a damper on what should have been a fun, celebratory evening. From reading other reviews, it seems inconsistent or unprofessional service may be a recurring issue. I hope the new east side location focuses on hiring and training polite, poised staff. read more

Pizza and ambiance was great until they turned on the all the lights & started blasting "closing time" at 9:10... SO RUDE and tacky. I've been on the other side of this and know there are better ways to handle a table of lingerers (especially after tipping over 20%) read more

Damn good pizza. Ingredients are fresh and tasty. Add the burata (6 bucks) to your pie for a nice treat. Meatballs (15 bucks) are an under rated star of the show.. wonderful texture in a slightly spicy marinara.. addicted, Only small comment is that it's exceptionally pricey. Last order was 68 dollars for one pizza w a few toppings and side of meatballs, almost 80 with the tip. That said, been there enough to think it's great and I'll be back. read more

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Great to see Sammataro now have a brick and mortar open - the space is intimate and comfortable. The music and artistic design make the space fun to dine here. The arancini, meatballs, salad and a pizza are my go to order! The Vodka Pie is a must - get some Calabrian chiles on the side. Service is great and you can grab a drink at the bar while waiting for a table. No reservations. read more

La Volta Pizza Club - Vokda Pie - Pizza Near Me - Austin, Texas

We had an amazing experience here for a 16th birthday. We were literally discussing obtaining Italian citizenship at dinner tonight because both my friend and I have the ability to do so with our daughters and our families have been to Italy together. We're very familiar with and appreciate amazing Italian food and we'll definitely be back to La Volta! read more

Some of the best pizza I've ever had in Austin. You get a LOT of high quality pizza for the price. They have a small but solid drink menu and their Cesar salad is great. They charge $4 for sides like ranch and chili oil which is a bit outrageous but the pizza doesn't need it. The hostesses are so friendly and kind. Pro tip: they don't make reservations and they only seat full parties, so make sure your friends and family arrive on time! There's street parking around the building. I docked one star for two reasons: the music is SO LOUD. I mean like nightclub level loud. You can barely hear the other members of your party. It doesn't fit the vibe of the restaurant at all and was super obnoxious and frustrating. Also, it is a super light and airy space but there are no blinds on the windows -- so the sun shines directly onto some of the tables and it gets HOT. My friends and I were seated inside up against the window facing the sun (it was around 85-90 degrees outside) and we were SWEATING. Imagine how hot it'll get when it's the dead of summer! So I highly, highly recommend turning down the music and installing some light filtering shades to stave off some of that Texas sun. With those fixes, this restaurant will be practically perfect. read more

La Volta Pizza Club - Classic pie with pepperoni - Pizza Near Me - Austin, Texas

Interesting vibes in a pizza place. The restaurant kind of reminds me of a club. It has very dark lighting with colored lights, and the vibes are very chill. Definitely a spot for younger crowds. The pizza is good. It's more of the New York style pizza. I tried the Vodka pizza, and it had good flavor. Combined with the ranch, it was good! I also had the meatballs as an appetizer, and they were great. Very tender and flavorful. Prices were a little steep. A small cup of ranch was $3. There is no parking. Be prepared to street park and pay for parking. I'd give it an 8/10. Recommend for a fun dinner out with friends. read more

Sammataro I have wanted to try Sammataro for some time now. I was able to get a group ready to go for Friday night. I arrived at 6pm and the wait was about an hour. The wait time grew much longer after this so I think it's a perfect time to get there. The atmosphere is a perfect blend of Austin (eating in a old house) and NY - Italian. This really helped add to the experience. The waitstaff was attentive and offered great recommendations. I really appreciate a communicative waitstaff - they were amazing. FOOD: We ordered a Cesar Salad, and two pizzas. The classic and the Vodka w/ Shallots, Sausage, and half w/ Peppers. The vodka pizza recommendations was given by our waiter and it was SO GOOD. The heat from the peppers was a perfect amount and made everything else even more comforting. The classic pie was also so so good. It was simple and flavorful, not greasy and very comforting. I could eat a whole pie by myself. The drinks: cocktails were 10/10, perfect for the experience. The wine was also amazing paired with the pizza. The only miss was the Cesar salad. There was not enough dressing on it so the majority of our bites tasted like lettuce which was kinda a turn off. Overall - amazing experience. I can't wait to come back and try more and show Sammataro off to others! read more

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The space is amazing. Fun, busy, good people. The pizza is good but the bottom needs to be a bit more crisp to call it NY style. The vodka pie is quite good but not as good as Rubirosa's (Which also has pesto) in NYC. It's just a little floppier than I expected. I'll come back to give them another chance since I live so close! read more

Sammataro is a great addition to the Italian food scene in Austin. The pizza is a true NY style which is hard to find in the area. We ordered the vodka pizza with pepperoni, and it clocked in at $34 which is a pretty hefty price for what you get. However, the pizza is VERY big. Two of us could only finish half a pizza with an appetizer. I think if you came with a group of 4 people, two appetizers and a pizza would be plenty of food for everyone. The cacio e pepe arancini was a great start to the meal, and the sauce was rich and very tasty. We love arancini and this didn't disappoint. The pizza itself was tasty, and the ingredients all tasted fresh and high quality. NY style pizza is supposed to have a charred crust, however parts of the crust had a slightly acrid flavor and some areas were more burnt than charred (in my opinion). Despite this, I still enjoyed the pizza, and the food all came out very quickly & service was great! read more

La Volta Pizza Club - Vodka pizza with pepperoni - Pizza Near Me - Austin, Texas

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We lovee la Volta. Happy hour is great Their pizza is amazing, the cacio e Pepe arancini and Cesar salad is always a must and I'm so excited to try their new pasta too Service is always great too read more