Absolutely loved this place. Great food and great vibe. It is downtown so parking is limited…read more The pasta was so creamy and pizza was amazing. Pizza had amazing texture and good amount sauce and toppings. Dessert was great with their tiramisu. Service was fantastic 10/10

I'm giving Numero28 two stars, and honestly, the only reason it gets two instead of one is because…read morethe service was genuinely good. Our server was fast and attentive, and I had no complaints about the service itself. We ordered the fried cheese ravioli, cacio e pepe, and bucatini all'amatriciana. The fried cheese ravioli was crispy, but otherwise pretty generic and didn't have much flavor. The cacio e pepe was creamy, and the tableside presentation of mixing it in the large cheese wheel was definitely a cool, but the actual pasta was incredibly bland. The bucatini was the same way: perfectly edible, but just remarkably bland. That was the biggest disappointment for me. The restaurant clearly puts a lot of effort into creating a trendy, fun atmosphere and making the food feel like an experience, but none of that really matters if the food itself doesn't have much flavor, like at all. The portions were average and would definitely fill you up, so I don't have an issue with the quantity. The problem was the value. We paid around $80 for an appetizer and two pasta dishes, including tip, and didn't order any drinks. At that price point, I expected considerably better. Both pasta dishes tasted closer to a mediocre frozen TV dinner than what I'd expect from freshly prepared Italian food at this price. The water also had a strange smell and taste, almost like old dishwater. I have no idea what caused it, but it was noticeable. It was also extremely hot inside. I understand that it's Texas and it was triple digits outside, but the restaurant honestly felt hotter than outside at times. It was somewhat loud too, but it's a small space, so I don't really fault them for that. Overall, the service was great, but the food simply wasn't worth the price. They do a good job making the restaurant feel trendy and fun, but for me, the actual food didn't live up to the presentation. I'd rather spend the same money at a hole-in-the-wall Italian restaurant where the food has real flavor. I wouldn't go back.

Very good food and great atmosphere! What a great find. I forgot to snap any pictures, but the…read morefood was good. Service was excellent. I love the setting and layout - very comfortable place to hang out and talk. It was not loud inside. We had: - the Shakshuka which I thought was "just ok". It was just not really my favorite style of meal. The flavor was a little bland. - Fried Egg sandwich was good. - Lemon Ricotta Pancakes were enjoyed and shared by everyone. - Warm donut holes were the table favorite!

Came out on a Wednesday for the adult happy meal cause let's be honest an adult happy meal sounds…read moreawesome after a long week of work and also I was really curious! Service: the hostess staff was super attentive and i was sat right away, our server was here and there sometimes we had to find him when we were finally ready to order. Ambience: A plant lovers dream inside! Lots of lush green plants and some fun architectural design choices inside that try to be like one of those hip concrete coffee shops but imagine a restaurant instead. Food: Of course i ordered a burger happy meal that came with fries and an alcoholic mudslide for $22. You also have the option to have chicken tenders, a really fun idea and tastier than a fast food burger. I really enjoyed the happy meal experience and my friend enjoyed her caesar wrap. Would come here for a casual midday week break again!

Roberto was amazing but the only thing better was the churros!! One of the best desserts I have…read moreever experienced. A MUST try!

October has been a month of discoveries! San Gines restaurant was a pleasant discovery as I…read moreenjoyed my day off. The restaurant truly mimics a restaurant you might find in Madrid, which is the origins of the original restaurant established in 1894. The restaurant has glass doors and windows emitting lots of natural light. The walls and backsplash are a dewy white adding to the restaurant's ambiance. It also has an upscale feel with white table cloths, extensive bar and modern furniture. Their green curved chairs have the feel of grass bringing life to the room. Nice overall vibe... Now for the food...Jose, my server, offered me the regular, drink and lunch menus. I opted for the lunch menu and started with the beet salad. The beet salad exceeded my expectations, which had nice layering and flavors (taste exceeded the visual appeal). The soft goat cheese contrasted with the crunchy sugar coated pecans melded well together. So yummy...Next, the linguini with cubed cherry tomatoes and tuna was an interesting yet satisfying combination. The ingredients created a palate tsunami. Finally, the churros and chocolate was so delicious. The churros gave me flashbacks from growing up in San Antonio, where churros are pretty popular. In Spain, churros con chocolate is super popular. San Gines churros and chocolate , came pretty close to churros con chocolate, but was not as thick. Please note an automatic 5% service charge is added to your bill.

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.

The best coffee I've ever had. Period…read more The pastries were amazing also. Definitely recommend!

The staff were very nice and friendly…read more It has a cute little bistro vibe and indoor and outdoor seating areas I'll definitely be coming back for a brunch with my girls. And the chocolate babka was to die for.

Visited for the first time today- and as a New York Italian I was excited to try this…read more The place is cute, has a good Jersey vibe, I liked the Italian hero napkin boxes. You order at the counter, the staff was friendly and explanatory. They don't have a huge wine menu and it's pretty pricey, 13+ dollars a glass or more. They had a frosé for $8 but it's not on menu or advertised so we didn't notice the machine until after. There were three of us and we ordered under the same number- but for some reason one persons food came out before the appetizer so- timing was weird on that. We got the arancini for appetizer and it was good but absolutely not worth $12 for 3 small to medium sized arancini. Would not order again based on price. I had the chicken parm grinder with the house salad and my boyfriend the chicken Alfredo. Our friend had the Italian sub. Charging $5 to have fries or a salad added is highway robbery when you are already charging $15 for a sub. A chicken parm grinder in my hometown is $9.99. And this was not that great. The sauce was acidic, and the bread was way too thick. It wasn't toasted so most of my sandwich bites were just bread. The chicken coating also should have been crispier. It was sooo mid. The Italian house salad was actually pretty good- but really overdressed. My boyfriend's chicken Alfredo was pretty dry and nothing to write home about for $23. And they don't give you any bread!! How does an Italian restaurant not give out bread?! They charge you $2.50 for bread regardless if it's for the focaccia or the plain house bread- which I found out when I tried to order focaccia and they were out. No I don't want to pay the same for plain bread as focaccia, esp when I shouldn't be paying for bread in the first place. So we ended up paying $76 before tip for a grinder and side salad, a plate of Alfredo, 3 arancini and a soda and glass of wine, all mid. I feel like they know about the lack of affordable Italian food here and thought they could come in and be more affordable than like, Sammie's but are still overcharging because they can. Come back to pay those prices? Fuhgeddaboutit.

Service was awesome - everyone we encountered was friendly and attentive. They noticed we needed…read morethings and were chatty and sweet. Can't up this staff enough. Ambiance was great, they had clueless playing on a tv/vcr by the register, kinda 90s kitsch all around. We ordered: Cabbage Caesar slaw - this was solid. Nice flavor, not too much red onion or prosciutto Toasted Italian melt - we lived in New York and are always on the hunt for a solid Italian. This one was okay. The bread was pretty dense and not very toasted. I took most of mine home and it was MUCH better on the reheat. I just toasted the bread and put it back together. Italian stallion - this was great. The gardiniere breaks up the fattiness and the jus was awesome. Also solid on the reheat. Lasagna end piece - I'd agree with another reviewer to change the name. It was tasty, lots of thin layers of pasta, sauce and some cheese. But I prefer a good melty cheesy top. This one had fine grated cheese on top instead. The crispy edges were awesome and the red sauce was perfect.

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 my favorite Italian spots! Such a romantic vibe…read more Waygu carpaccio is my favorite I've ever had. The beef is perfect. Horseradish for a bit and kettle chop for crunch. LOVE. Rigatoni w smoked rabbit was incredible. Super unique and loved the sauce so much we dipped our pizza crust in it. The pizza - wish we ordered a different one. Flavor was excellent and actual crust was delicious. However, I prefer a red sauce base. And pizza was falling apart by end of meal. Only other note - service was good but very pushy. Felt like we were being rushed at several points in the meal.

I love Baldinuccis. Reminds me of home (NY). I have been to the south location and now tried the…read moreDomain location. The restaurant is open, good seating, the display of pizza in the case is very appealing and appetizing. Its decor is well done. The pizza has fresh ingredients and tastes great. Crust is perfect. The lasagna was good but I would rather stick with the pizza. Just my taste. I did have the cannolis and compliments to them- they were authentic. Creamy, crispy shell, and the pistachio and chocolate chips were very good. My favorite. I suppose my only complaint was the pizza and lasagna were a little cool. It should have been a little warmer. The other issue which I hope they take note and move right away is the trash for plates and silverware. It is directly next to the fresh silverware and takeout boxes. That caught my attention and it's not a good place for the trash. Definitely plan to come back, it is worth coming and trying all the food items they have. Next time I might try one of the hot sandwiches and maybe some gelato but definitely the cannoli. That is the make or break for this NY Italian. Thanks for coming to the Domain. I am excited you are near my work. Best of luck.

As an unapologetic East Coast pizza snob, I usually approach Texas pizza with a massive amount of…read moreskepticism. I've spent my life chasing the perfect crust, comparing everything from the legendary pie shops in Manhattan to the pristine corner slices in Pittsburgh. I didn't think Austin could pull off truly authentic pizza. I was dead wrong. Baldinucci is absolute sorcery. The moment I took a bite of their Roman-style pizza, I was instantly thrown back to the tiny, narrow pizzerias I stumbled into in Italy. It has that exact, hyper-specific airy crunch that is so incredibly hard to replicate outside of Europe. The dough is clearly fermented with patience. It's light, shatteringly crisp on the bottom, and has those beautiful, irregular air pockets that give it a pillowy structure without ever feeling heavy. Let's talk about the sauce, because that's where most places fail. It isn't that sugary, paste-heavy stuff you find at standard joints. It is vibrant, bright, and tastes intensely of sun-ripened tomatoes and clean olive oil. It is remarkably fresco; striking that perfect balance where the acidity cuts through the richness of the cheese without overwhelming the palate. The vibe inside the West Lake spot is casual and unpretentious, but they take their craft seriously. Food service is streamlined and efficient; you order at the counter, and they pop the slices back into the oven so they land at your table screaming hot. The staff is genuinely proud of what they're slinging, and they should be. If you are an East Coast transplant drowning in a sea of mediocre pies, do yourself a favor and get over to West Lake. It's the real deal. PS: The gelato flavors are also sorcery. However, a review of their gelato is for another time. I must continue to savor the pie for now.