Carmela’s Keeps the Pasta Coming in the Hill Country near Dripping Springs

Posted by on Aug 9, 2018 in Hill Country, Italian, Pizza, Reviews, Rob's Blog

I tend to patronize family owned and operated restaurants because they usually place a premium on customer care and satisfaction. Carmela’s Pizzeria Café & Deli on Route 12 at Hamilton Pool Road near Dripping Springs is one such spot. They make authentic Italian dishes and always leave me satisfied. They’re not going to be on […]

Pizza Wars 2017 Part 2: Rankings 11-20

Posted by on Oct 14, 2017 in Best Of, Pizza, Reviews, Rob's Blog

11. Little Deli & Pizzeria You would think its rather out of the way location would would inhibit customer discovery, but any time we’ve been there the place has been packed. Why? Really good Jersey pizza. I love the aptly named The Italian. The sausage and red peppers work with onions to create a really […]

Pizza Wars 2017 Part 1: Rob’s Best Pizzas in Austin

Posted by on Oct 6, 2017 in Best Of, Pizza, Reviews, Rob's Blog

It’s hard to believe that this is our 17th year of Pizza Wars. Austin has turned into a world class city in the interim and the local pizza scene has evolved from a chain-driven environment to literally dozens of owner operated places. Given my background of growing up in the pizza rich environment of New […]

A First Look at Desano Pizzeria Napoletana

Posted by on Sep 16, 2017 in Italian, Pizza, Reviews, Rob's Blog

You wouldn’t expect a guy named Jimmy Fitzgerald to be running one of the hottest new pizza joints in town. But after a tasting at his new Desano Pizzeria Napoletana on Burnet, I must admit he’s on to something. In fact, the first moment I walked in I could tell by the smells wafting out […]

East Side Pies

Posted by on Aug 20, 2015 in East, Italian, Menus, Pizza

1809 W. Anderson Ln. Austin, TX 78757 (512) 467-8900 & 1401-B Rosewood Ave. Austin, TX 78702 (512) 524-0933 5312 Airport Blvd. Ste. G. Austin, TX 78751 (512) 454-7437 — Sun: 12pm-10pm Mon: 4pm-10pm Tue-Thu: 11am-10pm Fri: 11am-11pm Sat: Noon-11pm REVIEW eastsidepies.com 100820120801

Tony C’s

12800 Hill Country Blvd. Austin, TX 78738 (512) 263-3473 & 10526 W. Parmer Ln. Ste. #509 Austin, TX 78717 (512) 255-9463 Sun-Wed: 11am-10pm Thu-Sat: 11am-2am REVIEW – Galleria location REVIEW – Avery Ranch location tonycs.com    021220091712

Nonna Gina’s

Posted by on Sep 11, 2014 in Italian, Menus, Neighborhood Favs, Out of Town, Pizza, Roadtrips

214 N. Main St. Buda, TX 78610 (512) 523-8192 Tue-Sat: 4pm-9:30pm Sun-Mon: Closed nonnaginas.com   090420121410

Saccone’s Pizza & Subs

11416 FM 620 N., Ste. #N Austin, TX 78726 (512) 257-1200 Mon-Sat: 11am-10pm Sun: 11am-9pm MENU saccones.com   Appetizers & Salads Mussels Marinara (8-10) – $8.95 Garlic Bread – $3.25 Add Cheese .70 Mozzarella Sticks (6) – $5.99 Battered or Breaded Mini Roni Rolls (4) – $5.99 Fried Cheese Ravioli (8) – $5.99 Jalapeño Poppers […]

Roppolo’s Pizzeria

Posted by on Feb 1, 2012 in Downtown, Italian, Menus, Night & the City, Pizza

316 E. 6th St. Austin, TX 78701 (512) 476-1490 Daily: 11am-3am REVIEW roppolos.com  

CraigO’s Pizza & Pastaria

Posted by on Jan 21, 2011 in Family, Italian, Menus, Pizza, South

4970 Hwy 290 W., Ste. # 460 Austin, TX 78735 (512) 891-7200 & 11215 S. IH-35, Ste. #118 Austin, TX 78747 (512) 282-7499 & 5501 Balcones Dr. Austin, TX 78731 (512) 323-0660 & 2501 Lakeway Dr. Lakeway, TX 78734 (512) 402-1600 & 690 Centerpoint Rd. San Marcos, TX 78666 (512) 558-2220 Mon-Fri: 10:30am-10pm Sat: 10:30am-10pm […]

River Hills Pizza

Posted by on Dec 14, 2009 in Italian, Menus, Pizza, West

8947 Bee Cave Rd. Austin, TX 78746 (512) 402-1555 Daily: 11am-10pm riverhillspizza.homestead.com  

Salvation Pizza

Posted by on Oct 29, 2009 in Campus, Casual, Menus, Neighborhood Favs, Pizza

624 W. 34th St. Austin, TX 78705 (512) 535-0076 Mon-Thu: 11:30am-2am Mon-Thu: 4pm-10pm Fri: 11:30am-11pm Sat: Noon-11pm Sun: 5pm-9pm REVIEW salvationpizza.com  

Mellow Mushroom

Posted by on Sep 3, 2009 in Campus, Casual, Italian, Menus, Pizza

2426 Guadalupe St. Austin, TX 78705 (512) 472-6356 Mon-Thu: 11am-10pm Fri-Sat: 11am-11pm Sun: 12pm-10pm REVIEW mellowmushroom.com

Cannoli Joe’s – CLOSING

Posted by on Oct 10, 2008 in Casual, Family, Italian, Menus, Pizza, South

4715 Hwy 290 West Austin, TX 78745 (512) 892-4444 Mon-Fri: 11am-2pm Mon-Thu: 5pm-9pm Fri: 5pm-10pm Sat: 11:30am-2pm Sat: 5pm-10pm Sun: 11am-3pm Sun: 3pm-9pm REVIEW cannolijoes.com  

Sagra Enoteca Trattoria

1610 San Antonio St. Austin, TX 78701 (512) 535-5988 Sun: 10:30am-9pm Mon-Thu: 11:30am-10pm Fri: 11:30am-11pm Sat: 5pm-11pm — REVIEW sagrarestaurant.net  

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