The Backspace - Austin

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The Backspace

The Backspace
4.3 / 5 (6503 reviews)

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The Backspace, located in the heart of Austin, TX, is a renowned Italian restaurant that delights patrons with its exceptional cuisine, boasting an impressive average rating of 4.4 stars. Join us today from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM for a memorable dining experience. Ensure you don’t miss out on a table by calling ahead at (512) 474-9899 to make a reservation. Prefer to dine from the comfort of your home? Order takeout from The Backspace through OpenTable. With a selection of fine coffee to complement your meal, this spot is perfect for those seeking an authentic Italian dining experience. If you're exploring other dining options with a similar flair, consider visiting Darwin's Piano Bar and Parkside. Enjoyed your experience? We invite you to share your thoughts with a review!.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: Marwan

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★ 4.3 / 5 from 6503 reviews

Wonderful pizza! Loved the baked ricotta. Great wine selection

We ordered the pork meatballs and the pizza Bianca. The meatballs were ok the sauce tasted pretty much like something out of a jar. They were served piping hot out of the oven. The pizza was tasteless and disappointing. The cheese had no flavor at all. The arugula on top was fresh. The crust was very good. Service was good. Oddly, they were out of iced tea and had only one beer available. The atmosphere was seedy and dim. Can’t recommend this place.

Great service, very mediocre margherita pizza. They made the gf crust in house that i was super pumped for, but unfortunately it was just meh. Zero seasoning, barely any cheese and four tiny flakes of basil. Left so much to be desired.

marwan-ali-dog3906
14.03.2025

The waitress was very friendly, but I was disappointed with the baked ricotta portion—it was too small for the $15 price and only came with a couple of cherry tomatoes and half a slice of eggplant. My Margherita pizza was just average, and the crust was a bit burnt around the edges, which took away from my overall experience. If you're looking for authentic Italian cuisine, you might want to consider other options.

delling-trinity
14.03.2025

The pizza here is some of the best I've had in a long time. I would have given it 5 stars, but I was sweating quite a bit! Did they even have the air conditioning on?

Menu

  • Spumante

    Prosecco, Domus-Picta, Treviso
    Prosecco, Domus-Picta, Treviso
    $12.9
    Rosé Prosecco, Zardetto, Veneto
    Rosé Prosecco, Zardetto, Veneto
    $13.9
  • Rosato E Moscato

    Rosato 2020 Planeta, Sicilia
    Rosato 2020 Planeta, Sicilia
    $11.9
    Moscato D'asti 2020 Vietti, Piemonte
    Moscato D'asti 2020 Vietti, Piemonte
    $12.9
  • Bianco

    Pinot Grigio 2020 Lunaria Ramoro, Abruzzo
    Pinot Grigio 2020 Lunaria Ramoro, Abruzzo
    $14.9
    Roero Arneis 2018 Morra, Piemonte
    Roero Arneis 2018 Morra, Piemonte
    $48.7

FAQ

A little farther away is Metrorail-Downtown Station, where you can also access the public transportation.

Smoking is not allowed in this restaurant.

The restaurant is accessible and can therefore also be used with a wheelchair or physical limitations.

The restaurant also takes the common credit cards.

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