Loudmouth is a cozy neighborhood Italian joint with solid pizza - Review - Austin - The Infatuation
"Loudmouth is the type of casual neighborhood Italian joint you’ll find yourself drifting to the next time a craving for meatballs, Neapolitan pies, or italian subs hits. It’s right across the street from its sister restaurant, Paperboy, but unlike that buzzy brunch spot’s hyper-modern design, Loudmouth is set in a cozy, renovated old house, complete with a front porch where you can survey the block while enjoying a glass of wine or a cocktail. Pizza is the main reason you’re here though. Order the Hot Boy Summer—topped with pepperonis, pepperoncinis, and hot honey—and throw in a caesar salad to round out the meal. The rest of the food is solid, generally playing its supporting role well without stealing the show. And while there’s no single dish that you should go out of your way to try, the sum of it all together is a good time. photo credit: Richard Casteel photo credit: Richard Casteel photo credit: Richard Casteel Food Rundown photo credit: Richard Casteel Cocktails It’s not worth going to Loudmouth for the drinks alone, but most of the cocktails do a good job of complementing the homey dishes on the menu. We like the Traffic On 35—it’s slightly sweet and tart from the passion fruit, but still refreshing. photo credit: Richard Casteel Meatballs & Focaccia We love Loudmouth's meatballs. The sauce is rich and sweet, the meatballs are tender, and the focaccia is perfectly fluffy with a firm, grilled finish. Start your meal with these. photo credit: Richard Casteel Sweet Pepper Arancini These are excellent. They’re crispy on the outside, but gooey on the inside, with soft rice, sweet peppers, and mozzarella. If you don’t start your dinner with meatballs, start them with rice balls. Better yet, get both. photo credit: Richard Casteel Caesar Salad Nobody wants a caesar salad that’s entirely kale, but there’s no denying that some of it adds great texture and earthiness to an otherwise ordinary dish. Loudmouth’s blend of romaine and kale hits the right balance, with a miso caesar dressing that’s just a little bit savory. photo credit: Richard Casteel Pizzas We’ve had crusts here that rival Bufalina in terms of blistered, chewy goodness, and others that were a little on the well-done end. When they’re properly executed, they’re great. And the rest of the time, they’re still pretty good. photo credit: Richard Casteel Italian Sammie If you’re an italian sandwich purist, you’ll likely scoff at the fact that Loudmouth puts mayo on theirs. Everybody else will just enjoy it as a solid hoagie. But unless you’re dead-set on sandwiches, most of the other items on the menu are better suited for sharing, which is more of what Loudmouth is about. photo credit: Richard Casteel Tiramisu Loudmouth’s tiramisu doesn’t have as much depth as others in town, and the portion is bordering on too large for two, but it’s a solid dessert for a larger group that wants to end the meal on a sweet note." - Nicolai McCrary
