La Matta

"East Austin got so many new spots this year! ... La Matta..." - Erin Russell

"Other newcomers that made the general list included Italian sandwich shop La Matta." - Erin Russell

"Megan Kimble of Austin Monthly paid a visit to La Matta this week, and was reminded of the things Italians do right. She claims that the East Sixth casual Italian shop proves that “love sometimes arrives in the form of a sandwich.” Kimble enjoyed La Matta’s “fresh” panini on “delicious” baguettes. She also notes the charcuterie is “fantastic,” writing that: She particularly recommended the No. 10 with soppressata, burrata, eggplant, ’nduja sausage, and basil, and felt that vegetarians would be satisfied with the No. 11 panini (grilled eggplant, roasted peppers, olive pâté, avocado, and basil on a wheat baguette). She also enjoyed the salads, particularly the kale salad with mango and endive and a side of “fluffy” burrata." - Erin Russell

"The East Side got a much-needed Italian sandwich shop with La Matta, located at Fifth and Comal. You can expect excellent sandwiches topped with things like prosciutto, mortadella, and sopressata, but they also serve charcuterie boards, salads, and homemade burrata and mozzarella. It’s a great option for quick weekday takeout or for enjoying some wine, meat, and cheese on the patio, and if you’re in need of a quick cup of coffee, they do that too. photo credit: Andrew Reiner" - Adele Hazan

"La Matta opened last December and is the Italian sandwich shop counterpart to Il Brutto." - Nadia Chaudhury