Greg H.
Yelp
The wife and I alternate date nights/weekends. We set at least one day or series of days to go out and have a good time. Each month the other person plans the date. I had October and found this Italian place purely by luck.
It used to be a food truck and only recently got a storefront. We booked a reservation for 4 pm as the show we were going to later was around 6 so we wanted time but reservations are not required. The place is small so it may fill up so heads up. It didn't while we were there but it was never empty.
The staff was friendly, fast, and easygoing. As it was our first time they let us know the food like the sausage and meatballs are made in house and they had a special cocktail currently. The menu was small but varied. Our server was very nice, I believe her name was Robin, but I may have that wrong. I am awful with names, she was there Saturday, brown or black hair, glasses, grey jeans or pants at 4 pm. She was great. The food arrived quickly and was very good.
It was quiet and they had lots of wines to choose from, again there is limited seating but it never felt crowded or like you were boxed in, the room was large enough to offset that, they have small tables, booths, and a large table or two for families or groups.
I got the classic Spaghetti and meatballs, they then put on parmesan cheese until you tell them to stop. It was great, the meatballs were fantastic and the sauce was good. The meal was filling, even more so with the bread they supply at the start of the meal.
SHANA SAYS: This is currently the very best authentic regular person Italian food to be had in Austin! No one should expect high end, but they *should* expect, and will receive, excellent homemade pastas, sausages, and meatballs. I had the Rigatoni Alla Vodka and it was fantastic. My husband liked the sausage more then his meal by a bit. Also great service in a clean, comfy atmosphere.
You do have to go into another part of the building walking past the kitchen. There is signage but you leave the restaurant, go into the lobby of another building and around a corner then down a hallway. It is a trip but the bathrooms are clean. Just know to give yourself time.
I hope more people support and go here, as I said they had people the whole time we were there, one other couple, a family came in, a group of friends, they stayed steady and I was happy to see that. I hope they make it and people support local!