Nestled in a cozy nook, this hidden gem offers perfect thin-crust pizzas, small plates, and a warm vibe, making every bite feel like a celebration.
"This Neapolitan pizzeria from chef Shawn Cirkiel under the Parkside Projects is a welcome alternative to downtown's mid pizza scene. The wood-fired oven is straight out of Naples; the space is intimate and a bit more upscale than most pizzerias. First-timers will do well to try the pepperoni Americano with hot soppressata and freshly clipped basil. To take it home with you, order online or get delivery through Favor." - Nadia Chaudhury
"The tiny Neapolitan pizzeria is the place for dinnertime pizza, cheese boards, and meatballs. During happy hour, enjoy half-priced beers and wine by the glass, and antipasti. Reservations can be made online; takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor dine-in services." - Nadia Chaudhury
"This Neapolitan pizzeria from chef Shawn Cirkiel is a welcome alternative to downtown's drunk pizza scene. The wood-fired oven is straight out of Naples. The space is intimate and a bit more upscale than most pizzerias. There’s a second location on West Anderson Lane, too. Orders can be placed online for pickups, and there are deliveries through Favor. Both locations are open for indoor dine-in service." - Nadia Chaudhury
"Located approximately 17 short steps away from a busy part of Dirty Sixth Street downtown, The Backspace is a pizzeria that will make you feel like you’re in a tiny old warehouse somewhere in Brooklyn. The dining room is mostly candle-lit, surrounded by semi-exposed walls with peeling paint, all anchored together by a giant brick oven. The pizza here is Neapolitan style. And while we’ve had some good pies from time to time, we’ve also had some that lacked the distinct blistered and bubbly crust that makes eating a Neapolitan pizza so much fun. Outside of pizza, the menu is pretty classic, including dishes like baked ricotta, burrata, and pork meatballs. Grab some apps, a couple glasses of wine, and a pizza to share before heading up the street for cocktails—The Backspace is near in town, and you’re going to need all the carbs you can get. " - Nicolai McCrary
"The Backspace is a downtown Austin restaurant providing its pizza for the Gerry’s Partisan Pizza pop-up event. During the pop-up, The Backspace will be closed for regular service as it supports the initiative to offer free pizza to District 37 residents." - Erin Russell
