It's been a pretty good while since my wife and I ate at this charming restaurant, with a cozy (not crowded) feel, that always smells great, has easy free parking out front, an engaging manager, Zach, a wonderful staff of servers, and an excellent Kitchen! I like the menu too as it has good variety. With the above said another excellent dining experience last evening before heading out to a show. My wife and I split a chopped salad, that is full of a variety of fresh ingredients, including cheese and meat, along with meatballs, which were tasty. My wife was not that hungry so she just had the golden beets appetizer as her entrée and enjoyed those. I had the roasted chicken, which is superb, perfectly crispy, but tender and juicy and a nice size portion that came with roasted brussels sprouts that are without question the best in town and among the best brussels sprouts I've ever eaten. We had a side order of brussels sprouts too. Fairly simple, with the right amount of salt and butter and or oil. If you like brussels sprouts at all, I would highly recommend these brussels sprouts. Desserts looked inviting, but we passed, and I had a cup of coffee as compared to a latte or a cappuccino because their machine was broken according to our server. The coffee was, well, coffee. My wife and I both commented that we need to come to this restaurant more often than I think we will do so. A complete well executed dining experience by the chef, manager, and servers. Tasty food at a reasonable price. read more

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A nice little Italian restaurant on the west side of Austin with ample free parking. There are a couple of tables outside but mostly indoor seating. I do like the interior layout and design. Not supper fancy but nice! The staff are super nice and professional. They gave us time to decide on our orders. Then checked back with us several times during the meal. The food menu is decent offering pasta, pizza. sandwiches, soups and salads. I ordered the Classico pizza, which basically is a supreme pizza. It was very good and the meat (pepperoni) wasn't greasy. A good place to share a meal with a friend or family. If you are looking for a different Italian restaurant than you are use to going to, then try Cipollina! read more

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This was my first experience at Cipollina which was a neighborhood Italian bistro in a close knit neighborhood. Parking was extremely limited and I can predict at night use ride sharing. We were nicely greeted when we entered the establishment and found a table. Our server was very professional and courteous. It was hard to determine which to try first where all looked good but selected the Pan Seared Red Fish. This was a great place to dine during the day and has a romantic setting for night. They said everything here was freshly made so was a bit excited to try my wife's pasta. The Red Fish was beautifully prepared and had some roasted cauliflower, roasted corn, heirloom grape tomatoes, and castelvetrano olives around it. The fish tasted spectacular and had wonderful flavor. I tasted the pasta and it was definitely tasted like it was made in-house where had buttery flavor. I was impressed with Cipollina. read more

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We had a great first time experience at this Austin staple! I loved the 90's feel and felt like this would be a restaurant you'd see on an episode of Friends. Our group shared a few apps and everything tasted great. I'm looking forward to my next visit! read more

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The Margarita Pizza taste so great and the food service was amazing and I love eating at Cipollina

Pro-tip: M-F 30% off pizzas. Pizzas are individual pie-sized, so the discount makes it much worth it. Cool neighborhood vibe, and usually gets busy given that. Service kind and attentive. Food is average. While the chicken Parmesan was $30, it was indeed good and the best item we ordered. Would certainly order again! The Brussels sprouts, stated as a popular dish, were too oily. In fact the pizza was very oily too. Didn't love that. The desserts were also just okay. The tiramisu, in my opinion, was too dry, but the Panna cotta (surprisongly a chocolate flavor) was better. read more

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Visiting Austin and my grandkids wanted Pizza. As always I check for nearby locations on Yelp. I posted pics. Everything was delicious. From the appetizer menu. I ordered the buscata with peppers ( probably misspelled cuz I don't recall the correct name of this dish). Pizza and side plate of beets. The beets were delicious it had a sweet pecan nut flavor glaze. The beets did not taste earthy. Service was great. It surprised me that not many people were there. They have happy hour discounts on pizza that starts at 3pm. I think it was 30% off that Thursday. Not a bad deal. The location was clean. The entrance of this place looks run down but the food is actually delicious. read more

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From beginning to end we had a lovely experience here! They let us even change our reservation from 7 to 8 people last minute! Everyone enjoyed their visit here last night! We started with garlic knots and calamari which were delish esp the garlic knots! The sun was in our friends eyes and she requested the server just turn the blinds the other way which she immediately did! Our entrees came shortly after and everything was yummy! We all tried each others dishes and they were all great! I highly recommend the bolognese! The chocolate mousse was also wonderful! From what I saw, it was decently priced. We will absolutely be back to try other entrees in the future! read more

Cipollina - Roast Roasted Chicken - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Amazing customer service and food! Very authentic and fresh! Easy to get a table last minute too. read more

Cipollina - Alfredo pasta with mushrooms - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

Neighborhood spot that when you walk in you don't feel like the strip "mall" look from the outside. You are transformed into a welcome spot great for date nights. I appreciated the wine selection, the pasta tasted homemade and the pizza was light and airy like you would find in Italy. Enjoyed this restaurant as a first timer! Will be back. read more

Cipollina is a quaint neighborhood Italian spot that's great for a date night if you're looking for classics done right! I made reservations for 2 at 8:15 pm on a Saturday night. We arrived about 5 minutes early and were seated right away. FAST FACTS: * Parking - the free lot in front of the restaurant is small but there's also street parking nearby * Reservations - available online through OpenTable * Online ordering - available online through their website * Happy hour - Monday through Thursday from 3-6 pm with 30% off bottles of wine and pizzas * Closed on Sundays SERVICE - Our server was just okay... she never shared her name but she was quick and efficient with taking our order and getting food out to our table. She wasn't overly personable but she got the job done. PRICING - The total was $108.25.00 after tax ($8.25) but before tip for a small chopped salad ($12), Cipollina pizza ($18), two chicken parmesans ($30 each), and a tiramisu ($10). I feel like the pricing was reasonable for the portion size and quality of ingredients. Complimentary bread with olive oil and balsamic vinegar are served to the table (although we had to ask for it to be brought after seeing other tables with it). CHOPPED SALAD (8/10) - Fantastic salad packed with tons of fresh veggies! The Italian dressing is absolutely delicious and there was the perfect amount coating all the chopped ingredients. The pieces of provolone cheese and salami add a nice savory element. I'd order this again! CIPOLLINA PIZZA (8/10) - Great option to share as an appetizer! The pizzas are prepared in a wood burning oven, which you can taste in the thin crust. The mushrooms were plentiful and the agrodolce added a nice touch of sweetness in every bite! The chèvre cheese was packed with flavor and the balsamic reduction drizzle tied it all together. I'd order this again! CHICKEN PARMESAN (8/10) - Delicious and classic! The chicken was an ideal thickness, cooked well (still juicy), and the breading was seasoned well. The mozzarella was perfectly melty across the top and the highlight was the homemade spaghetti noodles! It's a great portion size. I'd order this again! TIRAMISU (9/10) - This was one of the better classic versions of tiramisu I've had! It was served nice and cold, the lady fingers were soaked with espresso, and the mascarpone was perfectly creamy! It's ideal for sharing. I'd order this again! This was my first time at Cipollina's but I would definitely go back and will recommend it to others in the west Austin area! The only things keeping it from a 5 star rating are average service and nothing that stood out with the dishes. read more

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Really enjoyed my time here. I had never heard of it but the food was delicious. The pesto pizza and Cesar were amazing! I loved the atmosphere of the restaurant as well. The pizza oven made a nice aroma and there was plenty of seating. Our waitress was super nice and patient with us. They do happy hour on pizza and wine Monday through Thursday. They also take reservations! read more

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I ordered the Tagliatelle Alfredo and I was a bit disappointed to be honest. It was not flavorful at all. It was a good portion size, but not very tasty. I usually don't need to add extra condiments whenever I eat at a restaurant, but I needed to add black pepper and red chili flakes to make it more edible. I went on a weekday and it seemed to be moderately crowded, but the waiters were a bit slow. I know pasta is usually a heavier meal, but I think this was a bit too much. It was very buttery and the dish did not have much actual flavor or seasoning. Parking is limited, but I was able to find a spot on a weekday at least. Perhaps I ordered the wrong thing, but I don't have a strong urge to return. read more

Cipollina - TAGLIATELLE ALFREDO - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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This place is such a gem. The service, food, and atmosphere were all 10/10. Let's breakdown why: Food: Amazing. So delicious and so fresh. I didn't feel heavy after. Some of the best pizza I've had yet in Austin. Service: 10/10. Vicky was SOOOOO SWEET!!! I would come back just for her Also, it did not take long for our food to come out. Atmosphere: it reminded me of an actual restaurant in Italy. I lived there for 4 months, and the restaurant brought me back to that time. In conclusion: run don't walk to Cipollina. Heads up, there is not a ton of parking. read more

5 stars across the board. Clean and comfortable. This is definitely my schtick, rave reviews for local spots we adore. Vicky was an amazing server, attentive, great recommendations, stellar experience. Calamari and Bean Dip with crudités to start, hit the spot. Prosciutto Pizza was crispy and delicious. My husband fell in love with the spaghetti and meatballs, which was everything you want in a classic Italian dish. I had the Redfish, so crispy and moist... nothing but satisfied customers here. read more

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Finally made my way to Cipollina after years of passing it in Clarksville thinking "oh I need to give that place a try". The curb appeal is very nice and if the weather isn't insanely oppressive, I'd say it's worth trying to get one of the few tables up front. Inside isn't bad to look at either, really enjoyed the dim, cozy ambiance all around. As for the food, the margherita pizza was closer to olive oil bread with tomatoes and cheese. That's not to say I didn't enjoy it, but my pizza snob instincts wouldn't allow me to compare it Little Deli or All Day. The chicken parm was very tasty and cooked well, both pasta and chicken. I was pleasantly surprised with the flavor of the sauce and the texture of the pasta. At $30 it's pretty pricey for what it is, but I can say it was one of the better ones I've had in Austin. Don't forget to also take advantage of the friendly neighborhood vibes that are excellent for a post meal digestive walk! read more

Cipollina - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

Overall my experience and Cipollina was okay. You first walk in and it feels like a neighborhood spot. Felt like a great intimate spot for date night. I will specify I went during New Years Eve and it was a pre fixe menu. The place was packed. I ended up going with the white bean puree, meatball (shared with a friend), the golden beets salad, seafood risotto, and the tiramisu. The food was okay. The appetizers were good the meatball was flavorful and the white bean purée was a tad bland. The golden beats also came bland but with the pistachios and herbs it was a great combo. The seafood risotto was on the overcooked side. The tiramisu was my least favorite. It was really dry didn't see a soaked lady finger, felt more like cake. read more

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Excellent service!! Great food! And welcoming ambiance! Highly recommend it! We will be coming back! read more

Fantastic lunch place near the Capitol Mall and downtown. Stopped in with my friend during a conference...easily seated and prompt service. We shared Chopped salad and prosciutto pizza and bread with balsamic and evoo. Thanks y'all! read more

I got the pizza and it was a good size for two. It was delicious and fresh. The service was also very good. It is a little bit pricey.

Very nice people, good comfort food, nice vibes! I was looking for a traditional bolognese and the dish wasn't that BUT I enjoyed it and opened my mind up to the flavors. It was cheesy and not the flavors I expect from NYC, Boston, etc. Italian hot spots... yet it was cozy, had flavor and was interesting! The noodles were very narrow tagliatelle not the traditional wider ones I've always had with pasta bolognese. I plan to go back and try the pizza and something else!! The server was SO FRIENDLY as were all the staff. They greeted me and all thanked me for coming in! Love the chill atmosphere that has sort of a relaxed but nice pub feel with alot of wood, comfy tables ---- or even like a little neighborhood spot in parts of Italy I've visited. They certainly nailed the customer appreciation and friendly environment! read more

Very good service and perfect for a couple of professionals on a quiet date. We tried a variety of food, and it was all good; we left "full" and happy. The wine list was expensive, but we had a "cheap" Pinot that displayed the balance and complexity that sets Oregon wine apart from other lesser-known regions in N. Cali. #Borealis This is an old-style Italian bistro, minimalist feel, huge mirrors above a bar that only serves beer and wine. Austin has lots of competition, but West Austin [Tarrytown] should be proud of this restaurant, and it's just around the corner. read more

I have been wanting to try this restaurant for years and was finally able to do so. What a lovely and delicious treat it was. Reservations are accepted here, which is nice. Parking is a bit limited too. The food is so good. We ordered the shishito and burrata appetizer, which was excellent. Some peppers had spice but it wasn't too bad. For entrees, we ordered the tagliatelle Alfredo and the ricotta/pesto pizza. Pure excellence. We added a nice Pinot noir to our meal which was perfect. The service and ambiance was great too. All in all, it was a lovely evening at this well known West Austin gem. read more

Cipollina - Iris Pinot Noir - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

This place was good. Everyone seemed to like their orders. I got the meatball sub which was killer. The one star off is that it didn't blow my mind but I'd totally go back. read more

it was very pricey for a small neighborhood cafe, in my opinion, 2 glasses of wine, 1 piece of cheese cake - $45.47

The best pizza in Austin!!! Pasta was not that good (pasta was too thick) but pizza was definitely the best one in ATX. I love here so much :) I visited here at noon, but later i will go here at night. The atmosphere looked really amazing! service? absolutely great! they even gave us a birthday cake for my friend. read more

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Red Sauce Italian for the Tarrytown crowd. The customers are a geriatric but well upholstered collection of affluent professorial types. Think name chair emeriti who retired eight years ago. There are probably some doctors and lawyers in the mix. Looking for East Side cutting edge Yuppies? They are only there if they are taking Dad out for dinner. The place is comfortably decorated in the style of a 1930's botequim with big reflecting mirrors with dark hardwood frames. It is a beautiful and relaxing room. * * * The execution is perfectly credible. Normally, even well done Red Sauce Italian does not get me excited. But there is one huge huge exception that kicks this place way up the ratings. I will always give five stars to a place that has a dish that is "best in its category". For Cippolina, the Badge of Distinction Award goes to their Italian meatballs. Every American Italian restaurant does an Italian meatball. Cippolina's are four standard deviations above the mean in quality. * * * What is the secret? They completely char the outside of the meatball, so it has a tasty charred crust similar to the char you would put on a steak. The char packs a flavor that is out of this world. Charring a meatball is difficult without having the meatball fall completely apart in the cooking. So a lot of careful work had to be done in making the mix to both give the meat good flavor and to allow the meat to hold up to that kind of brutal treatment under the flame. Cippolina has figured out how to do that. As a cook who makes a lot of ground beef dishes and knows all about failure, I take off my hat to this impressive accomplishment. * * * I am not the only person who thinks this way. Looking around the restaurant, about 1/3 of the patrons ordered a meatball appetizer before having their main dish. Another 1/4 of the patrons had spaghetti and meatballs as their main course. So the word is out about Cippolina's meatballs. * * * Now that the word is out, Spread the word. You know it would not be a terrible thing If some people under the age of 50 chose to dine in This utterly meritorious place. read more

I loved it! I went here with my family to celebrate graduation. It was the perfect atmosphere. We ordered the garlic knots to share and I ordered the chicken parm as my entree. It was really good (nothing bizarre but averagely good). It was lots of food but I'm not complaining cuz my leftover made for a great munchie after coming back from the bars. Definitely a hole in the wall place and I recommend! read more

Cipollina - Chicken Parm - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

Came here for a friend's birthday dinner and it was so cute!! We got some peppers with cherry tomatoes and basil to share for our appetizer, I got the shrimp scampi, and some Pinot Grigio to go with it. The portion sizes were great considering the price!! I'm not a huge Italian food fan but my dish was pretty yummy, just wish that it was spicy and had more shrimps lol. Our waitress did take long to come around to get our orders etc but overall was good too. I loved how cute the inside was it's really cozy and would be a great date night spot! read more

Cipollina - Shrimp scampi - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

I've been dining at Cipollina's for a long long time. It's a great little neighborhood Italian place with casual atmosphere and vibe (and never too loud). Parking generally stinks since the lot is small and is shared with the Fresh Plus grocery (I think they actually claim spots). There are a few outdoor tables if you want to dine outside. The pricing is reasonable and it's a good place for kiddos too (Pizzas are good). I've enjoyed the mussels and they have a great calamari as well. read more

Cipollina was good but didn't make it to great. We went for dinner one recent weekday evening, and there was no wait for a table. We got bread and olive oil, but the bread was cold. The menu had a few vegetarian options, but many. The white bean puree was decent, but it was also served with more of the same cold bread; warm bread from the oven would have elevated this appetizer. We ordered the tagliatelle alfredo, which was good, along with a side of brussels sprouts. The brussels sprouts were good and creamy, but overall we felt like the whole meal could have used stronger flavors. We didn't order any dessert. read more

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The service and the recommendations were great and omg these meatballs so soft and yumm and the cute bread in the tiny bag. Love it. Great wine selevtio read more

Cipollina - Meatballs - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

Cipollina, a dark, but bustling Italian restaurant. Service is quick here. Tried their bolognese and there was nothing special about it; plain tasting long noodles in light meat sauce. The four stars goes to the quick service and the bread with olive oil. This was the first time olive oil left any kind of impression on me. It was dipped in with their complimentary bread. I didn't care much for the balsamic vinegar in the oil, but that aside. read more

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A hidden gem in the Clarksville area, this place has plenty of parking and a robust assortment of delicious lunch options. We met here for a work lunch. We started with calamari and mussels to share. I ordered the shrimp scampi, which was a generous portion with medium shrimp on an amazing sauce and bed of fettuccine. The noise level was a little loud, with happy diners talking over lunch. The service was excellent. We hope to come back to try their other dishes and wine list. read more

Cipollina - menu - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

I've been here twice and enjoyed the appetizers and pasta so I highly recommend those. However, the calamari left me with a stomachache so I would think twice about getting that again. read more

Cipollina - Calamari - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

The workers were very friendly and were able to accommodate my family of 6 who came from out of town to celebrate a college ceremony. However, the place we were seated had rips in the chairs that were itchy and dug into my skin, but I can't complain too much considering I didn't call ahead. I love Italian food and was excited to try their spaghetti and meatballs. At first, it tasted super good but I won't lie the sauce was a little weird and was almost watery. Halfway eating I got a sudden burst of nausea and had to run to the bathroom and gagged until I felt better. I lost my appetite after that and didn't eat until the next day because of the lingering sickness. The rest of my family really enjoyed their pizza and other items they order, but I'm probably going to pass this place next time. read more

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Pizza crust is light and crunchy covered in delicious toppings. Service is excellent

Why isn't anyone talking about this place? Did I miss something? Cipollina and Austin is a match made in heaven. The atmosphere is lovely, tons of seating, friendly staff, allows for reservations, and delicious food at a reasonable price. Shrimp scampi 5/5 Pizza 5/5 Garlic knots 4/5 - too garlicky for my liking Mussels 4/5 - I'm not a mussels person so nothing against them or the dish tbh Chicken Parmesan 5/5 read more

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This is a super casual italian place, busy on a saturday. we got reservations at 8 pm for a group of 5. it's super loud here so i did not enjoy that. The food was ok. Our server was weird in her demeanor but she got our order right. There were staff helping with orders. I liked the pizza, good dough. The calamari was overfried and dry. The special was the gnocchi and that was good, softy and pillowy, with pesto. read more

As much as I love Italian I can't believe it's taken me two years to find this Clarksville gem. Service is impeccable, ambiance is classic but I don't like the floor. It's cold and doesn't fit. Looks like it should Be in a park district bathroom But if you know me you know I am a floor freak. Maybe a few too many mirrors, 7 to be exact. I feel like I'm trapped in a fun house. Whose looking in those mirrors? No one unless you're a giraffe because they are super high on the wall. But the service? Wow! The wait staff knowledgeable and caring, the manager is working! honestly the minute the food comes up the manager delivers it-not waiting for the wait staff. The food top notch. Spaghetti and meatballs air chilled chicken and chicken Parmesan are all delicious. So let's just say--the service is unbelievable the manager is a her the food is the star and the ambiance? Well I know of a great interior designer that I'm happy to share. read more

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