Patrizi's was unexpectedly really good! I wasn't expecting the food to be that good for a random…read morefood truck but it was excellent and I'm not even a big fan of Italian food in general. I ordered the Carbonara Alexandra per people's recommendations on Yelp, and also split the bruschetta with a friend. Everything is clearly freshly handmade and comes out warm. The flavors and textures are all there, and the outdoor food truck area is definitely a vibe. The staff were prompt, friendly, and gave good recommendations. I'd definitely come again and try something new! I don't think you can go wrong with any of the pasta options.

On a Saturday night, this place was packed! The line all the way to the gate when you enter, and…read moresomeone was greeting you to direct you to wherever you aimed to be in The Vortex. The person greeting us, even shared some insights for some upcoming shows. They'd be having that seem great to attend. It's fun to have that sense of community being welcomed into the restaurant as soon as you get there! We split up, and I went to grab seats while the other member of my party stood in line. Seating wasn't difficult, and it was well ventilated, which was highly favorable and much appreciated in the heat with missing fans, running constantly, cute ambience, lighting with the small bulb lights, and even bug spray available they make sure that this dining experience was covered on all bases so that you would have a great one. The menus are easily accessible, with multiple copies, being passed down the line, and sitting in the stand as soon as you walk up. However, after hearing about the restaurant online, and taking some time to read the menu prior to arrival, I knew what was on my mind - carbonara. From arrival to ordering with maybe about a 30 to 40 minute wait however, it was worthwhile. The dishes are made to order, with fresh pasta being used, making it even better. We opted for two half orders to share, and that was definitely enough food because we ended up even taking leftovers. We also got an order of the garlic bread with tons of roasted garlic, parmesan, and green onions. While the carbonara was flavorful and what my mind was initially set on, the other pasta actually ended up stealing the show and was what we finished immediately the Leopold had a pesto base and a nice hint of spice even without the peppers (which were taken off in our order). Overall, the most difficult part of this meal was parking, and the fight was completely forgotten after my first taste. They have a small lot, however, if you circled the nearby neighborhood a couple times you're sure to find a place to put your car.

Great pastas and steaks, and the atmosphere and service were excellent. Fairly priced for the…read moreexperience.

I wanted to wait until we had been here more than once. The food is great. The 10oz filet is really…read moregood along with their rigatoni paired with garlic bread and meatball appetizers. The waitstaff is always top notch. Most areas are a little dark so it's hard to read the menu but that's not a big deal. My only complaint is the amount of time it takes to get a reservation and the process. Now having visited a few times I would have to say the wait to get a reservation (1-1.5 months) is somewhat manufactured. I believe they could make that shorter but I also understand the benefits. Valet parking is great. Be aware of what time valet closes though. Between the valet and the waitstaff you are well taken care of here. My only complaint was seating The first visit we were seated upstairs. It was exactly what I expected. The second time they tried to seat us at the end of a serving bar in front of the kitchen. I politely explained to the hostess that we specifically requested a table for our reservation (we waited 1.5 months for). She stated they considered the seats at the end of the serving bar in front of the kitchen " standard seating". She did relocate us to a table immediately. My advice is maybe use that seating for walk ins like you do for seating at the bar (alcohol bar). Maybe read your customers a little better. I did not want to have dinner out with my wife sitting with the bathrooms 6' to my left, waitstaff preparing plates 4' to my right and the kitchen right on the other side of the bar. We were prepared to just leave and go somewhere else if no other seating had been available. I want to say again. The hostess relocated us immediately so thank you for that. This is not a complaint about an employee at all. Over all it was a nice dinner out both visits.

Restaurant week restaurant number one, and I was definitely not disappointed. Had a reservation and…read moregot sat near the same area as the first time and the gentleman who assisted me was also there. Of course, now I cannot remember their name however they also recalled me which was a nice little ketchup and a welcome back to the restaurant. For $75 you got four courses, including an appetizer pallet cleanser, main course and then dessert. The appetizer I went with the whipped ricotta that came with focaccia bread. It was a smaller version than their normal appetizer, but still just as tasty. Second course was a summer melon salad and this just paired beautifully to be nice light and refreshing right before you ended up having your main meal. This was a full-size so I definitely had leftovers. third course I went with the. smoke pork shoulder, which came out in a decent size I would say a full-size mill. The sauce with it as well as the sweet potatoes. Very nicely there was some seasoning on there that I couldn't quite put my finger on. I wish I would've asked what was on it overall very decent dish. Last but not least was dessert, which was the brown butter cake. And y'all when I say this was amazing. I'm so glad I saved room specifically for this because everything on it was delightful. The cake was soft and room temperature. The pecans on it were nice and candied. Very tasty. Also kind of soft due to sautéing. I wasn't too much of a fan of them meringue so I didn't eat that part of it. and the cinnamon gelato scoop on top pair really nicely as well. Overall, very consistent service from entering the restaurant to being sat to having the staff assist you. They definitely have a good teamwork system where someone sees that your plates finish or they ask for someone to assist if they might have their hands full. I really enjoy that about this restaurant.

Excellent special occasional experience…read more I remember enjoying Intero when I first visited a few years back. For what reason, we haven't visited in sometime but decided to give it a try again since they are now a member of InKind. This place ended up being even better than I recall from our last visit! The service here was excellent, from the greetings at the door to the drink service, to the waitstaff, everyone was super attentive in our recent visit. We started the evening with some drinks, and I have to say that the "City Folk" beverage I ordered was a very delicious flip type drink. The focaccia with whipped butter is a hard appetizer to go wrong with, and the Wagyu beef carpaccio is also a great choice (in fact, these make a delicious combination). The melon apps are also quite good. For mains, we tried the moda famiglia (which was a very heathy serving size), the roasted oyster mushroom pizza (very good), Wagyu beef sausage (savory and mild meat), and rigatoni (honestly the mild horseradish cream really elevated this dish). Altogether there wasn't anything we didn't like. For dessert, we just got the house made chocolates, which were both fun to taste test and also quite delicious. The interior continues to give a dark, intimate sort of vibe (which makes it perfect for a date spot).

The food was very good. There were six of us and everyone commented on their meals in a positive…read moreway. We had two appetizers, calamari and a beat salad which we all shared. The complementary bread was somewhat lacking. Being Italian myself I found it just OK. We all had drinks and although I ordered two different speciality drinks, both were the same. I think our waitress got confused. She seemed to be having trouble with the tablet or she was new and was just figuring it out. The service was a little slow with me asking for a water refill and the waitress returning to fill only one of our group's glass. LOL. The inside was nice and it had a comfortable feel. Our total with tip was $400. It is definitely not someplace I would visit often due to the total, but we did have two apps and several drinks so that's on us I guess.

the food was truly just okay - we had the garlic knots, the cheese pizza and the butternut squash…read moreravioli. the knots and pizza were tough and hard to eat, but the ravioli was pretty solid. unfortunately all of this was wayyyy too expensive for what you get. we were a walk in, and didn't receive any complimentary bread, which was fine for us but did feel a little awkward when all the tables around us were given bread baskets. we also waited 20 minutes for our check. this restaurant is pretending to be an elevated experience but in reality it's really just okay and in a nice location.

Absolutely incredible! The moon pasta is the best pasta I've ever had and the amount of food for…read morethe price is also amazing, I never leave reviews but this was such a good dining experience I had to. 10/10 for everything!

I was a little knocked off my game when I found out you order at the cash register (think Jason's…read moreDeli) instead of sitting and having an order taken. But we recovered quickly. Saw the people gave the spaghetti and meatballs good reviews and ordered that. Family ordered chicken parm and fettuccine Alfredo. Warm bread was served after we sat. All around everyone enjoyed their meal. Better than was expected. Which is not meant as a dig. It was good.

Kale was our server and the manager last night, and he was absolutely amazing! I've been to…read moreSammie's before, but my best friend and I had such a wonderful experience this time. You could genuinely tell that Kale cares about people and their experience. He was so kind, attentive, and made us feel so welcomed throughout the entire night. He was truly a delight and made our evening even more special! The food was incredible, but the veal Marsala was THE BEST! Everything we ordered was delicious, and the service made the whole experience even better. It's always nice to come across someone who genuinely enjoys what they do and takes pride in making sure guests have a great time. I'll definitely be back, and I hope we get to see Kale again! He was the perfect person to make our night memorable.

Not a single bad thing on the menu. The only item I would say is not worth ordering again is the…read morecalamari. Must tries: lobster pasta, burrata, tiramisu, lasagna Atmosphere is cute, I'm glad they don't play their music too loud because the tables can quite loud themselves. Some of the non-booth tables are pretty close together.

I've been a customer for years. But I've become a much more loyal "regular" recently for a very…read morespecific reason--actually, a specific server. If you are fortunate enough to get seated in her section, Victoria will be the best part of your dining experience. She is very knowledgeable, professional, uplifting, delightful, caring, respectful, and attentive at a level far beyond her years. She embodies natural and genuine hospitality with kindness and generosity. The food is always good at North -- one of its servers is a gift.

It's always nice to come here--there's never a dull moment, with flickers of yellow dim lighting…read moreand laughter filling the room. There can be a bit of a wait, but it usually goes by pretty quickly. Now the reason we all come here is the pasta. I ordered the spicy rigatoni vodka. It's an Italian sausage, crispy pancetta, shaved garlic, torn basil and grana padano. The best in flavor and spice. Every bite brought on the heat. So this is my second review of North Italia. It really has my heart!

Nothing typical here folks! Some of the best Italian I've had in forever.....sorry NYC! Fresh…read more bread, hand made pasta and sauces! Sangria to die for with a twist! ( I have had some of the best in Barcelona) cousin Louie's us Michelin Star folks! My fettuccine sauce was perfection and even when I cleared the plate the sauce was so creamy and thick no butter or oil in sight! OMG to die for!! My husband's family is Italian from Milan and he said (sorry Momma and Nona) was better than families!! That's a Hugh statement!! Won't disappoint Thank you for such a lovey, delicious dinning experience! Keep up the good work Louie Epic!!

Delicious food, ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE AMBIANCE! You really feed immersed into the space. Everything…read morewe ordered was delicious will Definitely have to return again soon

My coworkers and I got together at Artipasta to celebrate Festa della Repubblica (Italy's National…read moreDay), and it was my first time trying this place. I can honestly say it won't be my last! It's a small restaurant, but it has a cozy atmosphere that made the whole experience enjoyable. The staff was amazing, friendly, attentive, and on top of everything. I absolutely loved the Pizza "Stria," a crispy flatbread topped with EVOO, sea salt, and fresh rosemary. The bruschetta and Caprese skewers were incredible. Honestly, I could've made a meal out of just those appetizers. For my entrée, I ordered the lasagna, and let me tell you...the portion was huge! I shared it with four coworkers and still had plenty left for myself. Best of all, it was absolutely delicious. Artipasta did not disappoint. Great food, great service, and a great experience overall. I'll definitely be back!

Check my coworkers here and they all loved it. Stuff is very friendly and food comes out quickly…read more The inside is like a bright and vibrant. We got a little bit of everything and shared it family style. Our favorites were the lasagna and the creamy mushroom sausage macaroni. The pistachio and lemon desserts were also very good.

Such a good find in Austin!…read more If you're ever craving pasta, this is the place to stop by. We went on a Thursday night and it was pretty busy, but everyone who came in was still able to get a table. It feels very authentic. No Italian-American staples like Alfredo, meatballs, or garlic bread, which was actually refreshing since I'm so used to that style. You can either sit down first and take your time with the menu, or order in line before grabbing a table. Either way, they're very chill about it. Another cool thing: they're BYOB and will even cork it for you. Saw other guests bring their own glasses too, which was a nice touch. The pasta is clearly fresh. I'd recommend the macaroni with mushrooms and sausage. I got the tagliatelle with lemon shrimp cream sauce and loved it, though now I'm curious to try one of their non-cream-based sauces next time. Also spotted another table's lasagna go by and the portion was huge. Already excited to go back next time I'm in Austin. Definitely check this spot out!

A wonderful Italian cook…read more Who has to work with the same not wonderful ingredients that all of us Americans have to put up with. Italian cooking is ingredient dependent - Even if the cook is a combination of Escoffier, Paul Bocuse and James Beard, An American tomato is an American tomato. To see what the amazing chef of Artipasta can do if he can get the materials worthy of his talents, Try his Pasta and Sardines. There is nothing wrong with American sardines. That dish will fly you to the moon. Other more tomato-dependent items on the menu are pleasant enough. It is sad to see this enormously talented individual being as underutilized as he is. But nothing here is bad. If you think like a cook yourself, You will find other items of glory on the menu.