As an unapologetic East Coast pizza snob, I usually approach Texas pizza with a massive amount of…read moreskepticism. I've spent my life chasing the perfect crust, comparing everything from the legendary pie shops in Manhattan to the pristine corner slices in Pittsburgh. I didn't think Austin could pull off truly authentic pizza. I was dead wrong. Baldinucci is absolute sorcery. The moment I took a bite of their Roman-style pizza, I was instantly thrown back to the tiny, narrow pizzerias I stumbled into in Italy. It has that exact, hyper-specific airy crunch that is so incredibly hard to replicate outside of Europe. The dough is clearly fermented with patience. It's light, shatteringly crisp on the bottom, and has those beautiful, irregular air pockets that give it a pillowy structure without ever feeling heavy. Let's talk about the sauce, because that's where most places fail. It isn't that sugary, paste-heavy stuff you find at standard joints. It is vibrant, bright, and tastes intensely of sun-ripened tomatoes and clean olive oil. It is remarkably fresco; striking that perfect balance where the acidity cuts through the richness of the cheese without overwhelming the palate. The vibe inside the West Lake spot is casual and unpretentious, but they take their craft seriously. Food service is streamlined and efficient; you order at the counter, and they pop the slices back into the oven so they land at your table screaming hot. The staff is genuinely proud of what they're slinging, and they should be. If you are an East Coast transplant drowning in a sea of mediocre pies, do yourself a favor and get over to West Lake. It's the real deal. PS: The gelato flavors are also sorcery. However, a review of their gelato is for another time. I must continue to savor the pie for now.

In a city filled with amazing pizza joints, Baldinucci is definitely near the top of the list…read more Located in West Lake Hills, I was pleasantly surprised by just how many pizza options they offer. They're especially known for their Roman-style pizza so I highly recommend giving it a try. As for flavors, you really can't go wrong but the standouts for me were the Potato, Chicken Parm and Lasagna slices. They also serve calzones, New York-style pizza, gelato and wine, so there's truly something for everyone. The pizza is priced by the slice, which makes it easy to mix and match like I did, though you can also order a full pie. I will say this definitely isn't cheap pizza, but you're absolutely paying for quality ingredients and incredible flavor. I ended up taking mine to go, but they do have a few tables inside and outside if you want to dine in. With plenty of parking, fast service and mind-blowing flavors what more could you ask for from a pizza spot?

This was my 2nd time here. This is a real hidden gem on S. Lamar. Thursday night is free wine…read moretasting night. You get to sample 3 delicious wines that are complimentary. The wines change from week to week. You get a sheet with each wine that shows the flavors, region, year and color. The staff was so friendly and wonderful to our table. We started off with the wines of course. Then we all shared appetizers. The marinated olives in a light lemony oil and garlic were to absolutely die for! And a very large bowl as well. It was plenty for 5 people to share. Then was the delicious, totally fresh caprese salad. The balsamic vinegar was perfection! Enough for all 5 of us to sample as well. The bread and dipping oil was the freshest bread ever. The oil was lightly flavored but did enjoy dipping it into the balsamic vinegar for a little extra kick. It is in a great location with FREE parking garages on both sides of the plaza! Don't know of anywhere else you can park in Austin for free! This is a true Italian family that runs it so you know everything is scrumptious. It's a very quaint atmosphere with a nice size TV if you want to watch sports on. Glad we had our ladies night here and we will be back again!

Same owner of It's Italian Cucina right next door! Anything that you get is and will be delicious…read more Chicken wings! Ok, this restaurant is not known for their chicken wings, they are known for pizza but these are cooked perfectly, I'm drooling just thinking about them. not fried and they come with ranch. Calzone, three meats, supreme pizza - if you are a fan of Italian food, you will enjoy these. Lots of cheese and toppings. I was surprised there was a fried egg on top of the pizza! Haha. I also love how there's arugula on the pizza forcing me to eat my veggies. You can also order pasta and other non-pizza dishes from the It's Italian Cucina menu. If you haven't been, you should check them out! They are pricier than this pizza place though.

Full disclosure Detroit style pizza is my favorite and only tried the Detroit style. This place…read morereminds me of Bonci I had in Rome although Detroit style but similar to Sicilian pizza. Nice individual preventable slices ready for you to pick and choose from and are quickly reheated back to peak flavor and texture! We went to hot honey harvest, pepperoni, meat lovers and mushroom spinach. The hot honey harvest was absolutely and gives a run for best Detroit style pizza I had in Austin. Close second to VIA313 Cadillac. The cheese blend Kizza has got a bit of brie like taste it's really elevates the pizza. Oh also get the rosemary fries, crispy crust and nice herby fries with aioli! Will need to come back for the great service and try Neapolitan style pizza.

Kizza Pizza is definitively the best pizza in Cedar Park and Leander area…read more The do a unique style of detroit pizza that is the crunchiest, airy and buttery pizza i've ever had. Take that and match it with a single slice option where you and the people you are with can choose different toppings. Lastly, although they lead with the detroit style, do not sleep on the round pizza. This round pizza is excellent. Excellent ingredients and cooked perfectly. Good new york style pizza. Smallish place and I can only imagine as word continues to spread this place is gonna start to get regularly crowded. We need more of these style and quality places in CP/Leander. I hope everyone is able to support them, skip the papa john's and dominos.

In ATX and craving crispity-crunchy New York pizza? Sammataro has you covered…read more Last I was here, I enjoyed a pepperoni pizza, topped with fresh basil and pickled peppers. The peppers had a pleasant kick, and the pie was a solid size[1]. I recommend enjoying your pizza on-site, right away[2]. Seating-wise, there's a shared yard with lots of seating. One of the neighbors is Cork & Screw, where you buy wine by the bottle. You an indoor cat, or need a bathroom? Head to the house next to the Sammataro truck. Worth a visit. Credit accepted, including Apple Pay. [1] Couldn't finish the whole thing! Since I was flying out that day and didn't want to throw out delicious pizza, I sheepishly offered them to folks at the next table, who happily took them. [2] For the record, I did NOT put ranch dressing on my pizza...

SUPER yummy pizza! It's like NYC style pizza that's seriously super delicious. I recommend sharing…read morea pizza (we didn't know how big it was and accidentally ordered 2) between a couple people. It's in a cute spot with wine tasting and nice lights. You order at the food truck and give them your name then when it's ready they yell ur name. It's pretty quick! Good spot for some authentic NYC pizza!

Was in the mood for pizza and wanted to try something new. Used Yelp of course to see what had a…read moregreat rating and appealing menu. So! Toss did not disappoint. Ordered the pepperoni pizza, just the standard. Nothing fancy. The crust! Oui! Wonderful. Crispy and thin and not burnt! The ranch for dipping is great too. But, don't sleep on that Brussel sprout warm salad. Wow! Would never have ever thought of this paring of Brussel sprouts, goat cheese, beets, candied nuts and balsamic dressing. Chefs kiss! Service was great-very friendly and thankful. Since we got it to go, cannot speak on the ambiance but what we did see was a very large, clean fun place. Glad Toss is just up the road a bit. New place for great pizza!

Very good and reliable pizza! The dough was really good and plenty of toppings. We were here on a…read morecolder rainy day so it was not very busy. Beer was good as well! Service was a little bit slower but overall pleasant.

Highly recommend Kasey Cakes for custom cake designs! I'd been following them on instagram for…read moreawhile and had surprised my friend with a custom love and deep space themed cake! The cake was SO DELICIOUS and BEAUTIFULLY crafted! The service and response is top tier and I highly recommend supporting this local small business!

Our cake looked in incredible and tasted delicious. Hands down the best cake baker in Austin, and…read morethe best buttercream frosting cake specialist in Texas! We will be back for more!

I actually learned about this bakery while scrolling Yelp. Cute, pink decorated bakery that smells…read morelike heaven! Conveniently located right off of 183, the moment you walk in you smell the baked goodness. The item that really caught my eye and actually brought me in was the Gooey Butter Bar. I used to eat these all of the time in college. I love that they have a variety of flavors as I thought there was just an original kind. According to the employee on duty, the bar is their most popular baked good. They also offer samples of it. The bar wasn't too bad but was a bit cakier than I remember. However, it has been years since I've had one. They also have other baked items like cookies, cakes, and cinnamon rolls. I also like that they offer a cake sampler that includes 3 slices of different flavored cakes if you can't decide. Also, very reasonably priced.

I contacted PamCakes for a birthday cake for my partner. They were very accommodating considering…read morethis is a busy season for them. I ordered a 6 inch cake with a space theme. It featured the Gemini constellation and a quote. The chocolate cake was moist and fluffy. The peanut butter cream was not overly salty or nutty tasting. They paired together perfectly. Everyone that tried the cake loved it. The decor was definitely what I envisioned based on the design I provided to them. I would definitely order another cake from PamCakes.

Great and fast communication. The cake came out exactly how we asked & tasted delicious. We found…read moreour new go to cake person lol

From the owner: Home based bakery offering custom cakes and cupcakes for all occassions. Birthdays, Weddings,…read moreGroom's Cake, Anniversaries, Baby Showers and more. At Cake N Eve beauty compliments taste for the ideal final product to complete your celebration.

Kathy saved my nephews birthday party! We decide last minute we'd host my nephews birthday party…read moreand he LOVES Sonic the hedgehog. I knew we had to try to make his dream come true so I found Little Blue Bow bakery and hopefully sent a message 3 days prior to the party. Kathy responded right away and told me she could make it happen! Boy did she deliver the cake made my nephews birthday and tasted delicious. Thank you for saving the day Little Blue Bow Bakery!

Little Blue Bow Bakery is now my go to! Kathy is so helpful and will go out of her way to…read moreaccommodate and create anything you wish! The flavor of her cakes and cupcakes are absolutely delicious and can't wait to work with her again!! 10/10 recommend!!

This pastry shop is in Buda Texas. The owner goes beyond to accommodate what her customer orders…read more Her designs, cakes, pastries, service are fantastic. Even though I live in New Mexico, I found her by accident. I call her, attempt to explain what my grandson would like, when delivered, my grandson is the happiest 8-year-old for his special events. Just love you so, so much for You're kindness, consideration and love! A friend forever, so lucky I found you!

I've ordered from The Pastry Zone several times and Chef Stevens is as good as it gets! What I love…read moreabout her and what I think separates her from other pastry chefs is she treats her cakes and other sweets like art! They make a delightful and delicious experience to eat :) I'm excited to try all of her cakes but from the few I've had, the chocolate caramel cake stands out. It was firm, moist, and rich but not over-the-top sugary like some cakes are. If you're looking for something fun and sophisticated, give her treats a try!