I came in on a Friday afternoon, around 12 PM or so. It is walking distance from City Hall. The restaurant has both indoor and outdoor seating--the weather wasn't scorching so my colleague and I decided to eat outside. There weren't a lot of people dining in at this time so it didn't feel busy at all. Our server was super friendly, attentive and gave great suggestions for lunch time. I decided to order the "Prosciutto E Mozzarella Oven Baked Panini," which included Parma prosciutto ham, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, arugula, and chipotle aioli. It was DELICIOUS--the panini wasn't too soft or overly pressed, and the combination of the panini ingredients was perfect. The mozzarella really did taste fresh and it gave a great balance between the saltiness of the prosciutto and the taste of the aioli. The panini also came with a side Caesar salad, making the entree a perfect amount of food for lunch. I highly recommend it!!! read more

Numero 28 - Prosciutto E Mozzarella Panini Lunch - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

Hate to give this place a 3 star but was really under impressed. I'll start by saying the staff was lovely, super friendly, helped guide with recommendations, and the atmosphere reminds me of a little Italian hole in the wall like if you were in Italy! The espresso martini was delicious, treated myself and added a scoop of gelato on top as well. The food is where the smile disappears. We had the caprese salad to start which was just okay, nothing to write home about. For my main I ordered what looked to be this incredible cacio e pepe scooped from a big cheese wheel. It really tasted like soupy water with a hint of cheese. There was hardly any flavor to it despite the big showing. read more

Numero 28 - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

We wish we had more time to spend here. Everything looked so delightful. Sat outside and the weather was wonderful! Amazing only perfect. Kind of like eating in Little Italy in NYC. The staff was so friendly and accommodating. Just loved it. We both had the same platters the spaghetti with veal balls. The home made pasta was cooked to perfection and the balls just tasty. We will come back when we have more time to take if all in!! read more

Numero 28 - Spaghetti Polpette - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

Saw on Google reviews that this was a highly rated Italian place and wanted to swing by to satiate the sudden craving for Italian food. However I have to say I wasn't too impressed. The interior of the restaurant gives off very homey Italian country vibes-- it's pretty small but they also offer outdoor seating which we didn't take advantage of because of the weather. Our waitress was very nice and we didn't have to wait long for our order. The Diovola pizza caught me by surprise as soon as it was delivered to the table. I had to verify with our waitress that it was in fact the red sauce Diovola pizza that we ordered and that the sauce was under the cheese. However, half of the pizza did not have any sauce under the cheese and the other half felt like there was too much sauce and caused the pizza to feel soggy overall. I really liked how soft and chewy the pizza crust was. (Just a note: I don't order pizza from Italian restaurants often so I'm not sure if the oil on top of the spicy salami (pepperoni) is just something that happens normally) My partner felt that the lasagna had an excess of Italian seasoning which upset his stomach. He was a big fan of the spicy salami on the pizza. Overall I found that the ambiance of the restaurant was very pleasant (even if it did get a bit loud) and the food was decent. If we came back we definitely wouldn't be ordering the lasagna again and would most likely opt to try their pastas instead. read more

Numero 28 - Diavola Pizza (12"), Lasagna Bolognese - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

Quaint pizzeria on beautiful 2nd street. Great menu and service. Try happy hour for decent special prices. We had cocktails, fried ravioli appetizer and the 18" Austin style pizza. Gelato for dessert. They have a nice outdoor area, but we sat inside and felt like we might have been in Chicago or NYC. We will be back. read more

Numero 28 - Austin Style Pizza - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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We got the margarita pizza which was delicious, we ordered a side of meatballs that were all beef to provide some protein. The entire ambience was relaxing and the expression martinis are apparently rated the best in Austin through some avenue. I would for sure come back to grab a pizza. Service was highly recommended staff super helpful and discussed the menu options read more

Numero28 is a small Italian restaurant. We were seated immediately and then it just seemed like we waited The food was good and the place was charming. Take a look at the video to see table side serving!!! Too bad we had to wait so long. read more

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This is such a cute restaurant! Perfect for a quick dinner before a show or an impromptu dinner date. The food is great. Tried the ravioli and the chicken Parmesan. The ravioli was served with rich, tomatoey sauce! The staff is helpful and friendly. read more

Numero 28 - Ravioli - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Great food, great service! The owner was very nice and made helpful recommendations. Try the bolognaise; it's amazing.

The ambiance is very cool with outdoor seating European style. Now for the food!!! Oh yeah the 29" oval shaped pizza was on point. We were five folks having g dinner so we ordered two pizzas and three pastas to share. The sauce on the margarita was very good and the crust was nice and thin but not NY style. The pizza with the prosciutto was tasty. I highly recommend the ravioli- homemade pasta sheets stuffed with a spinach and ricotta filling all swimming in a vodka sauce type sauce. The bolognese was delish on the wide noodles. The third pasta was tossed inside a wheel of cheese to coat all the noodles. read more

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Austin is not Manhattan but dining at Numero28 made me felt like it. This little Italian restaurant is located in the 2nd Street District has great atmosphere with excellent cuisine. It was early in the day so was able to be seated plus it was a little chilly outside. The menu both in Italian and English which perhaps better to have two menus where I can read some Italian and wold add more authenticity to this place. But there was a wide range of choices to choose from. Since this was my first time here I just quickly selected the Pollo Alla Parmigiana and glass of Pinot Grigio with the Garlic Foccacia Bread Basket as our starter. The garlic foccacia bread was the first course and placed in the middle of the table. It was very presentable with six triangle cut up pieces. Two were grabble quickly before I cold take a photo of showing how attractive they were. They tasted so good and with the olive oil on it added more flavor. The bread had a nice crunchy crust with softness in the middle, and was thin like a flatbread. Next was the chicken parmigiana and again was very presentable with a nice aroma. The breaded chicken was sitting on top of spaghetti with tomato sauce and mozzarella on top of it. The chicken was delicious with great flavor. It was easy to cut with a fork showing how soft it was. The spaghetti was cooked perfectly and complimented it very well. It was very enjoyable. The service was top notch and tended to us with precision. My random menu selection paid off well and ready to return to try one of their pizzas and homemade gelato. read more

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Numero 28 is our Go-To restaurant before any Moody Theater concert. Everything on the menu is outstanding (I've sampled it all). My favs are their calamari and spicy pepperoni pizza. Wines by the glass are plentiful! Sit at the bar and enjoy the conversation with the staff and fellow patrons. read more

I liked the food here a lot. The waiters are the real deal, they are from south Italy. Got a non alcoholic drink.

This is the best Italian food and deserts I have ever tasted if I could come here everyday I would it was scrumpous top tier!!!! read more

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Excellent pizza, excellent calamari, and amazing service. I had the margarita pizza. I started with a side salad and an order of calamari. The calamari was cooked in season to perfection, we could have done without the bushy slimies zucchini. The pizza tasted great. Super fresh. Service could not have been better. The dining room is small and cramped, but it works well. All in all comfortable. Very clean bathrooms. Absolutely no complaints. read more

I love that this place feels a bit like you're in Italy in a mom and pop restaurant. But truthfully, both times I've gone there I have left feeling like the food was good, not great, and overpriced for what it was. Positives: the eggplant parm is really good-Recommend! I don't like truffle but someone at my table ordered a truffle pizza and they said they really enjoyed it. Negatives : I didn't enjoy the calamari- the marinara sauce used in the calamari taste like store bought marinara sauce and the calamari texture was just not it. We also ordered the amatriciana and it fell flat. Again the pasta sauce didn't taste any different than a store bought sauce and it really wasn't worth the price. read more

Went into pick up a order for Favor. Before I could enter a small woman stopped me and said "can I help you? Made me feel very awkward I am probably tired from working but I hope I don't look that bad. I am new to Texas, hopefully this was just a miscommunication. Looking forward to trying their food myself in the very near future read more

Great food, AMAZING service! I went in here with no expectations and was still blown away with the quality and the atmosphere. Big shoutout to ZACH (maybe it's spelled with a k?), such a kind guy who made the entire experience that much better. Will be coming back! read more

I've been here a few times and I love it I always get the spaghetti and meatballs, and it never disappoints I wasn't a huge fan of the gnocchi with pesto, but I think that was just a texture thing for me The fried ravioli is delicious Caprese salad was pretty good The cacio y Pepe was good very very decadent The service is good. I've sat inside and outside and it's always a great time. read more

Seriously best Italian food I've ever had. Pretty authentic if I had to guess, and the staff was very nice. read more

Numero 28 - Bolognese - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

Numero28 in Austin is amazing! The food was absolutely delicious--we had the Meatballs and Cacio e Pepe, both of which were incredible. Kyle and Brandon at the bar were so attentive. When a fly landed in my entree, they immediately brought out a fresh one without any hassle. We also did a tasting of the Cannolis, which were amazing! Great service, fantastic atmosphere, and a spot I'll definitely be making a regular for date nights. read more

I wanted Italian for date night and this place was a great choice. It was a Friday night around 830p and we had to wait for about 45 mins which we were fine with, they do not take reservations unless it's 6 or more people. We were seated outside and it was a beautiful night. We ordered the trio bruschette and carpaccio di manzo for appetizers and I'd go back for the bruschette alone, it was heavenly. For the main dishes we did a chicken Parmesan and the Cacio e Pepe, when they bring the Cacio e Pepe to the table it comes out in a huge Parmesan wheel that they swirl the pasta around in before plating. We also tried the paper plane cocktail and it was really delicious as well. We did not have room for dessert sadly but they had great options for that as well. read more

Numero 28 - Paper Plane - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Stopped in on a Tuesday cause my mom was in town. Sat outside and had wonderful service! We started with the bread app and a Cesar salad - nothing outstanding but not bad. For dinner I had the Cacio e Pepe that came out in a giant cheese bowl for extra deliciousness. Husband had the chicken parm and my mom had the bolognese. All really good, but my Cacio was definitely the star. For desert a gelato and limoncello. We also found out that Tuesday is half price all bottles of win. What more could the heart desire? I would recommend this as a cute local spot to try. read more

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Check your catering order prior to leaving the restaurant for missing items. I ordered chicken Parmesan and there was no spaghetti with the chicken as pictured in the menu. It was extremely important for my group of athletes that they have carbs and therefore the meal fell short of our needs. It was expensive too! I could have spent less ordering individual dinners off their menu rather than ordering catering sizes, and at least we would have received the pasta. On a positive note, the salad, chicken, chocolate torte was excellent and the restaurant provided plates and utensils as needed. read more

The margarita pizza is very good. This place is pricey. The service is always quick and friendly. They have a nice outside patio to dine, and a small area on the inside. read more

Cacio e pepe made fresh in a pecorino cheese wheel? Say less. I've been here twice, first time for dessert and drinks and a second time for their dinner menu. For starters, we loved their trio bruschette. Margherita pizza and cacio e pepe were *chefs kiss*. They make a great old-fashioned and I would come back for their delicious gelato. Authentic Italian food in Austin can be hard to find-- but Numero 28 is definitely worth a visit. My only gripe was how long it took for our food to come out (almost an hour wait). Granted it was busy on Valentine's Day, but the delicious food made up for it. read more

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Best food, best service, best team here. Truly one of my favorite places in Austin with homemade pasta and pizza, great wine selection and a cozy NY Italian feel. Family owned & operated as far as I know! Great place to support a small business while getting a quality meal! Genuinely will never stop coming here! read more

Where do I start? I love Numero 28. Its my favorite restaurant in Austin. The pasta is homemade and always cooked perfectly. Every dish I've had here exceeds my expectations. Check out their cacio e pepe- no place makes it like N28. The meatballs are fantastic. All of the appetizers are delicious and they have some pretty good happy hour specials on apps. The service is always great, they're very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. The restaurant is clean and cute. I wish they had more mocktails. The bar is impressive, otherwise. Finish your meal with an afagado. They have amazing Gelato. read more

I really wanted to love this place I think the ambiance draws people in. The Arancini tasted like paella wrapped in a breading with some parmesan. It did not have an authentic Italian flavor. While I agree that Arancini are often quite mild, these were disappointing and seasoned with flavorings that make you think of Latin America not Italy. The cocktails were delicious. The service was good until we mentioned that we didn't want dessert which the waitress who didn't actually take our order first seemed annoyed when we turned it down, we did have more cocktails we just didn't want something sweet. I would love to try this vibrant place again; this place is a whole vibe. The inside is fun with a very engaging bartender and again the drinks were to die for! If you're going to ACL, go check them out because the pizzas next to us smelled divine! I will go again, I will just order something else. The meatballs were good, I'd like to try some of the pasta next time. read more

Numero 28 - Patio - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

Serviceable Italian for kids or teens, who will like the pizza and pasta, but parents looking for high quality dishes will be underwhelmed

The service was excellent, but this is empirical proof that Austin does not know what good Italian food is. During weekends, there was a line, and we had to make a reservation. We had pizza the first time we went, which was average. The second time, we tried their pasta, and my wife had a few bites, and I couldn't eat more than two bites of my tasteless lasania. I do not understand the buzz about this place unless people have never honestly tasted Italian food. Go a block further and try North Italia if you're in the mood for a decent Italian. I find Number 28 a big disappointment. No, I do not return food unless it is visually apparent. You can't expect them to learn to cook better within a single evening. read more

Great place! We're looking for a place to eat late on a Monday night and wandered in here. Eggplant Parmesan was amazing as was the pizza server was fantastic. read more

This is a very cute place on second street. We had dinner on a Monday night on the patio, and there were just a handful of free tables so be mindful it's a pretty busy place! They don't take reservations either for parties or less than 5 people so be mindful when you're going if you're very hungry and don't want to wait long. But the servers were really attentive and friendly, and I really like my drink (had the bellini). My date's red wine was also excellent. We ordered a salad, a margarita pizza, and the pasta served out of a cheese wheel (Cacio E Pepe). They tell you about the aging of the cheese when you order it as well which is fun. Overall this was a pretty cute place! I wasn't completely blown away by the flavors which is why I gave 4/5 stars. Nevertheless would rec trying it if you've never been! read more

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Best pizza! And the service is sooo quick! Not to mention, the owner is so friendly and hilarious! The vibe reminds me of the 2 weeks I spent in Europe! Amazing! read more

Numero 28 - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

Food, drinks, and service - all on point - and you must get the gelato! Our servers, the "two Kyles" were very attentive. The ONLY thing I would strongly suggest if you have young children is to opt to sit outside if you don't want your kids hearing loud and consistent f-bombs coming from the bartender. She made an incredible N28 Manhattan, but a little surprised her language wasn't tamped down by management. Colorful language doesn't offend me, but I don't have littles. read more

Numero 28 - N28 Manhattan is the absolute best! - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

We were in Austin all week for work. Found this on our last day. This was by far our favorite meal. In a city of over priced , very average food- this was a hidden gem. Nothing pretentious, just good food at a reasonable price. Friendly and quick service. Great covered outside seating area. Highly recommend! read more

One of my fellow teachers, who is a full-blooded Italian, instantly named this restaurant when I asked her about the most authentic Italian food in Austin, so I knew that a trip here was in my and my Cajun/Italian hubby's future, and that future is now! First of all, the ambiance is lovely! Very cozy and Italian street cafe-ish (we're sitting at the bar), and my husband's head is on a figurative swivel as the trays of delight are traveling by! LOL! We both got glasses of the Super Tuscan red, and it is yummy! Silky, dry, and fruity! For apps, we ordered the calamari and zucchini and, y'all, I'm so sorry to say that it is just a bit chewy. Actually, a lot chewy. There were also only two little bits of zucchini, so don't order it expecting a great amount. This was disappointing. My heart is literally breaking, y'all! I ordered the famed Cacio E Pepe, and it was just not worth the calories. AT. ALL. I've never written a negative review in my life because I check the Yelp reviews before we go to any new place, so I only go to places with great Yelp reviews, but...not up to snuff. Not even close. The pictures just aren't the reality. What they bring this pasta in is not actually a Parmesan cheese rind that they cooked in. It's a presentation piece that they throw the pasta into. The pasta itself is also not freshly made (from dried, we're pretty sure), and the sauce is watery and lacking. The hubs had the spaghetti and meatballs, and he liked it. He enjoyed the meatballs, but the whole thing was average, lack luster, and not spectacular. We finished with the cannoli, and my husband literally ordered two in a row. Now, these, he loved and authenticated as Italian OGs. We just expected miles more all around, so after $180 with tip, we will not be back. p.s. The waitstaff was magical! p.s. 2 The pizzas looked great! Maybe that's their forte? read more

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We came here for lunch while we were downtown at the public library. Per usual downtown parking there is street parking around but there was some construction so spots were limited. There is indoor and outdoor seating. We chose inside because it's dead hot outside in the Texas heat. We had our two daughters, one of which was in a stroller. There was room for us as it wasn't so crowded yet when we got there and her stroller was in the smaller side. We got the bolognese and just a cheese pizza. The pasta was very good and flavorful. The pizza was okay nothing to write home about but that could just be us. It was very Napoli styled pizza in our opinion but we also got cheese since we were feeding a toddler so that could have been it as well. We got gelato as well, the staff was very friendly at letting us sample the different flavors. Oddly our favorite go to flavors strawberry and pistachio were not our favorite here. Strawberry was extra tangey sour and the pistachio was too artificial tasting. The vanilla and stracciatella was good. Very expensive though for the small cup of gelato $7 and unfortunately not the best. I'd go back for the pasta! read more

Numero28 is a gem. Cozy ambiance and delicious dining experience. The Neapolitan-style pizzas are - thin, flavorful crusts topped with high-quality ingredients. You can feel the Italian vibes in this place. The menu has everything Italian - pizza, pasta, amazing meatballs, fresh bread, and an awesome wine menu! Visit on Tuesdays for half off on all wine bottles Whether you're a pizza enthusiast or exploring Italian cuisine, Numero28 is a must. Also, HH is Monday-Friday at 4:30-6pm. read more

I'm sorry but these guys have dropped off from where they used to be. They had the place next door as well and it seemed to be a partner that made delicious fresh pasta dishes but this has now dwindled down to lackluster pasta and all dishes. The pasta was all overcooked, sauces seemed acidic and salads ways over dressed. This place still has the pizza going for it - other than that not much to rave about here. read more

Numero 28 - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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