Late night stop for us and they were able to accommodate a table for 2. We got there at aprx 11pm and they said 30+min wait but it was only about 10min. Love the dimly lit vibes and real candles all over. Our server Shay was very attentive and knowledgeable. We got a bottle of Cabernet. A mix of focaccia and grissini was brought out quickly while we looked the menu over. Shrimp Francese was breaded and cooked perfectly! We opted to share the Cacio e Pepe with added mushrooms which added a nice texture and creamy bite. To finish we got both a Sticky Toffee Cake and a cheesecake! Great sharing portions and so delicious! I'm excited to go back and try other drinks and other dishes! read more

Sammie’s - Sticky toffee cake - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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What a great upscale restaurant. Very friendly, helpful staff. Every table was full on a Monday night. Four of us dined and each person raved about how the food was first class. Great Italian food for everyone. Check out their menu, a wide variety of Italian dishes. Will visit again. read more

The food was great, but I feel Sammie's is overhyped mozzarella sticks were amazing though. I was hoping for a bit more of portion when it came to the main entrees, especially for the price. The customer service was outstanding, I will say, and the ambiance is very cute. Get there a little early than your reserved time, because parking is tricky! read more

This place is sooo good for homestyle, traditional Italian. The atmosphere is so cozy and romantic, and the service is fast and friendly. We got their lasagna and spaghetti with meatballs, both were great. We will definitely be coming here again! read more

I came here for a date night with my girlfriend. We had high expectations of the place but I left a little disappointed. To begin, I thought the ambiance was excellent. When you walk into the restaurant it feels like a nostalgic old "New York" style italian place. It is like stepping into another world. The service throughout the night was also excellent, but I was getting a bit annoyed as to how often the waiter would come by and ask us how our meal was or if we needed anything. For drinks, I got a glass of red wine and my girlfriend got a basil-flavored drink which was delicious. As for the food, we ordered the calamari, the rigatoni, and a side of broccoli. I thought the calamari was okay - what really made the dish was the warm marinara sauce that it came with. That was really delicious. The rigatoni was excellent and tasted exquisite. Strangely, we were served a whole head of broccoli for our broccoli side. This was weird - I have never been served a whole head of broccoli as a side. The broccoli was unremarkable and did not taste great, if I'm being honest. Overall, we had a romantic time at Sammie's. I am not sure if I would return after the broccoli incident, but the actual pasta itself was delicious. read more

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One of my favorite dining experiences ever! I was in Austin a couple of weeks ago and went to Sammie's for dinner. Everything was excellent! The service was attentive and fantastic. The wine suggestion was immaculate. The food was delicious (I had the chicken Parmesan and my friend had the Cacio e pepe and he thought it was the best he's had). To top it off, we ordered the toffee cake and it was literally the best cake we've ever had. Amazing all around. read more

Visited Sammie's for my birthday and it was incredible! As a native Austinite, I was sad when Huts Hamburgers was replaced with Sammie's but now knowing how incredible it is, I'm happier than can be!!! I like that they kept a lot of the old charm of the building. The drinks we had were great - my dad claims the Sammie's martini was one of the best he's ever had. I drank the Margarita Milano and it was also amazing. Of course we got the mozzarella sticks and ceasar salad and they were both 10/10! For pasta, we ordered the vodka, cacio e Pepe and Joe Leoni. The cacio e Pepe was surprisingly my favorite - usually I don't order just because it can be plain but this one was very flavorful and unique. The vodka pasta was wonderful as well. We finished off with Limoncello and Tiramisu. Shoutout to our server Kale for making my birthday dinner special!! He was attentive and kind! read more

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Finally made it out to Sammie's and it was absolutely amazing! I went with a bunch of friends and had a great dinner. The food was really good. We got their calamari and Caesar salad and the Caesar had a unique kick to it which made it so good. I got the vongole pasta and it was filled with clams. I usually don't eat much but ate the whole thing. My friend got the lasagna and I will be getting that next time. Our server was exceptional! Very attentive and personable. There's only a couple of minor complaints. The music was very loud and therefore everyone else was talking very loudly and it was hard to hear. I also got a cannoli for dessert and wished the shell was a bit crunchier rather than just hard. Overall, I would come back! read more

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You can tell this place has been around for a long time. To start you'll get some bread and breadsticks at the table. The cocktail limoncello sidecar was SUPERB! Perfect for someone who likes cocktails on the sweeter/tart side. It tasted like an elevated lemonade. The Campanelle Cacio e Pepe was a perfectly cooked and seasoned. Definitely recommend! For dessert the Tiramisu was so delicious and definitely shareable. The Cannolis are HUGE, but delicious, so I'd recommend sharing if you get more than one dessert. They have valet parking. read more

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The Lobster Chitarra was the best lobster dish I have ever eaten. The pasta was homemade and cooked perfectly al dente. Great cocktail and wine list. They even have mocktails. Ambience is reminiscent of old school Italian and tastefully done. Romantic lighting. Very lively atmosphere. Friendly, competent, and helpful service. Everyone is very welcoming and accommodating. read more

This food is soooo good. The service is amazing. Definitely need to set a reservation to be seated, we went on a Saturday night and it was very busy. We went for a birthday and they gave us a dessert with a candle and said that they were out of cards. The ambiance is nice, but it is extremely dark in there it took my eyes a few minutes to adjust. The chicken parm is to die for! And the lasagna portion is huge, I've had leftovers for days! read more

Sammie’s - Lasagna: chicken Parmesan - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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What a great place I loved looking at the pictures on the wall. The service was so good and helpful with what to order and kept the ice tea glass full. The food and the bread was so delicious we ordered several different things and shared, and had a little bit to take home. The next time I will make sure to order some dessert or take it home with me. read more

Sammie’s - Chicken Parnigiana - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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So we finally made it out to Sammie's last night and it was a delightful meal with excellent service! We enjoyed the experience very much.

The Ceaser salad is the best AUSTIN hands down The New York steak with the white sauce was phenomenal

I love the ambience so much and the food was delicious. The service was very attentive. Food came out promptly and their lemon drops are delicious read more

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Amazing as always. Musts are the Caesar salad alla Tommy and the chicken parmigiana. Chicken piccata did not make the cut this time, but it's okay! Martinis are always made to perfection! read more

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If you're debating this place just go! Oh my goodness is this my new favorite spot? Certainly my fav Italian that I've found in Austin. When you walk in it feels like you've transported back to another time period. It's dark and romantic. The food portions are huge which is what I want when I'm getting Italian. Meatballs? Amazing. Bolognese? Wow. Mozzarella sticks? Must try. Tiramisu? Literally the best tiramisu I've ever had and I don't really care for tiramisu so that's saying a lot. Sommeliers are typically on the floor walking around to help with your wine choice. Small cons - we didn't have big problems with service they were actually on it but felt a little unauthentic? Waitress seemed to be almost annoyed with us for no good reason. One of the bathrooms was also pretty gross and smelt like urine.. the only reason this isn't a big problem for me is because I think it may have been a one off as the second bathroom was very clean. I'm truly surprised this place isn't rated higher in general.. 4.6 stars. read more

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You MUST check out the jazz lunch. Super sweet vibes and a different experience than just dinner or a meal. We got the shrimp, Caesar salad, meatballs, and mozzerella sticks. Honestly, I am a mozzarella stick lover and wouldn't get them again. But all other apps were great. The Caesar salad was perfectly cold and crispy. For our meal we got the vodka pasta and our group enjoyed it a lot- we even got 2. Molten Cake and Tiramisu were top tier. Service was phenomenal as expected. Thanks Salif! read more

Sammie’s - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

Good food and the service was excellent. We were able to find space at the bar and had an excellent meal that we shared. The drinks were very tasty and unique. read more

My East Coast raised husband has always said there's no good Italian food in Austin. Well that is no longer true. Sammie's knocked his socks off. Very very good food in a historic Austin building. The inside of the restaurant is very classy though it is a bit loud. They have a cute little patio area as well. We started with the mozzarella sticks and the waiter suggested adding on their famous Caesar salad. The mozzarella sticks were excellent. The Caesar salad had large leaves with plenty of dressing (maybe a little too much). My husband and I couldn't resist trying their Sunday special after hearing it described. The braised beef short rib meat was tender and delicious in the sauce along with the spicy Italian sausage pieces. The rigatoni was a perfect pasta to hold all the sauce and meat. The real standout was the veal parmigiana. We have never had bone in veal parmigiana. It was phenomenal. The meat was perfect. The breading was perfectly crispy and delicious. The sauce and cheese was yummy. Service was outstanding as well. We highly recommend giving this place a try. read more

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I thought I had had good Italian food and then I came here! This place is my new standard! Service was impeccable. Interior is dark and romantic and the bathrooms are very nice, with a little candy treat bowl. We started with the caprese salad and the tomatoes were perfection. Also got the Caesar salad, which was very good but not anything out of this world. Wine was very good, got a glass of their Chianti. For entrees we shared the vodka pasta, chicken parm and cacio e Pepe pasta. Vodka pasta was the best I've ever had and the chicken parm was up there too. The cacio e Pepe was also very good but the vodka was unbeatable. For dessert we got the tiramisu and the classic chocolate chip cannoli. Our waiter could tell we couldn't decide between which cannoli to get and he ended up bringing out the pistachio cannoli on the house. The tiramisu was alright, I've definitely had better and the cannolis were great. Overall, a great dinner experience and will definitely be back! read more

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A transporting experience with excellent service ... Always! The perfect slice of proper Italian cuisine... Like an Austin escape to a Greenwich Village or West Village classic... read more

Sammie’s - Sammies Famous Salad & Mozzarella Sticks - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I have been to Sammie's several times and it always hits the spot. We had the loveliest waitress - she was so attentive and her service was genuinely 10/10. If I could tell you 5 must haves to order it would be (without hesitation & in no particular order) : the caesar salad, the mozzarella sticks (the ranch is life changing btw), chicken parm (huge portion ~ I recommend splitting), vodka pasta, and the meatballs! Everything is made to perfection and they played so many classic jazz songs - the ambiance is incredibly unique with framed photos covering the walls. This is one of my all time favorite Italian spots in Austin and everyone must go before they die. read more

Service was excellent. We ordered mozzarella to start which was the best I've had in Austin. With a great marinara and basil ranch. Cesar salads to start- great anchovy dressing. Chicken piccata and chicken Milanese. The main dishes were good but not the Star of the show. read more

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Sammies is an old school Italian family style restaurant. It has an old school NY vibe to the place with the lights dim creating a romantic vibe to the place. They made our night feel special we choose this spot to celebrate our recent engagement. The staff were really friendly and professional. The food was fantastic and really delicious. I don't think there is anything you can go wrong on this menu. We had a classic Italian dinner with lasagna, meatballs, and a ceaser salad. It even goes well heated up the next day. This was a great five star dining experience and this has been a staple in the Austin restaurant industry for decades now. Might possibly be the best place to get Italian in Austin. read more

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Sammie's is a great spot for a date night if you want that "old school" Italian restaurant feel with family-style portions and delicious classic dishes! I had heard great things and was very excited to dine here... I'm happy to say that it didn't disappoint! My husband and I accidentally both made reservations (whoops) for 7:30 and 7:45 pm on a Sunday night to celebrate our anniversary... the hostess was very understanding of our mixup and double booking. We were seated at a beautiful, cozy halfmoon shaped booth with a card wishing us a happy anniversary and were served complimentary glasses of champagne which were both greatly appreciated and helped make the night special! It seemed busy but not ridiculous for a weekend night... I'd recommend making a reservation if you can just in case. SERVICE - Our server was Ford and he took fantastic care of us! He was incredibly professional and attentive and did a great job explaining the menu and making recommendations since it was our first time at Sammie's. The only blunder was one of the girls clearing my plate which still had my bread that I was only halfway done eating on it when she brought the appetizer... I tried to stop her and ask for my bread back but she took it so fast and didn't hear me. Not a huge deal, but I think it's best to be asked before clearing plates. PRICING - The total was $115.83 after tax but before tip for mozzarella sticks ($16), spaghetti with meatballs ($32), chicken parmigiana ($44), and tiramisu ($15). The portion sizes for the "classics" are large, but I do think it's still overpriced. FAST FACTS: * Reservations - available through OpenTable * Parking - valet available for $12 or street parking nearby * Complimentary bread basket with pieces of soft focaccia and crunchy breadsticks * Can be a little noisy when busy MOZZARELLA STICKS (9/10) - These are a MUST ORDER! Some of the best mozzarella sticks we've had... the cheese is soft without being too chewy and the breading is packed with flavor! They aren't greasy and both the marinara and basil ranch sauces pair with them nicely. You get 5 good sized sticks but I feel like an order of 4 or 6 would be easier to split for most parties. SPAGHETTI WITH MEATBALLS (7/10) - You get 3 decent sized meatballs with plenty of spaghetti noodles and sauce... but the portion size is definitely smaller than the chicken parm. The meatballs had FANTASTIC flavor and were very juicy but I could have used more variety in the texture (the inside reminded me of a store-bought meatball but it could be my preference of having more texture). The sauce was delicious and had large chunks of tomato that were full of flavor... I just don't think any spaghetti with meatballs is worth $32. CHICKEN PARMIGIANA (8/10) - The portion size for this one was HUGE! The piece of chicken was very thin but cooked perfectly (still tender and juicy) and covered in plenty of sauce and cheese. It comes with a side of pasta which was tasty on its own but also worked well with the chicken and sauce. The breading didn't hold up great toward the end and got a little soggy but that's also because the portion is so large it takes a while to eat! TIRAMISU (8.5/10) - As a lover of tiramisu, this one was fantastic! It's a good size piece so you can split it and it's not overly sweet. The lady fingers are soaked in plenty of espresso and the mascarpone was light and sweet! I wish the espresso flavor was a little stronger, but that's because I LOVE strong espresso. Not a single bite was left behind! Overall, we had a wonderful experience at Sammie's and would return and recommend it to others! If you go into it expecting the prices, I think you'll have a great time and the cozy ambiance of the restaurant is worth the splurge. read more

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We enjoyed a delicious birthday dinner at Sammie's Italian last week. The food and service were impeccable, the decor and ambiance most enjoyable. Now here's over and above part that makes the experience a 5+ star review: I booked the table online several weeks ago and mis-read the seating time as 6:45 when in fact I'd booked 5:45. We showed up an hour late and after the initial confusion we were happily guided to the nicest table in the completely packed restaurant. My error could've led to a quick burger at P. Terry's (nothing against). instead we were treated to a perfect night out at our new favorite Italian restaurant! read more

Sammie’s - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Retracting my previous negative review. Was downtown and things were slow as I got there a bit early before the night started so I walked over to Sammie's to give it another try. I guess they do have a process of check in and don't want people to just sit at the bar, but this time they had a hostess and she greeted me nicely and it all went smoothly. The first time I went I think someone wasn't doing their job then they gave me an attitude so it started on the wrong foot. I'm happy I gave it another whirl. Coming from New Jersey for a little over the first quarter century of my life I'd like to think I know Italian Food. Sammie's didn't disappoint. The free breadsticks and bread was a nice touch. The calamari was phenomenal. Possibly the best I've ever had. The right amount of crunch and softness combined and Not in the least bit chewy. Good marinara sauce and large portion. The gnocchi was solid too. I want to try one of their pastas with bolognese that is topped with whipped ricotta and meatballs probably the next time. Sorry for my originally poor review. I had a good dining experience this time. Manga! read more

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Really like this super cute place. Great wine list and staff. Bartender was great! Yellowtail appetizer was amazing. Chicken Parmesan was the largest I've ever seen. Should be for $45. The spicy arrabbiata sauce was too spicy even for arrabbiata sauce. And I love spice. Be back for sure! read more

One of the top Italian restaurants I've been to in Austin! Very delicious, authentic Italian food. And I loved the classic, old-school, traditional vibe of the inside with the red and black floors and pictures covering the walls. My boyfriend, who is from New York and always complains about no good Italian in Texas, was impressed! read more

The food here was superb. The mozzarella sticks are to die for. 10/10 would order those again. I ate at the bar and the bartender was super nice and attentive. Ambiance would be great for a date or special occasion. If I ever come back to Austin I will be coming here. read more

Sammie’s - Mozzarella Sticks - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

If you ever come here, the only thing you need to know is to order the vodka pasta! It's one of the best pasta dishes in Austin. The lasagna and bolognese was good but I've had better. The lasagne was huge, that one plate will be good for 2-3 people. Our server was nice and the service was quick but not too quick so we could enjoy our wine and breadsticks. For dessert, I shared the vanilla and brown butter gelato. The vanilla was great! I brown butter was much sweeter than expected. My partner had the cannoli as well and he mentioned it was a bit too much and that he like it. They do have valet for $12 but you can find street parking or pay to park in the lot that's shared with another restaurant behind them. read more

Sammie’s - Lasagna - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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The parking lot is very small and was full so we parked on the street in front of and across from the restaurant. We had to pay for parking which was only about $5 for the night. We arrived for dinner around 930pm, and waited a while for a table. We ended up being seated at a booth and it was not accessible or comfortable at all especially for anyone with a larger body as the table and seats were bolted. We asked again for a table and we waited in the uncomfortable booth until the table nearest us was available. That took another ten minutes. We were finally sat at a comfortable table and began to look over the menus. Our waiter refilled our drinks often and asked if we were ready to order yet. I felt rushed after waiting so long just to be sat. I ordered a limoncello side car it was delicious, not to sweet not to strong. Our waiter was obviously annoyed with our table so I ordered my food as well. I ordered mozzarella sticks and Caesar salad for the table before our entrees. The appetizers came fast and were the best part of the meal. The mozzarella sticks were cooked perfectly with a great crust, cheese pull, and the sauces complimented them so well. The salad was so flavorful, and rich! Everything was fresh and seasoned well. It took a while for the entrees to come out. I was disappointed by the lasagna. It wasn't as seasoned or flavorful as the appetizers were. I felt like it needed hot sauce or something extra. They did have aqua panna water so that was a plus! I ordered the cheesecake for dessert and it was very good. Very sweet and has a different texture of traditional cheesecake with graham crackers. The restaurant is beautiful but very dimly lit. My friend with glasses had a hard time reading the menu. The music was great lots of hits and r&b! The bathroom is also beautifully decorated and has goodies for the gals and little candies. The hand soap smells great as well. We didn't end up l saving until 11:45 as the check took long to come as well. When I put my card in check, my waiter returned it shortly after. He then came to us as we were leaving to say he never charged our cards. So weird but we gave him our cards again. We finally paid and left. The vibe is definitely off in this place and with the staff. The food is mostly good as well as the drinks but I likely will not return read more

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It's really weird for me to step foot into what I fondly knew as Hut's Hamburgers where I spent so many nights eating 2 for 1s and sipping milkshakes. However stepping inside it's a noticeable transformation from the slightly divey burger bar to a charming Italian restaurant. The booths are still there but refined. The staff here was attentive and friendly offering suggestions as needed. We enjoyed: Fried mozzarella - two very large sticks with arriabata and basil ranch dressing. Sammie's Italian Chopped Salad - very large bowl of salad very tasty but we did not finish it for fear of running out of room for the main entrees! Linguini Vongole - clams in shells with a great white wine sauce. Austrian Tiger Prawns - Yum. Finished off with some sorbet as a dessert. We were curious about the Bistecca all Fiorentina but at 36oz - we needed reinforcements before tackling that dish. In terms of pricing - main dishes range from $22 upwards, so the place is definitely not on the cheaper side. This place is cute for a date night - not sure if it would be regular dinner spot though. read more

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If you live in Austin you have to go to Sammie's at least once. Classic Italian food with old school Italian flair. Great service and extensive wine list. The food was good basic Italian. Nothing special but done well. read more

Sammie's is seriously the best! The basil ranch that comes with the mozzarella sticks is to die for. Our waiter was super kind too. The ambiance here is great for a date night or just dinner with friends. The restaurant has a NYC feel with dim mood lighting. Would highly recommend! read more

Sammie’s - Cheese Ravioli with bolognese and Vodka pasta with ricotta - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

Server was rude, the place was incredibly loud and the music was incredibly bad. Food, it was average.

Another restaurant part of the big Clark's, Perla's chain = consistency. That's a good and a bad thing. Good thing: - food is good - service is usually good (I think the waiters at Sammie's push too much food and silly wine upgrades on you) - place is nice - valet available Bad thing: - overpriced - crowded and hard to get a resy (it's almost like they do it on purpose) Now Sammie's is NY style Italian so if you're looking for a fresh burrata and prosciutto, pass (and go to red ash, which I think is way better). But if you like family style NY overpriced Italian then you're in the perfect place. Portions are big, chicken piccata comes with 3 pieces of chicken, the chicken parm is humongous, the funghi pasta is pretty good if you like truffle. I also really like their Caesar salad. Calamari was good as well. I do not like the cooked burrata at all, burrata should be fresh. The bread is also just ok. Pro-tip: - they got a nice spritz mocktail - get the straciatella cannoli- my favorite thing on the menu - you can show up and sit at one of the up-front tables with no reservation read more

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Sammie's Italian is the perfect spot for an intimate gathering and delicious Italian food. We went for a birthday and the service and food did not disappoint! They made my sister feel very special with birthday treats and excellent recommendations. I highly recommend making a reservation online over just showing up. The space can be a little tight and the volume level is a little on the loud side, in case this impacts your decision (i.e. -- I'd for sure go with friends or my parents, but probably not my grandparents). For being located on 6th Street there is plenty of nearby street parking, which is great, and they also have valet. read more

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This place is pretty hip. I was is treated out to dinner by friends. We feasted on meatballs and focaccia before our orders came. Loved the arugula salad and the pasta with vodka sauce. Inside there's just enough space to squeeze between tables. Jenny was our server and she's amazing. Her product knowledge is exceptional. read more

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