Authentic Neapolitan pizza in a cozy downtown Austin hideaway.
Handcrafted pizzas with thin, crispy crusts and authentic toppings like fennel sausage and prosciutto.
Delicious starters including lemon chicken wings and butternut squash in brown butter.
Indulgent treats such as chocolate budino and tiramisu to complete your meal.
Selection of beverages including Peroni beer and other Italian-inspired options.
Online booking available to secure a table in our cozy, popular space.
Best pizza I’ve ever had in my life, and I love pizza! Our server was Sydney C. We’re visiting from out of town, and this will be my recommendation to any other tourist. I enjoyed the fennel sausage more than the pepperoni Americano. And I recommend always asking for pepper flakes and chili oil. The tiramisu is worth the extra money.
Best Neapolitan pizza in downtown! Cosy location so make sure to do a reservation and cheap parking is available a block away. Great ingredients, awesome staff. Phoebe is the best host and made my birthday feel extra special. Highly recommend!
The space is small and cozy, and it truly makes you feel like you’re somewhere other than Austin. The service was great, our server was attentive and really nice. The pizzas were delicious, definitely the highlight of the visit. We tried the lemon wings and they were good, but we were expecting something different. Since it’s in Downtown, parking can be a bit tricky, so plan ahead. I also recommend making a reservation because the place is small and fills up fast. There was a slight odd smell at times, which we think might have been coming from the pipes, but it wasn’t a major issue. Overall, it’s a solid spot and I’d definitely go back for the pizza and the vibe.
A very nice little hidden pizzeria. The lemon chicken wings were light and had a nice lemon twist served with peccorino. The butternut squash in brown butter was fantastic, not overly sweet and very morish! The pizza I took was the bianca, I like thin and crispy bases and this was great! Also the prosciutto is yummy as an addition! Thanks for a good quick lunch!
Pizzeria in Downtown Austin , very small inside so consider to book your table before online at least a day before. What I didn’t like is the size of the table, we were 3 and it was very tiny table you can’t even keep glasses and plates on it if you have pizzas. Atmosphere is good, pleasant music . Pizzas were ok, nothing to compare to Italian, in Italy doesn’t exist pizza with nduja potatos and parsley!!! My Italian husband was in shock after finding parsley on pizza instead of basil. Chocolate budino for dessert was delicious as well as Italian beer Peroni. If you like try different pizza places, definitely give it a try.
The Backspace is a charming, intimate pizzeria nestled in Downtown Austin, offering handcrafted Neapolitan-style pizzas made with high-quality ingredients. Known for its thin, crispy crusts and creative toppings like fennel sausage and butternut squash, this spot provides a warm, inviting atmosphere with attentive service. Perfect for date nights, casual lunches, or special occasions, it's a local favorite that blends Italian tradition with a unique Austin vibe. Reservations are recommended due to its cozy size.
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