The food and service were amazing!!! They were quick the food was delicious and wait staff was awesome. We had the best experience.
Maria
Delicious as always! The Chicken Piccata was juicy and saucy, the Mafaldine with truffles and mushrooms was INCREDIBLE. Shrimps francese cooked perfectly. Cesar salad and tiramisu are the BEST IN TOWN! Great birthday dinner 10/10.
Sam
Great waiter and staff, the food was amazing. The hostess need an attitude adjustment, not welcoming at all.
Ally
The food was amazing. The service could have been more attentive as we went long periods of time without drinks or needing to order our next round of food.
Tracy
We had dinner with friends that we have not seen in years. Restaurant was so loud you could not hear your self think. Food was horrible and way too expensive
Brooke
We had such a great experience. We went for our anniversary, and they left a nice note on the table for us. The food and service were excellent, but it is extremely loud in the restaurant. The atmosphere is super moody and romantic, but you might need to yell for the person across from you to hear you. Overall, we will definitely be back (and next time probably sitting on the same side of the booth).
Daniel Sandoval
Stroke of luck to find this Austin gem on a random Friday afternoon. As soon as we walked into the restaurant, we felt like we were transported to a scene from Goodfellas. Mr. Blake and the guys behind the bar really took care of us and chatted us up and made us feel like we were the only ones in the place. The food was incredible from the hot burrata, the Caesar salad, and the chicken parm and eggplant parm. We will definitely make this restaurant a regular when we visit Austin.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Christopher Escalante
The vibe at Sammie’s Italian is absolutely fantastic! From the moment you walk in, it feels exactly how a classic Italian restaurant should—warm, lively, and full of character. The atmosphere is intimate and bustling, which adds to the charm and makes it feel like a hidden gem in the heart of Austin.
The food did not disappoint—the salad, in particular, was unbelievably good, packed with fresh ingredients and bold flavors. The service was outstanding as well. The staff went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and taken care of throughout our meal.
It is a smaller, more crowded space, but that’s honestly part of the appeal—it feels authentic and energetic. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience and would definitely recommend Sammie’s to anyone looking for a great Italian spot in Austin.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dennis McLaughlin
Great place to dine food was wonderful. The atmosphere was great.The food is over the top
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cindy Reyes
We have been here three times, coming from Dallas. Never disappoints.
Pros: The service is wonderful! The lasagna is delicious when hot and fresh. The drinks are very good. It's an intimate space, and it's great for a date or two friends getting together.
Cons: It's SO loud! We went on Friday for lunch, and the band was so loud that we couldn't hear each other or the service speak. The mozzarella sticks, while I've been told were the best in Austin, were not that great. While the lasagna was great in the restaurant, it was terrible as a reheated leftover at home. My friend said her food was fine, but she's had much better at other Italian restaurants in town.
Conclusion: While the food and drinks were good, I wouldn't visit again, and I would probably point friends to another Italian restaurant instead of trying Sammie's. If the music wasn't as loud, I might would rate higher and recommend for someone to try, but the noise level ruined the experience of the decent food and really great service.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Yuri Vantowski
I’ve been hesitant to try another Italian restaurant in Austin because I haven’t found any good ones to be honest. When I decided to give Sammmie’s a try I was skeptical, but open. Started out with the Meatballs which were delicious. Got the lumache, mafaldine, and Torta Di Nocciole for dessert. I had trouble ranking the order which I liked because they were all so good and blew my expectations. The torta was also so delicious and competed with my favorite bite of the night. The only hiccups I have are the amount to mushrooms to pasta ratio was a bit high on the mafaldine. The other issue was the atmosphere. The music is very loud and obnoxious. When you go to an Italian restaurant, typically you would expect to be serenaded with some old Italy sounds, but here it’s rap or other random music blasting. Being so loud, people have to talk over it increasing the general volume of the experience. I would recommend to management to change the music and lower it. Besides that, it was very delicious and it’s the only Italians spot I would go back to again. Do make a reservation and enjoy some fresh pasta.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
rick giambastini
Excellent meal and great atmosphere! The best chicken parm I’ve had since moving to Austin.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kathy Ells
We made reservations for 5pm on a Sunday. The Florentine steak was cooked perfectly! We ordered family style, so that everyone could share multiple dishes. Cool Italian vibe, loved all the old photos on the walls. The wait staff was excellent and very attentive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Javier Barron
Stopped here while walking downtown Austin. Don't think they aren't busy by the way the restaurant looks outside. If your going, be prepared to wait for a table (but you can seat yourself at the bar or at the counters behind the bar which is where we sat). With that being said it's definitely worth the wait. Great environment and great service. I shared a lasagna plate with my son, and it was enough for both of us. Tasted great and was very filling. As well, the bread was so moist and savoring. It's definitely unique and you'll be hard pressed to find bread served so fresh, moist, different, and the taste will have you asking for more.
The food and service were amazing!!! They were quick the food was delicious and wait staff was awesome. We had the best experience.
Delicious as always! The Chicken Piccata was juicy and saucy, the Mafaldine with truffles and mushrooms was INCREDIBLE. Shrimps francese cooked perfectly. Cesar salad and tiramisu are the BEST IN TOWN! Great birthday dinner 10/10.
Great waiter and staff, the food was amazing. The hostess need an attitude adjustment, not welcoming at all.
The food was amazing. The service could have been more attentive as we went long periods of time without drinks or needing to order our next round of food.
We had dinner with friends that we have not seen in years. Restaurant was so loud you could not hear your self think. Food was horrible and way too expensive
We had such a great experience. We went for our anniversary, and they left a nice note on the table for us. The food and service were excellent, but it is extremely loud in the restaurant. The atmosphere is super moody and romantic, but you might need to yell for the person across from you to hear you. Overall, we will definitely be back (and next time probably sitting on the same side of the booth).
Stroke of luck to find this Austin gem on a random Friday afternoon. As soon as we walked into the restaurant, we felt like we were transported to a scene from Goodfellas. Mr. Blake and the guys behind the bar really took care of us and chatted us up and made us feel like we were the only ones in the place.
The food was incredible from the hot burrata, the Caesar salad, and the chicken parm and eggplant parm. We will definitely make this restaurant a regular when we visit Austin.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The vibe at Sammie’s Italian is absolutely fantastic! From the moment you walk in, it feels exactly how a classic Italian restaurant should—warm, lively, and full of character. The atmosphere is intimate and bustling, which adds to the charm and makes it feel like a hidden gem in the heart of Austin.
The food did not disappoint—the salad, in particular, was unbelievably good, packed with fresh ingredients and bold flavors. The service was outstanding as well. The staff went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and taken care of throughout our meal.
It is a smaller, more crowded space, but that’s honestly part of the appeal—it feels authentic and energetic. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience and would definitely recommend Sammie’s to anyone looking for a great Italian spot in Austin.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great place to dine food was wonderful. The atmosphere was great.The food is over the top
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We have been here three times, coming from Dallas. Never disappoints.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Pros: The service is wonderful! The lasagna is delicious when hot and fresh. The drinks are very good. It's an intimate space, and it's great for a date or two friends getting together.
Cons: It's SO loud! We went on Friday for lunch, and the band was so loud that we couldn't hear each other or the service speak. The mozzarella sticks, while I've been told were the best in Austin, were not that great. While the lasagna was great in the restaurant, it was terrible as a reheated leftover at home. My friend said her food was fine, but she's had much better at other Italian restaurants in town.
Conclusion: While the food and drinks were good, I wouldn't visit again, and I would probably point friends to another Italian restaurant instead of trying Sammie's. If the music wasn't as loud, I might would rate higher and recommend for someone to try, but the noise level ruined the experience of the decent food and really great service.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
I’ve been hesitant to try another Italian restaurant in Austin because I haven’t found any good ones to be honest. When I decided to give Sammmie’s a try I was skeptical, but open. Started out with the Meatballs which were delicious. Got the lumache, mafaldine, and Torta Di Nocciole for dessert. I had trouble ranking the order which I liked because they were all so good and blew my expectations. The torta was also so delicious and competed with my favorite bite of the night. The only hiccups I have are the amount to mushrooms to pasta ratio was a bit high on the mafaldine. The other issue was the atmosphere. The music is very loud and obnoxious. When you go to an Italian restaurant, typically you would expect to be serenaded with some old Italy sounds, but here it’s rap or other random music blasting. Being so loud, people have to talk over it increasing the general volume of the experience. I would recommend to management to change the music and lower it. Besides that, it was very delicious and it’s the only Italians spot I would go back to again. Do make a reservation and enjoy some fresh pasta.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent meal and great atmosphere! The best chicken parm I’ve had since moving to Austin.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We made reservations for 5pm on a Sunday. The Florentine steak was cooked perfectly! We ordered family style, so that everyone could share multiple dishes. Cool Italian vibe, loved all the old photos on the walls. The wait staff was excellent and very attentive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stopped here while walking downtown Austin. Don't think they aren't busy by the way the restaurant looks outside. If your going, be prepared to wait for a table (but you can seat yourself at the bar or at the counters behind the bar which is where we sat). With that being said it's definitely worth the wait. Great environment and great service. I shared a lasagna plate with my son, and it was enough for both of us. Tasted great and was very filling. As well, the bread was so moist and savoring. It's definitely unique and you'll be hard pressed to find bread served so fresh, moist, different, and the taste will have you asking for more.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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