The Backspace

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About The Backspace

The Backspace is a beloved spot in Crestview, known for its range of Italian dishes, creative cocktails, and welcoming atmosphere. The menu features consistent and delicious options, including standout dishes like bruschetta, meatballs, and burrata. Recent reviews highlight the delicious pepperoni, fennel and sausage pizza, along with the spaghetti and meatballs, which even impressed a picky eater. The restaurant also offers perfectly seasoned veggies, gluten-free shrimp pesto, and gluten-free pizza, making it accommodating for dietary restrictions.

This popular choice for date night and family gatherings has a moody front area and a more playful back section. Reviewers appreciate the great service and joyful staff, noting that the waitstaff is helpful, knowledgeable, and adds to a wonderful dining experience. The food quality has been praised, with mentions of tender chicken parmesan and fresh noodles, making it a welcome find for those missing authentic Italian flavors.

With a great happy hour and highly recommended lemonade and desserts, The Backspace stands out as a gem in the neighborhood. Additionally, the restaurant is wheelchair accessible, with a spacious handicap bathroom. Overall, it is a must-visit spot for anyone looking to enjoy good Italian food in a friendly environment.

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The Backspace Reviews

4.4
145 ratings
Restaurantji Rating
5
78%
4
10%
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2
7%
Food
4.6
Atmosphere
4.5
Service
4.6

My 7 year old loved it! We had the pepperoni , fennel and sausage pizza and the spaghetti and meatballs. He said it was the best food he’d ever had…and he is a picky eater!

Perfectly seasoned veggies and delicious gluten-free shrimp pesto, and gf pizza. Service is often great. Great happy hour too.

Dietary restrictions: Gf pasta and pizza crust

I'm from NY, Austin is a desert for good Italian food...I'm happy to say I located an oasis. The food here is very good, it tasted like Italian from NY. The marinara is excellent. I had chicken parmesan, the chicken was tender, the noodles were fresh. Yum... I plan to return to try their pizza in a few days. oh, and the best thing is that it's near my home.

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