Sapori Italian Roots

Review №1

Rating: 5

Worth a visit! The bread to start was so good. Had the fried burrata and rigatoni a la vodka and couldnt even finish it because I got so full. Took the leftovers home. The staff was so welcoming. I wish I lived in Austin so I could come here allllll the time

Date: 11 hours ago

Review №2

Rating: 5

We went here for first time and jae was our server. They were absolutely the best server and attended to everything despite being the cashier as well for lunch. Bread was homeade and i got the chicken parm sandwich for lunch, chicken was very juicy, would recommend

Date: a day ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

Our team visited Sapori Italian Roots recently while in downtown Austin. It was an excellent experience, with a friendly and helpful staff, a nicely appointed dining area with plenty of room for even our large party, and delicious food that was both tasty and generous in portion sizes. When you enter the restaurant you choose your selections and pay at the register, and then find your seating location. In our case, they identified that we were in a larger group and set up an area for us. Once seated, a very delicious bread was brought out as a pre-meal introduction, which we dipped in the oil and herbs they had for that purpose. The meals themselves were freshly prepared and simply amazing. I had the sausage and peppers and was blown away by how great it was. Everyone at the table made similar comments for their meals. This is definitely a must visit spot if you are in downtown Austin.

Date: a day ago

Review №4

Rating: 5

This place is under the radar. Food is fantastic and the service was attentive. Its not an intimate setting if thats what youre looking for. But the bang for the buck is all about the food.

Date: a day ago

Review №5

Rating: 2

Terrible food but good service. We went tonight and it was empty. Should have left then. But saw the reviews so thought we d try it. Definitely shouldn t have. The fettuccini Alfredo was disgusting. Thick, peppery, and awful. I ve never had worse. The bread was hard. I was not impressed. But the server was great and nice and checked on us often.

Date: 5 days ago

Review №6

Rating: 5

Date: 5 days ago

Review №7

Rating: 5

Amazing food, amazing atmosphere, true locals spot to grab dinner. What sets this place apart is the ownership, manager, and staff. You can tell the manager is helping create an amazing space for guests while giving her staff the support to thrive. It s sad google only lets you give 5 starts because this place deserves 1000.

Date: 5 days ago

Review №8

Rating: 2

Service was good and atmosphere was decent. But food was so bad we couldn t eat it. Sad! Sad day. $50 down the drain. Even the sprite that we ordered had a brownish tint and tasted like rust. We ordered Caesar salad, chicken Parmesan and rigatoni vodka pasta.

Date: a week ago

Review №9

Rating: 5

Sapori Italian Restaurant (downtown Austin) was one of the best meals we ve eaten in a long time! The Rigatoni ala Vodka with sausage was amazing. The bread, olive oil dipping seasoned oil, Caesar salad, and service were all fantastic. Can t wait to return!

Date: a week ago

Review №10

Rating: 5

Date: a week ago

Review №11

Rating: 5

Very professional and the food is great. Humble experience

Date: a week ago

Review №12

Rating: 5

Unbelievable, undeniable Immaculate, impressive Do not wait to visit. Food : 5/5

Date: a week ago

Review №13

Rating: 5

First time coming here and could not be happier with the experience, the food and the service. All top notch. Between attentive service and delicious food it s a 10/10 would recommend for me. Make sure to say hello to teejay because she s just the sweetest!

Date: a week ago

Review №14

Rating: 5

I ve loved this place since they were a food truck on south first down the street from my old apartment. Now they have their own brick and mortar and it s an amazing place. Need to come back soon

Date: a week ago

Review №15

Rating: 5

Date: a week ago

Review №16

Rating: 5

Date: a week ago

Review №17

Rating: 5

Date: a week ago

Review №18

Rating: 5

Date: a week ago

Review №19

Rating: 5

soooo good!! service was amazing!

Date: a week ago

Review №20

Rating: 5

Atmosphere was so sick, food was delicious, service was top tier, the manager and owner went out of their way to ask how I enjoyed the food. 10/10

Date: a week ago

Review №21

Rating: 5

Date: a week ago

Review №22

Rating: 5

Amazing experience 10/10 recommend !

Date: a week ago

Review №23

Rating: 5

As a Native Austinite, I am truly proud to say Sapori s Pasta has blessed us with its legendary food. Finding out that it s a family owned business only made me love it more!!! Best Pasta in Austin easily. Can t wait to be back

Date: a week ago

Review №24

Rating: 1

Date: a week ago

Review №25

Rating: 1

Date: a week ago

Review №26

Rating: 3

Unusual Italian A small Italian restaurant downtown Austin. Friendly staff good food, but doesnt match Italian experience in my mind. Given the high cost per sqft downtown, its hard to offer good at good value. Ill say the prices arent outlandish, the serving size is generous, but the food wasnt to my expectations. The bread was not warm and very spicy and a bit doughy. The calamari was ok, was expecting it to be more fresh. The main dish, a vodka pasta was good but it tasted more like a sausage gumbo rather than an Italian dish. It was mostly meat and sauce. The sauce was very peppery and one dimensional. The sausage was nice but again very spicy. Maybe it will be to others liking but not what I was expecting. The space was small, felt cramped, and the seating uncomfortable. At what price point can I expect better than a tin can to sit on? They played contemporary music, no Italian feel there, and the place produced a lot of echo. It was pretty loud, so not a place for a romantic meal. At best it felt like a by the slice pizza joint. I only call this out as the meals are near the $20.00 a plate range. Maybe Im asking too much.

Date: a week ago

Review №27

Rating: 5

This place is amazing! I genuinely feel like I couldve ordered anything off the menu and been very happy with it. I thought the penne primavera was fantastic, my husband enjoyed the spinach ravioli with shrimp, and we both loved the frozen drinks and canoli.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №28

Rating: 5

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №29

Rating: 5

Amazing!

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №30

Rating: 5

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №31

Rating: 5

The chicken parmigiania was top-notch.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №32

Rating: 5

Hidden gem that won t be hidden for long. Atmosphere was intimate and nice. Very clean with a fully open concept kitchen. Service was fast, helpful and knowledge. Everything was scratch made and fresh. The food came out so fresh and hot I burnt my mouth on it. It clearly came straight from the pan into my plate and immediately to my table. I got the vodka pasta with house made sausage. It was phenomenal. My girlfriend needed her chicken parm made special without sauce, they accommodated without flinching. She said it was the best chicken parm she s ever had. The staff also served the pasta without sauce without us asking. Finally, I couldn t believe how inexpensive it was. $20/entree. They could easily charge double that given the quality and location. Best Italian food I ve had in the south by far.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №33

Rating: 5

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №34

Rating: 5

Very charming little Italian spot. Staff is very friendly and accomadating. The pasta is made fresh. It was very delicious. We had the shrimp alfredo and penne Alla vodka and burrata caprese.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №35

Rating: 3

Was very excited to try this place as I love authentic Italian food and fresh pasta. The food may have been good for a food truck but it was very disappointing for a brick and mortar. I found things to be over seasoned with herbs so that the freshness of the ingredients was not apparent. The texture of the pasta was gummy, the vodka sauce was oily and broken, and the sausage seemed very processed and did not taste good at all. The tiramisu was excellent and the service was very attentive.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №36

Rating: 5

My friend and I had the best experience here! We were celebrating my friend s birthday and came here for dinner before a show at the Paramount Theatre a block away and the pasta, salad and wine were all good + all the staff was so kind and attentive and observant. After the show we decided to return for dessert (the tiramisu). All of the staff recognized us and were so sweet again. We were treated so well and we will be back! This place is in a very convenient location near Congress Street, but feels very cozy. Everyone from the waitstaff to the Manager gave the best customer service and the food was fresh and delicious. Thanks, Sapori staff

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №37

Rating: 5

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №38

Rating: 5

Phenomenal service and food. Will be back. Fresh and filling.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №39

Rating: 3

The food was overall disappointing. I ordered a side of meatballs and unfortunately they were overloaded to the brim with sauce and the meatballs themselves left a unpleasant aftertaste. the Caesar salad was good and i enjoyed it. The chicken Parmesan was also splendid just once again a bit heavy on the sauce. overall, i was just disappointed because it tasted almost as if they were still making it in a food truck. The service alright.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №40

Rating: 5

Excellent lunch spot for good Italian food.

Date: a month ago

Review №41

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №42

Rating: 5

Wow...absolutely fantastic. This place deserves success. We ordered the burrata caprese which had such unique flavor!!! The house seasoned olive oil was delicious and we shared the chicken fettuccine which flavor just burst in your mouth. Would definitely return.

Date: a month ago

Review №43

Rating: 5

Absolutely amazing service! All of the staff was extremely attentive and the food was delicious and fresh! Would personally recommend the misto salad + shrimp and the chicken parmesan + fettuccine alfredo.

Date: a month ago

Review №44

Rating: 5

Best pasta i ve had.

Date: a month ago

Review №45

Rating: 5

My only advice is to set a reservation. This place is so worth it!!

Date: a month ago

Review №46

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №47

Rating: 5

Phenomena service and the food is delicious . The atmosphere is vital, and SAPARO delivers that and more. Food

Date: a month ago

Review №48

Rating: 5

Amazing, if I could only you one word to describe this place, it would be that. All the food was absolutely out of this world and the service and atmosphere made me feel like I was in my own home. If you want italian this is the place to go.

Date: a month ago

Review №49

Rating: 5

This place is absolutely delicious, theyre certainly going to be an Austin staple! Better come here while their prices are still cheaper than the other Italian restaurants

Date: a month ago

Review №50

Rating: 5

There was a large group that was very noisy, however the food was very good!

Date: a month ago

Review №51

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №52

Rating: 5

To die for. Probably the best Italian Ive gotten in Austin thus far. Awesome service and I loved every second of being there. They deserve all of the high praise! Alfredo was super creamy and so so delectable. I wouldnt hesitate to come back.

Date: a month ago

Review №53

Rating: 4

I went there yesterday to celebrate my birthday and was fortunate because it was the one year anniversary of the opening of their brick and mortar which I celebrated with my friend on a couple of levels. First off I had to try it because I hadn t and I don t know why I hadn t especially since I m always looking for good Italian food in Austin, which is, incredibly difficult to find. Secondly when I read that the owners father who was born in Italy, but grew up in the Bronx on Arthur Avenue I said OK and Stan we have to go since my mother grew up near Arthur Avenue as well. I wasn t disappointed in the slightest And I m going to be bold enough to say that this is probably the best Italian restaurant in the city because it s authentic and yes it s Sicilian well Calabrian but with a Sicilian flair. The meatballs are by far delicious. The sauce is so sweet. I asked if it contains sugar as many people put sugar in there tomato sauce, and it did not. But it was delicious a little too much balsamic vinegar for my taste, but otherwise delicious with red chili peppers and cherry tomatoes And arugula. For the main, I had the ravioli which came in for huge pieces of ravioli spinach with cheese filling I could only eat one and a half of them. I ordered shrimp on the side. I would ve preferred jumbo shrimp from main or the East Coast, but these were smaller shrimp you could tell they were from the golf, because by the time you cook them, they turn into little bits of nothing still delicious. The sauce was a marinara cream sauce, and I tasted what my friend had which was the pesto pasta also fantastic. We tried out there Bellini, which was too sweet for my taste. I could tell it was not made with fresh peach but rather a mixture OK the Prosecco was great and we had to rush to a show so we really didn t have time to spend. I love the clean modern atmosphere, it s more like a café and I guess the only downside to all of this is the parking of which there is not a lot. We got there at 5:30 which is a perfect time.

Date: a month ago

Review №54

Rating: 5

Service was AMAZING. Food was DELICIOUS. If you re looking for a sign to try Sapori, this is it!!

Date: a month ago

Review №55

Rating: 5

The whole staff was so friendly, amazing team work and Atsez our waiter was perfect. The food was sooo fresh tasting, definitely will come back 10/10 experience

Date: a month ago

Review №56

Rating: 5

Food was amazing. I didnt think I would finish my plate. I was wrong! My fiancee said she isnt eating Chicken Alfredo from anywhere else! Portions were nice and way filling.

Date: a month ago

Review №57

Rating: 5

Dropped in on a whim before going to see a movie at the Paramount. The staff was very kind and courteous, good people vibes. I ordered the chicken Alfredo and my fiancée had the spaghetti & meatballs. We were super satisfied- perfect portions & price point. The pasta was excellent. I don t think I ll order chicken Alfredo from anywhere else going forward! We also found out that if you re going to see a movie at the Paramount, you get 10% of your meal. All around great experience & can t wait to go back!

Date: a month ago

Review №58

Rating: 5

good Italian place definitely recommend, my Italian friend Luca benedict really liked it.

Date: a month ago

Review №59

Rating: 5

The service and food here was fantastic. I came here with some of my girlfriends the other day, we were visiting from Dallas! We felt so welcomed and the prices were very reasonable and affordable. Such a great spot if you prefer eating freshly-made authentic pasta. The staff was so friendly. My order was $22.54 after ordering a fettuccine Alfredo with vegetables and a Mexicane Cola to drink.

Date: a month ago

Review №60

Rating: 5

The ravioli with Alfredo and shrimp is incredible. Also the Calamari is perfect. Awesome ristorante!

Date: a month ago

Review №61

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №62

Rating: 5

My fettuccini Alfredo I ordered from here changed my life. I was so sad to not have finished every last noodle. My life was altered after the first bite. I was in such a different state of mind, I left my entire brand new bottle of lactase pills there. I highly recommend coming here! The food, service, and portions were perfect.

Date: a month ago

Review №63

Rating: 5

What could be first viewed as a hole in the wall is an absolute gem. The atmosphere here is perfect. Im not an onion guy so I had the Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo. Delicious !! Alfredo was not heavy, pasta was fresh and homemade, and chicken was cooked perfectly. I live in NC so unfortunately I cannot come here regularly.

Date: a month ago

Review №64

Rating: 5

Everything great this is a 10/10 restaurant I love it Gino was amazing!

Date: a month ago

Review №65

Rating: 5

Great Italian, in house pastas, good portions, good prices good service, didn t have to wait seated immediately at 7pm. Can t say much more it s win.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №66

Rating: 4

Date: 2 months ago

Review №67

Rating: 5

This place is amazing, the food is super tasty and well cooked and fresh. We came 2 nights in a row. Atsezz was such an amazing server and made our experience even better.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №68

Rating: 5

This place is AMAZING! We stumbled upon it and ended up coming back the next night! Highly recommend to anyone looking for great flavors with the best staff.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №69

Rating: 5

The food and service are phenomenal. The staff is very friendly and the food was some of the best tasting food anywhere.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №70

Rating: 5

Delicious and amazing service for such a reasonable price! Not common in the city

Date: 2 months ago

Review №71

Rating: 5

I loved it! It was some of the best Italian food I ve ever had!!!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №72

Rating: 5

The food was delicious very good service and the best dessert ever.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №73

Rating: 5

Ya lllll!!! Please get the fettuccini Alfredo with shrimp and the grilled chicken Caesar salad and thank me later! 80/10 would recommend The customer service is phenomenal as well! They are super attentive and friendly. Overall 10/10 experience!!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №74

Rating: 5

Every time I ve been to both the former food truck, and the now brick and mortar location, everything has been fantastic. Having finally dined in, I have to write a glowing review. If you want delicious, affordable Italian with great service in the downtown Austin area, look no further than Sapori. Hands down. Need to mention that when I requested they make my Sausage and Peppers spicy, they did it PERFECTLY. Staff was very professional and attentive, plus one waiter is even very cute. Keep it up, Sapori.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №75

Rating: 1

They give you the menu and serve what you order but the food is not good, let alone order Spaghetti!! It has a lot of seasoning and it gave me diarrhea, and I repeated it a lot.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №76

Rating: 5

The greatest service and I order Chicken Parmesan and my server, Atsez made my date and I feel welcome and walked us through the menu and we finished our meal with a delicious dessert

Date: 2 months ago

Review №77

Rating: 5

Atsez thank you for the best customer service today!!! You welcomed us with warm smiles and went out of your way to make sure we felt pleased with the ambiance. The Italian food was the best we ve tasted in Austin, very authentic! Definitely coming back! Parking: Came on a Saturday (free parking) beautiful walk towards restaurant

Date: 2 months ago

Review №78

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №79

Rating: 5

Awesome food. Kindle was our waitress. So sweet!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №80

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №81

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №82

Rating: 5

Hand made pasta and 4th gen recipes makes this a must!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №83

Rating: 5

Great place to grab a bite. They have kid portion pastas as well. Their Vodka sauce is amazing. Kid-friendliness: Offer kid size for pastas

Date: 2 months ago

Review №84

Rating: 4

Pasta could use a little salt but otherwise it was perfect!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №85

Rating: 5

My wife and I *loved* our dishes (spinach ravioli and penne al vodka)! Truly delicious food. You can taste the authenticity and passion. Service was great, too, and the environment was comfortable and casual classy. I can t say a bad thing about Sapori. They re awesome. You won t be disappointed! Vegetarian options: There was an abundance of vegetarian options. My wife was very happy about that.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №86

Rating: 5

Literally the best Italian place I ve ever been too. The waiter was amazing and soo helping. The hostess was so sweet and welcoming. The food is amazing!!! Came out so quick and it was nice and hot. This place is a MUST VISIT!!!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №87

Rating: 5

Best pasta ever!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №88

Rating: 5

Great food, great service these are the places that make me want to visit Austin a lot more!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №89

Rating: 5

Fine dining service, casual atmosphere, and delicious food with great portions. Prices are really good.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №90

Rating: 5

Amazing Italian food and great people committed to excellent service. Just a small place with a big. Wishing them much success. So glad we chose to eat here

Date: 2 months ago

Review №91

Rating: 5

This place was so cute and the food was very good for the price. Pricing was pretty good, for a sit down spot it felt like a restaurant in the sense of the service I received along with the quality and taste of the food! Would highly recommend to any! But really this was the best customer service I had on my trip! Staff was amazing.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №92

Rating: 5

This place was great! The food was top notch. Calamari was good for an appetizer. Caesar salad tasted great and out of the four main dishes we ordered they were all good. Service and atmosphere were good as well. We will definitely visit again.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №93

Rating: 5

Amazing food ! Delicious! Its our regular for Italian

Date: 2 months ago

Review №94

Rating: 5

It s a great choice for Italian food. Pasta dishes comes with plenty of food. Be prepared.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №95

Rating: 5

Delicious food and super friendly staff! The authentic flavors and welcoming atmosphere at Sapori Italian Roots made for an unforgettable dining experience. Highly recommend!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №96

Rating: 3

Date: 2 months ago

Review №97

Rating: 5

We were in town for a convention and happened to find this amazing place via Google search. We learned that this restaurant was once a food truck. I come from the Boston area and not only is this place miles above a food truck Standard. This restaurant exceeds many I ve been to in the north end of Boston from authentic pasta to spectacular service. Every minute of my meal exceeded my expectations. I would highly recommend.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №98

Rating: 5

Incredible place, great food, service, and large portions!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №99

Rating: 5

Fantastic food and service, great price!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №100

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №101

Rating: 5

Amazing food and service. Prices are insanely reasonable, especially for downtown. Breadsticks and seasoned oil are a delicious start. They are literally making pasta while you eat! Misto Salad $9 add Shrimp $4 HUGE bowl! Chicken Parm $16.50 YUM Highly recommend and we will 100% be back!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №102

Rating: 5

Outstanding service! The food is of exceptionally high quality and tastes fantastic. The prices are perfectly reasonable.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №103

Rating: 5

I loved everything about this place. Best plate of pasta I ve ever had in Texas AND ITS AFFORDABLE. Perfect spot for a casual date/meet up. Peach Bellini was yumm

Date: 3 months ago

Review №104

Rating: 5

Great quality pasta and prices. Bread tastes like it has been made in italy!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №105

Rating: 5

Being a vegetarian who doesn t eat eggs as well, you should definitely try their spinach ravioli which is house-made and it s taste yum. Definitely worth trying! Vegetarian options: All the pasta are made from scratch and does not contain eggs! You can choose your own with your sauce

Date: 3 months ago

Review №106

Rating: 5

Great food taste authentic would definitely recommend it

Date: 3 months ago

Review №107

Rating: 3

I had high hopes and maybe that was the problem. The bread is good but the sauce for it lacks taste. We ordered the Sausage and peppers, Alfredo and the Lasagna, made with ricotta filling. None of them were anything like what you would eat in italy. As a shareable we got the fried burrata and didnt taste more than ok unfortunately. Service is amazing, everyone is happy. Im only leaving the 3 stars to not diminish the place. Please make it more tasteful. Parking: Parking spots in front. No payment required after 6.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №108

Rating: 4

First, the service was excellent. They were very friendly and quick with a refill. However, we didnt expect it to be so small, and for people with anxiety, we toughed it out because of the reviews. We were underwhelmed with the food. Everything was just okay.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №109

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №110

Rating: 5

the food was quick to arrive and so good, the service was great too!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №111

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №112

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №113

Rating: 5

Had it delivery and it s the best lasagna I have had! Mouthwatering!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №114

Rating: 3

We went to Sapori after an event at the Paramount Theater because we saw them on a list of places offering discounts to people with tickets to the Paramount. The food was pretty decent and in good sized portions. We tried the chicken parm and penne alle vodka - the penne was just a bit better. Our waitress, Lexi, had a noticable attitude when answering a couple questions. I gave her the benefit of the doubt, and still tipped her 20%. Then my boyfriend came back from the restroom and told me he overheard our waitress complaining about having to apply the theater discount to the bill. Something to the effect of trying to get 10% off on a $30 bill. Thats not only rude, but insensitive to a strangers financial situation. Plus, the tip was calculated on the pre-discount total, so it literally cost her nothing to apply our discount. At least wait until the customers are out of the restaurant before complaining about them. Vegetarian options: Alfredo was vegetarian unless you added meat

Date: 3 months ago

Review №115

Rating: 5

Highly highly recommend. Food is priced fairly and comes in massive portions. The sauces are all homemade so even classics youve had before will surprise you with how flavorful they are. Waitstaff is very attentive and helpful.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №116

Rating: 5

The bolognese gnocchetti was delicious and the service was excellent.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №117

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №118

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №119

Rating: 5

Absolutely incredible. What an experience from a little hole in the wall restaurant. Not one complaint.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №120

Rating: 5

Came at 3:30 on a Wednesday. Great service, great food.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №121

Rating: 5

Fun place with good food and friendly service. We really loved Tiramisu and Burrata. Great prices and good vibes.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №122

Rating: 5

Both of our plates were so so so good! We also got a Caesar salad and it was literally perfect! And the prices!? Very reasonable! Oh and our waitress was funny and sweet. One of our favorite spots now!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №123

Rating: 5

5 stars all around. Absolutely delicious meal! It was such a cute spot. I m sad I don t live here, I would definitely return. Price point was perfect. Definitely recommend for pasta lovers!! My friend got the sausage and peppers, has a spice to it but also delicious. They do ask if you made a reservation, we had not but were able to be seated right away luckily. Come try this place!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №124

Rating: 5

Okay, so Im guilty of being one of those people who only usually writes reviews if I *dont* like something. In an effort to turn over a new leaf, and also because this was just that good, I wanted to share my experience at Sapori. I was in the mood for Italian and am only in Austin for a couple nights for a work retreat. Having looked at the menu and the prices, honestly, I was not expecting much. I walked in and was seated immediately by a very sweet host and served some amazing focaccia right away. I ordered chicken parm with a side of fettucini alfredo. Im not a fan of chunky marinara, but honestly, this was the most flavorful sauce Ive ever had. Everything was cooked to perfection, the servers were kind and attentive, and I cannot recommend this place highly enough.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №125

Rating: 5

We ordered the chicken alfredo, chicken parmesan and penned vodka. All 3 were tasty. Pasta cooked well. Service great.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №126

Rating: 5

Great food, great service.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №127

Rating: 4

Really like this cozy spot. Perfect for date night. Flavorful food and a friendly staff. Enjoyed everything, we will be back again soon!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №128

Rating: 5

This place honestly deserves more than 5 stars. Every ingredient is made fresh and you can taste it. And not only is the food fresh, but super tasteful. The perfect amount of flavor. And our server, Birch, was the absolute best. Great vibe, and great at recommending food options for us. We have our Italian food spot in Austin

Date: 4 months ago

Review №129

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №130

Rating: 5

Always amazing food, always amazing service!!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №131

Rating: 5

What a great dinner before catching a show at the Paramount! Delicious pasta at reasonable prices. I had the chicken fettuccine Alfredo and not only was the portion generous, more importantly, the volume of chicken was generous! The wait staff was sensitive to our time constraints and friendly as can be. Ill be back as soon as I can. (Wasnt so thrilled with the glass of red wine on tap but wine can be hit-or-miss with me. No judgement on the restaurant.)

Date: 4 months ago

Review №132

Rating: 5

Delicious food, hidden!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №133

Rating: 5

Great food, vibe, and service. Will be making this a regular place!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №134

Rating: 5

Wonderful place with great staff, food and drinks.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №135

Rating: 5

Seriously the best fettuccine Alfredo I ve ever had. There was nothing on the table that we didn t love. The servers are attentive but not intrusive or overbearing, the food was all hot and delicious. It was a great dining room and a nice place to spend time being so close to congress. They also validate parking in the garage around the corner. It s so hard to find a place making fresh noodles and sauces in house, and even harder to find someone making them right, Sapori sets a high standard.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №136

Rating: 5

Best restaurant near to the Capitol!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №137

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №138

Rating: 5

AMAZING AMAZING!!!! This food is easily the best Italian Ive had. I got the chicken Parmesan and calamari and the presentation was beautiful. You can tell the pasta is all hand made!!! The calamari tastes fresh!!! The service is amazing, everyone is so kind and I love that this is a family owned and operated place. 10/10 recommend!!!!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №139

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №140

Rating: 4

Small spartan modern bistro. Loud! Service far above what the low bar common denominator of most restaurants. Would definitely return. But would not order sausage and peppers.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №141

Rating: 5

Food was absolutely delicious. Off the beaten path. Great find!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №142

Rating: 5

We were 7 visiting Austin looking for good Italian. Called a highly touted place downtown and they didnt have space for us. Blessing in disguise! Saporis is tucked away on the ground floor of a building downtown. Looks like a little retail shopping store, but dont let the looks fool ya. They have a young., well trained, accommodating staff. Our server, Lexi, was delightful and said yes to all of our special requests with a big smile! I was certain they couldnt deliver. I was wrong. The food was sensational. We all started mentioning it when the appetizers arrived. The sauce in the meatballs and seafood mushrooms was exceptional. Our group leaned into the spicy and so many of the orders included their Arrabiata sauce. The Arrabiata sauce was delicious. AFter thinking about it for a couple of days, maybe the best sauce I ever experienced on pasta (no pressure). Hats off to the owner and cooks!! My thoughts were quickly supported by the others in the group. What a joy to find this hidden treasure. They could have charged me three times what we paid and I would have been happy. With food this great, these folks will eventually graduate to finer location and their prices will rise, no doubt. Run to Saporis and enjoy great food! Ask for Lexi....shes golden!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №143

Rating: 5

Amazing food and even better customer service. We used to go eat at the food truck and were bummed when it was gone. Turns out they upgraded to a brick and mortar - as deserved. Some of the best Italian food in Austin and for great prices. Everyone on the staff, including the owner, was incredibly kind and our server checked in on us multiple times during the meal. Get the cheese raviolis!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №144

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №145

Rating: 5

The chicken Alfredo is the best Alfredo Ive ever had in my entire life. Each dish is made fresh to order! This is by far the best restaurant I ve eaten at in Austin! It s a little hidden but absolutely worth the visit! I would give it more stars if I could!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №146

Rating: 5

We went in for dinner and it was amazing. I had the Alfredo with chicken and my wife had the penne a la vodka. The Alfredo was the best I ve ever had. Portion size was great and price was very reasonable. The owner even stopped by to check on us. We will definitely be coming back regularly!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №147

Rating: 5

We ate there this afternoon and had a very pleasant experience. Lasagna and Penne Alla Vodka entrees were great with ample portions. Housemade olive oil and bread were very tasty. Service by Lexi was wonderful!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №148

Rating: 5

I ve enjoyed their delicious food since they started at a food truck, I m happy for them in their brick and mortar, and I ve been here a few times now. Not only is their food good, it s one of the places that always seems so fresh. Hot and fresh just like I love it!!! You must try them out!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №149

Rating: 5

How can I work here??

Date: 5 months ago

Review №150

Rating: 5

We came here after finding this place while walking. The food is amazing. Some of the best Italian Ive had probably ever. Our waitress was super sweet and helpful. We got the Mexicane coke for our drinks and it tasted so good. Then we shared a chicken Alfredo. The noodles were perfect. The chicken was juicy. The sauce was so creamy. Id give 10 stars if I could. Next time Im in Austin we are coming back.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №151

Rating: 5

The food was amazing and the service was even better ! This was a great anniversary date !

Date: 5 months ago

Review №152

Rating: 5

Everything was on point

Date: 5 months ago

Review №153

Rating: 5

Lovely fresh pasta, good wines and good vibes. Hidden gem

Date: 5 months ago

Review №154

Rating: 5

Our experience at Sapori was really good. Our waiter, Birch, was attentive and knew the menu exceptionally well despite working there only two weeks. The food was incredible, especially the pasta and sauce, which is made in house every day. Sapori s is located doentown and is a short walk from the state capital. Finding reasonably priced, FRESH authentic Italian food in Austin is challenging. I highly recommend

Date: 5 months ago

Review №155

Rating: 5

We went in for food and to see shelter from a massive rain storm. Great service, cozy atmosphere, AMAZING food. Thank you guys so much!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №156

Rating: 5

Amazing place! Visiting for a couple nights and really enjoyed this place. Customer Service was THROUGH the roof!! 10/10 I sent back the Penne Primavera only because I wasn t really wanting so much vegetables but the way the had immediate vegetarian suggestions for me was spot on. Our waitress Illiana and her manager Gino came at separate times after bringing the new plate and made sure it was to my satisfaction. It was a great experience and i loved the Mushroom Rosodo!! If you ve had a long day or just wanna go get affordable great food where the staff cares, check this place out!! Thanks again Gino & Illiana!!!!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №157

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №158

Rating: 5

Home cook itailian... Excellent food, fair prices. Had a variety of things and all was above average dishes. Will be back!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №159

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №160

Rating: 5

Highly recommended, what I love 1st is that this place uses Italian flour for their pasta dishes. 2nd amazing service 3rd its just too cute inside So, go eat, drink and be happy.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №161

Rating: 5

My Favorite Italian place around downtown! The atmosphere is amazing, my lovely staff members are amazing, and most importantly food is amazing haha. Strongly recommend!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №162

Rating: 5

First time experiencing Sapori. This is a very nice quaint little place. It is easy to get to and the food and service are excellent. We tried the Penne Alla Vodka and the Tiramisu for dessert. The food is prepared fresh from scratch and is super delicious.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №163

Rating: 5

Impeccable service and food, posting calamari because there wasn t a review yet. 10/10

Date: 6 months ago

Review №164

Rating: 5

Maybe best Italian in Austin. Had the fried burrata, which I ve never had. Was not as good as other fried cheese things like ravioli or risotto they have, but worth the try. Penne vodka was amazing with generous toppings. Cannolis were like cookie dough and great. Frose was a little sweet

Date: 6 months ago

Review №165

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №166

Rating: 5

Gosh, this place is so frickin good I came two days in a row. I got the Caprese, the Gnochetti with bolognese and tiramisu my first visit and everything was better than I expected. I got the Caprese, chicken parm & tiramisu the next day and it was consistent and delicious. Service is next level. If you re looking for comfort food that feels like a warm hug, this place is it.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №167

Rating: 5

The service was AMAZING. They took such great care of us.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №168

Rating: 5

Chonk big fan. Pasta is best pasta. Much fresh. Chonk like pesto flavor and it match Chonk. Chonk want more.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №169

Rating: 5

Ive been wanting to try this place since they were a food truck. We live in San antonio, and I dread that I35 traffic, so I was patient. The wife and I were in the area, and I pounced on the opportunity. We started with some special drinks, frozé. We were also served some bread and some sort of olive oil. Both were very good. I wanted more but had to save some room for the food! They were so good! Then we split an order of the mushroom risotto. Perfectly cooked, so creamy, and chock full of mushrooms! For the main course, I ordered the gnochetti with bolognese, and wifey got the penne vodka. Both dishes were very delicious, especially the sausage that comes with the penne. Our server was very attentive and informative on the menu. They do not have their own parking lot, so be prepared to look for a spot or park in a garage. We will definitely be coming back when in the area.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №170

Rating: 5

We had lasagna & penne, both were delicious. Their bread is also yummy. Service was sweet, attentive & with a genuine smile. Food

Date: 6 months ago

Review №171

Rating: 4

Good food for the price.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №172

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №173

Rating: 5

Fantastic Italian food! Even has frozen bellinis.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №174

Rating: 4

Good selection, great prices, friendly service, clean and comfortable

Date: 6 months ago

Review №175

Rating: 5

Awesome place!! The penne alla vodka is one of THE BEST Italian dishes I have ever had. Great service, fun atmosphere. Will be back again.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №176

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №177

Rating: 5

What a find!!! Amazing food! So much more than we were expecting in this off the beaten path Jewel.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №178

Rating: 4

Very attentive staff. The food was not my favorite but still delicious. The calamari in particular was not as crunchy as expected. The location is easy to miss.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №179

Rating: 5

I was in from out of town and Googled best restaurants near me and came up with this one, I am so glad I did! Our server Ileana was really great, the service was quick and the food was sooooooo great! The absolute greatest fettuccine alfredo I have ever tasted, chicken parm was on point and the calamari too! Wow, I am pumped I ate here! It was a very busy place, so it looks like the locals know about it too. Thanks so much!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №180

Rating: 5

Tony was amazing! We were in Austin for the UIL State Swim Meet - along with many other teams. Tony was a pleasure to work with, he accommodated our large 16 person take out order - like a pro. The food was excellent and the swimmers were super happy. His staff worked with me during pick and were a huge help. Thank you Tony and Team - Clark High School Swim Team.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №181

Rating: 5

My mom + I were in Austin for a weekend trip and found this place through Apple Maps + we are so delighted we did! The food was impeccable! The flavor of everything we had was top notch! They take service to another standard at this place! Once you eat here you will want to come back! Whenever we are back in Austin we will be coming back here for sure!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №182

Rating: 5

The food and service was excellent. The house bread was so good. Loved the suga rosa sauce. The tiramisu was yummy

Date: 7 months ago

Review №183

Rating: 5

Best Italian food I ve ever had in Austin!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №184

Rating: 5

Great food. We had a large group and it was enjoyed by all!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №185

Rating: 5

Great food, great service! We ll be back!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №186

Rating: 5

I called the restaurant in the afternoon to get a little bit more info. I did not realize that I was talking with the owner. You could tell he had a lot of pride in his restaurant and in his food. My wife and i went there for dinner and was absolutely blown away. This is a fabulous restaurant. If you love Italian food you must stop here. Food is homemade and made fresh every day. Prices are very reasonable. For 4 people our total was $100 with a tip. This is definitely a must stop if you visit Austin.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №187

Rating: 5

This place was awesome. We didnt have a reservation and they seated 16 of us with no problem. The service was amazing and the food was delicious. If we go back to Austin this will be a for sure stop.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №188

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №189

Rating: 1

Horrible management, reservation was not honored as the restaurant prioritized walk in over customers with reservation.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №190

Rating: 5

This restaurant is very neat and proper. The servers are extremely nice and very friendly. 10/10 recommend!! Simple menu, great food, amazing staff, super good focaccia bread

Date: 7 months ago

Review №191

Rating: 5

Amazing Italian flavors. Very reasonably priced

Date: 7 months ago

Review №192

Rating: 5

SAPORI! Best Italian restaurant in Austin! Always a must stop whenever I m driving through. Always appreciate the great service and food !

Date: 7 months ago

Review №193

Rating: 1

I wish this place were good. I really wanted to like it. But the food is heavy and the seasoning isn t subtle. The bread is terrible and that should be a red flag for an Italian place.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №194

Rating: 1

Dont go here as a single diner because youll never get seated if a 2 top isnt available.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №195

Rating: 5

Can not say enough great things about Sapporo. Food is amazing, service excellent and prices very reasonable. Can t go wrong with Sapori. Outstanding

Date: 8 months ago

Review №196

Rating: 5

We had an event and needed seating for 30-40 people. They closed the restaurant for us and everything was AMAZING!!! The food was so authentic and delicious! The staff treated us like family!!! 10/10 would highly recommend!!! Dietary restrictions: There were gluten-free options even dessert

Date: 8 months ago

Review №197

Rating: 5

If you haven t been I would highly recommend it!! Super cute place, positive energy, AMAZING food and the service was outstanding.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №198

Rating: 5

This experience here was top notch. The customer service and ownership was so genuine and 5 star! The hand made pasta is incredible! I went to Italy in June and ate so much pasta there and will say that this restaurant is as good if not better than so many places there!!!! Thank you all so much

Date: 8 months ago

Review №199

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №200

Rating: 5

What an AMAZING hidden ! They hosted a private event for us this past weekend. What an incredibly warm welcome, absolute service perfection, and the cuisine was so fresh and delicious! Right in downtown AUSTIN. Make sure you check them out!!! Thank you!

Date: 8 months ago