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Real Italian food like Nonna used to make! Come in and enjoy a great dining experience for lunch or dinner. Happy Hour specials and a new wine list. We offer full service catering and a private room for your next business lunch or party! Your Home Away from Rome.
Straightforward, family-run trattoria providing NYC-style pizzas & plenty of red-sauce standards.
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Address: 13450 Research Blvd Ste 230, Austin, TX 78750
Phone: (512) 335-5115
Website: http://www.realespizza.com/
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sandy putnam
I’m still on the hunt for great pizza (NY Style) to remind me of where I grew up – Long Island! However, lately, I’ve been dying for a good eggplant parm hero (aka:sub – for anyone outside of NYC/LongIsland). Reale’s is owned by NYr’s and had been referred to us by some long term customers.
Great service! Some reviews mentioned issues with service -we didn’t experience any of that and our server was well versed in the menu/ingredients.
Breadsticks are house made and free with the meal – they were very tasty and chewy, but I would have preferred a bit crunchy or more cooked.
My foodie partner husband and I ordered a small cheese pizza – and were not disappointed! Tasty marinara, but not overwhelming on the pizza. Great crust, with a good crisp. See pic. I remembered to take a pic of the undercarriage this time!! You could fold the pizza and no droop! As good as this pizza was, I was also dying for my eggplant! So I tried not to overstuff myself too quickly!
I ordered the eggplant parm hero, and my hub ordered the Sal’s Calzone – stuffed with sausage, canadian bacon, ricotta, cheeses and marinara. It comes with some marinara to dip in also.
Eggplant – this was a VERY good parm hero! My only nit – they bake their own bread and the bread was good, but could have used crunching up in the oven. I would ask for that next time. I’d also have them go lighter on the sauce or put extra on the side – because it sogs up the bread. Otherwise, very tasty and eggplant was tender and cooked perfectly!
Calzone was also great according to hub – no complaints!
Food was good, and we will definitely be back!!
… moreGreat service! Some reviews mentioned issues with service -we didn’t experience any of that and our server was well versed in the menu/ingredients.
Breadsticks are house made and free with the meal – they were very tasty and chewy, but I would have preferred a bit crunchy or more cooked.
My foodie partner husband and I ordered a small cheese pizza – and were not disappointed! Tasty marinara, but not overwhelming on the pizza. Great crust, with a good crisp. See pic. I remembered to take a pic of the undercarriage this time!! You could fold the pizza and no droop! As good as this pizza was, I was also dying for my eggplant! So I tried not to overstuff myself too quickly!
I ordered the eggplant parm hero, and my hub ordered the Sal’s Calzone – stuffed with sausage, canadian bacon, ricotta, cheeses and marinara. It comes with some marinara to dip in also.
Eggplant – this was a VERY good parm hero! My only nit – they bake their own bread and the bread was good, but could have used crunching up in the oven. I would ask for that next time. I’d also have them go lighter on the sauce or put extra on the side – because it sogs up the bread. Otherwise, very tasty and eggplant was tender and cooked perfectly!
Calzone was also great according to hub – no complaints!
Food was good, and we will definitely be back!!
Genesis Castaneda
Today is Friday and I decided to come to reales and spend an evening with myself reading a book and eating good food. They had the Lenten special, it’s a plate described as “Juicy jumbo shrimp dusted in flour and sautéed to perfection, topped with a lemon garlic butter white wine cream sauce. Served with mushrooms risotto and grilled asparagus. With the choice of soup and salad” I chose a salad 🙂 “
This was definitely cooked to perfection by my favorite cook Cristian. The flavors are amazing! I had to stop and write this review before I even finished my plate because I don’t want to rush through the flavors. My first drink was made from Julie, a lemon drop martini and it was refreshing, sweet but not overwhelming a perfect drink to start my night. I asked Jay Jay to make me a Mexican martini because she checked up on me and OMG this Mexican martini is DEFINITELY a Mexican Martini to perfection!! Love it!!! Reales is a place to come and relax after a long week of working so hard, everyone is super friendly and everyone makes you feel very welcomed always with a smile and providing amazing customer service! Joel is also a great guy, always making sure the staff is taken care of which trickles to customers being treated even better! This is a must visit Italian restaurant!
… moreThis was definitely cooked to perfection by my favorite cook Cristian. The flavors are amazing! I had to stop and write this review before I even finished my plate because I don’t want to rush through the flavors. My first drink was made from Julie, a lemon drop martini and it was refreshing, sweet but not overwhelming a perfect drink to start my night. I asked Jay Jay to make me a Mexican martini because she checked up on me and OMG this Mexican martini is DEFINITELY a Mexican Martini to perfection!! Love it!!! Reales is a place to come and relax after a long week of working so hard, everyone is super friendly and everyone makes you feel very welcomed always with a smile and providing amazing customer service! Joel is also a great guy, always making sure the staff is taken care of which trickles to customers being treated even better! This is a must visit Italian restaurant!
Ramin
We recently visited Reale’s Italian Café and had a mixed experience. The garlic bread was really good — warm, buttery, and full of flavor — and the Italian salad was fresh and nicely seasoned. We also tried the Manicotti, which was delicious, creamy, and full of rich cheese flavor.
However, the Chicken Alfredo was just okay — the sauce felt a bit bland and could’ve used more flavor and creaminess. It wasn’t bad, just not as rich or satisfying as we expected for an authentic Italian spot.
The only downside was the service. We needed some napkins, but our server never came by to check on us during the meal. Also, when we first arrived, the manager at the entrance was a bit tough with us — not rude, but definitely not the warm welcome you’d hope for when dining out.
Overall, the food had some high points, especially the garlic bread and Manicotti, but the experience could be much better with friendlier service and a more flavorful Alfredo sauce.
… moreHowever, the Chicken Alfredo was just okay — the sauce felt a bit bland and could’ve used more flavor and creaminess. It wasn’t bad, just not as rich or satisfying as we expected for an authentic Italian spot.
The only downside was the service. We needed some napkins, but our server never came by to check on us during the meal. Also, when we first arrived, the manager at the entrance was a bit tough with us — not rude, but definitely not the warm welcome you’d hope for when dining out.
Overall, the food had some high points, especially the garlic bread and Manicotti, but the experience could be much better with friendlier service and a more flavorful Alfredo sauce.
Eric S.
It honestly pains me to write this review because at its core, this place is charming. It’s been around forever, it’s cute, and it very much feels like a neighborhood staple. That said, there’s just too much to unpack here not to share so people know what they’re walking into.
Right out of the gate, the pizza is the best thing on the menu. Full stop. If you come here, that’s what you should order. The other Italian dishes are fine, but nothing memorable or out of the ordinary. Also, fair warning, someone in the kitchen really loves garlic. Like… significantly more than you’d expect from an Italian restaurant. If you enjoy garlic-forward everything, you’ll be thrilled. If not, prepare accordingly.
Now, dining in. Honestly, it’s a complete waste of time and money. The lighting is absolutely brutal. Think bright white science lab lights mixed with warm sconces, creating a strange, hazy, hospital-meets-date-night vibe that does no one any favors.
The service was painfully slow. To be fair, this may have been specific to our experience, as other tables seemed to get food much faster. Our waitress was handling both our table and the bar across the restaurant, which meant long stretches of being forgotten about entirely.
The appetizer sealed the deal. A $25 charcuterie board that was barely a step above Oscar Mayer lunch meat, tossed on a wooden board with grapes and stale bread. It was genuinely bad and wildly overpriced. Save your money and go to Tuscany if that’s what you’re craving.
Bottom line: order the pizza to go and you’ll probably be happy. Sit down and dine in, and your experience may vary… a lot.
… moreRight out of the gate, the pizza is the best thing on the menu. Full stop. If you come here, that’s what you should order. The other Italian dishes are fine, but nothing memorable or out of the ordinary. Also, fair warning, someone in the kitchen really loves garlic. Like… significantly more than you’d expect from an Italian restaurant. If you enjoy garlic-forward everything, you’ll be thrilled. If not, prepare accordingly.
Now, dining in. Honestly, it’s a complete waste of time and money. The lighting is absolutely brutal. Think bright white science lab lights mixed with warm sconces, creating a strange, hazy, hospital-meets-date-night vibe that does no one any favors.
The service was painfully slow. To be fair, this may have been specific to our experience, as other tables seemed to get food much faster. Our waitress was handling both our table and the bar across the restaurant, which meant long stretches of being forgotten about entirely.
The appetizer sealed the deal. A $25 charcuterie board that was barely a step above Oscar Mayer lunch meat, tossed on a wooden board with grapes and stale bread. It was genuinely bad and wildly overpriced. Save your money and go to Tuscany if that’s what you’re craving.
Bottom line: order the pizza to go and you’ll probably be happy. Sit down and dine in, and your experience may vary… a lot.
Candace Lambert
Haven’t been in years and I’d forgotten how amazing their food is!! I had the lasagna and my husband the chicken parmigiana. Both tasted so good, love their sauce. Bread for the table was hot and fresh, salad was the perfect size, entree delicious and dessert ( cheesecake) yummy!!
We ordered a bottle of wine and it was the perfect accompaniment to our meal.
We will definitely return again soon.
Only hiccup was they did not have our reservation in their books and we were seated in the back room next to a table with several very loud kids. After speaking to the hostess again and showing her confirmation of our reservation she moved us to the main dining area so we could enjoy our date night.
… moreWe ordered a bottle of wine and it was the perfect accompaniment to our meal.
We will definitely return again soon.
Only hiccup was they did not have our reservation in their books and we were seated in the back room next to a table with several very loud kids. After speaking to the hostess again and showing her confirmation of our reservation she moved us to the main dining area so we could enjoy our date night.
Tina Brown
This was the BEST Italian restaurant I have ever been to in my life, hands down!!! The food, the service, everything!! I actually ate everything on my plate and that is not something I ever do. The food was amazing and the drinks were strong. The ambience was great, the location was cute.
… moreJason Bruno
The atmosphere was not very welcoming. The service started out strong but became virtually non-existent after the salad and bread were served. The side salad had fresh lettuce and other ingredients and was mixed with a dressing that tasted like it was homemade. The pork chop italian style was creative and an above average dish. The pork chop was a good-sized cut topped with roasted peppers and onions. I did not order the mushrooms. The pork chop was slightly overcooked and a tad bit dry, but overall it was pleasant and the flavors sunk into the pork. The marinara sauce served with the side dish of pasta was a little on the bland side. The server never asked us how our meals were, whether we needed any refills, and we had to tack her down to get out bill. The place was pretty empty so there was no legitimate excuse for the poor service. There was really nothing that would make me want to go back.
… moreGaylon George
Loved it. Great food. Good service. Nice atmosphere. Just a good relaxing time with good food and reasonably priced wine. Our waitress has been there 30 years from the opening. Set to retire soon unfortunately. She was really helpful since we had gluten free guests in our party.
… moreMike Ward
Amazing little Italian place that you wouldn’t expect to find in a strip mall. The food and service were great.
We had a couple of kids with us on a Saturday night, which was not the vibe of this place… But everyone loved the food, and the staff was great.
I wish we lived locally so this could be a regular date night for us.
… moreWe had a couple of kids with us on a Saturday night, which was not the vibe of this place… But everyone loved the food, and the staff was great.
I wish we lived locally so this could be a regular date night for us.
Sandi Tucker-Stanbro
A group of 6 of us met at Reale’s to catch up on our lives. We had a reservation and our table was ready on arrival. We ordered wine and entrees (no appetizers). I had the seafood Alfredo that had very large and delicious scallops and shrimp. Another couple shared a monstrous calzone! Everything was incredible. Our server was sweet and attentive.
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