Numero28

This place is beyond awesome! This is the best cannelloni I’ve ever had. Great service too!

Gluten free pizza bust! If you need gf this is not your place. My non gf friends have said its a ³⁄₅ star pizza… But we had it delivered. It may be better if you get it in the restaurant fresh

I have been to Italy multiple times and have enjoyed countless Italian pizzas, sandwiches, and salads. Numero 28 is THE CLOSEST thing to real, authentic Italian food that you can get. Even the menu closely resembles that of a menu you would get at a café in an Italian city like Florence or Amalfi. The pizza and sandwiches are amazingly flavorful. The same crust used to make the pizza is used to make the paninis. The light, airy, yet crunchy crust makes it hard to put the panini/​slice of pizza down once you take your first bite.
They are expanding into the space just west of their current space (where How Do You Roll used to be). They already have some outdoor seating but will be incorporating some more patio seating with their expansion. The new space is expected to be completed by September 2016.

Delicious sicilian salad and the pozzas look delicious too. Atentive staff, casual ambient, loved the patio w fresh air and nice music too.

We found this solely through Unilocal.You all never steer me wrong! Loved it. So authentic, cute atmosphere. We got numero28 pizza and prosciutto. Ate it before I could a snap a pic. The red pepper olive oil is amazing, ask for it. The rice ball app with bolognese was Devine (sorry forget the exact Italian name).

Yum-​o. Great pizza and wine selection. My husband had some sort of carrot corn chowder soup and I was so mad I did not order it too! I highly recommend you get that if it is the soup of the day. I got the olives appetizer and was not the biggest fan. The pizza made up for it. Above average pizza for sure.
If it is nice out, eat on the front patio. The atmosphere is very nice and it is well set up. The service was great and you can tell the owner and staff care a lot and want to make sure you have a fantastic experience.

Delicious Cicily-​style pizza! We sat on the patio and it was such a great vibe. Tables are close together so be prepared to have dinner with randoms! Service was great, wine list is basic but the pizza was to die for. I wish we had saved room for gelato or cannoli, but maybe next time! Definitely will be back next time I’m in Austin.

Guys this place was amazing! I’ve never been to Italy but I felt like we weren’t in Austin the whole time! I have family in from Princeton NJ and my nephew insisted on pizza. The service was great, the food was great and the atmosphere was awesome, we sat on the patio which is dog friendly. Check it out if you haven’t been. It’s a little Italian gem on 2^nd street! Let’s call it a little slice of Italy in Austin!

Hands down one of the most mediocre tasting pizza’s I have ever had. Little Ceasars taste better than this. It tasted like a soggy mushroom. Wait staff was awesome though but pizza is God awful. And I have tasted plenty of pizza.

This was the best place to have a birthday feast-​HANDS DOWN. For me… I am a BIG wine-​o from California. And when I heard Numero 28 was serving some California wines, especially California wines on tap… I was sold!
For my birthday dinner, we had originally thought appetizer, main course, wine and dessert. But when we walked in and had our meal at the counter, we just decided to wing it! The manager who was serving us was super friendly! Gave us a great recommendation of ordering a California Cab (which was served on tap) and decided to pick two appetizers and share a pizza.
Being a typically Greek-​I am very picky on how my calamari is cooked. But the calamari dish here was so traditional and so delicious-​I am a huge fan of it and will recommend! We also ordered the Polpette which are veal meatballs and those were also tasty too. Lastly we couldn’t figure out what pizza we wanted, so we were able to share a half of the Diavola (salami) and a half of the Rustica (sausage and peppers) and that was to die for. And the finishing touch to dinner-​in addition to the amazing wine-​was there amazing Gelati. Can someone tell me why the gelati is served in the smallest cup ever? Its so good. I seriously want more.
Overall-​if you a big wine-​o and you like the concept of wine on tap-​please go here. If you feel like winging it and wanting to share a couple appetizers and a pizza, I would still recommend Numero 28~

Very friendly staff. Took our 3 kids (6,8&16) with us to dinner. No reservations and they got us right in. The only table they have available for 5 was in the very back. Looks like it could seat 8. Its a small place, so calling ahead would be a good idea.
The pizza is traditional Italian thin crust. The 29″ is made in an oval shape. So we were able to make it three (3) pizzas in one. Just had ¹⁄₃ a different type. This worked well for the kids.
They offer a good wine list. Well, they have an Amarone. Which in my book is the best Italian red wine ever made. So they got an extra star for that.
Mainly baked pasta dishes. No spaghetti or ravioli. The food was very fast in delivery. It tasted great, good flavor and firm but soft penne noodles.
But to my mind the place has a very limited menu.
So check it out, but review the menu. It is not very broad.

BiteSquad delivery while watching NFL playoffs at Home on Sunday.
$ 60 total all in and when the driver handed it to me I thought about how light it felt.
18″ pizza (half Austin /​half Diavola) veal meatballs, kale salad.
Started with the pizza. We certainly would have finished it and more if we liked it better. 18 inches is the length. The width is half that.
The crust in unusual. The taste is good but the texture is wrong for me. It is soft, easy to chew and stretchy. More like a dinner roll texture I guess. I like thin, crispy with a bit of chew.
The Diavola was liked more than the Austin. Basically the Diavola is a hot pepperoni with tomato. The Austin is sausage, tomato, red pepper, jalapeño.
I like Italian fresh sausage on my pizza. Fry up the spicy ground meat and drop it on top of the pizza, yum! 28 uses a processed meat that is chopped up in chunks. DNL — did not like.
The meatballs were the high point. Smallish tender balls of juicy ground veal. A little marinara and cheese. We gobbled them down and loved.
The $ 10 kale salad was very weak. A small amount of leaves with full stems attached mostly longer than the leaves. A few olives, peppers, garbanzo beans and tasteless dressing on the side. At least dress it. Kale is very sturdy and can hold a dressing a long time. Disappointing.
All in all I would only return for the meatballs.
Btw, I know it was delivery but I only live 2 miles away and BiteSquad delivered promptly. The food temperature was good, the food not so much. Maybe better in the restaurant but I’m not heading there any time soon.

Like apathetic hungry zombies, we began wandering aimlessly looking for a bite to eat on that side of town one evening.
It went a little something like this:
Him «you want Mexican?»
Me «nahhh.»
Him, gesturing across the street «okay. Well, do you want BBQ?»
Me, contemplating at a crosswalk «nah, I don’t want to break out into meat sweats tonight. It’s too hot outside.»
Collectively, we continued to dismiss and excuse a multitude of West Second Street options. Hungry and apathetic is one of the worst combinations.
Two blocks later, after window shopping at Urban Outfitters, strolling past ACL Moody’s upcoming show posters and Violet Crown’s latest indie releases, we began to approach the end of the street. We were essentially out of options.
Until the red and yellow sign yelled from up above, «Hey — up here! Look at me. I’m cozy and yummy.»
We obliged. Admittedly, we’d never noticed this spot. Ever. And we’ve spent a lot of time on West Second St.
Apparently Numero28 exists in several locations in New York City, Miami, London and Austin. Our darling, authentically Italian server was quick to educate us on the history, menu and pronunciations.
the menu boasts the expected collection of Italian epicuriocities such as pizzas, mistas, carpaccios, cured meats and cheese and pastas.
The unexpected part, though, was how tasty the pizza was. I accept the challenge to devour anything spicy, so we opted for the Diavola. It was the perfect sharable. Red sauce base, mozzarella cheese and spicy salami. I sweet talked our server into some basil, too.
The wine is served in three different options — glass, carafe and by the bottle. I also accept the challenge to throw back some vino, so I guarded a the carafe on my own. The guy got his own so we could taste both. Its also great if you’re indecisive between two bottles. Speaking of wine, I lack wine snobbery, so perhaps they’re not FABULOUS bottle offerings, but they certainly are reasonably priced.
To no fault of the restaurant, there was a cackling group of over-​wined early 20-​somethings who made the experience a little less enjoyable throughout our visit. Its a small restaurant and the group took up over half of the space, so escaping wasn’t an option unless it meant ending our night early.
Despite that alll of the thumbs are up for this joint.

Came here on a trip from out of town and really enjoyed our meal here.
Very authentic Italian feel with a cute patio. Everyone who works here speaks Italian and all seem to have a real passion for the food. Our service was excellent.
We ordered the traditional arancini which was delicious, hot, and crispy. Additionally we ordered margarita pizza and the rustica pizza which were delicious. The faster you can eat them, the better, as they taste best hot. Loved the crust, cheese and red sauce. Tangy and delicious.
Would make this part of my regular routine if I lived in Austin!

A taste of Italy! Fantastic! We had a:
–spicy salami (forgot it’s Italian name)…it was simple but delicious; very similar to a plain pepperoni pizza. Good choice for someone who wants a classic hearty pizza.
–numero28 pizza (I believe this is what it was called)…it had speck (cured pork; similar to bacon), mushrooms (which I subbed for potatoes) and TRUFFLE CREAM which was heavenly. Probably one of the best pizzas I have ever had, which is crazy because I typically go for heavier deep dish style pies. This place has changed how I see thin traditional pizza.
–hazelnut gelato; we both loved this. I eat a lot (too much) gelato and hazelnut is my go-​to flavor. This is seriously the best I’ve ever had.
–also worth noting, they have hoegaarden on tap!
Service was incredible. Amanda was our server, and she was so polite and speedy. Even the water was amazing, which is crazy because Austin water is bleh. Also, the pizzas come out very fast; I think they are the kind that is speed cooked in a very hot oven. Do keep in mind, the pizzas are not super heavy. We ate two 12 inch pizzas between the two of us and finished them all easily. Sharing a 12 inch probably wouldn’t work unless you aren’t very hungry (or tiny miniature people…)
I cannot express how amazing this place is; you must try when in Austin!!!

I love me some Numero 28. Sometimes we refer to it in the office as Numero 29, but that would mean something was 1 better than Numero 28, which just isn’t the case.
The meatballs are delicious and all of their pizzas are very good. The spinach salad with beets is super delicious. I try to get it every time I go in to make myself feel like I am making healthy choices.
Spinach salad with lasagna sounds healthy to me!
Start off with some prosciutto as it is always delicious. I find their mozzarella very boring, so I usually skip it. Also skip the gelato, not sure if it sits out for too long, but there is something off about it. Even my 14yr old didn’t love it.
I would much rather have a plate of meatballs vs. the gelato.
I could eat the aracina and meatballs every day. The beef carpaccio is very tasty.
If you’re looking for fancier Italian food head to Italic, but if you want good old fashioned Italian comfort food at a reasonable price Numero 28 is the place to be.

Excellent food, service, and ambience. Great place for Italian and pizza. Came here for lunch for the first time the other day, dined outside, and enjoyed every moment of it. I felt bad because they close at 2:15pm and we came around 1:50pm but they were more than happy to serve us. We started off with the «frittura di calamari e zucchine» (fried calamari and zucchini) and the «arancina tradizionale» (saffron rice ball) per the recommendation of the staff and we were not disappointed. Both appetizers were great. Shared the 18-​inch «Austin» pizza with the bro and LOVED that they used fresh jalapeños. Is it the best pizza I’ve ever had? No. But it was better than average and definitely enjoyable. Ziti alla «Norma» was also solid — perfect lunch portion too.
I’ve been really into Spanish guitar lately cuz it’s got me feeling some type of way so when I heard it here I was pleasantly surprised. It upped my opinion of this place. Our server came to check on us very often and brought our food out to us promptly. Other staff members also came to our table to ask us how the food was as well. I’m from Dallas but next time I’m in Austin, I’ll be hitting up Numero28 again.

My husband and I arrived here for lunch the other day, apparently just as they were closing. I guess they close around 2pm every day and then reopen later for dinner.
The manager (well who I think was the manager) told us not to worry, that we could still order and they would take care of us.
We were waited on promptly and even though they were closing, we never felt rushed. They made recommendations and our pizza came out quickly.
I would love to go back to this place for dinner one evening and try their pasta selections. I think the prices were so-​so for what it is (they don’t have fountain drinks and serve sodas in the small glass bottles for $ 3 each). That probably is the main reason I couldn’t give this place a five.

2^nd streets yuppy mall vibe seems oxymoronic with what I consider «Austin».
The totally touristy in this downtown «outdoor mall» area of 2^nd street still feels at least a little fun and even offers pleasure despite its mass appeal sanitation.
This Italian bistro has a calculated charm, with a thoughtful product of Italian wines on tap
and a menu of small plates like arrancini and pizzas that seems to be a nice trend lately.
My sweet perhaps hung over and maybe burned out waiter seemed very Austin in that regard, but the wine delicious and he prompt in service.
«You close at 2:30pm?» I confirmed to make sure I got a second glass.
«More like 2:15.» He noted.
I guess he was in a hurry to get home for a bong hit. And that’s ok.
The patio is a good place to hang out and they offer still or sparkling water. I wasn’t hungry so I didn’t try the food, but can imagine killing a nice two hours here with friends.

Had dinner at Numero 28 on Saturday evening. The biggest plus was that they had multiple white pizza options, since I usually prefer a white pizza to a pizza with red sauce.
I ordered the 4 formaggi which is a white pizza topped with Parmesan, Brie, Gorgonzola, and mozzarella. Yum! Lots of flavor. I got the 12 inch which was plenty big and I ended up having leftovers. Boyfriend got the Margherita, which was really just a cheese pizza with a few little pieces of basil on it. Generally, I’m used to Margherita pizzas having fresh sliced mozzarella, but this one was just made with shredded. The taste was good though. Their crust was the perfect thickness and had a slight chewiness to it.
The service at Numero 28 was perfect. Our server was very attentive and the manager came over to check on us while we were eating.
I wish I hadn’t been so full at the end or I would’ve gotten a cannoli! They have gelato too.