The Backspace is one of the best pizza restaurants in Austin for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Austin.
Shawn Cirkiel opened The Backspace in 2010 with a conviction that Austin deserved a serious Neapolitan pizzeria, not the approximation of one.
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“The Backspace is worth putting on the shortlist for Nduja pizza and Pepperoni Americano—the two orders to build a first visit around. It works well when you want a proper meal without turning it into a full splurge.”
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The Backspace is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Nduja pizza and Pepperoni Americano also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 811 Google reviews.
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Share what you ordered and who it is best forFor now, The Backspace holds a 9.0 rating across 811 Google reviews.
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The Backspace is a Pizza restaurant located in Austin, Austin. Shawn Cirkiel opened The Backspace in 2010 with a conviction that Austin deserved a serious Neapolitan pizzeria, not the approximation of one.
The Backspace is best for date night. The Backspace is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Nduja pizza and Pepperoni Americano also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 811 Google reviews.
The Backspace is in the Moderate spend price range ($$). Google rating: 9.0 from 811 reviews
Start with Nduja pizza, Pepperoni Americano, Fennel sausage pizza and Hazelnut budino. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
The Backspace holds a 9.0 Google rating from 811 reviews. The Backspace is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Nduja pizza and Pepperoni Americano also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 811 Google reviews.
The Backspace is located at 507 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78701, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
Yes — The Backspace is tagged for date night dining. The Backspace is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Nduja pizza and Pepperoni Americano also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 811 Google reviews.
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