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The Backspace

4.5

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The Backspace, Chef Shawn Cirkiel's Neapolitan pizzeria directly behind Parkside, is known for its wood-burning Italian brick oven, all Italian wine list, and original Italian antipasti made in house daily. 

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507 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX, 78701, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon11:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Tue11:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Wed11:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Thu11:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Fri11:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sat3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
SunClosed
4.5515 reviews
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MaryJane Dunlop 
8 years ago

The service was awesome for this festive occasion! 

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Robin Eggleston 
8 years ago

It was excellent!! Very fresh. We loved it and will definitely be back. Service was awesome as well 

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Len King 
8 years ago

Very good wood fired pizza and salads in the heart of Austin 

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Jenna Newland 
8 years ago

Great little Gem in the heart of downtown ATX. Friendly staff, great pizza, nice cozy atmosphere. Definitely get a reservation. 

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Nicole Elizabeth Mireles 
8 years ago

This place is nice, small, quiet with some background music. The service was friendly and attentive. I ordered the mozzarella salad, pretty good and also order a pepperoni pizza and added arugula on half because I couldn't make up my mind. Let me say it wasn't arugula just thrown on half, it was crisp, fresh and citrus tasting which was an amazing flavor. The citrus comes from another type of pizza that's available to order. I've given 4 stars because I wasn't impressed with the 'wine by the glass selection'. I wanted a red ... read more

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Stephen Maus 
recommend  Recommended
8 years ago

The food was awesome! Great pizza, and the burrata appetizer is fantastic - so simple, yet so delicious! Definitely a place I'll be visiting again! 

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Henry Pham 
8 years ago

Best Margherita pizza in Austin with some good texture and flavor for the dish. The fresh basil right on top of it gives a little good healthier flavor and twist as well as char of the crust. Grade: A+ 

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Stacey Svendsen 
recommend  Recommended
8 years ago
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Eric Coffey 
8 years ago

I havent been there in years, as i am a California Resident. Such a cozy place. The best Pizza i have ever had and fabulous service!! 

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How is The Backspace rated?

The Backspace has a 4.5 star rating with 515 reviews. 

When is The Backspace open?

The Backspace is closed now. It will open at 11:30 a.m. 

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