Best Neapolitan restaurant in Austin

Bufalina is a restaurant specializing in Neapolitan pizza and seasonal Italian food. It has been a fixture in its neighborhood since 2013, offering a dedicated and ever-evolving natural wine program. Bufalina has consistently been recognized as one of the nation's top pizza destinations, with accolades including Infatuation's Best Pizza Places in America and Austin Monthly's Best Pizza in Austin. Bufalina's kitchen focuses on house-made cheeses, bread, and pasta, with the intention of providing a meal that makes customers want to return and become regulars. The restaurant sources locally as much as possible and emphasizes the intricacies of simple cooking and seasonality. Its wine program is built on a deep commitment to small producers who prioritize ethical and sustainable practices, championing wines made with integrity through organic, biodynamic, and low-intervention farming, or by supporting underrepresented voices in the wine world. Bufalina offers a menu featuring Neapolitan pizzas with a pillowy crust, charred by the wood-fired oven, as well as a rotating selection of fresh salads, fun and obscure wines, and seasonal Italian dishes. The restaurant's menu is subject to seasonal changes based on ingredient availability, and its pastas are made in-house, with options like cacio e pepe, rigatoni, and pappardelle. Bufalina also offers a selection of natural wines, including options from France, Italy, and California, as well as craft beers and non-alcoholic drinks.