Bufalina

Bufalina has been around a long time but I have never had the chance to try it before, but I am glad I did this time!We came for a friend's birthday, and were lucky enough that they had a spot available (the wait after would've been 30+ minutes for sure). We ordered a few things to share between us:Bread and Butter - The butter was beautifully whipped and the bread was so light and fluffy. A very good starter, I would recommend saving the leftover butter for the pizza crust (or perhaps just ordering the butter on the side if that even is an option.Caesar Salad - one of the best Caesar's I've had in a while. Perfectly tossed, with an abundance of anchovy flavor (which is a must for a Caesar salad).Red Pie Pizza (with Pepperonis) - This one was most recommended. I thought it was great, but I think we should've ordered one without pepperonis (instead of two with). The pepperonis were excellent, but I think they overpowered any of the other flavor. I was really hoping to get more of a double garlic flavor but didn't.Calabrese Pizza - honestly, just a good pizza. I didn't find anything special about this one flavor-wise.Fresca Pizza - Definitely my favorite! Usually I'm not big on pizza without red sauce, but the lemon and arugula really works well on this pizza. I've had similar pizzas to this one before and have always enjoyed it, and this experience was no different from the other times.The space is pretty small and intimate, so I would recommend getting a reservation ahead of time to avoid long wait times (or hope that you get lucky). They also have an incredibly extensive wine menu if you are a wine connoisseur.

We went to Bufalina casually on a Thursday and were surprised to get a table without a reservation since they are always so busy. The service was really great and they sat us at a communal table with another party which I thought would be weird but turnt out perfectly fine. We got a pizza to share and their ragu and while the pizza was amazing I was blown away by their ragu. Ugh I still dream about it. So flavorful and so much! Definitely a place to go to for your pizza and pasta itch.

What an amazing spot. The ambiance was fantastic. Small but charming with details not overlooked for decor. The food was also top notch. We had wine while we waited for our table and then split a pizza and Caesar salad. The salad was quite large and we were not hungry at all when we left. I just wish we had room for dessert. All staff were very attentive and very friendly. Recommend checking out this gem.

Went to Bufalina for happy hour for the first time and I can't believe I've slept on this deal for so long. Happy hour is from 4 PM to 530 every day of the week. We arrived a few minutes before 4 PM and were among the first few groups to get seated. This is probably the key because the happy hour is so short. All wine bottles below $100 or half off all pizzas are half off which is quite a steal. We ordered the mushroom and the potato pizza and I would definitely get them again. The pizzas are good size and the dough is very fluffy. We also ordered some apps like the stracciatella which was mindblowingly good, had great balance with the tomato jam, cheese and balsamic. The Caesar salad was also amazing, we added the anchovies too. They have a few spots in their parking lot, but there's also street parking too.

Food - 5Service - 4Ambiance - 3Excellent, thin crust, toasty pizza cooked perfectly! Savory marinara, and high-quality pepperoni and other toppings! This is absolutely one of the best pizzas, if not the best pizza in town. The salads are equally good. Always very fresh. I love the seasonal salad that changes, obviously, with the season but subtly. There's a nice selection of wine and they actually have one of the only house reds of any restaurant in town that I actually enjoy. I believe it is currently a Syrah and I am not a Syrah fan as a rule. It is a very well curated wine menu, overall. I cannot speak to the pasta because I can't seem to pull myself away from the pizza and salad during the multiple visits but plan to very soon. There is actual parking on site, albeit, small. The only place where they don't really step up is the ambience and size of the place is very small so it can be difficult to get in quickly during the busy hours. Their sister restaurant, Bufalina Due has very good ambience though even though it is small as well. This restaurant is always a hit and never a miss!

Visited Bufalina during their happy hour and was intrigued by the fact that a personal pizza during happy hour was just $9! It came with 6-7 slices. Bufalina, located close to downtown and Ceasar Chavez, is well decorated with a moder touch and the pizza oven is right next to the dining space which looked peculiar. You could literally see them tossing the dough in the air. My order:Red pieMushroom PizzaHouse RoseKolsh beerLoved the Red pie. The base tomato sauce was excellent accompanied by thinly sliced garlic. It came with parmesan and chili flakes so you don't need them as sides. This was my favorite.The mushroom pizza was an opposite with a creamy white sauce with mozarella and troves of caramelized onions and pickles. It depends on who you're, they have a pizza in accordance.Draft beers had $2 off and my beer was just $6. We got to dine at the community table but luckily it was empty until we left. No-brainer to visit this place during a happy hour, which is everyday from 4-5:30PM. The customer service was good and he advised to order us before the clock struck 5:30 to enjoy the happy hour pricing.

The good food made up for the painfully long wait... well barely. Long story short we came here spontaneously without a reservation and waited 1.5 hours. So book a reservation!!! Even the service was a bit slow once we got seated. The stracciatella was to die for! I could've ate like 5 orders to myself. Very well made appetizer. My friend and I each got a pasta dish and then shared a pizza. Everything was delicious!They are known for their extensive wine list. I did not drink but my friend got 2 glasses of their orange wine and she said it was pretty decent. It's pretty tight inside especially since the pizza oven and pizza making area overlaps into the dining room.

We recently dined at Bufalina in Downtown Austin, and it definitely lives up to its reputation as one of the best spots in town! The pizzas were phenomenal - perfectly crafted with fresh ingredients and so much flavor. We went during happy hour, which made it even better since pizzas were half price, along with some selected cocktails and drinks.I enjoyed a refreshing rosé, while my husband had a beer. Our server was fantastic, giving us the opportunity to try a few different wines and suggesting beer options until we found the perfect match. The service made us feel well taken care of and added to an overall great experience.Bufalina is a must-visit in Austin, especially during happy hour. Delicious pizzas, excellent drinks, and exceptional service - highly recommend!

Me and my bestie absolutely DEMOLISHED this pizza yall. So so good and flavorful and saucy, so worth it. The crust cooked to perfection with the lil almost burnt cronchy bubbles (the best part omfg). Then the service is incredible ! Server greeted me super quickly and was so nice, answered questions I had, and this cute guy working there overheard me asking about the bread and offered me some which was just so sweet and it was delicious omg ! Thank yall so much fr. We'll be back to dine in soon it looked so cute and fancy !!

Came in from out of town and manager ripped us for addressing a dude on staff as a dude. We wanted pizza not politics.