Cheese board
Spaghetti w/marinara and mushrooms
Lobster Ravioli
Bruschetta WOW! They do not skimp on the portions! Very Italian American style.
Caesar Salad (Dinner) Not as flavorful as I'd hoped.
Homemade Cannoli 's
people sitting at the bar
Homemade Cannoli 's
interior
drink
6 breadsticks
interior
Chicken Alfredo (Dinner)
Carmel road Cabernet
Mr. Reale's service to the United States of America
Calamari
Pork Chop Italian Style
Tiramisu
Italian Cafe
Fried Calamari (Lunch)
Justin W.
Nov 15, 2024
Always delicious. Nice family-run Italian place. It's not "high end" but the ambience is nice, service is good, folks are friendly. They have a pretty expansive menu of traditional Italian dishes and good classic desserts - Tiramisu, Italian Creme Cake, etc. Overall solid choice if you're feeling traditional Italian at a reasonable price. If you were born and raised in Italy you might find something to complain about, but we have never had anything but great food here. Note the 5* rating reflects the cost and everything else. You can certainly get better Italian in Austin for twice the price.
Read MoreSamantha M.
Jan 12, 2025
The food was so good and the only reason for my star removed is that I was sooo sick immediately after eating, and this was my first meal of the day. I'm allergic to mushrooms and was assured my food didn't have mushrooms, but either there was mushrooms or some of the other ingredients were bad. We had great service and I would like to give them another shot!
Read MoreSara O.
Sep 8, 2024
We hadn't been in for about a year. Reason being, last time the food was OK- good. So, we found our way back a couple of weeks ago. The ambiance is nice, our waitress was delightful. My meal was OK. Igot chicken Genovese. It sounded great. The sauce lacked body, and was kinda watery, but fell short of how good that dish could be. My husband's fettuccine Alfredo was a B.My daughter got the kids spaghetti and there was very little marinara and the noodles were sitting in a bit of water in the dish. Overall kinda a bummer, I want a local, reliably delicious, Italian spot but I haven't had a meal here I've loved in recent memory.
Read MoreTeresa M.
Dec 27, 2024
It's been far too long since we had Reale's but we won't wait so long again. Everything is high quality, very flavorful and reasonably priced. Get the Tortellini a la Carbonara. You won't regret it! And their marinara sauce is incredible.
Read MoreWendilyn I.
Nov 30, 2023
This place is a gem tucked away off of 183 in North Austin nearby Anderson Mill. As soon as you walk in, you notice the lively atmosphere and fun ambiance that this spacious restaurant offers. They have a small stage in the middle of the restaurant because they offer live music on Monday through Thursdays. On Wednesday when we went, there was an older gentleman who sang Jazz songs. I came here for a belated bday dinner in early November with a few girlfriends. I made a reservation for the group of 4 and they were very helpful over the phone when I called about a week in advance. We began with the calamari. It was a whole lot and it tasted so good - which is why I almost didn't get a pic, lol. The garlic bread was buttery and delicious.As an entrée, I went with the Frutti di Mare pasta as a recommendation by the server. It was so good. I was also able to try the Spinach lasagna which was very good. My friend who has the Sauteed Salmon enjoyed it. The only dish that didn't standout was the Spaghetti and meatballs, which weren't bad but also nothing to write home about, according to my friend who tried it. I will say that the portions were very generous we each had the option of taking the rest home and for the price range, I would say it was more than reasonable. Around us, the Jazz Crooner, sang many happy birthdays to the tables around the restaurant which tipped us off to the fact that we were not alone in celebrating a birthday. In honestly seemed like the place to be if you are a Scorpio in the North Austin area, looking to celebrate.For dessert, we had a slice the chocolate eruption cake which was massive and delicious. It was plenty for 4 people to get a taste and more. As a chocolate lover, I was more than pleased!
Read MoreCharles L.
Jan 20, 2024
So, my wife and I took out food from here 3-4 months ago. Delicious, wanted to dine in. The very good or great - They honored a reservation for 2, seated on time on arrival. Friendly host. Friendly and efficient server - Sandy. Thanks! The bread sticks - soft, served warm, doughy and yum. Great for dipping in an exceptional marinara sauce. Spaghetti ... tasted home made and the sauce was really good. Nice size portion to accompany each entree. The good or a bit better - The egg plant parmigiana (had, oops, said lasagna at first). Tasty, but not a slightly crunchy exterior, so it sort of collapsed into the spaghetti. And, served on an ordinary plate, not a baking dish ... odd presentation. Pork chop was tasty, slightly overcooked (so a tad dry), and, the accompanying veggies were nothing special. Decent coffee (but our server sort of disappeared, so no refill offered). Mussels were fine, New Zealand Green lip, in a nice white, garlicky sauce. The could be better - Salad was good size, but underwhelming / quite ordinary. The meatballs were fairly bland, and quite forgettable (despite the fantastic, hearty, red sauce). Cannolis (3 small ones, nice portion) were disappointing, as they tasted store bought, not freshly stuffed with a sweetish, creamy ricotta filling. The atmosphere, sadly, was a mishmash of high energy Irish pub-like, without a traditional Italian feel or smell -- quite unlike the Italian restaurants I frequented in NYC and Queens, as a kid growing up near NYC. I really wanted to fall in love with this place as Austin is woefully lacking in really good Italian restaurants with old country Italian sauces, pasta, and charm. Alas, it fell short. Not bad in any way, just not a place to rush back too.
Read MoreAlexandra V.
Jul 12, 2024
The ambiance is dark, poor lighting, a mismatch of artwork, purple neon lights, and baby angels. It's the kind of place that looks like it's 2-3 months away from being elegible for a total restaurant makeover tv show. The last public award was in 2019. It's now 2024. Darn all those positive reviews online that made this place sound worthwhile. It's mediocre at best. The marinara sauce watery. The meatballs lukewarm, under salted, not flavorful, depending on marinara for flavor. It tasted like meatballs from a can. The breadsticks doughy-- unexpectedly chewy -- as if undercooked . The lasagna cheese cooled down too fast making it underwhelming-- too little sauce for the amount of lasagna. Better off with Stouffer's lasagna than this place. While the server was super friendly it didn't make up for the subpar food. The water tastes like unfiltered tap water.The iced tea tastes watered down.
Read MoreNoelle T.
Jan 5, 2025
Delicious Italian food tucked away in a plaza. Live music, old world charm and big portions.
Read MoreDon L.
Feb 16, 2025
Real Old Style Italian Family owned restaurant. No other place like it in Austin. All great dishes, especially the seafood. If the owner comes around asking how the meal was, just ask to kiss his ring. The family is originally from NYC.
Read MoreMolly W.
Feb 9, 2025
I love Reale's. It is a family owned Italian restaurant. They have the best pizza! OMG! The cheese is amazing! The pizza comes out hot and delicious! Service is always great throughout the meal. Wonderful wines! You are always greeted with a smile and a Welcome! I cannot wait to go back soon!!!
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