As a New Yorker, I can say this is hands down the ...

As a New Yorker, I can say this is hands down the best Italian restaurant in Austin and would be up there if it were transported to NYC. They have some great seasonal specials like sweat bread pasta and grilled oysters but the mainstays of the menu are great. There is usually a wait and they don't take reservations, but there friendly bar staff makes the wait very pleasant.