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Sammie's Italian, Austin, TX

Sammie's Italian

4.8
4.8
1559 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
19:00
Booked 66 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Lively
Sammie’s is a little taste of old Italy in downtown Austin. It celebrates the great ‘red sauce’ institution—inspired by old school, legendary Italian-American restaurants. The menu offers classic dishes in a casual but sophisticated, retro-designed space that is both lively and comfortable, capturing the essence of a night out at your favorite neighborhood joint. The space consists of a central dining room overlooking Shoal Creek and 6th Street, polished wood bar, Mildred’s Room (a private dining/wine room), and wraparound patio dining area. Please note that patio seating is weather contingent.


The menu offers riffs on standards including Housemade Mozzarella Sticks, Clams Casino, and Caesar Salad a la Tommy; timeless pastas like Spaghetti with Meatballs, and Linguine Vongole; and Sammie’s Classics: big portions of iconic plates like Chicken and Eggplant Parmigiana, Veal Marsala, and Baked Manicotti.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Tue, Wed 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Experiences

  • Sammie's Jazz Lunch

    Multiple dates available
    Live jazz, cold martinis, all the red sauce favorites, and a great excuse to not return to work—Sammie's Friday Jazz Lunch is not to be missed. Get cozy in a booth, order a round of drinks, and listen to the sounds of the Jacob Wise Trio, 12 p.m.-3p.m. every Friday.

What 1,559 people are saying

Sammie's Italian reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Austin

    Italian

  • Austin

    Italian

Review summary

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Sammie's Italian in Austin offers a "really cute vibe" with "amazing food" and "wonderful service." It shines with "classic Italian dishes," and is well-loved for its "outstanding" atmosphere. While some find it "noisy," many praise its friendly staff and "spectacular" dining experiences, making it perfect for special occasions.
1,559 Reviews
  1. Isaiah

    Dallas2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was amazing. We came here on our honeymoon and the staff was so welcoming and took such good care of us! The Joe Reoli was delicious I definitely recommend. The crispy potato’s also just immaculate.

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  2. Tami VIP

    Charlotte38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent dining experience, good and service was fabulous.

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  3. Abbi

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was wonderful and we enjoyed the live jazz!

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  4. Lili VIP

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I celebrated my anniversary here last night and we had the best time! My boyfriend had never been to Sammie’s so I knew this was the right occasion. The service was amazing and the food was incredible as always. They wrote us the cutest card and our server gave us free ice cream to celebrate. I will never turn down an opportunity to come to Sammie’s! Perfect place for any occasion.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Austin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Vibes are immaculate, very expensive though and I don’t even think the pasta is homemade but I’m not sure.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Austin2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall we had a fabulous time - the food was delicious, the space inside is gorgeous, and the staff were kind and clearly hard working. However, there were a few issues that really affected the overall experience. Our group of 4 were sat in a small booth, which was accommodating enough but there was absolutely no room to put our small purses, so they spent the entire time on the floor of the both either on top or underneath our feet, unreachable to my friends sitting on the interior of the booth. A few strategically placed purse hooks would have done wonders here! Additionally, the kitchen/bar flow of service seemed out of whack. We didn’t receive our drinks until we after we finished our appetizer (a good 30 minutes after our reservation) and a single pour of an amaro took over 5 minutes longer than plating and delivering 3 desserts (and a cute little birthday presentation). There are all things I’d find more forgiving if I wasn’t paying $40 for a pasta dish. I do not think the servers/staff were at fault for the poor timing flow of the food and drinks, but maybe it’s a larger issue with capacity and service flow that should be addressed at a higher level. PS the basil ranch was one of the best things I’ve ever tasted.

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  7. Taylor VIP

    Austin3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very great service and cocktails. We got the shrimp app and rigatoni and veal chop. All of the pastas and apps I’ve tried here are incredible but the veal chop was fatty and not great flavor. Will not be getting that again

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  8. Mayra

    Austin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 21 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good, services, Waiter Dustin was very friendly and attentive, all the people nice and the food very good!!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was awesome as always , such a cool little Italian joint. Every time I’m in Austin I go.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Austin5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service. Dylan was a great help when ordering.

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Sammie's Italian is rated 4.8 stars by 1559 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 66 times today
Experiences are available.
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807 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78703-5403

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Additional information

  • Area
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Tue, Wed 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Patio/Outdoor Dining
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