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Sammie's Italian, Austin, TX

Sammie's Italian

4.8
4.8
1465 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 109 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Great for fine wines
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.

Dining areas

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
    (512) 474-2054
  • Website
    https://sammiesitalian.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Location
    807 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78703-5403
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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.

Menu

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What 1,465 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Austin

    Italian

  • Austin

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sammie's Italian is a top-notch dining destination in Austin, celebrated for its "amazing food," "impeccable service," and "authentic old-school Italian ambiance." Regulars appreciate its "phenomenal pasta" and a standout Caesar salad. While the atmosphere can be "very loud," the charming vibe and "outstanding wine list" make it perfect for special occasions.

1,465 Reviews

  1. Andrea

    Austin

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food and service were outstanding. However, the noise level was so high, we could hardly even visit across our 4 person booth. The volume of the music did not help at all. It was also quite loud.

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    VIP

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a lovely experience. The food was phenomenal and so is the service.

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  3. Beth

    VIP

    Chicago

    24 reviews

    3.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I'm sorry to have to write this review. I really wanted to love it. We are from Chicago and Italian is our favorite cuisine. Unfortunately, Sammies did disappoint. Beginning with the bread basket..the olive bread is soaking in oil, does not come to the table warm and the bread sticks are store bought out of the box. My husband had the lasagna which is a very large portion but again, a disappointment in terms of taste. The Caesar Salad was dripping in dressing and was very spicy. In my husband's words "That's got a kick to it". My daughter had the Rigatoni with Vodka sauce and it was also swimming in sauce. This just isn't the Italian experience that we are used to. The kicker is the price tag...over $225 for 3 pasta dishes, a salad and 3 glasses of wine is not at all worth the price tag. On top of that the restaurant is small but everyone is packed in like sardines. And the valet is $12 additional. Had the food been exceptional, I would not take issue with the price tag or the cost of the valet.

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  4. Rey

    Austin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best service and amazing food! Treated my wife for her birthday and really made her night! Thank you

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  5. Erin

    VIP

    Houston

    64 reviews

    5.0

    64 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent all around. From hostess to waiter to manager. Food was outstanding. What a gem in Austin. We will be back.

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  6. Cristian

    Austin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a sweet little time celebrating my girlfriend’s birthday at Sammie’s! Walked into a really cozy environment, kind of hard to believe this is in Austin, felt like we were back in New York City. Very tasteful & welcoming interior, with plenty of warm greetings from the staff. I thought it was really cool to see all the chefs in the back of the house lock-in with all the orders being requested, they looked solid. Got sat down & had Grace as our server & she took very good care of us. Poured the sparking water & handled the scheduling of our food in a very professional manner. She eventually got cut & we closed out our night with another awesome server, Shea. They were a really good team & that’s something really positive that we like at Sammie’s, is that, everyone that works there together really seem to have everyone’s back. Very sweet & friendly Texan energy. The food was very, very good; my girlfriend was so in love with the Calamari. We’ll have to go there again because it was such a sweet romantic night & the service was superb! Thank y’all for everything! Even the “Happy Birthday” note at our table! Until next time!

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  7. Fred

    Austin

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first visit to Sammie’s and it doesn’t disappoint. Great food, excellent service. We know now why it’s so hard to get a reservation. Highly recommended.

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  8. Wyn

    VIP

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an amazing experience. I look forward to eating here every time we book. Thank you for a fantastic birthday lunch.

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  9. Eric

    VIP

    Chicago

    47 reviews

    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great experience at the Sammie’s Jazz Lunch. The band was great, as always. Great service and a fun atmosphere. Delicious and satisfying food and a very interesting wine list with some unusual and excellent Italian varietals.

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  10. Walker

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food,awesome vibe, & great service. Perfect date night setting

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FAQs

Sammie's Italian is rated 4.8 stars by 1465 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 109 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Sammie's Italian

807 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78703-5403

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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