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Sammie's Italian, Austin, TX

Sammie's Italian

4.8
4.8
1519 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM

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Booked 56 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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Neighborhood
    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.

What 1,519 people are saying

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

Loved For

  • Austin

    Italian

  • Austin

    Most Booked

  • Austin

    Italian

  • Austin

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sammie's Italian in Austin offers a "phenomenal" dining experience with standout "classic Italian dishes" and a "retro Italian-American ambiance." Guests rave about the "impeccable service" and "amazing food," highlighting dishes like the "Caesar salad" and "chicken parm." Despite some concerns about noise, it's a "gem" for special occasions.
1,519 Reviews
  1. Debbie

    VIP

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Appetizer was awesome. Caesar salad good but too much dressing. Portions were very generous. Think about splitting.

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  2. Alicia

    VIP

    Austin

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. The restaurant is loud, though.

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  3. pam

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love a booth at Sammie's. Warm atmosphere. Great drinks, apps and dinner. Always a good time, if a bit loud.

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  4. Lisa

    VIP

    San Antonio

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mozzarella sticks and red sauce were amazing! The lasagna is authentic and the best I’ve had in a long time. It’s a repeat visit for sure!

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  5. Aubrey

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Got to the reservation early and they still let us sit easily. Very romantic and clean. Dark red lighting and very pretty. Food was so wonderful and not too much where you walk away feeling gross. Service was fast and friendly. Will 100% be back!

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  6. christie

    VIP

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best waiter- Samil So friendly and literally everything delicious- arugula salad order with light Parmesan

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  7. Kim

    Central Texas

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated a birthday and had a lovely, low key time, just like we wanted. Food and service were terrific!

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  8. Sara

    VIP

    San Antonio

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was good, not great for the price. Rather go to Red Ash.

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  9. Leslie

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sammie's was an exquisite dining experience from beginning to end. While extremely noisy and loud, it only added to the authentic Italian experience. Wait staff was highly attentive and helpful with food and wine selections. Wonderful menu...highly recommend the shrimp francese and veal marsala. Also the arugula salad was excellent. Very very pleasant evening spent celebrating 2 birthdays. One of my top five meals for sure!

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  10. Zachary

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    a great date night to celebrate my birthday. wonderful service. Our server zach was exceptional and the entire staff was very attentive.

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FAQs

Sammie's Italian is rated 4.8 stars by 1519 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM

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Booked 56 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Sammie's Italian

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

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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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