Austin’s Best Date Night Restaurants: Where Romance Meets Killer Pizza
Date Night Done Right
"Austin’s food scene delivers everything from food trucks to fine dining – but where do you go when you want effortlessly cool romance? The kind of place where sexy red lighting, hip-hop beats, delicious cocktails and shared slices of perfect pizza set the mood? We might be biased, but La Volta Pizza Club was made for nights like these. Here’s why we’re one of Austin’s best date night restaurants (plus a few other worthy contenders)."
1) What Makes La Volta Perfect for Dates?
The Vibes:
Moody red lighting after dark
Curated hip-hop and Italo disco soundtrack
Lively but intimate energy (no stuffy silence here)
The Food:
Shareable plates: Cacio e Pepe arancini, Caesar salad (Pro tip: ask for a side of chili oil)
Pizza designed to impress: Try the Vodka Pie ( a little spicy, creamy, unforgettable)
Craft cocktails that pair perfectly (ask for the Hot Honey to pair with your pie)
The Location:
Near downtown: West 10th Street puts you in the heart of it all
Close to UT campus and right by some of Austin’s hottest bars
Easy access makes us an elite AND easy Austin dinner date spot
"A hot date night that involves pizza, sexy red lighting, and maybe even some cacio e pepe arancini." - Do512
2) 4 Other Date-Worthy Austin Restaurants
Justine’s (French bistro with moody patio vibes)
Emmer & Rye (Upscale seasonal tasting menus)
Nightcap (Cozy cocktail den with small plates)
Top Roe (Downtown Hand Roll bar with intimate ambience)
3) Pro Tips for the Perfect Pizza Date
Timing: Book your table after 8pm for the full red-lit ambiance.
Order: Start with a Caesar salad (+ chili oil), split a White Pie, and don’t skip dessert (cheesecake w/ strawberry compote).
Seating: Request a table in our gallery room for extra intimacy.
4) Book Your Table
"Ready to impress? Reserve your table at Austin’s sexiest pizza spot. (P.S. Our bartenders make a mean Espresso Martini – just sayin’).”
Don’t forget to tag @lavoltapizza in your date night pics!