Beyond Pizza: La Volta’s Must-Try Italian Dishes in Austin, Texas

1. Italy Meets Texas

"At La Volta Pizza Club, our delicious pizza get all the hype—but our other Italian dishes? They’re the unsung heroes of the menu. Think crispy arancini stuffed with Taleggio, Caesar salads with anchovy-rich dressing, and slow-simmered Bolognese that tastes like a Texas nonna’s secret recipe. Here’s why our Italian (and Italian-American) dishes deserve a spot on your table."

2. The Starters That Steal the Show

• Arancini al Cacio e Pepe
  Roman street food meets Austin flair: risotto croquettes filled with Taleggio cheese, draped in a creamy Cacio e Pepe sauce, and finished with lemon zest. Shareable? Technically. Will you want to? Unlikely.

• Caesar Salad
  No sad lettuce here. Our Caesar features house-made dressing (with optional anchovy punch), homemade focaccia croutons, and Grana Padano. Are we making a case for the best Caesar salad in Austin? Yes. Yes we are.

  • Pro move: Add our house-made chili oil for a delicious kick or hit your protein goals with our juicy 24-hour marinated chicken.

• Meatballs
  House-ground beef, Parmesan, and arugula on focaccia—these aren’t your average appetizer. Made in-house and NEVER frozen.

3. House-made Pastas Worth Leaving the Pizza For

• Eddie’s Beef Bolognese
  Slow-simmered beef ragù clings to rigatoni, topped with Parmesan and chives. Hearty and mouth-watering: this blend of classic flavors and top-secret recipe from Chef Eddie will satisfy any craving.

  • Pro tip: Pair with one of our delicious seasonal red wines.

• Pesto alla Genovese
  Bright basil pesto tossed with rigatoni and seasonal greens. Earthy, fresh and absolutely delicious. Tossed in our in-house made pesto sauce.

4. Why This Isn’t Just ‘Italian-American’

• Authentic Touches:

  • 48-hour fermented dough (even for non-pizza dishes).

  • Imported Campagna tomatoes and Grana Padano.

• Texas Flair:

  • Spicy chili oil. Calabrian or Texan? You make the call.

  • Bolognese doesn’t have to be traditional to be delicious. We’ve added some secret ingredients to bring out the right flavors.

5. Taste the Difference

Ready to explore Italy via downtown Austin? Reserve a table or walk in—but save room for arancini. (P.S. Ask about our stracciatella topping for next-level pasta upgrades.)