Can We Make A Run For Austin's Best Pasta: La Volta's Handcrafted Classics Are Making Their Case
Austin’s Hidden Pasta Gem
Move over, pizza—La Volta Pizza Club’s new pasta dishes are stealing the spotlight. From slow-simmered beef Bolognese to bright basil pesto rigatoni, we’re bringing (not-so) authentic Italian pasta to Austin’s downtown area. Forget the chains; this is house-made, love-filled perfection.
Why La Volta’s Pastas Stand Out
1. Eddie’s Beef Bolognese – A Slow-Simmered Masterpiece
48-hour beef ragù (rich, deep flavors) - Coming from Discada, Chef Eddie knows a thing or two about slowly simmering and preparing meats. A delicious decade old recipe, our Bolognese is a monument to all things wonderful and delicious.
Parmesan & chives (the perfect finish) - chives might make a few Italians scoff, but we don’t care. Not only do they make the dish visually stunning? They offer a freshness that is difficult to beat.
"This isn’t just the best pasta in Austin—it’s a not-so-traditional tribute to Italian comfort food." - Alan Gonzales
2. Pesto alla Genovese – Fresh, Vibrant & Customizable
House-made basil pesto (no jarred shortcuts) - True to La Volta fashion, we make our pesto fresh and in-house because, let’s face it, the jarred stuff just isn’t going to cut it.
Al dente rigatoni (holds the sauce beautifully) - Mouth feel is everything when it comes to well executed pasta dishes. That’s why we take extra care in delivering a pasta that can handle of drop of pesto we throw at it.
Add chicken (+$5) for a 24 hour marinated, juicy protein boost that gives this dish an excellent lift.
"A taste of Liguria, right in downtown Austin."
3. What Makes This Truly Authentic Italian American?
✅ Imported Ingredients: Grana Padano, Campagna tomatoes
✅ Handmade Touch: Sauces simmered for hours, pasta cooked al dente
✅ Roman-Inspired, Texas-Approved: Hearty portions with bold flavors
"We respect tradition but we do it our way (like Frank said)—no tiny portions or fussy plating, just the best pasta Austin has to offer."
4. Perfect Wine Pairings for La Volta’s Pastas
Great pasta deserves great wine. Here’s how to pair our Roman-inspired dishes with bottles from our curated Italian-heavy list:
1. Eddie’s Beef Bolognese
Best Pairing: Oddero Langhe Barolo ($105/bottle)
Why: The Nebbiolo grape’s tannins cut through the rich ragù, while its raspberry notes brighten the dish.
Budget Pick: Clovis Côtes de Rhône ($14/glass)
Grenache/Syrah blend offers jammy fruit to complement the beef.
2. Pesto alla Genovese
Best Pairing: Rottensteiner Kitz ($14/glass)
Northern Italy’s answer to pesto: Sauvignon Blanc’s acidity balances the basil’s herbaceousness.
Splurge: Malvira Roero Arneis ($70/bottle)
Piedmont’s Arneis grape shares pesto’s homeland—pair them for a regional duo.
3. Pro Tip: Wednesday Wine Nights
Double the indulgence: Pair our delicious pastas with ½ off select bottles on Wednesdays.
Where to Find Us
"Craving Italian pasta? Visit us at 900 West 10th Street (just off Lamar). Pro tip: Pair your pasta with our Cacio e Pepe arancini for the ultimate Italian feast."
