Aviator Pizza, Parmer
18 people recommend, 5 warn against itcounted across its outletsvia r/austinfood28 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Aviator is recommended across its Austin outlets, including West Parmer, where a commenter favors the outdoor setting. One diner recommends cauliflower crust and another the Four Cheese pie. Critics describe sweet crust or mediocre pizza, while a former fan reports a decline. A diner prefers eating it at the restaurant because it travels poorly, and others question the price. South Congress also receives favorable and unfavorable comments.
Address
Aviator Pizza & Drafthouse, 4005 W Parmer Ln Ste E, Austin, TX 78727
At a glance
- Price
- Mid-range
- Best for
- Dine-in
- Opinions divided
- Yes
Nearby on this map
Other places on this map closest to Aviator Pizza, Parmer, as the crow flies.
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/stevenashattack in r/austinfood · Jan 2026delivery
In South Austin has had luck with Aviator deliveries.
- Recommendsu/geminival in r/austinfood · Mar 2025
Gives this as a direct answer to the request.
- Caveatu/spartanerik in r/austinfood · Dec 2024
Calls Aviator's offerings across the board very poor; no particular dish named.
- Recommendsu/ryvion in r/austinfood · Dec 2023
Names the Parmer-area Aviator as an answer to the vegan pizza request.
- Recommendsu/Nanakatl in r/austinfood · Dec 2023taste
Calls Aviator tasty and says a vegan friend considers it their go-to local pie.
- Recommendsu/Bearsthtdance in r/austinfood · Sep 2025taste
Likes it more than Pinthouse.
- Recommendsu/EdibleWerewolf in r/austinfood · Sep 2026
Lists it among spots it rates highly.
- Caveatu/AUserNeedsAName in r/austinfood · Dec 2024taste
Tried the pizza recently and found it poor: overly sweet crust, weak toppings, underbaked.
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- Caveatu/FalafelJohnsonIV in r/austinfood · Feb 2026taste
Finds the pies expensive and not a favorite, though the sandwiches are good.
- Recommendsu/lemonade_149 in r/austinfood · Jan 2025taste
Calls Aviator's cauliflower-crust pie very good.
- Mixedu/ThatDudeFromReddit in r/austinfood · Dec 2024taste
Finds the crust overly sugary, but a buffalo chicken pizza there was tolerable; would only suggest it if forced.
- Recommendsu/kmardil in r/austinfood · Sep 2026
Says they love this pizza spot, while noting local pizza opinions vary widely.
- Recommendsu/intronert in r/austinfood · Feb 2026taste
Calls the pizza good and praises the outdoor seating as pleasant.
- Caveatu/Routine-Fee-79 in r/austinfood · Sep 2025consistency
Was great at first, then declined after an ingredient change; no plans to return.
- Caveatu/johnnymacdoodle in r/austinfood · Sep 2025service
Lives by it and is really not a fan; says service blows.
- Mixedu/Solo123024 in r/austinfood · Sep 2025delivery
Finds the pizza noticeably better eaten in, since it doesn't travel well.
- Recommendsu/IAmSportikus in r/austinfood · Sep 2025taste
Pretty solid pizza, not NY style, reminded them of Pinthouse before its decline.
- Mixedu/deewon in r/austinfood · Sep 2025taste
Says Aviator is alright but not great.
- Recommendsu/BreakingPitch in r/austinfood · Sep 2025taste
Plain cheese pies here have worked well for them so far.
- Recommendsu/Aggressive-Sample612 in r/austinfood · Aug 2025taste
Calls Aviator good despite it costing a bit more, and notes it has gluten-free options.
- Recommendsu/pjcowboy in r/austinfood · Dec 2024taste
The South Congress branch reminds them of Gatti's, but better.
- Recommendsu/jaidagrace in r/austinfood · Jan 2024taste
Really enjoys the crust at Aviator.
- Mixedu/cheesemonger95 in r/austinfood · Dec 2023taste
Praises the beer selection but calls the pizza there mediocre.
- Recommendsu/avozzella6 in r/austinfood · Sep 2025taste
Takeout pizza from the south location is pretty good.
- Recommendsu/JessicaRose in r/austinfood · Jun 2024taste
Says the gluten-free Four Cheese pizza is pretty good.
- Recommendsu/Betdebt in r/austinfood · Sep 2025
Ranks Aviator third in their personal list.
- Mixedu/timeaisis in r/austinfood · Mar 2025taste
Says a pie here looks nearly identical to the photo, though not a personal favorite.
- Recommendsu/djmattyp77 in r/austinfood · Jan 2024
Answers with Aviator as a bare suggestion.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.