Bufalina
64 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/austinfood30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 33 threads.
What people say, in short
Bufalina and Bufalina Due both earn Austin pizza recommendations; this is the Cesar Chavez outlet. Diners praise the Neapolitan-style pizza, delicate crust and happy-hour value. Others find it expensive or question its advantage over competing pizzerias. A commenter finds the interior tight, while another describes a long wait for happy hour. Experiences differ between the Austin outlets.
Address
Bufalina Pizza, 2215 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702
At a glance
- Price
- Mid-range
- Best for
- Dine-in, Dates, Budget
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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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/sharpecheddar in r/austinfood · Oct 2024value
Enjoyed a happy-hour meal that included pizza and wine.
- Caveatu/nickleback_official in r/austinfood · Jul 2024
Says Bufalina is not even the best pizza in town.
- Recommendsu/bitcoin_moon_wsb in r/austinfood · Dec 2024price
Says the happy hour pizza deal is incredible and cheap.
- Recommendsu/titos334 in r/austinfood · Feb 2026
Says they like Bufalina and suggest it to people who have never tried it.
- Recommendsu/DjMoneybagzz in r/austinfood · Mar 2024
Recommends the Cesar Chavez Bufalina location as a safe pick over the other options.
- Recommendsu/kuhkoo in r/austinfood · Feb 2026taste
Calls Bufalina top-tier and says they love the place.
- Recommendsu/grantismyfriend in r/austinfood · Sep 2025
Would likely crown Bufalina Due as their number-one local pick.
- Recommendsu/HouseHead78 in r/austinfood · Dec 2025taste
Lists this spot among the places that upgraded Austin pizza beyond older options.
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- Recommendsu/Alternative_Guide_32 in r/austinfood · Jan 2024
Names Bufalina as a favorite pizzeria.
- Recommendsu/Ok_Formal2199 in r/austinfood · Jan 2025
Names Bufalina as their pick for the wood-fired pizza question.
- Recommendsu/illegal_deagle in r/austinfood · Sep 2025taste
Says Bufalina is great for Neapolitan-style pizza.
- Recommendsu/No-Employment-8570 in r/austinfood · Feb 2026
Enjoyed returning for dinner and continues to recommend Bufalina.
- Recommendsu/pillionaire in r/austinfood · Mar 2025
Names this among the good pizza places they list.
- Recommendsu/SouthAustinShakedown in r/austinfood · Mar 2025
Lists this among pizza places they like.
- Recommendsu/ready44freddy in r/austinfood · Mar 2026price
Recommends the happy hour, which includes discounted pizzas.
- Mixedu/getchomsky in r/austinfood · Jul 2024taste
Doubts Bufalina's pizza beats Desanos, but finds its atmosphere much better for dates.
- Recommendsu/tigerim in r/austinfood · Feb 2026taste
Calls Bufalina a clear step up from DeSano.
- Recommendsu/PumpkinGator in r/austinfood · Aug 2025
Confirms Bufalina has a Burnet location, agreeing with the suggestion.
- Recommendsu/DeutscheMannschaft in r/austinfood · Jun 2026taste
Says its crust resembles DeSano's but is easier to bite through and more delicate.
- Recommendsu/melodyleeenergy in r/austinfood · Feb 2026
Says they like Bufalina.
- Recommendsu/IAmSportikus in r/austinfood · Oct 2025taste
Calls Bufalina great, though not what they feel like eating at the moment.
- Recommendsu/BigFeetBiggerBoots in r/austinfood · Mar 2025taste
Mentioned among quality Neapolitan pies.
- Recommendsu/afcanonymous in r/austinfood · Oct 2024taste
Calls its red pie delicious.
- Recommendsu/astroboy2116 in r/austinfood · Feb 2026
Strongly suggests the happy-hour red pepperoni pie and says the reader will be glad.
- Recommendsu/thepantages in r/austinfood · May 2025taste
Says they had a vodka pizza there and found it outstanding.
- Recommendsu/asilentthing in r/austinfood · Dec 2024price
Notes the Chavez location is closer and also discounts pizzas during happy hour.
- Recommendsu/Jackson0125 in r/austinfood · Oct 2024
Named among pizza spots they're a big fan of, not ranked against the others.
- Recommendsu/chanelchick in r/austinfood · Mar 2024taste
Calls Bufalina Due their favorite Austin spot, praising the pizza and an acclaimed wine selection.
- Recommendsu/MrBananaPanda in r/austinfood · Jan 2024taste
Recommends Bufalina for Neapolitan-style pizza.
- Recommendsu/Tellmeanamenottaken in r/austinfood · Mar 2025
Replies with this one name as a pizza pick.
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