DeSano Pizzeria Napoletana
82 people recommend, 14 warn against itcounted across its outletsvia r/austinfood30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 30 threads.
What people say, in short
DeSano is recommended across its Austin outlets, including Burnet Road. Diners favor its Neapolitan-style pizza, including the Margherita D.O.P., Bianca and lasagna pie. Delivery also earns recommendations. The style is not for everyone: some dislike the soft or chewy crust, while others question the value. Commenters describe visits to Burnet as well as other Austin branches.
Address
DeSano Pizzeria Napoletana, 8000 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78757
At a glance
- Best for
- Delivery
- 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/ByrsaOxhide in r/austinfood · Mar 2026taste
Author ranks this margherita at the top locally and says leftovers hold up well.
- Recommendsu/Garden_Jolly in r/austinfood · Jun 2026taste
Author says it's their usual delivery order and likes the thin slices with a clear dough flavor.
- Recommendsu/cullman in r/austinfood · Jul 2026
Names Desanos as the answer.
- Recommendsu/DjMoneybagzz in r/austinfood · Jun 2024
Lists DeSano among favorites, referencing its D.O.P. pie.
- Recommendsu/onlineRVS in r/austinfood · Oct 2025
Finds it odd that DeSano is left off the list.
- Recommendsu/kuhkoo in r/austinfood · Feb 2026taste
Says DeSano is near the top of its category and surprisingly good for a chain.
- Caveatu/i-like-turtles-4eva in r/austinfood · Mar 2026price
Says Desano is far too expensive for what it offers.
- Recommendsu/sharpecheddar in r/austinfood · Jan 2025
Names Desano as the top answer to the wood-fired pizza question.
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- Recommendsu/R_Raider86 in r/austinfood · Apr 2025taste
Recommends the Bianca from this place.
- Recommendsu/Javakid67 in r/austinfood · Jun 2024
Loves DeSano but says it's more of a whole-pie spot than a slice place.
- Recommendsu/kyfriedtexan in r/austinfood · Aug 2025parking
Says DeSano's has a roomy parking lot.
- Recommendsu/Of_the_field in r/austinfood · Sep 2025
Names DeSano when asked for the best pizza in town.
- Recommendsu/Suspicious_Yak_1548 in r/austinfood · May 2025
Says they like the place but doubts it serves deep dish.
- Recommendsu/dieselbp67 in r/austinfood · Jan 2026taste
Recommends it.
- Recommendsu/Alternative_Guide_32 in r/austinfood · Jan 2024
Names Desano as a favorite pizzeria.
- Recommendsu/AuntieMeat in r/austinfood · Jun 2026variety
Says the peppadew toppings on this place's pies make them wish other local spots offered the same.
- Recommendsu/MonoBlancoATX in r/austinfood · Jun 2026
Calls Desano's worth a look while noting it is Neapolitan rather than NY style.
- Recommendsu/SixSpeedStarship in r/austinfood · Feb 2026
Loves DeSano and its pizza-making class; thinks it makes a good family gift.
- Recommendsu/illegal_deagle in r/austinfood · Sep 2025taste
Says DeSano is great for Neapolitan-style pizza.
- Mixedu/atx_hater_baiter in r/austinfood · Feb 2026price
Agrees DeSano is strong for a chain but finds it too pricey for what they got.
- Recommendsu/pillionaire in r/austinfood · Mar 2025
Names this among the good pizza places they list.
- Caveatu/titos334 in r/austinfood · Feb 2026taste
Says they don't care for DeSano, but stresses the dislike is about pizza style, not this place.
- Recommendsu/InstrumentalCrystals in r/austinfood · Jan 2024taste
Says Desano is really good.
- Caveatu/Striball in r/austinfood · Jun 2026price
Finds the price ridiculous and says the floppy Neapolitan-style crust no longer suits their taste.
- Caveatu/tigerim in r/austinfood · Feb 2026taste
Implies DeSano falls clearly short of Bufalina.
- Recommendsu/Cniatx1982 in r/austinfood · Jan 2026taste
Usually gets the lasagna pie.
- Recommendsu/A_Possum_Named_Steve in r/austinfood · Oct 2025taste
Says DeSano is good Neapolitan-style pizza, judged on its own style even if not their preference.
- Recommendsu/sock_express34 in r/austinfood · Sep 2025
Calls Desano their go-to pizza.
- Mixedu/BadassBokoblinPsycho in r/austinfood · Jun 2026price
Likes the pizza but thinks it isn't worth the price.
- Mixedu/DeutscheMannschaft in r/austinfood · Jun 2026taste
Calls it definitely good but finds the dough a little too chewy and rubbery, and the price high for the quality.
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