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Cipollina
Cipollina is a neighborhood bistro serving Mediterranean-inspired, locally-sourced food. Our seasonal menu features salads, small plates, large plates and wood-fired pizzas. We’re open for lunch and dinner daily. Reservations accepted and walk-ins also welcome.
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71 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 71 reviews
5 stars
(27)
4 stars
(30)
3 stars
(10)
2 stars
(4)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(49)
- fit for foodies(35)
- romantic(16)
- special occasion(14)
- good for groups(9)
- notable wine list(8)
Cipollina Reviews List
Review 1 for Cipollina
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
A slice of Italy!
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My experience at Cipollina was good. If you're looking for eating in a place with a café approach that doesn't require you to dress up or pay big $$ this is good place for this. Is located in good neighborhood of Austin, where you can feel comfortable surround by other great restaurants. Cipollina is a phenomenal place to grab a quick bite to eat like oven pizza, cheese with honey, and a glass of wine. If I would change something it would be for the restaurant to invest in an outdoor seating. After all it is Austin who doesn’t like to enjoy a delicouse glass of wine accompany by a tasty pizza enjoying the weather,"
Dined on 5/14/2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for Cipollina
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I took my mom for an early Mother's Day lunch and we loved it. Our table tried a sandwich, a pizza and a salad - all very tasty. I would definitely recommend this place."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 3 for Cipollina
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
loyal fans
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We have been to cipollina several times over the years and the food is always great."
Dined on 4/29/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Cipollina
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We're hooked!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We are regulars because the food, service and atmosphere are all great!"
Dined on 04/20/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for Cipollina
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
We chose to dine at dinner.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We chose to dine at dinner. The restaurant was busy for a Wednesday. They offered a special menu. We tried all they had to offer on that specific menu. The food tasted good however the portions were meager at best, especially considering the prices. The waitress seemed new or over-worked. It was hard to get her attention."
Dined on 04/17/2013
2013
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Review 6 for Cipollina
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Absolutely wonderful!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Cipollina was a delightful treat! We attended to try out the menu for restaurant week, and will definitely be coming back for more. The food was delicious, the service was superb, and the neighborhood surrounding is lovely."
Dined on 04/16/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 7 for Cipollina
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
This is our second time here
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This is our second time here and most likely our last. I ordered the seared tuna salad and it was horrible. The tuna was gray and in large chunks. Not pleasant at all, so needless to say I didn't have lunch."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2005
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Review 8 for Cipollina
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
I've got to say, the food
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I've got to say, the food was not good this time. This is my wife's favorite spot and always her choice for birthdays and anniversaries but we both did not like the restaurant week entrees this time. We'll probably reduce the amount of times we come here because of this. Service was still top notch like always."
Dined on 04/09/2013
2008
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Review 9 for Cipollina
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very well prepared dishes
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Very well prepared dishes even if the boar one was a little salty. Thoughtful wine list."
Dined on 04/08/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 10 for Cipollina
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
A tasty brunch
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Ginger champagne drink was disappointing, not a sharp enough ginger taste to be distinctive. Eggplant Benedict was good, the Swiss chard and eggplant a nice alternative to usual eggs Benedict, and the eggs were poached to perfection--slightly soft yolk in firm white. My brother said the steak hash was very good. We all liked the creme brûlée, and the citrus tart presented a tasty alternative to the usual--a citrus marmalade on top of a creamy layer."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2012
Special Features: great for brunch
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Review 11 for Cipollina
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Cipollina is our favorite
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Cipollina is our favorite place to eat out!"
Dined on 03/23/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 12 for Cipollina
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Rave from a regular
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food and service. One of our favorite places to eat!"
Dined on 03/01/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 13 for Cipollina
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We went for lunch on a Sunday,
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We went for lunch on a Sunday, and they did not have their lunch menu available. The brunch menu was good, but not what we were looking for. The food has been good every time I've been there. I like their lunch menu; we just didn't realize it wasn't available on Sundays."
Dined on 02/24/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 14 for Cipollina
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
It has good pizza. They have
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"It has good pizza. They have an interesting set up, but wish the food was better. They try too hard to make it fancy and exotic rather than simple and good."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2011
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Review 15 for Cipollina
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Cipollina has some of the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Cipollina has some of the best food I can recall tasting. Grant it, we've only tried a few different pizzas and some appetizers the times we have been there. I will specify, Cipollina has the best pizza I have ever eaten, along with delicious salads and appetizers. Affordable prices to boot. If you are interested in amazingly delicious food for a fair price then look no further. Friendly staff, nice ambience etc. All good."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 16 for Cipollina
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Pizza pretty good. Gnocchi
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Pizza pretty good. Gnocchi just barely ok. Wouldn't go back"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2010
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Review 17 for Cipollina
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We had a fantastic dinner
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had a fantastic dinner at this lovely restaurant in a terrific Austin neighborhood. The menu was diverse and interesting, the wine list sparkled with some fresh and different selections, and the atmosphere and service were great. The food -- very good!"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2005
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 18 for Cipollina
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Went on Valentine's Day and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Went on Valentine's Day and were very happy. Planned on the set menu, diverted to their dinner menu and had a great meal. But their service was the real stand-out - samples of wine to help make a decision, unobtrusive but always there when needed, etc. Friendly but also very professional. We'll be back. Thanks!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 19 for Cipollina
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Underwhelmed
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I was actually a little disappointed in Cipollina given the reviews I'd read. Despite having a reservation we had to wait at the bar for 15 minutes, which wasn't a huge deal given that it was Valentine's day, but still. The food was...ok. I got the pork belly pizza, and maybe I'm just too sensitive to it, but boy oh boy the gorgonzola was much too salty for my tastes, especially in conjunction with the pork belly. The steak my date got was cooked med. rare but the outside was charred. Again, these are just opinions and one should keep in mind how busy they were given it was Valentine's Day, but I still was a bit disaapointed in the service and food quality. It wasn't bad, it just wasn't what I was expecting"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
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Review 20 for Cipollina
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
It is difficult to find a
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"It is difficult to find a quiet restaurant these days. The first time I went to Cipollina it was for a girl's night out and it was wonderful! It was quiet so we could enjoy conversation. The food and wine were superb. I went back this weekend with 4 adults and my 8 year old daughter before The Lion King. It was a Saturday night and I was surprised there were a number of families there. I was even more surprised it didn't change the wonderful ambiance of the place. As before, the food and wine were superb and my daughter loved her dish. It's amazing a place could be an excellent place for a girl's night out as well as one for a family! It truly is a neighborhood gym!"
Dined on 02/09/2013
2013
Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 21 for Cipollina
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent service. Delicious
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Excellent service. Delicious food"
Dined on 02/02/2013
2009
Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 22 for Cipollina
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Everything was great...just
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Everything was great...just felt a bit rushed with the check. I prefer to be asked if I am ready for the check versus it just being brought out."
Dined on 01/30/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 23 for Cipollina
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I loved my specially requested
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I loved my specially requested vegan dish.....quinoa and veggies. Except for the salt.....way too salty. I wish there were more choices for vegans on the menu. My husband loved the chicken and the rice patty under it."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Cipollina
Based on the average of (48) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
5 out of 5 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic