Week 8: Red House Pizzeria

For this week's pizza review we found ourselves in Austin, TX.  We left the kids at home with Grandma and headed south for the weekend to run the LiveStrong Austin Marathon.  It was a busy two days, but of course we found the time to check out a local pizza favorite.  Needless to say after a lengthy run through our state's capital, we were beyond hungry for our weekly pizza fix.  After considerable research we agreed upon Red House Pizzeria just outside downtown. 

The giant outdoor patio and relaxed atmosphere were just what we needed.  The ambiance alone was enough to get our evening off on the right foot.  The vibe here was unlike anywhere we have been in Dallas, and we appreciated the hospitality.  The place was a true taste of what we have grown to love about our short visits in Austin.  The pizza however had to be put to the test.

Herb Roasted Chicken

We brought a friend along to help with the pizza assessment, which allowed for the sampling of 3 different pizzas on the menu.  The pizza's size was fairly small (12" and 14"), but the flavors were unique and bold.  After long debate, we opted for 3 pizzas: Marghertia, Herb Roasted Chicken, and Artichoke.  The flavor combination on the Herb Roasted Chicken was unique - you could taste several flavors not typically found on your standard pizza.  It was by far our favorite, and reason enough to return.  We all found the  Artichoke pizza to be pretty salty for our taste, but with pesto, kalamata olives, and feta what else did we expect?  Finally the Margherita was delicious, but did not stand out when compared to others we have had.  At less than $9 per pizza we also found the value to be worth mentioning.  The crust was light, yet chewy enough.  

Artichoke

All in all the setting alone is worth the visit, and the pizza was delicious and distinctive.  However, we've got a lot more pizza to eat in Dallas before we'll be visiting the Red House Pizzeria again.

Margherita

The Final Report: 7.5 out of 10

Our legs and stomachs should be recovered before next weekend.  We look forward to being back in our home stomping grounds.