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The Backspace

4.5(823)
Pizza Restaurant

About

The Backspace offers a warm, intimate setting in downtown Austin, ideal for business dinners and small gatherings. Its wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas and shareable small plates pair well with attentive service, creating a focused yet relaxed dining experience.

The venue supports private and semi-private bookings for groups seeking a comfortable, distinctive space. With a mobile pizza oven for off-site catering, The Backspace extends its hospitality beyond the restaurant, making it a versatile choice for corporate events and team meals.

Best for

  • Intimate client dinners with standout Neapolitan pizza
  • Small team gatherings in a cozy, design-forward space
  • Office catering with fresh mobile wood-fired pizza

Request a Package

Tell the venue what you're planning and they'll respond with a custom proposal within 1–2 business days.

Group Dining Event

Custom request

Perfect for team dinners, client lunches, and celebration meals. Reserve a private or semi-private space for your group with food, drinks, and AV if needed.

What's typically included

  • Private or semi-private space
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Happy Hour

Custom request

Host a relaxed evening reception for your team or clients. Reserve a space for drinks and light bites in a social, low-key setting.

What's typically included

  • Private or semi-private space
  • Food & beverage

Full Buyout

Custom request

Take over the entire restaurant for your event. Full control of the space, menu, and atmosphere — ideal for large celebrations or exclusive corporate events.

What's typically included

  • Full venue layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Venue Details

Standout features

Neapolitan-style thin-crust pizza
Food
Neapolitan-style thin-crust pizza
The Backspace is known for its wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas with thin, crisp crusts and generous toppings. Guests frequently praise the pizza as exceptional and memorable, often finishing entire pies in one sitting.
Warm, intimate dining space
Atmosphere
Warm, intimate dining space
A cozy, small venue that creates a distinct ambiance away from the downtown bustle. The setting feels inviting and comfortable for business dinners or small celebrations.
Mobile pizza oven for on-site catering
Catering
Mobile pizza oven for on-site catering
The Backspace offers a unique catering option with a mobile pizza oven that bakes fresh Neapolitan pizzas at your location, whether an office or neighborhood event, handled fully by their catering team.

At a glance

Rated 4.5 on Google · 823 reviews