Sunday Brunch — 10AM to 2PM
Sundays are slower here. The kitchen opens at 10. Espresso, fresh pasta, eggs cooked properly. A good way to spend a Sunday morning in East Austin.
Dinner service starts at 5PM. Walk-ins welcome for brunch; reservations suggested for parties of 4+.
In Naples, Sunday morning means a long, slow breakfast — cornetto from the bar, strong espresso, maybe a plate of something warm with eggs. Anthony wanted to bring that feeling to East Austin. Brunch here is unhurried. Come in, sit down, order something good.
The pasta on the brunch menu is fresh, same as dinner. The eggs come from a farm in Wimberley. The espresso is from a small Italian roaster Anthony has been ordering from since 2018. Everything on this menu has a story.
Brunch Menu
Uova in Purgatorio — $16
Eggs poached directly in San Marzano tomato sauce with chili flakes, garlic, and torn basil. Called "eggs in purgatory" because they sit in the red. Served with thick grilled bread. One of the most satisfying things you can eat on a Sunday morning.
Frittata di Stagione — $17
An open Italian omelette, cooked thick and firm, filled with seasonal vegetables and cheese. The filling changes week to week based on what's good at the farms. Right now: zucchini, sun-dried tomato, and Parmigiano-Reggiano aged 24 months.
Tagliolini al Burro e Tartufo — $19
Fresh thin pasta in brown butter and black truffle shavings. A brunch pasta. You didn't know you needed pasta before noon until you have this one. Light enough for morning, rich enough to be satisfying.
Prosciutto e Uova — $18
Prosciutto di Parma, two fried eggs with runny yolks, roasted cherry tomatoes, and arugula. Bread on the side. A simple Italian breakfast plate, done with the quality of ingredients that makes it feel different from what you'd make at home.
Pancakes alla Ricotta — $14
Ricotta pancakes with lemon zest, served with orange-honey butter and fresh berries. Lighter than standard pancakes, slightly more interesting. This is what Anthony makes on Sunday mornings before the restaurant opens. He put it on the menu because staff kept requesting it.
Cannoli per Colazione — $9 (two pieces)
The breakfast cannoli. Same recipe as dinner — fried-to-order shells, cold sweet ricotta filling — but with a Nutella swirl and toasted hazelnuts for brunch. People order these at dinner thinking they're for dessert and then want them for breakfast. Now you can.
Cornetto & Cappuccino — $8
A flaky Italian pastry and a properly made cappuccino. If you want to understand what an Italian morning feels like, order this and sit by the window. Don't rush it.
Sunday brunch: 10AM–2PM at 1847 E 6th Street
Walk-ins welcome • Reservations for parties of 4+ recommended