Ten Calzones To Try in Austin Right Now

by Meghan McCarron Mar 20, 2014, 10:07am CDT

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by Meghan McCarron Mar 20, 2014, 10:07am CDT

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The calzone might not be native to Texas, but there's a number of Austin-area pizzerias that get it right. Eater asked readers to weigh in on their favorites around town, and local expert Tony Villani has some advice on what makes a great calzone. Here are ten calzones to try right now, as well as a few calzone-like offerings worth your time.

Home Slice Pizza

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Home Slice keeps it correct with ricotta in their calzones and a side of marinara. Spinach and meat varieties are also available.

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1415 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704

(512) 444-7437

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Rounders Pizzeria

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1203 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78703

(512) 477-0404

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Little Deli & Pizzeria

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Tony from New Jersey knows how to make a proper calzone. Several combinations are on the menu, but they will make anything custom. Do try the classic just with cheese.

7101-A Woodrow Ave, Austin, TX 78757

(512) 467-7402

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Frank & Angie's

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This old-school Austin pizzeria has a number of playful calzones on the menu, including the Mira Sorvino with chicken and feta.

508 West Ave, Austin, TX 78701

(512) 472-3534

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Promise Pizza

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Vegans, this is the calzone for you. One excited Yelper says, "This is such a simple thing- take a regular calzone and replace the cheese with Daiya.... but other pizza places that offer Daiya as an option don't do vegan calzones. So YAY for Promise Pizza!"

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10225 Research Blvd #110, Austin, TX 78759

(512) 345-7492

Southside Flying Pizza

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Southside serves a spinach calzone with basic and artichoke hearts, as well as that rarely-seen creature, a stromboli. Theirs features chicken, pepperoni, and sausage.