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Pieous Menu 2026: Wood-Fired Pizza & Pastrami in Austin, TX

Pieous is one of Austin's most acclaimed independent restaurants -- a wood-fired Neapolitan pizzeria that also happens to make some of the best pastrami in Texas. Below: the full menu overview, what to order, vegetarian options, hours, location, and answers to the most common questions about Pieous.

Wood-fired Neapolitan pizzaHouse-cured pastramiSouth AustinCraft, single-locationAcclaimed Austin restaurant
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What to order

The four things you need to know about Pieous

Pieous is built around two things done exceptionally well. Here is the short version before you dive into the full menu.

Signature pizza
Margherita

San Marzano tomato, fior di latte mozzarella, fresh basil -- the benchmark Neapolitan pie.

Signature sandwich
Classic Pastrami

House-cured, thick-cut, on rye with spicy brown mustard. Among the best in Texas.

Vegan option
Marinara Pizza

Tomato, garlic, oregano, olive oil -- no cheese. Classic and excellent.

Must-order combo
Pizza + Pastrami

The Pieous experience: one Neapolitan pie and one pastrami sandwich. The combination is the point.

The pizza

Neapolitan-style, wood-fired, made with intention

Pieous built a custom wood-burning oven and trained their kitchen to produce Neapolitan-style pies at the temperature and speed the style demands -- thin, blistered, light, and quick. San Marzano tomatoes, fior di latte mozzarella, fresh basil, and quality imported Italian ingredients go into every pie.

The menu is tight. There are no novelty toppings. Every pizza is individual-sized. The point is to do a small number of things exceptionally well rather than a large number of things adequately.

  • Custom-built wood-burning oven
  • San Marzano tomatoes, fior di latte mozzarella
  • Individual-sized Neapolitan pies
  • Vegetarian and vegan options (Margherita, Marinara)
  • Rotating seasonal special pie
800+Oven temp (F)
90 secBake time
1Location
S. AustinNeighborhood
The pastrami

Why Austin's best pizza restaurant also makes Texas's best pastrami

Pieous's pastrami is the restaurant's open secret. It is house-cured and smoked on-site using a method that takes days, producing a thick-cut, deeply flavored sandwich that competes with top New York delis.

The Classic Pastrami -- thick-cut, on rye, with spicy brown mustard -- is the most-discussed item at Pieous outside of the pizza itself. It is not a novelty add-on; it is a fully realized, seriously executed dish that stands on its own. The restaurant cures and smokes the pastrami in-house, which is unusual for a restaurant of Pieous's size.

The pastrami frequently sells out before the restaurant closes. Arrive early -- especially on weekends -- if you specifically want the pastrami. The kitchen does not hold pastrami in reserve.

Not affiliated with any New York deli. House-cured and smoked on premises in Austin, TX.

  • House-cured and house-smoked on premises
  • Thick-cut -- NY deli-style portion
  • Classic on rye with spicy brown mustard
  • Reuben variant available (sauerkraut, Swiss, Thousand Island)
  • Sells out -- arrive early on busy days
  • Best in Texas by multiple food critics
What's on the menu

Menu highlights and rotating specials

Pieous keeps a focused menu. These are the key items and what to know about each before you go.

Always

Wood-Fired Margherita

The benchmark pie. San Marzano tomato, fior di latte, fresh basil. Always on the menu and always a safe order.

Always

Classic Pastrami

House-cured, house-smoked NY-style pastrami on rye. The sandwich that built Pieous's reputation.

Rotating

Seasonal Special Pizza

A rotating special built around local and seasonal ingredients. Different every visit -- worth asking about.

Limited

Daily Soup

House-made soup rotates daily. Sells out. Ask your server on arrival.

Limited

Pastrami (sells out)

Pieous frequently sells out of pastrami before closing time. Arrive early, especially on weekends.

Most popular

Most-ordered items at Pieous

Based on what Pieous regulars and food critics consistently highlight as the must-orders.

  1. 1Classic Pastrami on RyeThe most-talked-about item. House-cured, house-smoked.See restaurant
  2. 2Margherita PizzaThe benchmark Neapolitan pie.See restaurant
  3. 3Pastrami ReubenPastrami, sauerkraut, Swiss, Thousand Island.See restaurant
  4. 4Marinara PizzaVegan. Tomato, garlic, oregano, EVOO -- no cheese.See restaurant
  5. 5BurrataCreamy burrata with tomato and basil. Strong starter.See restaurant
  6. 6Seasonal Special PizzaRotating special -- ask what's on today.Varies
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Wood-Fired Pizzas7 itemsPastrami Sandwiches3 itemsStarters & Salads3 itemsDrinks4 itemsDesserts2 items
The full menu

Every category at Pieous

Pieous runs a focused menu. Wood-fired pizzas, house pastrami sandwiches, starters, drinks, and dessert. Items and availability vary -- call ahead or check pieous.com for daily specials.

About prices. Pieous does not publish a full price list online. Prices shown on this page are omitted intentionally. For current pricing, visit pieous.com or call the restaurant directly. This page is an independent reference and is not affiliated with Pieous.
Dietary options

Vegetarian, vegan, and dietary notes

Pieous accommodates vegetarian diners well through their pizza menu. Several pies are vegetarian by default (Margherita, Mushroom, Seasonal specials when meatless), and the Marinara is vegan -- San Marzano tomato, garlic, oregano, and olive oil, no cheese.

The pastrami sandwiches are all meat-based. Starters like Burrata and the Arugula Salad are vegetarian. Always confirm with the restaurant for current dairy-free, gluten-free, or other specific dietary requirements -- the kitchen can advise on cross-contact and substitution options.

  • Vegan: Marinara pizza
  • Vegetarian: Margherita, Mushroom pizza, Arugula Salad, Burrata
  • Meat-based: All pastrami sandwiches
  • Gluten: Confirm with restaurant -- kitchen handles flour dough
  • Dairy: Marinara and Vegan salads can be dairy-free -- confirm
Hours & location

Where to find Pieous in Austin

Pieous is located at 4729 Manchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78745 -- in the Manchaca/Slaughter Lane area on Austin's south side. It is a destination restaurant, not a high foot-traffic location. Parking is available on-site.

The restaurant is typically open Wednesday through Sunday. Hours shift seasonally and the kitchen closes early when it runs out of food -- particularly the pastrami. Confirm hours at pieous.com before making the trip.

Key visiting tips: Arrive before noon for lunch if you want pastrami. Weekend waits are common. They do not always take reservations for small parties.

  • Address: 4729 Manchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78745
  • Open: Wed--Sun (confirm at pieous.com)
  • Closed: Typically Mon & Tue
  • Pastrami: Sells out -- arrive early
  • Parking: On-site lot
  • Reservations: Check pieous.com or call
Common questions

Pieous -- frequently asked questions

Quick answers to the most common questions about Pieous's menu, hours, pastrami, and what to order.

What is Pieous known for in Austin?

Pieous is celebrated for two things that seem unlikely together: Neapolitan-style wood-fired pizza and house-cured NY-style pastrami sandwiches. Both are done with serious craft. The pastrami is house-smoked and rivals top New York delis, while the pizzas use quality Italian ingredients baked in a custom wood-burning oven. It has become one of Austin's most acclaimed independent restaurants.

Where is Pieous located in Austin?

Pieous is located at 4729 Manchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78745, in the Manchaca/Slaughter Lane corridor on Austin's south side. The restaurant is not in a high-foot-traffic area -- it's a destination spot. Check pieous.com for current hours and any temporary closures before you visit.

Does Pieous take reservations?

Pieous has historically operated with limited or walk-in-only seating, particularly for weekday lunch and early dinner. Availability and reservation policies can change -- always check pieous.com or call ahead, especially for groups or weekend visits. Lines form early on busy days.

What kind of pizza does Pieous make?

Pieous makes Neapolitan-style, wood-fired pizzas with a thin, slightly charred crust and quality toppings. They use San Marzano tomatoes, fior di latte mozzarella, and imported Italian ingredients where it matters. The oven -- a central piece of the restaurant -- runs at very high heat for a fast, blistered bake typical of authentic Neapolitan technique. Pies are individual-sized.

Is the pastrami at Pieous really that good?

Yes -- the pastrami at Pieous is widely considered among the best in Texas and competes with top New York delis. It is house-cured and smoked on-site, thick-cut, with serious flavor and tenderness. The combination of elite pizza and elite pastrami at one spot is what has earned Pieous its unusual reputation in Austin.

Does Pieous have vegetarian or vegan options?

Yes. Several pizzas are vegetarian or vegan by default -- the Margherita (vegetarian) and Marinara (vegan, no cheese) are always available. Salads and some starters are also vegetarian-friendly. Pastrami sandwiches are meat-based. For specific dietary needs, call ahead or check with the restaurant on the day of your visit.

What are Pieous's hours?

Pieous hours vary and the restaurant is typically closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, with service Wednesday through Sunday. They sell out frequently -- especially of the pastrami -- and may close early once the kitchen runs out. Always confirm current hours at pieous.com before making the trip.

How much does a pizza at Pieous cost?

Pieous does not publish a full price list online. Based on the restaurant's positioning as a craft, single-location independent pizzeria in Austin, individual wood-fired pizzas typically fall in the $14--$22 range, and pastrami sandwiches in the $16--$22 range -- consistent with comparable Austin craft-pizza restaurants. Confirm current pricing directly with the restaurant.

Is Pieous affiliated with any other Austin restaurants?

Pieous is an independent, single-location restaurant -- it is not a chain and is not affiliated with any restaurant group. It is privately owned and operated. The unusual pizza-and-pastrami concept is unique to this location.

About Pieous

The Austin wood-fired pizza and pastrami restaurant that shouldn't work -- but does.

Pieous opened in south Austin (Manchaca/Slaughter area) with a concept that sounded unusual: a Neapolitan pizzeria that also makes serious New York-style deli pastrami. The combination should not work. It works completely.

The pizza is made in a custom wood-burning oven at Neapolitan temperatures -- thin crust, blistered edges, quality Italian ingredients, short bake time. The pastrami is house-cured and smoked over days, thick-cut and served on rye with spicy brown mustard. Both are done at a level that justifies the restaurant's reputation as one of Austin's best.

Pieous is independently owned and operated. There is one location. It is not a chain. When it sells out -- of pastrami, of daily specials -- it closes. That's the deal, and Austin loves it for it.

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