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Our Story
At Moderna, the passion is in the dough, the pride is in the pie. Led by Chef Leo, one of the world’s foremost pizza masters, our kitchen blends classic Italian tradition with the fearless spirit of Austin. From scratch-made pastas to modern riffs on timeless dishes, every plate tells a story.
A modern evolution of Italian tradition born in Austin, Texas
Moderna Bar & Pizzeria is not just a pizzeria—it is an elevated Italian dining experience, offering a full Italian menu alongside a thoughtfully crafted cocktail program. At its foundation is Post-Heritage Neapolitan, a new category of pizza making created by Maestro Leo Spizzirri and the DNA of the Moderna pizza. Rooted in the centuries-old traditions of Napoli—long-fermented dough, balance, and the instinct of the pizzaiolo—it honors heritage while evolving forward through modern fermentation, regional Italian ingredients, artisan American craftsmanship, and custom Italian ovens. The result is not rebellion, but reverence: classic simplicity meeting bold, seasonal creativity, expressed through innovation.
The Heart and Soul of Moderna
The Golden Oven by Marra Forni
Our custom golden Marra Forni oven isn’t just equipment — it’s the heart of Moderna. Built to be a showpiece and a workhorse, it burns with the fire of Naples while anchoring Austin’s most ambitious Italian kitchen. Where there’s smoke, there’s gold.
The Dough Lab
Behind the golden oven — the heart of Moderna Bar & Pizzeria — is the Dough Lab, a temperature-controlled production space Chef Leo Spizzirri calls the soul of Moderna. Built with a specialized water filtration system and centered around the precision of fermentation, the Dough Lab is where every pizza dough, fresh pasta, and house bread begins each morning. Led daily by Bakery Production Manager Daniela Mendez, it is a space dedicated to craftsmanship, heritage grains, and the discipline of traditional Italian technique meeting modern innovation.
Food, Drinks, & Interior
Neapolitan-inspired pizzas baked at 700 degrees in 2.5 minutes.
Italian-Texan cocktails and a wine list built for both purists and explorers.
A sleek modern Italian pizzeria featuring an elegant open kitchen, luxurious seating, and a warm sophisticated dining ambiance.
Experience
Moderna lives on West 6th — the crossroads of Austin energy. Dinner with friends, late-night drinks, or a celebratory feast, this is a place where the lights are warm, the oven glows, and every night feels like an occasion.
Food, Drinks, & Interior
Experience
Moderna lives on West 6th — the crossroads of Austin energy. Dinner with friends, late-night drinks, or a celebratory feast, this is a place where the lights are warm, the oven glows, and every night feels like an occasion.
