Baris Pizza & Pasta - Pflugerville

Baris Pizza & Pasta - Pflugerville

Written by Jim Dawson Friday, 07 July 2006

Authentic Italian dishes prepared with family recipes

I’ve had a hard time this month writing the review for Baris Pizza & Pasta. Each time I sit down with an open menu, I notice another item that I just have to try, so I either call in a takeout order or think of reasons to take friends or family to try some authentic Italian dishes.

The owners, Tony and Cheryl Bardhi are originally from New York, and opened their restaurant in the unassuming location on FM 1825 near the soon to be closed Albertsons. Tony’s aunt began the Baris tradition 20 years ago opening a restaurant in Flower Mound, Tx. Today there are several locations in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area.

The couple borrowed the Baris name from his aunt and opened their Pflugerville restaurant nine years ago using her same family recipes.

Pizza is first in the restaurant’s name for a reason. This could be the best pizza in the central Texas area. Baris offers both a Neapolitan-style pizza, which means it’s an ultra-thin crust, and a Deep-dish Sicilian pizza.

My favorite is the White Wonder Pizza, thin-crusted made with spinach, mushrooms, onions, sliced tomatoes, ricotta and mozzarella cheeses – but no red sauce. The flavors of the toppings paired with the delicate texture of the crust provide a memorable meal. ($12.95 -16.95)

For a fast, but tasty lunch, Baris offers specials: Spaghetti w/Meatballs, Stromboli, Chicken Parmigiana, and Cheese Ravioli, all served with salad. ($4.95 – 5.95)

My wife’s favorite dinner entrées are the Chicken Carchovie, a sautéed chicken breast with artichoke hearts and fresh garlic or the Chicken Aristocrat, topped with eggplant & mozzarella cheese. Both are served in a white wine cream sauce over spaghetti. ($8.25) All dinners are served with homemade garlic rolls, a good way to enjoy all of the delicious sauce without licking the plate.

Baris is a favorite place for short people in soccer and baseball uniforms. The kids menu offers Spaghetti w/Meatballs and Cheese Ravioli ($3.50) or a small Cheese Pizza which our granddaughter ate with gusto. ($4.95)

Baris makes a classic New York Italian submarine sandwich, the real deal. My favorite is the Sausage/Pepper Parmigiana ($5.25). The Super Sub is served cold and includes ham, salami, cappicola and provolone, with lettuce and tomatoes and a side of Baris house dressing. ($4.95).

Baris Pizza & Pasta, 1501 W. Pecan, Pflugerville, TX 78660

512-989-8900

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