Umarell occupies a former convenience store in Hyde Park, turned into a counter-service Italian spot with a distinctly Jersey lean. The setup is deliberately low-key: order at the counter, grab a seat, and settle in for red-sauce pastas that anchor the menu. It reads as a neighborhood comfort-food joint rather than a special-occasion destination — the kind of place suited to a weeknight craving rather than a night out.
Austin Chronicle has named Umarell among its city-wide best-of picks.
Austin Chronicle has named Umarell among its city-wide best-of picks.