# Panciuto opens in Austin

> New Italian American comfort food spot from JewBoy Burgers founder Mo Pittle.
- Title: Panciuto opens in Austin · Nation's Restaurant News | Shortify
- Summary: New Italian American comfort food spot from JewBoy Burgers founder Mo Pittle. Panciuto, an Italian American comfort food restaurant in Austin, opens as Mo…
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## Panciuto opens in Austin
Panciuto opened September 15 in Austin's Hyde Park neighborhood as Mo Pittle's latest venture after rethinking his previous concept.
## Italian American comfort food concept
Pittle aims to serve approachable Italian American comfort food with generous portions and reasonable prices in a casual setting.
## Reconcepting from Umarell
Pittle reworked the space after noticing Umarell was moving away from its original Italian American comfort food vision.
## 1,100 sq ft space
The 1,100-square-foot restaurant seats 63 people inside and 16 outside with local artist prints and a black-and-white checkered floor.
## Hybrid service format
Panciuto uses a counter ordering system where staff brings food to tables for a casual dining experience.
## Menu highlights
The menu features antipasti, salads, pastas, hearty dishes, and desserts like tiramisu and cannoli.
## Pittle's background
Pittle grew up in El Paso, Texas, studied advertising at the University of Texas at Austin, and noticed cultural similarities between Italian and Jewish American communities.
## Expansion plans
Pittle plans to expand lunch menu with sandwiches and introduce happy hour options once liquor license is approved.
## JewBoy Sliders expansion
Pittle's JewBoy Sliders has four locations, each either a food trailer or bar in nightlife areas, and he explores a brick-and-mortar version.
## Key takeaway

Panciuto, an Italian American comfort food restaurant in Austin, opens as Mo Pittle's latest venture after rethinking his previous concept.