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Moderna Bar & Pizzeria Launched October Pasta Series

The West 6th Street restaurant is rotating four different Roman pasta and pizza pairings throughout the month.

Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in Italian Food

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Moderna Bar & Pizzeria in Austin's Hartland Plaza is featuring a rotating series of Roman pasta and pizza pairings throughout October 2026. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

Diners at Moderna Bar & Pizzeria in Hartland Plaza can now enjoy a series of rotating menu pairings that match traditional Roman pasta dishes with themed pizza interpretations. The special menu celebrates National Pizza and Pasta Months throughout October 2026.

Why it matters

The promotion highlights classic Roman culinary traditions for local diners during the dual observance of National Pizza Month and National Pasta Month. These limited-time offerings invite the community to visit the 6th Street spot to try distinct flavor profiles on a weekly basis.

The restaurant is offering four distinct pasta and pizza pairings scheduled over a 31-day period. This rotation occurs at their location at 1717 W. 6th St.

The players

Moderna Bar & Pizzeria

An Austin restaurant located at 1717 W. 6th St. in Hartland Plaza.

Michael McNeilly

The chef at Moderna Bar & Pizzeria who curated the October menu.

The details

Chef Michael McNeilly and his culinary team have designed the menu to spotlight the Gricia, Carbonara, Amatriciana, and Cacio e Pepe styles. Each pairing is available exclusively during its designated week as the menu rotates through the month. The items are served at the restaurant located within Hartland Plaza.

Timeline

  1. October 1-10: Cacio e Pepe pairing

  2. October 11-17: Gricia pairing

  3. October 18-24: Carbonara pairing

  4. October 25-31: Amatriciana pairing

The Texas Context

This menu follows the national trend of celebrating National Pizza Month through creative chef-led interpretations. It mirrors similar seasonal culinary events across the city that capitalize on these month-long observances.

Local diners should check their calendars to ensure they visit during the week their preferred Roman dish is on the menu. The pairings will only be available on a rotating basis through October 31.

The takeaway

Keep an eye on the weekly rotation if you want to sample all four Roman specialties. Plan your visit to Hartland Plaza before the final pairing concludes on October 31.

Further reading

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