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Trattoria Lisina

4.7
4.7
6722 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
Situated in the Texas hill country just outside of Austin, this rustic, casual destination, created and owned by the Mandola Family, offers a new dining experience and boasts a widely varied menu of authentic country-style Italian fare and modern takes on classic Italian dishes. We offer an extensive wine list consisting of purely Italian wines.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 73 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Italian

  • Hours of Operation

    Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (512) 894-3111

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive Chef

    Juan Carlos Buenaventura

  • Private party facilities

    Our Veranda overlooking the vineyard makes a great setting to have from 25-160 people for a family style dinner.

  • Private party contact

    our Private Event Coordinator : (512) 221-0773

  • Neighbourhood

    Driftwood

  • Cross Street

    FM 1826

  • Parking Details

    Our parking is adjacent to the restaurant with convenient and ample space.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 6,722 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Austin

    Italian

  • Austin

    Italian

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our favorite date night spot! The pasta is fresh and homemade and service is always great
  2. JeffB

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful time here for dinner-the only thing missing was outdoor patio seating.
  3. RandyJ

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Always good food and nice setting. A little disappointed in that when I made the reservation I stated that it was our Anniversary. Then the Hostess, Waiter and a person that came to box up some take home food all asked if it was a special occasion. Which we responded that it was our 48th Wedding Anniversary. Most upscale restaurants usually bring out some type of dessert for special occasions. In fact at a table close to us they brought out something for a teenage girl for her birthday. But they never ask or brought us anything.
  4. BLM60

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of my favorite places. A wonderful dining experience from start to finish.
  5. JoeD

    Exclusive

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time back in 10 years, for anniversary dinner and food presentation and quality was outstanding. Italian atmosphere and white table cloth at table by window overlooking vineyards. Wine expensive, only few available by glass, not much options there unless you opt for full bottle of an Italian wine you're not familiar with. Definitely recommend Trattoria.
  6. LuanneP

    Austin

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    always my favorite place to go. The food is amazing and the setting is beautiful.
  7. DanM

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of our favorites! Great food, as good as anything else in Austin, and a fabulous ambiance! Feels like we are on vacation in Italy. Love the winery right next door, and the beautiful outside seating under the trees (for the wine, not the dinner). We will be back again and again.
  8. GlenJ

    San Antonio

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and ambiance. Our food was delicious!
  9. Jabberwalky

    Austin

    23 reviews

    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    We love coming here - the food is fantastic, the wine list is extensive, and it's a great place to celebrate a special occasion. However, the last few times we've been, it's been LOUD. This past experience, there was a family a few tables over that allowed their child to play on their tablet at the table, and the volume was turned up so loud that it was distracting our conversation across the room. We asked our waiter, who had his manager politely tell them to turn it down, which they did. Kudos to the manager who appeared very polite about it, but I wish this wasn't an issue at all at any restaurant, much less one I consider for date night and special occasions.
  10. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    124 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    124 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely phenomenal Italian food The place is worth the drive!
  11. LDaveA

    Austin

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a good dinner and a nice drive in the hill country. See ya next time.
  12. Leica

    New Mexico

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a favorite. Lovely setting excellent food, and an extremely good waiter.
  13. JoshS

    Austin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Went for a graduation dinner for my daughter and it was great. Great food, place, service, etc. This is our go to place for special moments and has been for over a decade and it never disappoints!
  14. OpenTable Diner

    Exclusive

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We celebrated my daughter’s graduation at Trattoria. Everything about this place was superb. The scenery is beautiful. There’s a cute vineyard right next to it. The outside was beautifully decorated, we were slightly early for our reservation so we took the opportunity to take some beautiful pictures beforehand. I had the Peach Bellini and a watermelon basil drink (sorry I forgot the name of the drink) it was super refreshing. There were 8 of us and every one of us enjoyed our meals and drinks. The server was super sweet and helpful. We will definitely be coming back.
  15. cindyp

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    We went here to celebrate a significant birthday. Unfortunately they don't recognize special events with a free dessert or special dessert. She did ask if we were celebrating anything and everyone pointed and said, Her B-day! She said, "Oh, thanks for celebrating with us." That's the limit of their "celebration." The food is really good but they've changed their menu and don't have many vegetarian options. When I asked for my standard Pasta Ala Vodka with mixed vegetables, I was told that they couldn't take the meat out of their Ala vodka sauce. There was only one option: Lemon/Oil Fish dish without the fish. Also, the entire area that has the beautiful windows/views was completely closed. I used to tell everyone about them. Because of two similar experiences with them, I may use them for a nice lunch salad but won't be taking our groups there for dinners.
  16. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always an excellent experience! Food is outstanding, service is wonderful. Worth the trip!
  17. PT3T

    Amarillo

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding as always. Reservations are required due to popularity. Food is always outstanding.
  18. TomA

    Austin

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall3food5service3ambience4
    Similar to our previous dining at Trattoria Lisina, the food and ambiance was very good. Our table service was very good. Unfortunately, our 30th anniversary and my 74th birthday request was completely forgotten. We waited for a half hour past our reservation to be seated. The service up front of house has slipped from what it was in the past. Tom Apel Austin, TX 512 686 3689 503 703 3377
  19. JenniferM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Trattoria Lisina has wonderful ambiance like a small piece of Italy located among beautiful live oak trees in the Texas hill country. The food is excellent. Save room for gelato!
  20. JimJ

    Austin

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience1
    Went to celebrate the Mother's day holiday this past weekend as the relatives could not make Mother's day weekend. Our table of 10 turned into table for 6 as 4 of our party could not come. Our party was seated right outside the kitchen which was very loud and with people mixed in made it even worse. We have been going to Trattoria since it opened and have had mostly good service, but after asking our server if we could be relocated to the veranda area, which is much quieter, he said he would ask to move us. The manager came over and said he could not move us as the veranda tables would be filled in the next 5 to 10 minutes. Well after a decent meal and trying to talk to members of our party for 2 hours over the loud kitchen, my wife commented to me that the 3-4 tables on the veranda that could have seated our party, no party showed up for those 2 hours to use those tables. Our server was great and did his best to make everything OK, but the noise was just too much. We may have to find a quieter place for special occasions.
  21. AnneF

    Houston

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    You cannot go wrong with this restaurant for any occasion. We have eaten there upwards of 40 times and are never disappointed
  22. JosephR

    New Mexico

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waitress Jessica was wonderful. Skillful and attentive. She is the best.
  23. SandyM

    Austin

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    We have been coming to this restaurant for many years and have always had excellent meals And great service! However, the waitress was very talkative and a little distracting because of that.
  24. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had the perfect experience… We were celebrating our anniversary. Our server was amazing, the food was absolutely delicious, and it is just a beautiful place.  They had put us right by the window where the fountain is… Per my request of a romantic location!!! The food quantities are generous. You won’t be disappointed if you get the beef filet with mushroom…One of the best steaks we have ever had! The fettuccine Alfredo with added shrimp and scallops was also divine. We love coming here to celebrate special occasions. Wonderful place, head to toe!
  25. Whatagreatnight

    Atlanta Metro

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Service was excellent. Food was good. Not great for hard of hearing or larger parties. It was SO loud!
  26. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a good meal and evening. We love to entertain there with friends.
  27. PennyP

    Austin

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Annual Mother’s Day meal. Always fantastic. Food. Wine. The area. All make a great experience every time. 😀
  28. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Our server, River, was exceptional. Our whole dining experience was delightful. Love this place.
  29. wmills01

    Austin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Italian Trattoria with outstanding food and service. The enclosed patio was low noise and easy to talk with a nice view of the area!
  30. GeorgeL

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall2food3service4ambience1
    The tables are so close together you can hardly get out of your chair or walk around. We felt like sardines. It is not the same atmosphere as before.
  31. LindellV

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good Italian food with a great atmosphere. Our server was excellent. The bar was a little small and crowded. We enjoyed a cocktail outdoors while waiting for our table. Very nice seating area, beautiful plants and water feature in outdoor seating area.
  32. Kmoney

    Houston

    90 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    90 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a grand destination. They always have a fish special. The steaks melt in your mouth. Awesome salad and shrimp scampi.
  33. JasonB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place for a special occasion or celebration.
  34. RobertK

    Exclusive

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Service was a bit slow because our waiter was assigned a table of ten plus two other four-tops. It was ok though, we just skipped dessert. We have dined her several times and enjoyed everything immensely. Nothing special about the Caesar salad, but it is without question the best lasagna I've ever had and I've had it in Italy. Asparagus salad is incredible. Can't go wrong with anything on their menu.
  35. JohnD

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent! Our reservation was ready right on time. I highly recommend Trattoria Lisina.
  36. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our third time here and each time has been better than the last. Alexa was a great server. Keep up the great work.
  37. RueduDome

    Salt Lake City

    32 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Great venue in the Hill Country. Service was superb!
  38. EmilyB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience! We have had Reed as our server both times we’ve dined there and he is wonderful and very professional each time. Can’t wait to go back!
  39. FredD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent Service - Excellent Menu - Excellent Ambiance. Can never go wrong wiht Trattoria Lisina!
  40. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We had the Ravioli and the Halibut special. Both were excellent.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Contactless payment available

FAQs

Trattoria Lisina offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (512) 894-3111.

Trattoria Lisina is rated 4.7 stars by 6722 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 73 times today
Google Map for Trattoria Lisina

13308 FM 150 West, Driftwood, TX 78619

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    FM 1826

  • Neighbourhood

    Driftwood

  • Hours of Operation

    Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Italian

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress Code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking Details

    Our parking is adjacent to the restaurant with convenient and ample space.

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive Chef

    Juan Carlos Buenaventura

  • Additional

    Banquet, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (512) 894-3111

  • Private party facilities

    Our Veranda overlooking the vineyard makes a great setting to have from 25-160 people for a family style dinner.

  • Private party contact

    our Private Event Coordinator : (512) 221-0773

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