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Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in Austin

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Updated October 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Italian cuisine in Austin? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyses more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favourites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


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Red Ash Italia
4.9
4.9 (3728)
$50 and over
Italian
Downtown
About the restaurant
Welcome to Red Ash. For your projection and enjoyment, our environment is continuously purified using UV light and Plasma Air Technology.

Please wear your mask when entering Red Ash. You may remove your mask at your table. Please wear your mask when walking through restaurant.

Wood Fired hand crafted Italian food set in a rustic modern open space in the warehouse district in ATX. A wide range of specialty dishes created by Chef owner John Carver and his staff on a nightly basis. Our house made Pastas, Fresh Seafood, and Prime Steaks are all prepared on wood fired grill, oven and plancha. An International wine list, specialty craft cocktails, and local brewed beers to choose from. Dolce and some Grappa, Amaro or Vino Dolce to add to your dining experience at Red Ash Italia.



Top review
Madison
Dined 2 days ago
Unbelievable food! The appetizer list is impossible to choose from and the steak is delicious.
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Red Snapper Crudo
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Hot Chocolate Gianduja Cake
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Pappardelle alla Bolognese
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Sammie's Italian
4.8
4.8 (1374)
$31 to $50
Italian
Downtown
About the restaurant
Sammie’s is a little taste of old Italy in downtown Austin. It celebrates the great ‘red sauce’ institution—inspired by old school, legendary Italian-American restaurants. The menu offers classic dishes in a casual but sophisticated, retro-designed space that is both lively and comfortable, capturing the essence of a night out at your favorite neighborhood joint. The space consists of a central dining room overlooking Shoal Creek and 6th Street, polished wood bar, Mildred’s Room (a private dining/wine room), and wraparound patio dining area. Please note that patio seating is weather contingent.


The menu offers riffs on standards including Housemade Mozzarella Sticks, Clams Casino, and Caesar Salad a la Tommy; timeless pastas like Spaghetti with Meatballs, and Linguine Vongole; and Sammie’s Classics: big portions of iconic plates like Chicken and Eggplant Parmigiana, Veal Marsala, and Baked Manicotti.
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Michael
Dined on Oct 2, 2024
Went there for my daughter‘s birthday along with my wife our server his name was Grace was excellent. Presentation was perfect all in all a wonderful experience and will return to the restaurant for the next special occasion or possibly sooner.
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Caesar Salad alla Tommy
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Rigatoni Bolognese
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Sammie's Lasagna
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Quattro Gatti Ristorante e Pizzeria
4.8
4.8 (1438)
$31 to $50
Italian
Downtown
About the restaurant
A neighborhood gem! This family-run Italian restaurant offers a chic, rustic atmosphere in a downtown Austin landmark historic 1876 building. Enjoy outdoor sidewalk cafe dining just steps from the Texas State Capitol (dog friendly).
We feature a wide variety of authentic Italian pastas, pizza, meats, seafood & unique daily specials. (GF and Veg options). Daily specials highlight the freshest and most seasonal offerings, such as Rigatoni Alla Norcina (sausage with truffle oil), house-made Gnocchi Sorrentina, and Whole Roasted Fish. Gelato, sorbets and desserts are delicious and made in-house.
The cozy full-bar offers classic Italian cocktails and a sizable wine list representing Italy’s diverse regions.
All breads and pizza are made daily using naturally leavened dough and an ancient fermentation process; this improves digestibility and creates a delicious flavor. Neapolitan pizzas are baked at 1000 degrees in a wood-fired brick oven. Your new Austin favorite.


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samvip
Dined on Oct 1, 2024
Very charming and warm staff. Menu isn't too overwhelming and daily specials are Devine. Will definitely be back.
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Spaghetti Carbonara
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Intero
4.8
4.8 (1613)
$31 to $50
Italian
East Austin
About the restaurant
Just as in Italy where the food is genuine and locally sourced, you'll find the same at Intero with farm-to-table Italian cuisine. At its core, the concept behind Italian cooking stems from necessity and gratitude for regionally available ingredients. Intero, translating to “whole’’ in Italian, embraces this concept utilizing local ingredients from their entirety, paired with traditional Italian techniques and cooking sensibilities. This naturally sustainable approach allows for innovative, yet familiar dishes that highlight the seasonal availability of what’s grown and raised in Texas.

Additionally, Intero provides an authentic nod to the sweet side of Italy offering specialty house-made artisan chocolates (including truffles, barks, and sipping chocolate) along with other traditional Italian desserts in classic, seasonal and unique flavors.

Enjoy various Amari, select wines and craft cocktails indoors or out, set in Intero's modern casual atmosphere.
Top review
Mandi
Dined 1 day ago
Amazing food and impeccable service! We were given complimentary bubbles and chocolates for our Anniversary❤️ This was our first time at Intero, and are already planning another visit!
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Bucatini
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Brown Butter Cake
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It's Italian Cucina
4.8
4.8 (828)
$31 to $50
Italian
South Austin
About the restaurant
Northern Italian Cuisine, A True Piedmont Restaurant, Martini and Wine Bar, along with an Award winning Patio (il Cortile) Comfortable and cool in Summer with misting fans, and warm in winter with heaters.
Our philosophy - is one of Cucina Italiana! We cook for you as we do for our family with “Una Passione Grande” in a polished casual atmosphere.
Our focus on the menu, includes fresh handmade pasta, seafood, meats, cheese, and desserts, along with handmade craft cocktails and award winning wine list.
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Geoffrey
Dined 7 days ago
Great service. Great food. A little pricey (although par for the course in ATX these days). Come during ACL weekend and it’s not busy.
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Happy Hour Tues-Fri in Bar & Patio Only 5-6:30 PM
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"Tini" Tuesday
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Half Prices Bottles of Wines Wednesday
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Cipollina
4.8
4.8 (1187)
$30 and under
Italian
Downtown
About the restaurant
Cipollina is a neighborhood bistro serving Italian, locally-sourced food. Our seasonal menu features salads, small plates, large plates and wood-fired pizzas. We’re open for lunch and dinner daily. Reservations accepted and walk-ins also welcome.
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Jessica
Dined 4 days ago
Cute place in a charming part of Austin. Food was good but prosciutto needed to be crispier on the pizza and they only serve beer and wine - no cocktails.
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ASTI Trattoria
4.7
4.7 (2081)
$30 and under
Italian
Midtown
About the restaurant
Asti Trattoria features excellent regional Italian food with an emphasis on fresh, local ingredients. Located in Austin's historic Hyde Park, it offers a unique neighborhood experience in the true spirit of an Italian trattoria. Whether celebrating a special occasion with a great bottle of wine and a five course dinner or coming in for a pizza and a beer, Asti offers an unmatched combination of quality, affordability, and an atmosphere that welcomes any occasion.
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Lindsey
Dined 6 days ago
Outstanding food and outstanding service!!! ASTI never disappoints.
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Spaghetti Carbonara
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Classic Tiramisu
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Vespaio Austin
4.7
4.7 (1679)
$31 to $50
Italian
Downtown
About the restaurant
Vespaio Restaurant is one of the original South Congress eateries and remains one of Austin's favorite Italian go-to's among locals and visitors. This casual dinner venue is a popular choice for date nights or evenings out with friends, seating every day at 5pm. The interior of Vespaio Restaurant is decorated with ceiling tiles, ceiling plans, vintage pendant lighting, classic table seating, a plethora of wine racks and vibrant accent walls.In addition to a full bar menu, Vespaio Restaurant offers a lengthy selection of mouth-watering and flavorful authentic Italian dishes. Menu items include carpaccio, mixed seafood stew, lasagna, mussels, calamari, spaghetti carbonara, chocolate hazelnut cake, panna cotta and green pasta with shrimp. Everything on the menu is sourced locally and prepared in-house, including the pasta, bread and pastries.
Top review
Caroline
Dined 1 day ago
My boyfriend and I had a wonderful time here on our visit to Austin. I grew up here and just as I remembered, this restaurant was excellent. Vespaio is my first choice in Austin when it comes to Italian food. The service was attentive, the food flawlessly executed, and we especially liked the view of the open kitchen!
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Pappardelle Bolognese
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Linguine con Vongole
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North Italia - Austin 2nd Street
4.6
4.6 (1671)
$30 and under
Italian
Downtown
About the restaurant
At North, we focus on what we do best: Italian from scratch. Enjoy any of our handmade pastas and pizzas, created with seasonal ingredients and inventive flavors. Or, try a different signature dish, prepared with our fresh flavors from the garden, farm, and sea. We’ve hand crafted seasonal cocktails that pair great with our food, creating a real modern Italia experiences perfect for any occasion.
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Anahi
Dined on Oct 1, 2024
Loved it here!! Cute spot near all the cool stuff, lovely service and lovely food.
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Chicken Pesto
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Roasted Salmon
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Crispy Eggplant Parmesan
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L'Oca d'Oro
4.7
4.7 (1527)
$50 and over
Italian
North Central
About the restaurant
We are now serving Chef Fiore's Seasonal Menu in the dining room: 7-8 dishes over three courses, including vegetarian options, for $75. Menu changes in full every 6-8 weeks. L'Oca d'Oro's A La Carte dinner menu is available on a first-come, first-served basis at the bar, bar tables or the outdoor patio.

No reservations needed for the a la carte menu in the bar and patio, open Tuesday - Sunday from 4PM - 9:30PM. The tasting menu is not available on Tuesdays.

All of our dishes are prepared with locally grown produce & meats—a reflection of a farm-to-table philosophy that extends to our handmade pastas, cheeses, salumi, breads, vinegars & liqueurs.

L'Oca d'Oro believes in ONE FAIR WAGE in the belief that lovingly prepared food & thoughtful service are best nurtured by ensuring that we meet the basic needs of our staff. We apply a a 20% service charge as well as a credit card surcharge of 2.85% on all credit card transactions.
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Hallie
Dined 2 days ago
Was a very nice experience. Worth the value. The staff was very helpful.
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Sourdough Focaccia
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