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Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in Austin

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Updated September 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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4.9

4.9 (3674)

$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.

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Thomasvip

Dined 1 day ago

This was our first visit since the reopening after the fire. It appears to us the food is better than before and the service up a notch also. I had the Halibut and my wife the Lobster both were outstanding.

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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 (1351)

$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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Daniel

Dined 1 day ago

Wow, the food was phenomenal. Had the lasagna, Caesar salad, chicken Parmesan, and the shrimp appetizer. Wine selection is amazing Waite staff is incredible. It’s a little pricey, but will be back even though it’s pretty noisy

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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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4.8

4.8 (1586)

$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.

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Dina

Dined 3 days ago

Impeccable service, devine food and drinks! Sexy vibe. Truly a gem!

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Brown Butter Cake

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It's Italian Cucina

4.8

4.8 (820)

$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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Courtney

Dined on Sep 4, 2024

I cannot express my sincere gratitude to the owner and staff for such a wonderful evening for our anniversary! They did everything to make it so special! From accommodating my husbands injury and gluten allergy to having a card signed my staff wishing us a happy anniversary! Just amazing people there and the food and wine are incredible! Many thank yous and we will always come back! Really made a special day even more amazing! Thank you sooo much!

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Happy Hour Tues-Fri in Bar & Patio Only 5-6:30 PM

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Half Prices Bottles of Wines Wednesday

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Quattro Gatti Ristorante e Pizzeria

4.8

4.8 (1428)

$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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Tom

Dined 4 days ago

Quattro Gatti is a quiet gem in town. We try to go when it's not too busy (e.g., early in the week) so that it's relatively quiet. The specials and main menu are terrific. Last night, we both had the whole roasted fish that is often on the specials board, and it was magnificent, as usual. The appetizers are also first rate - marinated anchovies are terrific, and not what you think if you've only the salty kind on pizza. Their bread and focaccia are fresh baked to order in the wood burning oven. The wine list is lovely and can be unexpected. Proprietor Gianfranco and staff can recommend for almost any taste. And of course the pizzas are also first rate. Highly recommended.

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Spaghetti Carbonara

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4.7

4.7 (1664)

$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.

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Jenn

Dined 3 days ago

everything was fantastic, really enjoyed the experience

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Pappardelle Bolognese

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Linguine con Vongole

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Paolo Scavino Wine Dinner

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4.8

4.8 (1179)

$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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David

Dined on Aug 30, 2024

Calamari was a little tough for my liking but the seasoning was good. The bolognese was INCREDIBLE! Great flavor and portion! Overall the experience was pretty good. The ambiance could been a little warmer inside but overall satisfied.

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4.7

4.7 (1516)

$50 and over

Italian

North Central

About the restaurant

All reservations are for everyone in your party to enjoy Chef Fiore's Seasonal Menu (Austin Restaurant Weeks Menu now through September 15th) in L'Oca d'Oro's dining room! You will receive a combination of shared and individually plates dishes throughout several courses for $75 ($60 during ARW). We are happy to make reasonable accommodations for dietary restrictions. No reservations needed for the a la carte menu in the bar and patio. The tasting menu is not available on Tuesdays starting Tuesday, September 24th.

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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Natalia

Dined on Sep 2, 2024

They were so helpful in making our special occasion a success. Everything was wonderful 🩵

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Sourdough Focaccia

A photo of North Italia - Austin 2nd Street restaurant

North Italia - Austin 2nd Street

4.6

4.6 (1662)

$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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OpenTable Diner

Dined 4 days ago

I have always been happy with their food, and their service is always above and beyond.

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Sicilian Meatballs

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Crispy Eggplant Parmesan

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Siena Ristorante Toscana

4.8

4.8 (2569)

$31 to $50

Italian

Northwest

About the restaurant

For over 20 years Siena has been Austin’s premier destination for authentic Tuscan cuisine. Locally owned and operated Siena's owners wanted to share their love of Tuscany with Austin diners. Utilizing the talents of long time veteran of the Austin food scene, Chef Harvey Harris, Siena's goal is to transport the dinner from the hills of North Austin to the rolling hills of Toscana. Chef Harvey received his Master's Chef in Italian cuisine while attending culinary school in Piedmonte Italy, but his heart is in Tuscany where he lived and worked. All food at Siena is prepared to order, pasta is made fresh daily as well as all stocks and sauces. Our food is complemented by an award-wining wine cellar and served in rustic, elegant surroundings of thick stone walls and tall wood-beamed ceilings. Whether visiting for happy hour, special event, or a romantic evening, experience the welcoming charm of Tuscany close to home.

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John

Dined 7 days ago

Few places in Austin have the full package like this place does. Not only is the Tuscan cuisine top-notch, the service is as impeccable as one would expect from a fine dining establishment, all wrapped up in beautiful surroundings with an Austin-friendly atmosphere. While not cheap, there is still good value for such a high end experience.

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