50 Best Italian Restaurants in Austin

“Amazing is the only way to describe it.“

“Scratch made Italian food. Yes, please! Everything was DELICIOUS. Excellent wines, and ridiculously good tiramisu. We will be back!“

“Red Ash never disappoints. We ordered the bread, squash blossoms, and Snapper crudo for starters - delish! We each ordered a pasta, all were delicious but the blue crab pasta was my fave (3rd time ordering - so much crab, little bit of red pepper - it's scrumptious!)“

“Lovely spot. I liked the water carafe per table, and the flame was real. Laid back atmosphere-some larger tables, some smaller ones, and was lively but not too loud (I was able to read). The focaccia was fluffy and lightly flavored, Brussel sprouts flavorful, crunchy, and had a touch of salt. Tiramisu was unconventional, but I liked it. Rachel was lovely server-very nice, knowledgeable of the menu, and had great timing. They had a small bar, high top I believe, and a mix of tables and booths. Outdoor seating as well on the patio.“

“Wonderful establishment. Food is great . Gabriel Culiat will definitely recommend them to family and friends“

“We’ve been coming to this wonderful Italian restaurant for a while, and every visit feels like a special occasion. The staff truly treats us like family, always making us feel welcome and appreciated. The food is delicious – fresh, flavorful, and made with love. This time, they went above and beyond to help us celebrate our grandma's birthday. Not only did they make sure our meal was perfect, but they also prepared a beautiful, yummy cake for us on the spot! It was such a thoughtful touch that made the day even more memorable. Highly recommend this place!"“

“Delicious food! We ate on the patio and everything was delicious. 10/10 recommend. Their meatballs in my main course were some of the best I have ever had!“

“Extremely friendly service, prompt and delicious. Excellent pizza/ side salad. Would definitely go back!“

“Our first visit was amazing!! The staff was super friendly, the food was even better!! As we were leaving, I could walk past the huge strawberries in the sorbetto. And on top of that, The owner/manager gave us our desert for free. First time visitors!!’ Definitely not the last!!“

“We’ve been coming here for some time and never left a review, despite loving the food. We had an issue with service for the first time ever today. Decided to speak to the manager, just to provide some feedback. We reiterated that we did not want a discount or anything, just a different server. The manager, Amby, is absolutely amazing. She went above and beyond to make our experience positive. Highly recommend then for their food and exceptional customer service.“

“Authentic delicious Italian food, friendly staff and great service. We loved AJ, we thought she was the owner but she told us she is an employee, she made us feel so welcome and showed genuine passion for her craft. Great little restaurant reminiscent of an Italian trattoria in Italy.“

“LaVolta was absolutely delicious! The service was excellent too. The atmosphere is definitely a bit much with the bright red lights ( we couldn't tell the color of our food/pizza at first) and very loud music. It definitely is a vibrant atmosphere. Nothing wrong with that if you are prepared for that. All in all, I can't wait to go back, and our leftover pizza was super good too!!“

“Birthday dinner tonight. Such a great evening, good food, great desserts with a birthday candle. Thanks Cipollina for a wonderful evening. Great server too!“

“We had an absolutely amazing evening. The restaurant is absolutely gorgeous and the food is fantastic.“

“Every item from cocktails to desert were incredible. Fantastic service as well.“

“Tried for first time here in Buda from friends recommendation. It was busy Saturday night but got our appetizers in less than 10 minutes! Garlic knots were good, also got the fried zucchini yum and the sauce was great. 12 or more draft beers and sample offered Nice! We got the carnivore and margarita, liked the crust- margarita needed a little more flavor but still was good. Lots of staff keeping it clean and asking if anything else needed! I definitely recommend it, and I will be back. Welcome to Buda!“

“Our first visit was amazing!! The staff was super friendly, the food was even better!! As we were leaving, I could walk past the huge strawberries in the sorbetto. And on top of that, The owner/manager gave us our desert for free. First time visitors!!’ Definitely not the last!!“

“they have the best homemade pasta & the service staff is friendly and efficient, answering all our questions cordially. we highly recommend giving them a try“

“Baretto Bistro’s new location in 26 doors is cozy, welcoming and delicious. I’m so excited about this new spot in the hood. Not a huge menu, but offers a perfect variety of elevated dishes, fancy cocktails and a nice wine list. I highly recommend, plus there’s a lovely patio and parking! 5 stars all the way!“

“Extremely friendly service, prompt and delicious. Excellent pizza/ side salad. Would definitely go back!“

“The ambiance, food, wine, and staff!“

“Everything was a perfect 10“

“Food was delicious and wait staff was very attentive. Easy, welcoming ambiance. Great first impression! I’ll be back.“

“Great pizza and friendly service“

“Great food, even better atmosphere!!!“

“Cashier / cook explained the menu and made recommendations from his personal favorites to most ordered. He gave us a run down of the authenticity of Italian cuisine and the summary of Chef and wife’s time in Italy. Pasta was by far amazing ! You can certainly tell it is indeed made fresh and very fulfilling, portions “look” small , but rest assured, you will be FULL. The side of bread were a perfect pairing with the Parmesan butter sauce. Worth the pricing if you’re thinking it’s a bit on the steep end !“

“Awesome time! Great owners! Do yourself the favor, go visit.“

“fantastic gnocchi. sauces are full of flavor. ambiance is on point .“

“This is the bast food and test ever , I really loved it..
I’m really recommend to visit the place ???

Vegetarian options: The have always available!!

Parking: access in and out Confert bel way !!!“

“Their food is delicious. The pasta is silky and delicious and very easy to work with. The smoked cheeses are exceptional. Looking forward to my next meal!“

“The food and service were impeccable. We had a a terrible expense at a competitors and left without ordering, we came to Dean’s and they seated us in the bar right away and proceeded to make our experience 10/10.“

“I have eaten at Juniper a number of times over the past 3 years, but this visit was different. Juniper definitely upped its game for the Tasting Menu experience. The presentations were outstanding and the bites were very, very delicious. I have been fortunate to dine at a number of 1, 2, and 3 Michelin Star restaurants and can tell when a tasting menu experience is good. Upon the arrival of the first course, I could see that the staff had taken their skills to a higher level. This continued throughout all of the courses. The wine pairing was also very good. My only are of constructive criticism — which I shared with the team — was that each wine pour should include a presentation of the bottle in case one wishes to search for a particular wine at their favorite wine store. After providing this comment to staff, they showed me each bottle for the rest of the meal. It was nice that they listened rather than just ignore a guest. This made me feel like they valued my opinion. I asked for a seat at the chairs by the kitchen so I could watch the plating. The three chefs near the counter — including the head chef — engaged with me throughout the evening making for a very fun experience. Hats off to Juniper........I believe they are in their way to earning their first Michelin Star!“

“La Traviata offers a true taste of Italy in the heart of Austin. The atmosphere is cozy and romantic, perfect for date nights or catching up with friends over a glass of wine. Service is warm and attentive, and the kitchen consistently delivers top-tier Italian comfort food that feels homemade yet elevated.

What to order:
🍝 Carbonara – creamy, rich, and perfectly seasoned
🍷 Bolognese – hearty and full of depth
🥖 Focaccia – warm, soft, and paired beautifully with olive oil
🍋 Calamari – light and crisp with a zesty dipping sauce
🍮 Tiramisu – a must for dessert lovers

The wine list is well-curated, and each dish pairs wonderfully with their Italian selections. La Traviata is a downtown favorite for anyone seeking authentic flavors and a charming dining experience.“

“Todo está delicioso y rápido“

“When one is under the weather like I have been, the pasta fagioli is hands down the best! my parents had gotten me some and goodness, I was already waiting more! It's that good, just the right spiciness too. I highly recommend it!“

“I have been craving some good pasta and did a Google search for places nearby. I learned that this is a family business and the person helping me was so nice. Even gave me a sample of something they're working on. I would have taken pictures but I ate everything because it was incredible. The rigatoni was my favorite. I'm coming back and choosing different items from the menu!“

“Scratch made Italian food. Yes, please! Everything was DELICIOUS. Excellent wines, and ridiculously good tiramisu. We will be back!“

“Stopped by after spotting the food truck opened at 1:30 am . Lady was making tortillas by hand. I especially liked the onion and habanero they served with the order. The Jamaica agua fresca was tangy and refreshing.The pastor and tripe where delicious. Worth the price and the family running this business is very kind and hard working to be out there this late.“

“I come here all the time and today I decided to order online and it was the best online order experience I've ever had! they hooked me up!!! If I had more money I would have tipped well but ok the best I can do rn is a review ❤️❤️❤️“

“Food was really good. Services was amazing. I forgot the servers name he was taking care table from the bar. He suggested items from the menu“

“Great food and wonderful customer service. I will definitely come back in the future. Gabriel Culiat. Great pizza“

“Awesome experience. Anny went above and beyond to make everything smooth and enjoyable. Her kindness really stood out. Darby was equally incredible—fun to chat with, super knowledgeable, and seriously talented when it comes to art. Huge thanks to the GGDB team for making my visit so memorable“

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“We had a lovely experience at Juliet. From the complimentary valet service, to the hostess and waitstaff, we were very impressed. The food came out quickly and was delicious. The only bit of criticism I may offer would be towards the fee for bringing cakes for birthdays. Still, we had a wonderful time and will be back!“

“Tuesday’s Buy one pasta lunch, get one free was great. The three of us had one each & took one home“

“We had a delightful experience tonight! Ariana was our waitress, and I cannot recommend her enough. She was extremely attentive to our table and guided us through some hiccups here and there. Overall, we had such a fun time! The manager was incredible, too! She was very kind, professional, and addressed all our needs- even going above and beyond!“

“I hadn't been here in some time....I must say that the food was beyond delicious and very reasonable for the serving sizes. I ordered directly to the restaurant and my guy picked it up for me. I have just recently started Hospice In Home Care and will be ordering from there often. So happy to have you close by. I ordered the night before Thanksgiving so we had leftovers.....didn't miss turkey at all!!!! Bravo on the food and lovely customer service“

“Delicious food! I had a Roma Supreme Pizza and a Calzone (well, there were 2 of us!). Both were so good, the recipe was on point. Definitely add me as a repeat customer.“

“So happy that they started take away service. Great food. Very well thought out packaging. hot food was hot. cold food was cold. Meatballs were great (make sure you order it with a side of foccacia to sop up the "gravy"). And the spice on the n'duja is delicious! Thank you for the wonderful hospitality and stay safe during this time!“