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!“

“An outstanding experience and fantastic cuisine. The service was exceptional. Highly recommended and an establishment of quality and culture.“

“Had an amazing experience for our Wedding Anniversary. We had a 9pm reservation. Since our bar reservation wasn’t immediately available, they offered us a complimentary glass of sparkling wine. Then the wait staff offered us another option upstairs since it would be available prior to our bar reservation (which was preferred but not initially available when I made the reservation). Our waiter Forrest was Amazing and explained everything very well. The drinks, bruschetta with prime steak trimmings, main course (NY Strip w/bone), tagliolini w/fresh blue crab, gem Caesar salad, Tiramisu and Gelati (salted caramel) were all AMAZING. Had a memorable moment with my wife and greatly was appreciated! Also the staff had a signed Happy Anniversary Card at the table upon our arrival.“

“My family stumbled onto Mandola’s ItalianKitchen in Odessa Florida. What a delightful restaurant! From the moment we walked in, the customer service was excellent. We were greeted at the door by the manager, Chris. He explained how the restaurant ordering and seating worked. We ordered at the counter, where the young woman patiently took our order, clarifying along the way. The wine selection for the casual environment was impressive. We were given a table number and we found a seat. Immediately someone brought warm focaccia bread and Italian oil to dip it in. Our food arrived at our table surprisingly quick. The portions were huge (luckily we were provided to-go boxes when we were ready to leave) The servers were friendly and professional. The chefs were visible as they prepared the food. Our used dishes were removed promptly as we finished one course after another. Then Chris, the manager who first greeted us, came to our table to ensure that our experience had been not just satisfactory, but excellent. Which it was! We are putting Mandola’s Odessa on our favorite restaurant list for when we return to Tampa. Thank you!“

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

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

“Absolutely delicious! Service was above and beyond!“

“Best pasta I've ever had. Chefs are from Italy and they were very kind and eager to explain the menu. This isn't like Italian-American food, so keep that in mind. Very European. I had the sage butter gnocchi and my husband had their carbonara. He liked the food so much he also got lasagna lol“

“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!“

“10/10 awesome place very inviting great service the vodka pizza was great along with meatballs and rice balls the Cesar salad was great too highly recommended customer service was awesome up to date music I can’t recommend enough“

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

“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.“

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

“My boyfriend and I visited last night on an impromptu date, and had a fantastic evening! We were served by Liv who was such a spectacular hostess. First she explained the menu layout, told us about their take home special, and even offered help when it came to selecting drinks for the night.

Our food paired with our sangria choices were amazing. Highly recommend the Classics Combination appetizer!

Once we finished our dinner, Liv let us take our time when it came to check out at the table. She even shared some flyers of upcoming dinner specials for the end of the month and November! We look forward to returning for the Aged To Perfection Bourbon Dinner!“

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

“From beginning to end the experience was magical. The hostess staff were friendly and took care of us quickly and efficiently. the server was extremely knowledgeable and offered great recommendations. Then came the food!!!!! Well balanced flavors that complimented each other and portions that made you enjoy your meal. Fig should be your go to for a date night or just a night of indulgence.“

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

“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!“

“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“

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

“we had the most amazing time at il brutto celebrating my best friends bachelorette weekend. the food was amazing, the atmosphere was exactly what we were looking for and the service was second to none. i wanted to specifically appreciate the hostess, ally. we had an incident of a bird pooping on the brides white dress which could have been an absolute nightmare. ally overheard the group talking about this and she promptly brought a tide to go spray to the bathroom to the rescue. we would absolutely recommend this restaurant to anyone wanting an amazing night out with great food!“

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

“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!“

“Great pizza and friendly service“

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

“Had an incredible experience at DeSano Pizzeria in downtown Austin. The Margherita pizza was absolute perfection — beautifully balanced seasoning, rich melted cheese, and that classic, authentic flavor that hits every note just right. The atmosphere was warm, lively, and inviting, making it the perfect spot to relax and enjoy great food. And the service? Stellar from start to finish — friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. If you’re in Austin and craving top-tier pizza with an unforgettable vibe, DeSano is a must-visit. 👏🔥“

“Nice place, I'd give it a 5 but what I ordered was terrible-the grilled chicken Panino. The grilled chicken was fine alone but the bread was awful (it was hard and too thick for the thin grilled chicken breast). I wish I ordered something different. My friend's dishes looked much better. Mine was a waste of $15. Warning to others. Try something else.“

“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!“

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

“This establishment is wonderful. The food is delicious. Gabriel Culiat believes the customer service is top notch. I'll definitely be back in the future“

“hot or cold you can't go wrong, plus bread is fresh and local“

“Katrina was so sweet and helpful. She works hard and honestly, should run her own restaurant. I will return for her customer service because she gave me what I asked for. I didn’t know what to order. She suggested items and was smart and right on point thanks Katrina for making my birthday better.
Give her a raise!! Every thing is more expensive now. She deserves more!!!“

“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.“

“This is such a great Pizza / Italian eatery. The food is always amazing and the staff are hospitable. Review by Gabriel Culiat“

“Don’t tell anyone about this place because I want it all to myself. Happy hour every day of the week. Great cocktails and wine options. Oyster specials. Fried olives. Mushroom lasagna and lamb cavatelli, of which you can get half orders so you can share and don’t have to choose. Lovely atmosphere, exceptionally friendly and diligent service. We always bring visiting guests here and it never disappoints. I’ve said too much. Don’t tell anyone!“

“***Updated: Made reservations, and everything was great overall. The customer service was excellent—they were quick, friendly, and attentive. However, both the appetizer and main dishes came out cold, and the portions were pretty small considering the price. That said, the food tasted good overall.

The manager, John Stolz, personally reached out to me after reading my review, and I truly appreciated his response and willingness to make the experience better. It definitely seemed like they genuinely care about their customers, and it was refreshing to see that they actually take the time to read and respond to feedback. I’m looking forward to giving them another try and updating my rating based on my next experience.“

“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!“

“I am 56 years old and have eaten pizza my whole life. I’ve had good pizza but this is the best I’ve ever tasted. Every bite was perfect. The crust was perfect and the flavor was incredible. We will definitely be back.“

“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“

“the food was great service was excellent beautiful atmosphere“

“I'm already trying to figure out a good reason to come back!!! The food was outstanding. Love sitting at the chefs counter. Definitely get a reservation and come very hungry. Very inventive drinks, even NA. Amazing place for a date or a friendly dinner. UPDATE: Went back for a date night and had the same amazing server. Food was as good as ever. See pictures. Loooove the pork belly entree as it was big enough to share.“

“Todo está delicioso y rápido“

“Absolutely the best food I’ve ever had!! The pastrami changed my entire life!! Bread pudding sundae???? Heaven on earth!! Bravo!!!“

“I made an order from here the other day off of grubhub because I had a really bad craving for pasta!! Unfortunately with the terrif etc pasta has become very expensive when eating out so I hardly ever go out for italian now!! Also there are delivery fees. I was very pleased with my order. I choose mangia la because they had a aged cheese on the spaghetti and it was soooo good!! I really do recommend this place everything was good and well packaged!!

I also had the pasta with the roasted veggy and it was soooo good!!! It is honestly sometimes hard to decide!!“

“Fabulous dinner staff and chef amazing“

“The bar with dance floor and billiards was open but the food truck was closed when we stopped by with a 5yr old after leaving the airport around 10pm. Asked the lady at the bar if it was too late for food and she said no problem, she can run out to the truck and make us some tacos. Great asada street tacos. Only takes cash but there's an atm inside. Very happy to get such good, simple food so late. $4/taco Great service, thank you!“

“Gotta say I wasn't super impressed with this place. Requested a low top table in my reservation they didn't have one. Service otherwise was great. Food well was really meh... Everyones noodles of all types were super al dente. My pork chop was really dry. Food overall was underwhelming.“