List of the best Italian restaurants in Austin, TX.
๐Ÿ”ฅ New and Hot
  1. Uber popular, modern, wood-fired Italian downtown. Books out far in advance. Put it on your list. Good energy and fun date night.
    ๐Ÿ˜ Octopus a la Plancha Parmesan Garlic Bread Clams
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  2. Little taste of old Italy in downtown Austin. Old school feel, and fantastic Italian joint from the MML team.
    ๐Ÿ˜ Lumache alla Vodka Paccheri & Pesto Prawns
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  3. Upscale and classic steakhouse with an Italian twist. One of the best new spots in Austin. Inside the JW Marriott hotel. Awesome date night, special occasion, or biz meal. Awesome raw bar. Awesome happy hour.
    ๐Ÿ˜ Oysters Rockefeller Tomahawk Texas Wagyu Ribeye Dean's Plateau
    ๐Ÿฅ‚ Mon - Fri: 5p - 6:30p - $8 wines, $9 cocktails, $10 small plates
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  4. Patrizi's! Family owned, old-school Italian standards & house made pasta. Seriously good stuff and very popular. Fun atmosphere. Food truck - so just outside seating and can be a wait in line on the weekends. Also new location off of Bee Caves.
    ๐Ÿ˜ Spicy Diavolo Pesto Pasta Bruschetta
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  5. Fancy af Italian tasting experience. 12 seats. Prix fixe. Polarizing. Up to you if $ is worth it.
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  6. Fantastic contemporary Italian dishes. Great patio. Fun date night.
    ๐Ÿ˜ Classic Bolognese with Mafaldine Pasta Bucatini Intero Risotto
    ๐Ÿฅ‚ Tues - Thurs: 5p - 6:30p - $2 Off all pizzas, starters, craft cocktails, & wine by the glass
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๐Ÿ˜‹ The List
  1. Regarded as one of the top Italian spots in town. Farm to table. Modern vibes in Mueller area.
    ๐Ÿ˜ Bucatini Baccala Mantecato Cashew e Pepe
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  2. Austin institution since 2004. Don't let the strip mall fool you. This is some really great white table cloth, fine Italian food.
    ๐Ÿ˜ Costolette di Agnello CACCIUCCO Involtini di Melanzane
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  3. Neighborhood Italian bistro. Something special but not stuffy. One of the oldest wood burning pizza ovens in Austin - it never goes out and has been making thin curst pizzas for over 20 years. From the original Jeffery behind the famous Jeffery's.
    ๐Ÿ˜ Bologonese Tagliatelle Cipollina Pizza Spaghetti & Meatballs
    ๐Ÿฅ‚ 3p-6p - $2 off wine by the glass, food specials
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  4. Some of the best and quality Italian and pasta in the city - located in a food truck on the South Side.
    ๐Ÿ˜ Gnocchi Cacio e Pepe Macaroni with creamy mushroom & sausage
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  5. Northern Italian, rooted in the rich, seasonal flavors of Texas. Modern space. Prix frixe.
    ๐Ÿ˜ Puffy Potatoes Risotta Duck Tortellini
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  6. Austin Italian staple and favorite since the late 90's. South Congress. Great date night.
    ๐Ÿ˜ Orecchiette Pasta Cioppino Crab Ravioli
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  7. It's a national chain - but consistently elevated Italian and service. Can't go wrong. Location downtown and up in The Domain. mmm truffle garlic bread.
    ๐Ÿ˜ Spaghetti White Garlic Truffle Bread Meatballs
    ๐Ÿฅ‚ Mon - Thurs: 3p-6p - 50% bottles of wine, food and drink specials
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  8. Modern French and Italian inspired dishes, in a cool setting inside the hip Line Hotel along Lady Bird Lake. They like to say: A restaurant in a hotel, not a hotel restaurant.
    ๐Ÿ˜ Mafaldini
    ๐Ÿฅ‚ Sun: All night - $20 off bottles of wine
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  9. Italian comfort food with authentic recipes made entirely from scratch. Beautiful patio with an outdoor bar. Locations downtown by Zilker Park as well as up north in the Arboretum.
    ๐Ÿ˜ Seafood Pasta Chicken Parmesan Lasagna
    ๐Ÿฅ‚ 3p - 6p - Food and drink specials
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  10. Wood-fired Neapolitan pizzeria and great Italian dishes. Check out the Bruschetta. Really great happy hour.
    ๐Ÿ˜ Bruschetta
    ๐Ÿฅ‚ 4p - 6p - 50% off antipasti, beer, house cocktails, & wine by the glass
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  11. Super delicious and creative Neapolitan pizza. One of the top pizza (and pasta) spots in town. Also really great wine program. Stefano Ferrara wood-burning oven, which runs north of 900 degrees. Two locations - check out the reopened spot on the East side.
    ๐Ÿ˜ Crudo a la Swan Red Pie Pepperoni Pizza
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  12. Solid Italian. Great brunch. Small chain. Two locations - downtown and The Domain.
    ๐Ÿ˜ Squash Zuchini Chips Veal Parmigiana Funghi & Truffle Pizza
    ๐Ÿฅ‚ Mon: All day - 50% bottles of wineSat-Sun:All day - $3 mimosas
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  13. Southern Italian food in the heart of downtown Austin. Lively patio.
    ๐Ÿ˜ Chicken Parmesan Trio Bruschette Rucola e Parmigiano Salad
    ๐Ÿฅ‚ Tues: All day - 50% all wine bottlesMon - Fri: 4:30p- 6p - Food and drink specials
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