Best Italian Restaurants in Austin
Sit-down trattorias, distinct from our separate pizza guide — ranked by real Google rating.
Austin's pizza scene has its own guide — this list is sit-down Italian beyond the slice. Ranked by real Google rating.
1. Dean's Italian Steakhouse
Urbane outfit with a subdued vibe offering wagyu beef & homemade pasta, plus a cocktail terrace.
4.9 stars, 3,338 reviews. Also on our steakhouse guide.
2. Bellissima Italian Mediterranean Restaurant
Bellissima Italian Mediterranean Restaurant is an Italian restaurant.
4.9 stars, 2,398 reviews.
3. Fig Italian Kitchen & Bar
Fig Italian Kitchen & Bar is a upscale Italian restaurant in South Lamar.
4.8 stars, 1,633 reviews. $$$.
4. Mandola's Italian Kitchen
Busy trattoria offering homestyle Italian cuisine, plus an old-school grocery for provisions & wine.
4.7 stars, 4,243 reviews — the most-reviewed spot on this list.
5. Red Ash
Craft Italian fare, from wood-fired specialties to housemade pasta, plus wine in rustic-modern digs.
4.7 stars, 2,483 reviews.
6. Intero Restaurant
Sustainability focused farm-to-table Italian with pasta & artisanal chocolate on a rotational menu.
4.7 stars, 1,281 reviews.
7. Casa Bianca
Casa Bianca is a upscale Italian restaurant in East Austin.
4.7 stars, 486 reviews. $$$.
Featured venues
Dean's Italian Steakhouse
Urbane outfit with a subdued vibe offering wagyu beef & homemade pasta, plus a cocktail terrace.
Bellissima Italian Mediterranean Restaurant
Bellissima Italian Mediterranean Restaurant is an Italian restaurant.
Fig Italian Kitchen & Bar
Fig Italian Kitchen & Bar is a upscale Italian restaurant in South Lamar.
Mandola's Italian Kitchen
Busy trattoria offering homestyle Italian cuisine, plus an old-school grocery for provisions & wine.
Red Ash
Craft Italian fare, from wood-fired specialties to housemade pasta, plus wine in rustic-modern digs.