Austin's Italian scene has grown alongside the city's food boom. From high-end trattorias to casual pasta spots, the Live Music Capital now offers serious Italian options across diverse neighborhoods.
Austin Favorites
Juniper
$$$$ • East Austin
Refined Italian with local Texas ingredients. Outstanding tasting menu.
Intero
$$$$ • North Loop
Whole-animal Italian. Pasta and charcuterie excellence.
L'Oca d'Oro
$$$$ • Mueller
Seasonal Italian showcasing Texas produce.
Modern Italian
Juliet Italian Kitchen
$$$ • Downtown/South Lamar
Upscale Italian with cocktail program. Great patio scene.
Red Ash
$$$$ • Downtown
Downtown Italian with wood-fired focus.
Andiamo Ristorante
$$$ • West 6th
Contemporary Italian with excellent wine selection.
Neighborhood Gems
Mandola's Italian Market
$$ • Multiple Locations
Italian deli meets restaurant. Casual and consistent.
Vespaio
$$$ • South Congress
SoCo institution since 1998. Reliable Italian dining.
Patrizi's
$$ • East Austin
Food truck turned institution. Simple, perfect pasta.
Pro Tip: Patrizi's started as a food truck and still operates that way—cash preferred, limited seating, but some of Austin's best pasta.