1. Juniper
8.6
2400 E Cesar Chavez St Ste 304 (Clara St.), Austin, TX
Italian Restaurant · 15 tips and reviews
Rania: Great for sharing. We loved the liver appetizers and oxtail ragu. Do check the bill carefully. It was a busy night but we got overcharged by $90 for an extra wine bottle and drink.
Katie Brown: Sat at bar for dinner, enjoyed great service and delicious food. Puffy potatoes, crudo that had been swimming in the ocean that morning, and surprisingly light & flavorful short rib pappardelle.
David DeParolesa: Rye gnocchi, oxtail pappardelle, and tater tots are stars. Wagyu surprisingly not.
2. Olive & June
8.3
3411 Glenview Ave (38th Street), Austin, TX
Italian Restaurant · Rosedale · 37 tips and reviews
Thrillist: We love OJ's rigatoni, complete with meat ragu, dried cherries, mint, and hard ricotta. They've also got great cocktails w/ Italian liqueurs like the Ciclista (Stash IPA, Limonata). Read more.
John Moody: Excellent tapas, but also great entrees. Pork meatballs, muscles, and a great cocktail list to boot!
Samantha Young: Take advantage of the outdoor seating, especially now that it's summer. It's great sitting out there with good Italian food, wine, and friends. Read more.
4. Quattro Gatti
7.5
908 Congress Ave (9th), Austin, TX
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 22 tips and reviews
Steve Hill: Love the carbonara and the duck ragu
Danu Approved: Had a great time on Valentine's Day here. Came with no reservation, had apps and drinks at the bar then got served main courses very quickly. Had excellent service all night. Very grateful for QG!
Rachel Youens: Did you know the name of this restaurant means four cats? I didn't...but as a cat lady, finding that out made me like it that much more.
5. Péché
8.8
208 W 4th St (Colorado St.), Austin, TX
Cocktail Bar · Downtown Austin · 191 tips and reviews
Nana: great ambiance, great bar and delicious wild boar ragu
Kathryn Yu: Excellent moules in lemon broth with Tito's Vodka. Try also the charcuterie board. They also do a good riff on the Last Word using rye, called the Final Say.
The Wall Street Journal: Reader tip: For some of the best cocktails in town, go to Peche on 4th Street. They make their own bitters as a sign of their devotion. Read more.
9. Cafe Malta
8.3
3421 W William Cannon Dr, Austin, TX
Mediterranean Restaurant · 34 tips and reviews
Austin Chronicle: Mediterranean comfort food made with local ingredients. Tarts, fish, pasta, and salads are all achingly fresh. And the adventurous cocktail list is a nice surprise. Read more.
Eater: South Austin's "Tex-Med" destination is all strip mall on the outside, and all charming bistro on the inside. Go for brunch, and don't skip their signature Bloody Mary. [Eater 38 Member]
Theda Sandiford: Try the Gnocci Gorgonzola - Buttery soft, melt in your mouth gnocci with gooey gorgonzola makes this the Italian equivalent of mac-n-cheese
10. 360 UNO
8.1
3801 N Capital of Texas Hwy, Austin, TX
Italian Restaurant · Davenport Ranch · 28 tips and reviews
Joe Canterbury: Anti pasta misto is a meal in and of itself. Great proscitto, cheese sortiment and greens. Good and authentic Italian style pizzas
Anna Ibay: Desserts are flown in from Milan - chocolate Fondant is the best in town
Joycott: Eat here on Earth Day, and 5% of your bill goes to eco-friendly causes!
Betty Luera: Best meal ever! Mista salad & Lasagna. Save room for the chocolate fudge cake.
Alia Kirschner: Be sure to try the foccacia bread with the herb oil... Delicious!
Nolan Martin: The food is great, but.... You may honestly die waiting in line, as people struggle to order. Should you survive, you get to enjoy a romper room experience with kids screaming and crying.
Dianey Sandoval: You must get the Italian sausage flatbread!! It is delicious!! The cheese cakes is also a must. The 2 can dine is a great value... Lots of food!! 🍛😋
brennan lawler: if you order a classic pasta dish, they make you an extra one to take home, compliments of the chef!
David Boyd: Go for the Family Style... It's a ton of food for a great price!