Juniper is one of The 15 Best Places for Ragu in Austin.

1. Juniper

8.6
2400 E Cesar Chavez St Ste 304 (Clara St.), Austin, TX
Italian Restaurant · 15 tips and reviews

RaniaRania: 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 B.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 D.David DeParolesa: Rye gnocchi, oxtail pappardelle, and tater tots are stars. Wagyu surprisingly not.

Olive & June is one of The 15 Best Places for Ragu in Austin.

2. Olive & June

8.3
3411 Glenview Ave (38th Street), Austin, TX
Italian Restaurant · Rosedale · 37 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: 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 M.John Moody: Excellent tapas, but also great entrees. Pork meatballs, muscles, and a great cocktail list to boot!

Samantha Y.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.

Aba Austin is one of The 15 Best Places for Ragu in Austin.

3. Aba Austin

9.2
1011 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX
Restaurant · 4 tips and reviews

Odile R.Odile Roujol: Beautiful space with a patio and tree and fab bars! Chic

James J.James J: Love sitting outside by the bar and solid cocktails and some small bites.

Ruby A.Ruby Anaya: Holy shit the chicken thighs 🤯

Quattro Gatti is one of The 15 Best Places for Ragu in Austin.

4. Quattro Gatti

7.5
908 Congress Ave (9th), Austin, TX
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 22 tips and reviews

Steve H.Steve Hill: Love the carbonara and the duck ragu

Danu A.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 Y.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.

Péché is one of The 15 Best Places for Ragu in Austin.

5. Péché

8.8
208 W 4th St (Colorado St.), Austin, TX
Cocktail Bar · Downtown Austin · 191 tips and reviews

NanaNana: great ambiance, great bar and delicious wild boar ragu

Kathryn Y.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 JournalThe 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.

Taverna is one of The 15 Best Places for Ragu in Austin.

6. Taverna

8.2
258 W 2nd St (Lavaca St), Austin, TX
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 110 tips and reviews

Andrea B.Andrea Barrezueta: Recommended by a local for a reason. All our dishes were perfectly executed. The gnocchi with short ribs ragu was the best imho.

Weishen Y.Weishen Yee: Fettucine Frutti di Mare was awesome ! One of d best pasta's I've tasted.!

Anthony R.Anthony Rivera: Best brunch in town if you're looking for Eggs Benedict and Mimosas followed by a day of mischief with your cohorts

Siena Ristorante Toscana is one of The 15 Best Places for Ragu in Austin.

7. Siena Ristorante Toscana

8.1
6203 N Capital of Texas Hwy (RR 2222), Austin, TX
Italian Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews

Brian N.Brian Nunnery: Wonderful experience. Legit food. Try the figs stuffed with goat cheese and wrapped in prosciutto!

Nick U.Nick Uhlman: Ask for nick, he is the best!

PatrizioPatrizio: This place is absolutely beautiful! Try scoring a seat on one of the balconies for a super-special dining experience. ~ Patrizio, Founder of ForTheLoveOfItaly.com

North Italia is one of The 15 Best Places for Ragu in Austin.

8. North Italia

8.2
500 W 2nd St (San Antonio), Austin, TX
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 13 tips and reviews

Helen J.Helen Jones: I had the mushroom tortellini - DELISH. And the Almond Mascarpone Tart was WONDERFUL!!!!

Andrea D.Andrea De Maria Y Campos: Burratta is amazing! Also the almond tart 😋😋

RaniaRania: Love the vibe and setting but food was hit and miss. Squid ink pasta was very good but gluten free pizza dough was tough and hard to eat.

Cafe Malta is one of The 15 Best Places for Ragu in Austin.

9. Cafe Malta

8.3
3421 W William Cannon Dr, Austin, TX
Mediterranean Restaurant · 34 tips and reviews

Austin ChronicleAustin 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.

EaterEater: 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 S.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

360 UNO is one of The 15 Best Places for Ragu in Austin.

10. 360 UNO

8.1
3801 N Capital of Texas Hwy, Austin, TX
Italian Restaurant · Davenport Ranch · 28 tips and reviews

Joe C.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 I.Anna Ibay: Desserts are flown in from Milan - chocolate Fondant is the best in town

JoycottJoycott: Eat here on Earth Day, and 5% of your bill goes to eco-friendly causes!

The Grove Wine Bar & Kitchen - West Lake is one of The 15 Best Places for Ragu in Austin.

11. The Grove Wine Bar & Kitchen - West Lake

8.5
6317 FM 2244 Rd (Capital of Tx Hwy), Austin, TX
Wine Bar · 59 tips and reviews

Terri M.Terri McCulloch: Had the fish taco special - yummy! Great atmosphere. Love all the windows that make it light and airy.

CoolSculptingCoolSculpting: YUM! The most delicious selection of bruschetta. You cannot go wrong with your selection, they are all tasty!

Aaron S.Aaron Strout: It's not downtown but it's one of the coolest outdoor spaces in Austin.

Mandola's Italian Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Ragu in Austin.

12. Mandola's Italian Market

8.2
4301 W William Cannon Dr Ste E1, Austin, TX
Italian Restaurant · Oak Hill · 47 tips and reviews

Betty L.Betty Luera: Best meal ever! Mista salad & Lasagna. Save room for the chocolate fudge cake.

Alia K.Alia Kirschner: Be sure to try the foccacia bread with the herb oil... Delicious!

Nolan M.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.

Gusto Italian Kitchen + Wine Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Ragu in Austin.

13. Gusto Italian Kitchen + Wine Bar

7.6
4800 Burnet Rd (at 47th St), Austin, TX
Italian Restaurant · Allandale · 26 tips and reviews

Shelly H.Shelly Henry: Polenta is awesome! Also the beet salad. Remember to checkout tiramisu .

Chris D.Chris Davis: Great date night place

Jennifer K.Jennifer Kuvlesky: Go here for your bday. The bring out a huge ice cream cone made of cotton candy with a sparkler in it

Maggiano's Little Italy is one of The 15 Best Places for Ragu in Austin.

14. Maggiano's Little Italy

8.7
10910 Domain Dr, Austin, TX
Italian Restaurant · North Burnet · 66 tips and reviews

Dianey S.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 l.brennan lawler: if you order a classic pasta dish, they make you an extra one to take home, compliments of the chef!

David B.David Boyd: Go for the Family Style... It's a ton of food for a great price!

La Traviata is one of The 15 Best Places for Ragu in Austin.

15. La Traviata

7.9
314 Congress Ave (3rd Street), Austin, TX
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 43 tips and reviews

Nat E.Nat Eliason: Home made sourdough is excellent, and both of our pastas were fantastic. The rigatoni was cooked perfectly

Richard C.Richard Clinton: Best italian food in town.

Thomas L.Thomas Lengel: The best spaghetti bolognese outside of Italy!