The best Italian in Austin
Mandola's Italian leads our ranking for Italian in Austin. Readers voted it first in Best of ATX in 2026. Red Ash and Patrizi's come next.
1Mandola's ItalianReaders' choice, 2026
2Red AshReaders' runner-up, 2026- 3Patrizi'sReaders' top three, 2026
81 Italian restaurants are open in and around Austin. The top 3 are ranked first; the rest follow.
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The top 3
How we rank
Photo: redashitalia.com 2Red Ash
Italian restaurant · Austin- Runner-up in Best of ATX 2026 for Italian, voted by readers [1]
- Where
- 303 Colorado St, Austin, TX 78701
- Phone
- (512) 379-2906
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More Italian in Austin
14 more · A to Z- ASTI Trattoria408 E 43rd St, AustinClosed for the day
- Bufalina Due6555 Burnet Rd #100, Austin
- Carrabba's Italian Grill11590 Research Blvd, Austin
- Cipollina1213 W Lynn St, Austin
- Enoteca Pizzeria Sportiva1500 S Lamar Blvd Ste 120, Austin
- Il Brutto1601 E 6th St, Austin
- It's Italian Cucina1500 S Lamar Blvd Unit 110, Austin
- It's Italian Cucina & Wine Bar1500 South Lamar Blvd Suite 110, Austin
- Juniper2400 Cesar Chavez St E, AustinClosed for the day
- L'Oca d'Oro1900 Simond Ave, Austin
- Laurel Restaurant320 S Capital of Texas Hwy, Austin
- Poeta 1123 E 11th St, Austin
- Quattro Gatti Ristorante e Pizzeria908 N Congress Ave, Austin
- The Backspace1745 W Anderson Ln Ste 600, AustinClosed for the day
No longer open
- Al Fico, 1700 E 2nd St has closed.
- Andiamo Ristorante, 2521 Rutland Dr Ste 325 has closed.
- Burn Pizza and Bar, 1802 E 6th St has closed.
- Cannoli Joe's, 4715 US 290-E has closed.
- Gusto, 4800 Burnet Rd has closed.
- Il Forte, 800 Brazos St Ste 215 has closed.
- La Jeanseria Mensa, 2118 S Congress Ave has closed.
- Mia Italian Tapas & Bar, 11420 Rock Rose Ave Suite 120 has closed.
- Salerno Cucina Italiana, 1310 Cypress Creek Rd Ste 120 has closed.
- Trento, 3600 N Capital of Texas Hwy has closed.
- Villarina Pasta and Fine Foods, 3201 Bee Caves Rd has closed.
- Winflo Osteria, 1315 W 6th St has closed.
How we rank
Nobody at Guide2 scores the food. The ranking adds up what Austin’s own judges have said in public: readers’ polls count most, then critics’ standing lists, then local press and food writers. Every point is numbered and listed under Sources below. The full method.
What changed
- Winflo Osteria closed
- Villarina Pasta and Fine Foods closed
- Trento closed
- Mia Italian Tapas & Bar closed
- La Jeanseria Mensa closed
- Il Forte closed
- Gusto closed
- Cannoli Joe's closed
- Burn Pizza and Bar closed
- Andiamo Ristorante closed
- Al Fico closed
Questions
- What is the best Italian in Austin?
- Mandola's Italian. Won Best of ATX 2026 for Italian, voted by readers. Red Ash and Patrizi's come next.
- How many Italian restaurants are in Austin?
- 81 are open in and around Austin as of October 2026, including ARTIPASTA Italian Food (South Austin), ASTI Trattoria, Amici Ristorante Pizzeria, Baris Pasta & Pizza, Bellissima Italian Mediterranean Restaurant and 76 more. Within a half-hour drive there are 24 more, in Bastrop, Leander, Lago Vista, Dripping Springs, San Marcos, Georgetown, Kyle, Taylor, Elgin and Driftwood.
- Which Italian restaurants in Austin take reservations?
- 15 take online bookings: ASTI Trattoria, Bufalina Due, Carrabba's Italian Grill, Cipollina, Enoteca Pizzeria Sportiva, Il Brutto, It's Italian Cucina, It's Italian Cucina & Wine Bar and 7 more. The rest are walk-in or by phone.
- Where can I order Italian online in Austin?
- 43 have online ordering on their own websites: ARTIPASTA Italian Food (South Austin), ASTI Trattoria, Bufalina Due, Carmela's Lakeway Pizza & Pasteria, Carrabba's Italian Grill, Carrabba's Italian Grill, Cipollina, CraigOs Lakeway and 35 more.
- Is Al Fico in Austin still open?
- No. Al Fico has closed. For Italian nearby, see the list above.
- Is Andiamo Ristorante in Austin still open?
- No. Andiamo Ristorante has closed. For Italian nearby, see the list above.
- Is Burn Pizza and Bar in Austin still open?
- No. Burn Pizza and Bar has closed. For Italian nearby, see the list above.
- Is Cannoli Joe's in Austin still open?
- No. Cannoli Joe's has closed. For Italian nearby, see the list above.
- Is Gusto in Austin still open?
- No. Gusto has closed. For Italian nearby, see the list above.
- Is Il Forte in Austin still open?
- No. Il Forte has closed. For Italian nearby, see the list above.
- Is La Jeanseria Mensa in Austin still open?
- No. La Jeanseria Mensa has closed. For Italian nearby, see the list above.
- Is Mia Italian Tapas & Bar in Austin still open?
- No. Mia Italian Tapas & Bar has closed. For Italian nearby, see the list above.
- Is Salerno Cucina Italiana in Austin still open?
- No. Salerno Cucina Italiana has closed. For Italian nearby, see the list above.
- Is Trento in Austin still open?
- No. Trento has closed. For Italian nearby, see the list above.
- Is Villarina Pasta and Fine Foods in Austin still open?
- No. Villarina Pasta and Fine Foods has closed. For Italian nearby, see the list above.
- Is Winflo Osteria in Austin still open?
- No. Winflo Osteria has closed. For Italian nearby, see the list above.
Sources
- 1Best of ATX, Best of ATX 2026: Readers’ Choice Winners - Austin Monthly Magazine, 2026. Checked Oct 7, 2026. Archived copy.
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