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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.

  1. 1Mandola's ItalianReaders' choice, 2026
  2. 2Red AshReaders' runner-up, 2026
  3. 3Patrizi'sReaders' top three, 2026

81 Italian restaurants are open in and around Austin. The top 3 are ranked first; the rest follow.

Ranked by Guide2 from readers’ polls, critics and local food writers (how we rank). Updated October 11, 2026. No restaurant pays to be listed or ranked.

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More Italian in Austin

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  1. South Austin
    Photo: carinos.com

    South Austin

    Italian restaurant · Austin
    Where
    9500 S IH 35 Frontage Rd, Austin, TX 78748
    Today
    Open now until 9:30 PM
    Has
    Takeout · Delivery · Catering
    All hours
    Mon11:30 AM to 9:30 PM
    Tue11:30 AM to 9:30 PM
    Wed11:30 AM to 9:30 PM
    Thu11:30 AM to 9:30 PM
    Fri11:30 AM to 10 PM
    Sat11:30 AM to 10 PM
    Sun11:30 AM to 9:30 PM
    Order onlineDirectionsCallMenuWebsite

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Worth the drive

Within about half an hour of Austin.

  1. Carmela's Dripping Springs
    Photo: carmelascafe.com

    Carmela's Dripping Springs

    Italian restaurant · Dripping Springs
    Where
    18901 Hamilton Pool Rd, Dripping Springs, TX 78620
    Today
    Open now until 9 PM
    All hours
    Mon12 AM to 12 AM
    Tue4 PM to 9 PM
    Wed4 PM to 9 PM
    Thu4 PM to 9 PM
    Fri4 PM to 9 PM
    Sat4 PM to 9 PM
    Sun4 PM to 9 PM
    Order onlineDirectionsCallMenuWebsite

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No longer open

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.

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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

  1. 1Best of ATX, Best of ATX 2026: Readers’ Choice Winners - Austin Monthly Magazine, 2026. Checked Oct 7, 2026. Archived copy.

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