Highest-rated Italian restaurants in Austin by diners
Highest-rated Italian restaurants in Austin by diners
Italian food is the most popular cuisine in the world, according to a 2023 study by The Picky Eater that tallied up Instagram tags. It's no wonder why so many people love it. Just thinking about dishes like chicken parmesan and spaghetti and meatballs is enough to get your mouth watering—even though many of these world-famous dishes are actually Italian American creations more so than true Italian fare. Traditional Italian food embraces an assortment of sumptuous recipes that aren't dependent on fried breadcrumbs and red sauce—think frittatas and focaccia, or carpaccio and panna cotta.
Italian immigrants have been weaving their cuisine into the fabric of the American food landscape for generations since they arrived in the United States nearly 150 years ago. And the cuisine, like the culture it hails from, tends to give off warm and fuzzy "family" feels. For many people, the quintessential local Italian American restaurant—complete with its red-and-white checkered tablecloths, pour bottles of olive oil, parmesan cheese shakers, cute little jars of red pepper flakes, and wicker baskets of oven-fresh bread—brings back memories of special life moments, like first dates and milestone birthdays.
Luckily, today you don't need to be in a major metropolis like New York or Los Angeles or an area with a large Italian or Italian American community to score top-notch buon cibo. You can find excellent Italian offerings in almost every city from coast to coast. To celebrate all things mozzarella and marinara, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated Italian restaurants in Austin based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of January 2024.
Read on to see if your favorite is among the top-rated or to find a new spot in your neighborhood.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily depict the specific restaurants listed or the dishes they serve.
#30. Tony C's
- Rating: 4.0/5 (495 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10526 West Parmer Lane Ste 509 Austin, Texas
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Il Brutto
- Rating: 4.0/5 (479 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1601 East 6th St. Austin, Texas
- Categories: Italian, Cocktail Bars, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Pieous
- Rating: 4.0/5 (1235 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 166 Hargraves Drive Bldg H Austin, Texas
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Mangia La Pasta!
- Rating: 4.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 1300 East Anderson Lane Bldg D, Ste 1204 Austin, Texas
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Uncle Nicky's
- Rating: 4.0/5 (180 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4222 Duval St. Austin, Texas
- Categories: Italian, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#25. It's Italian Cucina
- Rating: 4.0/5 (332 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1500 South Lamar Blvd. Ste 110 Austin, Texas
- Categories: Wine Bars, Italian, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Bufalina
- Rating: 4.0/5 (83 reviews)
- Address: 2215 East Cesar Chavez St. Austin, Texas
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Juniper
- Rating: 4.0/5 (669 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 2400 East Cesar Chavez St. Ste 304 Austin, Texas
- Categories: Italian, New American, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Stony's Pizza - Austin
- Rating: 4.0/5 (53 reviews)
- Address: 9521 US Hwy 290 Austin, Texas
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Tucci's Southside Subs
- Rating: 4.0/5 (234 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7101 West Texas 71 A5 Ste 12 Austin, Texas
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Gino's Vino Osteria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (416 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1239 East 51st St. Austin, Texas
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#19. ARTIPASTA
- Rating: 4.5/5 (42 reviews)
- Address: 6406 North Interstate 35 Frontage Road Ste 2510 Austin, Texas
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Roppolo's Pizzeria West Campus
- Rating: 4.5/5 (45 reviews)
- Address: 2604 Guadalupe St. Austin, Texas
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Dean's Italian Steakhouse
- Rating: 4.5/5 (193 reviews)
- Address: 110 East 2nd St. Austin, Texas
- Categories: Steakhouses, Italian, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Patrizi's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (998 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2307 Manor Road Austin, Texas
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#15. More Home Slice Pizza
- Rating: 4.5/5 (556 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1421 South Congress Ave. Austin, Texas
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Red Ash
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1281 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 303 Colorado St. Austin, Texas
- Categories: Italian, Seafood, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Cannone Cucina Italiana
- Rating: 4.5/5 (149 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1720 Barton Springs Road The Picnic Food Truck Park Austin, Texas
- Categories: Food Trucks, Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Baretto Bistro
- Rating: 4.5/5 (18 reviews)
- Address: 1206B West 38th St. Austin, Texas
- Categories: Italian, Beer Bar, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Tucci's Southside Subs
- Rating: 4.5/5 (402 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 801 East William Cannon Drive Ste 240 Austin, Texas
- Categories: Sandwiches, Delis, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Pizza Leon
- Rating: 4.5/5 (135 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 509 East Ben White Blvd. Austin, Texas
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#9. La Volta Pizza Club
- Rating: 4.5/5 (47 reviews)
- Address: 900 West 10th St. Austin, Texas
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Poeta
- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 1123 East 11th St. Austin, Texas
- Categories: Italian, Venues & Event Spaces, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Gina's on Congress
- Rating: 4.5/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 314 Congress Ave. Austin, Texas
- Categories: French, Italian, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#6. DeSano Pizzeria Napoletana
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1000 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8000 Burnet Road Austin, Texas
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#5. ARTIPASTA
- Rating: 4.5/5 (309 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7800 South 1st St. Austin, Texas
- Categories: Italian, Pasta Shops, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Patrizi's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (125 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1705 Cuernavaca Austin, Texas
- Categories: Italian, Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Intero Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (491 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2612 East Cesar Chavez St. Austin, Texas
- Categories: Italian, Desserts, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#2. DeSano Pizzeria Napoletana
- Rating: 4.5/5 (351 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 301 Lavaca St. Ste 200 Austin, Texas
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Sapori Italian Roots
- Rating: 5.0/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 800 Brazos St. Ste 215 Austin, Texas
- Categories: Italian, Desserts, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jennifer Huizen, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 312 metros.
