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Il Brutto, Austin, TX

Il Brutto

4.5 (1692)
$31 to $50
Italian
1601 East 6th Street, Austin, TX 78701

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
Il Brutto is a neighborhood Italian restaurant located in East Austin with an emphasis on classic, multi-regional Italian dishes. The menu features fresh antipasti, daily home-made pastas, and pizzas baked in the restaurant’s Neapolitan wood-burning oven, in addition to house-made gelati, sorbets & desserts. The beverage program highlights an extensive selection of Italian wines from an on-site cellar, as well as local beers and handcrafted cocktails.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–6:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Erind Halilaj
  • Private party facilities
    A neighborhood Italian restaurant in East Austin, Il Brutto is the perfetto spot to break bread with friends & family. We offer multiple options for small and large parties, including our private dining room, cozy bar, and oak-shaded patio.
  • Private party contact
    Madison Greenberg: (512) 580-8779
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    East Austin
  • Cross street
    6th and Comal
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Entertainment
    Live jazz every Thursday from 7 pm to 9 pm
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,692 people are saying

Il Brutto reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Brutto offers "incredible food" and a lively ambiance with a "beautiful patio." Guests love the "authentic Italian" dishes, particularly the lasagna and lamb ragú. The staff is "exceptionally attentive," making every visit memorable. Although the restaurant can be noisy, it remains a top choice for "special occasions" and "date nights."
1,692 Reviews
  1. Maria VIP

    Austin5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing as always! Great wine, amazing food and fun atmosphere.

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  2. Ron

    Austin12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Il Brutto is a favorite of mine, we love every item on the menu. The general manager Charity takes care of everything and its so nice for the Chef Erand to make the rounds and tell us about the meal! Great Experience.

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  3. Troy

    Austin14 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Mixed feelings about this place. Pasta dishes were very good and perfectly executed. But way too small and over priced. Left hungry. Cool interior but the tables are too close together and it was very noisy with tables next to us being so loud we couldn't even hear each other. Again, the food tasted great, but was very expensive for what was served. Probably will not be back.

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  4. Sean VIP

    Raleigh7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The lasagna was unbelievable. And Chad the server was adorable!

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  5. Will

    Atlanta7 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We had a reservation and were seated promptly - that's where the positives began and ended. Took 15 min for someone to acknowledge we were at the table and another 5 before any wter was even offered/brought. The water glasses were small and when we asked to leave the bottle of water at the table we were told they couldn't do that - really???? Our waiter was absolutely clueless. When asked any questions all he could say was "I think so..." We ordered drinks (alcohol), and two appetizers to start. The drinks were the most watered down I have ever experienced in my life. The appetizers were avg at best. When the main course arrived they were the smallest portions and I thought maybe they were kid sized. The Cacio e Pepe was over cooked, the lasagna was also over cooked, and my wife's lamb ragu was not hot, but more tepid in temperature. Again, throughout the meal the waiter was non existent. I seriously question the legitimacy of the reviews. This was the worst meal/experience I've had for as long as I can remember. Needless to say we will not be returning.

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  6. Kaitlyn

    Austin7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The atmosphere is cool. They have a nice patio. The lamb ragú was a 7/10. My mom got the gnocchi which had no flavor- 5/10. They did replace it though with the agnolotti, which I appreciated. 7/10. The pasta portions didn’t really fill me up tbh. The server was not very warm or friendly, but service was fairly quick. I would go back if someone else is paying lol.

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  7. Pat VIP

    Greater Boston8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot to hang on the patio, solid food, burrata very good.

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  8. Andrea

    Austin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful space with excellent service, great drinks, and a small but delicious menu. Everyone at the table enjoyed their meal, but the pizza and the lasagna were favorite entrees, while the prosciutto was the most popular appetizer, followed closely by the heirloom tomatoes with burrata and the burrata crostini (don't fear the anchovies — they were quite mild and added non-fishy flavor). Dark chocolate gelato was the big dessert hit. My only knock is how loud it is inside. I could barely hear the folks directly across from me, and we are a family known for louder voices. Some sound-absorbing features would help facilitate conversations over what is an excellent meal!

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  9. Rachel

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to dinner at Il bruto for my friends birthday and couldn’t have had a better experience. The waiter was fun and playful and made her feel special, the food was incredible. Only sad part is they were out of the fig pizza.

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  10. Emily

    Alabama1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was incredible, service even better. The manager remembered us from previous visits and let us sample one of their new desserts. The patio vibe is hard to beat.

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FAQs

Il Brutto offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (512) 580-8779.

Il Brutto is rated 4.5 stars by 1692 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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1601 East 6th Street, Austin, TX 78701

Additional information

  • Cross street
    6th and Comal
  • Neighborhood
    East Austin
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–6:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Erind Halilaj
  • Entertainment
    Live jazz every Thursday from 7 pm to 9 pm
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    A neighborhood Italian restaurant in East Austin, Il Brutto is the perfetto spot to break bread with friends & family. We offer multiple options for small and large parties, including our private dining room, cozy bar, and oak-shaded patio.
  • Private party contact
    Madison Greenberg: (512) 580-8779
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