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Il Brutto, Austin, TX

Il Brutto

4.6
4.6
1594 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    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–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (512) 580-8779
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    East Austin
  • Cross street
    6th and Comal
  • Parking details
    Validated parking is always available in the Arnold Parking Garage with entrance on E 6th St. Limited paid street parking is available.
  • 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

What 1,594 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

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

NoiseModerate

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  • Austin

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Brutto offers a delightful dining experience with "attentive and knowledgeable" staff and "excellent food" that keeps patrons coming back. Guests rave about the "authentic Italian flavors" and "amazing ambiance," making it perfect for special occasions. Highlights include "delicious lasagna" and "top-notch cocktails."

1,594 Reviews
  1. Nicole

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sitting at the bar, both bartenders took amazing care. The wine recommendations, the added dinner digestives, and the overall guidance through the menu made this an exceptional experience. Thank you to the manager Erik and to the incredible team for the recommendations on the heirloom tomatoes and pizza bread, followed by an incredible lasagna. But the after dinner amaros brought this experience from a 8 to a 10. Shout out Juan for introducing us to this place and continuing to bring exceptional service.

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  2. Jonathan

    St. Louis

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was ok. We had the lamb ragu and lasagna. Wasn’t the best of either we’ve ever had but the outdoor seating was wonderful.

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  3. Frank

    Austin

    19 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We were celebrating an anniversary, so they gave us a nice champagne toast, which was nice. We would have preferred a more intimate table. They sat us right next to the outside door and it was rather chilly. The pasta was ok not great. The gelato was salted, which we didn't like. The service was very friendly and helpful but fairly slow.

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  4. Jordan

    Dallas

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a great experience at Il Brutto. The service, food and atmosphere (especially on the patio) was great.

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  5. Pat

    Washington DC

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Traveling for business and 8 of us had a great overall experience at Il Brutto. We sat outside on their large patio and the weather was perfect!!! All 8 of us enjoyed what we ordered and even had desserts!!!!! It was a great night and will be back the next time I'm in Austin!!!!

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  6. Casey

    Austin

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was amazing as always and the service at the bar was tremendous.

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  7. Rachelle

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    It’s been awhile since we have been but it was not a great experience last night. The service was really slow and our server was barely there to see if we needed anything. Frequently forgot the things we did need and messed up our order. Some of the food tasted great but the lasagna wasn’t flavored well and it was dry. Also frustrating that you pay for parking in the garage when you are in there but if you wait and do it in the restaurant it’s free, no signage or anything to tell you that.

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  8. Nickolas

    Austin

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and drinks were exceptional as always. Server entered my wife’s order incorrectly (completely different dish came out), and I was done with my food by the time her correct order came out. Our server didn’t offer to comp anything or try to make it right in any way. We were on the way to the theater so I didn’t have time to ask, but frankly I wouldn’t expect to need to ask at a restaurant at this level. Disappointing experience at one of my favorite spots in town.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such an amazing restaurant with a good vibe. The service was so fast.

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  10. Taylor

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had THE BEST time tonight. My husband and I got there a little after the parents so I didn't catch our waiter's name but he (they?) was outstanding in every way. Kind, knowledgeable, and fun from start to finish. The cocktails are unrivaled in Austin (IMO) and the wine that was recommended was straight up superb. Iconic, even. Every single dish we ordered was the actual best any of us had tasted of each iteration of that dish out in the wild. The vibe was spot on for 4pm and just got better as the sun faded. Every staff member we encountered was so nice and super helpful no matter how small the question seemed. We cannot wait to go back. Absolutely fantastic evening.

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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 4.6 stars by 1594 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Il Brutto

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–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Validated parking is always available in the Arnold Parking Garage with entrance on E 6th St. Limited paid street parking is available.
  • 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
  • Phone number
    (512) 580-8779
  • 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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