Asti is my go-to place for great food and an awesome vibe. Service is great, friendly, and attentive. But it's Bryan Beneke, the chef and owner, who makes the food and vibe work so well together. Go here, eat well! read more

There are restaurants you visit, and then there are restaurants you return to again and again until they feel like an extension of home. ASTI Trattoria, nestled in the heart of Hyde Park, is firmly in the second category for me -- and has been for twenty-five years. In a city that churns through dining trends at a dizzying pace, ASTI endures because it gets the fundamentals right. Walking in, you're struck by how the space manages to feel both intimate and unhurried, even on Valentine's Day. The atmosphere is casual without being careless, warm without being fussy -- the kind of place where a solo diner with a novel feels just as comfortable as a couple celebrating an anniversary or a small group catching up over a long meal, as I can personally attest having happily experienced all of the above. The room itself seems to encourage you to slow down, order another espresso, mocktail, or glass of wine, and linger. Much of that welcome begins before you even sit down. The host greets you as though genuinely glad you've arrived, and the feeling carries through the entire meal. The waitstaff here are notably knowledgeable -- not in a performance-y, recitation-of-the-specials way, but in the way of people who actually know and love the food they're serving. Ask a question about a dish or a wine pairing and you'll get a real, considered answer. The kitchen is the heart of it all. Chef after chef at ASTI has upheld a commitment to Italian classical cuisine done with precision and care -- house-made pastas, deeply flavored sauces, proteins treated with respect. The menu spans the kind of range that makes a table of friends with different tastes and different budgets all leave happy. Whether you're ordering a simple but perfectly executed pasta or something more ambitious from the evening's specials, the quality holds. Worth calling out specifically: ASTI has developed a genuine reputation for gluten-free expertise, offering thoughtful options that don't feel like afterthoughts. For diners who navigate dietary restrictions and too often find themselves staring at a sad, token menu item, eating here is a genuine pleasure rather than a compromise. ASTI Trattoria is the rare neighborhood restaurant that has earned its longevity -- not by chasing what's new, but by honoring what's good. It's an Austin treasure, truly.​​​​​​​ read more

ASTI Trattoria - Gluten-free Tiramisu! - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

We seriously had the best meal with our friends at Asti. The happy hour menu is great, the service was great, and the food was outstanding. We didn't have a bad bite of food, truly. I have to say the Tiramisu and Cannolis were out of this world good, some of the best desserts I have had. Every pasta was fantastic and so were the apps. We loved the calamari and artichokes. Can't wait to come back soon! read more

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Love this place ... another really good meal, although the mussels were just okay. Some decent size, plump, and juicy. Some tiny and taste was a bit off. Great artichokes. Calamari is best in town, fried, tasty, and a treat. The stuffed mushrooms are a must try dish. Tasty, large latte. Delicious vanilla gelato. Great venue, very cozy. We need to go more often. Friendly server. Thanks Nicole ... read more

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Really nice experience here! All the food was phenomenal! service was great too - my only complaint was that it was a bit loud but that just means it was popular that night! read more

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The Good: The food and service was a great! With so many places trying to put a twist on "old fashioned" Italian cuisine, I was in heaven. Also, don't discount the stuffed mushrooms - they were amazing. The Not So Good: The ambiance was pleasant but the decor could probably use some updating. The Bad: My friend ordered the carbonara and it came out salty for her taste. Could have just been a one off moment in the food prep for the evening. read more

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5 stars for being a neighborhood staple for decades. It's not often that a small local restaurant is able to last this long. 5 stars for almost always having availability. 5 stars for really good service. The food itself is above average Italian (maybe 4 stars imho), but the biggest rec I have is to always order the tiramisu here! read more

ASTI Trattoria - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Nicest wait staff ever. Delicious food, love the lamb pappardelle. My boyfriend loved his lasagna. Nice atmosphere. Love the fresh bread and oil too. One of our favorite Italian places in Austin. Coming from Long Island, it's so hard to find good Italian but I approve this place! read more

Came with friends to celebrate the 4th of July weekend as the website explicitly state they were open both Friday & Saturday (business hours confirmed) Only to find the door locked with a sign indicating "closed for weekend" What a wasted trip, thanks for the info.... read more

Food was yummy, service was excellent. We ordered a tiramisu to go. Later opened it up, and it was such a small slice. For over $12, this is disappointing. Not sure if it's because we ordered it to go, but the slice is tiny. We still full price. read more

ASTI Trattoria - Tiramisu - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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This could have been a WONDERFUL dinner...... however this evening was the night the 3rd worst storm in Austin history landed as we were literally walking to the restaurant Small neighborhood Italian restaurant lots of 50's like atmosphere without records, poodle skirts & juke box, more rat pack without the Frank, Dean & Sammy photos. We ordered and our food did come out quite quickly ~ I ordered fresh corn risotto arrived with beautiful slivers of pecorino cheese & a handful of arugula, really good definitely would order again. My hubs ordered the carbonara, which gets mentioned a lot as a restaurant favorite was exceptional, he orders it frequently so I take his word for it ~ Asti survived the storm, we all stayed dry however their fan exhaust on their roof didn't~ so they announced they would get all the orders out, then would be closing for the evening ~ I know they are open again so will definitely be back very soon read more

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I'm a sucker for carbonara and almost always order it when it's on the menu so when in Rome, er Austin, I had to give in. Glad I did. It was creamy, cheesy, had just the right amount of egg and it carried a lot guanciale fat and flavor from the big chunks of it strewn throughout. Quite good. Every table gets an order of fresh olive and butter focaccia too. Friendly service and very nice, cozy atmosphere. read more

ASTI Trattoria - Spaghetti Carbonara - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

Horrible place if you have any allergy or foods you need to avoid. Service, ambiance, etc. are all irrelevant. They served me an ingredient I can't eat, despite checking three times. We asked when we placed the order twice, when the food arrived (and the person who brought the food left and double checked!!) that there were no mushrooms in our dishes (which I will get very sick if I eat), but a few minutes after eating some meatball, my stomach started feeling queasy. Yep! Mushrooms. I asked the server and she said oh I'm so sorry yes there are mushrooms in that. We confirmed three separate times with two people! This is incredibly dangerous. At least I don't have an anaphylactic reaction to mushrooms. The absolute worst part of it all was that they didn't even comp the meal (which I would expect in almost no situation but this one) but they just took the item with mushrooms off the bill. My boyfriend didn't get to finish his food because he was worried to care for me and get out of there quickly, and I was in the restroom yakking up my entire meal. I can't recommend against coming here enough. Horrible service, truly ruined our night and I spent days recovering. read more

In the very established neighborhood of Hyde Park, Asti Trattotia feels like a very established restaurant filled with regular customers. The staff were friendly and efficient and the restaurant itself was intimate and cozy. We ordered a slew of dishes and decided to treat dinner family style in our group of three. We all ordered Capelletti spritzes which were delicious and refreshing. We then got the calamari and Caesar salad as appetizers. The calamari was tough and the breading tasted like old oil and the lettuce used for the Caesar salad wasn't as fresh as I would have liked it to be. For mains we got the margherita pizza, the lasagna rotolo, and the risotto. The pizza was good everall with soft crust and fresh topping, the risotto was good as well, but the lasagna was definitely not what we were expecting. It was a rolled lasagna with only one sheet of pasta and the rest was a dry and extremely salty bolognese. It was broiled or baked before serving, so the top of it was burnt and charred which was not very appetizing. Overall, the food was fine, but the quality does not justify the steep prices. We probably wouldn't make the drive to return. read more

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Asti Trattoria is a fantastic spot for a date night, celebratory dinner, or just enjoying some delicious Italian food! The pricing is reasonable, the food was tasty and presented well, and the service was great overall. This was our first visit but we will definitely be back! My husband and I made reservations for 8:00 pm on a Saturday night and were seated right away. We noted on our OpenTable reservation that we were celebrating our wedding anniversary, but that wasn't acknowledged at all. FAST FACTS: *Parking - available on the front and side of the restaurant (additional parking in the Fresh Plus lot next door) *Reservations - available online through OpenTable (call the restaurant for parties of 5 or more) *Online ordering - available on their website for pickup through ToastTab *Patio - fully covered and heated *Closed on Mondays *Happy hour - Tuesday through Friday from 4:00 - 6:00 pm *Brunch - Sunday from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm SERVICE - Our server, Mitch, was great overall! He had a great personality and did a great job of recommending dishes. Our food came out quickly after ordering and was paced well throughout the meal. Toward the end, we were the only ones seated in the back section of the restaurant so there were a few times when we were waiting a while for refills on our drinks. PRICING - The total was $117.99 after tax ($8.99) but before tip for stuffed mushrooms ($14), salad special ($18), fig & prosciutto pizza ($17), two spaghetti carbonara ($21 each), side of fingerling potato salad ($6), and tiramisu ($12). I think the pricing was reasonable for the portion sizes and quality of ingredients. Complimentary focaccia bread is served to the table and you can ask for more if needed. It isn't warm but it's very fluffy and tastes great! STUFFED MUSHROOMS (9/10) - These were phenomenal! We got 7 mushroom caps so it made the perfect appetizer to split. The combination of ricotta, parmesan, and goat cheese was DELICIOUS! I'd order this again! SALAD SPECIAL (6/10) - We decided to try this since it was a special for the night... it had whipped ricotta, beets, seasonal greens tossed in a lemon vinaigrette, and was sprinkled with crushed pistachio. It was good but didn't blow us away because the flavors were all pretty muted. I did appreciate that they split it between two plates for us. I probably wouldn't order this again. FIG & PROSCIUTTO PIZZA (7/10) - The pizzas are a great option for an appetizer! The crust is super crispy and you can tell it's housemade... plus the pizza overall isn't greasy or oily. The taleggio and mozzarella cheeses were so flavorful and the prosciutto was cooked perfectly. I would have loved more fig preserves throughout the pizza to bring more sweetness and the watercress didn't add anything to the pizza. I'd definitely order a pizza again but might try a different flavor next time. SPAGHETTI CARBONARA (9/10) - This was the highlight of the meal! The portion size is perfect and the spaghetti noodles are housemade and on the thicker side which I loved. The sauce was delicious, had the perfect consistency, and the guanciale was so flavorful! The cracked black pepper on top was tasty but I could have used a little more salt (the bites with guanciale were great but bites without were lacking slightly). I'd order this again! FINGERLING POTATO SALAD (8/10) - I loved this side because it's very unique! I've never had fingerling potatoes in a potato salad but the texture was great! The server described the potato salad as being between a Texas potato salad and a German potato salad and I'd say that description was spot on. It's very creamy but has a slight sweetness to it. I'd order this again! CLASSIC TIRAMISU (8/10) - This was a different take on what I'd consider a "classic" tiramisu but I really enjoyed it! It leans more on the chocolate side than espresso... I would have loved a dusting of espresso powder on top or a stronger espresso flavor in the soaked ladyfingers. But, the candied almonds were very unique and worked well with the flavors! I'd order this again! I think Asti Trattoria is highly underrated when it comes to Italian restaurants in Austin! I'll definitely be back to try some other dishes and will recommend it to others! read more

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LOVE! The pasta is absolutely delicious and service and ambiance were on point. Highly recommend! read more

ASTI Trattoria - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I visited Asti on the recommendation of my Airbnb host and I am so glad I did! Excellent service, cozy ambiance, and amazing food! I sat at the bar and was waited on by Jennifer, who went above and beyond to make me feel welcome. To start, the complimentary focaccia bread and olive oil were spectacular. I ordered the braised beef tortellini and crispy broccoli. Both were sooo yummy! Highly recommend Asti!! Next time I'm in Austin, I'll be back! read more

We have been coming to ASTI for 25 years, wonderful food, superb service. It's like going to a good friends house. Very reminiscent of a true Italian Cantina, and for desert the Cannoli is a must read more

I can't believe i have only been here once despite living 5 blocks away for 20 years. so good and not too salty like most Italian shops

Takeaways: literally wish I live in Austin so I could eat here again, incredible experience for both gf and non-gf people Food: 5 Gluten Free Options: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4 Cleanliness: 5 Restroom cleanliness: 5 Summary: I was here w my sister, I am gluten free and she is not. Both of us were SO happy with our experience. Service was attentive, welcoming, and helpful. We only ate a couple of things, but it was FIRE. She loved their crunchy bread sticks that were on the table (idk what they're called lol), and when they found out I was gluten free they brought me GF focaccia that had both my sister and I eating carbs like calories don't matter We both ordered the spaghetti carbonara and it was INCREDIBLE (we ate it too fast and forgot to take a picture). Her non-gf was delicious, and my gf noodles were sooooo good - not crumbly or overcooked. Everything is made in house except the gf noodles, the gf focaccia was in house too. Sauce was a 10/10. I saw someone else in a review complaining about small portions - I thought it was just right. We both finished our meals and weren't hungry after but we also weren't stuck to our chairs. The only reason I have a 4 for atmosphere was it was kind of quiet in there, but to be fair we were like the first party in there when they opened. read more

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Asti is a cute Italian restaurant that was converted from an old fashion countertop diner. The service was good. No complaints there. The food was good - I had no complaints with our meal. Is it my favorite Italian food in the city - no. But it was fine. The lasagna was okay - I have had more better, I wouldn't get again. The pizza was also okay - smaller than expected and just again it was okay, I wouldn't get again. I tried my dad's Duck Parpadelle he got and it was the best dish at our table. The duck was super tender and shredded nicely into the sauce. It is a very heavy dish so you will have leftover. The homemade pasta noodles in this dish were great as well. read more

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The appetizers are so delicious. We had the calamari and it was so fresh and perfectly crispy. We got the crusty artichokes and I loved them and we had the chicken mushroom meatballs. The spicy marinara sauce was so good. . The Italian dishes we ordered were amazing. The lasagna is packed with a meat mixture like sausage and cheesey just like I love it to be. The seafood risotto was so flavorful. My friend had the linguine with clams. She said it was light and delicious. For dessert we had risotto brûlée and apple sorbet and tiramisu that was the best end to the wonderful meal with great friends. The service was so great and professional. We loved the comfortable seating and it wasn't too noisy with every seat taken and the bar area filled. This restaurant is in a great part of town with local history. We had a great time and look forward to visiting again! read more

The service was great. When I mentioned that the portions were more than i could eat our service suggested that I might like a half portion. That was very nice of her. My husband had the trout, he really liked it. I had a half portion of a pasta dish that was delicious. Our friends had the same dishes we had and were happy with our meals. The crispy artichokes were really yummy. We will go back. read more

Wanted to try this place for a while and my husband and I finally got a chance to stop by during Happy Hour on Wednesday. We ordered a few things off the HH Menu and one pizza and they were all excellent. The fried artichokes are really, REALLY tasty and come with some kind of lemon aioli. The aioli was delicious also, and we dipped the free focaccia bread in it. We actually ate a ton of bread but they didn't seem to mind and happily brought us refills throughout our meal. Next time I will get the full order of artichokes because I really wanted more than the HH portion. We also ordered the calamari and it was one of the best I've ever had. The batter was very light and crispy, with an almost airy crunch to it. It was perfectly seasoned so that it didn't even need the sauce that came with it. (Just a squeeze of lemon and we gobbled those down). It was also cooked perfectly - nice and tender and not at all chewy like calamaris is at a lot of other restaurants. For entrees, we shared the carbonara (Happy Hour portion) and the potato pizza (standard menu). The carbonara is a real star. Authentic and rich, they use guanciale like they do in Italy, instead of porchetta or lardons. My husband thought it was a bit salty, but I thought it was divine. (The salty flavor comes from the guanciale and the pecorina romano -- It's not like they add salt). He and I still ate most of it and took some home for a midnight snack later. He did love the guanciale and said the texture of those little bites was incredible. The potato pizza was good, but I might add something if I get it again next time. I think they had prosciutto as an extra topping option and that would have punched it up nicely. Very comfortable and cozy atmosphere too. Nice spot for a date, and I I want to bring my folks here next time they are in town also. read more

I had the worst pasta I've ever had last night. I ordered the capellini with crushed tomatoes and it was gummy and sticky and overcooked. I barely ate 5 bites of it. The waitress took the full bowl away and didn't even ask if everything was ok with it. I've eaten here before but won't be back. It was that bad. read more

Some people might assume after over two decades in business, a restaurant may become stale. They could rest on the tried and true, deftly serving a loyal clientele favorite dishes, fine wines and sweet desserts. ASTI Trattoria has been in business since 2001. Forget stale: Their menu is innovative offering true Italian cuisine, some straight traditional and some with a little twist of new ingredients and presentation. Chef and owner Emmett Fox works in the front-facing portion of the kitchen line, making sure each dish looks beautiful before heading to the table. It also gives him the chance to greet guests and table check how the food tastes. We had two courses going with the Stuffed Mushrooms ($14) and the Burata Caprese ($16) as an antipasti and the Grilled Rainbow Trout ($27) and a pair of pastas for the Primo course. The mushrooms were stuffed with three cheeses - ricotta, goat and parmesan topped with bread crumbs and truffle oil. Six to an order. They go great with an opening cocktail. The trout is served with skin on and plated with an eggplant caponada (sweet and sour Sicilian version of ratatouille) and herbed fregola (small round pasta). Also served with a grilled half lemon you should squeeze it on the fish. Trust me it a really good idea and tastes different than a raw lemon. Our waiter Mitch did a fantastic job all night. I had a hard time deciding between the Seafood Risotto ($36) and the Saffron Spaghetti Carbonara ($21). Apparently I am not the only one who had a hard time choosing. As a result, he explained that ASTI offers half portions for half price. Problem solved. Note: The prices listed for pasta are for full portions. ASTI's carbonara is as authentic and delicious as any you will find in bistro in Rome. They use real guanciale, not bacon or even pancetta. NO cream, and mixed with pepper, egg and parmesan cheese for that salty, creamy flavor. When I return, it's a full portion for me. I equally love risotto, particularly when it is made properly. It takes time and attention. For those who cook it at home, you know what I mean. Topped with clams, mussles, shrimp and calamari. The full portion is the most expensive dish on the menu...worth every penny. Seriously, if love Italian seafood dishes you must try their version. Getting long winded, so hop on line and make reservations as soon as possible. You need to put this on your places to visit. One trip and you'll be hooked. Grazie al cuoco! read more

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Asti is not worth the price tag. Went last night and we ordered two glasses of wine, two main dishes and we spent $100 with tip. I was caught off guard by the quality of the pasta considering the cost of all main dishes being between $23 - $37. My wife ordered the carbonara which was 4/5 good. The pasta did not taste fresh, almost like it was undercooked. I ordered the clams linguine and was disappointed. The size of the dish for the price tag was really unacceptable. The pasta again tasted undercooked. This was our second time here as we didn't enjoy our first time, but based on reviews wanted to come back to try it again. Unfortunately this experience plus last time put a "fork in it" for us to try Asti again. read more

Very friendly and attentive waiter. The wine selection is well matched to the menu with good choices by the glass. Eggplant Parmigiana excellent and a generous portion. White anchovies an option for the Caesar salads. Calamari was just right, not tough. The ambience is senior friendly - lively buzz but not so loud as to prevent conversation. read more

We had a fantastic experience at Asti last night. The homemade pastas were as good as any I've had in my 20+ years in Austin, the caesar salad was loaded with parmesan and white anchovies, the wine was delicious. But what really made it special was our server. We were there for my wife's birthday dinner with our 7-year old who is not a big fan of eating out. The server charmed as soon as she came in the door with the offer of a long breadstick. He took - and delivered - her order from the great kids menu quickly while giving us more time to relax, and was friendly and accommodating throughout. They even gave us a free dessert (ricotta brulee, with a candle) to celebrate. It had been over a decade since we'd been there (we used to live in the neighborhood), and it was even better than I remembered. My daughter's response was 'Why haven't you taken me here before?' She now wants to go there for her birthday. Great job! We'll be back soon. read more

Came here for dinner with 2 of my friends tonight. It was a nice Wednesday evening and we made a reservation for 7 just in case. We got there and they were busy. Almost every table outside was taken. They have a really nice patio area. We sat indoors and our server was fantastic and helpful. The complimentary bread and oil they give you is so tasty! We ordered the stuffed mushrooms which were amazing. I would come back here just for the stuffed mushrooms. The chicken cutlet parmesan was okay. I found it to be bland and not as tasty as I was hoping for. I also felt like it was overpriced. read more

ASTI Trattoria - Chicken Cutlet Parmesan - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Came here for a friend's birthday dinner on a Wednesday night and thoroughly enjoyed it. We had a reservation for 5:30 just to be safe, and it did get busy quickly after 6. It's a cozy little Italian place in a neighborhood across from a couple other restaurants and a bakery, and they make everything in house - from their sausage to the pasta and desserts! Overall, it was a casual experience with good service and good food. I would recommend giving it a try, and I would go back again. Happy hour: Tues.-Fri., 4-6pm - wine, beer, bubbly, and 1/2 priced apps Parking: in the front, side, and in an overflow lot by the grocer next door Service: 5/5 Food ratings: - Fried artichokes (3/5): Decent, as expected, but nothing special. Not worth $16 in my opinion, but for $8 HH price they're good. - Rigatoni w/added sausage (4/5): Pretty flavorful and good. Nit picky but I would have made the guanciale a bit more crispy (it was too soft/underdone). The sauce was perfect, though some may argue it's a bit salty. Adding the sausage elevated it a ton! I can't fairly rate the other pastas, as I did not taste them, but the general consensus from my friends was that they were good. read more

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Went here with my family on a Friday night. We didn't have reservations so we waited 20 min. I highly recommend that you make reservations during the weekend. Food was ok not impressed at all. I ordered pasta Amatriciana and the sauce was watery with no flavor. I had better pasta All' amatriciana. My son had pizza and he loved it. I tried his pizza and it was good. The food took over 30 minutes to come out and it wasn't the best. Our waitress was very nice and she apologized for the wait. read more

Forgive this review because i know i can do better but here we are and you deserve to read my point of view (There, I said it!). And Yes, I went to this restaurant and all i took was this lousy picture of this delicious Cocktail (Their rendition of a Manhattan with Prosseco). All the signature cocktails are good because we tried all of them. Friday night reservation for two. Best friend's Dinner meet up and it was a 3hr dinner! I would have given it 5 Stars but i am going to give it another try because i believe it was just a blip in the matrix and i believe Asti Trattoria can definitely back up that 5th Star. Our waiter was truly amazing and attentive. Let's put it bluntly, He was the bees knees! I could not ask for a better waiter. He set the tone for the entire evening and my bestie and i was almost the last to leave (we talked and laughed so much i forgot to take pictures). Started with the Kennebec fries, Ceasar Salads with anchovies (Trust me, you want the anchovies because its a good Ceasar Salad. it does not dissapoint), I had the Mushroom risotto (Meh) and my friend had the Smoked Salmon Linguini as the main course. We ended out dinner with the Ricotta Brulee, the Classic Tiramisu and the Ferreira Towny Port. This place filled up fast from inside to outside so that says alot about this Trattoria. I am giving them grace because i think the kitchen got swamped because our main entree courses took to awhile and they did come out luke warm. I did not notice the time (because dinner should never be rushed and i was really enjoying my time and this restaurant) until the waiter acknowledge the mistake and that is why i am giving them grace. They were professional about it and handled it like pros. Even the kitchen Expo apologized. I call that service. I think there was a hiccup in the Kitchen and life be lifing, right!? We had all there Craft Cocktails and there were 4 on the menu, all delicious and fantastic. I like this place a lot and i will make it a place i bring my friends. it's perfect ( i believe in you Asti). I say give it a try. it's very intimate and cozy. Great people watching and the atmosphere is electric! read more

ASTI Trattoria - I wish i knew this cocktail name. It was so delicous! - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

Overall the experience was nice. Service was great Food: Burrata - good with tomatoes Spaghetti carbonara - ok Lamb mezzaluna - ok Rigatoni - good Tiramisu - ok Affogato - good Gelato - delicious read more

Good ambiance, appetizers were good, but the main courses were quite a disappointment. My wife ordered the clams linguine and I the seafood risotto. The "cremina" (sauce) in both dishes was watery and basically no flavor. The mussels in my risotto had a really bad smell. We will still try to come back for another try, but will definitively not be ordering any of their seafood courses. read more

We've been looking for a good Italian restaurant in Austin that wasn't directly downtown & stumbled upon Asti Trattoria! Looking at it from the outside I didn't get Italian vibes - more diner, but the food was all spot on. First the bread was delicious & we got olive oil / balsamic to complement it. Our starters were the Burrata salad & stuffed mushrooms - this was a great balance of fresh & baked savory goods. Mushrooms could have been seasoned a little more. Then had the saffron seafood risotto & rigatoni - added the sausage! They were out of mussels so comped me by adding additional seafood and I was not disappointed. The flavors were savory with a little spice and the risotto was cooked perfectly! The rigatoni was good, but adding the sausage did make it a bit greasy. Overall would 100% come here again and I'm looking forward to trying the other menu items. read more

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Found this place while searching for Italian and so happy with this gem! It's located in the Hyde Park area, made sure to have a reservation on a Friday evening and it's a cute quaint place on the corner. There is a patio area and indoor seating. Weather wasn't too ideal so we opted for inside. It's such a wonderful aroma inside. They bring bread to the table, it's the right amount of butter and salt and sops up the sauces from your dish perfectly. My friend and I each had a glass of wine to start. She had the rigatoni and I had the spaghetti carbonara. Everything was well portioned and delicious! We wanted to try for dessert but didn't save room as we cleared the entrees! Our waitress was friendly, warm and inviting. We felt well taken care of and she had great recommendations! Definitely would try again. I didn't get too many pics because I got swept up in enjoying the experience read more

ASTI Trattoria - Spaghetti Carbonara - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

Delicious food! I loved the carbonara, the mussels, stuffed mushrooms. The calamari was perfect, so happy it wasn't chewy and rubbery. Found this place on a whim. Everything was delicious and great service. Wish they offered fountain drinks instead of canned cokes. Still gets 5 stars because it was soooo good! The affogato was incredibly delicious with the warm mini doughnuts, tiramisu was delicious too! Can't go wrong with any of the dishes here! read more

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This is one of my favorite stops in Austin. It used to be in my regular rotation during law school and I'm so glad the place hasn't changed too much over the years. Chris and his team do such an amazing job year over year. My wife would yell at me if I didn't mention the vibes. This place is terrific for an intimate dinner or with a small group of friends. Bring your date here because it's guaranteed to go well. The food is amazing. The first time I came Jennifer recommended the pasta carbonara for me. I'm normally not inclined to eat the same dish multiple times if I haven't tried everything else on the menu but honestly it's so good I get it every time. Their stuffed mushrooms are to die for. The white bean dip needs extra crostinis because you're not going to want to waste a single morsel. The calamari was excellent too. I came this last time with my wife and some friends of ours. My wife got the Capellini and she made me specially write it down so she could remember to get it next time. There was a house special butternut squash pasta that one of the vegetarians in the group ordered and it was excellent. My other friend ordered the lamb sugo Mafaldine. It was so good I might consider ordering it next time. They were pretty busy and our waitress was juggling a few tables inside and outside. We still didn't feel like there was any lack of service. She stopped by our table regularly and ensured we were getting everything on time. Even the owner came by to present a bottle of wine for us! Jennifer is great and the entire waitstaff is consistently excellent. I've raved enough. If you're still reading what are you doing here. Go to Asti and keep this place bustling! read more

I don't know how it took me so many years to discover ASTI but it is easily my favorite Italian restaurant in Austin now. From its location in quaint Hyde Park to the fantastic server we had to the incredible pasta dishes, ASTI delivered on all the marks! Drinks: A fantastic and refreshing house cocktail with prosecco, sweet vermouth, lemon, earl grey syrup, and bitters Appetizer: Fried Artichokes, which were perfectly crisp yet tender although the portion left me wanting a bit more Entrees: Lamb Sugo Mafaldine (frilly pasta soaked up all the delicious sauce wonderfully and the braised lamb was extremely comforting), Pasta Amatriciana with Ground Sausage (outstanding especially with the ground sausage added, but the sauce alone with delicious), Grilled Salmon (perfectly cooked and the white bean and brussels ragout was the perfect complement). Unfortunately we were so full we did not have room for dessert but definitely will be returning! read more