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    Il Brutto

    4.2 (693 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Tiramisu
    Yuri K.

    Went to Il Brutto for a birthday dinner and had such a fun experience overall. We were seated right in front of the kitchen, which honestly made the night -- it was so entertaining watching the chefs cook and seeing everything come together in real time. The vibe is super cool, romantic, and lively without feeling too loud. The food was really good, especially the pasta which was cooked perfectly al dente. The only downside was it was a very busy night, so things moved pretty slowly.

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    Kimiko D.

    Great dinner at the bar - Dashawn & Brandon made our evening - they make top-notch cocktails, their recommendations were spot on and they were just a lot of fun. I did take one star off because I didn't notice the 10% service fee until after we left - pricey menu so after our 25% tip to see the addt'l 10% kinda sucked. My bad, but sometimes forget to look for that, especially after a couple adult beverages! Is that an Austin thing? Anyhow, still recommend, and sit at the bar!

    Brooke D.

    Came here for dinner recently and overall had a good experience! Our food was great and the atmosphere of the restaurant was very nice and intimate. Only complaint was that service was not amazing but overall we still had a good time and enjoyed our meal.

    Angela B.

    Walked by a million times and finally stopped in. Was greeted at the host stand upon arrival and after providing my phone number was walked to the bar for a sate facing the kitchen. They weren't busy and there were two other parties at the bar, at any time. The staff were amazing, although names were never offered, and I didn't ask. They were attentive and helpful when deciding what to have for dinner. Ordered the Ricotta & Smoked Kale which I had agnolotti, butter, pistachio. And this was amazing, reminded me a lot of a place in NYC with fresh pasta that has just the right serving size. The sauce was very lemon forward, and I was shocked at first but after a few bites, it all came together. I was pretty sad when the dish ended. Dessert was next and I had to try their Tiramisu with mascarpone, marsala mousse, espresso, lady fingers, cinnamon chocolate streusel. And a scoop of the pistachio gelato. Zero complaints. I really enjoyed the crunchy bits with the Tiramisu...and it was very light and the pistachio gelato another winner. They offered a class of Cardamaro to accompany the gelato and I tried it before tasting the gelato...in the middle of eating gelato...and after. Sadly, not a fan, but glad I tried something new! The bar area was well kept and the ambiance nice and relaxed. Loved that they had hooks underneath every few seats as well. I inquired about the seats that overlook the kitchen to which I learned to ask for the Pizza counter seats, vs bar seats. Noted! They did offer if I wanted to move...but that was a no go, glass of wine was already poured. Next time.

    Neha G.

    Dec 11, 2025 review ----- We wernt there to celebrate our anniversary and made a dinner reservation in advance, almost 3-4 weeks ago. Place vibe is dark and fine dine. Seating option available for both indoor and outdoor. We were first seated indoors but then the live music was too loud so we requested to get seated outside and staff was able to accommodate without any hesitation. I liked sitting in patio as it was good lit up with fresh air and not too noisy so you can hear and talk to other person. I like that they have full vegetarian menu. I got lemonade to start with and roasted beets as appetizer. Quantity was definitely very very small but we got to taste red endives first time in our lives. Also the beet texture was super yum. Overall a good starter but quantity is not in proportion to the price. For the main course we got vegetarian pasta and margarita pizza. Vegetarian pasta had San marzano tomatoes, roasted red peppers, zucchini, parmigiano, tonnarelli. For the dessert, we got ricotta semifreddo and it was amazing. They also provided the mango sorbet along with it as a complimentary item. Dessert was the top most highlight and kiwi was presented in a really unique way. Overall very good experience and would recommend trying this place for specific occasion. Two people cheque can easily go to $100. Parking is available as some street Parking in downtown area or free parking lot just behind the ramen place which is in front of it.

    Outdoor entrance
    Cassandra O.

    We celebrated a bachelorette here with a large group. Madison did a great job of helping book ahead of time and accommodate some food allergies we had in our group. The wait staff was so helpful! With a large group we were able to do a pre fix menu which was DELICIOUS! The swordfish, gnocchi, and tiramisu are to die for. Drinks are incredible. The limoncello is a must try! The outdoor seating area is super cute and so is the indoor. Will absolutely be back next time we are in Austin!

    Maggie G.

    Second time here ! All the food are delicious and well served! The pizza is the best !

    Michelle V.

    Great happy hour at bar - 4-6 during the week I believe and pastas and pizzas are $15!!! Drinks are also half off!! We tried the cacio peppe pasta, lamb ragú, and the agnolotti and the heirloom tomatoes The tomatoes were delicious - such a great starter! We added some flatbread for it but not super necessary for an extra $10... The lamb ragú and the agnolotti were our favorites - the cacio pepe was still great but did not stand out as much as the others. I also ordered the mezcal rosita - very strong drink - good Smokey flavors but would prefer if it was a little sweeter to balance it out. Service was good at the bar since there were two bartenders helping everyone out. Beautiful indoor space and outdoor space under a huge tree! Street parking is probably your best bet here too since it's off the street.

    Burrata crostini and heirloom tomatoes
    Nicki G.

    Majorly disappointed in Il Brutto. I HATE leaving bad reviews and avoid it at all costs but this place really let me down and I wish I would've known before spending $65 and being left hungry. The appetizers we got were $16 for burrata and $22 for tomatoes. Please look at my photos... those are not $16 and $22 worth appetizers. It's time to either lower the price or rework the menu. Neither of those were that good nor enough food to be worth that steep appetizer price. We got a Margherita pizza for dinner too which was fine but genuinely nothing special at all. The ambience and vibe of this place is so cute so it's disappointing that the food is beyond mediocre and overpriced :(

    Beet salad
    Rishi P.

    Caught with a friend and great modern experience that had unique dishes, nothing basic. Service was quick but not rushed, we got our apps fresh and very tasty all the way through. Main we finished all the way with no leftovers. Dessert we ordered 3 but server was soo nice she got one on the house for us which was great. I'd go back here for any experience whether it's date night or casual. Server I forget her name but table next to us was really mean to her. She definitely kept her cool and was awesome to us. We were the engaged couple so please give her the shoutout.

    Fatta rosa
    Amy M.

    Was highly excited to visit this Italian spot in East Austin but unfortunately it was just meh. We had reservations around 6pm but came earlier and they happily sat us. Service was fine. We ordered some cocktails which were ok, nothing amazing and definitely criminal at almost $20. We all ordered the gnocchi dish but what we got was not worth $30. The pasta sauce was really good but that's about it. Small portions and boring tasting gnocchi. The restaurant itself was very nice but I left hungry. That was a first.

    Sidney B.

    Went to Il Brutto and Allie is genuinely one of the most impressive mixologists I've come across. She knows every bottle behind that bar, the history behind it, how it's made, what pairs well with what -- all of it. Every drink recommendation was spot on and every pairing somehow made the food even better. Nothing felt random or scripted, you can tell she actually has a deep knowledge and passion for what she does. Rare to meet someone that good at their craft while also making the whole experience feel effortless. If you go, trust her recommendations completely.

    BEEF CARPACCIO*  Tomato with BURRATA

    Great location to people's watch - we sat outside. Food was excellent. Had the tomatoes with burrata and the beef carpaccio. Cool setting amongst the trees.

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    Great pizza, but only 5-6 choices. Small menu. Pricy drinks. $18-20 for most cocktails. Nice vibe. Large outdoor patio.

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    Ask the Community - Il Brutto

    Do they have a na beer option?

    They don't but they can make moctails.

    Is the outdoor seating heated?

    Not when I was there, no.

    What's the recommended attire (if there is one)?

    I don't think they're that stuffy about it. I've had brunch there right after a workout and no one batted an eye. At night, it is a bit more dark and intimate, so you could dress up, but it's a personal preference!

    Is the patio dog friendly?

    Hi Desiree, Yes! Our patio is very dog friendly and we would love to meet your pup(s)!

    Where's the best place to park?

    There's a parking garage just east of it. Otherwise take an Uber

    Are there heaters outside on the patio?

    Yes!!!!!!

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