While it started and ended well, this was overall not a great meal. Our entrees were lackluster and the flavors and textures missed the mark. Our appetizers were delicious, the sourdough with honey ricotta and the charred cabbage. The bread was perfect and the cheese was rich and sweet. The cabbage was perfectly cooked a delicious, although the scoop mustard and crispy onions are almost more Chinese flavors than Italian. For entrees, my friend and I had the gnocchi with meatballs, my mom had the duck risotto and my friends mom had the gluten free bolognese. The gluten free noodles were surprisingly good. The gnocchi and meatballs was a totally weird dish. The gnocchi was super soft and light, much lighter than that normal al dente bite. The meatballs were salty and rather dry and hard to the bite. Eating the two together was weird. The textures just didn't make any sense together. My mom couch barely eat her duck. While it looked delicious, it was so many rich flavors all layer together. The cabbage had a very vinegar, acidic taste, while a cream sauce was a very spicy horseradish, and the risotto was cooked down to a mush with no mouthfeel. The duck was also quite fatty and hard to chew. She barely touched the dish, and the serve only asked her if she wanted a to go box when it was quite obvious she didn't eat any of it at all. The brown butter cake and truffles for dessert were as amazing as recommended, but not enough to balance out the meal. read more

Intero Restaurant - Duck risotto, too many differing flavors of sauces - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Great food and service. 4 of us and sampled a wide variety. Focaccia bread was amazing. Will definitely be back soon.

One of the best restaurants in Austin, the food is freshly prepared. Pasta is cooked to perfection. Flavors are highly developed. Service and ambiance are great as well. read more

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Intero is the PERFECT date night spot. I went with a friend, but the lighting, vibes, and mood is very enjoyable. Great for dates or hangouts. Everything is made from scratch in house, which is super impressive. All their menu items are unique and thoughtfully well crafted - Dish 1: Rabbit Rigatoni This pasta dish was amazing. Primary flavor is deep and smoky with the smoked rabbit. Rabbit is interesting and has a bit more of a bite than chicken. There's a hint of sweetness from the wine reduction and the horseradish cream really balances the dish by cutting through the richness. I LOVED the rigatoni itself as it was perfectly al dente. - Dish 2: Smoked Duck Confit Pizza The pizza is unique with lots of contrasting balancing flavors. The lime really shines, so the flavor is rich, salty, zesty, and a tad bit sweet from the green sauce on top. The duck adds a bit of smokiness. Again, the texture is amazing and I could really feel the in house quality. The pizza had a good chew, not floppy nor underbaked, the perfect slight crisp on the crust. The service here is great too! Our server gave us complimentary dessert which was super nice. The apple pie truffle and pumpkin chocolate bark were delicious. read more

Intero was on my restaurants to try list and when a friend suggested it, I was in They have a parking lot but it's pretty limited; however, there is ample street parking in the area. We snagged a 5:30 reservation, which is early as hell for dinner IMO. Unless it's dinner prior to an event or you're an early eater/sleeper - basically, 200 years old. We are chatters so had a few cocktails prior to putting in our food order. They prefer you order all food at once and they course it out, which I generally dislike as I typically end up getting everything at once - even with the promise that it won't happen - surprisingly, they kept their word and coursed out the food. We did have a great server and unfortunately I don't remember her name. Drinks: Lambrusco - yes Chianti - yes German Cab - Courtesy call - yes, it has a little spice but yummy La befana - Food: Beef carpaccio - 5/5 this was my fave of everything we ate Timballo - 3/5 Burrata - 4/5 Rigatoni - everyone gave it a 2/5 but I can't attest as I don't eat cute rabbits Gnocchi - 0/5 it was to me but others in my party enjoyed it- they can write their own review Bolognese 3/5 pasta was perfectly cooked but something was missing Bucatini - 5/5 pasta again perfectly cooked and it had great flavor Pork sirloin - 0/5 for me, others enjoyed it but I was not a fan of the flavor We ended with butter cake and chocolates as the chef/owner is a chocolatier. It was on my list and I tried it but I personally wouldn't seek it out for a revisit but I wouldn't say no if invited. Also, it is extremely dark so make sure your phone has a flashlight read more

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The service is alright. Our server was nice, but she gave us the wrong WiFi password and never came back with the correct one. Food is good. Pizza is 5/5. My husband doesn't like blue cheese, but he can't detect it at all in the combozola pizza It's a nice restaurant on the inside. Perfect for a date night. read more

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Phenomenal, high quality food in a romantic, cozy, intimate, candle lit environment (did I give enough adjectives here?). The cocktails are craft. Happy Hour is from 4 to 6:30 PM and it's $2 off cocktails and small plates. Drinks - "Me & My Arrow" ($17) - Sweet and delicious with a thick layer of foam on top. Must Get - Focaccia with House-Made Ricotta ($10) - Heavenly! Good - Sausage, Apple, Honey Pizza ($22) - The crust is very thin and crispy and somehow holds up structurally. I found it to be a bit salty but it was nicely flavored overall. Wagyu Carpaccio ($22) - It my first time having carpaccio and I sure it was a good one, I just don't think I am a carpaccio person. Brown Butter Cake with Cinnamon Gelato ($9) - The flavors were surprisingly complex and melded together beautifully. The plating on everything was gorgeous. Grace was amazing - we were very high maintenance this evening and she was patient and lovely. read more

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Intero is the perfect place to celebrate a special occasion or even a casual date night. It never disappoints. We had a reservation and had to wait just a few minutes before we were seated. It is a very busy restaurants and I have always made a reservation in advance. But they do accept walkins. The food is farm to table Italian where all the ingredients shine! I love their wood fired Neapolitan styles pizzas. The pastas are handmade. The charred corn bucatini was a winner - perfect balance of creaminess and char. You can never go wrong with any order here! Loved the chocolate bark they served with the check. read more

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Now let me tell yall this place is a banger, and I know bangers. Simply to start off with, I just turned 23,and decided to celebrate it here, and quite often take shots, order lemon drops, and don't understand Old Fashions. That being said, the drinks were not for me. However, the bread and the carrots? Out of this world delicious, I wish we ordered more bread with the spread because it was divine. The service was good, however nothing out of the park. The vibe inside the front of the restaurant was also just okay, however deeper into the restaurant that's really where the restaurant shines and I wish my party had the opportunity to dine there. The crispy pork was the STAR of the show, everyone loved and licked the plate clean. The ravioli was the least favorite but still very good. The butter cake and chocolates are amazing and must orders. We had the mocha ice cream which was also delicious but you will be visiting Interos restroom after you eat it. read more

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Recently discovered Intero Restaurant made Yelp's Most Romantic Date Spots in the US and ironically having just eaten here within the last two weeks with my best friend and let's just say it felt like we were on one lol. This restaurant feels so intimate when you first walk in and greeted by the host sitting behind a chocolate display. They actually make their own gourmet chocolates and truffles which select options are only available for those who dine in! It's a bit misleading as there is a lot more table space towards the back which even surprised me as I thought it was maybe a capacity of like 20 when I first walked in. You're immeditely presented with their bar and the front room was even warm and cozy as the wood-fired pizza oven was prominently displayed. After we had a moment to look at the menu, our server was super sweet and was conscious to ask if there were any allergies at the table. Since I have a few, I informed them and they immediately told me they would go to the kitchen and present a menu of dishes that could be modified and which ones were not possible. This was so helpful as they even informed me of a dish or two that had the ingredients built within and not possible to modify. Sadly one of them was a dish I had in mind, but not going into anaphylactic shock is also nice lol. Highly recommend starting with their focaccia bread and burrata, served with just enough pieces of bread to enjoy yourself but not overly packed where you feel like you ate an entire loaf (IYKYK). The bestie and I decided to share plates and we did two main dishes which were both excellent. They have a seasonal menu and different daily highlights so check within 24 hours of your reservation on what they're featuring. It was such a beautiful experience and I can't wait to actually come back with my fiancé for a proper date moment lmao. read more

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This restaurant is gorgeous on the inside, dark and mysterious. We walked in and were able to get a table immediately. Food is all local, farm to table and delicious. Also reasonably priced too! read more

Intero Restaurant - Seared cabbage with hot mustard. - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I wanted to love this place so much because of all the hype but I left somewhat disappointed. The focaccia was fantastic I do recommend starting with that. We also tried the timballo and were let down/not impressed. My entree was the mafaldine and it just lacked flavor I felt like it was bland. Nothing was terrible I think we just had really high expectations. We will definitely try it again I think we had an off night since this place usually gets great reviews! read more

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For starters, we had the carpaccio and the housemade burrata, which were great and perfect to share with a group of four. For the entrée, I tried the duck risotto and it was about a 6/10 for me. I usually order duck whenever I see it on a menu because it's one of my favorite dishes, so I was excited to try it here. Unfortunately, it was just okay -- nothing particularly memorable. The flavors were decent, but it didn't really stand out compared to other duck dishes I've had. If you're a big duck fan like me, you might want to lower your expectations a bit. For dessert, we had the chocolate truffles with assorted flavors and they were very good. The cocktails were amazing and definitely one of the highlights of the experience. Overall, considering the price, you can definitely find better Italian restaurants in ATX with more impressive dishes. It wasn't bad, just average. read more

My dinner at Intero was a good experience. Italian isn't my personal favorite but Intero did a good job. The cabbage salad and focaccia was a great start. The cabbage salad was a good balance and loved the char on it. The focaccia was fine. I wish there was a bit more olive oil. A friend and I got two dishes to share. The Malfadine with bolognese was a classic. The meat sauce was flavorful and the pasta was well made. The ravioli with smoked red fish and lemon preserve was okay. There was way too much going on the dish. I wish there was some editing. It was kind of giving a lox sandwich. Dessert was a good time. The affogato was great they did a roasted white chocolate ice cream. The brown butter cake was good and balanced. The service was really good. Overall a solid experience. read more

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Service was a 10/10, the hosts Sam and Emery were incredibly sweet ! They made our night! Our server (she had glasses) was super knowledgeable on all the menu items and gave us a perfect dinner with wonderful suggestions! The focaccia is a must, favorite appetizer in Austin yet! And the pasta is amazing. Cannot wait to come back read more

Intero Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

I visited Intero during Austin Restaurant Week and was wowed by the food. The presentation and freshness of all the ingredients was evident, and I loved that I got to try a selection of the top things on the menu. I've heard great things about the steak here, so I'll definitely be back to try that! read more

My wife and I went for our anniversary and everything was great. The server greeted us with a complimentary glass of Prosecco for our anniversary. The burrata was the perfect opener. The gnocchi was unlike any I've ever had and the redfish was fantastic. We sat on the covered patio and even though it was warm outside, we were comfortable. The farm to table concept works and we will be back. read more

Intero Restaurant - Redfish dish - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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birthday dinner spot- italian cravings satisfied!!!! our waitress was super accommodating and knew the menu like the back of her hand. The restaurant was so cute, dim lighting and candle on the table. if you're looking for a nice daye night spot, this would be a great choice. Lets talk about food, we got focaccia to start, the bread was so soft and fresh. The whipped ricotta cheese was also good. It was good but nothing special! Now, the pastas were delicious!!! HOMEMADE PASTAS AND SAUCE! Wow, pasta was cooked al dente and it was such unique pastas. Bucatini sauce was magical, i wanted to link the plate when I was done. Every bite was special. The mafaldine took me by surprise. I thought it was going to be a classic bolognese but the sauce was SO meaty and rich, the parmesan was fresh and creamy. Will I be back? Yes! read more

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OMG....this place is incredible. Each and every dish we ordered was spectacular. The atmosphere is fantastic and the service with Imogen was spot on. Absolutely loved the home made ricotta, loved the carrots and burrata and the ribbon pasta aka mafaldine with the bolognese sauce was so good. The rigatoni with rabbit was tasty and mind you, I'm not someone who likes gamey meat but it was good. I inhaled the bucatini with the corn and yes, found room for the desserts. You can't go wrong with any of the dishes on the menu. I'm planning my next visit and I have barely digested this meal. Oh, and they make their own chocolates so yes, I picked up a box with each of their flavors. I can't wait to have one with my coffee as a treat. I have a box of 6 and that should last a week. I can't wait to see you again very soon! read more

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Intero is an absolute gem of an Italian restaurant in LA. We first saw it when were checking out Esov nearby and I put it on our bookmarked list of places to try and am so glad we did. First off shout out to our server Imogen. Imogen was beyond helpful and such a kind server. We sent the oyster mushroom pizza because unfortunately it was overly salty and Imogen immediately corrected with ordering another pizza and then came back and explained that the chef and staff tried and agreed it was too salty. I so appreciated the care/staff to acknowledge and validate what we were tasting and were quick to rectify the situation. Major kudos to that. Don't let the exterior of the restaurant fool you. The inside is actually much bigger than I gave it credit for and even has a private room that could seat close to 15-20 people (I only know this because we ran into some of my old friend having her bachelorette party there) and it has moody lighting. They also have a small covered patio with fans. We started off the meal with burrata and toast which was delicious. The radicchio wasn't too bitter at all (I don't like bitter) and the burrata was nice and room temperature, not overly cold as other Italian places serve it. The hazelnut gremolata added a nice crunch and bright acid to the dish. As a vegetarian, I am so thankful they have so many great vegetarian choices! My husband the meat eater loved the wagyu beef carpaccio and was thankful the horseradish was not overpowering as he doesn't like horseradish to begin with. I say if a chef can make you like what you normally don't like they are doing a great job. We then had the bucatini with chard corn, aged cheddar, chile oil and chive and that was so good. The bucatini was perfectly aldente, the aged cheddar balanced well with the chile oil and the corn added the perfect amount of sweetness without being so overly sweet that it ruined the savoriness of the dish. I did not find the chile oil to be that spicy at all - it was just slightly spicier than black pepper. I think the aged cheddar sauce helps temper the spice. Pizza wise it's a Neapolitan style pizza - the crust was perfectly thin and fluffy and a really great crust. Unfortunately our oyster mushroom/cambert pizza was too salty and we had to send it back. The arrabiata pizza was delicious, the sauce not spicy at all and the mozzarella and oregano were divine. For dessert we got the chocolate truffles (don't worry you don't have to get the box) with earl grey truffle, chocolate bark, salted caramel and orange chocolate. The earl grey truffle was absolutely divine. The chocolates are made in house and you can tell a lot of care was put into them and the designs are beautiful. We were so lucky our desserts were comped for because of the snafu with oyster mushroom which we weren't expecting at all, but greatly appreciated it. Parking is free - they have a small lot attached which we were able to find a spot on Saturday at 7:30 PM and there is also free street parking nearby (right in front of restaurant or on side streets but be careful some is permitted). Would recommend getting a reservation via Open Table as when we came it was pretty busy. They do have bar seating for first come first serve. read more

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For a girls night out, we dined here and loved the ambiance, the service and the food! I have heard great things about Intero and I was eager to finally give them a try as it is particularly hard to find authentic Italian food in Austin. One of my gf's is not fond of blue cheese, but our waitress Grace, sold us on it and it was amazing! The blue cheese was not overwhelming and it blended so well with the other ingredients. We also shared the beet frisee salad. For our mains, we chose the bucatini, malfadine, and the duck risotto. All of our mains were delicious. For dessert we devoured the truffles. read more

Having dined here for two special occasions, I feel I may confidently share that the consistency in quality for a group dining experience you will have is a 5/5! Intero is a fantastic option for those who like a more intimate environment with less attentive/in-your-face service. That's not to say that the staff are not helpful, simply more so that they really only are attentive when requested and tend to be more reserved otherwise. To start, this is definitely a "shareable" type restaurant meaning family style is the way to go. To make the most of your visit, come with a group of 3-4. Now, let's get into the dishes! I highly recommend the foccacia served with ricotta and honey. Such a beautifully lush textural experience with cloud-soft bread. I've heard to get the burrata, but truly wasn't too enthused by it being paired with a more natural rye bread. While complex, it wasn't really what I prefer but could still appreciate it. Meal wise, you cannot go wrong with any of their pastas! The surprise showstopper for me was the redfish ravioli. The smoky fish enveloped is an al dente pasta casing was the perfect bite with the green tomatoes. The bolognese was doted as a a must have on social media. The malfadine pasta was fantastic, although, the sauce could have more elevated flavors and felt more homemade rather than restaurant style. The risotto seems to be a seasonal dish that changes meat pairings. I had originally tried it with duck breast which was delicious! The risotto is very rich, so be prepared to break it up with bites of something more acidic (seek tomato based options.). This time it was served with quail (smoked I think?) that had such brittle bones it felt tedious to eat. Wasn't really for me and was probably my least favorite dish thus far. To close out the evening, you muuuust get the brown butter cake with cinnamon gelato. Oh my goodness, this is top 5 dessert I've ever had in Texas! I think this is truly the reason why I give this restaurant a 5/5 rather than a 4 because it's just so perfect. Cheers! read more

Intero Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

2nd time here. As outstanding a dining experience as the first time. I live in Houston, but if I lived in Austin I'd be here often. A foodie's delight. 5-stars deserved across the board. Service, ambience, food, drinks. read more

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A hidden gem we just discovered!! We love Italian food and they had some really simple & delicious options. This might become our new go to place for its delicious oyster mushroom pizza and brown butter cake, all though I must admit all the food we tried was pretty good. Tip: the chocolates could be slightly less sweet as then it's easier to appreciate the quality of cacao and the flavors better. But this could be our personal preference as we love our chocolates, and are always game for trying out inventive options around the globe during our travels. Out of the ones we tried the earl grey chocolate surprised us I wish they come up with some liquor options in the near future. read more

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I can not recommend Intero enough!! The food is so fresh, all farm to table. The wait staff is personable, kind and attentive. We sat at the bar and I love the calm, intimate ambiance. Daniel was our server at the bar and catered to my pregnancy- no egg or raw meat- with such care and attention. My husband and I will definitely be going back! read more

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We had the best meal at Intero celebrating our anniversary. FOOD: The Gnocchi was our FAVORITE. We loved everything about the burrata dish. I got the bucatini and I do not recommend it. They have so many other amazing dishes and this one was not worth it. CUSTOMER SERVICE: Our waitress Beth was the BEST. She explained everything so well, gave us great reccos, and was overall just so nice. She made our experience way better. Would definitely recommend! read more

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Great service and a solid meal overall. The focaccia with ricotta was the best thing I enjoyed (other than my wife's company), and the carpaccio was really good. The pork ragu was oddly sweet, and the bucatini was decent but not memorable. We'd come back for sure and just get the focaccia, carpaccio, and next time try the pizza. Worth another visit. read more

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Visit date: August 13, 2024 Photo credits to my mom except the ravioli photo (that was me) Intero has been one of my mom and sister's favorite restaurants in Austin since we moved here in 2020. I have been wanting to get a taste every time they mention it, because it feels good to align with others who have good taste. Therefore, I came in with high expectations. We arrived for our reservation just as the restaurant opened and were led to the dining room at the back. The seats are comfy. We spent a long time perusing the menu, and I couldn't decide because everything sounded so good! They later delivered us an amuse bouche of a fried goat cheese stick with a green sauce. This was so good. The three of us split the timballo and yukon potato pizza, which were both unique and delicious. It looks like my mom had ordered the timballo last time she came here, which must mean it's that good. I originally wanted to try the fig & pesto pizza, but the yukon potato was a good choice as well. I really enjoyed my ravioli - it was a huge portion, which surprised me since restaurants of Intero's caliber typically only give you like 5 or 6 pieces. We took a look at their dessert menu, but nothing interested me. I definitely do have to come back another time to try their other starters, pastas, and pizzas! If the Michelin Guide this year doesn't mention Intero, they're doing something wrong :) read more

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New favorite restaurant in austin! We didn't try a thing we didn't love. The dishes are creative and complex and incredibly fresh. The standout dish for me was the sweet potatoes. The environment is simple and nice and the service was friendly. Highly recommend for a special occasion that's not overly formal! read more

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Incredibly fresh and tasty farm-to-table Italian cuisine! Ambiance & Service: Trendy with a rustic touch. Our server went above and beyond, marking up the menu to show all the vegetarian options. Food & Drink: - Pomona: perfectly tart! - Sourdough Focaccia: light and fluffy. The honey ricotta dip is divine. - Arrabbiata Pizza: thin crust, slightly spicy sauce--delicious! - Bucatini: the star of the meal! Creamy with a hint of smokiness from charred corn. - Butter Cake: a must! The cinnamon ice cream complements it perfectly. TL;DR: Great service, delicious vegetarian-friendly options, and the bucatini and butter cake are must-tries! read more

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Intero has been on my list for a while, and it has been talked up to me several times by several people, so I was stoked to go there for my girlfriend's birthday. We were a party of 4. Not gonna bury the lead, the food was all great, but the service was sorely lacking and was disappointing for a place of this caliber. The server takes our drink order, and then when the drinks come (they were delivered by a different person than our server)... they are missing one. We figured she just couldn't carry them all at once and would be back with the missing cocktail. Nope. 5-10 minutes later, our server comes by, we notify her that we are missing a cocktail, she says there was a miscommunication with the bar, she goes away, and the other cocktail finally shows up about 3-5 minutes later. We put in our order for starters and mains... and we wait. And wait. We had been seated for about an hour when our starters finally showed up. She said she knew it took a long time, and that a big order was sent to the kitchen right before our order was submitted. So far, she is doing a great job... blaming somebody else. We are enjoying our starters... and then our entrees show up before we are even done with our starters. So the starters take forever to appear... but our mains show up in record time when we are still working on our starters. Cool. I order another cocktail, we start eating our entrees, and then 15+ minutes later... no cocktail. It was whiskey on the rocks so it's not a complicated or time consuming drink to make. Our server finally comes by to check on us, I let her know my drink hasn't shown up yet, she blames the bar messing up (again). This time, it shows up a few minutes later. She did comp it, so that was nice, but at this point that is the least she should/could do. Near the end of our meal, she comes by to ask how things were, and my GF's father tells the server, calmly and not raising his voice or causing a scene or anything, that he was disappointed in the service we received, the timing of the food coming out (starters way too late, and mains way too early), the forgotten drink orders, etc. she apologizes... and then she nopes out and we don't see her again the rest of the night. I am not sure who took over for her, but while he was efficient and precise... his attitude was mildly brusque and unkind. I can only assume she must have told him we were mean to her or difficult or something, so he went in prepared for the worst. To be clear, our original server was not treated with disrespect, nor did anyone at any point ever raise their voice or be nasty to her or cause a scene. But our experience with him, after our experience(s) with her... it just kind of piled on top of everything else and put a crimp on what was otherwise a lovely (if ill-timed) meal. I get it. Things happen sometimes. But she did a poor job of communicating things and staying on top of things, so multiple things got lost in the shuffle and were mishandled. Should she have comped the entire meal? No. That is not a reasonable expectation. But in the spectrum of alllll of the possible ways she could have handled/managed/mitigated the situation throughout the evening... she did the absolute minimum, and then completely disappeared the rest of the evening without saying a peep. read more

My boyfriend and I made a reservation for Intero for our 6 year anniversary. We arrived in time for our reservation and we're seated immediately. We were promptly served glasses of Prosecco, and there was a little sign on the table that said "happy anniversary". Really nice touches! The menus change every day and are seasonal. We had reviewed the menu online beforehand, and quickly placed our order. We ordered the burrata and bruschetta to start, the saffron rigatoni and duck risotto as mains, and the brown butter cake for dessert. We also ordered a bottle of wine with dinner. Everything was tasty! I also felt that the portions were right on par with what I expected. Service was great throughout the meal. Our server checked on us periodically but never hovered. Parking was easy in their free lot our back (28 free parking spots). Definitely a great spot for date nights or special occasions! read more

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It was my first time at Intero! The space is very beautiful and the folks there are very nice. The good: The bucatini was delicious! It's very rich and the pasta is thick so it's very filling. The risotto and roasted duck was my favorite out of the 7 dishes we ordered. The carpaccio was melt-in-your-mouth good. The mafaldine tasted like a warm hug! The "just okay": The timballo was fun. It wasn't the most memorable item for us. The ricotta gnocchi was the same. Good, but I wouldn't order it again. The bad: I was so disappointed in the burrata with crispy eggplant. It was one of the items I was most excited to try. It tasted very strange like wood chips or something. I felt bad for the face I made but it was so off putting. Overall it was a fun dining experience! We had a lot of good dishes and some we wouldn't order again. read more

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We decided to have a spontaneous date night and snagged a 9pm reservation! Our server was super kind, knowledgeable and patient! My boyfriend and I split a few appetizers, a pizza and a pasta dish! It was all delicious! We also ordered the brown butter cake which was really yummy, but the cinnamon ice cream it was served with was the real star! We were also gifted a small bag of chocolate truffles which was so generous! Overall it was a great experience and we can't wait to go again! read more

Service was great. Did was okay, the best thing we ate was the timballlo and the brown butter cake dessert. The luxardo cherry soda tasted only of sparkling lime. The limoncello nuovo drink was very strong and over powered all the other floral liquors in the drink. The rabbit was in an almost gravy/ stew sauce that was kinda slimy and I didn't think went very well the pasta. I would have liked more vegetables in that dish and maybe a better choice for a risotto? The crispy pork was good but the sweet corn polenta was lacking flavor. Both dishes could have used more salt in my opinion. The chocolate truffles were great. Especially the salted caramel. The carpaccio was very good. Would have liked a toast or something to go with it but the crispy chips on top added just enough crunch to the dish. Overall nothing was bad, some things were just a little bland and others were great. Farm to table is very nice but it would be nice to have some beef dish other than a $70 family meal. The staff was wonderful and everything came out quick. read more

Intero Restaurant - Crispy pork and rigatoni with rabbit - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

My fiancé and I have wanted to try this place because we always pass by it. This restaurant took us by surprise because Intero excels in taste, service and ambiance. Food: We got the ricotta gnocchi with pork meatballs, risotto with quail, carpaccio and brown butter cake. We enjoyed all the dishes and the taste was well balanced with every flavor that was incorporated. Service: We sat at the bar and Mark was our server. He was very attentive and genuine with every conversation we had! Mark and every staff involved made sure our meal was coursed to perfection. Ambiance: We love how intimate the atmosphere was. It's pretty hard to find a restaurant in Austin that embodies taste, service and ambiance. Definitely will be back! read more

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I just went and got the cheese pizza it was real sparse on the the cheese. I told the waiter i don't really like how the cheese was and I left hungry it was just bread I didn't even taste cheese. I don't recommend this place. The patches with cheese were very thin and didn't taste like there was any cheese also I left 70% on the plate of the pizza and he took it away. I was clearly not happy I left hungry read more

Stopped by for an anniversary date night. Their parking lot is sizeable for the area, but will often get filled up during the dinner rush. There's plenty of street parking on Cesar Chavez as well as on the surrounding area. However, probably best to allocate some time in case you need to park a couple blocks away. The service was fantastic! Our server was super nice, attentive, and very familiar with the menu. We started with the sourdough foccacia. The bread was nice and crispy on the outside, while soft on the inside. I'm usually not a fan of sourdough, but this was great. The ricotta was also delicious and really addicting with the sweetness from the honey. We went wild and got three entrees: the rabbit gnocchi, corn bucatini, and the duck risotto. The gnocchi was well made, although the rabbit wasn't very memorable. The corn bucatini was really unique and had a great flavor. Wished it had a stronger taste and sweetness from the corn though. The duck was cooked perfectly, delicious, and the portion size was great. The sauce was a bit salty, however. For dessert we got the brown butter cake. Perfect to end the night, you can't go wrong with cake and ice cream. Nice and sweet, with a mouthwatering texture. Overall, even though there were some flaws, everything was delicious and the menu items are all unique and exciting. As they change their menu fairly often, I can't wait to come back and see what other ideas they have cooking up. read more

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If I could legally move into Intero Restaurant, I would. I'm not saying I've tried... but I have mentally mapped out which bar stool would be "mine." First of all, the bartenders? Absolute legends. Equal parts therapists, comedians, and low-key magicians. I come for a drink and somehow leave with improved life perspective and a perfectly balanced cocktail. The hostess crew and waitstaff are so warm and welcoming it feels like you just walked into a dinner party where everyone already likes you (rare, beautiful energy). Now the food, honestly offensive how good it is. Like, how dare you casually serve farm-to-table dishes that make me question every other meal I've ever eaten. Everything is fresh, thoughtful, and borderline romantic. I've had moments at that bar where I've paused mid-bite just to process my emotions. Pro tip: sit at the bar. It's dinner and a show. You'll laugh, you'll eat incredibly well, you might fall a little bit in love (with the food... or the staff... no judgment). 10/10, no notes, please never change. If I disappear, check the bar at Intero. read more

We had an exceptionally good dining experience at Intero and will return any time we are in Austin. From start to finish, the service was attentive, responsive and friendly. Then there was the food. The gem lettuce salad was so refreshing, and like everything else we ate, had a distinctive flavor profile that we have not encountered elsewhere. We think the intoxicating dressing featured tarragon and grapefruit. The Buccatini was unique, and while we worried about using Cheddar on pasta, we sweated for naught. The creaminess and the tang were very appealing. As my wife assured me it would be, the mushroom pizza was to die for. You had me at Cambozola, but the lightness and flakiness of the crust, the spicing and the quality of the mushrooms took it way over the top. We finished the meal with chocolate, of course. The truffles were exceptionally good - the thin, crisply layer of chocolate, the mouth-feel and quality of the fillings. The bark was so distinctively good. I'm still trying to figure out the signature spice in that. This is how one of my highest rated restaurants, even among those with Michelin stars read more