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Trattoria Lisina

4.2 (960 reviews)
Open • 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
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Greg R.

Great menu; service; ambiance; and wine list. Wait staff was excellent and pleasant. It's like stepping into Tuscany!

Lorin B.

This restaurant is one of the best I have been to in a long time. From the moment we walked in the staff was so friendly (our waiter was celebrating his 4 years) & the ambiance outdoors was lovely. We shared the caprese starter that was delicious with perfect crisp tomatoes, my family shared the calamari which they raved about, and the we had the red snapper special (not breaded) that was so so good! Will without a doubt return

Chiana P.

Picturesque! Cheers from Tuscany ! Bravo! This restaurant was well worth the drive. Trattoria felt like an escape to Tuscany. The outside and inside is a knod to Tuscany. I enjoyed my time here. Don't forget to get some gelato on your way out. The service was spectacular and the waiter was so knowledgeable about the menu . Now, let's get into what I ate. Appetizers: Bread- I'm not sure what the proper name for the bread is, but it was so good. The bread was like a warm hug. It had a welcoming taste. I can't even explain it fully. The texture was phenomenal. It was like a cornbread and a roll put together. Artichoke fritters- This dish surprised me. I didn't expect to like it so much. It was fried to perfection and flavorful. I honestly didn't need the sauce . Meatballs- The meatballs were the best I've had in my life. They were covered in a well prepared sauce. Entrée: Snapper with pesto pasta- My snapper was very flavorful. The only downfall of the snapper was the size. For the price, I expected a whole snapper. The pasta was good, but I'm not a huge fan of pasta. I also ordered brussel sprouts. The brussel sprouts were cooked very well. Dessert: Biscoff and almond gelato - This was a perfect ending to to a wonderful meal. The gelato flavors change often. I will definitely go again!

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James F.

I'm awarding 5 stars for our two recent visits. But, there's a point I'd like to make. Yes, this is a dining destination and prices are commensurate with the experience. For most pasta dishes, I'd hit Mandola's in Austin. Save about $10 an entree and some gas money. A few weeks ago I didn't want to venture too far off the ranch. Wife and I ended up at Lisina on Saturday. Calamari to start was crisp and not chewy. Caesar salad followed and was a nice example of the dish. Lisina is also a little skimpy on offering bread refills. We finished with drinks and the panna cotta. Just over $100 for this experience. WELL, the next day I needed to take mom out for her anniversary. Dad has long passed but I always try to do something special. Sunday highlights forthcoming. This time with mom and Rooster along we started with the carpaccio. The presentation really wowed because it looks like red plate until you realize all that color is shaved tenderloin. White plate underneath! The greens, parmesan, and aioli was one of the best I've had. Mom went for the gnocchi; Rooster goes for the Mezzaluna ravioli. This is now Rooster's fave restaurant. I went back to the appetizers section and selected the crab cake. Zero complaints on these dishes. Don't forget mom's wine. Gelato and cake to finish the meal. I think I've dined here once since my 2009 review. Yup, steak pics still accounted for on Yelp. Trattoria Lisina is still going strong in Driftwood. Expect $$$$, this meal was almost $300. Good food ain't cheap folks.

Crisp and light on a hot day!
Lauren S.

The perfect meal. Tonight we celebrated our 26th anniversary. I think we've been to TL for anniversary dinners 13/15 years we've live in TX. It never disappoints! Stellar service with a smile, excellent wine, every bite perfectly crafted culinary delights. Crab cakes, Artichoke Fritters, Focaccia, Filet, Brick Chicken... dessert! We have a bag of leftovers. What was the favorite? Couldn't choose LOL! Thank you for helping us celebrate another year of wedded bliss. Brandi was absolutely amazing! 6/5 stars for service! Beautiful restaurant that transports you to the Italian countryside.

Patrick L.

We had a great evening here yesterday...our third visit over the years. While a bit wet it was a beautiful evening. Each visit has been spectacular for us and last night was no exception. Wish we lived closer so we could come more often. We shared the large Caesar Salad and the BISTECCA ALLA FIORENTINA...soooo f'n good! Seasoned perfectly with a hint of smoke. The focaccia bread and olive oil for dipping was truly amazing. Gerald was our waiter and is one of the best! If you've not tried this place, you should now. Stop by the winery next door and make a long afternoon out of it! You can thank me later!

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Sarah K.

My husband and I made the trekk from north Austin to driftwood every Valentine's Day, and a couple birthdays. We moved away but would gladly go back when in town. My husband's favorite dish was the Osso Bucco. Mine was vodka pasta with chicken. Fresh focaccia is served with an oil dipping sauce, and the ambience is very classy. I loved every dish I got here and every wine and cocktail was delicious. Our servers were always able to suggest some good options for main courses, appetizers or cocktails. Loved Trattoria!!!

Seafood risotto with lobster
Carol V.

Went to celebrate mine and my oldest bdays. Love the place from the moment I enter the gate, the vineyard to the right, fountain and patio a perfect setting for any occasion. Indoors pretty intimate however if you sit near the bar it is pretty noisy. Ryan was our server and he was awesome! Always checked in on us making sure we had anything we needed. I had the seafood risotto which was good, my youngest kid had their Lasagna Bolognese and she said it was really good so that is the next thing to try. For drinks I had cucumber cooler that was so refreshing considering it was a cocktail. We enjoy coming to this place, the customer care, ambiance and food never disappoints. Oh, you get a nice big serving of gelato for your bday too.

Risotto
Ellie N.

The seafood risotto is 5/5. The sauce is well made and the flavor is balanced. They put a generous amount of seafood on the dish. The rest is alright. Calamari tastes mediocre and the artichoke fritters were stale.

Maina D.

The ambiance of this restaurant is really warming and inviting. It is decorated like an Italian patio. The food is authentic and very delicious! Everything we ordered tasted great and the service was exceptional. Would go back!

Top view of the Tiramisu
Marissa G.

My family and I decided to go to Trattoria Lisina for dinner to celebrate a belated birthday. My husband made reservations online. When we got there we parked. The exterior is beautiful. We walked in a little before our reservation but the hostess was kind and friendly and seated us after a few minutes. The restaurant has a lot of seating options. I noticed several rooms. We were seated in the main dining room where you can see the chef's. After being seated we were greeted by our waiter who did an excellent job the entire time. They were super busy as it was the day before Thanksgiving but he always checked in on us and made sure we had what we needed. We started with the bread. It came with an oil. It was good. The bread was spongy and the oil added a slight flavor. We also ordered the Antipasti e Salumi Misti which comes with a variety of meats and cheeses. It was a nice mix of flavors and textures. For my main meal I ordered the Fettuccine con Prosciutto e Funghi which comes with fettuccine alfredo, prosciutto, mushrooms, peas, scallions, and I added grilled chicken. It was delicious. The sauce was creamy, the chicken was tender, and the other ingredients added texture and flavor to the dish. My husband ordered the Mangiameli Pizza which comes with mozzarella, capocollo, sausage, red bell pepper, red onions, and red pepper flakes. It had a hint of spice. The sausage was really good and you could taste it as soon as it hit your mouth. The other ingredients added a little bit of extra flavor. One of my sons ordered a Pepperoni Pizza and he ate it up. My other son ordered the Gnocchi Gratinati which has gnocchi, three cheese cream sauce, parmesan, and some truffle oil. He devoured it. Both of my boys finished their meals. As part of the birthday celebration we ordered three desserts. The Tiramisu, a scoop of Gelato, and the Seasonal featured dessert. The Tiramisu was really good. The cake was spongy and the chocolate mixed in with the other flavors made for a tasty dessert. I can't remember the name of the Seasonal dessert but it was mixed berries baked into a a pie crust with a scoop of gelato on top. It was fantastic. The fruit was flavorful and sweet, the crust was perfect, and the gelato added a creamy texture. The combination of all three things made for a delicious dessert. The extra scoop of gelato was the same flavor as what was on the seasonal dessert. It was creamy and smooth. Overall it was a really great place to go for a celebration. The exterior atmosphere is beautiful and the interior is elegant. The service was amazing and the food was delicious. Definitely a place to go for a special occasion or celebration.

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Is there a dress code? Their website says "Proper attire required"?

I don't know of any dress code--though most / all of the customers I saw were well dressed in at least upper casual attire.

Is there a gluten free menu?

They offer a gluten sensitive pasta or pizza crust for a small additional charge.

Is there a kids menu?

Not sure - they do have cheese pizza and the young ones in my group gobbled them up.

Does this restaurant have pepperoni for the pizza and can i add it to the pizza as a topping?

Yes!

What kind of meat is used for the bolognese and the meatballs?

Beef and pork in the bolognese. Beef, pork and Veal in the meatballs.

What kind of vegetarian entrée do they have? Would appreciate some suggestions

Just ask your server for the vegetarian items available. They should be able to give you the options.

Can I bring a cake from a different place for after dinner?

No outside food is allowed, including cakes.

Can you bring a small dog to sit outside?

Non-service animals are not allowed in the restaurant, but as long as the outside pet in question is cleaned up after and doesn't bother other patrons, outside is okay. You may have to order your food to-go to have it outside, however, as there is… 

Is this a different location as the Duchman family winery? Wanting to tour the winery during the day then go to Trattoria for dinner.

The Duchman Winery is right next door to Trattoria. In fact, you can sit in the restaurant and watch the people going in and out of the winery. The two times we've eaten at the restaurant has been great, but we've never tried this particular… 

Is your Easter brunch a buffet ? Can you send me info on menu?

The Easter menu was not a buffet. It was a traditional menu style of ordering with additional features.

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Amici

4.1(135 reviews)
10.0 mi

We went here for the first time and it was amazing it has the ambience of an expensive Italian…read morerestaurant but great prices and service of a high class restaurant. I had spaghetti with meat sauce and it had a flavor that was wonderful. My wife had fettuccine Alfredo with chicken which was great. We shared a Caesar salad that was very crispy and fresh. Topped it with cheese cake that was light and creamy. Service was some of the best ever. We will be back for sure and highly recommended

We've stayed here before and had such a great experience that we were excited to come back --…read moreespecially since this time we brought a friend who had never been. Unfortunately, our experience this time didn't quite live up to the first. We arrived around 4:00 PM and were told the dinner menu didn't start until 5:00 PM, which was completely fine. We decided to order appetizers/salads from the lunch menu instead and wait until 5 to order our meals. All three of us ordered the Cleopatra salad, which was listed at $16 on the lunch menu. We expected it to either be really good or at least a substantial portion for that price. Unfortunately, we all found it overly sweet from the combination of the honey dressing, candied pecans, and cranberries, and there was very little feta. To make matters worse, we later noticed that we were charged $18 per salad, the dinner price, even though we ordered them around 4:20 PM. Paying $54 for three small, appetizer-sized salads with very few toppings was extremely disappointing. We were also told they were out of sangria because they had sold out the night before and hadn't had time to make more. It was a Saturday, so that was another disappointment, especially because we had really enjoyed the sangria during our previous visit. The biggest disappointment, however, was the shrimp scampi. Our waiter was very kind and actually recommended it, so I was looking forward to trying it. I almost never send food back to the kitchen, but this was one of those occasions. The shrimp were plain and steamed with no seasoning, and the pasta appeared to have no sauce or flavor. When I moved the pasta aside, there was a watery yellow liquid at the bottom that tasted very bland. For $29, I expected much more, and this is an Italian place after all. I ended up ordering the Fettuccine Giulio Cesare instead, which was much better and had considerably more flavor. That said, the lasagna and cheesecake are definitely the way to go here -- both were delicious. I just wish the overall menu were more consistent. When prices are on the higher end, you expect the quality and execution of the dishes to be consistent as well. It's frustrating to have some dishes that are absolutely delicious while others feel underwhelming or simply not worth the price. We really wanted to love our return visit as much as the first, so it was disappointing to leave feeling this way. Hopefully some of these things can be addressed, because there is clearly a lot of potential here and some truly great food.

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Amici - Mozzarella caprese. Wonderful.

Mozzarella caprese. Wonderful.

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Ilario's Italian Cuisine

3.9(493 reviews)
10.8 mi
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Went here recently with the family and had a really nice experience. We were warmly greeted when we…read morearrived and were seated quickly. Our waiter was friendly, attentive, and happy to answer the questions we had about the menu. I ordered the Chicken Florentine Pasta, which came with a choice of soup or salad. They didn't have honey mustard dressing , so I decided to try the soup instead--and I'm really glad I did. It was absolutely delicious. It had so much flavor with just the right amount of heat, and honestly, it was one of the best surprises of the meal. And honestly, if it had been, the only thing I had had for my dinner, I would've been completely satisfied. The rest of the table ordered the Pesto Perfecto with Canadian bacon, chicken tenders and fries, and a kids' pepperoni pizza. Everyone enjoyed their meals. The Alfredo sauce on my pasta tasted homemade, and the pasta portion was generous. There wasn't a lot of chicken in the dish, but I've noticed that seems to be pretty common lately when eating out. Even so, the pasta itself was flavorful and very satisfying. The bread that came with my meal wasn't my favorite--it was dense and chewy. But I tried a bite of my son's pepperoni pizza and would absolutely come back just for that. The crust was light and crispy, and it had a generous amount of cheese and pepperoni. The atmosphere was relaxed, the service was great, and we'll definitely be back.

Family came here today, and honestly, we left extremely disappointed…read more There are not many good things to write about. The Cesar salad is very oily and has a strong taste of vinegar. The Alfredo pasta is creamy; however, there is no flavor. The chicken was bland and covered in the tasteless sauce. The vodka pasta did not do any better and was tasteless as well. The shrimp had an overpowering fishy flavor that ruined the pasta. The scenery is calm and nice and has both male and female bathrooms. As for the service as I believe the waiter was new and learning. Because of the tiny mistakes she made. Never put in an appetizer order, gave us the wrong drink, didn't provide napkins the entire dinner. The restaurant was rated 4 stars on google however I would not recommend my friends and family to go there based on my experience.

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4.3(174 reviews)
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Take the drive to Giovanni's Table!! You will not be disappointed!! You want true Italian dishes…read morelike the grandmas in Sicily make! From a slow cooked boloñesa, hand made pastas, pizza, amazing wine selection and incredible desserts all crafted by Lina and family in a familiar cozy neighborhood spot...this place is something to look forward too! Even has a patio for the upcomin cooler weather and TVS for football! P.S. Order the limoncello!!

I was seeking and craving Italian food and stopped by Giovanni's Italian restaurant. I walked in…read moreand was greeted by the waitress and was seated on a corner by the door. As soon as I sat down I had Mimosas which was not listed as a menu item. So they said it can be made for me. Plus one, excellant! They're very attentive here I was very surprised since I've seen some of the reviews that were average. But not the case here I was treated very well and the mimosa came out fantastic which is the way I like it I ordered the mushroom Were absolutely delicious and it had the sauce red sauce Italian style with bread. Fantastic I also ordered the medium size meat lovers pizza New York style. Okay so it features as NY style but in reality more like New York version style. Came out hot and delicious, honestly it was very large for a medium. If you have eaten at I recommend highly you have to try it it's really good food and you can't miss it it's usually busy on the weekends but if you go for lunch time it's a little bit mellow down and sometimes not you have to do a hit or miss to find where it's not too crowded. They do have an outdoor seating if you like but because of the heat in August I don't think a lot of people want to sit outside. Park in very easy here handicap the works so come out and see what I'm talking about the food is really good including the pizza. Happy yelping!!

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Pieous - Close up of the Bacon Bleu Pizza

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4.1(1.3k reviews)
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This is such a great spot for some fresh oven pizza. It comes out the oven right in front of you…read moreand it's absolutely delicious. It's one of the few places in Austin that I feel you can find true pizza made from scratch that's being cooked in the oven right in front of you so you can just taste the burnt and crispiness of the crust and it's absolutely delicious. I definitely definitely recommend if you love pizza and want to try some nicer higher-end pizza than just the kind of regular stuff we see a lot the vibe is very chill. It's kind of walk-in like there's picnic tables that you sit down and stuff we used to go all the time when I was little. This was my parents's favorite pizza place so I definitely definitely recommend if you're in the area.

My husband and I decided to return to Pieous to eat some pizza. We went for a later lunch and got…read morethere at 1:30. We parked easily and walked in. We were able to order right away. We paid, got the buzzer for the table, and picked where we wanted to sit with no issues as there weren't very many people there because it was after the lunch rush. My husband ordered the Pepperoni Pizza and I ordered the Fat Queen. The Pepperoni Pizza was good. The Pepperonis were small and tasty. The Fat Queen was just as good. It comes with Pepperoni, Soppressata, and Italian Sausage. I really liked the flavor of all of the meat in the marinara sauce plus the pizza crust is light and fluffy. Overall Pieous is a great place to get some good pizza. The service and pizza were good. I suggest going at an off time that isn't the typical lunch or dinner time.

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