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Trattoria Lisina

4.2 (939 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Updated 3 months ago

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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!

Front side of restaurant
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.

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!

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.

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.

Shrimp Scampi
Michael M.

My wife and I had an amazing experience at Trattoria Lisina. The service was phenomenal. The food was amazing. We tried the Shrimp Scampi, Lasagna, Meatballs, Mashed Potatoes and Seafood Risotto. Everything was delicious and flavorful. The ambiance was great. The cocktails and wines were perfect too. We tried the Blackberry Bourbon Smash and the Alpine Old Fashioned. Great time overall!

All available times for reservations
Morgan A.

Second time this year we have walked in for them to tell us "Our manager told us to not sit walk ins for the next 2 hours". Mind you, there were over 20+ open tables and no large parties. We were table of 3 adults and 1 child. Showed them their open reservations online and asked if we could book it and then sit and they still said no. Just sad. Do better.

Dave H.

We have eaten at this restaurant for years, particularly because of the great dining experience we receive each and every time. Tonight was no different, and maybe even more special! We invited a friend of ours to try out this restaurant because she had never been to it before. We described it as a Tuscan Style environment - a restaurant surrounded by trees and grapevines - feels like Italy for sure. Our dining experience began with a glass of wine and some calamari. We followed that with Veal Scallopini (Marsala style), Seafood Linguini, and Gnocchi Gratinati. Our server brought out the dishes and came back about 5 min later to check on us. Well, unfortunately, my Veal was a bit overcooked, but I was not going to fuss. but my server (I forgot her name!) was very insistent that I send it back because their dining experience needed to meet a high expectation. So I did. Well, the manager came over to further apologize for the issue and delivered a brand new Veal Scallopini to me! What a treat and certainly unexpected. Well, he wasn't done. As a show of his appreciation of our dining there, he also gave us complimentary sorbet to complete our dinner. Yes, this is the highest level of customer service I have seen in a while and yes, we will continue to dine here. Their entire menu is delicious (we have tried many dishes), so if you are in Driftwood, Texas, give this restaurant a try. You won't be disappointed.

Beet salad and scallops
Lianna T.

Beautiful exterior - I just wish we had arrived before sunset so we could have truly enjoyed the grounds. Upon entering, there is a lovely fountain - and even in the dark, people were gathering on picnic tables and enjoying wine and food. The dining area is busy and bustling. On a Saturday night, even with a reservation, we waited to be seated. We split the Crab Stuffed Shrimp, which came with generous portions of crab, as well as the Beet Salad with added scallops, and the Pollo Menichino, grilled chicken topped with goat cheese. All was tasty. The real standout here is the setting, whether you're coming from Austin or Driftwood it most certainly feels like a destination.

CALAMARI FRITTI and that amazing Bread and Olive Oil...
Michael C.

So we're back at Trattoria Lisina for our 20 year wedding anniversary, and it's perfect in every way. Earlier today, I secured reservations for 8pm. We arrived at 7:20pm and we were seated by 7:30pm. The entire staff from the moment we arrived were welcoming and inviting. Once seated, we were introduced to "Sedona", our server. A very nice, friendly and professional young lady. She recognized that it was our anniversary and advised we would receive a glass of champagne from the restaurant. It was presented to us by one of the co-owners, Anthony (Nino). He shared some background information, and then I realized, I took a picture with his mother, on our first visit back in 2021(see review). Okay, on to the meal. We started with Calamari, and it was delicious. The breading was so light and delicate. Perfect balance. The two accompanying sauces paired with it very well. Next we split a Beet Salad. This would not have been my first choice, but my wife's favorite. So I conceded and shared it with her. I must say, I enjoyed it very much. The very fresh, mixed baby greens, along with chunks of beets and squash were very favorable. We were also served the Trattoria, rosemary bread. It comes with a delicious portion of their special, olive oil, along with a delicate sprinkle of herbs and spices, that that are amazing. The olive oil is so smooth, you could practically drink it. Now for the entrees. I had the Sea food Risotto, and my wife had the "Fillata Marsala". This meal was essentially a slice of heaven. She shared some of her steak with me and I must say, it was steak house quality. Tender, juicy, filet mignon cooked to perfection. It came with a nice portion of asparagus. It was the perfect balance. My Seafood risotto was to die for. I have always wanted to try risotto after watching a few seasons of "Hells Kitchen". This was the entree that Gordon Ramsey would always lose his mind if they didn't prepare it properly. I think it was one of his signature dishes. Well, the risotto I tasted here was beyond amazing. I can't imagine it tasting any better anywhere else. I added the lobster addition ($16) and I must say, it was an excellent choice. There were huge portions of shrimp, scallops and lobster tossed with the risotto mix. Definitely ask for the cheese to be sprinkled on top. To bring this lovely dinner to an end, we added a nice slice of Tiramisu for dessert. It was the perfect dessert for this meal. I cannot say enough about my experience at Trattoria Lisina. This is perhaps my third time here and I have enjoyed every visit. This is not American style Italian food like Olive Garden. This is authentic Italian food, just like it's served in the old country. So if you have a special occasion to celebrate, or you just want a very nice meal with that special person. You will not be disappointed. The views of the vineyards and the fountain are spectacular. Michael C. - Georgetown, Tx.

Componentry bread
Neha G.

August 21, 2025 review ---- I found this place from a influencer reel on Instagram so wanted to try on my birthday. This place is definitely huge and occupied on a big land. Entrance is covered in green and super tall. They also have a cute water fountain garden with plants next to the entrance. We had a reservation made which was taken two days in advance. Upon entry, we were given a table in the right hand side room. Central Hall was full and I could not see any empty table around me. I was craving for margherita pizza so I went ahead with that and my husband got with fettuccine Alfredo with no meat and veggies added to it. We asked them to remove mushroom and they were able to do that. They add some peas, carrots, onions and celery to it. Right after order, we were also provided olive oil with some breads. It was ok, nothing too extraordinary. Margherita pizza was disappointing. I couldn't eat more than 1 slice. I would rate it as 3/10. Pasta was good, very creamy and veggies were a good addition. Portion size is good and we were not able to finish it. Maybe one entree with salad could've been a better combo. They do have bunch of salad options in menu. They also have celebration dessert on the house. When we mentioned we're celebrating my birthday, waiter provided couple of gelato and sorbet options. We chose the mango lemon sorbet. It was with candle and was pretty good size. Overall decent restaurant, not out of world but may want to stick to pasta over pizza.

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Love this place , highly recommend it. Food is superb , wait staff very courteous , overall had a great date night

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It was so good we drive for 1 1/2 hours to get to it!! The Filet with Marsala sauce was out of this world tender and tasty!

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Just a good italian restaurant- prices are on par with the food and portion size. For Texas its just fine

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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… Read more

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… Read more

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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