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Il Brutto, Austin, TX

Il Brutto

4.6
4.6
1608 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 37 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for creative cocktails
Il Brutto is a neighborhood Italian restaurant located in East Austin with an emphasis on classic, multi-regional Italian dishes. The menu features fresh antipasti, daily home-made pastas, and pizzas baked in the restaurant’s Neapolitan wood-burning oven, in addition to house-made gelati, sorbets & desserts. The beverage program highlights an extensive selection of Italian wines from an on-site cellar, as well as local beers and handcrafted cocktails.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–6:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (512) 580-8779
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Erind Halilaj
  • Private party facilities
    A neighborhood Italian restaurant in East Austin, Il Brutto is the perfetto spot to break bread with friends & family. We offer multiple options for small and large parties, including our private dining room, cozy bar, and oak-shaded patio.
  • Private party contact
    Madison Greenberg: (512) 580-8779
  • Neighbourhood
    East Austin
  • Cross Street
    6th and Comal
  • Parking details
    Validated parking is always available in the Arnold Parking Garage with entrance on E 6th St. Limited paid street parking is available.
  • Entertainment
    Live jazz every Thursday from 7 pm to 9 pm
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,608 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Austin

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Brutto offers an authentic Italian dining experience with standout dishes like the "Amatriciana" and "Cacio e Pepe." Guests praise the "wonderful atmosphere," "exceptional service," and "fantastic food." It's a favorite for special occasions, with many noting memorable celebrations and "attentive staff." Ideal for Italian cuisine lovers.

1,608 Reviews
  1. Regan

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Cora was amazing! Super knowledgable and friendly. Loved everything about this place.

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  2. Sandi

    Austin

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The patio at I’ll Brito is magical-;a twinkle light wrapped tree shaded the whole Area and the tables and chairs are sturdy and comfortable. Our ever was knowledgeable about the wines and brought a Taster to our dinner partners so they could confirm her opinion I’ve had the mussels before And they are very good- a large portion., well pared with the off-the menu bread.

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  3. Melinda

    VIP

    Austin

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and excellent service And free parking

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  4. Sydney

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    In my humble opinion, this is quite possibly the best restaurant in Austin right now. Definitely one of the best. The ambience is great, the architecture is nice, the lighting is flattering in case you're going for a date, and the food is out of this world. They are really well put together dishes that you're not gonna get somewhere else, and/or you won't get it that way somewhere else. And the bar is just as much a part of the restaurant as the kitchen is. If you love booze, definitely sit at the bar. The bartenders are so knowledgeable and you can tell they enjoy what they do and the vermouth menu is fantastic. It sounds cliche but it really is more than a restaurant it is an experience. My husband and I came here on a date, we both work outside and make very middle class wages, and so yes it is a bit expensive but you get what you pay for. I think if we were a little more well off though, these prices would seem really reasonable for the level of quality that you get. Definitely bring decently nice clothes as most of the clientele seems upscale. Do not sleep on this place! Go if you can!!!
    Il BruttoResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Sydney, We're so glad you and your husband had a good time with Liz and Allie at the bar! We're excited to have you back in soon. Cheers!

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  5. Adrian

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    The staff were mostly friendly and the food delicious But there was an event and the noise was unbearable.

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  6. Kyle

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bottarga + Sea Urchin was deliciously rich, perfectly cooked and seasoned. Cacio e Pepe couldn’t be more perfect as well. For the Dolci I recommend the Apricot + Vermouth Raisins Sorbetto. Host and waitress were both friendly and welcoming. Live music to set the mood. Decently priced for the high quality of the food. 10/10 recommend.

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  7. Peggy

    Austin

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had never heard of Il Brutto but had read that the food was good so we decided to give it a try for my son's 24th birthday. I was somehow expecting a "dive" but it was the opposite. The atmosphere is beautiful, very appealing from the moment you walk up. There were white lights outside and the inside decor was modern and warm. I had a reservation and we were taken right to our seat. I had a glass of cabernet blend that was very good, just what I asked for. My son tried the martini of the day. He loved it. It came in a very appealing display with a little baby carafe of extra drink to refill his glass. We got the burrata and tomato salad along with the "bread" (pizza dough) and the two together were magnificent. We probably could have stopped there. My son ordered the squid ink pasta. It was kind of strange but he liked it. (I wouldn't recommend it). I had the lamb ragu pasta and it was rich and delicious. Our meal was around $140 before tip, on the expensive side, but we were very happy with the experience and the food. Our waitress was attentive and helpful. Ovearall it was a great experience.

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  8. David

    VIP

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service 30/10. Waiter was super chill and was on point with the suggestions. 🤙🏼

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  9. Stewart

    Austin

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food, drinks were great. Great music, cool atmosphere. Highly recommended!

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  10. Adam

    VIP

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and cocktails never disappoints, but even though the service is always excellent I am always surprised by just how excellent! Recommend the martini of the week!

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FAQs

Il Brutto offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (512) 580-8779.

Il Brutto is rated 4.6 stars by 1608 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 37 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Il Brutto

1601 East 6th Street, Austin, TX 78701

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    6th and Comal
  • Neighbourhood
    East Austin
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–6:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Validated parking is always available in the Arnold Parking Garage with entrance on E 6th St. Limited paid street parking is available.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Erind Halilaj
  • Entertainment
    Live jazz every Thursday from 7 pm to 9 pm
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (512) 580-8779
  • Private party facilities
    A neighborhood Italian restaurant in East Austin, Il Brutto is the perfetto spot to break bread with friends & family. We offer multiple options for small and large parties, including our private dining room, cozy bar, and oak-shaded patio.
  • Private party contact
    Madison Greenberg: (512) 580-8779
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