Il Brutto

Il Brutto reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Jason VIP

   Austin20 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   Appetizers were good although the pesto within the prosciutto burrata dish was very thick. The gnocchi in the dinner meal tasted processed. It had a firm non melting feel to it - as if it was made the day before and it developed a skin or there was way too much flour in the mix. Wait staff was off - unsure if they were overloaded but our second drink arrived after our meal was finishing. Hope it was an off day for them.
   

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   Christopher

   Seattle2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Really lovely experience here. Our server was very friendly and helped us explore the menu and the food was all of excellent quality. I particularly liked the Lasagna Bolognese, you don't often see made with spinach pasta in the USA.
   

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   Mark VIP

   Pittsburgh5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food service and atmosphere were great. We ate outside
   

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   Shelby VIP

   Las Vegas2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 1, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 5

   Our food was delicious! We will likely try this place again because we liked the pasta so much. Our waitress was a little rude— rushing us, insisting we order all three courses, and made snappy comments. This part of our dining experience was frustrating, but luckily my guests spoke English as their second language so her behavior was not picked up by them, and it did not hinder our experience too badly. If I go back I would ask to be served by someone else.
   

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   Ana VIP

   New York City1 review

   4.0

   Dined on April 1, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The service was excellent, but the food wasn't great. The bread was warm and fabulous. Carpaccio needs it a little something. The pasta with squid ink wasn't good at all, and steak was fantastic.
   

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   moonmullins

   Austin8 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 30, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We had a party of 7 outdoors on the patio for an early reservation on Sunday. Our server was knowledgeable, friendly and kind of perfect, showing up right when we need him and otherwise not. We had the flatbread, tomatoes & prosciutto to start & it was crispy & fresh. We didn’t have the pizza, but the server said the important Italian flower to make their dough, and judging by the flatbread, I want to come back to try the pie! Our group had a few different pastas. They were all traditionally prepared and like the service, kind of perfect. I thought the standout was the lasagna. It may be the best I’ve ever had. Lightly crispy on the outside, but delicate layers throughout. The chef adds a spinach pasta layer in the middle that makes this dish maybe his signature for the menu. Definitely 5-star, definitely will return.
   

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   Lisa

   Memphis3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 23, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It was an incredible experience, and the food was delicious. I don’t know how I can emphasize their excellent customer service. I was dining alone and sat at the bar, and frankly, I never felt alone. The suggestions that were made to me were spot on. It was just a fabulous experience.
   

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   Katharine

   Seattle5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 22, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Cool dining room & nice patio. We sat inside & had drinks, appetizers & pizzas - all delicious. Friendly & attentive service, and felt very welcome to hang, visit - not rushed at all. Would absolutely recommend!
   

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   Susan

   Austin2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 22, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was incredibly fresh tasting. Chad was our server. He was a very knowledgeable about the craft cocktail menu and the Amaro selection, which was a big draw for us since my husband is a huge fan. We did have an uncomfortable experience with a swarm of bees around our table. If you are allergic to bees or frightened them, you might want to eat indoors instead of out on the patio. Outside of the bees, the weather was perfect and the patio very inviting a dining under the big oak tree for dinner and drinks. We will definitely be coming back.
   

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    Marc VIP

    Austin13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Another fabulous experience at Il Brutto! We have our favorites - any app with the basil pesto and all of their pasta offerings. Tried the beef carpaccio and semi-freddo for first time - both are stunning. Best Italian wine list - and their staff know how to talk wine. Exceptional service always.
    

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