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Il Brutto, Austin, TX

Il Brutto

4.5
4.5
1673 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
1601 East 6th Street, Austin, TX 78701

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:30 p.m.
Booked 46 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Romantic
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–5:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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

Private dining

What 1,673 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

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

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Brutto, a beloved Italian spot in Austin, offers a warm ambiance and "impeccable service." Diners rave about the "delicious food," especially the house-made pasta and lasagna. The patio, under a "twinkle light wrapped tree," provides a charming dining experience. Despite occasional noise, it's praised for "authentic Italian flavors" and "great vibe."
1,673 Reviews
  1. Shelby VIP

    Las Vegas2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. Ana VIP

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  3. moonmullins

    Austin8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. Ellie VIP

    Austin3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best restaurant experiences I have had recently! The food and wine was delicious but what truly made it special was Cora!! She was so amazing, knowledgeable, kind, and all around a super star. We will definitely be back and requested to sit with her:)

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  9. Drina VIP

    Kansas City2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Steak was at 7/10 but gluten free pasta was 10/10!

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  10. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Austin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great meal with great service by Joshua! The patio was lovely and the food was delicious

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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 4.5 stars by 1673 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:30 p.m.
Booked 46 times today
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–5:00 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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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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