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Trattoria Lisina Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Elegant
  • Website: http://www.trattorialisina.com
  • Phone: (512) 894-3111
  • Hours of Operation: Monday Closed
    Tuesday-Thursday 4pm-9pm
    Friday and Saturday 11am-10pm
    Sunday 11am-9pm
  • Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Executive Chef: Michael McNeilly
  • Dress Code: Casual Dress
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Beer, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Fireplace, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Smoking Area, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar
  • Private Party Facilities: Our patio overlooking the vineyard makes a great setting to have from 25-200 people for a plated dinner, or family style dinner.
  • Private Party Contact: Jett Minor (512) 221-0773

Getting there

  • Cross Street: FM 1826
  • Parking: Private Lot
  • Parking Details: Our parking is adjacent to the restaurant with convenient and ample space.
A word from Trattoria Lisina
Situated in the Texas hill country just outside of Austin, this rustic, casual destination, created and owned by the Mandola Family, offers a new dining experience and boasts a widely varied menu of authentic country-style Italian fare and modern takes on classic Italian dishes. We offer an… extensive wine list consisting of purely Italian wines. Continued
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Awards voted by OpenTable diners
  • Diners' Choice WinnerBest Ambiance
  • Diners' Choice WinnerItalian
  • Diners' Choice WinnerScenic View
Diner Reviews
  • "A world class restaurant in a country setting, overlooking the vineyards. The food and service is outstanding. Well worth the drive from Austin."
    Dined on 7/6/2014
  • "We love eating at Trattoria Lisina. Everything we've ever eaten there we have enjoyed. The service is splendid, with great recommendations from the menu and attentiveness to our needs. Would recommend this for a date night, dinner out with friends or family (minus your kids - please spare the other patrons there)."
    Dined on 7/5/2014
  • "This was not my first visit to TL, so I had very high expectations going in. The place was very busy for a Saturday night, good sign. But unfortunately, it was understaffed. Our waitress was great, but she just simply had too many tables to provide the level of service that I expected. No one came around to fill up water glasses until one hour into our dinner. The calamari was overcooked & chewy, and despite the fact we only took one bite the waitress never even asked if there was something wrong with it. ??? Despite the disappointing service, the Anipasti Plate & Lamb Chops were superb!"
    Dined on 6/28/2014
  • "My husband, 11 year old son and I went here for dinner. The view, food and service was amazing!"
    Dined on 7/4/2014
  • "Our experience has alway been amazing.This time everything was still good as far as the food quality and atmosphere. Amazing food and the place is gorgeous as usual.The only minor thing that rubbed me a bit wrong this time was that my bill came to about 65.00$ and I gave the waitress a 100$ bill and she assumed she got to keep the rest.By no means am I cheap but I feel assuming that you get a 55% tip is a bit much considering she was not the best waitress we have had there over the years.It took her so long in between checking on us,almost as if she would see us and realize she forgot to being us our desert or our bill."
    Dined on 7/3/2014
  • "Great food, great service and a beautiful setting. Was crowded due to a special function but the restaurant handled it like no one else was there"
    Dined on 7/3/2014
  • "We had a wonderful anniversary dinner. Service was exceptional and personalized. Food was out of this world. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to friends and family. It was like an escape to Italy."
    Dined on 7/2/2014
  • "This scenic location could be right out of Tuscany with food and service to match. A priceless gem in the Texas hill country."
    Dined on 7/3/2014
  • "We came here to celebrate our 30th anniversary and had a wonderful time. The place was beautiful, nice atmosphere. The wine and food was amazing. The server was attentive and did a very good job."
    Dined on 7/1/2014
  • "Every time I have come to this restaurant, I have never been disappointed. The Osso Buco is fantastic, as well as the asparagus salad. The rabbit is moist and very tasty. Desserts are well done with a wide selection."
    Dined on 6/29/2014
  • "The whole place is beautiful. When you turn off of the main road, you get a view that is as close to Tuscany as I have seen. The food is always great at Trattoria Lisina."
    Dined on 6/28/2014
  • "Always a pleasure to dine here. Food and service were, as always, superb."
    Dined on 6/28/2014
  • "The food was great. The grounds beautiful. We are all looking forward to the next time we can dine with you."
    Dined on 6/27/2014
  • "Found Trattoria Lisina 6 years ago and I have never had a bad experience either with the food or service. Go!"
    Dined on 6/27/2014
  • "Food, service, and wine list was amazing! We will be back! On the high side of the price range, but worth it."
    Dined on 6/27/2014
  • "Lunch is only Friday, Saturday or Sunday. Food is wonderful as is service. Only negative: It's too noisy. Management needs to work on reducing noise through either passive or active methods."
    Dined on 6/27/2014
  • "We enjoyed a great family get together at this great restaurant. Linguine allo Scoglio is superb with lots of seafood and the Fettuccine con Proscuitto was also fantastic. Gelati, although limited flavors were available, was great. Good Italian wines and a great place to enjoy a great meal. We go there often for special occasions."
    Dined on 6/15/2014
  • "Everything here was very good, create place to get some brick oven pizza's as well as other tasty food. Will come back again."
    Dined on 6/26/2014
  • "WOW! How have we missed this restaurant for so long?! The setting is romantic and welcoming. Kate, our server was bright, friendly, attentive and professional! The antipasto; ham, salami, prosciutto, cheese and olives was just right for starting our meal. The seafood carbonara that followed was delicious! Creamy and chocked full of shrimp, and muscles! The pasta was cooked to perfection. Considering that Lisina is on a winery, the wine list held up its end of the bargain! Give this place a try the next time you are in the Wimberly area, you wont be sorry!"
    Dined on 6/26/2014
  • "We were pleasantly surprised by Trattoria Lisina as we had seen the signs on the Hwy but never took the chance to try it out. We made an early reservation, (4:30 PM) after skipping lunch and it played quite well. It's nice to have a place open in the early, early evening. The properporty makes you feel like you are transported to the Italian Countryside much further away the Central Texas. The elegant interior opens up to a veranda seating that is intimate without being over crowded. Our superb server (Chase) was sensitive to many details especially the timing of the food coming to the table. As far as the food, the chief clearly understands the intimate Italian cooking. It's worth the drive, let's end it there!"
    Dined on 6/24/2014
  • "Our casual Friday wedding luncheon was exceptional in all areas. Everyone enjoyed the food, presentation and service! The homemade pasta, the rabbit, risotto and the primavera received ooos-and- aahhs. The awesome team made sure we had both the Chocolate cake and the Italian cream onsite and delivered to the table with our cake toppers AND a round of appetizers arrived at the table per our request on their easy to use online reservation system. The food, the wine, the setting was perfect for celebrating our romantic event. Great views, fountains and archways in the gardens made for great photography. Go for lunch or dinner - return for that special event!"
    Dined on 6/20/2014
  • "The service was slow. The table next to ours turned over twice while we were there. Brought oil, but no bread. Tried to serve our table the wrong food twice. Noisy. The cheese fondue was good. Unsure why butter was was served with calamari. Brought 3 entrees but not the fourth. No mention of our "special" event we were celebrating until we left. They did comp dessert to "apologize" for the service. 2 our of the 4 diners loved their entrees (brined, roasted chicken and sphaghetti primerva). The other 2 diners didn't comment (rib eye and stuffed white fish)."
    Dined on 6/21/2014
  • "My wife had eaten here for a 40th birthday party and raved about the food. We went with two other couples and they raved about the food as well. This is the best Italian food I have ever tasted. The Mama's Meatball appetizer are the best meatballs I have ever eaten. People in our party had pizza, ravioli, lasagna, and the grilled asparagus salad (sorry I don't have the technical names) :). By the way, watch out for the bread and olive oil.....it's easy to eat too much of that!!!!!!! Great Place!"
    Dined on 6/21/2014
  • "Walking in to Trattoria Lisina is just like walking into a true country restaurant in Tuscany. The ambience, delicious smells and vibrant atmosphere immediately transport you far from the Texas Hill Country. The food is delicious and well prepared. We had the Veal Shank, (enough for two) that was falling off the bone tender and the Pork Chop topped with wild cherries that was delicious too. Both dishes were served on fresh polenta that was so good it would of been a meal by itself. We have been here twice for special occasions in the past 9 months. The food was constantly excellent both times. The service we had on our this visit was good but not great as compared to our last visit. If you need an visit to Tuscany -try this place!"
    Dined on 6/21/2014
  • "This was the second time we had eaten at this restaurant and it was great. Great food and ambiance. Love it!"
    Dined on 6/21/2014
  • "After going to this restaurant twice in the past couple of months with no seafood choices other than scallops, the third time they delivered and it was truly outstanding. Also, many new menu items and old favorites have returned."
    Dined on 6/20/2014
  • "Best dinner and atmosphere we have had in a long time. Wonderful staff,very knowledgeable about the menu and wine list. Amazing views!! We will come back on our next vacation!"
    Dined on 6/19/2014
  • "The Trattoria Lisina does not seem as good as it used to be. The insalata mixta has changed totally from what it was, very boring compared to previously, missing some good ingredients and unique baked parmesan "cracker" garnish. The waiter mentioned a special wine, then they were out of it when we said OK. Gelato is missing the contrast of large and lovely crunchy cookie always included formerly. Pizza is now overdone and dry. Still good though overall, some tasty and different dishes like the carrots with fennel, yummmm. Best of all is the far out of the city setting with beautiful Tuscan-style architecture and garden to stroll in after dinner with view of lush grapevines."
    Dined on 6/15/2014
  • "We enjoyed our trip out to Driftwood to eat at Trattoria Lisisna ~ food is always good and the helpings of desert are enormous."
    Dined on 6/15/2014
  • "We have never been disappointed in Trattoria Lisina, but Sunday, Father's Day it was just average. The service was verrrry slow and our food was just average instead of the usual delicious! The gelatto never disappoints however!"
    Dined on 6/15/2014
  • "I always enjoy this restaurant, the location/scenery, the wait staff, the food and the wine. However I will say that the last two times I've had the osso bucco it is not quite right. It should be brown and carmelized. It is good but it could be so much better and was that way the first couple of times I had it here. The antipasti, gelato (sadly, no chocolate) and wine were perfect."
    Dined on 6/15/2014
  • "Trattoria Lisina's setting is a Tuscan villa,beautifully landscaped gardens and views of a winery immediately in front. The food and service is extremely good! Who could ask for more!!!"
    Dined on 6/11/2014
  • "The food and the staff are always outstanding. Please don't change anything! The servers are top notch - very attentive to their customers."
    Dined on 6/15/2014
  • "Been going to this resturant since it opened. Does not hurt that it is 6 minutes from the house! The service and food has always been very good. The wine list is good. Highly recommended even though it is a little drive from Austin, but if you go to the Saltlick, it's only 5 minutes from there. Try it."
    Dined on 6/14/2014
  • "Usually dive into the pasta carbonara (not many places make it this perfect), but chose the lobster risotto. I wasn't disappointed. And must always end with the marscapone cheesecake---its stupid good."
    Dined on 6/14/2014
  • "Every item we chose was delicious and the server was extremely helpful."
    Dined on 6/12/2014
  • "I have been to Trattoria Lisina numerous times and have always had pleasant eating experiences. Unfortunately, last night was the exception. The service was extremely slow and took well over an hour to get our food. It's the first disappointing experience I have had at this otherwise fine establishment."
    Dined on 6/10/2014
  • "My wife and I celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary here joined by our daughter. They loved the atmosphere and the food and the scenery was a plus also. The service was exemplary."
    Dined on 6/8/2014
  • "Excellent meals with lovely view of the garden & vineyard! Efficient & friendly staff! Mark provided excellent service. Using Open Table for our reservation was easy & timely. The staff was fully prepared for us including items requested. Super experience! We were able to share a wonderful dining experience with special friends and their family with the added bonus of being near our home in Highpointe."
    Dined on 6/8/2014
  • "My wife and I decided on a weekend away and akways enjoyed the food. After a day at tge wineries we enjoyed one of the best meals in the Hill Country. The lamb and chicken were superb."
    Dined on 6/7/2014
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