Best Restaurants with a Tasting Menu in North Central

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1. dipdipdip Tatsu-ya

4.6

Exceptional(38)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Creative Japanese • Allandale

Booked 6 times today

Welcome to DipDipDip Tatsu-Ya, a celebration of shabu-shabu and other Japanese nabemono hot pot traditions curated by Chef Tatsu Aikawa and the Tatsu-Ya Family. Enjoy the interactive ritual of shabu-shabu—cooking thinly sliced meats and fresh vegetables in simmering broth at your table, paired with delightful dipping sauces. OR explore our variety of nabemono hot pots, each filled with wholesome ingredients and served with flavorful dips, rice, or noodles.

2. Asadas Grill

4.2

Awesome(234)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • North Central

Booked 1 time today

Asada’s Grill started from a place of love and familiarity to celebrate & rejoice those special bonds and moments with friends, comrades, and family.Our talented Chef Manny Castillo from Cancun, MX and his team, created an elaborate ensemble of traditional flavors of North, Central, and South Mexico using fresh and locally sourced ingredients. By featuring unique offerings of roasted meats from the Northern Central, & Southern regions of Mexico & serving hand-selected Agave Spirits, your experience will resemble a family gathering coupled with the true flavors of Mexico.Your taste buds will experience elevated (real) mole, al carbon, and Pipian, all-encompassing the flavors from North to South while featuring fusions & crunchy textures from Central Mexico.When you come to Asadas, we want you to feel like you are at a family gathering enjoying the variety of flavor profiles enjoyed in Mexico from North to South. We truly believe in the heartfelt saying “Mi Casa, es su casa!"

3. Hestia

4.7

Exceptional(2021)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 43 times today

Hestia, named after the Greek goddess of the hearth, is a modern live-fire grill house. Dishes find inspiration from a custom 20-ft hearth which anchors the kitchen and dining room. Our menus offers an opportunity to explore and showcase techniques that highlight the role of fire in food. You may choose to order from our a la carte menu or experience our chef curated tasting menu.We accept reservations 60 days in advance. For event inquiries, please visit our website.2024 Michelin One Star

4. Este

4.8

Exceptional(236)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • East Austin

Booked 103 times today

Nestled between East Austin neighborhoods, Este celebrates fresh seafood, Mexican cuisine, and charcoal cooking. From the team behind the East 6th favorite, Suerte, Chef Fermin and restaurateur Sam Hellman-Mass are taking their love for masa coastal. In a location with a rich history, Este’s bright dining spaces, artisan decor and spacious outdoor deck bring the energy of seaside towns to East Austin. An extensive wine list and vibrant coastal-inspired cocktails are the perfect pairing for aguachiles, ceviches, oysters y otros mariscos!

5. Uchiko Austin

4.8

Exceptional(6078)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Sushi • Central Austin

Booked 37 times today

:: ADDITIONAL RESERVATIONS AVAILABLE ON RESTAURANT WEBSITE :: Uchiko is the sister restaurant to Tyson Cole’s original Uchi. It matches that restaurant’s dedication to food, wine, and service, but it has a Japanese farmhouse aesthetic with crafted materials and warm finishes to round out a completely updated setting. The chef team at Uchiko has created a brand new selection of composed dishes and sushi, taken from ideas and plates created at Uchi. Uchiko is Uchi redefined. Reservations are encouraged and can be booked online up to 1 month in advance. Walk-in bar seating is available and is subject to wait times. Patio seating is weather permitting and may be rescheduled in the event of inclement weather. We look forward to serving you, Kanpai!

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6. La Piscina Ceviches & Fajitas

4.8

Exceptional(773)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Latin American • Downtown

Booked 67 times today

Located on the 5th floor of the Austin Proper Hotel, La Piscina Ceviches & Fajitas is a convivial poolside restaurant and bar serving Texas-inspired Mexican cuisine. The vibrant, open space overlooks the downtown Austin bustle as groups convene over family-style platters, ceviches and table-top sizzling fajitas, with fresh seafood grilled over a wood fire and house-made tortillas from an open comal. The bar provides an accompanying selection of frozen margaritas, native Mexican spirits, small-batch tequila and mezcal as well as an assortment of outdoor-friendly snacks.

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7. Foreign & Domestic - Austin

4.8

Exceptional(2102)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Central Austin

Booked 20 times today

We are a bustling neighborhood restaurant in the heart of north loop. We are one of Austins oldest farm to table concepts. Our menu is foreign in style, while domestically sourced. Our menus change with the season, farm availability, & on chefs whim. Join us for our nose to tail tasting menu nightly if you appreciate whole animal usage. Our wine program is aimed toward biodynamic natural small production wines. If you'd like to have pre or post dinner cocktails, our awesome neighbors include the tigress bar & drink.well.Please note that we have a 15 minute grace period on reservation arrival times. Should you find yourself running late, please give us a call or the table may be released to a waiting guest. Tables of 1-2 guests will be reserved for 1.5 hours, tables of 3-4 will be reserved for 1 hour and 45 minutes, tables of 6+ will be reserved for 2 hours. These times reflect standard dining times of our guests. Should you feel that you need additional time, please notate this.

8. Ember Kitchen

4.7

Exceptional(338)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Latin • Downtown

Booked 33 times today

Ember is proud to introduce Austin's premier Josper oven experience. Our menu showcases bold, Latin flavors, with impactful dishes cooked over live embers.

9. L'Oca d'Oro

4.7

Exceptional(1583)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • North Central

Booked 11 times today

The dining room is open Tuesday - Saturday starting at 5:30PM. Join us for Sunday Supper Club Sundays at 5:30PM! Join friends, family and strangers to enjoy a communal meal straight from Chef Fiore's childhood!The bar and patio are open starting at 4PM. Happy Hour in the bar and patio is from 4-6PM.All of our dishes are prepared with locally grown produce & meats—a reflection of a farm-to-table philosophy that extends to our handmade pastas, cheeses, salumi, breads, vinegars & liqueurs.L'Oca d'Oro believes in ONE FAIR WAGE in the belief that lovingly prepared food & thoughtful service are best nurtured by ensuring that we meet the basic needs of our staff. We apply a a 20% service charge as well as a credit card surcharge of 2.85% on all credit card transactions.

10. Fabrik

5.0

Exceptional(329)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Vegan • East Austin

Booked 6 times today

Winner of The Smart Green Guide's USA Discovery of The Year award, Fabrik is Austin’s first 100-percent plant-based tasting restaurant featuring curated menus that highlight the diversity of plant-based cuisine in an intimate, sophisticated setting. Led by Executive Chef-Owner Je Wallerstein, Fabrik is focused on seasonality and sustainability, sourcing produce and ingredients from local growers and provisioners wherever possible. We offer an eclectic selection of vegan, biodynamic and organic wines, including an optional wine pairing. Fabrik also offers saké as well as a range of non-alcoholic options.We offer two fixed 7-course tastings at 6pm and 8:30pm Tues-Sat. With 4 distinct seasonal menus each year, our cuisine highlights Japanese, Nordic, and Italian flavor profiles. Fabrik is 100% independently owned and operated - we look forward to hosting you!

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SarahVIP
Austin •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Fabulous experience with Gabby. It was delicious and thoughtful.
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HestiaPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown
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4.7
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Courtney
New York City •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Fantastic fresh, flavorful + perfectly executed food and the most warm, welcoming + knowledgeable staff.
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EstePrice: Expensive• Contemporary Mexican• East Austin
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4.8
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Linda
Scranton / Poconos •43 reviews
5.0
Dined on Apr 5, 2025
We had an incredible time celebrating a family milestone at Uchiko. From the moment we arrived, everything was seamless—the valet was prompt and polite, and the greeting staff made us feel genuinely welcomed. Our server was fantastic—friendly, sharp, and clearly knew the menu inside and out. They recommended a few standout dishes we might’ve missed otherwise, and every single one was spot-on. The food was stunning—not just in presentation, but in flavor. Every bite was bold, fresh, and beautifully balanced. The atmosphere struck the perfect balance between lively and intimate—just right for a special night out. Uchiko made our celebration feel truly special, and we left feeling full, happy, and already planning our next visit. Can’t recommend it enough!
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Uchiko AustinPrice: Very Expensive• Sushi• Central Austin
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4.8
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Angel
Austin •1 review
5.0
Dined on Apr 5, 2025
Jenny always going above and beyond with her professional customer service. Keep up the good work my friend! -Angel
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Asadas GrillPrice: Moderate• Mexican• North Central
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4.2
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mike
Austin •23 reviews
4.0
Dined on Apr 4, 2025
Great experience. Solid food. Just wish the neighbors weren’t on top of us
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dipdipdip Tatsu-yaPrice: Very Expensive• Creative Japanese• Allandale
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4.6

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