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Il Brutto, Austin, TX

Il Brutto

4.5 (1682)
$31 to $50
Italian
1601 East 6th Street, Austin, TX 78701

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 36 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • 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.

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
  • Neighborhood
    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 1,682 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Brutto offers an "incredible dining experience" with "authentic Italian cuisine" and a "cool vibe." Guests rave about the "delicious food," including standout dishes like the Lasagna Bolognese and lamb ragu. The service is often "exceptional," with friendly and knowledgeable staff. The beautiful outdoor patio provides a "magical" atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience.

1,682 Reviews
  1. Maria

    Austin1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious!! Party of 6 and we all LOVED what the other ordered. Every dish was absolutely delicious. Desserts were alright. Would 100% recommend for dinner.

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  2. Chad

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The customer service was excellent! The hostesses were friendly and helpful when I had to change the number of people in my party last minute. Nina was an amazing server. She was attentive and helpful. All the food was incredible. The beef carpaccio appetizer and gnocchi main course were delicious. The pistachio nest dessert was delightful. I will be going back to try everything else!

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  3. Kylie

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We absolutely love this place. The food hits every time and all of the staff are super knowledgeable about all things food/drinks, specifically wine. The ambiance is incredible as well. We always get a patio table and never leave feeling disappointed.

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  4. Ladan VIP

    Austin13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wonderful Friend and I had an amazing time at Il Bruto as always! Delicious food, wonderful atmosphere and just Outstanding service!! Shout out to Chat for making our evening even more special! If I could give 10 star I would…

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  5. Ryan VIP

    Austin7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Il Brutto never ceases to amaze! Their staff is so welcoming as soon as we walk in and work to accommodate as quickly and efficiently as possible. It had just finished raining and the Il Brutto team had all hands on deck to make sure we were comfortable for our outdoor seating. Our server Nina was so knowledgeable and had a great memory for all of our orders, very impressive! The jazz band on Thursdays is a fun, festive addition to the delicious food and drinks - I highly recommend the 50/50. Allie, Juan, and Liz behind the bar know how to make a great cocktail! Can't wait to enjoy the patio whenever it finally stops raining in Austin!

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  6. Cherri

    Seattle2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food! Outside dining was wonderful with the ambience of Austin all around us. Very positive dining experience!!

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  7. Ashley

    Austin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great cocktails, wine, and yummy food! Loved sitting outside under the large oak tree. Our server, Cora, was great!

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  8. Jason VIP

    Austin20 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    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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  9. Christopher

    Seattle2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    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.
    Il BruttoResponded on April 14, 2025
    Hi Christopher, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're happy to hear that you enjoyed your time with us and that you appreciated the spinach pasta in our lasagna! Thank you the positive feedback on your server - she is a gem and we are happy she made your night a great one!

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  10. Mark VIP

    Pittsburgh5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    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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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 1682 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 36 times today
Google Map for Il Brutto

1601 East 6th Street, Austin, TX 78701

Additional information

  • Cross street
    6th and Comal
  • Neighborhood
    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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