Il Brutto

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

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   Kelly

   South Dakota1 review

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Update: the restaurant noticed this review and refunded the overcharge. I honestly didn’t have any expectations and should have given the restaurant a little more grace. Outstanding customer service on their end for handling a simple mistake! They overcharged us for the table next to us’ food.
   

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   Deanna-Marie

   Austin4 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   Wonderful Italian spot on the east side with low-lit indoor atmosphere, relaxing patio and lively bar. Food is terrific and they offer a fantastic gluten-free pasta option! The glass of Carmenere I ordered was terrific, though our server did not show us a wine list. Great place to dine on your way to a live show.
   

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   Shelby

   Houston2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   Food was amazing, definitely the highlight of the experience! I would not recommend sitting at the bar for your first visit. After our experience, it would seem like sitting at a table with a server would feel less rushed and more of an in-depth dining experience. It seemed like the bartender was spread a little thin and was not the most welcoming or friendly. The cocktails could’ve been better and the ambience and decor Would not fit most people‘s idea of Italian or the idea of dining at an Italian restaurant. 
   

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   Maria VIP

   Austin5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 18, 2025

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

   Amazing as always! Great wine, amazing food and fun atmosphere.
   

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   Ron

   Austin12 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 18, 2025

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

   Il Brutto is a favorite of mine, we love every item on the menu. The general manager Charity takes care of everything and its so nice for the Chef Erand to make the rounds and tell us about the meal! Great Experience.
   

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   Troy

   Austin14 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on May 17, 2025

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

   Mixed feelings about this place. Pasta dishes were very good and perfectly executed. But way too small and over priced. Left hungry. Cool interior but the tables are too close together and it was very noisy with tables next to us being so loud we couldn't even hear each other. Again, the food tasted great, but was very expensive for what was served. Probably will not be back.
   

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   Sean VIP

   Raleigh7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 14, 2025

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

   The lasagna was unbelievable. And Chad the server was adorable!
   

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   Kaitlyn

   Austin6 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on May 11, 2025

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

   The atmosphere is cool. They have a nice patio. The lamb ragú was a 7/10. My mom got the gnocchi which had no flavor- 5/10. They did replace it though with the agnolotti, which I appreciated. 7/10. The pasta portions didn’t really fill me up tbh. The server was not very warm or friendly, but service was fairly quick. I would go back if someone else is paying lol.
   

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   Will

   Atlanta7 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on May 11, 2025

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

   We had a reservation and were seated promptly - that's where the positives began and ended. Took 15 min for someone to acknowledge we were at the table and another 5 before any wter was even offered/brought. The water glasses were small and when we asked to leave the bottle of water at the table we were told they couldn't do that - really???? Our waiter was absolutely clueless. When asked any questions all he could say was "I think so..." We ordered drinks (alcohol), and two appetizers to start. The drinks were the most watered down I have ever experienced in my life. The appetizers were avg at best. When the main course arrived they were the smallest portions and I thought maybe they were kid sized. The Cacio e Pepe was over cooked, the lasagna was also over cooked, and my wife's lamb ragu was not hot, but more tepid in temperature. Again, throughout the meal the waiter was non existent. I seriously question the legitimacy of the reviews. This was the worst meal/experience I've had for as long as I can remember. Needless to say we will not be returning.
   

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    Pat VIP

    Greater Boston8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

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

    Great spot to hang on the patio, solid food, burrata very good.
    

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