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Il Brutto, Austin, TX

Il Brutto

4.5 (1714)
$31 to $50
Italian
1601 East 6th Street, Austin, TX 78701

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 45 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
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, Contemporary 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
  • Neighborhood
    East Austin
  • Cross street
    6th and Comal
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • 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

Experiences

  • Happy Hour - 50% off alcohol / $15 Pizza + Pasta

    Jun 30, 2025 - Jul 31, 2025
    Sunday - Thursday 5-7pm Friday - Saturday 4-6pm Enjoy 50% off all cocktails, wine and beer! Extra discounts on Pizza + Pasta when you dine at our bar. Saluti!
    Happy Hour - 50% off alcohol / $15 Pizza + Pasta Photo

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What 1,714 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
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Brutto offers "amazing food" with standout dishes like lamb ragu and tiramisu. The ambiance is lively with a "fantastic patio vibe," perfect for outdoor dining. While some find the space a bit loud and tables close together, the staff is "friendly and knowledgeable," ensuring a memorable experience.
1,714 Reviews
  1. Scott VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bar menu is an incredible deal for dinner. Highly recommend lamb ragu

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  2. Luis

    Cancun / Riviera Maya1 review

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was good but compared to previous year it went down. One example is the tomato/burrata salad. They reduced significantly the amount of burrata.

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  3. Pamela

    San Antonio23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great starters so much so the next time a bottle of wine and appetizers. Everyone was so kind I was even lost and wonderful staff. Member stood outside and waved at me to show me the way. Definitely coming back one of my new favorites.

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  4. Taylor VIP

    Austin2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Bartender and server were not friendly and it felt very weird, menu was limited and food was fine, nothing special

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  5. Debra

    Austin7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A festive meal, as always. Our special guests had a wonderful experience. Thank you!

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  6. Michelle

    Unspecified1 review

    1.0

    Dined on July 5, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We did not like our food - we got the mussels and gnocchi. Both had a salty aftertaste that was unpleasant. My husband did like the steak and the tiramisu was incredible. Otherwise everything was fine, I enjoyed the wine paired with my gnocchi, and they were kind to give us complimentary bubbles for our anniversary

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  7. Georgia

    Austin1 review

    4.0

    Dined on July 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We loved it!! The food was absolutely incredible and they took great care of us for our anniversary. It was a little cramped at the bench, I wish they’d maybe take one table out of the row, I could hear every word the people next to us said and vise versa which can feel a little awkward. Overall we loved it and we’ll be back at a high top table instead!!!

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  8. Tanzil VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area14 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 29, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    I had high hopes for this restaurant, but overall, the experience was underwhelming. The food was just okay, the pasta was overly thick, and the pizza was quite runny. I’ve had much better versions of both dishes elsewhere. The service wasn’t terrible, but it felt off. Both of these areas impacted the experience. Also, despite having a reservation for five people, we were seated at a very cramped table that didn’t feel appropriate for our group size. I wanted to like this place, but unfortunately, it missed the mark for me.

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  9. Joowon

    Dallas - Fort Worth1 review

    1.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Portions were very small and their homemade gelato was very salty (both pistachio and dark chocolate). Food was mediocre at best. There are many other restaurants that serves better service and better tasting foods. Ambience was great but I would not visit again. Very disappointed and don’t understand why this place has such a high rating.

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  10. Ron

    Austin14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent staff, and even better food! Atmosphere was super!

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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 1714 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
7:00 PM
Booked 45 times today
Experiences are available.
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, Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • 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
  • 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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