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Red Ash Italia

4.8
4.8
3372 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian
Welcome to Red Ash. For your projection and enjoyment, our environment is continuously purified using UV light and Plasma Air Technology.

Please wear your mask when entering Red Ash. You may remove your mask at your table. Please wear your mask when walking through restaurant.

Wood Fired hand crafted Italian food set in a rustic modern open space in the warehouse district in ATX. A wide range of specialty dishes created by Chef owner John Carver and his staff on a nightly basis. Our house made Pastas, Fresh Seafood, and Prime Steaks are all prepared on wood fired grill, oven and plancha. An International wine list, specialty craft cocktails, and local brewed beers to choose from. Dolce and some Grappa, Amaro or Vino Dolce to add to your dining experience at Red Ash Italia.



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2 people

7:30 PM


Booked 56 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (512) 379-2906
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef/Owner John Carver
  • Catering
    N/A
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    3rd St. facing South between Colorado and Congress
  • Parking details
    Street parking and several parking lots in downtown area available.
  • Public transit
    In the heart of the warehouse district between Congress and Lavaca with plenty of bus stops and easy access for cabs and ride share.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,372 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

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3,372 Reviews
  1. Jenna

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food other than the restaurant caught fire while we were there and they proceeded to lower the blinds and lock people in while smoke was literally billowing down the street and no one knew what the heck was happening!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Another amazing meal!! Love this place!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  3. Annn

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Table was a little too dim, I couldn't see my food as well. But other than that service and food were amazing. I love the sweet birthday card from the staff and the birthday dessert. Thank you.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Anything you order will be great! Steaks are awesome

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a wonderful experience! Our server was AWESOME. We were celebrating 2 birthdays and she made the night extra special.

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  6. Page

    Atlanta Metro

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Vincenzo was wonderful. Food was great. Wine suggestions were so helpful.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing experience 100/10. I celebrated my birthday here with 8 of my friends and we had the best time! Our waitress was absolutely incredible: very educated on the entire menu, always checking in, and very personable. The food was amazing! I would recommend the blue crab pasta, app bread, espresso martinis, and prosciutto! The ambience makes the experience even better.

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  8. Darrell

    Austin

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We made our reservation 2 months early and Red Ash was definitely worth the wait. Overall, one of the best meals we have had at an Austin restaurant. Tisha, our server, was on point with suggestions and provided excellent service. She was there when we needed something but did not hover or make us feel rushed. We recommend Red Ash and cannot wait to go again.

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  9. BeeDeeB

    E. Tennessee

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    No bad bites at Red Ash. Josh was great helping us thru the menu and showing off his Italian wine knowledge. Would happily dine here again!

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  10. NataliiaP

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best food I have had in Austin. Highly recommend. Service was a top!

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  11. MattH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a pleasure and a memorable experience to eat at Red Ash.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Been waiting a long time to go here. It was incredible! The bone marrow is an absolute must have. Can’t wait to go again

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  13. Austingal

    Austin

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service were amazing! The noise level is loud but could still mostly hear my dining companion. We tried allot of dishes and all were delicious. Tomatoes and Burrata and the Octopus starters were large and yummy. Also, delicious were the beef filet, Agnollotti pasta, Rigatoni and Apple dessert. Nothing but fresh, great food here. Make reservations - worth it!

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  14. Kamelot

    Austin

    14 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience2
    Red Ash used to be my favorite restaurant but after two less than ideal experiences I’ll need to find another Italian restaurant. Both times we have been put at a tight table you can hardly get into. I asked to change tables but they said they don’t have any available and in 10 minutes they sat others at better tables. There are changes in the menu and they no longer have some of my favorites. The lamb shank was not as tender as I’d like and finally, it was way too salty. The noise level is very high, I must be getting old, could not easily hold a conversation. Overall disappointed that I took a special person to this restaurant.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Red Ash met and exceeded our expectations. Italian food is simple, so nuances are what makes Italian food unique. The bolognese was light and the pasta was deliciously fresh. The meatballs were great, although I prefer more seasoning via parsley and cheese in a meatball. The spaghetti alla chittara was served with a pomodoro style sauce that was decidedly mild, but certainly classic and delicious. The carpaccio was outstanding, certainly our favorite part of the meal. The olive oil cake was our dessert, and it was a fantastic example. Would eat here again when we are back in Austin and craving Italian.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a birthday dinner had to cancel the night before because of work, we went the very next day and sat at the bar. Ashley waited on us and service food ambiance was superb, couldn’t have been any better seriously it was just great all around. Would recommend Redash to everyone. Vaughan Belcher

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  17. atx417

    Austin

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The chicken is a sleeper dish- maybe the best chicken I’ve ever had. We also got the spaghetti and bolognese and both were excellent- super fresh and great al dente texture. This has to be one of the very best restaurants in Austin.

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  18. JohnA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely worth the reservation, they made everyone in our group feel special, food was on a different level than the basic chain restaurants and it was worth every penny! If anyone wants a special night out or just wants to be treated to an amazing dining experience, this is the place!

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Kansas City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Our meal was fantastic! The garlic bread is not to be skipped- we thought we would pass on it, but based on other recommendations we ordered it and were so happy we did! Another highlight of our meal was the chocolate peanut butter dessert. We really enjoyed this experience.

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  20. KristaR

    Milwaukee

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience5
    It was not worth the three month wait for the reservation. The food was just ok. I’ve had better, less expensive and more authentic Italian food. While our waiter was nice and pleasant, he didn’t educate us on the menu and how to order the entrees with the appetizers, sides and salads. We ended up ordering way too much food. They also seemed to over compensate the dishes with a lot of cheese and butter. Overall didn’t live up to the hype for me.

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  21. MD123

    Austin

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious from start to finish! Blue crab was sweet and buttery. We were super impressed at how they accommodated our family’s allergy needs. Our waiter offered MANY gluten free options and most food was prepared without nuts. Limoncello was a great way to end the meal! Fantastic experience!

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  22. jamesb

    Austin

    20 reviews

    3.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience4
    Made this reservation a few months ago and coming from San Antonio with my wife and meeting my son and our future daughter-in-law from around Rock to eat at Red Ash. My wife and I have been a few times and we were excited to eat there again. Our reservation was at 5 pm and we were told that the other two in our party were already seated and they took us to the table but we did not know who was at the table. We were seated at another table and ordered and the food took forever to get to our table. The server was great and apologized several times and brought over two glasses of champagne and apologized for how long the food was taking. Not sure why he only brought two glasses of champagne since we had four of us at the table. Pasta tasted dry, pasta Bolognese, bishop hats and spaghetti, the last plate was the lamb shank. Bread has been good in the past but it was not very hot this time. Just disappointing.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a bit noisy and hectic but the place was packed and the staff was working so hard. We will be back for sure!

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  24. MatthewH

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great spot sat at the bar, food and service was great!!

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  25. atxdiner

    Austin

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    You are guaranteed a quality meal with excellent service every time! Everyone there is very thoughtful and helpful in making food and wine suggestions.

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  26. ImpressMe

    Houston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had to reserve 3 months in advance to get a table at Red Ash. We are delighted that it was worth the wait. We had excellent service- thanks Bianca! And the cocktails and food did not disappoint. I enjoyed the beautiful Signoria in Rosa, my husband had an old-fashioned. We shared the amazing. burratta with italian bread and roasted tomatoes. The snapper with olives, etc was beautifully presented, flavorful and spicy. My husband enjoyed the lamb shanks, too. The crowd was energetic, but the space is well designed so that we did not feel crowded. We will definitely be back to try more of this enticing menu. The parking is a downside, but thats downtown Austin.

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  27. RocB

    Austin

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great food. Pasta fresh. Friendly service. Worth the cost. Need to go back to try other things.

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  28. Aldo

    San Antonio

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As expected, the the food, ambiance, service and overall quality was excellent! The grilled octopus for the appetizer was delicious and we had the frutti di mare and 10-oz filet that were just mouthwatering delicious! Loved it all

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing! So good. Too many delicious things to choose from.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful experience! Lives up to the hype.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall3food5service3ambience3
    Great food but so overcrowded. Reservation for 7:30 and didn’t get seated until 8!

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  32. Megan

    Austin

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best restaurant in Austin. Service was phenomenal, on level with Las Vegas service. Food is incredible. A must try.

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  33. TeriW

    Austin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waiter Scooter made my birthday dinner extra special! He gave exceptional service. We will definitely be back.

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  34. DarciE

    Las Vegas

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The 3 month wait for reservations was so worth it! Everything exceeded expectations. Food, service, atmosphere- all exceptional. Awesome experience

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  35. LauraP

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Tagliolini with fresh blue crab was the best pasta I ever had in my life! And if you want to get a fantastic dolci / dessert you should get the hot chocolate guanduja cake 🔝

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  36. Jenna

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service amazing. We were there when the restaurant caught fire and we will be back. A great restaurant !

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  37. Sdavis

    Houston

    60 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    60 reviews

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a fantastic birthday experience! Bianca was awesome!! Thank you for being so accommodating for our gluten free and other dietary restrictions !

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always excellent food & experience! Pasta is best in Austin.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing experience. They had a card for us for our anniversary and it was beautiful

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  40. Amanda

    Phoenix

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic meal! We sat at the bar, our server was so kind and helpful. The burrata and toast was great, my husband loved the steak trimmings app as well. The gnocci and drinks were also outstanding. We didn't get to try desert but will definitely be coming back!

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FAQs

Red Ash Italia offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (512) 379-2906.

Red Ash Italia is rated 4.8 stars by 3372 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:30 PM


Booked 56 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Red Ash Italia

303 Colorado Street, Suite 200, Austin, TX 78701

Additional information

  • Cross street
    3rd St. facing South between Colorado and Congress
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steak, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street parking and several parking lots in downtown area available.
  • Public transit
    In the heart of the warehouse district between Congress and Lavaca with plenty of bus stops and easy access for cabs and ride share.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef/Owner John Carver
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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