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Red Ash Italia

Name: Red Ash Italia
Address: 303 Colorado Street Suite 200, Austin, TX, United States, 78701
Telephone: (512) 379-2906
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.9

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$50 and over

Italian

303 Colorado Street, Suite 200, Austin, TX 78701

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2 people

Jun 20, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 93 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Hot spot
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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.

// We happily accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express and cash. We are unfortunately not able to accept tap to pay.

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Executive chef: Chef/Owner John Carver

From the OpenTable editors: It can take months to get into Chef John Carver’s wildly popular Italian restaurant, where there’s a custom woodfired grill at the heart of the industrial space. But it’s worth the wait for fresh pasta and epic steaks, like the cappelletti “bishop’s hats” stuffed with spinach and sauced with brown butter, alongside a 50-day dry-aged porterhouse “la Fiorentina.” Don’t miss the charred veggies, like roasted vine tomatoes with creamy burrata, and wash it all down with a house negroni.

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
Website
http://www.redashgrill.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
N/A

Location
303 Colorado Street, Suite 200, Austin, TX 78701
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. // $15 Valet parking for Red Ash is available on Colorado street at Colorado Tower Garage entrance //
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Red Snapper Crudo*$16.00
avocado / smoked trout roe / celery / calabrian chile
Thin Sliced Beef Carpaccio*$14.00
horseradish crema / ciabatta crisps / grana / pickled red onion
Cacio e Pepe Frittelle$12.00
crispy "cacio e pepe" fritters
Wood Roasted Meatballs$12.00
san marzano tomato marinara / basil / soft polenta parmigiana
Squash Blossoms in Thin Crisp Batter$17.00
filled with ricotta and fresh herbs / lemon
Bruschetta of Wood Roasted Dry Aged Steak Trimmings$15.00
garlic toast / wood roasted mushrooms
Small Butter Clams "Oreganata Style"$16.00
garlic / herbs / soave / spicy grana crumbs
Octopus a la Plancha$17.00
rucola / smoked pancetta braised beans / olive vinaigrette
Wood Roasted Beef Bone Marrow$18.00
roasted shallot butter / grilled country bread / grana cheese
Hot and Crispy Country Italian Bread
garlic / grana / olive oil salmoriglio
- per person$2.75
Wood Roasted Vine Tomatoes and Burrata$16.00
Garlic toast / spring onion / basil / aged balsamic / evoo. Mealshare - We'll provide one simple, healthy meal to a youth in need

Wood Burning Grill & Oven

For Two or More / Specially Aged by Fred Linz in Chicago / Cut In-House Daily
served sliced with roasted shallot butter / $4.75 per ounce
Thick Cut Bone in Beef Filet*
roasted shallot butter / 30 day age, Fred Linz, Chicago
- 16 oz$49.00
- 20 oz$59.00
Wood Grilled 20 oz Bone-In Beef Filet*$88.00
roasted shallot butter / 30 day wet age, Fred Linz, Chicago
10 oz Beef Filet with Fresh Blue Crab Fonduta$66.00
wood grilled and sliced, 30 day wet age, Fred Linz, Chicago
Wood Roasted Beef Bone Marrow and Wild Mushroom Risotto$36.00
shallot butter / shaved grana / natural jus
Osso Buco Milanese*$44.00
extra thick cut, red wine braised veal shank / saffron risotto / lemon gremolata
Pollo alla Diavolo*$26.00
half roasted chicken / crostoni / lemon / garlic / crushed red chile
Wild Red Snapper a la Plancha "Livornese Style"$38.00
campari tomato / capers / olives / shellfish broth
Sauteed North Pacific Halibut*$48.00
sweet corn risotto / fava beans / calabrian chile / chervil
Cold Water Lobster Tails "Scampi Style"$48.00
lemon / butter / spaghettini a.o.p. / garlic toast

Garden & Sides

Beet, Orange, and Fennel Salad$10.00
red onion / rucola / endive / feta / farro grains
Little Gem Caesar*$10.00
lemon, garlic, anchovy dressing / croutons / pecorino fulvi d.o.p.
Asian Pear and Endive Salad$16.00
gorgonzola montagna / candied walnuts / citrus vinaigrette
Insalata Mista$10.00
mixed garden lettuces / fresh herbs / campari tomato / cucumber / red onion / herb crema / pecorino fulvi d.o.p.
Roasted Cauliflower a la Plancha$10.00
lemon gremolata / fresh herbs / shaved grana
Wood Roasted Rainbow Baby Carrots$12.00
spiced marcona almonds / tarragon aioli / grana
Wood Grilled Broccolini$10.00
lemon / garlic and anchovy soffritto / grana
Wood Oven Braised Beans$9.00
roasted grape tomatoes / fennel sausage / rucola / feta
Parmigiana Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes$9.00
fresh herbs / garlic / spring onion / sea salt
Coal Roasted Sweet Potatoes$9.00
calabrian chile / orange peel / brown sugar / mascarpone

Handmade Pasta

Agnolotti "Piemontese Style"$17.00
roast pork and veal ravioli / butter / truffles / roasted veal jus
Pappardelle alla Bolognese$17.00
wide ribbons / traditional bolognese / porcini grana
Small Potato Gnocchi "Gratinata"$16.00
fresh cream / gorgonzola montagna / smoked prosciutto / chives
Spaghetti alla Chitarra "A.O.P."$14.00
Crushed san marzano tomatoes/ roasted garlic / basil. Add wood roasted meatballs $18/$28
Frutti di Mare (Entree Only)$38.00
black and white spaghettini / cold water lobster /clams / shrimp / mussels /crushed san marzano tomatoes / spicy / grana crumbs
Capelletti "Bishop's Hats"$17.00
spinach / ricotta / brown butter / sage / roasted walnuts / smoked grana
Tagliolini with Fresh Blue Crab (Entree Only)$44.00
thin cut green and white pasta with fresh blue crab / lemon / butter / spicy grana crumbs
Mezze Rigatoni alla Campagnola$32.00
housemade fennel sausage / san marzano tomato cream / charred sweet onion
Spaghettini Alle Vongole (Entree Only)$38.00
small butter clams / soave / soffritto / spicy grana crumbs

What 4,316 people are saying

Red Ash Italia reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

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Italian
Austin
Most Booked
Austin
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Austin
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Red Ash Italia offers a "phenomenal dining experience" with "amazing food" and "wonderful service." Celebrated for its "outstanding desserts" and "exquisite pasta," it excels in creating memorable occasions. The restaurant's ambiance and attentive staff add to its charm, making it a top choice for special celebrations and repeat visits.

4,316 Reviews

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Nayaska VIP
Oklahoma City14 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Arrived 37 minutes earlier than my reservation time. The hostess’s were initially nice and expressed they would try to accommodate me sooner. The restaurant had various tables (7) that could seat 2-4 people available, (2-3) which seemed to be put together for a large party behind the hosts. There was only one couple ahead of our party of 2 and ironically not the usual wait outside of the restaurant, thus it was clearly just the other party and mine. Waited to be seated until 4 minutes from reservation time, yet various other smaller groups that arrived after were promptly seated as we waited , evident to be a hot spot where “you have to know someone” as whispered. Nevertheless, finally ordered. NICK is a phenomenal waiter and the assistant servers who aided last night were delightful. Graciously diffused the prior experience. The Octopus, Di Mare pasta & Tiramisu excellent! All Mocktails are divine as well, just need to be mindful that due to the congestion at the bar unintentional mistakes can be made without malice … so take a little sip vs gulp initially. It can be an intense surprise. Overall arrive at your scheduled time or minimally past it & make friends with the controllers lol
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Dustin VIP
Chicago / Illinois3 reviews
3.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Overall, my experience at Red Ash was fine—but I left wondering what all the fuss is about. The ambiance is beautiful, and the decor creates a warm, upscale vibe that sets the stage for something memorable. The service was also solid: friendly, attentive, and well-paced. Unfortunately, the food didn’t live up to the hype. Coming from larger food markets like Chicago and New York, Red Ash would be considered average at best in terms of cuisine—at least based on the dishes I tried. The Handmade Potato Gnocchi “Gratinata” was overwhelmed by gorgonzola to the point that it felt like I was eating a bowl of just cheese sauce. I didn’t even want to finish it. The Wood Roasted Vine Tomatoes & Burrata had promise—the burrata itself was fresh and creamy—but the toast it was served on was soggy and saturated, which you’d never expect from a high-end Italian kitchen. The Wood Roasted Meatballs were just… basic. Not bad, not great—just bland and uninspired. The one standout was the Mezze Rigatoni alla Campagnola, which was the best of the bunch. Still, even that dish didn’t wow me. It was decent, but not something I’d go out of my way to order again. I honestly don’t understand the glowing reviews. If you manage to score a reservation, sure—go for the ambiance, enjoy the service, and cross it off your Austin food list. But if you’re here for truly exceptional Italian food, there are better options in town. Red Ash isn’t bad—it’s just not on par with what you’d expect from a top-tier Italian restaurant in a major culinary city.
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Kelley VIP
New Orleans / Louisiana3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exemplary experience. From the ambiance, to the vibe, to the service, to the food. Everything was fantastic. Clap clap clap. We will be back!
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OpenTable Diner
Tampa / Central Florida West1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful. Jake at the bar was a star - thanks to him we had a great evening.
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Allison
San Francisco Bay Area9 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Incredible dining experience experience last night at Red Ash! Alexa and Ash were incredibly warm and friendly and the food was incredible. Highly recommend
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Heather
Austin1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful restaurant for an elevated night out. We tried the squash blossoms as an appetizer which was wonderful. Bolognese was the best I have ever had. My husband tried the pasta with crab which was also well balanced and delightful. I agree the bottles of wine were very marked up even for a restaurant of this caliber. Cocktails were delicious and on point. Would definitely return.
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Kent VIP
Austin4 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
AMAZING! Everything - drinks, food, service - was excellent!
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Thomas
West Palm Beach2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food as always, must go to when we are visiting Austin.
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John-Ashley VIP
Austin51 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Vibrant atmosphere. Good choice of old world wines and interesting cocktails. We ordered the popular crisp garlic bread, octopus plancha and ricotta stuffed squash blossoms. Each was uniquely tasty. The imperfect Negroni and Cucumber flavored tequila were also bright and perfect complements to the starters. For dinner we ordered small sizes of freshly made spaghetti and gnocchi. Tummy. We split the veal ossobuco. Can’t say enough how humongous and delicious the shank was. Fall off the bone. The saffron risotto was creamy as ever. For dessert we shared a hot apple crostata. Again yummy. Overall, a great dining experience. Lived up to its reputation.
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Ken VIP
Austin11 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Spectacular food, amazing service, and a reasonable price for the quality. Overall an incredible dinner. One of our favorites for sure!!
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Red Ash Italia offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (512) 379-2906.

Red Ash Italia is rated 4.9 stars by 4316 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

Jun 20, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 93 times today

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. // $15 Valet parking for Red Ash is available on Colorado street at Colorado Tower Garage entrance //
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.redashgrill.com/
Phone number
(512) 379-2906
Catering
N/A

Red Ash Italia

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Red Snapper Crudo

Hot Chocolate Gianduja Cake

Pappardelle alla Bolognese

Small Plates

Red Snapper Crudo*$16.00

Thin Sliced Beef Carpaccio*$14.00

Cacio e Pepe Frittelle$12.00

Wood Roasted Meatballs$12.00

Squash Blossoms in Thin Crisp Batter$17.00

Bruschetta of Wood Roasted Dry Aged Steak Trimmings$15.00

Small Butter Clams "Oreganata Style"$16.00

Octopus a la Plancha$17.00

Wood Roasted Beef Bone Marrow$18.00

Hot and Crispy Country Italian Bread

Wood Roasted Vine Tomatoes and Burrata$16.00

Wood Burning Grill & Oven

For Two or More / Specially Aged by Fred Linz in Chicago / Cut In-House Daily

Thick Cut Bone in Beef Filet*

Wood Grilled 20 oz Bone-In Beef Filet*$88.00

10 oz Beef Filet with Fresh Blue Crab Fonduta$66.00

Wood Roasted Beef Bone Marrow and Wild Mushroom Risotto$36.00

Osso Buco Milanese*$44.00

Pollo alla Diavolo*$26.00

Wild Red Snapper a la Plancha "Livornese Style"$38.00

Sauteed North Pacific Halibut*$48.00

Cold Water Lobster Tails "Scampi Style"$48.00

Garden & Sides

Beet, Orange, and Fennel Salad$10.00

Little Gem Caesar*$10.00

Asian Pear and Endive Salad$16.00

Insalata Mista$10.00

Roasted Cauliflower a la Plancha$10.00

Wood Roasted Rainbow Baby Carrots$12.00

Wood Grilled Broccolini$10.00

Wood Oven Braised Beans$9.00

Parmigiana Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes$9.00

Coal Roasted Sweet Potatoes$9.00

Handmade Pasta

Agnolotti "Piemontese Style"$17.00

Pappardelle alla Bolognese$17.00

Small Potato Gnocchi "Gratinata"$16.00

Spaghetti alla Chitarra "A.O.P."$14.00

Frutti di Mare (Entree Only)$38.00

Capelletti "Bishop's Hats"$17.00

Tagliolini with Fresh Blue Crab (Entree Only)$44.00

Mezze Rigatoni alla Campagnola$32.00

Spaghettini Alle Vongole (Entree Only)$38.00

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