Il Brutto

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   Sydney

   Austin

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   In my humble opinion, this is quite possibly the best restaurant in Austin right now. Definitely one of the best. The ambience is great, the architecture is nice, the lighting is flattering in case you're going for a date, and the food is out of this world. They are really well put together dishes that you're not gonna get somewhere else, and/or you won't get it that way somewhere else. And the bar is just as much a part of the restaurant as the kitchen is. If you love booze, definitely sit at the bar. The bartenders are so knowledgeable and you can tell they enjoy what they do and the vermouth menu is fantastic. It sounds cliche but it really is more than a restaurant it is an experience. My husband and I came here on a date, we both work outside and make very middle class wages, and so yes it is a bit expensive but you get what you pay for. I think if we were a little more well off though, these prices would seem really reasonable for the level of quality that you get. Definitely bring decently nice clothes as most of the clientele seems upscale. Do not sleep on this place! Go if you can!!!
   

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   Il BruttoResponded 1 day ago

   Hi Sydney, We're so glad you and your husband had a good time with Liz and Allie at the bar! We're excited to have you back in soon. Cheers!
   

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   Adrian

   Greater Boston

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   The staff were mostly friendly and the food delicious But there was an event and the noise was unbearable.
   

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   Kyle

   Austin

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   Bottarga + Sea Urchin was deliciously rich, perfectly cooked and seasoned. Cacio e Pepe couldn’t be more perfect as well. For the Dolci I recommend the Apricot + Vermouth Raisins Sorbetto. Host and waitress were both friendly and welcoming. Live music to set the mood. Decently priced for the high quality of the food. 10/10 recommend.
   

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   Peggy

   Austin

   11 reviews

   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on December 11, 2024

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

   We had never heard of Il Brutto but had read that the food was good so we decided to give it a try for my son's 24th birthday. I was somehow expecting a "dive" but it was the opposite. The atmosphere is beautiful, very appealing from the moment you walk up. There were white lights outside and the inside decor was modern and warm. I had a reservation and we were taken right to our seat. I had a glass of cabernet blend that was very good, just what I asked for. My son tried the martini of the day. He loved it. It came in a very appealing display with a little baby carafe of extra drink to refill his glass. We got the burrata and tomato salad along with the "bread" (pizza dough) and the two together were magnificent. We probably could have stopped there. My son ordered the squid ink pasta. It was kind of strange but he liked it. (I wouldn't recommend it). I had the lamb ragu pasta and it was rich and delicious. Our meal was around $140 before tip, on the expensive side, but we were very happy with the experience and the food. Our waitress was attentive and helpful. Ovearall it was a great experience.
   

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   David

   VIP

   Chicago

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on December 8, 2024

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

   Service 30/10. Waiter was super chill and was on point with the suggestions. 🤙🏼
   

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   Stewart

   Austin

   4 reviews

   4.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on December 6, 2024

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

   Excellent food, drinks were great. Great music, cool atmosphere. Highly recommended!
   

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   Adam

   VIP

   Houston

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on December 4, 2024

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

   The food and cocktails never disappoints, but even though the service is always excellent I am always surprised by just how excellent! Recommend the martini of the week!
   

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   Sharon

   Greater Boston

   25 reviews

   3.0

   25 reviews

   Dined on November 30, 2024

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

   Third time. Appetizers great. Service was unpleasantly kind of rushed throughout. Noise level is always high. Gnocchi not quite right- pasty.
   

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   Neel

   Phoenix

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 28, 2024

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

   Joshua was a fantastic server and really made our evening enjoyable.
   

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    Jackie

    VIP

    Austin

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

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

    The service here is outstanding (Joshua and Christina especially). This is our go to place!
    

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