Il Brutto

4.6

1604 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Dec 15, 2024

8:00 PM

Booked 30 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for outdoor dining
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.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
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–6:00 pm
Phone number
(512) 580-8779
Website
http://www.ilbruttoaustin.com/
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

Location
1601 East 6th Street, Austin, TX 78701
Neighborhood
East Austin
Cross street
6th and Comal
Parking details
Validated parking is always available in the Arnold Parking Garage with entrance on E 6th St. Limited paid street parking is available.
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

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Popular dishes

Burrata Crostini$16.00
creamy burrata, sciacca anchovies, pink peppercorn, dill
Formaggi$24.00
blu di capra, pecorino di fossa 10M, roccolo valtaleggio 6M, caprino
Prosciutto di Parma 24 Dop$22.00
buffalo mozzarella, basil pesto
Marinated Olives$9.00
castelvetrano, cerignola, taggiasche
Scallop Crudo$19.00
passion fruit, tomatillo cocktail, heirloom radish, almonds
Cozze$24.00
pei mussels, shallots, garlic, pinot grigio, parsley, charred bread
Tenderloin Carpaccio$20.00
figs, avocado mousse, frisée, parmigiano
Frisee and Pear Salad$16.00
watermelon radish, fennel, olives, orange
Roasted Beets$18.00
radicchio, goat cheese, dill, hazelnuts, golden raisins, lemon
Heirloom Tomatoes$19.00
burrata, basil pesto, pine nuts, basil
Broccolini$12.00
sweet potato, calabrian chiles, sesame

Pizze

Burrata$27.00
san marzano, evan's sausage, parmigiano, n’duja, basil
4 Cheese$25.00
gorgonzola, taleggio, parmigiano, basil
Funghi$25.00
taleggio, fior di latte, shiitake, thyme
Margherita$22.00
san marzano, fior di latte, basil // add salami $5
Potato + Leeks$23.00
baked potato, roasted leeks, sausage, pecornio, calabrian chile
Zucca$23.00
butternut squash, tuscan kale, goat cheese, chili flakes
Vegan$22.00
san marzano, taggiasche, roasted red pepper, shiitake, basil, evoo

Pasta

Cacio e Pepe$22.00
tonnarelli, pecorino romano 14M, black pepper
Bottarga + Sea Urchin$28.00
squid ink ciriole, sardinian bottarga, santa barbara sea urchin, parsley // add extra sea urchin $10
Lamb Ragu$25.00
pappardelle, sangiovese, gremolada, rosemary
Amatriciana$25.00
potato gnocchi, san marzano, garlic, guanciale, pecorino di fossa 10M
Smoked Kale + Ricotta$26.00
agnolotti, butter, pistachio
Gluten-Free Tagliolini #1$22.00
cacio e pepe
Gluten-Free Tagliolini #2$26.00
lamb ragù

Mains

Halibut$36.00
confit cherry tomatoes, zucchini, summer broth
Wild Swordfish$38.00
arugula cocktail, burrata water, ash crumble, fermented raspberries
20 Oz Texas Ribeye$64.00
confit oyster mushrooms, juniper, mint
Lamb Scottadito$42.00
fried artichokes, yogurt, crispy kataifi, dill
Grilled Patagonia Prawns$29.00
bell pepper gazpacho, calabrian chile, garlic, watercress

Dolce

Ricotta Semifreddo$12.00
kiwi, pickled strawberry, tomato water, tarragon
Tiramisù$12.00
mascarpone, marsala mousse, espresso, lady fingers, cinnamon chocolate streusel
Pistachio Nest$12.00
pecorino gelato, olive oil, orange zest, anise
Gelato Tasting$8.00
dark chocolate + pecorino
House-Made Gelato #1$6.00
pecorino, dark chocolate
House-Made Gelato #2$7.00
pistachio
House-Made Sorbetto$7.00
apricot + vermouth raisins

For Kids

Pasta Al Pomodoro$7.00
pasta with tomato sauce
Pasta al Burro e Parmigiano$7.00
pasta with butter & parmigiano reggiano
Mini Pizza$10.00
tomato sauce, mozzarella
Grilled Chicken Tenders$9.00
rosemary & olive oil

Beverages

Richard's Rainwater, TX$2.00
Ginger Bitter Soda, Baladin, IT$6.00
Coca Cola, USA$3.00
Diet Coke, USA$3.00
Iced Tea, Tea Embassy, ATX$3.00
Espresso, Greater Goods, ATX$5.00

What 1,604 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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Review summary

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Il Brutto offers an authentic Italian dining experience with standout dishes like the "Amatriciana" and "Cacio e Pepe." Guests praise the "wonderful atmosphere," "exceptional service," and "fantastic food." It's a favorite for special occasions, with many noting memorable celebrations and "attentive staff." Ideal for Italian cuisine lovers.

1,604 Reviews

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Adrian
Greater Boston
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 2 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 3 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 5 days ago
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
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
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
Houston
2 reviews
vip
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
Austin
9 reviews
vip
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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Meekia
Austin
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We recently celebrated my daughter's 23rd birthday, and the experience was absolutely delightful! Cora, our server, went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect. She was attentive, friendly, and made the evening feel extra special. The staff were also incredibly accommodating with our last-minute changes to the reservation for a party of nine, making the process seamless and stress-free. Thank you to the entire team for making this celebration so memorable! We left behind my daughters cake for the staff to enjoy. I hope they enjoyed it. Highly recommend for special occasions.
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Il Brutto offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (512) 580-8779.

Il Brutto is rated 4.6 stars by 1604 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 15, 2024

8:00 PM

Booked 30 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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–6:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Validated parking is always available in the Arnold Parking Garage with entrance on E 6th St. Limited paid street parking is available.
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

Website
http://www.ilbruttoaustin.com/
Phone number
(512) 580-8779
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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Il Brutto

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Austin’s 8 favorite bars

Margherita

Cacio e Pepe

Heirloom Tomatoes

Antipasti

Burrata Crostini$16.00

Formaggi$24.00

Prosciutto di Parma 24 Dop$22.00

Marinated Olives$9.00

Scallop Crudo$19.00

Cozze$24.00

Tenderloin Carpaccio$20.00

Frisee and Pear Salad$16.00

Roasted Beets$18.00

Heirloom Tomatoes$19.00

Broccolini$12.00

Pizze

Burrata$27.00

4 Cheese$25.00

Funghi$25.00

Margherita$22.00

Potato + Leeks$23.00

Zucca$23.00

Vegan$22.00

Pasta

Cacio e Pepe$22.00

Bottarga + Sea Urchin$28.00

Lamb Ragu$25.00

Amatriciana$25.00

Smoked Kale + Ricotta$26.00

Gluten-Free Tagliolini #1$22.00

Gluten-Free Tagliolini #2$26.00

Mains

Halibut$36.00

Wild Swordfish$38.00

20 Oz Texas Ribeye$64.00

Lamb Scottadito$42.00

Grilled Patagonia Prawns$29.00

Dolce

Ricotta Semifreddo$12.00

Tiramisù$12.00

Pistachio Nest$12.00

Gelato Tasting$8.00

House-Made Gelato #1$6.00

House-Made Gelato #2$7.00

House-Made Sorbetto$7.00

For Kids

Pasta Al Pomodoro$7.00

Pasta al Burro e Parmigiano$7.00

Mini Pizza$10.00

Grilled Chicken Tenders$9.00

Beverages

Richard's Rainwater, TX$2.00

Ginger Bitter Soda, Baladin, IT$6.00

Coca Cola, USA$3.00

Diet Coke, USA$3.00

Iced Tea, Tea Embassy, ATX$3.00

Espresso, Greater Goods, ATX$5.00

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