Il Brutto

4.5

1655 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 49 times today

Good for special occasions
Good for groups
Romantic

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 1,655 people are saying

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
4.2Value

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Review summary

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Il Brutto is a culinary gem in Austin, offering a "warm ambiance" and "impeccable service." Guests rave about the "outstanding" food, with highlights like the bottarga & sea urchin and tiramisu. The restaurant's atmosphere is perfect for a "memorable date night," complemented by "exceptional" staff and a "beautiful" patio. Highly recommended for Italian cuisine lovers.

1,655 Reviews

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Eleanor
London
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
So very disappointing. Taking into consideration the cost it was very very basic italian food Dud but like my glass of wine either. For $18 I would expect so much better Overall. Very poor
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Lorena
VIP
San Antonio
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The cacio e Pepe and lasagna were our favorites! Going back for sure!!!
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Hallie
Austin
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
I like this place but they charged us for 3 entrees we didn’t order
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kat
VIP
Austin
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is one of our favorite spots. Food and service is amazing every time!
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Si’an
Austin
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Fire alarm went off and the food was okay. The noodles were good but the sauce was not.
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Zarrah
Austin
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Food is bleh. If you wanna eat something that makes you full with protein go somewhere else
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Ken
VIP
Las Vegas
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
The food was quite good, but the restaurant is soooooooo loud that our server had trouble hearing us, and we had trouble hearing each other. Too many restaurants mistake noise for energy, and Il Bruto seems to one of those. It's too bad, becase the swordfish that I had was terrific and prepared beautifully.
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Robyn
VIP
Atlanta
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We have gone here several times and have always loved it. The last two times have been disappointing. The food was oversalted (salad), the server was nice but not attentive (no water for a while), and the pasta came out cold.
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Montse
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great dining experience! the ambiance is great and Chad our waiter was great !
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Heesook
VIP
Austin
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I like this place food and drinks a lot but last night ,everything was salty . Salad was salty also Lasagna was very salty. Those two are my favorites dish s so all of my guests have same order . My husband ordered the steak and salty as well . And the parking we paid with barcode and still got the parking ticket (my guest) ..It happened last time as well for my son but I didn’t . It’s Random.
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Il Brutto offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (512) 580-8779.

Il Brutto is rated 4.5 stars by 1655 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

Feb 16, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 49 times today

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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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