Translated as ‘The Ugly,’ the name Il Brutto is a nod to the iconic spaghetti western film ‘The Good, The Bad and The Ugly. Located in East Austin, Il Brutto is a neighborhood Italian spot dedicated to serving authentic Italian cuisine, headed by executive chef Erind Halilaj.
Classic Italian pasta dishes, wood-fired pizza & heartier entrees along with wine, cocktails & beer. Based on 720 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
1601 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702
Phone: (512) 580-8779
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Hours
| Wednesday | 4–10 PM |
| Thursday | 4–10 PM |
| Friday | 4–11 PM |
| Saturday | 4–11 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 5–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–10 PM |
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: ilbruttoaustin.comopentable.com
Reviews
Itssofluffeh Me
Great food and ambiance. Service was excellent as well. We ordered the scallops for appetizers, squid ink pasta with sea urchin and papardelle. Paired with white and red wine, which the servers are well versed in. Ordered the tiramisu cake too which was excellent! Portions are not too large. They are just nice!
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Ryann Lipcon
From Beccas Bach Party (pink light up cowboy hats):
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jake buckingham
Everything was very good. The service from Dashawn (spelling might be wrong) was excellent. He really made the evening special with his attention to detail. He knows when to be at the table and when not to be.. a hard balance that many servers struggle with. The broccolini and crostini were delicious appetizers. I would recommend both. I really like an authentic bolognese sauce so I decided to try the lasagna. I would normally steer clear of lasagna since it can sometimes be a bit boring. This option had a bit of a twist by having what I’d describe as a pizza crust or quiche type crust on the bottom. I would have liked more layers with more sauce and ricotta. It was still good but not my favorite. My wife had the steak which was cooked perfectly. The tiramisu and gelato were really good as well. Apparently the espresso martini was really good too.. my wife kept mentioning how much she liked the 2 she had. Overall everything was really good and the service was excellent. I just left wanting a bit more for the price tag.
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Ella Hunt
I’ve been to Il Brutto twice now and it’s solid! A bit expensive but the food is very good. Tips: it’s better for a smaller group or a date than a big group, the agnolotti is incredible (though the portion is small), and the heirloom tomatoes with burrata are amazing.
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Cristina M
Well worth it. The food is amazing and unique. So many things are made in the pizza oven including the addictive bread!Lively atmosphere and welcoming staff. Extremely attentive and we felt pampered and not rushed. Great patio and plenty of seating at pizza bar or regular bar. It’s perfect for dining solo, date night spot or with a group of friends.
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Alec V
Il brutto offers a warm and inviting atmosphere, making it an ideal choice for a date night or celebration. The restaurant’s patio features a lovely tree with beautiful nighttime lighting. While the cheese board was great, I wished it had more cheese for the price. The Cacio e Pepe was delicious but could have had a slightly larger portion. On the other hand, the pappardelle was both satisfying in portion and incredibly tasty. Overall, Il brutto is recommended for its welcoming ambiance and flavorful dishes.
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Ellie Heidorn
The pizza is hands down the best of what we tried! However, much like other restaurants in Austin, the portions are a bit small for the price. A small bowl of pasta at $28 seems a bit steep (see cacio e Pepe pasta photo below). The vibe is great outside but the high top tables almost feel like a different restaurant (paint peeling in wall by our table).
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R. T.
Italian? Yes please. This authentic Italian restaurant has such an excellent food you would just order more to go and that’s what I did!. I’ll leave you with the photos as I can’t give the food it’s worth with just text. I ordered the tiramisu to go and woh it was something else, better than the one I had in Venice. Enjoy.
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Jackie Gonzalez
Always great service (Christina is the best) and experience. The lasagna is our favorite in Austin! The cocktails can’t be missed!
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Rubi McLaughlin
Had a Birthday dinner here and everything was delicious! Made reservations a few weeks before. The star of the night though was the Beef Tenderloin, simply exquisite as well as the mussels! Those were our favs of the night!
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