
Il Brutto
Il Brutto is a neighborhood Italian restaurant located in East Austin, known for its authentic multi-regional Italian cuisine. The menu features fresh antipasti, daily homemade pastas, and pizzas baked in the restaurant’s Neapolitan wood-burning oven. Guests can also enjoy house-made gelati, sorbets, and desserts. The beverage program highlights an extensive selection of Italian wines from an on-site cellar, as well as local beers and handcrafted cocktails.
About Il Brutto
The restaurant offers a variety of dining experiences, including a private dining room, a cozy bar, and an oak-shaded patio. Live jazz performances every Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. enhance the dining atmosphere. Il Brutto also provides happy hour specials, available Monday through Thursday and Sunday from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm, and Friday and Saturday from 4 to 5 p.m.



Patrons have praised Il Brutto for its exceptional dishes, with the lasagna being described as possibly the best they’ve ever had. The pizza and gnocchi have also received high marks, and the tiramisu is noted as fabulous. While some diners feel the food is slightly pricey, many agree that the quality of the dishes and the overall dining experience make it worthwhile.