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Asti


408-C E. 43rd
Austin, 78751-3810
512/451-1218
www.astiaustin.com
Hours: Mon.-Thu., 100am-10pm; Fri., 10am-11pm; Sat., 5-10pm
Local greens from Boggy Creek farm are a standard, as are many other locally-found ingredients here. For varied Italian regional cuisines and an extensive wine list of mostly Italian and Cal-Ital selections, try this Hyde Park neighborhood stalwart.

BEST OF AUSTIN AWARDS

  • 2007: Critics Best Couple o' Restaurateurs
  • 2002: Critics Best Desserts on a Summer Afternoon
  • 2001: Critics Best In-town Italian Restaurant

RESTAURANT POLL AWARDS

  • 2012: Readers Favorites
  • 2011: Readers Favorites
  • 2010: Readers Favorites
  • 2010: Critics Most Satisfying Bowl of Polenta
  • 2009: Readers Favorites
  • 2009: Critics Best Bowl of Soft Polenta
  • 2008: Readers Favorites
  • 2007: Readers Favorites
  • 2006: Readers Favorites
  • 2005: Critics Restaurants Where Waitstaff Really Knows the Wines
  • 2005: Critics Best Restaurant for Running Into Old Friends
  • 2005: Readers Favorites
  • 2005: Critics Best Waitpeople
  • 2004: Critics Salad/Dressing
  • 2004: Critics Desserts
  • 2004: Critics Italian
  • 2004: Critics Service/Waitstaff
  • 2004: Readers Favorites
  • 2003: Critics Desserts
  • 2003: Critics Ice Cream
  • 2003: Critics Italian
  • 2003: Readers Favorites
  • 2002: Critics Salad/Dressing
  • 2002: Readers Favorites
  • 2002: Critics Service/Waitstaff
  • 2002: Critics Unsung Heroes
  • 2001: Readers New Restaurant

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