Italian Restaurants in Downtown Austin

Gina's on Congress

French, Italian • Downtown

In a historic building with past lives as a jail, brothel, office and saloon, Gina's on Congress brings customers a taste of French-Italian classic bistro cuisine.

314 Congress Ave.

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La Volpe

Italian • Downtown • $10-$25

201-B Brazos, 512/501-6713

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Numero 28 Pizzeria & Vineria

Gelato/Sorbetto, Italian, Pizza • Downtown

452 W. Second, 512/494-5510

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Quattro Gatti

Italian, Pizza • Downtown

Downtown ristorante and pizzeria specializes in Neapolitan-style pizzas baked in a wood-fired brick oven.

908 Congress, 512/476-3131

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Red Ash Italia

Italian • Downtown

Classic Italian dining with a focus on wood cooking from the founders and former executive chef of Eddie V's. The bread – swimming in butter and garlic – is a thing of beauty.

303 Colorado #200, 512/379-2906

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Roppolo's Pizza on Wheels

Italian, Pizza • Downtown

This Downtown trailer services partiers late into the night on weekends.

6th & Neches, 512/944-4549

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Sammie's Italian

Italian • Downtown

Formerly home to Sammie’s Drive-In and Hut’s Hamburgers, this West Sixth space promises "a little taste of Old Italy" via Spaghetti with Arrabbiata, Prawns in Vinegar & Butter, Veal Marsala, and other classic throwbacks.

807 W. Sixth, 512/474-2054

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Taverna

Italian • Downtown • $10-$25

Find a variety of Italian staples such as bruschetta, pasta, risotto, and pizza. Brunch is served on Saturday and Sunday, and indoor and sidewalk tables are available.

258 W. Second, 512/477-1001

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