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Italian Restaurants in Austin, $25-$40

11 results Italian Show Map $25-$40

A Andiamo Ristorante

ItalianNorth$25-$40

This is good, old-fashioned Italian – need we say more? Try the Linguine Luci Johnson. Mangia!

2521 Rutland, 512/719-3377

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B Asti

ItalianMidtown$25-$40 First Plates 

Varied Italian regional cuisines and an extensive wine list keep this Hyde Park neighborhood stalwart hopping. The pizza and seafood dishes are terrific, but we always gravitate to the risotto.

408-C E. 43rd, 512/451-1218

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C Buca di Beppo

ItalianNorth$25-$40

This national chain serves "immigrant Southern Italian" cuisine. Dishes are served family-style or personalized for two with smaller portions.

3612 Tudor, 512/342-8462

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D Carrabba's Italian Grill

ItalianNorth$25-$40

Order from the pasta bar, sample one of the wood-fired pizzas, or choose a grilled specialty. The menu also includes the requisite lasagna and spaghetti options.

11590 Research, 512/345-8232

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E Cipollina

Italian, PizzaOld West Austin$25-$40 First Plates 

A Clarksville charmer, Cipollina has the feel of well-kept secret. Mediterranean-inspired dishes abound, such as paninos at lunchtime, as well as pasta and signature wood-fired pizzas all the time. For dinner, try the cioppino.

1213 West Lynn, 512/477-5211

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F It's Italian Cucina

ItalianSouth Lamar and Barton Springs$25-$40

This authentic Italian restaurant and martini bar specializes in classic fare like handmade gnocchi and Ossobuco and boasts an award-winning wine list.

1500 S. Lamar #110, 512/482-8655

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G Juliet Italian Kitchen

ItalianSouth Lamar and Barton Springs$25-$40

Proof that "family-friendly" and "sophisticated" can share the same space, this beautifully designed restaurant delivers on the fundamentals of Italian-American cuisine.

1500 Barton Springs Rd., 512/479-1800

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H L'Oca d'Oro

ItalianEast$25-$40

The concept is Italian, but more lower case than many in that crop. At L'oca, there’s not really anything here that exists outside of those traditions, but there are no belabored attempts to make everything autentico. Like it's simple housemade pasta, showiness isn’t really the point.

1900 Simond, 737/212-1876

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I NoRTH

Italian, SeafoodNorth$25-$40

Don't miss their freshly-made pasta and favorites like zucca chips.

11506 Century Oaks Terrace #124, 512/339-4400

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J Olive & June

ItalianOld West Austin$25-$40 First Plates 

Housed in a gorgeous mid-century-modern structure, this is Italian grandmother-inspired cooking with a sophisticated spin. Classic dishes meet seasonal, local ingredients in unexpected ways.

3411 Glenview, 512/467-9898

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K Vespaio

ItalianSouth Congress and South First$25-$40 First Plates 

The comfy bar, great service, and dazzling display of antipasti near the front door lure us in, and the pasta and heirloom tomatoes do the rest. And if gluten-free pasta is what you're after, you'll find plenty of it here.

1610 S. Congress, 512/441-6100

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