Italian Restaurants in East Austin

Bambino

Burger Joint, Italian, Pizza • East

Restauranteur-chef duo Adam Orman and Fiore Tedesco opened their second restaurant, Bambino, in March 2024. Bambino brings a "grown-up sensibility" to the spirit of the 1980s, following the pair's success with L'Oca d'Oro in Mueller.

979 Springdale, Ste. 153, 512/368-3366

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Gino's Vino Osteria

Italian • East

1239 E. 51st, 512/351-8426

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L'Oca d'Oro

Italian • East • $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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Patrizi's

Italian • East •  First Plates 

From a trailer at the Vortex, Patrizi's quietly serves up some of the best pasta dishes in town. But they aren't just about the classics. Check out the monthly dinner night.

2307 Manor Rd., 512/522-4834

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Poeta

Italian • East

Poeta is an Italian cafe and neighborhood restaurant that serves classic plates including, starters, salads, pasta and dessert.

1123 E. 11th St., 512/806-7789

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Uncle Nicky's

Italian • East

Uncle Nicky's is a local Italian restaurant offering various pasta, pane tostato, sandwich and salad dishes.

1123 E. 11th St., 512/359-5466

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