Il Bruto

Authentic Italian Pizzas and Pastas

What makes it fun

The phrase 'Il Bruto' translates as 'THE UGLY.' The name Il Brutto is a play on the title of the classic Spaghetti Western film The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. Il Brutto, located in East Austin, is a neighborhood Italian restaurant serving traditional Italian food with a focus on homemade pastas, pizzas, and breads.

Google Reviews

Il Brutto

4.4

Based on 907 reviews

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21:48 10 Nov 24

Atmosphere was super nice. Our waiter was very attentive as well as all of the other staff that worked there. All of the food came out pretty quickly and was very hot.We tried the muscles, lamb ragu, and gnocchi. Everything tasted amazing. Our drinks, the 50/50 martini and the Montego Milano, were delish. They also provided complimentary limoncello when we got our check.

Bruno Rodríguez Armesto

18:16 09 Nov 24

Immaculate vibes and service, good food. It was very chilly outside AND THEY HAD BLANKETS. Saved my life, brutti.

Rubi McLaughlin

03:15 19 Jan 23

Had a Birthday dinner here and everything was delicious! Made reservations a few weeks before. The star of the night though was the Beef Tenderloin, simply exquisite as well as the mussels! Those were our favs of the night!The gave birthday ice cream and lemoncello shots at the end of the night! Great spot for a special occasion!

Adam Thompson

15:49 20 Nov 22

It was a cold day when I stopped by, but the warm atmosphere at the bar is one that I’ll be back for. We ordered appetizers, main course, dessert and espresso. Loved everything! The portions are great size so you actually have room for dessert. The GNOCCHI is hands down the best I’ve ever had. Be sure to stop in here.

Olivia Price

03:42 30 Jun 22

Always great food and service. I’d recommend not sitting outside due to the grackles yelling throughout your meal, but other than that everything was lovely. I especially appreciated how accommodating they are to vegans, and really enjoyed the aperitif sampler they have on offer. Everything tastes fresh and decadent, and the free house made limoncello shots at the end of the meal really set the tone for the whole experience. If I had one suggestion, it would be to put the vegan pasta option as a named menu item so I don’t have to specially request it every time.

Ryan Clark

02:28 01 Jan 22

An amazing Italian dining experience, wait staff was amazing and very attentive. Extensive drink menu, with an amazing happy hour deal (half off). Pasta was fresh, and appetizers were on point. Will definitely come back.