Best Restaurants in Austin, Spring 2025 | Eater Austin

"Chef and co-owner Ian Thurwachter uses beautiful fresh produce from local farms and whole-animal cooking to create memorable Italian dishes like roasted duck breast over risotto, springy pastas like mafaldine with rosemary-tinged Bolognese, and pizzas at this restaurant on East Cesar Chavez. The menu changes constantly, but the pastas and anything with duck are great bets. Co-owner and pastry chef Krystal Craig is a chocolatier, so save room for desserts such as brown butter cake with cinnamon gelato — or at least take home some of her handmade chocolates. Best for: Intero is a pro date move — tasty local fare, cute dining room and patio, and nice without being too nice." - Erin Russell