Best Italian Restaurants in Austin | Eater Austin

"It’s worth the trek out to Driftwood for a quick getaway from reality at this Hill Country restaurant on a sprawling vineyard. Wander the on-site garden and that recalls the Italian countryside before entering the spacious trattoria, which has a bustling open kitchen and large fireplace. Trattoria Lisina is owned by the same family as Mandola’s, so the menu has Italian favorites like crispy pizzas and fresh pastas — try the pappardelle al cinghiale (in wild boar ragu). Takeout orders can be placed online, but half of the reason to come here is the sunset views from the patio." - Erin Russell