Il Brutto
Italian restaurant · Pershing
1601 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702
Highlights
Handmade pastas, wood-fired pizzas, and delightful desserts.
Handmade pastas, wood-fired pizzas, and delightful desserts.
"The Deal: Half off off all cocktails, beer, and wine Il Brutto on East Sixth serves simple Italian food in a space that works for everything from a double date to a birthday dinner (and there’s even a very nice patio shaded by an enormous oak tree). Another draw here is half off all drinks during Happy Hour." - nicolai mccrary, raphael brion
"This Italian spot offers excellent people-watching from its large shaded patio, though there are tables and ample bar seating inside, as well. Savor pasta dishes like wide pappardelle with lamb ragu, creamy burrata, or heartier secondi, and there is an abbreviated menu available to-go. Don’t miss dessert and limoncello to cap off the night." - Erin Russell
"The restaurant in the hubbub of East Sixth boasts a large shady patio for people-watching plus occasional live music — the ideal backdrop for its ultra fresh handmade pastas. The lamb ragu pappardelle is a great order (even to-go), or snack on charcuterie and wood-fired pizzas over drinks. Don’t miss out on the rich desserts, like a ricotta semifreddo, before leaving; dine indoors only if you have to because, again, the patio is where the scene is." - Erin Russell
"Share lasagne and pizza family-style (or go for a custom menu) at this East Austin Italian spot. The several configurations — bar/lounge, private dining room, patio, and entire restaurant — come with cocktail and food setups" - Erin Russell, Nadia Chaudhury
"This East Sixth Italian restaurant has excellent pasta dishes, from the lasagna alla bolognese to the decadent pappardelle with lamb ragu, and there are gluten-free options. The open-air patio is a great spot for people-watching when it’s nice out. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services." - Erin Russell
